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    Help building some cheap computers....

    Hi there everyone. Here's my dilemma - a friend and my grandma both need new computers. What they currently own is so old that I wouldn't even consider reusing the parts. That said, I want to build two rock solid machines that will be used for internet surfing and microsoft word - that it...
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    Help with wireless networking please

    I recently got Comcast Cable and I currently have my work laptop and my desktop sharing the connection using all wireless gear from Dlink on 802.11g. I can't get the two to share files though.... My work laptop is on a domain at work, and I can't run the windows network wizard. As you can...
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    How much performance am I loosing with PC133 RAM?

    So, I'm running an XP1800+ but with 512mb of PC133 ram - how much performance am I loosing?
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    Matrox G550

    Hi, I was looking at replacing my GF2Ti and GF2 MX400 with one of these cards. I don't game at all, but I do use some 3D CAD (Pro/E) and then it's just photo editing and office like applications, surfing the net, etc. I run dual Sony G200's at 1600x1200. Would this card be good for me? Is...
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    Help me with some upgrade choices

    Here's my current rig: AMD XP1800+ on an ECS K7S5A Pro MB (I think that's the board - it was one of those Fry's deals) 512MB of PC133 ram (I know but it was a hold over from an old P3 setup) WD 7200rpm 2mb cache drive and a WD 10gb 2mb 5400rmp drive Liteon CDRW and DVD drives GF2 64mb AGP card...
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    Need help quick - shipping a processor

    I need to ship out a processor/memory/board combo tomorrow. I have none of the original packing material. I'm shipping a slot 1 P3 + board + one stick of ram. What is the best way to package it for Fed Ex? I really don't have much in the way of antistatic bags - maybe one for the...
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    PLEASE HELP QUICK - Built my first machine and it works...sorta

    So, I picked up the following from fry's yesterday: XP2400+ OEM ECS K7S5A Pro Coolermaster DP5 HSF 512MB of Muskin PC2700 Antec 835II I put it all together, and it posted fine. Then I went ahead, installed my drives, then booted to my windows XP cd. I formated my partition to NTFS, and setup...
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    Which Computer for a Home Office

    Here's the deal, my boss wants to expand his home office. He currently has an old 1GHz desktop from Dell. He also has a Toshiba Laptop, but is a total POS and is going to his daughter. Basically, he wants to be able to edit some old home movies currently on Super8, and also be a solid...
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    Please take a look at this system - got a few questions

    Here's what I'm thinking about Antec SX835II - 80 Asus A7N8x Delux NForce 2 MB - 145 AMD AXP 2400+ OEM - 150 Corsair XMS Twin Pack 512MB total - 225 Grand total is just under 600 I'll be adding the CDRW and DVD drives from another computer, along with a pair of vid cards (GF2 and an MX PCI)...
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    Setting up a web cam for vid conference?

    My boss wants to add a web camera at his home office so that he can draw diagrams. etc with his clients in real time. I suggested that he just use Yahoo IM as it's free, and does a pretty good job. Unfortunately, we deal with a lot of lawyers who obviously don't have Yahoo IM. So what do I...
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    Was this really an upgrade (general processor question inside)

    So I just swapped out my old P3 500 for a P3 1GHz chip. Now while the 1GHz chip seems to be much more responsive, I did some digging and found out that the P3 had 512 of L2 while the new chip only has 256...what gives? Can someone please explain to me the difference. BTW, what is that old P3...
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    P3 500 to 1GHz or other cheap board/chip combo - update

    I have the following system: P3500, Asus P3B-F, 640MB PC133, 40GB WD 7200, GF2Ti and the other usual goodies. I was ready to go to a P4, but with all the goodies on the horizon, (and prices seem to be high right now) I think I want to wait, and spend around $100 for a minor upgrade...
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    Choosing a vid card for my dual 17's...please help

    Sorry for such a newb questions, but I need some help here. I've been having problems finding a new card for my dual 17" setup....right now I have a Gainward 64mb AGP GF2Ti and a generic 32mb PCI GF2MX running my dual Sony G200's. I run them both at 1600x1200. I don't do much in the way of...
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    I'm ready to order...what do you think...and a few questions

    I've been cruising these boards for well over 4 months, but I just joined. I've almost read too much, so I'm a bit confused. I want to wait for some of the new technology to drop, but if you are always waiting for the new stuff, you will never upgrade!! So, I'm ready to replace my old P3 500...
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    Will this work...first O/C rig for me

    What do you think of this setup: P4 2.53b retail Asus P4B533-E Corsiar XMS 512MB PC3200C2 Antec Perf.II case with 350W smart psu I'm going to throw two WD40BB's, a GF2ti and GF2MX for my dual 17's. That and lite-on DVD and CDRW. What do you think of that setup? I'm looking for a solid...
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    Please - quick help for a newb...I got a few Q's - first system build

    So, I'm ready to leave the dark ages (P3 500/asus P3B-F/PC133 RAM) behind. I need a good, STABLE, machine for basic business apps (LARGE Excel) some cad (Pro/Engineer), Photoshop, the net....basic stuff...I don't game much at all. I will NOT OC this machine. I want the capability to tinker...
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    Dual Monitor Questions/Recomendations

    I've been cruising the boards for a while, and I still have a few questions about seting up a dual monitor system. I'm holding out on upgrading (I'm still in the stone age with a P3 500) for now, here's what I have: Gainward GF2 Ti/450 w/64 MB DDR Sony G200 - 17" FD Trinitron (running at...