Recent content by RichC

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    ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 - Socket 939 with PCI-E and real AGP and Socket AM2 upgrade path

    I am worried about the conductivity. Any suggestions about what to use? However, I'm also worried about mechanical force. I don't want to overtighten the backplate onto those (capacitors?, connectors?).
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    ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 - Socket 939 with PCI-E and real AGP and Socket AM2 upgrade path

    Question re: the use of the backplate. My Asrock didn't come with a backplate, but I had an old one from a Zalman 7000. I'd like to mount the 7000 using the backplate, but I noticed that there's some contact between some motherboard components and the metal part of the plate. Is it safe to...
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    Upgrade Options from MSI-KT3, Athlon XP+ 2400, AGP Geforce 6800.

    Well, my trusty setup has lasted me with minor upgrades for the past two years. However, I think it's about time to retire it and go for something better. As it's difficult to find any Athlon XP Socket A CPU's anymore, my old MSI KT3-Ultra (Via333 chipset?) is pretty much obselete. I need...
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    Silent Cooling Tips for Small Form Factor Cases?

    My FIC Cube uses a squirrel cage type fan that I don't use because it's just too friggin loud. Even without the squirrel cage, I'm probably pushing 40+db with the cpu fan and the power supply fan. I won't be able to do anything aobu the PS fan, but I just need some extra cooling in addition to...
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    Silent Cooling Tips for Small Form Factor Cases?

    Here are some pics: Pic 1 Pic 2 I have about 2.5 inches of clearance between the motherboard and the hd case. The Zalman may be the right size, but it's much too big in diameter.
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    Silent Cooling Tips for Small Form Factor Cases?

    Are there any after market solutions to help quiet my FIC Cube? It's hideously noisy. There's not much clearance between the HD and the CPU for a big heat sink.
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    How do I find out date of Windows XP install

    Haha, I spoke too soon about the "need" part. The discussion earlier was leaning towards games, and you really don't "need" to play games. Any computer less than 3 years old can handle basic computer tasks (email, internet, basic word processing). I'll have to disagree about the reformat...
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    How do I find out date of Windows XP install

    You never really "need" faster hardware. It's just nice to have, but it helps to justify cost/performance ratio if you look at it as a capital purchase sometimes. My install date on my current rig is 09/02/02. It was originally a 1600+, but I took advantage of a 2400+ on sale at Fry's for $79...
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    How do I find out date of Windows XP install

    I'm trying to justify picking up a Athlon 64+ SLI system, and I'm trying to remember how long I"ve been running my current rig (AMD 2400+, MSI KT3-Ultra, Geforce 4200) to help justify the $400+ it's going to cost to get the latest and greatest. Which file in my Windows directory are dated to...
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    Drop in voltage on 5-Volt Rail. When should I worry? - other PS questions.

    My mobo monitoring software is reporting that my 5-V rail is only spitting out about 4.6V. All my other rails are running at or extremely close to their stated voltage. Is this significant enough to worry about? What devices are powered by my 5V rail? I'm thinking I maybe I have too much...
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    DVDShrink 3.2 released July 25th new AEC algorithms

    After the first copy, it will make a copy of the files on your hard drive. All you need is Nero or some other DVD Recording program that can do DVD-Video files. Drag the video files into the Video_TS folder and burn away.
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    Blockbuster $24.99 + tax unlimited rentals for a month

    About time they rolled this out nationally. I've been waiting forever. Goodbye Netflix.... Now if only Blockbuster had porn...
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    Search Engine Optimizing

    I'm trying to get my site listed in google and other search engines, but I'm having trouble finding some decent information. Any google search of search engine optimization leads to lots and lots of spam or companies that want to charge you money. Does anybody have any good links to good...
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    Free Tool Kit (Is it any good?)

    That little grabby thing does wonders for grabbing little screws and jumpers though. Almost worth the price of the kit.