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  1. sweetca

    Don't Laugh - Serious Question

    I am getting too hot at night in my office (computer room). I have decided to revert my Core 2500k, which was running at 4700 mhz @ 1.38v, back to stock frequency; I honestly just don't need the extra juice at this time. I was wondering, perhaps at the default 3300mhz, I could even lower the...
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    Help with my Wife's PC build

    Hi (old timer here), Pre-ramble: I am trying to build my wife a work-focused PC. As a Structural Engineer, she will use the machine primarily for AutoCAD work. Unfortunately, I am not very current on PC builds. I built mine 2 years ago, and it was designed around gaming. Stipulations...
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    Help with building a workstation.

    I helped put together a component list for a pretty good gaming machine for my cousin. He really got into the hands on aspect of building one's own computer. He now wants to build a couple of workstations for his dental office. He asked me for a component list. I really wanna help, but I don't...
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    Help with Server/Workstation Config - (Sorta clueless)

    I helped put together a component list for a pretty good gaming machine for my cousin. He really got into the hands on aspect of building one's own computer. He now wants to build a couple of workstations for his dental office. He asked me for a component list. I really wanna help, but I don't...
  5. sweetca

    Critique my PC Build

    Hello. Yes, I am still around. I read the forums quite a bit, but I don't really post that often. Anyway, on to the build! Key Assumptions: 1. I play games like Starcraft 2 and Half-Life. I also do basic school work, usually while watching movies on my second monitor. I do not need...
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    Specific question about Z68 virtu/integrated graphics

    Hey, I was gonna purchase a Z68 board (Likely the Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD4-B3) Assumptions: 1. I want the Z68 for its built-in token feature (No interest in P67) 2. I will use a powerful discrete GPU that minimizes the need for virtu transcoding benefits (should the need should arise) 3. I do...
  7. sweetca

    Which TV is best used as a monitor?

    Hi there, It sure has been some time since I posted. Forgive me if this is the wrong place, but I think it is appropriate. I want to use a TV as a PC monitor. I am guessing that as long as I dont want to run higher than 19x12 then some of the new 1080P sets should work. But I am going...
  8. sweetca

    Basic question about Memory

    Hi all, I gought a 512MB PC2700 kingston mem module a while back for my Abit IS7 (nForce chipset). I wanted to add another 512MB chip. However I do not want to buy the slower PC2700. I'd rather get PC4000 or something like that. My question is do I have to have the two chips run at the...
  9. sweetca

    ABit IS7 & Prescott Heat issue

    Yeah hi gang, umm my 2.8Prescott is running at over 65 degrees on my Abit IS7. I know that Abit mobo's report temps a little higher but dang that seems pretty high. Anyone else have the same or close setup could post their temp please? Thanks. Oh btw, does anyone know where to get a...
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    Radeon version question

    Hi, I'm interested in buying a Radeon 9800(non-pro) and was checking out the prices. I ran into some cards that were Radeon 9800 SE. Is this the same card? Or is the SE a new variation of the 9800? Any help answering this would be appreciated. As far as I know there is 9800 XT -new card...
  11. sweetca

    MS Sidewinder work with WinXP?

    Hi, I have a Sidewinder Gamepad that I got a few years ago. I recently upgraded to WinXP Pro and I can not seem to get the Controller to be recognized. Of course I tried plugging unplugging a couple times, Reinstalling the Sidewinder Drivers a couple times and a few other Voodoo tricks...
  12. sweetca

    Question about Epox 8RDA+ mobo users

    Hi, I think I am gonna get the Epox 8RDA+ motherboard. I was searching pricewatch and there is a Epox 8RDA without the "+". I'm curious if anyone knows what difference the "+" signifies. Thank you
  13. sweetca

    Memory question

    Hi everyone:) I was putting together my next system, and I have decided to get an Athlon XP2100 and attempt to boost the bus from 133 to 166. Now I see alot of people talking about how great the corsair XMS memory is for overclocking and higher bus speeds. My target bus speed as I said is...
  14. sweetca

    Radeon 9500 question pls

    Hey guys, I want to pick up a Radeon 9500 and convert it to the 9700 with the bios flash thats been going around. Anyway, I do not really know too much about Radeons and the directions call for converting a 256bit Radeon 9500 into a 9700. My question is how do I determine whether the Radeon...
  15. sweetca

