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    Processor Overheating??

    No. I'll try to figure it out tomorrow though. Thanks for your help.
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    Processor Overheating??

    Yes, It's still working. When we put the computer together... we did everything with the default settings. The guy definitely did not set the processor to a higher voltage manually. Any idea how it could have got that way?
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    Processor Overheating??

    Custom made with the help of someone I hired using suggestions from people on this forum. Here's the report on the CPU (tell me what else you'd like to see): [ Processors / AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ ] Processor Properties: Manufacturer...
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    Processor Overheating??

    No problem... how do I find overclocking info and temps info? I can tell you what case I have.... The fan I'm not sure... Open up the case and look for it? Which one? There are a few different fans in there.... Thanks, gm
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    Processor Overheating??

    Please let me know if there is a better forum for this.... About 15 mins into a simulation I was running yesterday (written in java, and spiking the CPU usage to 100% instantly) some computer hardware component -- I'm guessing my processor -- gave off a scary warning sound which I have never...
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    Processor Warning Beep During Simulation

    Please let me know if there is a better forum for this.... About 15 mins into a simulation I was running yesterday (written in java, and spiking the CPU usage to 100% instantly) some computer hardware component -- I'm guessing my processor -- gave off a scary warning sound which I have never...
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    Laptop Advice For Casual User

    I was thinking about getting just getting a Dell notebook like the Inspiron 6000, but I figured the posters here might have better advice for me. I want: 1. 15 inch or larger display 2. at least 1GB RAM 3. at least 80GB HD, but I already have an 80GB western digital in my current laptop...
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    Adding Laptop Memory Myself

    From the Dell docs... In any case, I think I just found an answer to my question: http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums...board.id=insp_upgrade&message.id=47818
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    Adding Laptop Memory Myself

    I want to max out my Inspiron 2600's memory with 512. Right now it has 128. I have found these instructions about adding memory in the end user's slot: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s.../ins2600/en/sm_en/upgrades.htm#1000098 If I swap out this stick for a 256 stick, I believe I...
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    Replace Monitor Cord -- Possible?

    how do you measure the outputs for each pins? also, why is this info needed to attach a new connector? Thanks, gm
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    Replace Monitor Cord -- Possible?

    I have an old monitor which works, but one of the pins on the cord that connects it to the computer is missing, so the image is fuzzy. Wheras the power cord can be easily removed from the monitor and replaced, this connection cord is built right into the monitor, so I don't see an easy way to...
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    Wirless Mouse/Keyboard Laggy, Flaky

    I just got a new wireless/mouse keyboard from microsoft, the model here: Newegg Link It's acting quite flaky though. Occassionally, when I first start up, it will work perfectly. After a few minutes of use, though, the mouse begins to lag and then jump around the screen to catch up with...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    anyone else know anything about this? thanks...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    This doesn't work. "Window cannot find...." This DOES WORK. However, I have to turn off my firewall (ZoneAlarm Pro) off ore else the connections are blocked. Is there a way to get this working without completely disabling the firewall? What is needed is a way to selectively allow sharing...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    I have two computers, both connected to a netgear wireless router. From "My Network Places," I click on the link "Set up a home or small office network." I then choose the option "This computer connects to the internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my netework."...
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    What is an 80486 Processor

    I found a program which requires an 80486 processor. Do the new Athlon's qualify? The description of the 80486 at wikipdedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_80486) seem to suggest they do, but I want to make sure. Thanks for any info, gm
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    What Determines Speed?

    Arcane, This looks pretty awsome... Thanks very much. I'd appreciate comments from some of the posters like shoRunner and Matthias....
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    What Determines Speed?

    aztec, thanks for the tips. i will make those changes.
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    What Determines Speed?

    So there would be no advantage at all to getting one faster drive that would be used primarily to store the DBs on? Or rather... no significant advantage?
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    What Determines Speed?

    Down time is not an issue at all for me. It's not for a business. I am doing research. Given all this, does that change anyone's recommendations?
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    What Determines Speed?

