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    Articles

    Ever since the last update to the page I can't access the articles any more. The page loads so I can see the menu and everything but not the actual article, then I get a message windows saying that "It was not possible to open the webpage http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2497...
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    Norton Antispam thread priority

    Hi, I recently installed Norton AntiSpam and it works great except one little thing, its scanning threads have too high a priority. When scanning the ingoing mail the thread eats up so much resources that the whole computer slows down, for example if I try watching a movie at the same time it...
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    Projector

    Hi, I got a projector for my 20th birthday, or more correctly I was prommised one. It's up to me to buy it. So now I'm wondering which one to get. I'm mainly going to use it as a home cinema (although it'll probably endup being connected to the computer anyway, since I don't have a standalone...
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    Recovery DVD(s)

    Hi, Anyone know of a progam that lets you make a recovery DVD? Basicaly what I want is to be able to install windows, install all programs I use and then make a DVD(s) so that the next time I have to do a fresh install I won't have to bother going through installing all programs separately, I'll...
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    Disabeling gfx card?

    Hi, I'm running a GeForec 3 in my Shuttle SK41G, the problem is that the fan on the card is rather noisy. So I'd like to be able to shut down the GF3 and run on the internal graphic card when I don't have the need of it's power (most of the times). However the integrated gfx won't work while the...
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    Quieting a Shuttle SK41G

    Hi, My Shuttle SK41G can be pretty noicy, especialy after a while when the fan will start spining up only to spin down a short while after, and I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to make it more quiet. I been thinking about replacing the fan with a lesser noice one and run it on...
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    Removing the boot loader

    Hi, I used to dualbot Windows 2000 and Linux (SuSe) but now the usage of the computer has changed and I have no use for Linux anymore. I have used Partition magic to remove the linux pertition but I can't seem to figure out how to remove the boot loader. Anyone know how? Thanks in advance `Spear
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    19" TFT Monitor

    Hi, I'm looking for a good 19" TFT monitor. I mostly do appliction work but I do play from time to time (if a game hocks me I'm likely to play it untill finished with it... about a day or two later) so I'd like as little ghosting as possible. Anyone got a recommendation? I'm currently looking at...
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    Autostart under Linux

    Hi, I'm trying to get vncserver to autostart on booting Linux (Mandrake 9.2). I have tried searching on google for it but I haven't found anything. Anyone got any ideas. Note: I'm a Linux newbie, so telling me to install it as a system service or such won't help much. Thanks in advance `Spear
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    Deciding which OS to boot with a floppy

    Hi, I'm currently dualbooting oneof my current computers with Linux and Windows 2k. Since the computer has no screen I'm wondering if there's a way to setup a floppy that'll make the computer boot to Windows if it's in, and if it's not in boot to Linux? Also, I'm soon geting a USB flashdrive...
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    Raptor on a Asus A7N8X?

    Hi, I'm thinking of buying a WD Raptor to use as my primary system disk and I'm wondering if it'll work ok on my Asus a7n8x? The reason I'm wondering is that I heard that some WD HDDs has problems with the nForce 2 chip. Also is there any real world performance gain? The alternative to buying a...
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    Installing new system

    Hi, My new system (see below) should be arriving soon. It'll come fuly constructed but without the OS installed. So I'm wondering if there's anything special I should think about when installing the drivers and OS (Windows 2000). Antec Plus1080AMG 430W True Power Athlon XP 2800+ Corsair...
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    Any comments on my upcomming rig?

    Hi, I'm planing to assemble a new computer and would like some comments on the configuration. Case: Antec Plus 1080AMG 430W True Power Case fan (two others already installed in the case): Papst 8412NGML 80x80x25 26.5cfm 2050rpm CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2700+ (T-bred, 333MHz buss)´ CPU Cooler: Spire...
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    Comments on my upcoming rig- EDIT: Sorry, wrong forum

    Sorry, wrong forum
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    Noname CAS 2.5 400MHz or Corsair CAS 2 333Mhz

    I'm planing on geting two 512 sticks for my new rig (nForce mb, Athlon XP) and are wondering wehter to go with a Noname CAS 2.5 400MHz DDR Ram or with the Corsair CAS 2 333MHz DDR Ram. I hear that while it's posible to run the memory buss at 400 MHz and the cpu at 333 it's actuly better to run...
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    Radon 9700 Pro on a nForce 2?

    Hi, I'm sure this has been asked before, but I had no luck while searching for it so. I'm thinking of upgrading my computer and are cutently looking at getting a nForce 2 mb and a Radon 9700 Pro, will they work with each other?
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    Socet A SDRAM Motherboard

    Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my computer to a Duron 1.2 GHz and I'm wondering what motherboard to get. I want to be able to use my old SDRAM (PC 133) for now since I can't aford to buy DDRAM. Anyone have a sugiestion as to which motherboard to chose?