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    MSI K7N2 Delta, Windows S2k3 and SATA...not all working together

    The system has been running off IDE drives fine. I decided to switch to SATA drives, I was planning on using windows to mirrir the IDE drive onto the SATA drive and then remove the IDE drive (hoping it all then works off the serial drive-have had good luck with windows mirroring lately)...
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    MSI K7NS Delta, SATA and Windows Server 2003

    The system has been running off IDE drives fine. I decided to switch to SATA drives, I was planning on using windows to mirrir the IDE drive onto the SATA drive and then remove the IDE drive (hoping it all works-have had good luck with windows mirroring lately). However, I cannot even get the...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    I have the MSI SLI board and am having an issue I cannot figure out and am probably just not aware enough anymore of the little nuances of the chipsets. I have 4 sticks of ddr...2 are ddr 333, 2 are ddr 400. Both are pairs and all are 512 meg. So, I put all four in and the most I can get is...
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    "MS to intro hardware-linked security for AMD64, Itanium, future CPUs"-The Register

    Read it again guys-this is a new set of instructions, in the hardware, that COULD refuse to run certain code. It starts with the Athlon 64 cpu. This 'optimization' or whatever, is being advertised as an enhancement that could and should block certain viruses, specifically worms that execute...
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    "MS to intro hardware-linked security for AMD64, Itanium, future CPUs"-The Register

    Anyone else read this and gasp? MS to intro hardware-linked security for AMD64, Itanium, future CPUs http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/33729.html Cheers Greg
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    Which is best TV Tuner for recording...TV!

    Check out www.doom9.org I built what is basically a TiVo system and it works awesome with little tweaking to get what I want. I used a card made for the purpose, the Hauppauge WinTV PVR 250. It is a PCI card that comes with nice recording/viewing software and the hardware, with the latest bios...
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    Sceptre 19" LCD w/15ms refresh!?

    Check this out http://www.sceptre.com/Products/LCD/x9naga.htm This monitor sells at Sams club (on line at least) for $699 including shipping. I just bought a KDS Rad-9 with a 35ms refresh and it hurts when playing FPS games. This claims a faster refresh by dividing the screen in half and...
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    DVI vs. Analog on 19" LCD

    Wow...that 'clear type' thing worked pretty good. Almost too good. I might have to see if I can get used to it. The jaggies are the issue more than anything. I played JKII to see how it looks (already finished the game on a CRT) and am not overly impressed. Was playable, but one could almost get...
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    DVI vs. Analog on 19" LCD

    Ok, so I took the plunge and picked up the KDS 19' RAD-9 at Sams Club for $900. I am happy but not elated with the quality of the video, little jaggy for me. I have a Visiontek (I think) GF3 Ti200...no DVI out... I will be needing a VIVO card and am wondering if I should go after a newer GF$...
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    19" lcd's-CTX, KDS, Samsumg?

    hmmmm.that is food for thought as my GF3 does not have a DVI port, so I would be going analog. A new cable makes it better you say, the cable it comes with stinks. I wonder if I need to consider a new video card also. Without being a FPS player, I cannot notice a huge difference between my GF2...
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    19" lcd's-CTX, KDS, Samsumg?

    Yes, my patience is being tested as Anandtech has promised more LCD reviews and I am curious to what they observe. I found a great lacking of 19" reviews on trusted sites but a whole bunch of 15" and 17" reviews. Sams Club has been selling this 19" KDS for a while now and the stocks are starting...
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    19" lcd's-CTX, KDS, Samsumg?

    Greetings Sams club has me thinking about a KDS Rad-9 as it is a mere $900 right now and they are good with returns if there are dead pixels. However, in doing reasearch, I came across this deal at Newegg: CTX INTL. 19" LCD MONITOR Model PV910MD Retail Speifications: 19" Diagonal Viewable...
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    Awesome Mail Server-inexpensive to boot!

