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    SSD on older MAC question

    Hi I'm running older G5 PPC Quad system ,,, am now interested in SSD. would like opinions on going with excelsior card if that is even possible, if not then SSD is second choice for boot drive. Any opinions on best models and experiences, success stories, whatever,,, appreciated...
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    Nvidia 8800 for the mac??

    Hey All I've been looking at the possibility of a MAC lately and trying to piece one together. My question is wether the Nvidia 8800GT is different for the MAC as opposed to the PC? My impression, thus far, is that the MAC version is built without SLI capability as compared to PC...
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    ?? Leopard on a G5 Quad ??

    Hello to all. I'm new to MAC, was given an older IMAC,,, I like it, it's different, maybe a lil slow at times,,, but I do like the simplicity... That said I am curious to know if OSX installs itself in either 32 bit or 64 bit depending on your hardware. For instance, the new MAC PRO is a...
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    beyond 4 gigs ram in xp ???

    Hey kids Hello to all it's been a while,,, hope you are all well. I tried to search and cannot find any info regarding XP and the 4 gig memory limitation so I gotta ask,,,k, has there been any work around or fix to allow XP to address more than 4 gigs of memory come down the pike ...
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    ??? new Mac Pro vs Intel

    Hello to all At the risk that this question has been addressed somewhere else,,, Has anyone here done a side by side test of the new Mac Pro against a comparable Intel system. I have to admit that I've been real close to pushing the BUY button more than once but I have concerns.
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    linux for amd64 ???

    I've been looking at the posibility of going Linux on my new amd 64,, I'd like to know if anyone can tell me if there is a distro that will allow me to run Photoshop, Maya, Director, Dreamweaver and apps such as these.. Thnx in advance for replies
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    Would like your opinions

    Hey guys and Dolls,,, I'd like to know if you folks can give me some insight. I am entertaining the thought of a dual Xeon rig for improving my performance with graphic stuff,,(MAYA< ADOBE< FLASH,,,that kinda stuff)... Yes, I do game from time to time, but it's not what I live for. With...
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    Compaq x1000 question on CPU upgrade

    Hey All !! I'm thinking of adding some muscle to my x1000 centrino...Need your opinion.. I'm looking at a new CPU 1.7 gig with 2mgb cache, am now at 1.3 with 512 of RAM... ?? Will this new CPU give me the boost I'm looking for ?? Should I go with 2700 DDR ?? Or am should i just get a faster...
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    upgrading my laptop

    I did not know where to post this question so I am trying here first... I need a laptop GURU to help me out... I just bought a laptop from a close relative and want to upgrade it's CPU so I tried to find one on pricewatch. Problem is that I can't make out what the specs should be for this...
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    How to Cluster PCs

    Hi, Is there anyone out there who can give me some helpfull advice ?? I'd like to know if it's posible to setup 2 or more PCs running XP in a cluster resulting in a multi-processor environment. And ,, What apps would I need to make this happen? Can I accomplish this via a router or should the...
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    Need a little help with Linux/Knoppix Noo B to linux,, anyone care to help

    Need a little help with Linux/Knoppix I'm new to Linux and have been reading the help and docs to get up to date, but I'm a little confused. 1 is I see a couple of consoles but don't see what they are for/how they differ I have an X-console a shell console a root shell console 2...
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    PAYPAL users Bware,,, virus poses as paypal letter

    Although most in these forums may already know, I've browsed around and have seen nothing on this topic,,, so here goes !!! It seems there is a virus being spread via Email ,,, the letter comes in the form of an alert from PAYPAL that states you need to renew your account(should you have...
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    nvidia gf 4ti 4200 ??

    Am using a Nvidia Gforce 4ti 4200 ,,, Can this card be flashed to higher card type ?? if so ,, How do I do that if not ,, can anyone tell me how much can I overclock it safely ??? thnx in advance
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    need info about Dual Processors

    have'nt done alot with dual processors and wan't opinions for a personal PC (unsure if I'll be MS or if GNU OS) machine will be for doing graphics & webs, delving into games ,,, flight sims and fpshooters (splinter cell,, comando,, ww II 1948 ,, ) by the same token,,, be an entry level server...