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    Wierd issue - HELP! a64 3700 + x800 xl +MSI Neo4 Platinum

    Hi all, Back in June I posted on here with some BIOS issues with my MSI Neo4 Platinum issues, after 3 months I finally got the board RMA'd and replaced. I've been really busy so it took me a while to put the system back together, well now that its back together I have a wierd issue. If the...
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    IE7 Beta 1 download?

    I was searching a for an IE7 beta 1 download, a lot of sites who had it have apparently been asked to remove it. However I found this one: http://link.removed Downloading now, can't wait to play around with it. James
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    HELP: MSI Neo4 mobo issues.. Monarch responses.. need advice

    Hi everyone, i'm going to copy a threaded email including my original query and Monarch's responses. I just want some input on the pro's on what I should do here, i've has the motherboard for nearly 90 days, 1st month it work great... then went downhill from there. I need your diagnosis and...
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    New Dell Web Database Server running MS SQL (what do you think?)

    Hi guys, We have a Dell PowerEdge 2550 thats on the way out, anyway we need to replace it. I was asked to spec out a new system, and just wanted some opinions: http://ecomm.dell.com/dellstore/basket_...toEmail=jdavidson@versantsolutions.com All of our servers are Dell, so we have to...
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    Overclocking A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum

    I started reading some of those overclocking guides... and I was like I don't want to read the bible... just want some best practises for minimal overclocking... and you provided them. Thanks :)
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    Overclocking A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum

    Hi all, I have A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum, I would like to mildy overclock it, and just want some advice as to the best settings. I'm running 1 gig Corsair value ram, and an ATI 800XL and standard AMD Heatsink/Fan. Not looking for anything too aggressive maybe just another...
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    HELP... A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum CMOS issues :(

    I've switched battery with my Pentium 3 mobo's and still had same problem, so I take it that the MOBO's CMOS is f u c k e d?
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    HELP... A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum CMOS issues :(

    Ok, I completely removed the battery for over a minute. Tightened all screws that secure the mobo, added the mobo battery back hit the CMOS clear button and then turned her on. This time I got the following error messages: CMOS Checksum error - Defaults loaded Warning! Now System is in...
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    HELP... A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum CMOS issues :(

    Hi guys, I have the following system HELP... A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum: http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.aspx?rigid=30263 Anyway i've had it about a month, and lastnight the system locked up in Windows and since then i've had no end of problems. Everytime I boot into the...
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    Freeware programs and applications

    How about DVD Decrypter? http://www.dvddecrypter.com/
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    Hotmail access in Outlook 2002 XP connectivity issues?

    Man, I always delete MSN announcements... not sure if I even recieved that one... I still have access now... so i guess it's still working?
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    Hotmail access in Outlook 2002 XP connectivity issues?

    When you say grandfathered, what sort of dates are we talking... an account since 200x?
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    Rebuilt my A64 3700+ Rev.E over the weekend lots of joys

    Well guys its finally together and working. I haven't built a PC since my Athlon 1 GHZ, and a lot has changed. My mobo was a MSI Platinum Neo4, and my case a Tsunami Dream. Got mostly everything hooked up apart from the top IEEE1394(Firwire) port and the top audio connections... I couldn't...
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    Hotmail access in Outlook 2002 XP connectivity issues?

    Hi all, Has anyone realized since Microsoft released Outlook Live, MSN Plus that HTTP mail access of Hotmail through Outlook 2002 XP sucks? It's always timing out, even when you force a re-connect to your Hotmail account, some messages download some do not! It never used to be this bad, is...
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    My new A64 3700+ got a 3DMark05 score of 4975?

    My system specs are here: http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.aspx?rigid=30263 Here are my 3d mark details... how does this compare with similar setups? Good or bad? My system/video card is running at stock speeds no o/c.
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    Athlon 3700+ Rev.E and MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum probs.. :(

    Hi all, Well finally got my brand new K8N Neo4 from Monarch today, I bought the pretested setup combo with HL2, Far Cry and Napster. Anyway i've been having a nightmare of a time trying to get it to work. I have the USB Led's hooked up, and all I get is 4 Leds which when I look at the...
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    Bought a A64 3700+... should I of waited for dual core?

    Hi all, I recently upgraded my CPU from 3500+ to 3700+, managed to get rid of my 3500 for what i paid for it... my new 3700+ arrives Thursday from Monarch. My concern is I should of just skipped to a dual core, but at the time speculation was rife about when they would be released, shipping...
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    Athlon X2 Pricing.... Ouch!