    The biggest problem I found with Exchange and most mail servers was blocking out spammers from using you as a relay. They all claim to have authentication techniques and security features, but many times properly enabling them made learning Linux sound like a kids game. Others simply did not...
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    Awesome Mail Server-inexpensive to boot!

    Argosoft is a very easy Windows based server to install as part of a web server My intial post I did err in saying any platform. I should have said any Windows platform (95/98/Me/2K/XP/Server/Nt, etc.) Now had you completely read the second post, I did clarify Windows based. I am always...
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    Awesome Mail Server-inexpensive to boot!

    Esmith might be free, but it does not offer any additional features compared to ArgoSoft. Esmith does, however, have warnings about installation, wants to completely reformat your hard drive and reinstall Linux and does not appear to be simple. When you have a stable server, running multiple...
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    Awesome Mail Server-inexpensive to boot!

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    Awesome Mail Server-inexpensive to boot!

    For those of you that run networks of any size, a good mail server that can be purchased for less than a good used car is hard to find. Personally, I spent a few years groaning over Eudora World Mail while searching for a replacement. I found ArGoSoft. www.argosoft.com Argosoft is an awesome...
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    Soyo Dragon and USB probs

    I tried something last night that worked and I am not too sure it should have worked! I have an Asus usb card that came with a Slot A motherboard. It has the correct cable to connect to the USB header so I tried it and it worked. However, there are a bunch of components on the Asus card. On the...
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    Soyo Dragon and USB probs

    I have the original Dragon and cannot seem to get the additional USB headers to function. Needless to say, it is driving me crazy! The bios is set for 'All Functional' and XP sees all three headers for a total of 6 ports. Yet, nothing I plus into them is detected. I have tried other USB...
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    looking for a good scanner

    I would not buy the Canon. Canon scanners are CMOS scanner. I greatly prefer a CCD scanner. The quality is simply higher but the cost is also higher. You get wht you pay for! Look at Epson scanners. Specifically, the 1250 as an entry level. The 1650 if you also plan on film scanning. I am not...
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    Biostar M7VKS Temp probe issues

    Hello! Had the Biostar M7VKS up and running for a few days (moms new computer, am testing it) and it works great! Except for the bios temp readings and, even weirder, the VIA HW monitor information. Setup is....(cheesy drumrroll) AMD Athlon 700 Chrome Orb 128 meg ram the motherboard (everything...
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    Problem with Windows XP and onboard raid

    Don't be shy...I have the Dragon with Promise RAID and will be looking to see if this is a workable solution. Please keep us posted! Cheers Greg
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    Logitech Wingman Strike Force 3d problem

    I have the strike force 3d joystick. Dtects fine in Win2K. I am using the latest beta DirectX drivers 8.1. The software calls for at least DirectX8.0a. Fine, right? Nope. The software tells me I do not have the correct version of DirectX to proceed, that it requires at least 8.0a. Well, last I...
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    Soyo Dragon and System Monitor!

    I have had the Dragon for three days and started noticing the computer getting slower and slower. Windows media player and other programs would lock before opening. I had already rebuilt Windows 2K, downloaded updates, checked all hardware, worked the bios, nothing seemed to 'speed up' the...
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    help with AMD - win2000 problem!!!!

    Ok. I am assuming you have the KT133 chipset as shown on this link here If so, you have an on-board sound controller. Win2K does not like the AC97 controller for some reason. I had the same problem with the Epox 8KTA series of boards. Before you start to install, go into the bios and completely...
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    Innovision GTS 2Pro problems

    Ok, I wrote recent regarding a possible heating problem. I am now more akin to thinking this card has a problem. The only way the system runs is if I reduce the graphic acceleration in the monitors control panel. I put the card into another computer, got the same result. Anyone else have this...
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    Colling problems w/ Inno3d Pro 64meg

    My rig seems to be freezing a lot. First thought was a bad driver and it was time to clean up so I reformatted the HD and reinstalled 2K. The problem never went away and I have tried varying drivers for the various items I have. Then, I installed Tropico...great game...I think I lost a...
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    AMD system goes to sleep....at anytime...

