Recent content by SalladDazed

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    Video Card - Best Single Slot GPU

    I'm faced with the exact same situation. The Opti 745 was what I have (not what I want, but I'm not complaining...) but due to it's overzealous CPU cooler and bizarre socket placement, no double-slot GPU will fit. I'm returning my GeForce 8800GTS 640Mb PCIe card :( I'm wondering...
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    Best way to set up a WinXP machine to allow computers access to its files?

    I don't disagree with Tarrant, but mapped drives will not work when you are not at home. Also, if you are using XP Home or even Pro with no server, mapping drives can be somewhat clumsy, but should still be doable. If your concern is keeping data synched/current, there are third-party data...
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    Best way to set up a WinXP machine to allow computers access to its files?

    The quick & dirty method would be to use XP Pro on both machines and use the same username/password on both. You can then use Remote Desktop to access the tower remotely (you'll have to direct the appropriate port, #3389 by default) to target your tower first if you have a router on your home...
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    XP with 2 GB

    I've never seen any actual benchmarking of phsycial HD paging files vs. RAM Drive paging files, but that would be quite a show! My 2 cents on the 1gb v. 2gb question, as to whether or not it makes a difference...well, I think it truly depends on what you're doing. For surfing the net...
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    Whats the point of windows defaulting to hide known file extensions?

    I think, to be clearer, they want users to identify files by virtue of which application will handle them. Therefore, rather than fuss with the tens of thousands (or more, if you count extensions that go beyond 3 characters) of plausible extension combinations, users can instead deal with the...
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    How do I get a Dell style OEM WIndows installer

    You could try slipstreaming (Here is an article from CPU RE: Slipstreaming.). I believe that Dell and others use an imaging console (perhaps the Altiris product, as I know they have or had a partnerhsip at some point). Altiris includes a function for pushing several different product keys to...
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    How can I save my Outlook 2007 settings for transfer from Vista to XP?

    I've been scratching my head about this recently, for purposes of not only migrating users but also for the frequent "Holy ____ time to rebuild my system!" issues...I found some help in--get this--the Outlook Help system! I know...it surprised me as well...I was also surprised to find out...
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    ASUS P5B Deluxe - Onboard sound driver problem

    No but I called them several days ago about some slow booting and memory timing problems, waited on hold for 30 minutes (after listening to the greeting that estimated a "hold time of ... FIVE ... minues"), gave my number and was promised a follow-up phone call before midnight east coast time or...
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    Asus A8V Video Problems

    mmcdonal... Intel boards are awesome, but I wouldn't let one bad experience with one model ruin my taste for all Intel CPU's either (and I have had a few). I'm not saying you should be enjoying your current situation, but I've had a ton of systems from Macs to storebought to home made...
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    Asus A8V Video Problems

    I have the same question for you, windex, as I did for mmcdonal...what happened when you contacted Asus? It might be the case that they are the better channel for board replacement as they won't stick you with the "restocking" inconvienience charge, so you should be able to do a fair-and-even...
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    Asus A8V Video Problems

    mmcdonal, I'm curious what Asus told you when you called? They immediately offered to replace my board when I contacted them (though I haven't taken them up on it yet). Would you mind explaining what exactly they did that wasn't forthcoming? I ask because I will swap my board out (plan to...
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    Asus A8V Video Problems

    Gumba, it's funny you mention the POST voice message--I got my board working just fine, but have never had any luck getting that wacky thing to work on my system! I have heard it before, and it's a lot better for troubleshooting or first putting a system together as it saves a lot of time...
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    Moisture causing MB/Capacitor corrosion?

    Would anyone be interested in purchasing my ailing MB? I'll ship it (insured) for any reasonable offer... ? Thanks...
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    Moisture causing MB/Capacitor corrosion?

    OK, so it seems I wasn't the random target of a fateful failure. Is it worth contacting Epox, does anyone think? Is it worth getting out the soldering iron? I *rarely* use one, and that's possibly even exaggerating. I wouldn't know what capacitors to get, or where to get them. I take it...
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    Moisture causing MB/Capacitor corrosion?

    I built a system about 4 years ago, and kept it fairly well ventilated with 3 case fans and 1 slot fan, and the PSU fan, collectively pulling more than 60 CFM (or so) out of the case I would guess. I live in Detroit where it does tend to be rather humid in the summer, but not ridiculously...