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What is a good PSU

I have had bad luck with Enermax personally. Antecs have treated my the best. I had a cap blow on an Enermax when I was rebuilding an older pc. Sounded like a gun shot. My ears were seriously ringing for quite some time. Then again, I have also seen a 3 week old Sony Trinitron monitor, let the...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #7
- Feb 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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POST failing on first boot attempt

I don't exactly know the cause, but I had seen this problem with an Iwill motherboard. Myself and two of my friends all had the same board. They all did the same thing. It was defective hardware. Not saying that is or isn't the case here. Try resetting your BIOS to factory defaults. You could...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #2
- Feb 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why Linux?

Sorry woke up at 1AM and couldn't get back to sleep. I am still getting used to the particulars of these boards. The reply window is kinda confusing. "Don't use HTML" but yet it's scattered with pseudo HTML tags. Too much for my insomniac brain to process. Chose the quickest method I saw to set...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #35
- Feb 15, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Why Linux?

I would love to help but unfortunatly I am not a great programmer. I only know RPG II, COBOL, and VB 6. Frankly the only thing I use any more is VB 6. Yep, it's cause I am lazy. I usually only do simple database front ends and I do not want to have to do the extra code to draw the forms. Saves...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #33
- Feb 15, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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I'm gonna help my neighbor with her network

http://www.fortresgrand.com/ Check these guys out. Fortres 101 maybe more power than what you need, but in a school environment we had found it to be with out equal. Unfortunatly you do have to shell out some dough, but it makes everthing very easy, customizable and just about anyone can use...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #18
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Why Linux?

Don't get me wrong I love Linux for certain uses. It excels as a simple server, and can allow you to continue using older hardware to perfom functions you could never do with MS. Examples being web/ftp servers, NAS, and my fav though I still do not have it working right, as a PBX. Now why...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #20
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Yeah, I am debating right now what to put in my new laptop. From what I see they are the ONLY 7200 rpm laptop drives on the market. I might just go with a 5400, as I am not sure for just gaming(RTS and click fest RPG stuff mostly) and general usage if I will notice a huge difference. I mean...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #146
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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UPS--not the shipping company

Line condition abilities would depend on the UPS. To my knowledge most if not all consumer level UPS's do not do line conditioning. They run off the wall power until there is a big enough dip or outage and then switch to battery. A high grade unit will run off the battery 100% of the time will...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #5
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Septic System Debate

My parents went almost 20 years with a family of 5 before having to have theirs pumped(It didn't need it, according to the people that did it btw, it was just a really wet year and the drain field was saturated with all the rain water, so it looked funny and their neighbor reported them), but...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #25
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Here it is the 75GXP was the model that was the cat's meow when it was released. I remember all the benchmarks and everyone talking about how great this drive was. It was too until they started to croak. No warnings for me. One day they worked, and the next nothing. Just whirr click, whirrrr...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #144
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

I have purchased IBM products in the past. When the IBM Deskstar hard drive was released, it was one of the fastest if not the fastest IDE drive available. I bought 4 of them. With in the first year all 4 drives had failed. They were all OEM drives and IBM would not provide any replacements...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #143
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Suggestion for a cheap laptop

Define cheap. I would 100% avoid any intel graphics. You MIGHT be able to achive playable settings for the NFS games with an ATI 200m IGP, but playable and enjoyable could be different and quite subjective. I haven't any experience with an Nvidia laptop solution, so I can't speak of their...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #2
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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MX7525 any reviews?

Yeah loving it so far, can't wait to upgrade the HD. I also wiped the default install and did a fresh XP Pro, and downloaded the latest drivers. Running the Omega video drivers. I guess they are supposed to have better performance than the defaults, but I run them more because I have had some...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #9
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Also note that when IBM first became aware of the incorrect price they refused all orders for that part. By the next day they were again taking orders. To put it into a time frame. They were refusing phone orders on the sixth but were accepting them again on the seventh. Does this not imply...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #139
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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MX7525 any reviews?

