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    Video Card Decision Time

    I'm building a new PC and the graphics card choice is giving me the biggest headache of all. Reliability, heat, power consumption, noise level, size, performance (mostly business apps, graphics (AutoCAD, Adobe, etc), gaming compatibility (mostly Quake & Unreal...) and cost are all over the map...
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    wired and wireless users cannot see each other

    All the computers on my office network, both wired and wireless, are able to access the internet OK as well as the 2 networked printers, but the the PC's on the wired router cannot see the ones on the wireless one (and vice versa). I cannot figure out why and would appreciate any and all help to...
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    Best BIG 2 input monitor for documents work

    I'd like a bigger monitor for 99% work usage = reading & writing email, Word and Excel. I'd like to be able to view larger side-by-side documents and fit bigger spreadsheets. Also would like 2 inputs like my Viewsonic VP191b has allowing me to toggle between two computers. Does anybody know...
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    Dinosaur resurrection / upgrade

    I have to keep this old dinosaur PC running with it's current WIN98 OS and old vintage proprietary engineering programs and the Abit BH6 motherboard just kicked the bucket. Gotta replace 'er & wondering if I should replace with another BH6 (not easy to find) or perhaps look for a newer one...
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    Troubleshooting Dinosaur... no beeps, nada...

    We need some data off a proprietary program that only this one old PC we have will run so we've got to get it up and running again. It's not posting, no beeps, nada. Started ABIT BH6 motherboard naked with reset CMOS and getting no beeps at all. I've tested the PSU with a dedicated tester...
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    Are Core2 MB compatible with WIN98/XP dual boot?

    I want to build a new PC with latest hardware but still need to be able to dual boot WIN98 and WIN XP. My legacy engineering programs won't run on anything later than WIN98 and my dedicated WIN98 PC just died... so... can I run the latest stuff? Help always appreciated! CHEERS!
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    Online Software Purchasing ... OEM / DSP / Retail

    I cannot find any discussion regarding the risks or rewards of purchasing software online from companies offering DSP and OEM versions versus Retail. I'm surely not the only one to be getting these daily emails linking to these cheap software sites with a very strange URL. Not being typically...
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    WIN XP to WIN98 Network Problem

    I feel like such a dummy when it comes to networking ... everything's been running just fine and all of a sudden my two (2) WIN98 computers stopped talking to my WINXP PC. On the 98's the XP shows up in the Workgroup like it should, but "is not accessible." On the XP, only it shows up in the...
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    CPU OC reboot failure - but I am NOT overclocking

    I'm darned confused and frustrated that I cannot seem to figure this out, so I'm hoping for some help here please. All of a sudden my system won't boot up without complete shutdown and then only with F2 default boot at startup. Voice error message claims boot failure due to CPU...
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    Adding Wireless AP to my SMC7008ABR

    There's a huge variation in prices for wireless access points and I'm wondering where the price vs. quality point will best satisfy my needs. I love my SMC Barricade 7008ABR router having wired 4 computers around rather large house (inc home office) with great reliable performance (the print...
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    Viewsonic multiple input VP191b/VP930b

    Anybody have experience with either of these monitor's that can tell me how the dual inputs work? My Cornerstone P1500 lets me switch back-n-forth between two computers using two analog connections, but it doesn't sllow simultaneous split screen viewing. Is this how the Viewsonic VP191b and/or...
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    Excel 2000 suddenly crashing my PC

    I've been running Office 2000 on my Windows 98 PC for years with no problems and suddenly now Excel won't run. When opening Excel the computer locks up for several minutes then "resources low" warnings start popping up and then it all crashes. So far I have: 1. Reinstalled Office 2000. No...
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    WIN XP crashes and ceases to cooperate anymore

    I built my new computer a few months back with WIN XP-SP1 and haven't been using it much, waiting to install a Network system to link with my two other computers. Today I booted up and it crashed within a few minutes and won't let me reboot back. No reboot to previous successful config, no...
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    Best multifunction/All-in-one Laser for small business...

