Search results

  1. B

    Noobie and MACfanboy need help configuring a RAID 0 startup drive?

    Could anyone tell me what steps to take to successfully configure two HDs as a RAID 0 startup drive? My room-mate is futzing with the bios right now but we really don't know what we are doing since I'm a MACfanboy and my roommate is a total noob!
  2. B

    Safe to play CS online with a fresh XP install without protection?

    My roommate's comp has a fresh XP install and I want to play Counter Strike. No hardware fire wall, and I don't think it's even got SP1, no AV. He won't let mess with it other than to play Games and surf. He won't be home to fix it for hours and I'm bored silly. How risky is it?
  3. B

    Installing XP on new SATA HD a "no go"

    Installing XP on a PC with SATA HD. Friend brought home a fast 40Gb SATA drive, plugged it into the onboard connector of his mobo (ECS Eliregroup 755-A2). Windows setup starts to run through its paces and then stops at a screen telling us that no hard drives are available, check the...
  4. B

    To SP2 or not 2?

    I have XP installed, Is SP2 worth installing. What are the benefits and downsides?
  5. B

    Noob: How do I make a boot-floppy?

    When installing XP on a PC that won't boot from CD what's the simplest and/or best way to make a boot floppy? I know how to use a Windows and a little about the hardware but don't know to much on the technical level. Is there a good place on the web for this kind of thing? Someone told me to...
  6. B

    Help me crack this IBM Netfinity 3500 server.

    Help me *legally* crack this IBM Netfinity 3500 server. I my friend got an old Netfinity 3500 server tower. His brother worked at a K-Mart that closed and sold all of the store IT stuff to it's employees. To his surprise It's password protected and we don't have the password. It boots into a...
  7. B

    What's a good PC Case for moddind?

    I am new to case modding. Please help me build the case of my dreams. I'll post a picture of it here when I'm done. ((Question 1)) I plan to find an ATX case, rip the plastic sides off, and build my custom case around the metal frame - is this a good plan?. I have a vision for the way...
  8. B

    What's a good PC Case for moddind?

    I am new to case modding. Please help me build the case of my dreams. I'll post a picture of it here when I'm done. ((Question 1)) I plan to find an ATX case, rip the plastic sides off, and build my custom case around the metal frame - is this a good plan?. I have a vision for the way...
  9. B

    Help Noobie Build a*Very*Custom Case

    Please help me build the case of my dreams for my *future* custom PC. I'll post a picture of it here when I'm done. I plan to find a case, rip the plastic sides off, and build my custom case around the metal frame. I have a vision for the way the case will look. It will be built entirely...
  10. B

    Noobie Questions: Building a *Very* Custom Case

    I am new to case modding, new to PCs even, being a long time mac user. I want to build hot XP box for games and a few programs not available on mac. Please help me build the case of my dreams for my *future* custom PC. I'll post a picture of it here when I'm done. I plan to find any...
  11. B

    Noobie Questions: Building a*Very*Custom Case

    I am new to case modding, new to PCs even, being a long time mac user. I want to build hot XP box for games and a few programs not available on mac. Please help me build the case of my dreams for my *future* custom PC. I'll post a picture of it here when I'm done. I plan to find any old...
  12. B

    Question: making an upgradeable custom metal case

    I'm making an custom case for a friend's b-day. I plan to make my pall a thick metal case because he is a metalworker. The case needs to be completely upgradeable, down to the motherboard. 1.) Could I buy a case from the store and just take the plastic off of the metal frame and build...
  13. B

    Question: making an upgradeable custom metal case

    I'm making an "art" case for a friend's b-day. I plan to make my pall a thick metal case because he is a metalworker. The case needs to be completely upgradeable, down to the motherboard. 1.) Could I buy a case from the store and just take the plastic off of the metal frame and build...