Recent content by smokin711

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    9500->9700 Problem...can anything be done?

    Hey guys, I just bought a 9500 with the L shaped memory, and tried to softmod it with the Cat 3.7 drivers and it didn't work...so then I used the Cat3.6 and I was able to softmod it...I don't have a broadband connection, or any internet connection for that matter at my house untill tomorrow, so...
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    I'm on water now!

    how much did the whole setup cost you? I'm thinking of going water, but it's kinda expensive to go all-out....
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    Can someone plz explain diff. between CAS 2 and 2.5

    Hey guys, I want to know what is the difference between CAS2 and CAS 2.5. It seems that lower CAS = higher memory speeds...but exctly how much difference is there? Anyone know how CAS is calculated into the memory speed?
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    Please help me pick a case for OCing-what should i get?

    ok...any suggestions? or should I just look for something with lots of fans?
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    Please help me pick a case for OCing-what should i get?

    Guys, I'm building a new system with the IS7 and 2.4C, and i'm going to OC it...I'm getting the SLK-900, and now I need a case that will allow good airflow, and will not sound like a jet cause I have to sleep in the same room as the comp and I usually don't turn it off. I'm not looking to...
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    Please help me choose 18"/19" LCD on a budget ($500)

    thanks fo rthat info...I'd love to take my CRT with me, but I just don't have any room for it on my small desk....so it's either an LCD and study space, or CRT and studying on my bed....ofcourse I can always move the CRT to the floor, but that's just un-needed excercies ;) Any reviews for those...
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    Please help me choose 18"/19" LCD on a budget ($500)

    hi guys, I need a little help in choosing and LCD...the only thing I care about is that it's 18" or 19" and under $500...well, under $400 would be even better, but i'm willing to spend around 500 for it if need be...I don't know much about monitors, but I heard that DVI makes a difference, and...
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    My first water cooler...what to get? please help

    Guys, I am moving, and thus will be forced to relocate my computer into my bedroom. So i'm looking for a quite way to cool my processor cause my current 7k rpm fan sounds like a mini-tornado. On top of that I want to dabble in OC'ing so I'm thinking of using a water cooler... Currently I...
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    Please help me pick a board...AMD/Pentium?

    Ok...the xp 2800 and the 2.4G (800 mhz) are roughly the same price...is there a significant performance gain with this P4 as opposed to the 2800?
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    Please help me pick a board...AMD/Pentium?

    I'm a Csci student so the usual college thing plus videogames...actually it'll be mainly for videogames since I use my laptop for everything else ;) Also I am looking to spend about $100 for the board and about $150 for the cpu....i'm willing to spend more - haven't checked the prices for the...
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    Please help me pick a board...AMD/Pentium?

    Hey guys, (warning: I may sound like a noob) ;) so it's been a while since I've been on the market for a board/cpu so I need some expert oppinions to expedite my research, cause I don't even know what the latest boards are...but this is what i'm looking to do...I want to set up a gaming rig...
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    Dead...Refurb EPOX EP-8KHA+ @ Newegg $49 w/ free shipping

    I got one of these refurbished boards a couple of months ago, and mine came with all the retail goodies - cables, drivers, extra usb ports. I've been using it ever since, and have not had a single problem with it. A great board IMHO
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    ??Streaming from TWAIN Webcam in Java??

    I'm writing a java client, and I need some help finding a Java library for streaming video from a twain webcam. Any help you guys can provide, is appreciated.
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    Epox 8kha+ - booting problem---please help

    I set the FSB on the board to 133, and I just checked my bios and I can't find where to change the FSB, but everywhere I saw the timing it's at 133 (like in the ram settings and cpu)
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    Epox 8kha+ - booting problem---please help

    Ok, so I got the Epox 8kha+ refurbished from Newegg, and these are my current specs: 1.33 Tbird, 256 DDR Radeon 7200 maxtor HD on IDE 2 can't remember which 20x10x40 cdr on IDE 1 I also just flashed the bios to the official 1/8/02 version I just installed windows 2k and for some reason...