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    Problem fixed, disregard pls.

    Pls disregard, problem fixed.
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    What does it mean when a DVD is drive region free,

    And how do I find out if mine is?
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    Windows 2k and my hardware, help......

    I am interested in installing Windows2k on my machine. I have heard good things, I have heard bad things. I am primarily an FPS gamer, quake 2 and 3 mostly. I have a 384/128 DSL connect. My hardware is as follows" Abit BH-6 Revision 1.0 mobo Intel Celeron 633@950 cpu Soundblaster Live...
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    Abit BH6 : Win 2k compatible?

    Now I didnt see it on the Microsoft HCL list. But I was just curious if anyone is using the BH6 with Windows 2000 Pro without any problems. Id hate to have ot get a new board just to install Win2k ....
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    DirecPC, your opinions?

    I am an avid Quake player, and I understand that it wont help too much online for me to use satellite internet for gaming, however, how does it fare when ued for downloads and things of that nature? Is it worth it? Anyone who may be using it, gimme a holer and let me know....thanx
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    Need help with Soundblaster Live! X-Gamer....Digital out

    I know when I bought this, the box says I can hook it up to my Dolby 5.1 home theatre receiver. The digital out on this card is a standard sized PC headphone jack. Is there a special cable that hooks to the receiver? Or do I need a daughter card like the SB Live Plat? Any help is appreciated.
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    Satellite Broadband, worth it? If you have it, please advise...

    I mostly play Q2 on my PC, as well as some other games. I been stuck on dialup for 4 years now, no broadband available yet in my area (go figure). I was considering this satellite broadband service as an alternative, but even the customer service representative advised me that my ping time wont...
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    Anyone using VCD Ram yet?

    I was considering getting some of this for my setup, I had heard this is really good RAM to be used with high MHz T-Birds. This RAM is new to me. So, anyone using it? Feedback? Thanx Joe
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    Anyone here REALLY into Bob Marley at all?

    I only ask because I have 3 4CD compilations of all his greatest hit still wrapped in the retail shrinkwrap. This collection retails at almost $55. I am selling them for $23.55 each...if anyone is interested, please let me know.....thanx
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    What is the main advantage of firewire over SCSI and IDE?

    I currently run a 6.4 GB 5400 RPM HD. This is the only thing I have left to upgrade....I was possibly interested in going SCSI, but then heard about this firewire concept. I am new to firewire, so be gentle ;) Anyhow, is firewire faster than SCSI? Which would give me the most speed and bang for...
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    Having problem with AMD 1 gig T-Bird....please help

    I just got a board for the CPU, the Soyo SY-K7VTA. Upon inserting my CPU (which has been taken extremely good care of) the proper way, then applying the Taisol 742 HSF. I powered up my machine. The Soyo "voice doctor" immediately replied, "The processor is damaged or installed...
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    Stylewar made a Boo-Boo ....dont laugh at me... :)

    Without researching the AMD processors, I went and purchased a brand spankin new Slot A Soyo Motherboard. Then, I purchased a 1 GHz T-Bird off of another Anandtech member. Problem is, the board is slot A, and the CPU is Socket A. Ouch...dilemma. Now my only other recourse is to either purchase a...
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    Is there a digital 5.25" CPU monitor that fits in a drive bay anywhere out there?

    Thought I saw this in a pic of someones PC, but not sure.
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    Installing 1 GHz Athlon to Taisol HSF with thermal pad......advice needed...

    I had heard through a friend, that there is a certain method to applying the thermal pad to the CPU properly and getting it to "gel" or melt onto it without causing heat issues. Forgive my ignorance, but some advice from anyone who has done this would help me out greatly. I dont wish...
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    Im about to install a 1 gig Tbird with a Taisol 742 thermal pad. Mikewarrior2 or other techies help....please :)

    I was made aware by another Anand user that it can be a bit tricky to install the heatsink properly to the CPU using the thermal pad. Perhaps some of you can give me any good advice you have so I can avoid frying my CPU. Thank you kindly in advance, Joe
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    Need your help...Anyone know any case vendors who accept paypal and sell online?

    I have every component for my Athlon system except for my tower. I curreently have enough in paypal to purchase a case, but need to get it by Friday. Do any of you guys know any online companies besides 2cooltek.com who take paypal?
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    Would a 250W PS be enough to run an Athlon system?

    I dont have many peripherals, just my HDD, DVD, and Radeon 32MB DRR. The Athlon will be a 1 gig, running with a Taisol HSF. Think my PS is good enough?
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    Athlon can be used with PC100 RAM?

    Forgive my ignorance, new to the AMD scene. I was previously told that the Athlon can only be used with PC133 ram. It was made known to me today that my PC100 with Hyundai chips is also acceptable to be used with a 900-1gig Athlon. What are your opnions?
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    Thinking of going from Celeron 633@950 to PIII 900+ ......need advice

    I just started using a Celeron 633@950 two weeks ago, and have found some stuff ive sold, giving me the ability to now upgrade even further to a PIII. I have a first revision Abit BH-6 board, that even with the latest bios flash, doesnt support any PIII's over 600 MHz, which sucks :( My...
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    Anyone know of any good sites that deal in cases?

    Looking for a site that has a wide supply...
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    EDITED: Wrong Forum...

    Never OC'ed, comes with big heatsink and fan.......got a 950 C2 so this is just gonna lay around now........$43.55 shipped. DAMMIT SORRY GUYS.......im tired, clicked wrong forum...
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    Rounded IDE Cables...ATA 100 and 66...cheap....

    Goto pccables.com, they have a decent selection of rounded (not floppy) cables for around 15$ each. They look good, improve airflow throughout your tower, and are more efficient than "homemade" rounded IDE cables. They are 80 wire, twisted pair to avoid the crosstalk that one cannot...
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    Need help with Celeron Voltage

    I just received my Celeron today from Compuwiz. He was gonna help me overclock it, but I think I wanna run it at default for a few days first to test something. I know to OC it he told me make sure I have the voltage set for 1.85v. Does anyone know however, the default voltage for a 633 MHz...
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    Just got DVD player for PC, anyone know where I can buy used DVD's?

    I know there must be a forum for DVD's and such such as this one for computer hardware. Anyone know of a good forum or site where a person can buy used DVD's from other people (not companies)? Also, I see people selling decoder cards with DVD players for their PC's. Does every DVD player...
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    Forgive ignorance, what is stepping and cb0 cc0?

    I have been in the market for a processor, and I see many people referring to overclocked CPU's and stepping and cb0 and stuff....What does all that mean? I understand most of you are busy, not looking for a detailed technical explanation, just a brief as to how this is done and how exactly does...
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    P2 350 to Celeron 667

    I am an avid Q2 player, currently run a P2 350 with 196 MB of SDRAM Cas2. Unfortunately, my ISP only connects at 28.8 due to crowdedness, and lag can be a bit of a problem ( no broadband avail here ). I have just recently upgraded from the first gen Viper 550 16 MB vid card to an ATI Radeon 64...