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    DDR2/DDR3, HT1.0/HT3.0 -- compromise ?

    Hi, Some fundamental questions. Q-1. My understanding is that for extracting the best benefit of DDR3, I need 3 symmetric memory sticks. If so, then can I expect any difference in performance between these 3 scenarios -- a. Have 2 DDR3 sticks (instead of 3) in a DDR3 supported MoBo /...
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    Recommendations for headless server, low power, low cost

    Hi, Looking for config recommendation -- 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. - The PC shall be used as a headless server, running CentOS / Ubuntu Server. The workload will be database (transactional), and media encoding/decoding...
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    Is there a AthlonXP 2600+ based on Barton core ?

    Hi, From the following link at toms harware, http://www6.tomshardware.com/c...0030210/barton-09.html I can see that there is not 2600+ based on Barton core, although I do see a 2500+ & a 2800+, but a dealer , tried to sell me one, so was wondering is it's for real, or was he trying to...
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    A64 vs P4-HT !

    Hi, After pondering a lot over some down-right budget systems, I've thought that I need to give the mid-ranges a shot. So I was wondering about the comparative performance (and costs) of building a PC with Athlon64 vs. P4 with HT (2.8GHz). Could someone write the pros/cons of it. My typical...
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    DX8 + OpenGL + DX9 -- any such card ?

    any decent card (by decent i mean you get good performance & value for money) that does DX8 + OpenGL + DX9. Well DX9 is optional for now. BTW what & howmuch is the diff. between DX8 & DX9 ? -bd
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    decent yet cheap 3D-acc card for MS-FlightSim2002/4

    Hi, I'm seriously into the "budget budget" segment for now. Is there any 3D-accelerator/GPU card in the market that does a decent job (read atleast 15fps at atleast 800x600 or better 1024x768 and basic scenery & little textures) for MS-FlightSim 2002 / 2004 ?? I've not found this info in...
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    What's the diff btwn Athlon64 & Opteron

    Since both of these processors seem to be based on the AMD64 platform, what is the difference between them. At the AMD website they mention that Opteron can be used for both 64-bit & 32-bit mode of operation, but isn't that also the case with Athlon64 ?? Are they targetted at two different...
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    All-in-one video card : does it exist ?

    Hi, Is there any video card which can do all (or most) of these ? - 3D acceleration (with all it's goodies, i.e. all polynomial xformations, shading etc. etc.) - supports both OpenGL & DirectX 9 - does S-Video out - does Video-capture (S-VHS, Component video) - does real-time onboard...
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    Athlon64 & 32-bit MS-Win2000

    Hi, Can A64 processor run MS-Win2K Pro, in some emulation mode ? Basically I intend to run 64-bit Linux on the A64 for it 64-bit power, and need some kind of 32-bit emulation to run MS-Win2K Pro (32-bit). Is this possible ? How -- BIOS settings / via-software ?? It there a big performance...
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    best, ultra-cheap Tux box

    Hi, I have a P4-2.26GHz w/256MB RAM at work. I am pretty happy with it's performance. I was wondering, if it's possible to get similar performance from a Celeron-D / Semperon ? Of course it's a stupid question --!! So let me elaborate. This will be mostly a development workstation for...