Recent content by seethoe

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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    i'm looking at replacing my samsung 713n that just died on me.... was considering dell 2007wfp (s-ips, i think) or vx2025 (p-mva) but saw that both r delisted from here....now i'm in a dilema which to get. my usage is primary photo editing. cnet review that vx2025 is much better performer...
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    choosing between 2 monitors...viewsonic vx2025 or dell 2007ultrasharp

    need opinions on which is a better monitor... my samsung 713n just died on me at 1280x1024 resolution (strange that other resolution works)...and i'm considering buying either one of the above to replace. appreciate opinions or other recomendations.
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    amber, no i did not upgrade or update forceware drivers. someone mention it could be mobo leak...not sure what it meant.... i tried something else yesterday night. I did a restart and the screen went blank and i did a 2nd restart but at the POST, i go into safe mode manually and the screen is...
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    just came back from holiday. sorry for late follow-up. Yes i do see the POST screen most of the time during restart but not all the time. I'm not sure whether my vid card is dual head.
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    I notice that when once xp restart (after updating windows etc), my monitor screen goes blank. But when i power down and remove the plug from the power socket and boot up again, my monitor is ok. This can be repeated. XP restart will give blank screen while start-up from cold, everything is ok...
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    Backup advise

    Thanks! I'll just do that.
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    Backup advise

    thanks for yr advise. Did some readings on Raid. would need advise on which software that is reputable for incremental backup for home use? I've come across TaskZip, Eazy-Back-it-up and some others....
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    Backup advise

    good idea, thanks! one tech question. Mirroring is RAID 0, right? would i face prob when i change mobo later on? I'll be using the onboard NVRaid on the current mobo for the mirroring.
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    Backup advise

    what abt the extra datas that's currently in my external hdd? i can't transfer to the WD 120GB due to lack of space.....i guess i got to buy 2x 300GB SATA HDD to do mirroring and the externall hdd as offsite backup. now wat am i going to do with the 120GB sata hdd....
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    Backup advise

    Currently my WD data is manually backup to the external hdd. would it be good if i'll to get another WD 120GB SATA and mirror the 2 SATA disk and use the external HDD as an offsite backup?
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    Backup advise

    Hi! I'm in great need to find a better way to backup my data. Need all you expertise. I'm using a Athlon64 3000+ on a Asus A8N-SLI mobo. I've the following: 1. Western Digital 120GB HDD SATA in 2 partition. One for OS and program files and the other just data. 2. I've a Coolmaster external...
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    Memory timing...i'm confused...

    can i do that with single module or two modules?
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    Memory timing...i'm confused...

    I've a A8N-SLI (non-D) with Athlon64 3000+ using 4x512MB of Corsair VS DDR400 RAM. I'm using BIOS v1014.. In the BIOS, I've set to 266Mhz and Multiplier at 4X (this is not HTT since its found elsewhere). What does this means? When i set to higher or lower, system does not boot up... Also...
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    newbie question: how do i update chipset driver?

    Thanks guys. I got the zip file from Asus this time... I have a Asus A8N-SLI (non-Deluxe)....