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    Intel D975XBX2 + 4GB Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2

    I just bought (not built) a new PC. I asked for DDR2 800 MHz RAM because I believed that the motherboard supports it. But when I checked the BIOS I find that it's running at 667MHz. Can I just set it to 800? If it refuses to boot, will I have to mess with a jumper? If this is too...
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    Intel D975XBX2 + Corsair 6400C4D

    I'm about to buy a system and the PC vendor recommended this board and RAM. But I see that the board specs are 1.8v or 1.9v RAM while the memory specs indicate 2.1v. Are they incompatible? I have read some disturbing stories about this motherboard. Is it safe to buy one? Any advice, tips...
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    Just saying "Hi"

    I used to frequent these forums regularly but got sidetracked and my ISP died and so I changed email but I forgot my password. Suddenly today for no reason I remembered my old password so I'm here. I'll have to look around to see what's changed. Is my BX chipset obsolete yet? Cheers.
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    Windows 2000 reports 512MB RAM as 511.5?

    When I boot, the bios reports I have 524288 (/1024 = 512) but Windows 2000 Task Manager shows total physical memory as 523760 = 511.48. Why does Windows show less? Thanks.
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    New Celerons in old BX boards?

    1) Will the new Celeron 1.2GHz .13u chip (256MB L2) work in BX boards or will it need the 815E - bstep like the Tualatin? 2) Will the new Celeron 1.1GHz .18u chip (128MB L2) work in BX boards without bios upgrades, i.e. even iof the bios settings only go up to, say, 850MHz will the 1.1GHz CPU...
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    Please lock "Is this person gay?" thread in OT

    Personal attack on someone not here to speak for himself.
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    Morpheus - max bandwidth = 39?

    When I search for audio files from my home connection (cable) the maximum bandwidth I see is 39. I have run this on a different computer (office dsl) and seen bandwidth of over 500. What's going on? Is the number reported accurate? Thanks
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    How to remove IE co-branding?

    I signed up for cable internet access with Roger@home in Toronto. I don't use their Rogers/Excite browser but the setup software co-branded my existing IE 5.01 installation. I upgraded to IE 6 but my browser still says "Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by @Home". This is just fraudulent...
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    CompactFlash Firewire card reader for MAC

    Who makes a CompactFlash card reader using a firewire connection (rather than USB) for the MAC? Thanks.
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    Anyone know where I can download a few high resolution pics?

    I want to do a bit of test photo editing and printing but I don't currently have a scanner or good digital camera. I have a 1 megapixel Kodak but that doesn't cut it. A link to download a few large images (babes would be nice - but not necessary - or nature photos), say 5 or 6 MB, would be...
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    corporate website hacked - "Welcome to worm.com"

    My company's website was just hacked. The message left says "Welcome to http://www.worm.com. Hacked by Chinese!" Anyone know anything about where this may have originated? Any news of similar attacks? Thanks for any info.
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    Congratulations China

    Best wishes for a great Olympics from Toronto.
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    Performance difference? Dual PIII800 vs single PIII866?

    My IT dept is prepared to switch my current Dell 4100 PIII866 on i815 @ 133MHz for a Dell Optiplex GX300 2 X PIII800 @ 100MHz. Will I notice a performance decrease when only a single processor is in use? How much gain will I notice when both CPUs are in use? Running Win2K, typical office apps...
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    I bought UT used - only 1 CD?

    I got the basic game (not Game-of-the-Year). The one and only CD in the box says Disk 1 - Game. Is there supposed to be a second CD with extra textures or something? Thanks
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    Question about Intel S Specs

    This chart Pentium® III Processor Sspec Information seems to suggest that SL4MF is the only retail 1GHz FCPGA P3 and that it's a cC0 stepping. Is this true? Weren't there cB0 flipchips @ 1GHz? Likewise, this Dec/2000 update doesn't seems to list any P3 1GHz cB0 FCPGA. P3 Specification Update...
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    cD0 out yet?

    I'm looking at buying a P3 1 GHz FCPGA and would like to know whether I should care about the stepping? Is the cD0 out? If not, should I try to specify cC0 instead of cB0? Thanks.
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    CUSL2-C still the best choice for P3?

    I'm going to switch my 700P3 cA2 & BX board for a faster chip. I don't want to convert to AMD right now. If I get a P3 1GHz I won't be overclocking much, if at all. I don't need more than 512MB RAM. I don't expect to need an AGP Pro slot. What board for the absolute best performance...
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    Please help me price this combo?