    I'd appreciate hearing from those currently using a laser multifunction/all-in-one unit (Printer/copier/scanner/fax) to know what they like, love, hate, ??? We need to buy one and the reviews available on-line are few. Of course the more feedback we can get the better our decision has of being...
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    Matching faceplate colors...? Beige is dead?

    All the PCs I've ever built were beige. Now we have all these really fun case colors available, but how silly does a beautiful silver chassis (like for instance my new Thermaltake Xaser III V2420AU) look with beige floppy. CD and DVD drives?? What's the best solution? :confused: Cheers...
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    Matching faceplate colors...? Beige is dead?

    All the PCs I've ever built were beige. Now we have all these really fun case colors available, but how silly does a beautiful silver chassis (like for instance my new Thermaltake Xaser III V2420AU) look with beige floppy. CD and DVD drives?? What's the best solution? :confused: Cheers, ---...
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    Matching faceplate colors...? Beige is dead?

    All the PCs I've ever built were beige. Now we have all these really fun case colors available, but how silly does a beautiful silver chassis (like for instance my new Thermaltake Xaser III V2420AU) look with beige floppy. CD and DVD drives?? What's the best solution? :confused: Cheers,
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    Memory Compatibility

    I contacted OCZ Tech Support to check compatibility of their OCZ PC-3200 2GB (2 x 1 GB) kit with a P4S800D-E mobo and they replied... "So far, we have only tested OCZ4002048PFDC-K on most popular motherboards and chipsets, like Intel 875/865 and nForce2. We have not tested it on P4S800D-E...
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    P4S800D-E / SiS 655TX beats out 875P

    Why isn't there more buzz about the SiS 655TX based P4S800D-E beating out the previous king 875P -- ASUS P4C800E? At a better price + better performance doesn't it deserve more attention?
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    SAMSUNG SM-308 8x4x32 CDRW

    SAMSUNG SM-308 8x4x32 CDRW -- nybody have any experience with this burner -- DVD combo drive? @ $106.00 it sure sounds attractive, but I want a reliable burner. Thanks in advance for any feedback! Cheers!!:)
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    SAMSUNG SM-308 8x4x32-CD-RW

    Anybody have experience with this CDRW burner -- DVD combo drive? @ $106.00 it sure sounds attractive...
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    KVM Switch Compatible with 4 button Kensington Expert Mouse

    I'm looking for a 2-port KVM Switch that is compatible with 4 button Kensington Expert Mouse. Anybody know of any? I would greatly appreciate your help!
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    OEM CPU with 15/day dealer warranty (Intel P3 1.0Ghz)

    Oooops darn it this was supposed to go in CPU forum -- sorry -- Can anybody shed some light on why there are CPUs being advertized with 15 and 30/day dealer warranty? (pricewatch and pricescan) Are the dealers reselling OEM surplus that no longer has Intel warranty? Should I avoid these? I...
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    WIN98 Explore/Open functions

    Right click on START all of sudden has the EXPLORE and OPEN functions greyed out and I don't know how or why. :confused: FIND is still there and active... wierd Anybody know how to turn 'em back on? Thanks as always for da help!
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    WIN98 crash

    Whilst defragging my c:\drive my PC locked up and apparently has disemboweled some of my drivers, config files, etc. It won't boot into safe mode nor will it allow me to reinstal Windows via my WIN98 upgrade disk cuz it apparently isn't overwriting the corrupted files and is still looking for...
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    Free Mem Pro -- does it work?

    Anybody using "Free Mem Pro" that Real.com is pumping? I'm wondering if this is snake oil or really works. http://www.real.com/accessories/freemem/main.html?src=010531EMAL1C
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    WIN2K gaming

    What is the absolutely unequivocably 100% confirmed truth whether Quake 2 will run on WIN2K (or run as well as in WIN98)?
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    Maybe an ASUS CUSL2 can save me?

