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WD Caviar 120gb SE by Steevo
Any thoughts on the 120gb version of theWestern Digital caviar special edition hard drive? I have been very impressed by its specs compared to other drives and am seriously considering buying one. Is there anything that should put me off? Many Thanks
September 10th 03 06:02 PM
by Erik Hegeman Go to last post
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New build...curious about if there is any issues with the components im getting? by Figurt
Hi there! Just building a new machine for university.. (will be used for games too!) just want to know if the system set up im thinking of, has any issues. What im thinking... 2500xp barton (about £70 from cpucity) Abit NF7-s (£80 cpucity) TwinMos Pc3200 512mb twin (£70 cpucity) its really dirt...
September 10th 03 03:40 PM
by Figurt Go to last post
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Any feedback on Biostar M7NCD MB; other system recommendations? by enigma
The Biostar M7NCD is a lot less than some others with the Nvidia nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset; any negatives? Reviews were good at newegg, but couldn't find it rated at motherboards.org. Or, is there a different one you'd recommend for an Athlon XP 2500+ or 2600+, with eye towards bang for the buck? I...
September 10th 03 03:31 PM
by enigma Go to last post
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Fastest Router possible? Broadband Router Reviews? by Bruce B
I have 3mb ADSL from my service provider, and I want to make sure I am getting the most out of my connection. I'm mostly using the connection for gaming. Can someone recommend the fastest router available? I currently have a D-Link 704 revision B. I read that revision C has a faster processor...
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September 10th 03 02:02 PM
by santa Go to last post
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Looking for information on HDS Viewstation... by [email protected]
I have a few HDS Viewstations. I am looking for any documentaion and or software. There used to be a CD with the netOS operating system for these however I can't find anyone who has one. I contacted Neoware, the company that now owns what was once Human Designed Systems (HDS). They don't have...
September 10th 03 01:59 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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logitech cordless mouse does not connect by Nico Naumann
hi, today i bought a brand new logitech cordless mouse. unfortunately after i connected the mouse at usb port nothing happens. my os (windows xp - professional) doesn't recognize that there was a new device (usb receiver) connected to the pc. so i tried to get the mouse to work on the ps/2 pot, but...
September 10th 03 06:44 AM
by Phrederik Go to last post
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asus p2b-vt by dave
I am working on a customers HP computer from Hell. I actually gave up and let another tech check the mb with a pci diagnostic card. It checked out well. I can't get video. I purchased both a motherboard and a cpu. Tried with tested ram and a new video card. Still no video. I tested the cpu...
September 10th 03 03:51 AM
by dave Go to last post
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Three-year-itch: Upgrade those PCs--or refurbish them as needed? by J D Ross
Three-year-itch: Upgrade those PCs--or refurbish them as needed? According to industry estimates, more than 40 percent of PCs deployed in business are at least three years old. Top-ranked PC makers Hewlett-Packard and Dell, as well as the other PC and notebook purveyors, would have you believe...
September 10th 03 12:14 AM
by SuperTech Go to last post
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best hard drive cooler? by FuzionMan
Hi Guys, What's the quietest, coolest hard drive cooler that I can get? There are a few types on e-bay, so I am not sure which ones cool best and/or quieter..please help me!!!!!! I am getting a 10K SCSI drive from Seagate cheetah and would like to keep it nice and...
September 9th 03 11:50 PM
by Vanguard Go to last post
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Removing a hard drive from a 751n by Perdita X. Dream
A client has brought me the above system and wants me to upgrade the HD (from 40 to 120) - but I cannot see how to remove the old unit - is it possible? The drives seem to be enclosed in some sort of 'cage', but it's nothing like the 'cage' enclosing the drives in my Chieftec. There is something...
September 9th 03 10:00 PM
by William H. Pridgen Go to last post
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UPS APC PowerChute software. ANY alternative ? by MAxTor
***************************************************** APC Back-UPS PRO 280 (SERIAL) & Back-UPS CS 350 (USB) ***************************************************** I wonder if better third-party software alternatives are available. TIA.
September 9th 03 09:36 PM
by John McGaw Go to last post
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Choosing a notebook. by Ugo Matrangolo
Hi! I have to buy a notebook as a desktop replacement. I will work with it in my office (no great mobility!). I have the following options: Dell Inspiron 8600 Dell Inspiron 8500 Dell Inspiron 5150
September 9th 03 09:29 PM
by JD Go to last post
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Internal -vs- External modem by @drian
I'm considering a USR V.92 56K modem (no jokes, please!). They have two versions, a "Performance Pro" internal version and a regular external version requiring the serial cable. In the past I usually steer to an external device for minimal setup problems (used to have problems with internal...
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September 9th 03 03:38 PM
by alvin york Go to last post
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Basic benchmarking by Steve
Hi, What benchmarking utilities would give me a good overview of my computers performance level and alert me to sub-par operation for the given hardware configuration? My system is as follows: Pentium 4 Processor at 2.8GHz with 800MHz front side bus 1 GB DDR 400MHz SDRAM (2 DIMMs)
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September 9th 03 01:04 PM
by SST Go to last post
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Electrical noise from power supply by Anthony
This is more of an EE question than a computer hardware question, but I thought someone else here might have run into this: I recently installed a geForce4 64MB PCI video card into my Shuttle SV25 mini-system. This allowed me to do some things that the onboard video did not; for example, there...
September 9th 03 11:35 AM
by kony Go to last post
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Half size ATX mid tower case ?? by HN
I'm looking for a pc case that is about half the size of a atx mid tower. Is there such a case size?
September 9th 03 06:08 AM
by HN Go to last post
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Get better sound with nForce2 integrated APU 'soundstorm' by Alceryes
Just turn off EAX. Run the sound in 'Hardware 3D' mode. I have found that I get better sound (equiv to an Audigy with EAX3 on!!) AND smoother gameplay... I have found this to be the case in the following games: Unreal Tournament 2003 Vietcong Neverwinter Nights Battlefield 1942 ....I was one that...
September 9th 03 04:35 AM
by Alceryes Go to last post
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Rebate for the Logitech Cordless Elite Duo by [email protected]
Hello, I need two UPC codes cut from the box of a Logitech Cordless Elite Duo. The reason I need them is to redeem a rebate from Logitech. I ordered mine from justdeals.com and they just sent them in plain brown boxes, so there wasn't a UPC code to cut from the box. I will pay $5.00 for each...
September 9th 03 03:58 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Windows 98 USB Root Hub problem with USB card by GuitarMan
Hi All, A friend of mine uses a very old PC to transfer his digital photos via USB from his Toshiba digital camera. The PC is a Cyrix (Remember them!) 300MHz, 60mb ram, non-USB dinosaur! I suggested a basic 2 port USB 1 card, which installed with no problems. However, every time he connects the...
September 9th 03 03:01 AM
by Stacey Go to last post
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System Stalls On Boot by GPL
Looking for some ideas on what to look for on an XP system that seems to lock up intermittently when the computer starts or reboots. Does not do it all the time, but enough times to be annoying. It locks up at the XP loading screen and after POST on its way to the XP screen loader. The fans are all...
September 9th 03 02:54 AM
by Mike Mastro Go to last post
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