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    Sempron2800+9600XT vs Amd3000+X600Pro

    Detail: Sempron2800 on socket754 9600XT 128mb 512mb ram AMD3000 socket939 X600Pro 128mb 512mb ram. Thanks.
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    Should I use 80 wires IDE cable?

    Hi, I have a 5 years old pc running Celeron 500. It uses a ATA66 Quantum 13G HD. It's 5400rpm. Too slow. So I bought a WD 80G 8MB cache HDD, hope to make it a bit faster. Now about the cable. The original one used by the 13G has 40 wires. I know ATA100 harddisk should use 80 wires cable...
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    Do I need to enable NCQ to use it?

    I got a MSI mobo (the ATi Xpress200 S939 mATX one) for my friend and I also picked up a Seagate SATA hdd 160G w/NCQ for him. Recently, I read something somewhere that I need to enable the NCQ function (in BIOS?) and hence the mobo needs to support such feature. Is that true? Or is it that you...
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    My 3pin PWR LED cannot fit the 2pin thing on mb ?!

    I have a Antec SLK3000B case. The front panel power LED cable is a 2pin (but since it has an empty pin between the 2 pins, it has a 3pin size). I thought that is standard. Now I have a MSI RS480 motherboard. The place where it has two rows of pins for me to plug in those front panel things...
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    Where to buy Seasonic PSU?

    Does anyone (e.g. Canadian, Toronto people) know if any store sells those quiet PSU in Toronto? I can only find Nexus's :( Thanks.
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    Use DDR333 on A64 3000+ ?

    My friend wants to buy a Socket939 A64 3000+. He now has a PC2700 512mb ram. He doesn't want to spend a lot so he just want to get another 512mb ram and put them together. Questions: 1. one ddr333 + one ddr400 together, will it work on dual ? (both set to 333?) 2. given a ddr333 and a...
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    What hardwares do what job?

    For these tasks (considered separately) 1. zipping/unzipping big files (e.g. 1G) 2. dvd decrypting 3. running a java program simulation for a day Which CPU (Intel/AMD) for which? Do I need low latency ram? Do I need a lot of ram? Do I need a fast HDD (like Raptor)? Please help. Thanks.
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    What's the real life transfer rate of USB external enclosure?

    480Mbps (if I didn't misread) is in theory right? So what about in real life?
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    Anyone know how to do this with HTML?

    I have a GIF picture on a page. Then I want to have a link (or button) that, after people click it, that original GIF picture will switch to another GIF picture of the same size (without changing the page). Does anyone know how to do it? Thanks.
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    Mozilla Firefox cannot use ftp site?

    I want to access a ftp://xxxxxxxx.com website to upload my files to it. I was able to do that using IE (it pops up to ask me to login) but now with Firefox 1.0 I cannot. It gives me a "530 Login incorrect." error. Is there anything I can do about it?
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    What is the thing that add harddisk outside a PC?

    My friend told me there is something that allow me to put a harddisk outside the case and connect it using a USB. What is that thing? (I only know adapter card can give extra IDE ports.) Is it a rack this one here? What is a rack by the way? What is an external enclosure like this one...
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    Can someone clarify those DVD terms for me plz?

    I want to buy a DVD burner. I see these terms. DVD + R, - R, + RW, - RW, and DL. So R is recordable, and RW is rewritable, right? What are + and - ? Just two different standards that DVD player might use? Then +R and +RW both use that "+" standard? Assuming from above that +...
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    What's Mozilla FireFox (Safe mode)?

    I see both "FireFox" and "FireFox (Safe mode)" in my Mozilla folder under Programs list . What's that?
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    Ever heard of Sapphire Radeon 9600Pro "Advantage" ?

    Have anyone ever heard of Sapphire Radeon 9600Pro 128M with an "Advantage" wording after it? How's that different from the usual 9600Pro? That "advantage" 9600Pro 128M = $115 Cdn and 9600XT 128M = $165 Cdn. I saw those reviews that they only have a few fps difference. Does it worth to go for...
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    Asus K8N nForce3 250Gb or Asus K8V-X K8T800 ?

    Same price. So which chipset is better? Thanks for help.
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    Questions about RAID 1

    Hi, I'm currenlty using a SATA 80G HDD, running WinXP, and thinking about getting another identical HDD to do a RAID 1 using the controller in VIA8237 chipset. I have the following questions. 1. Must I format my old HDD? It would be wonderful if I could just plug in the new drive, put...
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    Does anyone know what this blue screen means?

    I use WinXP Pro. One day when I started up my computer, I was in DOS and forced to choose between those safe mode, last known configuration, start normally, etc. No matter which mode I chose, it ended up with the following blue screen while loading. "A problem has been detected and windows...
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    Need cpu to run Java.

    I wrote a Java applet that simulate some siuations. I need to run it over and over again to get some statistics of the result (say 15,000 times). Is AMD or Intel better in this kind of computation? I obviously don't need a good video card, but do I need more ram? Or is such computation task...
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    How to install SATA HDD after setting up WinXP?

    I know how to install a SATA harddisk when I newly install WinXP; put the floppy disk in and press F6 (I guess)... But now I want to install a SATA harddisk on my friend's computer, who is running WinXP. I don't think SATA HDD is plug-n-play (is it?) and I afraid WinXP cannot detect it when I...
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    What CPU to use for graphics editing and stuff?