    Knowing that I am OS limited I posted this in the Operating Systems forum. However, perhaps I'm motherboard limited. :confused: I know I'm being totally demanding and perhaps just a wee bit unrealistic thinking a single PC can accomodate my needs, but this (see below) is what I have and need to...
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    Will any OS allow me to do it all?

    :confused: Okay, I know I'm being totally demanding and perhaps just a wee bit unrealistic thinking a single PC can accomodate my needs, but this (see below) is what I have and need to run. But as some of you wonderfully helpful :cool: forum friends have pointed out to me, WIN98 ain't gonna let...
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    MoBo or Windows Limited? I just wanna fill 'er up...

    One would think my Abit BH6 board with an AGP and 6 PCI slots and then a vintage ISA slot, should be allowed by Windows 98 to fill all those slots up and use the full potential of the MoBo. But noooooooooooooo!!! :disgust: I've pulled an all nighter and now 1/2 my father's day trying to get this...
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    IRQ HELL

    One would think my Abit BH6 board with an AGP and 6 PCI slots and then a vintage ISA slot, should be allowed by Windows 98 to fill all those slots up and use the full potential of the MoBo. But noooooooooooooo!!! :disgust: I've pulled an all nighter and now 1/2 my father's day trying to get this...
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    Quake II - Weapons of Destruction 7.0

    Anybody laying the new WoD 7.0? I am wondering if it is worth upgrading to and more importantly, can I still play on servers running older versions once upgraded?
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    (2) Maxtor 30gb vs. (1) IBM 60gb

    Okay, killer deal available thru Staples on Maxtor HD but what about this IBM at googlegear.com? Which is better? IBM Deskstar 75GXP 60.0GB Ultra ATA/100 Mfg Part No: 07N3933, 8.5 ms, 7200 RPM, 2048 KB Cache $202.00. vs. TWO x Maxtor DiamondMax 30GB Ultra ATA/100 Mfg Part No: ST0153000U...
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    Poll: (2) Maxtor 30gb vs. (1) IBM 60gb

    Okay, killer deal available thru Staples on Maxtor HD but what about this IBM at googlegear.com? Which is better? IBM Deskstar 75GXP 60.0GB Ultra ATA/100 Mfg Part No: 07N3933, 8.5 ms, 7200 RPM, 2048 KB Cache $202.00. vs. TWO x Maxtor DiamondMax 30GB Ultra ATA/100 Mfg Part No: ST0153000U...
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    815E vs. 815EP

    Intel* doesn't show any difference between the 815E and 815EP chipset and I can't seem to find a comparison anywhere else. Can anybody fill me on the difference please? As always, thanks in advance. Ross *(http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/linecard/mainstream.htm)
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    mixing ADA33 & 100 drives on motherboard

    Is there any problem(s) with mixing ADA33 & 100 drives? I want to upgrade to an ASUS CUSL2 or ABIT SA6R to get ADA100 support, however, I wanna be sure that I can still boot up with my old 33 drive that I want to keep intact and use the high speed 100 drive to handle all my video and music...
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    Fragmaster game controller for Quake2

    I'd like to hear from anyone who has had experience with the Fragmaster game controller. I bought one cuz I was curious -- it's advertized as being made for Quake2.
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    Fragmaster game controller for Quake2

    I'd like to hear from anyone who has had experience with the Fragmaster game controller. I bought one cuz I was curious -- it's advertized as being made for Quake.
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    Joystick controllers for Quake2

    Anybody tried the Panther XL or other joysticks with Quake2? I was hoping to get one with the twist feature for faster turnarounds/spin around... My trackball just doesn't cut it and keyboard only play makes for prime frag bait.
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    RAM Performance Software Search

    I would appreciate feedback from users of any software that enhances RAM performance for WIN98 and/or WIN98SE. I'm having a helluva bad time with rebooting 3-4 times a day :| because apparently some programs aren't releasing the RAM and would like to know if any of the software out there...