    Assistance Appreciated

    Hi, my friend would like me to sell some of his stuff, I would like to get a pricecheck on some of this stuff because we are both clueless. Thank You Soyo SY 7VCA with manuals,drivers, ide cables, etc.. Abit VA6 with manuals,drivers, ide cables, etc.. U.S. Robotics 56K modem Creative AWE 32...
  16. sweetca

    Quick Question on P4. Thanks

    Hi, everyone says buy the Pentium4 1.6 or 1.8A. How do I know which is A? Is it the one with socket 478 or socket 423? Or is it based on something else? Thank You
  17. sweetca

    Question on DDR, any info appreciated. TY

    Hi, just a quick question. I want to buy the optimal memory for the new motheroboard I want to get which is based on KT333. However, when I search at pricewatch the memory types are ddr 2100,2400,3000, and some others. I don't think I quite understand which one of these memory types is...
  18. sweetca

    PLEASE HELP ME !! WHAT IS THIS GAME??

    Hi, sorry for all the caps but I am ultra desperate to find out the name of a game, or its story. Supposedly some software developer was able to convince Microsoft to fund their game even though they had nothing made or a demo. They slapped together a pitch with buzzwords and were able to get...
  19. sweetca

    Some Suggestions Please

    I havent' upgraded my puter in a while but I would like a new Athlon XP that I could overclock for fun. I was hoping someone could give me an idea on a good motherboard. I've used Abit's before and I appreciate their simple clock and memory adjustments through the BIOS. And one more...
  20. sweetca

    PLEASE HELP!

    I got a installation CD that keeps crashing in the same plaec on the cd. Here;s what makes it weird, it crashes on a diff file each time but always the same set of files, a bunch of wav files. The cd rom seems like it's choking but it's a 40 speed and I have tried changing cd roms and drivers...
  21. sweetca

    Need some help with TV out cards please

    i am looking for a tv out card. i know nothing about them, so any help would be greatly appreciated. i need it for the sole purpose of just watching games on a tv, not for presentations or something like that. so a cheap one is nice, but i would like to keep quality in mind =)...
  22. sweetca

    K7T Pro2-A

    how does this board compare with all the other socket-a boards? Thanks
  23. sweetca

    testing browser

    message pretty much says it all! Thanks
  24. sweetca

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN RAM SAYS ITS 32X4??

    im buying 256 mb of PC133 ram for 75 dollars, wondering why its so cheap. what does 32x4 mean? does that have anything to do with it? Thanks
  25. sweetca

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN 256mb RAM IS 32X4??

    Title explains it all. Thanks
  26. sweetca

    NEED HELP NOW PLEASE, ITS ABOUT RAM

    what does it mean when ram says its 32x4? its 256mb of PC133 ram, an explanation would be nice. Thanks
  27. sweetca

    Lots of probs, need LOTS of help

    hey everyone. i am trying to overclock my duron 800 to at least 950 or a GHz. i dont know much about it and i dont wanna hurt it because i just got both my motherboard and chip a week ago. i am getting a K7T Pro2-A and like i said a Duron 800. I also just ordered 256mb of PC133 Ram and i already...
  28. sweetca

    HELP PLEASE...Need help with Duron O/C and RAM

    hey everyone. i am trying to overclock my duron 800 to at least 950 or a GHz. i dont know much about it and i dont wanna hurt it because i just got both my motherboard and chip a week ago. i am getting a K7T Pro2-A and like i said a Duron 800. I also just ordered 256mb of PC133 Ram and i...
  29. sweetca

    P3, T-Bird, Duron...which is better?

    p3 800MHz = $160+ t-bird 800MHz = $105+ duron 800MHz = $75+ My question is simply why the drastic price change? I just sold my dual 500's (celeron) and i am looking to buy something faster. I obviously want to get the best chip for the cheapest price, so the Duron is really looking like my...
  30. sweetca

    HELP please!

    I can't seem to boot my new harddrive. I made a new system disk and it contains the files: command.com, drvspace.bin, lo.sys, and Msdos.sys. Am I missing anything?
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