Recent content by Marc4

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    Upgrading from BFG 6800GT Ultra PCI-E

    Thank you very much for all of your help. I think i'm going to go with the eVGA.... I appreciate the help
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    Upgrading from BFG 6800GT Ultra PCI-E

    I was looking at the 7900 GT, which looks great, excepts its out of stock at this moment. 8(
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    Upgrading from BFG 6800GT Ultra PCI-E

    Thats just about my price range.... i'm usually an Nvidia type of guy myself but i'm definatelly up for trying new things. Anyone with other ideas?
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    Upgrading from BFG 6800GT Ultra PCI-E

    Hello all, I'm upgrading my video card, mostly because I fried it from not having enough cooling in my case... not to mention the fan that comes with it is really crappy. Wondering what you guys would suggest for a modest upgrade to this card..... any specific manufacturer would greatly help...
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    How much memory do you really need?

    I generally use my computer to play games, mostly Q3A. But I can see your point. Just not sure If I want to spend an extra 95 bucks for some more ram.
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    How much memory do you really need?

    Is it worth it to buy an extra 256 megs of ram, to add to my 256 megs? Or is it just a waste of time and money? Someone told me that after you get to 256, it's pretty much useless if you spend the extra cash to get more ram. Is this true?
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    Hard drive question

    I am going to be taking a hard drive out of one of my computers (p2-400) and put it into my p3-700. Just wondering if the hard drive will be ok without formatting. The new computer has many different components (video card, sound card, network card)
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    Best type for RAM for AMD 1.33 gig and Iwill kk266 mobo?

    How about this memory?
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    Best type for RAM for AMD 1.33 gig and Iwill kk266 mobo?

    Was wondering if there was any specific type of RAM that I should get for my new system. Or maybe even specific speed, voltage, or cl. Any ideas?
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    DDR mobo or no?

    I have decided to upgrade my p3 to an AMD chip. Now all I want to know if it is worth it to get the mobo with DDR ram support or not. If I decide to get the DDR ram, it will cost my approx. 250 dollars more then if I used the normal mobo. I have decided on the Iwill KK266 or KA266. What does...
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    Problems seeing all my computers in network with NetGear router

    I am using a netgear RT-311 router and EN104 TP hub. I just got Road Runner cable and I am unable to see my other computers on my LAN. I have installed file and print sharing for microsoft networks just like I did with DSL, but I no longer have the "sharing" tab to click on for my Hard...
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    Problems with Microsoft Intellieye Optical mouse in Q3A

    My keyboard is ps/2. My mouse is USB. I've tried plugging it into diffferent usb slots, as well as the ps/2 connector. Still no go.
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    Problems with Microsoft Intellieye Optical mouse in Q3A

    While using my mouse in Quake III Arena, my mouse and keyboard begin to act up. Replaced my keyboard with a microsoft internet keyboard, but still does the same thing. I have set all the buttons to default except the far left and right side buttons, which I set to f9 and f10. I set up the game...
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    Problems with Microsoft Intellieye Optical mouse in Q3A

    While using my mouse in Quake III Arena, my mouse and keyboard begin to act up. Replaced my keyboard with a microsoft internet keyboard, but still does the same thing. I have set all the buttons to default except the far left and right side buttons, which I set to f9 and f10. I set up the game...