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    macbook pro resolution

    I noticed right out of the box, my 15" Macbook Pro (1400X900) is not as sharp as windows. Am I missing any settings? I tried all settings in system preferences related to this.
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    Quad core AMD vs. Intel

    I am planning to build a server based graphic work station. Which CPU is good AMD (opetron 2350) or Intel (xeon E53xx) ? I am thinking to go Dual CPU tyan or supermicro boards. My main purpose is to run 3dsmax, maya and photoshop. Please advise me on which CPU and Which dual CPU mobo
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    Where is Guides thread in this forum??

    Few Weeks I used to follow Buying Guide for building computers. I didn't find that one. Could sombody send a look to that. I am looking for the thred maintainined by one of the member not by the Anand..
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    Free top of the line cell phone for Sprint pcs users

    When you add this item to cart it is actually taking to Amazon.com What is authenticity in this deal??? Link to Amazon
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    100's of training courses @IEEE (Computer.org) $86/year

    This is IEEE Home page and is offering membership for $86/Year What you get · Full time access to Distance learning Campus · Full listing of courses available at Link1 · Personal subscription to Computer - Award winning Magazine · Generous discounts · Digital Library - Downloadable Articles...
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    Need configuration for LINUX box

    Could please suggest me best configuration for a desktop pc for REDHAT or Mandrake or Linux. My budget is $400 (Monitor not included). P4 PREFFERED. - NOT KEEN ON CHIPSET - Looking for OC capability. - main use as web server for hosting on my dsl Thanks in Advannce. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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    unable to read dvd+rw media

    I burned a data dvd in sony dru-500a using nero. I am able to read the same data from the same burner. But Acer 1640 or my thinkpad is not able to recognize the media. Is there some thing I am doing wrong.
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    OC System machines are hot??

    Are those ocsystem.com machines are hot?
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    T'Bird Vs XP

    I am planning to upgrade my 1.3 Tbird to 1700XP. Can I find significant difference? 1700 XP is compatible with A7M266 Mobo?
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    Hastings Closing deals!!

    I Don't know about other places !! In our town Bloomington IL, Hastings store is closing and offering 20% discounts on the lowest ticketed prices. There are lots of software too. I bought Memorox DVD+RW 5 pack @ $27.99 + tax
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    Nero Burner works only in administrator

    Nero Version 5.5 OS win2000 Able burn only in WIN2000 Admin mode. Normal users unable to burn onto CD. Looked at help comes with Nero says administrator need to provide burn rights to users. I don't know how to do this. I assigned full privilages to nero folder as well as to Device to all...
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    disabling ACPI in A7M266

    How to disable ACPI in A7M266? The reason I want to disble this is My system is rebooting when I am using my MAYA sound card (WDM driver). I am booting from SCSI (Tekram).
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    IRQ Problem??

    Win2000 showing more devices assigned to IRQ9 (My audio card and Video Card) My Audio Card is Maya. Sometimes my audio card sometimes not working. Microsoft Article says disable PnP OS...
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    Space required for Video

    Hello Folks! Just completed my AMD 1.33(running at 1.4 Ghz 266)512MB, Radeon 32MB DDR U2W50gb HDD Running Great!! Two questions Now Its time ti add my AUDIO and add another HDD for my audio video files for editing 1. AUDIOTRAK INCA88 audio card with Multichannel AD-DA external Box What is...
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    Power Problem

    Antec 1044B with 400W A7M266 Motherboard with 1.33 Mhz 512 MB RAM Before going to Bed I am shutting down the computer. I am noticing in the morning that my computer is booted up. I have DSL connection, I thought somebody is sending magic pockets to my Wake on LAN card and I removed Ethernet...
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    SCSI and IDE

    with SCSI and IDE (master )both in place, while installing WIN2K on SCSI , will OS identify the SCSI disk as C drive? Last time I tried and IDE is showing as C and SCSI as D Any solution?
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    CDRW and DVD on the same Bus

    I connected CDRW(TDK velo 121032) (master) and dvd as the slave on the secondary IDE.A7M266 is MOBO OS identified all the drives. Here are my Qs 1. when making CD to CD burning, Nero is giving warning saying both drives are on same BUS may cause CDRW to work at less that 12X speed. Is it a...
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    SCSI harddisk problem

    I just build a AMD1.33 512 mb with 2940u2w and I have Primary slave CDRW I have Secondary Master DVDROM SCSI terminated on controler with external terminator I connected my SCSI hard disk .Intially system didn't identify SCSI harddisk without IDE harddisk at Primary Master.I loaded OS in SCSI...
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    Memory Tweaks or Overclock

    For my new machinie 1.33 athlon 266 fsb PC2100 (Crucial ECC) A7M266 MB ATI RAEDEON 32MB DDR graphic card How can change my memory speed ? is it possible? What else componnents I can do tweaks?
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    Power Problem

    Last night I build the machine with athlon 1.33 GHz, A7M266 with Antec 1040 Case and Power supply 400w. Every time (only when I connecting the power cord), As soon as I am connecting the power All the fans (Case + CPU) are rotating for a two sec and power LED is on for two sec along with Fans ...
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    Primary Secondary and SCSI

    Help me Folks!! I building a Athlon Machine with SCSI U2W LVD HDD and NO IDE HardDisk.I have IDE dvd and IDE CD-RW. My questions are 1. Where to Connect IDE DVD and CD-RW on motherboard(A7M266). Primary Controller or Secondary Controller ?? 2. I am using AHA-2940U2W with 68 to 80b Pin...
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    How to recognize AMD Athlon FSB?

    Just Now I got OEM AMD Athlon 1.33GHz. On top It has following printed on it A1333AMS3C AX1A0112MPMW Y5018851040 MADE IN MALAYSIA WHICH # INDICATE 1.3 GHz AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE FSB AS 266MHz Is this the latest one available?
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    Hoontech DSP 24 Audio Card

    Where can I order this card?
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    What is the Best Cooling Fan for AMD Athlon 1.33 Ghz 266Mhz

    What is the best Cooling Fan? I just ordered one at http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pcpartscollection/thun133ghz26.html
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    Toshiba vs ACER/AOPEN 1640

    Which is the best DVD ROM? This site is indicating AOPEN(ACER) is the best http://www.cdspeed2000.com/go.php3?link=dvdresults.php3
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    Best Audio Card

    Which is the best audio card for CD mastering and converting old tapes to CDs?
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    A7M266 Asus MB

    I ordered Rev 1.04 . Is this the Lastest Revision?
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    Building External Firewire CD-RW

    What do I need to build a ext Firewire CD-RW? Can Somebody list all the Parts required? BTB does Sony Firewire CD-RW is BurnProof? :confused:
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    SCSI vs FireWire CD RWs

    :confused: Hello Folks! SCSI vs Firewire CD RWs Which is the best one ? What is the Sustained speed between two devices? For the same Buffer memory, which one is more reliable? For the same price, Which one I need to buy? Help me
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    Dual processor Motherboards

    Can somebody help me in finding out Dual processor motherboards? I am trying to build a dual processor machine..Pentium 4 or AMD athlon(1.1ghz):confused: