Search results

  1. B

    Can anyone recommend a good router?

    Right now we have a Netgear MR314 802.11b router, and it's just not performing nearly as well as I'd like (for example, the PS3 browser speed test show around 550k download and 11k upload). So I'm looking at getting an 802.11g router, but I'm not sure which would be best. We currently have a...
  2. B

    is a 256mb ram upgrade going to be worth $160+?

    Damn this gaming hobby... I play a lot of BF2, and have considered upgrading from 768mb of ram to 1gb (going from 128x2 + 256x2 to 256x4) to help with stuttering issues. The problem is that I have a RDRAM mobo (Dell) so it won't be cheap to upgrade. And the cost of 512 sticks make those a...
  3. B

    How do I unblock pm's?

    I need to find out how to unblock private messages. I can't find the option in my profile, in the "help" page, or the FAQ's. I'm not even sure how I blocked them in the first place.
  4. B

    XP repair installation woes

    My system has been getting continually more screwed up over the last week, so I'm trying an XP repair reinstallation. My system does recognize the cd-rom, and the drive works fine. I insert the XP disc, hit "install", then "reinstall", download new setup files, then it executes the first...
  5. B

    Sound card recommendations, por favor

    I haven't kept up with sound card specs at all, so I need some guidance... Right now I'm using a SBLIve! Value OEM card that I've had for about 5 years (in a 2.4ghz comp). My wife has ordered a pair of Zalman 5.1 headphones for her spiffy new laptop, and I WILL be requisitioning these for...
  6. B

    Prolink 6600gt running great

    My Prolink 6600gt runs like a charm. Had it for a few weeks now, and the only issue I have seen was some minor texture color-change in the Far Cry demo (when I killed someone on the beach, about 1 in 10 times the sand texture beneath them would turn purple; I think it's a driver issue and not...
  7. B

    Anyone know about Prolink?

    I saw that the Prolink 6600gt agp at Newegg is about $20 cheaper than the Leadtek I am considering. Also comes with the HDTV connector. Does anyone know anything about or have experience with Prolink cards?
  8. B

    Power Supplies - what should be minimum amperage be on each rail?

    edit: who would like some 'futureproofing'... and who wouldn't? that 'who' was a typo, Zoidberg style. My ti4200 died in my Dell 8250, so I'm looking at video card upgrades. Given all the thing I'm running in my system (two DVD drives, two hard drives, 4-6 usb devices, plus upgrading to...
  9. B

    Sunday, April 17th - the day the gaming died

    A few months ago I had to replace a fan in my Chaintech ti4200, and in the interim before the fan arrived I was looking at upgrading (thread is here: 6600gt or 6800 thread) I got the replacement fan, installed it, and all was well for a few months. On Friday night I was thinking "man, this...
  10. B

    6800 w/rebate, or 6600gt w/o rebate hassle?

    I am looking at upgrading from a ti4200. I don't want to invest in a new mobo to get PCI-E slots, so it looks like the 6800 and 6600gt are my two best AGP choices. I can get a good 6600gt for around $230 (before tax), IF I can find someone who actually has the thing in stock. I'd really like...
  11. B

    Khypermedia KDRWDUA 8x dual format DVD burner feedback, anyone?

    I received a 50$ gift certificate for Amazon.com yesterday. I saw that they have the Khypermedia KDRWDUA dual format DVD burner on sale (through TigerDirect) for $59. I've searched but cannot find any reviews of this burner (either positive or negative). Does anyone have experience with it, or...
  12. B

    rock-solid 802.11g router suggestions

    I need to replace a Netgear MR314 wireless router, as this one is having problems resolving DNS addresses (needs to be reset MANY times each day, hope to reset it with a baseball bat soon). I'd like to go ahead and get an 802.11g router since they aren't too much more than the B routers...
  13. B

    future RDRAM price trends, anyone?

    Has anyone heard any info (or guesses) on future RDRAM price trends? I need to get more memory for my system, but I don't want to spend $220 if in just a month or three it would cost me quite a bit less. I don't know if there are price drops expected for RDRAM, or if it is at a plateau and...
  14. B

    fyi regarding Battlefield: 1942 and memory usage

    I've noticed a lot of people wondering about memory required for new games, specifically BF1942. I was checking the memory usage of BF1942 today with the WinXP Task Manager. After opening the game and joining an online server, and then letting the map load completely, I shut the game down and...
  15. B

    is Syncmax memory okay, or waste of $$?

