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Serious Hardware Trouble

Well I checked my external HDD in other situations, just to make sure it didn't get fried during that whole ordeal. As for the other parts, I checked my video card, memory, and hard drive on my friends computer, and everything worked. I also tested the PSU on another computer, and it...
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- Post #3
- Apr 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Serious Hardware Trouble

Specifications: Mobo: MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ PSU: Ultra X-Connect 500W Memory: 1 x 1GB Ultra 3200 RAM, 1 x 256 Corsair XMS 3200 RAM HD: WD 160GB Caviar SE SATA Video Card: XFX 6800GT Optical: Plextor DVD+RW I was copying files from my external hard...
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- Apr 14, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA vs. IDE Enclosure

Huh? Sorry, I must have missed something, which reviewer said that FireWire is faster? If you meant me, I hadn't realized that method of transfering via the SATA cable was available for external enclosures. FireWire 800 isn't faster than eSATA. James Wiebe from Wiebetech about future of Firewire
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- Post #8
- Feb 2, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA vs. IDE Enclosure

Small update, I ended up getting an enclosure supporting eSATA. As you (DBSX) mentioned, I'm primarily using it with my own computer, and just wanted an easier way of transporting such files if need be. Thus, eSATA provided top-notch speeds, while the USB port will allow universal access in case...
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- Post #6
- Feb 1, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA vs. IDE Enclosure

Oh, I didn't realize there was a specific interface that would be used. eSATA looks pretty sweet... but the lack of compatibility (at least right now) is a bit concerning. Plus, looking at NewEgg, Tom's Hardware has yielded only a handful of such eSATA options. It's sooooo tempting! I hate...
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- Post #4
- Jan 31, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA vs. IDE Enclosure

What is the advantage of having a SATA External HD than an IDE Enclosure? I figured that the speed advantage of a SATA HD is nullified by the fact that the transfer rate is bottlenecked by the transfer method. In this case, I thought that a SATA enclosure utilizing USB 2.0 would transfer...
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- Jan 31, 2006
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mac OSX myths

Agreed. To me, they're good in their own ways. I think OS X is just perfect for casual computer users, as it mixes a good deal of eyecandy, functionality, and very smart design. Windows is perfect for those who are really particular about their system and want wider versatility. In essence, one...
- jteow
- Post #8
- Jan 27, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAM Troubles

I recently installed one stick of Ultra 1GB 400MHz 3200 Memory onto my MSI K8N Neo 2 Platinum Mobo, alongside two sticks of Corsair XMS . It didn't start up at all. So I took out the Corsair memory sticks, and installed the Ultra by itself, and after resetting CMOS, it worked. I then...
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- Jan 26, 2006
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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External Hard Drive Options

I'm planning to build a new external harddrive, whose main function will be to act as a scratch disk and work container. Hence, it'll be quite active, and I will be relying on excellent transfer and read speeds. The reason why I chose to build an external hard drive over installing another...
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- Jan 25, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Reliable, inexpensive b/w laser printer for home use?

Depends what you print, right? If you only print documents, then the HP1012 will probably suit your purpose (that's what I have). If you commonly print images and speed is an issue, than the 1300 seems like a better fit, because of its expandable memory and better resolution. Another...
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- Post #6
- Jan 25, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How can u print a poster

There is a pretty simple way, but there is a rather large flaw to it: all you have to do is go to the print settings in either Illustrator or InDesign CS, and go to Setup. Once there, there should be a option named "Tiling," and choose Tile Full Pages. The printer will then print the poster in a...
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- Post #2
- Dec 22, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems installing 6800GT into Neo2 Platinum

Er nevermind. Heh. I restarted the CMOS using the jumpers, and everything worked after that. I think the reason why the system hung before was because when I cleared the system with jumpers, the videocard was screwe up (didn't have the power), so when I did it again with all the hardware in...
- jteow
- Post #4
- Dec 21, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems installing 6800GT into Neo2 Platinum

Okay, well me the dumbass that I am, forgot to plug in a power connector into the video card. Still, now I have another problem. When I turn on the computer, nothing comes up. I checked the manual to see what the lights on the back mean, and it says, "System power ON, the D-LED will hang...
- jteow
- Post #2
- Dec 21, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems installing 6800GT into Neo2 Platinum

This has been my first time building a computer, so if there is an obvious answer to my dilemma, that's the reason why I didn't catch it. I built the computer using an AMD socket 939 processor, WD 200 MB hd, MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum mobo, 512 Corsair XMS memory, two opticals, and a floppy drive...
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- Dec 21, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Worth investing in PCI-Express now?

I would definitely opt in getting a PCI-E mobo right now. I've been trying to build my newest computer, and originally, I was indifferent to PCI-Express and just was willing to stick with AGP, and bought the Neo 2 Platinum. However, my ordeal in finding an AGP card was just ridiculously ardous...
- jteow
- Post #9
- Dec 16, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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AMD boards with PCI express

No, there are no non-SLi PCI-E AMD boards out right now, but they should be arriving in a few weeks time, if not by late January. I'm in the same pickle... I've bought most of the new stuff for my rig, except the videocard and the mobo. The only "widely" available mobo out there now is the...
- jteow
- Post #2
- Dec 16, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards

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