Recent content by Thumper2

In regards to your usb problem: Ive got an Abit Kt7a mobo and a 1.2 Ghz TBird. I have experienced usb problems with my computer also. I found a site refered to by someone on this board at go.to/kt7faq that has alot of Kt7/Kt7a info. There is one section that talks about USB issues and what to...

I was under the impression that the copper shim was to help support the heatsink so that the CPU doesnt get crushed. Will it make the processor run warmer? If not why do you say to throw it away? Thumper

Thanks guys, one more question though. Should I use arctic silver on the copper shim that I got for the processor? Thumper

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Greetings all, I have all the goodies either here or on the way for a new 1.2 Ghz TBird System. I plan on running the processor at 133mhz or faster FSB and overclocking it. I bought a FOP 32-1 HSF and copper shim for it and I noticed the heatsink has a patch of pink stuff on it where it will...

Anyone who gets an extra and wants to sell it for a modest profit LMK. Thumper

I was able to successfully order the Coolpix 950 about 2:00PM EST. Got a confirmation e-mail already. I checked the status and it shows the item as backordered. Has anyone talked to them to get an ETA when they will be able to fill the orders????

When I was at Comdex last year Creative had the same sort of deal, I forget which model but it was 99$ which at the time was a bargain. Unfourtunately it was also one per person/shipping address. Just thought you should know...

I just bought a Dell Inspiron 5000e for school/work 3 weeks ago. So far its great, it has a gorgeous 15" TFT LCD, PIII 600, 64MB Ram and 6GB hard drive for $1991 shipped. And most importantly for me it has an ATI 128 mobility video chip with 16mb of SGRAM. This was important for me...