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    M232-SLI Deluxe Front Panel HD Question

    My case supports the HD configuration for the front panel and the AC97. I'm going to try the HD configuration but I have just a couple questions about it. 1) What is it exactly? How does it differ from AC97? 2) On the manual it shows the L1 connection twice. I think this may be a typo...
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    Please help with upgrade decision on notebook

    I have a Gateway 7410GX notebook with 512MB Corsair XMS 3200LL memory. I'm thinking of another chip of the same allowing me to keep my timings, CAS and maybe dual channel if this thing supports it (don't think it does though). But the problem is that ecost is the only place I can find it and...
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    Attached notebook cooler

    I know I can mod one, I was wondering if there is already a notebook cooler that is designed to attach to the notebook so I can tote it around from room to room or whatever? I want it to be able to detach also when needed. Thanks
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    msi neo4 ultra / which a64 chip 3000+ or 3200+ Venice?

    msi neo4 ultra 2x512 pc3200 ocz memory 3000+ or 3200+ Venice chips Is the 3200+ worth the $50 more at stock speeds? What stable overclocks would you expect with each cpu without issues (stock HSF)? What stable overclocks would you expect with each cpu without issues (Quality HSF)...
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    BF2 Benchmarks? ATI X800XL or 6800GT?

    The BF2 demo is out, has anyone benchmarked it and compared the ATI vs Nvidia as far as which one is going to perform better with this game?
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    Western Digital SATA II Drives on sale at Newegg

    $152 Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA II Hard Drive - OEM $134 Western Digital Caviar SE WD2000JS 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA II Hard Drive - OEM $100 Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA II Hard Drive - OEM $3.99 S&H Blinked and these...
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    My rebate is a week late.. any ideas?

    I was thinking of something along the lines of "This letter was returned from the PO as undeliverable due to smeered ink that was beyond my control. I apologize for the inconevience this will cause but I am a loyal customer of your products....." I am a complete idiot with these rebates...
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    $159 shipped - Antec 11Bay Mid Tower and 480W Kit NeoPower

    $159 Antec 11Bay Mid Tower and 480W Kit NeoPower $25 rebate on NeoPower 480 SKU #CP7MSV = $134 right? I don't think I've ever seen Antec include this kind of PSU with their case so this would likely be a separate part with just a buy.com bundle deal... does anyone know if this rebate would...
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    Enermax CS-718B - What do you think?

    Curious what you all think of this case and power supply? It looks awesome but would I be better off spending $175 for a separate case/psu? Should I care that it's steel and not aluminum when thinking of coolness/noise/weight? ENERMAX CS-718B Black Steel Server Computer Case 460W Power...
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    BF2 gaming rig parts

    EDIT :: UPDATED SPECS:: Here's what I have priced out so far HITACHI SATA II 250GB HDD MSI X800XL 256MB PCI-EXPRESS VIDEO CARD MSI-NEO4 ULTRA MOTHERBOARD AMD 64 3000+ VENICE RETAIL CPU 1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 OCZ MEMORY ANTEC SONATA II CASE 450 WATT ANTEC SMARTPOWER 2.0 NEC 3520A...
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    PPGA Socket 370 Upgrade

    I've been searching everywhere for this answer and cannot seem to find it exactly. My friend has an old HP Brio BA 466mhz system and wants to know what processor it can handle. I understand that the current FSB is 66mhz and that it's a PPGA processor so it will have limitations. I know a new...
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    Canon MP780 $249 (Possibly $195 APM / AR)

    Officemax has this for $249.98 with instant savings $249.98 Staples has this for $249.98 after rebate $249.98 $50 Rebate I'm planning on going to Staples and pricematching to Officemax. They should give me the $249.98 out the door price right? Actually it would be $244.98 as they have...
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    NEC ND-3520A $54 Shipped @ The EGG

    $53.99 NEC 3520A Ends 5/28 No Rebates No S&H Charges No Worries Earlier today this drive was going for 57.99. I cleared the cart and searched again and it went to 59.99. I was pissed that I cleared the cart. Cleared the cart again and searched again and now 53.99! Hot Damn, that's a...
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    BFG 6800 OC $250 + S&H @ outpost.com

