Recent content by RWalker2

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    MSI KT3 Ultra2 - Dying?

    Hey guys I havent been here in close to 2 years as I rarely have time for computer stuff, even though I still love it. I think however, that my KT3 Ultra 2 is dying....originally I thought it was the PSU was since the voltages were going but now I feel it is the mobo. Heres the deal: My...
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    Another Critique this rig for friend!

    sorry, Expansion - i mean that you probably wont be able to upgrade or add components because it will be too much for the PSU to handle, also i recognize that the PSU only has 170W combined on the 3.3 and 5v rails, which is kinda of weak. I kno the 350W that comes in the SLK3700 (i have one) is...
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    Another Critique this rig for friend!

    hmm that combo is ok although it leaves no room for expansion and id just want to get a larger PSU just for comfort... many problems can be caused by cheap/weak PSUs. Get a Panaflo H1A or something similar to put on top of the AX7.. from SVC id get a http://www.svc.com/convarspeedc.html tho. I...
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    Another Critique this rig for friend!

    Go with an Antec Case, i recommend the SLK3700 w/ 350W PSU, i tihnk its like $84 shipped on newegg, and still cheaper than ur case + psu combined Go with some HyperX 3200 or 3500 ram since u will be OCing Get a SK7 from SVC for $20, much better HS and cheaper. Otherwise the choices look very...
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    How many CPU upgrades do you make (or can afford) in a year?

    well since ive been aware of computers, its been about every 2 years... 450mhz PII --> 900mhz Tbird --> 2100+ .. i wish i could do it more often but im 16 and saving for a car, so until that i cant get anything :( Hopefully next yr i'll pick up a cheap Barton tho.
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    512mb RAM not close to enough...AIDA32 proves it!!

    me either, 1024x768 and med or high settings depending on the game, no AA or AF :(
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    Why do name brand PSUs make such a difference?

    The reasons are all stated above, but u dont have what i would call a generic PSU... its more of a middle of the line PSU made by a respectable manufacturer I have the same PSU and i agree its great :D
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    ~$100 Printer

    Hey guys im looking for a general purpose printer (for papers and reports with minor pictures) for my dad's house I currently have a HP 930C at my mom's and have had problems with a previous Canon and Epson printer so im willing to stay HP even tho i kno they are more expensive I need this to...
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    Broken Fan on Epoxied GF2 GTS Heatsink

    thanks again guys, i tried spraying a compressed air can upside down for ten seconds and then a twist with a screwdriver and it popped right off, epoxy and all still attached to the heatsink :) Actually most of the writing on the core was still on the sink but the core itself was undamaged Now...
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    High pitched sound from HDs

    i couldnt stand the noise from my WD 40GB drive so i took it out and got a 80gb Seagate IV, its sooo quiet - best decision i ever made :D Oh and did i mention that i had 2 other WD 40GB drives die before? 1 in only a week too :/
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    Broken Fan on Epoxied GF2 GTS Heatsink

    ok maybe ill try it again, how long should i freeze the card for?
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    Broken Fan on Epoxied GF2 GTS Heatsink

    Hey guys About 5 months ago, the fan on my GF2 died. I then bought a Vantec Iceberq to replace the whole unit + get better cooling The problem is the HS is epoxied on VERY tight and any way i could try to get it off failed (freezer etc..) so i then got the idea to take the fan off my old TNT2...
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    WHICH MEMORY CHIP SHOULD I PURCHASE IF I WANT TO OVERCLOCK MY XP2100+ AND WANT TO KEEP COSTS MINIMAL??

    if u want to OC that 2100+, u could just bump it to 166 fsb and then its 2157mhz and all u need is PC2700 ram to keep the prices low... i would just hope that allied psu will be ok.
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    Vantec Nexus NXP-201

    well newegg was out of stock so i was refunded and i will not be ordering another 1, i dont really need it anyway
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    Best online cooling shopping site???

    Newegg, KD Computers, Coolerguys, Googlegear, sidewinder computers <- ordered from all of those multiple times without 1 prob :)