Recent content by Slapdick

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    Do all X2 motherboards require flashing?

    Just got my X2 yesterday and I'm finally up. On a DFI nf4 Ultra-D (or SLI-DR, etc.) you're board is going to come installed with the 3/10 bios will support Venice (single core) athlons. You will be able to boot and change bios settings with your X2. However, if you try to install windows...
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    The best kit under 150?

    2 x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145505 It's a bit over your $150 limit, but honestly, it's worth it. Your computer is going to run quite a bit faster on 2GB of value RAM (assuming you do more than just open the internet and word at the same time) than 1GB on...
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    Holy crap... a new case actually works wonders for performance.

    I still have that case sitting around somewhere... I was thinking about taking that, and my mini-fridge I don't use anymore and combining the two into a refridgerant-cooled overclocked computer that doubles for cold beer storage. Ah pipe dreams...
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    Official Athlon 64 X2 preorder/instock thread...

    Zip-SCREW-Fly Don't trust Zip Zoom Fly's in stock status--they're probably out. I ordered my 4200+ from them a week ago (6/28) and recieved confirmation later that afternooon that everything shipped. However, by the time friday rolls around (the package is now 2 days overdue) I call FedEx...