Forum: Storage (alternative)
November 16th 06, 11:53 PM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage,alt.comp.hardware,alt.hacker
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Replies: 14
Views: 532
excessive data transfer charge?
MF wrote:
I'm curious: what did you expect to pay/think was a fair price?
$30 - $40.
It only cost $49 to assemple, and POST, my entire computer from the
boxed parts. Computers prices are great,...
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Forum: General
November 16th 06, 11:53 PM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage,alt.comp.hardware,alt.hacker
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Replies: 14
Views: 430
excessive data transfer charge?
MF wrote:
I'm curious: what did you expect to pay/think was a fair price?
$30 - $40.
It only cost $49 to assemple, and POST, my entire computer from the
boxed parts. Computers prices are great,...
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Forum: Storage (alternative)
November 15th 06, 05:50 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage,alt.comp.hardware,alt.hacker
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Replies: 14
Views: 532
excessive data transfer charge?
I got charged $105 to have the data transferred from one HD to another:
D: to C: and vice versa (80g IDE, 60g SATA). Was going to do it myself,
but felt more confident letting a pro do it so there...
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Forum: General
November 15th 06, 05:50 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage,alt.comp.hardware,alt.hacker
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Replies: 14
Views: 430
excessive data transfer charge?
I got charged $105 to have the data transferred from one HD to another:
D: to C: and vice versa (80g IDE, 60g SATA). Was going to do it myself,
but felt more confident letting a pro do it so there...
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Forum: General
September 7th 06, 11:39 PM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,alt.comp.hardware,alt.hacker
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,041
Another reason to go with AMD
Andrew wrote:
By anyone who hasn't looked at benchmarks for Core 2 Duo, and as such
shouldn't be trusted to make sweeping statements.
The dual cores are new and I think it's premature to...
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Forum: General
September 7th 06, 01:03 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,alt.comp.hardware,alt.hacker
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,041
Another reason to go with AMD
Andrew wrote:
Why is that a reason to go with AMD? It is just a reason to do some
research before you make a buying decision, as is the same with AMD
numbering conventions. AMD may have ruled...
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Forum: General
September 6th 06, 08:36 AM Posted to alt.os.windows-xp,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 0
Views: 402
how to delete MS frontpage folder?
I used WhoLockMe to find out what's preventing the deletion of my
microsoft frontpage folder (I don't have the program on my computer and
the folder is empty) in XP HE and it said winlogon. In...
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Forum: General
September 1st 06, 04:00 AM Posted to alt.hacker,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 0
Views: 980
Article: Tiny Pump Cools Chips
http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=17381&ch=infotech
Researchers have built a tiny silicon-based device that can effectively
chill a surface, providing a novel, more effective way...
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Forum: General
August 24th 06, 07:17 AM Posted to alt.hacker,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,837
cooling computer with refrigerator
kony wrote:
Yes, emphasis on "adequate", not run-it-in-a-freezer, cold.
The goal is not to try to get temp as low as possible,
rather to use the time tested and proven method(s) to keep
the...
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Forum: General
August 23rd 06, 11:56 PM Posted to alt.hacker,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,837
cooling computer with refrigerator
kony wrote:
That's fine, fan cooling works.
To a certain extent. Heat is going to fatigue electronic components.
Indeed, adequate cooling is a real concern in server buildings.
There are no...
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Forum: General
August 23rd 06, 10:04 PM Posted to alt.hacker,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,837
cooling computer with refrigerator
Big Bad Bob wrote:
2 words: peltier devices
I couldn't find any CPU / GPU coolers that use Peltier devices. The
heat from the hot side of the Peltier device has to be removed. So
there's the...
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Forum: General
August 20th 06, 11:41 PM Posted to alt.hacker,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,837
cooling computer with refrigerator
I've been thinking about blowing cold air into a puter case. Water
cooling only takes care of the CPU / GPU, while the other devices: HD /
CD / DVD, other MB chips, etc are left to fans. I know...
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Forum: Storage (alternative)
August 2nd 06, 10:19 PM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage,alt.hacker
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Replies: 8
Views: 245
swamp cooler for computer
Big Bad Bob wrote:
you might consider a peltier device instead
Thanks. I did some preliminary reading on peltier devices - interestng.
The glitch I found was the heat produced by the peltier...
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Forum: Storage (alternative)
July 30th 06, 09:54 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage,alt.hacker
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Replies: 8
Views: 245
swamp cooler for computer
I'd like to make my own cooler by ducting the air from a small swamp
cooler inside my puter case. Would the moisture in the air case any
problems?
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
July 27th 06, 08:48 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,581
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Forum: General
July 27th 06, 08:48 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,142
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Forum: General
July 27th 06, 08:40 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,142
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
July 27th 06, 08:40 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,581
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
July 27th 06, 08:33 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,581
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Forum: General
July 27th 06, 08:33 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,142
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
July 27th 06, 03:23 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,581
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Forum: General
July 27th 06, 03:23 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,142
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
July 25th 06, 01:47 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,581
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Forum: General
July 25th 06, 01:47 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,142
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