Recent content by roscon

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    Drive order mixed up in win98 on dual boot system - need quick fix

    Thanks for the advice! Will try it.:D
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    Who makes the best CD-R/CD-RW?

    Have used about 8 different brands of CD's. TDK's Rock - never had one fail yet in about 60 burns.
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    Can I share my Inbox folder in Outlook Express on a Dual Boot System?

    Currently installed Win98se and Win2k on my system. Both OS run the same version of IE and Outlook Express. File system is Fat32 on both partitions. Can I share the Inbox Folder so that I can view all my emails in either OS? If so, how? Any advice appreciated.
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    Drive order mixed up in win98 on dual boot system - need quick fix

    Installed Win98se on Primary partion (c:) using Fat32 then installed win2k on second partion (D:) using Fat32. Drive is an IBM 45Gb 75GXP using Promise ATA100 controller. Have another IDE drive with 3 partions (Fat32), a CDRom, Burner & Zipp drive. Under Win2k - Windows Explorer all my...
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    Need case recommendations.

    I've been searching for the ultimate case for over a year now and finally found it. The Lian Li - PC-60 It's an all aluminium case including the front panel. It has 4 5-1/4 bays. 3 x 3 1/2 bays and 3 x internal 3 1/2 bays for HDDs'. Slide out M/b tray. Uses thumb-screws (don't need a...
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    WOW! 10+ degree improovement with blowholes!

    Sorry bout the double post. Intermittent Satelite connection.
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    WOW! 10+ degree improovement with blowholes!

    Heat sink is A-OK. Gave the base a fine-sanding and checked for even level prior to mounting. Clips are tight, no movement. Took your advice and used the finger thermometer. Guess what? Temp. feels to be about 40 degC or less. Must be the crappy Asus Probe Utility giving a false reading. Had...
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    WOW! 10+ degree improovement with blowholes!

    Mounting is A-OK - Fine-sanded heat sink base and checked for even level prior to mounting. Clips are tight, no movement. Tried the finger thermometer as suggested. Guess what? Temp feels about 40 degC. or less. Must be the crappy Asus Probe utility giving a false reading. Had me worried...
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    Optimising settings for T-bird 1.2Ghz on Asus A7V133 M/b - Need Advice!

    Need advice in optimising my new system. My new System: T-Bird 1.2 Ghz (9.5 Multiplier, 133 FSB),FHS - GlobalWin FOP 38 (noisy mutha). Asus A7V-133 m/B - Bios - Rev.1001c., VIA 4in1 divers v.4.24(2). Hyundai 256 Mb PC-133 (Cas 3). Auto settings in bios. IBM HDD 45 Gb ATA-100 7200 rpm - Promise...
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    AMD on fire!!!

    Just built an T-Bird 1.2 Ghz on an A7V133 M/B - Using a GlobalWin FOP 38 (Noisy Mutha)but Asus Probe monitor reports CPU temp at 57 deg C (134 F). Seems way too high. Using a Lian Li Aluminium case with 3 case fans but makes no diff. even with case cover off. Also running another cooler over...
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    WOW! 10+ degree improovement with blowholes!

    Need Help! Recently Built new system: T/B 1.2 GHz - A7V133 M/b - Lian Li Alluminium Case with three case fans. Initially used a FOP 32-1 HSF and CPU temp. was up around 60 deg C. Just installed a FOP 38 but only got a 3 deg. temp. drop. (not justifiable for the huge noise increase)...