Recent content by Tryst

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    Optiplex GX1P and HP LJ4

    I'm hoping that someone can give me some sort of suggestion for this issue. I work at a University and we've been struggling with this system and an HP LaserJet 4. We can't get the computer to print to the printer at all. We've tried the printer on another GX1p and it works fine. The bios is...
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    CDR / CDRW hook up

    what OS are you using... With NT4 or 2000 you can easily change drive letters through disk management
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    no post/no video

    alright, does anyone have any ideas? I have an old packard bell Pentium 60 I'm trying to get working for someone. It worked fine last night, now it doesn't post and has no video at all no beep codes. System turns on but does nothing more. Reseat processor with no luck. Tried different video...
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    quicktime and NT 4

    I have been having problems with quicktime running ok on NT 4 systems. They systems are all locked down NT 4. When quicktime loads, it opens the main window but the video window just shows the untitled title. It blends in with the background, and if you move the window around, it doesn't...
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    Hardrive mounted sideways

    actually, mounting the cdrom vertically would fine too. There are clips that hold the cd in and it reads with no problems.
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    How hot does your Duron run?

    yes, that actually would make quite a difference. the idea of putting one fan on the bottom front is to pull in cool air because cool air sinks, and blow the hot air out the top since hot air rises. It ends up making a wind tunnel of sorts that constantly blows cool air over the cpu and other...
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    Anyone using Wistler Beta 1? What do you think?

    I haven't tried the beta copy. I did try the alpha version though and I have to say don't even bother. It has such a childish interface, you will think you're using a kids toy.
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    Best Modem For Games??

    my suggestion is just to give up on modems for gaming. Get a good connection... Cable/dsl/t1... atm... anything but modem
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    44C for duron 750 OC to 945

    my CPU is running at odd levels. I had it a 1G, but after a while, windows crashed. at that point it was running about 43C. I lowed the multiplier and FSB and its now at 945 with core 1.85 and is still running about 41C. Is that too high?
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    Duron 750@1Ghz... safe temp?

    I have a duron 750 @ 1Ghz using a 9.5 multiplier, 105 FSB and CV of 1.85. it is running at about 40 degrees celsius. Is that a safe temp? what is too hot?
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    Abit KT7 - Duron 750

    i have actually tried pulling up the board to make sure it wasn't have problems touching the case. Reseated all memory. tried all RAM sockets and different memory. reseated the CPU numerous times. nothing. Fans all spin, drive all turn on, but nothing else. -Tryst
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    Have 60 gig HD can I use it??

    i was a Dell phone technician for several months. You should be ok. You can get the latest bios flash off of support.dell.com. Try that if you are still having problems. Tryst
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    Abit KT7 - Duron 750

    I just got a new abit board, and Duron 750. Installed everything, but system won't boot. Everything gets power, but no video, no prompts or anything. Doesn't try to Boot from FD. tried another video card. no go. Bad motherboard? Any help would be appreciated. Tryst