    BFG FX6800 OC 128MB Video Card - AGP Model $249.99 plus about $10 in S&H (2nd Day - VA Area) I know others have talked about it and I know it comes and goes but it's up now and I didn't see an official post on it but sorry if it's a dupe.
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    125mbps question

    I have a a Gateway 7410gx with an onboard Broadcom 802.11g (BCM 4306MP Rev4.4 - board / BCM4306/BCM2050 - chipset) and I'm connecting it to a Belkin F5D7231-4 router. This should support the 125mbps throughput but I don't have a way of telling if it's on. I also have a computer connected to one...
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    **HOT** BELKIN F5D7231-4 High-Speed Mode 802.11g Router $40 AR J&R

    This is a old deal but it's ending soon so get it while is hot. It ends 12/31/04 $70+$5 Ground ShippingBELKIN F5D7231-4 High-Speed Mode 802.11g Router - $35 Rebate =$40 AR I'm not a Belkin Networking or J&R Fanboy, actually this is the first time for both, but here's all the Belkin...
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    Best 802.11g Router/Deal?

    I have a notebook with 125Mbps 802.11g support and 3 PCs. I'm looking for something for my home with the following: 802.11g 125Mbps / Would be ok with 108Mbps WPA 4 10/100s Stable Sub $50 price range Some that I've looked but not sure if any surpass the 54mbps speed are: Netgear...
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    Joystick Mapping Software / Saitek ST90

    I'm trying to set up the Saitek ST90 joystick to work with an older game called "Redneck Rampage". Is there software that will map joystick movements to keys on the keyboard? The joystick can be found here: http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/st90.htm Thanks
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    Broadcom 54g XP64 Driver

    Can anyone help me find these drivers? I'm going nutz attempting to get my gateway 7410gx (samething as the emachines laps) system to connect. amd's site says there is native support in the os but that apparently may be for the final release. I've also heard that recent xp64 builds may have...
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    Memory for Gateway 7410GX?

    I just picked up my Gateway 7410GX notebook. It has an Apollo K8 chipet. I'm going to take out the existing (whopping 256MB) memory that came with it and get a 512. I would like something that will compliment the system and is fast and around or under $100. Gateway 7410GX Details Here...
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    Gateway 7410GX A64/ATI9600 Notebook $899 w/free Canon Printer AR

    EDIT: Sorry fellas, no dvdr after all. Nero Infotool has it unchecked now... maybe it's my eyes. It does have a sticker saying "Multi-format DVD Burner Create,burn and share DVDs". O well. Still a hot deal. $1150 Gateway 7410GX -$250 INSTANT discount Link (Print It) $900 (+Tax of...
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    Notebook Deals?

    I'm looking for a decent deal on a notebook that's around $1000. There are a couple of things I would like out of it (AMD 64 chip and ATI 9600+) but I know that's tough to get so something comprable would do. I would prefer not to buy reconditioned. Please help me find some good deals on...
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    XP 64 Performance and Upgrade Questions

    I'm building a system for someone that wanted a AMD 64 chip. My question is that he's not tech savy and wants stability first and performance and upgradability next. So my questions as I'm new to the 64bit world are: 1) Is Windows 64 bit edition stable (for a non-tech savy user) 2) If...
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    OfficeMax archived rebate book?

    I need to know where the office max archived rebate books are? I have an order dated 2/2/04 and would like to know if there is a site that links all the rebate books... thanks and sorry this isn't a hot deal but you all have been helpfull and are quick to respond.
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    Which AMD XP is Retail?

    Which AMD XP is Retail? I have a lot of amd processors.. unfortunatley I got mixed up with a few damaged ones and don't know which are retail can anyone tell me if one of these or both are retail? AX18000MT3C AGKGA 0149TPIW YZ240640815 AX1800MT3C AGOGA 0203RPEW 98365450260 both are brown...
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    $35 MX500 / $51 MX DUO after MIR

    What is the better buy here? Not just for value but performance... I understand the MX500 can run an optimized PS2 port rate of 200Hz!!! Here's the Review. Seems that would make the MX500 much better in performance but both deals are good eitherway. Anyone have a better deal, please post...
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    $10 off $125 BB coupon?

    This link doesn't seem to work for me... I mean I add a bunch of stuff to my cart and go to check out and never see the $10 coupon... anyone know how this thing works? $10 off $125 Coupon