    I noticed on Pricewatch.com that I can get a 256mb stick of Syncmax pc1066 rdram (184pin) for $91 from here: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/digi4me/rdramrimmem.html Anyone have experience with Syncmax memory? I can't find any reviews on the net. My guess is that they are an OEM supplier. I will...
  16. B

    recs for quiet vid card fan replacement

    I have a Chaintech GF4ti4200 with 128mbRAM. I just got a new computer, and about the only thing you can hear running is the video card fan. Can anyone suggest a quiet replacement fan? I won't be OC'ing the card. Here's the link to the model I have...
  17. B

    painting beige drive face to match black case

    I just got a new Dell comp, and want to install my CDRW that's in my old comp. Problem is that the new case is black, and the old cdrw is beige. So it'll look pretty tacky. Has anyone painted a drive face to match a new case? I didn't know if anyone could suggest a type of paint to use...
  18. B

    connecting front panel audio to sound card

    I just got a Dell 8250. It was one of the rebate deal systems, so it just has integrated audio. I pulled my SBLive! soundcard (Value edition) from my old comp and installed it into the new system without problems. BUT, I need to connect the front panel headphone connector to the new sound...
  19. B

    Enermax EG-365P-VE vs. Directron TT-350SS

    I'm looking at power supplies now, and found two that I like. Which would those of you in the know go for? 1) Directron Silent TT-350SS link to TT-350SS 2) Enermax EG365P-VE link to Enermax They are within $5 of one another.
  20. B

    case form question re: mini vs mid tower

    Anyone have an opinion on mini-tower vs. mid-tower cases? I'm looking at the Antec SLK1600 Mini Tower case (300wPS, for $49 at Googlegear.com). But I'm worried that it might be too cramped. Googlegear has a house-brand case that's a mid-tower with a 300Wps for the same price (give or take a...
  21. B

    Aopen boards any good?

    I'm looking at an Aopen SiS-648 based motherboard (model is AX45-8XN). Can anyone give me feedback regarding Aopen quality? I haven't used any of their components before. Thx, and Happy Turkey Day.
  22. B

    does installing nForce2 require HD reformat?

    I read that installing an nForce2 mobo in a system requires a reformat of the hd. Is this true?
  23. B

    BAHHHH!!!! this upgrade decision is painful

    I'm going to upgrade my cpu/mobo, and I think I've narrowed down my choices. But this decision is starting to get painful, especially in covering the last few details... I'm looking at these possibilities: Athlon XP system: Nforce2 motherboard: LEADTEK Motherboard K7NCR18D-PRO Nforce2-ST...
  24. B

    dell cases? and affordable suggestions?

    First, let me say that I know jack about cases.... I have a friend who has a fairly new Dell 8200. The thing is incredibly quiet, as in you don't realize it's even running. It has what I would consider to be a pretty sweet case. Ducting for the fan to get the air where you need it, side door...
  25. B

    wwjd with $350?

    Okay, I'm pretty knowledgeable regarding computers. At least I thought I was until I started reading through all these forums... :confused: I want to upgrade my current system (P3 1Ghz with 512mb pc133 mem) to a P4 system or equiv. AMD system. I'm going to reuse most of my current system, like...
  26. B

    confusing info on ECS P4VXASD2 V5.X

    I keep looking at the ECS P4VXASD2 V5.X mobo, since it supports the 533fsb P4 and DDR & SDRAM. Here's my dilemma: the board uses the P4X333 chipset from Via. Which should support the 333mhz DDR. BUT, the ECS site says in it's specs that it only supports the DDR266/DDR233 memory. So, do you...
  27. B

    P4 mobo recs, and I know what I'm wanting

    I had a specific motherboard in mind last week, but it's been really hard to find. So I'm just going to request opinions to see what everyone recommends. I'm looking at the P4 2.4 w/533Mhz fsb. (An Athlon XP 2400+ isn't out of the question though, if prices drop a bit more; but I like the P4's...
  28. B

    ECS - good mobo's ?

    I'm looking at upgrading my 1ghz system to a P4 2.4Ghz chip. I've seen an ECS mobo available for about $60 that seems to have all the features I want. But with it being only $60 I keep thinking it's too good to be true. From what I've read regarding reviews of ECS products, that's about what...