    Why is HD failure an issue? Isn't it very rare for this to happen? It seems like in my case a RAID would be protecting me against dangers that aren't really there.... I mean, basically I am just a regular desktop user who will happen to be doing these large queries. As long as my data is...
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    What Determines Speed?

    Ahh.. This is so frustrating. Differnent people with lots of posts who seem knowledgeable keep saying different things. ShoRunner said the difference between an Athlon 3500 and 3800 would be negligible. Btw, I know the thread is long and I don't blame you for not reading it all, but I did...
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    What Determines Speed?

    The thing is, much of the data I'll be working with is static. I'm not going to be changing it -- just doing various analyses on it. I could probably get away with backing it up to DVDs once a month. There is just no reason for a RAID, as I understand them. Thus it would actually be a waste...
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    What Determines Speed?

    So how about I do that, but basically do everything else you recommended, except no RAID. In that case would I still get the HDs you recommend, except I'd get only two, and wouldn't install them in a RAID. Is this correct?
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    What Determines Speed?

    Oh. 3rd one down. In that case, the performance looks to be identical (both scored 163). Am I missing something?
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    What Determines Speed?

    Also, unless I'm interpreting the results here wrong, it seems that the Raptor is outperforming the Seagate by about 32%. That is significant, no?
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    What Determines Speed?

    So you would say your suggestions for mobo and processor and superior to the ones I listed as well? A small point: I think (but couldn't tell for sure) that the mobo I listed had built in wireless, whereas your suggestion. This probably shouldn't be an issue I'm guessing, but would you mind...
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    What Determines Speed?

    What is the raptor good for? Is it just a gaming thing? Or would the Raptor only improve my query speeds if 1) The DBs were stored on the raptor AND 2) The query was too big to take place within RAM alone?
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    What Determines Speed?

    sorry shoRunner. the seasonic. ok, thanks. The only reason I wouldn't go with that system outright is that I really don't have any reason for RAID. Weekly backups, even, would be fine for my purposes. Is it correct to assume that means RAID would be wasteful? I'm still not clear on this...
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    What Determines Speed?

    what brand do you recommend?
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    What Determines Speed?

    how come?
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    What Determines Speed?

    I have now come up with a revised and tentative system based on suggestions here, as I understand them. I would LOVE to get any comments/revisions on it. CASE -- COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49.49...
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    What Determines Speed?

    Is it? I keep hearing different things about this. And if it is better, by how much? If we are talking 5-10%, then I think I'd take the Athlon anyway b/c it's so much cheaper. Could you please elaborate? Thanks, gm
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    What Determines Speed?

    On my own machine.
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    Hardware Newb Questions: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    Interesting.. Thanks very much for that.
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    Hardware Newb Questions: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    Matthias, Thanks for the link and Yoyo, thanks for the explanation. One thing still confuses me about buffers. The explanation on Matthias's link says that buffer size is one of the most important factors in speed, and that a drive spends most of its time reading to and writing to its own...
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    Hardware Newb Questions: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    I am quite confused by the barrage of numbers that accompanies the description of the various pieces of computer hardware. I would be very grateful for any explanations. My first question is about hard drives. Consider the following: Maxtor (6B200M0) DiamondMax Plus 10 200GB SATA 7200 RPM...
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    What Determines Speed?

    As I said in my last post, the DB programs will be Access and MySQL, accessed through Java and php apps. I think this is what you were asking. If not, please let me know. Thanks....
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    What Determines Speed?

    At this point, I'm thinking of going with a system close to what ShoRunner suggested. I also PM'd Matthias for additional suggestions, and he made this comment: To answer that question, I have a bunch of (completely full, 60K records, or whatever it is) Access databases. I forget how big...
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    What Determines Speed?

    In this case, do I get two different qualities of drive? A cheap one for just holding the data, and a good one to run the the OS on? Can you tell me specifically which drive I should get for each? What are the metrics that determine how fast data on the hard drive can be put into ram and...