    My friend asked me to pick one for him. Since I don't know much about what graphic editing people needs, so I need to ask you guys. My friend gonna use 1G ram (so dual-channel no problem). His budget allows him to get a CPU at the range around A64 2800+, 3000+ or P4 2.8C. He will not overclock...
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    Help. My VIA SATA controller driver has conflict with WinXP ?!

    A few weeks ago, I built a new computer with an Asus motherboard (VIA KT600 chipset native support SATA) and I used a Seagate SATA 80G harddisk (ST380013AS). I low level formatted the harddisk and then started installing WinXP Pro. I needed to insert a VIA SATA controller driver floppy disk...
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    After low level formatting HDD, do I need floppy to boot it?

    My previous experience is like this: I got a Asus A7V600 mobo and a SATA harddisk. I low level formatted that HDD. When I reinstalle WinXP, I need to insert a floppy disk for that VIA Sata controller. Now: I want to do the same thing with my "brand name" Compaq pc (in the Celeron 500 era)...
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    How does router online setup work?

    I'm going to get a D-Link DI-604 Router and I know I need to do the setup via browser or online, something like that. It doens't make sense to me. I mean, when I setup other hardware, say a webcam, then I go to install a webcam driver and setup the webcam, all done on my computer. Similarly, I...
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    Network cable max. length?

    I want to add a pc to my existing wired network router but that pc is far far away. Is there a limit in length for the RJ45 cable from a router to a pc?
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    Is my motherboard run out of battery?

    My computer's clock sometimes runs an hour slow. I set it back and later it runs an hour slow again. Is my motherboard run out of battery? In general, how long does that battery on the motherboard last? How do I know it's used up? When I want to replace the battery, what information will be...
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    My pc is half dead. Hardware or software problem?

    It happened like this: I'm in WinXP and tried to restart my pc. Softwares were closing and I saw an error msg window poped up. The pc shut down so fast I couldn't see what's on it. After that, it couldn't load the Windows. The screen stays where the Windows Logo appears with the process bar...
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    2 BIOS questions

    I have an Asus A7V600 mobo with AMD Barton 2500+ cpu using Corsair ValueSelect DDR400 512mb ram. Questions: In BIOS, I set the CPU Vcore to [Auto] and Cpu-Z said that my cpu is at 1.744v. I was expecting a default value of 1.65v. Why is that 1.744? Does that mobo do dynamic overclocking...
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    My SATA harddisk is detected but cannot be used

    I just finished building my new pc. I use a Asus A7V600 mobo with the latest BIOS 1006. I also have a Seagate 80G SATA harddisk. I connected my harddisk. For the IDE, there's only a dvd-rom in primary- master. I am positive that my harddisk is plugged in and is detected. The Asus has an utility...
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    What mouse pad to use with opitcal mouse?

    I've just got a Logitech MX mouse. I wonder what kind of mouse pad will maximize its performance. Logitech website said using black surface will make it more accurate. Regarding the texture of the pad surface, is smooth (e.g. shiny plastic) or rough (e.g. cloth) surface better for optical mouse?
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    SilenX 14dba case fan is really quiet !

    Hey guys. I've just built my quiet pc. Amd 2500+ 80G SATA Seagate hdd Zalman CNPS7000 AlCu hsf Zalman model "B" 300W psu Antec Sonata case SilenX 120mm 14 dBA 58cfm case fan (rear) General comments: Before I put together the pc, I did a benchtesting. I connected the SilenX fan and holded it...
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    I want to buy Kingston ram

    I want to buy a Kingston 512MB PC-3200 DDR400 SDRAM. But there are two different model numbers: KVR400X64C3/512 and KVR400X64C3A/512. How are they different? Which one should I get? I guess the "C3" stands for CAS Latency of 3. However, in my BIOS, if I choose [user define] I can only choose...
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    Rounded IDE cables only has 40 wires?

    That's what I heard from some people. Is that true?
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    Just got my Antec Sonata

    First of all, I have to admit that I'm dumb. I've bought an Antec Sonata today. After I've unpacked it and took away the 2 screws at the back of the case. I had a hard time figuring out how to actually take away the side panel. It didn't slide out. It didn't pop out. I have no idea why there's...
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    I want to change HSF for AMD cpu

    My friend has a really noise HSF for his Barton 2500+ and he asks me to change it for him. He wants me to help him replace it with a Thermalright SLK900A. I've never done it before (he's brave) and I have some questions: 1. The biggest concern I have is about applying too much pressure and...
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    The best for the poorest

    My friend asks me to choose a cheap video card for him. I've never bought any entry level cards before. I need some help! A look into Asus products I see two cards that have reasonable prices: the Radeon 9200SE 128MB and the FX5200 64MB Magic. Which GPU is better? Will 128MB help with such...
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    Is a 300W psu enough for me?

    I was thinking about getting a Zalman psu. The 300W model is almost half the price of the 400W one. Zalman 300W spec: +3.3V 28A +5V 30A +3.3 and +5 max at 180W +12V 15A +3.3 and +5 and +12 max at 280W Stuff inside my computer: AMD 2500+ (no overclocking) Zalman CNPS7000 HSF...
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    Difference between GF2 and GF4 mx440 ?

    My friend told me that he has a GeForce 2 mx440 and a GeForce4 mx440 video card. I've never heard of the GF2 mx440, does it exist? Or did my friend goof and what he really meant was a GF2 mx400 ? What is the difference between them?
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    I want a KT880 mobo!

    As the topic, anyone knows?
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    Which PSU is more quiet?

    I'm thinking getting either a Zalman 400W psu or an Antec Sonata case with its 380W psu. Which one is more quiet? Do you guys know any comparison reviews about them on the web?