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    replace the radeon 8500 hs/fan with a duron 800 heatsink/fan?

    the amd duron 800 heatsink is all aluminum with a footprint slightly larger, but is quite a bit taller. i am not worried about the asethics. will it take away the heat sufficently? and can i still plug it into the power onboard? my guess is no on the plugging in... i think the current 8500...
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    Computer won't get pass initial POST screen....

    My computer won't get pass initial POST screen.... I thought it was a hard drive issue, since in the last year... I've gone through three hard drives with fairly light usage. It would lock up in windows and generally a shutdown and reboot would help. And it seemed like it was occuring only...
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    Dual PIII1.13 or a Single PIII1.4?

    Which one is faster a Dual PIII1.13 or a Single PIII1.4? I am guessing the Dual PIII, but by how much? Thanks.
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    Where do i buy the TV-Out add-in card for the A7N266-VM?

    Where do i buy the TV-Out add-in card for the A7N266-VM? I tried looking around the asus site, but i couldn't find any information. Thanks for your help.
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    Stuck with Linux Debian... How Do I reformat the Drive to Windows NT?

    I recently installed Linux Debian on my computer, and I wanted to go back to Windows NT. The Windows NT 4.0 setup works fine, the cd-room boots right up, formats the drives, and the CD finishes copying the files, tells me to remove any floppies or CDs to reboot and continue the setup. However...
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    Is there a way to run multiple instances of a program?

    Is there a way to run multiple instances of a program on the same machine in Windows 2000 or Windows XP?
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    AMD 2300+

    This weekend, i've been seeing ads for a AMD 2300+ in retail computers. Does anyone have more details on this chip? 166FSB?
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    Barton 2500+ 0323

    Just got the Barton 2500+ 0323 from Newegg! Does any know how well it overclocks, my new motherboard doesn't come for another week?
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    2100+ Treb B Overclocking Trouble

    I am having trouble getting at Stable overclocked 2100+ System, I want to do 13x166Mhz = 2166Mhz (XP 2700+). I have the voltage set at 1.775V actual is 1.81V, on a N-Force2 Soltek SL-75MRN-L. I installed a Radeon 8500 LE, because I was experiencing funky lines at 133FSB. I have 512 of Samsung...
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    Are two Athlon XP's in a Dual Configuration Stable?

    Will it be stable if I mod two Athlon XP's and run them in a Dual Configuration? I plan on using this as a server application on a Gigabyte GA-7DPXDW+ or a CHAINTECH 7KDD (AMD 760 MPX). Thanks.
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    Are Dual Athlon XP's Stable?

    Will it be stable if I mod two Athlon XP's and run them in a Dual Configuration? I plan on using this as a server application on a Gigabyte GA-7DPXDW+ or a CHAINTECH 7KDD (AMD 760 MPX). Thanks.
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    How do i compile with Linux Debian30r1?

    I am new to linux, and i can't figure out how to compile my network drivers. I've already transfered all of the files(.c, and .h's) to a temporary directory on the drive, but i don't know how to compile it. It came with a Makefile, so i tried typing in make Makefile and gcc Makefile. When i...
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    How do i setup a mailing list / newsletter?

    How do i setup a mailing list / newsletter? Thanks for your help.
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    What's the best way to Underclock?

    What's the best way to Underclock? My goal is to reduce the amount of heat. Thanks.
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    How much could I under clock a 1700+ TBred-A?