    Thanks for the reply... Here is some additional information on the settings. I have turned off all energy saving properties. It is in 'always on' mode, all screen savers are off. Cheers Greg
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    AMD system goes to sleep....at anytime...

    Help! Hello everyone... System as follows: Creative modemblaster-PCI Linksys NIC Duron 600 Epox EP-8KTA Motherboard Diamond Speedster A200 8meg AGP IBM 15gig basic system, not overclocking. Tried Win98SE and Win2K Here is the problem- Computer will seemingly go to sleep at anytime, even when you...
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    How to get out of a dual boot

    Ok, so drinking, copying cd's, being on the head set phone and watching a hockey game all at once (go AVS!) is a bad idea when 'working' on a computer. I intended to upgrade a Win98 computer to Win2K. However, I installed a dual boot without realizing it until it was too late. So now, I want to...
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    KDS PIII-800 13.3" 10g 128meg Notebook-$1199

    I just called KDS in California. Their website does not give too much detail. The guy I spoke with told me that it is in fact a MOBILE PIII 800. However, the battery life, lithium Ion, is 1.5 hours. I thought that was a little short. He explained that all the PIII 700 and 800 mobile processors...
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    KDS PIII-800 13.3" 10g 128meg Notebook-$1199

    I found this at Sams Club Link Here I have been waiting for notebooks with DVD and a decent processor to become available. The million dollar question is to buy this one or wait for the new AMD chips for notebooks to come out and see what they do to prices. I prefer AMD over Intel, by far...but...
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    Looking for the Silverado

    I just went over a very interesting article at Toms Hardware on cooling solutions and am interested in in seeing exactly how much some of those toys go for. Specifically, the Noise Control Silverado. Any suggestions where to look? I have yet to find a site with it for sale... Cheers
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    Best Bios Settings for Abit KT7A

    I have not done all my homework on bios settings. I have PC150 Ram (256megs) GeForce GTS Pro 64 meg, TBird 1200 (266bus), IBM 45gig Deskstar drive. Live card, chessy modem for faxing and what not. Any suggestions to get the most out of this sucker? Cheers Greg
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    Poll: Vote on your favorite Socket A motherboard

    Got a pair of Abit KT7A motherboards and I am very happy with them.
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    'Blue Copper' AMD at atacom.com...what is this?

    Thank you for confirming what I suspected. That ends my interest in doing business with atatcom.com Interestingly enough, they also claim to have retail boxed versions of the 1.2 (266) cpu. I kept asking "It come sealed in an AMD box with a fan and warranty", the reply being...
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    MWave bundles

    I have not seen anyone post this and I know a lot of people shop Mwave. When you buy things in the bundle, they are cheaper. You CAN get the 266 bus chips there as part of a bundle if you choose the cpu bundle option. The chips are not listed for individual sale tho! Cheers Greg
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    'Blue Copper' AMD at atacom.com...what is this?

    I was under the impression that all high speed TBirds, specifically the 1200 mhz 266 bus chips were made in Dresden and were all copper interconnects. At the atacom website they are advertising 'blue' copper chips and selling them for slightly more. I called in and asked about this and was told...
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    Trouble with Via chipsets and Soundblasters?

    VIA chipsets have HAD problems in the past. Everyone remember the IRQ routing driver for the IRQ 11 issue? The newest chipsets, for AMD based MB's, are pretty much about as stable and compatible as you can ask for. I build primarily with the Epox and the Abit boards and have used some of the...
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    KT7A problem

    It seems your bios is having a hard time. I would start by clearing out all cards except the video card (obviously) and see how it boots. If it works, then you know one of the other cards is bad. If not, plug in another video card and then try another processor and then play with the memory...