Recent content by montyw

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    FX-53 or a64 4000+

    What makes FX55 REALLY worth the money over "plain" athlon 64. I tried looking on AMD site but still can't get the straight FACTS & Figures on performance. Overclocking specs etc. I'm on disability retirement & money is tight but we ALWAYS want the best tech! MontyW
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    Warm - Hitachi Death Star 200gb for $80 after MIR @ Compusa

    COMPUSA is selling Hitachi 200gb UDMA/100 for $79.95. This is after all rebates but you must pay $159.99 plus tax & must be purchased between 7/25 thru 7/31 . There is instant rebate at register which is $20.00(so true original price $179.99). Then mail-in an $80.00 rebate form to rest of...
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    power supply - please recommend

    I am looking at PCPOWERCOOLING unit 425 watt. Specs seems terrific. 1% regulation on +3.3;+5;+12 volt lines 3% on -5 & -12 volt lines. Ripple is rated @ 1% p-p (peak to peak). Overvoltage on +3.3; +5 & +12 lines Overcurrent on +3.3; +/-5 lines;+/- 12 lines. 3.3 & 5 volt lines supply over 300...
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    CAn I use a second AT power supply to runs fans and hard drives

    I would be worried about ground loops within the entire power system. "Ground loop is a condition where an unintended connection to ground is made through an interfering electrical conductor. Generally ground loop connection exists when an electrical system is connected through more than one...
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    Case with Lots of Ext bays

    :frown:Im looking for a case with 5 or more external 5.25" bays for all the front panel stuff I want to install. All the makers have cases w/4 or less wide external bays. I want more. Know a mfg and website or model # greatly appreciated. MontyW Princeton NJ ;)
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    Extra External Bays 5 or More

    I'm looking for a case to put in removable drive trays(2); a separate DVD burner & CD/RW and Temp. & Fan Controller & front mounted USB 2.0 & IEEE1394 connectors. This means all cases with 4 - 5.25" ext bays are not usable. I'd lile to spend less than $150.I don't want to cut the case apart...