Recent content by Whupdido

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    ECS 755-A2 + Athlon 64 3200+ stops after memory check

    Thanks... never knew that could have been a problem. After the HD install, I ran into more problem (old cards conflicting with XP or something)... anywho... it's all working now :-D Thanks!
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    ECS 755-A2 + Athlon 64 3200+ stops after memory check

    Just changed my mobo to 755-A2, and Athlon 64 3200+ CPU. Plugged everything in (ATX power, 12V, IDEs, CPU fan Power lights etc) ... turned the computer on. edit: HD, CDRW, DVD lights, keyboard lights came on. Video card info displayed correctly. Then it shows the Award BIOs thing, the type...
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    Router as hub?

    I'm a goof here... I bought a regular 4-port Linksys router, and I have a USB DSL modem. So I was wondering if I can somehow share my USB modem through my computer to the other 2 computers. (so... I guess... DSL --> DSL modem --> my computer --> router --> other computers). Is there a way to...
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    file problems

    Hye shooter... I had the exact problem with corrupt files... so you're saying that even though I have a 1.333, I should lower it to 1Ghz for the installation? (I didn't over clock it, and it's giving me problems)... and Mingon, are there problems with Soundblaster Live and 2k? I have that...
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    Hardware or Software Problem?

    I just put this thing together... so the memory problem could have caused the file to seem corrupt? I'll give it a try by changing to SDRAM from my old computer and see what happens... (only 128Mb :P)
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    Hardware or Software Problem?

    I just got my system set up: AMD TBird 1.333GHz Asus A7A266 Crucial 512Mb DDR PC2100 RAM Maxtor 60Gb 7200rpm HD Soundblaster Live! Powercolor Geforce2 Pro 64Gb Ethernet Card... etc. I tried to install Win2K on this sucker, and it keeps giving me random error messages... once in a while it...
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    Reliable 3½" floppy drive?

    I havne't used my floppy for about half a year now...
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    A cable modem tweak that WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I restarted it... and went to that bandwidthplace.com/speedtest thing... similar results as after tweak.
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    Suggestions on a new CDRW.

    Have you considered the Plextor 12×10×32? It's about 150. Go to pricewatch and search for plextor 12. I've burned about 120 CDs so far at 12× with no prob. [edit] You can get it retail from cnetpc.com... I've never ordered from there before though.
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    Cheapest place to buy a Toshiba 16x DVD ROM drive?

    My drive is supposed to come on the 7th (ordered on May 31st). No trouble yet :)
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    A cable modem tweak that WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Um... I tweaked it... the numbers did increase. I changed the values back... the numbers remained increase. I didn't really feel an increase in speed... but rather just the numbers increase from those bandwidth measuring sites. what's going on?
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    Cheapest place to buy a Toshiba 16x DVD ROM drive?

    I purchased mine from nexthardwareshop.com Including shipping, it was 64.67. You can also check Pricewatch.com. They always have one of the best price listings.
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    Status of DVD-RW???

    Doesn't it take like hours to burn one full DVD?
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    Where is This Crucial Memory at?

    at crucial.com, I believe. [edit]ok... so I got beat to it ;P
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    Do I need an Ultra ATA 100 Card?

    I'm going to be gettin' my Asus A7A266 mobo + CPU soon. I already got my 7200rpm HD. I was wondering do I need an Ultra ATA 100 Controller card? What is this card for anyways? Thanx.