Recent content by mpchen

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    Seeking Windows 98 compatible Printer recommednation

    Hi there: A friend of mine has specialized licensed software running on his old old Windows 98 based PC. Recently his printer just went dead and he is having problem finding a new printer that works with Windows 98. Does anyone know if there is still a Windows 98 compatible printer on sale out...
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    Looking for a motherboard for a C2Q 8200

    Hi there: I have an Intel C2Q 8200 and would like to find a cost effective motherboard for it as Socket 775 is disappearing from the market. I am not a gamer but do lots of video streaming and encoding. A good solution would be a reliable motherbaord with onboard video for HTPC use plus...
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    Software to create "zoomed" version of video

    HI there: Could somebody help me out with a particular video editing problem? Two weeks ago a friend of mine taped one of his live concert performance but he set the capturing aspect/focus wrong and we can barely figure out the musicians on stage. Is there any software ( editing/re-authoring )...
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Thanks a million! That thread you referred me to is very informative even if it doesn't help to solve my problem. Why can't they make RAM detection a bit more versatile and user friendly?? All this fuzz!!! Again Thanks! Mike
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Hi: No, I didn't mix RAM type. I used the 2 slots for DDR2 memory and left the other 2 slots empty. :)) Mike
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Hi: It is one of those ASUS lower end P5VDC-MX board that has 2 slots for DDR and 2 slots for DDR2. I have used up both DDR2 slots in this configuration.:) Mike
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    New Desktop RAM increase does not show up in SYSTEM

    Hi there: Just a simple question really: This morning I swapped in 2x1GB of Corsair DDR2 RAM intoi by INtel Pentium D 920 based desktop in place of the old 1GB stick of Kingston. Everything went smoothly and CPU-Z reported back detection of 2 GB DRAM. However when I took a look at Windows...
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    Need MB/CPU recommendation for new build

    Hi there: Finally decided to build myself a new system based on Intel P45/G45 chipset and either the Core 2 Duo or the Quad Core CPU. My main application is DVD video files editing/cutting, multimedia applications including potential HTPC use and extensive Audio processing. Don't play many...
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    HOT!! Super Talent DDR2-800 2GB Single Module (1x2GB) $16.00 + ship

    Ahh you got me there! I assumed these DDR2 800 modules all run "hotter" than their predecessors and I have seen similar DDR2 800 rated at 2.0+V. I could be mistaken but I believe the 2.0V is a nominal voltage for these faster RAM. I also read somewhere that many users of DDR2 800 and above had...
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    HOT!! Super Talent DDR2-800 2GB Single Module (1x2GB) $16.00 + ship

    Hi there: I am thinking of buying more RAM for my desktop but since I have an old Motherboard ( ASUS P5VDC-MX ) , I am wondering if I can just put in these DDR2 800 module and expect them to run fine. Of course I understand I won't be running the memory at 800 but only at 667 or 533. My...
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    Restore old BIOS file to ASUS P5VDC-MX

    HI: Need some pointers regarding BIOS "downgrading"! I have a ASUS P5VDC-MX board running a Celeron D 2.93GHz. I upgraded the BIOS so that it will recognize Pentium D CPUs but after the update, my ATI HDTV Wonder card can no longer deliver video onto the screen ( The TV Tuner is still...
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    HTPC motherboard / CPU/ Video Card choices

    Hi there: After having encountered numerous problems in setting up the old ATO HDTV WOnder card on a low end Celeron D/ ATI 9250 video/ Asus P5VDC-MX system, I have decided to build a complete new mid-level HTPC system to watch HDTV on my monitor ( DVI-D ) and possibly connect it to a future...
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    Warmish? AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 939 $109 OEM Newegg

    Thanks!.....too bad it's already sold out :(((
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    Warmish? AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 939 $109 OEM Newegg

    Thanks for your comment. I might just jump on this one......DO you think I can continue to use my stock heatsink/fan ( came with the AThlon 64 3000 ) or do I need to buy a new unit for the X2 3800 ? New Thermal Paste too I suppose..... Thanks! M
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    Warmish? AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 939 $109 OEM Newegg

    How much performance boost can one expect by upgrading to this X2 3800 Dual core chip from my current Athlon 64 3000 single core? I am not a gamer but run video encode/decode and multimedia/multitasking stuff. Thanks. M