    4200+ http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...Product_Code=120234&Category_Code=NA_2 4400+ http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...Product_Code=120233&Category_Code=NA_2 4600+ http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...Product_Code=120235&Category_Code=NA_2 4800+...
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    MSI Neo4 mobo's... whats the major difference?

    Yeah, but for a user who really just wants to run web dev/graphic apps and play the odd game would there be a major difference? All I can see is one less PCI slot, no SATA2, no Firewire and no Nforce 4 Ultra chipset between the two.... is this all im missing? Anyone got the MSI K8N Neo4-F...
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    MSI Neo4 mobo's... whats the major difference?

    MSI Neo4 mobo's... whats the difference? MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130484 MSI K8N Neo4-F Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail...
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    SanDiego or X2?

    Hi all, Looking to upgrade CPU soon. Should I get a SanDiego, or wait for X2? Does anyone have a first date on X2 launch, other than Summer? Thanks James
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    Athlon 64 X2 to be released monday?

    See this news article: http://www.anandtech.com/news/shownews.aspx?i=24217 I thought June was the release date?
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    Adobe to buy Macromedia! WOW

    Wow. Adobe to buy Macromedia http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/applications/0,39020384,39195417,00.htm Macromedia?s press release: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/invrelations/adobeandmacromedia.html I can't believe it! This is a bad deal for developers. Personally I think it?s a...
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    Would you buy a CPU off ebay?

    Cool, i think this confirms what i want to do then. Cheers James
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    Would you buy a CPU off ebay?

    Hi all, I know some of you may slate me for posting this, but before you do just hold up. I've got all components for my new Athlon 64 based system bar CPU. I chose an MSI Neo4 Platinum, which supports the socket 939 chip and according to AMD will support dual cores with a bios upgrade when...
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    Ugghhhhh sick of waiting for Venice

    And when can we expect to see main stream desktop Intel dual core P4's?
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    Ugghhhhh sick of waiting for Venice

    I'm sick of all the chatter, when is this damn chip coming out? Has anyone seen any firm dates, first it was April 4th, then April 14th......... are we looking at June here?
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    Finally: Pictures of My Rig

    Sweet case want to trade for my Tsunami? :)
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    AMD/Intel Dual Core CPU's- To be released end April/beginning May

    "AMD, which has set a "midyear" target release for its dual-core chips, is dropping hints that the product may arrive sooner. It has told the media to expect important news at a New York event on April 21 to mark the two-year anniversary of its Opteron chip for business PCs, known as servers."...
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    Jaton Gforce FX 5200 - problems with DVI

    ** bump ** anyone?
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    Jaton Gforce FX 5200 - problems with DVI

    Hi all, I'm having some issues running DVI on my work pc with Jaton FX Gforce 5200 AGP video card. I am running Windows XP SP2 and latest Nvidia Drivers, and for some reason when I switch my monitor to 1280 x 1024 it has some major glitches. When I minimize a window the screen goes black...
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    Which Dell LCD would you (or have you) buy and why?

    Alright. maybe i'm asking the wrong questions... which is better? :) I'm trying to figure out the major difference apart from width / resolution. Are the response times the same? 16ms right?
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    Which Dell LCD would you (or have you) buy and why?

    DELL UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/Prod...techspecs&sku=320-4111&c=us&l=en&cs=19 DELL UltraSharp 2001FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand...
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    Whack Your Boss.com Office Space meets The Sopranos.

    This is cool! :) http://www.doodie.com/whack.php
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    I HAVE UNLIMITED FUNDS.

    Sharky extreme just did an article on a Extreme Gaming PC: http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/EGBG/article.php/10721_3494656__8 Althought this was somewhat slated, people generally agreed with most components... Anyway its a good start. You can read the follow up thread to that here...
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    Athlon 64 revision E won't work on some Nforce 3/4 boards

    http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=21780 Just found this article thought i would post...
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    Hard drive POLL!!

    Come on stretch another $40 and get more storage and a nice drive: http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4303165?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG or run 2 of these in a Raid: http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3868547?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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    $4000 Ultimate PC @ Sharkyextreme

    Wow a hot debate, i knew most of you wouldn't agree with the config. Definately thought PSU was underpowered. I would definately go for 600 Watt PSU, 6800 Ultra's SLI, Raptor 74gb in Raid, 2 gig Ram and Watercooling and leave out some of the crap they put in there. Water cooling would...