    How much could I under clock a 1700+ TBred-A? I am having some stability issues with my 1U server, it is crashing once every week. I think it due to heat. Right now it is running at stock voltage of 1.5V and 133Mhz Bus.
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    Asus A7N266-VM AA OR MSI KM2M Combo-L

    I am going to build a 1U Server, and I am debating on which motherboard to get Asus A7N266-VM AA (AMD Assured Version) NVIDIA nFORCE 220 Chipset 266/200MHz FSB Motherboard Micro ATX- OR MSI Motherboard for AMD processors Model KM2M Combo-L based on the KM266 Chipset and VT8235. I am looking...
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    Onboard NForce Problem

    I am having problems with my Soltek SL-75MRN-L with on board Geforce 4 MX enabled. When I run the Sandra 2003 Memory Bandwidth Benchmarks, the enitre screen shakes back and forth and is scrambled a bit. I've installed all of the lastest drivers for my board from N-Vidia, and my FSB and AGP are...
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    SL-75MRN-L Video Problems

    I am having problems with my Soltek SL-75MRN-L with on board Geforce 4 MX enabled. When I run the Sandra 2003 Memory Bandwidth Benchmarks, the enitre screen shakes back and forth and is scrambled a bit. I've installed all of the lastest drivers for my board from N-Vidia, and my FSB and AGP are...
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    Cheap 2100+ OC Cooling Solution Suggestions Needed!

    I'm looking into the Volcano 10+ A1671 and the Vantec AeroFlow VA4-C7040, they're about the same price of $23/$27. I am willing to spend $30 at max. The Volcano 10+ is approved for the 3200+ by AMD and is rated for 3400+. And i'm not sure what the Vantec AeroFlow is rated up too... I'll be...
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    How do I hide a program in the taskbar?

    Hi, How do I hide a specific program that is always running from being displayed in the taskbar and the system tray in WinXP pro? I run it manually as soon as I boot up then I pretty much just have it run 24/7, but i don't want it to clutter up my space. Thanks. Edit: Sorry, To...
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    Windows XP Taskbar Grouping HELP!

    Ever since I got Windows XP (over a year ago)... I can't stand having all of my open programs grouping up and cascading when I only have a few browser windows open. I know how to turn it off, so it's like Windows 9x, or 2000. However, I like how it groups all of the same types together. Is...
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    Is a firewall enough for a small law firm?

    Hi, I'm helping setup a network for my friend's law firm (5 computers). I'm going to put in a server to backup their data(their doing it all on floppies right now...!@!@ and using AOL dial up) Their dsl internet will pass through a watchdog firewall, then into the router where it will split...
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    My 2100+ barely overclocks

    My second rig at home, is a 2100+ XP T-Bred B 0301 or 0302 (I forgot)... I can only get it to 1944 = 13.5 * 144 stable on a Soyo KT333 Dragon Lite. My vCore is 1.74V, it ran for 2 hours during a burn in test at 1998 = 13.5 * 144, but eventually reboot by itself. The temps are 42C on full load...
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    How Do I unlock a 1700+ Above 12.5?

    How Do I unlock a 1700+ T-Bred B Above 12.5? I have it running at 12.5 * 141, stable at 1.60V (I just realized that 1.60V is stock and not 1.50V) So now I have this craving to unclock it, since my mobo can't go any higher by FSB(PCI Speeds) than 144Mhz. Thanks in advance. -Calvin.
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    Does overclocking cause memory errors?

    I overclocked my 1700+ XP to a 2100+ XP, and I think i've been getting more memory errors lately surfing the internet. My fsb is at 140, and I have samsung 2100 cl2.5 Is this possible?
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    How do i overclock a 8500?

    after seeing my radeon 8500 get decimated by 3dmark03, it needs an overclock. But how to overclock it? any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
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    How can I OC more? 1700XP+

    I'm having problems OC'n to hit the 2000Mhz mark. I can't oc any higher than 12.5 * 144fsb with this setup. My CPU vcore is at 1.625 and i tried to increase the DDR voltage to 2.7v but it didn't even help by 1fsb. I got it up to 1938Mhz (12.5 * 155), using out of sync memory timings...
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    FSB vs DRAM Speed Help

    Is it possible to increase the FSB, and not the memory bus speed. So that the clock speed is higher, but leaving the memory speed lower? My Samsung 2100 512mb cas2.5 is holding me back. I run a 1700+ XP at 2100+ - 2200+, but i can't get the fsb above 145 without it crashing. Thanks.