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my computer is so old (optical drive media question)

thanks for the intelligent replies. much appreciated.
- crumply
- Post #8
- Jan 25, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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my computer is so old (optical drive media question)

it's so old it's pre cd rw era. so, i am getting a new puter, with the NEC 3520. i need to buy some media, and have no idea. any reason to use CDs, or are they a "dinosaur" and yall just use DVDs. if so, what type? 8x DVD +R? any help would be much appreciated. thanks in advance
- crumply
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- Jan 23, 2005
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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help re: comparison of ram performance

thanks morph. i read the thread, but the specifics exceded my understanding. what i was looking for is something simple, e.g., on an A64 3200, running stock, how many frames per sec on Half Life 2 at various settings am i goiing to lose running value as opposed to premium ram.
- crumply
- Post #4
- Jan 22, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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atx 2.0

okay, i am convinced dual 12v rails dont make sense for SLI. do they ever make sense for a standard pci-e board? if so, under what circumstances?
- crumply
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- Jan 22, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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help re: comparison of ram performance

buying a new computer. trying to decide if i should save the $70 and buy value ram. anybody know of links comparing the effects on performance of otherwise equivalent systems, the only variable being the ram? i figured there would be tons of reviews, but i cant find any. i've never tried...
- crumply
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- Jan 22, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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How good is value ram?

hey Mic3y: do you have a source for your assertion re: 1% increase in performance?
- crumply
- Post #11
- Jan 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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crit. my proposed new rig; share your expertise; earn karma points

nate: i want a pci-e motherboard so a couple of years from now, i will be able to put in a video card. i dont really care about SLI, but i am going to buy it, because its available, and i've been waiting for three months. it wont be the first time i have spent $40 on a feature i dont need.
- crumply
- Post #6
- Jan 17, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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crit. my proposed new rig; share your expertise; earn karma points

Here are the components I think I am going to submit to Monarch for them to put together for me. I would like to try building it on my own, but i figure it is worth $49 to weed out defective parts. I dont really want SLI, but they are now selling the board for $194, and I am sick of waiting...
- crumply
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- Jan 16, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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advice re: sellers

thank you for the replies.
- crumply
- Post #8
- Dec 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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advice re: sellers

other than monarch computer, is there a good site to go to for a person to order a complete build computer?
- crumply
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- Dec 20, 2004
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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When are the new nForce 4 motherboards are going to be released?

thanks cdgnr. i had the impression that the boards were defective rejects.
- crumply
- Post #27
- Dec 19, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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When are the new nForce 4 motherboards are going to be released?

help me to understand: are they attempting to unload their junk boards on people desperate for PCIe, prior to manufacturing the ultras?
- crumply
- Post #24
- Dec 18, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Am I the only one who's seen this? Monarch has Gigabyte NForce4 boards in stock!

i am still encouraged that the nforce 4 is trickling in.
- crumply
- Post #10
- Dec 17, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Horror story. Is my brand new A8N $2400 rig toast?

ntune. friggin great
- crumply
- Post #32
- Dec 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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All 6800 nu owners check in here!

nevermind
- crumply
- Post #31
- Dec 16, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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noob question re: paired brands

while waiting for the friggin' amd pci-e mbs to arrive, and wondering what is going to happen between nvidia and ati at the $200 price range, i was wondering if . . is their any advantage to pairing a video card brand with the same brand on the motherboard? i.e., is there any adavantage to...
- crumply
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- Dec 16, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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* ASUS A8N-SLI experiences/results/issues

skybum: frightening thread.
- crumply
- Post #68
- Dec 16, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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AMD boards with PCI express

same for me. i am tired of being jerked around with rumors.
- crumply
- Post #4
- Dec 16, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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what's the limit to current hard drive technology

the most recent scientific american had a good article about the theoretical limits of current computer technology, and the future use of optical computing, but i cant remember if the article dealt with your specific question.
- crumply
- Post #14
- Nov 28, 2004
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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noob question about gpu flavors

thanks jagec. i'll visiit the vidcard forums. hope i did not post in the wrong forum.
- crumply
- Post #3
- Nov 28, 2004
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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noob question about gpu flavors

i have no actual facts to base this on, but i am guessing that it is cheaper to make the various flavors of graphics cards (se, pro, xt, whatever) using the same chips and/or architecture on each board, and then disabling (either physically or with software) the high-end features in the lower...
- crumply
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- Nov 28, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional

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