Recent content by mrGoodbar

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    Wireless Security

    I have a question. How do you use the passphrase? I've inputed it into my linksys wireless router and I thought I could use the passphrase as is. I noticed it creates 4 keys (hex i think). I thought I could input my passphrase but it doesn't seem to be working. For example, my...
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    IMAP vs POP3

    I normally use POP3 configuration. I like the idea of keeping my folder structure on the server tho. This is where IMAP comes in. My question is this: If I am using IMAP (in Outlook), Outlook creates a PST file. If my hosting company loses my messages on the server OR I switch hosting...
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    Looking to upgrade

    how so? better chipset? just curious. i'm not fully up on new video cards.
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    Looking to upgrade

    Is that 8800GTS 512MB better than my 8800GTS 640MB ?
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    Looking to upgrade

    So you guys think SLi is overrated and not worth it? Just go w/ a new CPU, MoBo, RAM, & 10,000 80GB?
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    Looking to upgrade

    I'm not really interested in overclocking. I may try but doubt it. Keep in mind I also have a 22" widescreen w/ native resolution of 1680x1050. This is why I was thinking of an SLi system. Budget is between $1000-1500. I need CPU, Mobo, RAM, Vid. card (if I go SLi, currently I have an...
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    Looking to upgrade

    I'm Looking to play COD4, Crysis, CS: Source, etc. If the performance boost aint worth it for DDR3 then I'll go w/ DDR2. I'm also looking to build a "green" PC. I've read that DDR3 lowers power consumption. That's why I wanted it. So what is a good mobo/CPU? 2 or 4GB RAM? Currently I run...
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    Looking to upgrade

    INTEL ONLY. I will not purchase AMD. Looking for a DDR3 solution. SLi config -- Is SLi really worth the config? I haven't been able to find a DDR3 mobo that has an SLi chipset. Wondering what would be a good mobo/CPU to research? Good power supply. A good heat monitor too for...
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    SLi Certified Case

    What is so special about these new cases coming out for $150+? Is it necessary to buy 1 of these cases if you plan on setting up an SLi config? My current case appears that it would be efficient. Having 6 80mm case fans.
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    Compaq PC power supply replacement

    Sorry I do not have the dimensions available. I already ordered an exact replacement on ebay. If I rotated the motherboard power connector 180 degrees it still would not plug in.
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    Compaq PC power supply replacement

    I was replacing a power supply for a compaq PC. I thought any atx power supply for P4 would work. It's an older PC (3-5 yrs). I got an ATX power supply made by Thermaltake and it didnt fit properly in the case & the power connector did not fit onto the motherboard. The old power supply...
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    Problem with new video card - software or hardware problem

    yes both are using same bios version. i will have to try the other power connecter. my machine is not overclocked. it is a p4 3.0ghz w/ ht enabled, 2gb ram
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    Problem with new video card - software or hardware problem

    I swaped out my old video card and installed a used geforce 6800gt. this card came from a computer using the same motherboard as me. when i installed the card i was getting sporatic static output especially when trying to play a game. the video card came from a cyber cafe computer so i...