Recent content by Southpaw

Thanks anyway...I fixed it by dropping one of my optical drives... Now just running all 4 devices off of the onboard controllers.. thx SP

Hey All, I have an old OEM Maxtor Ultra100 controller that runs my 120GB Seagate just fine. It is a build 27. I saw on the Maxtor website where they released a Build 43 to compensate for the 48bit LBA drives.(> 137GB) I flashed the BIOS just fine, but after the flash, it would not run the...

My 600M is on its way I was staying out sick today anyway and didnt even realize it was being delivered today. I am trying to decide what OS to put on the machine. I am thinking about reformatting to get rid of all the DEll junk and then reinstalling using the same XP Home CD. Supposedly...

Is there anyway to Monitor Temps on External HDD via USB??? thx SP

Keyboard = $2.99 Directron Policy = Minimum Order - $3.00 hmmm...find something else I suppose

MOAN: Compgeeks and the 9700Pro Deal Long story short...I got in on the 9700 Pro deal for $129 at Compgeeks. They evidently mislabeled the package and sent it to New York via Fed Ex and dropped it on some guys back porch. I am "currently" out $135 and no ATI card. Of course they are out of...

EDIT: Compgeeks screwed me....check brag/moan thread I think I am just going to pull the trigger on the BBA at compgeeks.... $135 shipped sounds like a "decent" deal.. thx for the help Southpaw

hmmmm.... I was looking for a 9600P but I am wondering if spending a few extra $$$ is worth it for the 9700? wouldn't the BBA at Compgeeks be a 3yr warranty??

I tried and no go.. Started with a base price of $599.. After rebate, it was $499...not the $399 What was your starting base price?

NYS, May I ask how you got to that particular Customize Page?? I only went throught the Browse and the base price starts higher.. thx SP

I have been sitting on the fence with this.... I just ordered my first refurb motherboard from Newegg. It is an ABIT NF7... The only accessory I really want is the extra USB2 backplate.... I guess we will see.... SP

Ulead DVD Picture Show2 & PhotoExplorer - $21.99 (No Rebates) COMPUSA B&M and online is running this deal(ymmv on stock) Normally: Ulead DVD Pictureshow 2 w/Photo Explorer 8 (Digital Camera Suite) Digital Camera Suite - $49.95 Now only $21.99 here: Compusa - $21.99 Check to see if it is at a...

nice deal... unfortunately, I use the Panasonic brand and heard that switching around "could" cause anomolies for the recorder I'll pass on this one

Im in...thx

I dont see the real world difference in speed, but I am a quiet freak... therefore, all my home machines run with Seagates... As a consolation though, if I had to go with a different drive, I would go with Maxtor above WD SP