Recent content by Mark0999

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    PCI slots sharing resources with AGP slot?

    You could use your LAN card.
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    EP-8RDA+ posts FF, no beep ***Final update...

    Make sure your video card and ram are seated properly. Press firmly down.
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    What is a good budget board for an Athlon XP budget system?

    MSI K7N2G-L... nForce2, onboard video, sound and LAN.
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    What do you think of the sound from the 8RDA+ MB?

    The 8RDA+ is SS capable. That is the key distinguishing feature. Whether you use an optical connection or not, the sound on the 8RDA+ is still better than on the 8RDA.
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    Windows XP Updates 8RDA+

    Any and all security updates. Not that they'll cause problems with the 8RDA+, but they can slow web browsing. At least, it appears that way to me.
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    Mobo choice: MSI 845g Max-L vs. Abit BG7 ???

    I have owned the MSI board... it is pretty solid with some decent overclocking tweaks. If you get the MSI board make sure you flash the BIOS before you install any O/S and software. The microcode on the USB 2.0 has changed.
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    ABIT KR7A-RAID and XP2200?

    You need to unlock the CPU or send your board into Abit for modification. Abit will charge you $25 + shipping.
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    Mobo suggestion for 1.2ghz athlon?

    One of these would make a good choice.... http://www.msicomputer.com/product/chipset.asp?chipset=via_kt333
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    What 845G boards have BIOS support for PC-2700 DDR

    Support for PC2700 DDR only kicks in when overclocking at 133Mhz or beyond or when using a 533Mhz P4.
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    Any Suggestions? Gigabyte, ECS, or EPoX for Athlon XP?

    This isn't a bad choice either... http://www.msicomputer.com/product/chipset.asp?chipset=via_kt333
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    MSI Turbo 2 vs. Turbo Limited

    For the best Athlon XP support then this would be your choice... http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/product_detail.asp?model=K7T_Turbo_2
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    Help loading Windows XP Pro on GA81HXP

    If you have a Win 98 or ME startup disk I would suggest to reformat the drive using the startup disk. You can use the Win XP CD and do a full format of the hard drive as well.
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    Which is faster, 845G of P4X333?

    With a 400Mhz P4, the P4X333 would be faster. Most of the P4X266A and 333 reviews I have read have stated the inability to get the FSB to 133Mhz and beyond. The is a huge problem!
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    Building a new server - Abit KR7A-R or another board?

    Good price! Good board. BTW... check out my buyers guide for motherboard bundles. Abit KR7A-RAID Athlon XP 1600+ 2x 256MB PC2100 DDR (Kingston) TT Volcano 7 HSF for $269 (w/ 2 yr warranty)
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    on-board LAN or separate PCI NIC?

    For the average user... there is really little difference between all the chips. I have used both onboard and PCI ethernet cards and find it very hard to tell the difference.
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