    I got a call from a local shop that "someone" may wish to purchase my PIII700E cA2 + Soyo6BA+IV. What do you think this combo is worth? I would like to upgrade to a T-Bird 1.2/Asus A7V133 or PIII 1GHz/CUSL2-C. I need to price my components in the next day or so. Please specify US$...
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    Excel & SMP?

    Can Excel 2000 take advantage of dual processors? Is it really multi-threaded? I'm considering a major upgrade at work. Thanks.
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    What's my best upgrade for the least $$$

    I'm getting frustrated with my current system, primarily because my PIII cA2 is starting to freeze at very moderately overclocked speeds. Soyo 6BA+IV (with Highpoint 366) & PIII 700 FCPGA & 256 Mushkin rev.2 & GForce 256DDR & IBM DPTA-372050 7200ATA66 Used to be perfectly...
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    Computer Graphics Design Education

    Is anyone familiar with the International Academy of Design in Toronto? I have a relative who is interested in getting education in computer graphics design. He hopes to get job at the end of it. He is not sure yet whether he wants to do illustation, digital image/video editing, web page...
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    Anyone familiar with Northbridge Tune for 440BX by Softhouse333?

    North Bridge Tune for 440BX Read about it here Maintain Win2K article but I am wary because all the info is in Japanese. Anyone know of this app and what it does?
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    Another new Soyo 6BA+IV bios - who's feeling lucky?

    Hope that 2ba5 is better than that POS 2ba4.2ba4 - Soyo Bios from Hell Anyone tried the latest yet? If it has anything to do with System TALKS Inc. I'd rather know before I try flashing. Thanks
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    Watch for new Mushkin RAM coming soon

    Just spoke with a Mushkin rep who said that they just got in a demo of a new high performance module which may be sold as rev2.5 and should O/C to 160MHz. Maybe available in a couple to a few weeks - he was a bit hazy on details. Anyone else hear about this?
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    Rambus still rated a "strong buy" by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter

    From MSDW Tech Stock Roundup: "Rambus It appears Rambus (RMBS-$80-SB) had been trying to negotiate a patent license with Hyundai since the end of June, and we believe RMBS was insisting Hyundai sign an agreement before the end of August. Based on the impasse, we believe Hyundai simply...
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    Please help recommend a system builder in Toronto

    I am trying to help a single mother in Toronto with not much money buy a PC. She has to be able to pay by the month. Her budget is about $1,200 Canadian (US$800). Dell is a bit too pricey for her. She and her daughter know almost nothing about computers and so need good tech support. They just...
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    Looking for online description: 3rd order polynomial curve fit

    I'm no stats man but I need a rather detailed explanantion or example of how to contruct a 3rd order polynomial least-squares fit to a set of x-y data. From the searching I have done it seemss there are several methods. Anyone know a reference? Anyone know what method Excel uses? Thanks.
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    Detonator 6.26 - all games at 60Hz

    Q3 and UT. Anyone else find that the refresh rate is 60Hz not whatever the default adapter setting is? Do I have to resort to Hztool or some extra software to get 85Hz? Thanks
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    Dell T800r vs Dell 4100 866 - estimated performance difference

    I'm getting flack from my IT dept at work for insisting on the Dell 4100 over the Txxxr. They have a T800r for me but I told them to give it to someone else. I need to estimate the performance difference between the two machines: T800r: BX board + 800Mhz CPU @ 100Mhz with PC100 RAM 4100...
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    What's my RAM? Should I exchange it?

    Not so pleased that I can't run my PC133 RAM @ 2-2-2 with a 115Mhz FSB on my Soyo 6BA+IV. I can do 3-3-2 or after a lot of fiddling 3-2-2. The RAM is supposed to be CAS2. PLease help me identify it. On the RAM chips: M2V64S30DTP JAPAN 00912A02-6 On a sticker: VE16X64PC133 The shop where I...
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    SB Live Value + headphones - how?

    When I bought the SB Live Value the retailer told me that I could not plug in headphones. But I have seen others here posting that they are using them with this card. I can't tell whether any of the outputs support headphones or whether I'll overload them by a straight plug in. Do I need an...
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    Asus V6800 DDR SDRAM vs SGRAM

    New Asus 3.84e drivers for WIN2K have an *.inf file that lists both V6800 DDR SDRAM and V6800 DDR SGRAM. Huh? I thought all V6800 DDR used SGRAM. In fact, all DDR is SGRAM isn't it? What's with the 2 entries: %V6800SGDDR% = nv4,, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0101&SUBSYS_400A1043 %V6800SDDDR% =...
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    Asus 5.22 for WIN98 available - maybe

    Been trying on and off all day to get these drivers for my V6800 DDR. They appear to be on the Taiwan ftp site but the download always freezes at about 500k. Anyone get these yet?