FYI I went ahead and got this laptop. No regrets so far. The only game I have installed thus far is Sacred. The laptop out performs my desktop when running this game. I haven't even upgraded the HD yet. I think this has to do with the fact that the 6200 video card in my PC was a total...
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- Post #7
- Feb 14, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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Hauppauge WinTV-GO TV Tuner Capture Card $20 at Surplus Computers

Yeah I figured at this price there wasn't going to be hardware MPEG, but what is this about the sound?
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #7
- Feb 12, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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MX7525 any reviews?

Other than the Qosmio this seems to me to be the best gaming lap they offer. Too bad that one is one that I really consider ugly. The shiny case shows fingerprints and whatever very quickly and then there is the really high price tag. Seems like all the others either have the 200m IGP or the...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #6
- Feb 12, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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Hauppauge WinTV-GO TV Tuner Capture Card $20 at Surplus Computers

Thanks, in for two. This was most timely as my friend just asked me to pick him up one of these for him and then one for a friend of his.
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #4
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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MX7525 any reviews?

Oh also anyone know how the x600 compares to the 200m IGP in performance? I haven't been able to find much on the x600 mobile and no direct comparisons. I am guessing it would blow it away. Of course if not, I could save much green by going with a lap that has the 200m IGP. Heck that Tosh deal...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #4
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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MX7525 any reviews?

Ah, thank you for that frank review. I would of course format and reinstall. This is a no brainer. Always prefer my copy of XP pro loaded with my software over what ever comes with the machine. Also like I say I would definatly upgrade the hd to a 7200 rpm drive before expecting too much from...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #3
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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MX7525 any reviews?

Ok, my desktop specs cpu - AMD 64 clawhammer 3200 mobo - Asus k8v deluxe ram - 2x512 kingston 3200 video - nvidia 6200 256mb hd - SATA 80gb & 150gb optical - Sony dru-710 dual layer + no name dvd-rw case - Lian Li ?? not sure model # but it is very nice brushed alum with window and...
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- Feb 11, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Laptops
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

New info from the GF. BTW if you don't care, then DON'T read it. Oh and btw there are over 8,000 orders being canceled. The emails are being sent after the actual order is canceled. Also try to call in. They are now instructed to direct you to the complaint line without discussion.
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #126
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Nor am I asking you to believe anything just adding information that I recieved. I trust my GF and I know her friend in the web ordering area. So I believe that this is the weay IBM is going. Can I say with 100% confidence that they will not change direction yet again? No. I do not believe IBM...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #125
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

I was told last night by my GF who works @ IBM, that all orders are going to be canceled :( She was told this be her friend in the web ordering division. Apperantly IBM is also prepared with their legal team in case of lawsuits as well. This sucks but I guess it is kind of expected as IBM has...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #121
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Compaq n1020v Laptop CPU upgrade

Oh and so you all don't think I didn't search on this... :) I found this one, but only after browsing. I guess I was too detailed in my search terms http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=51&threadid=1777856&enterthread=y This thread is dealing with faster cpu's than mine. It does...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #2
- Feb 10, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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Dell Latitude C600

Yeah, as long as the faces for the drives are physically compatable you can switch them. I love these models. I was fixing them and selling them for awhile, but with the price of the batteries and the drives, I wasn't making enough money to make it worth it. Got pretty much my whole family and...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #7
- Feb 10, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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Compaq n1020v Laptop CPU upgrade

Question is there a better cpu that will work in this? I know it is not always wise to introduce faster cpu's into a laptop, but I don't have the money to get a full new laptop and would like to get as much outta this one as I can. I am more familier with AMD cpu's and even at that I have got...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2006
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Laptops
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Last word that I got from inside IBM is that they are likely to honor(at least) the orders that were made for single drives and on in stock parts. Not sure how(if) they can do this, but it seems that those who ordered several drives may find their orders canceled. That was the word as of this...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #93
- Feb 7, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Toshiba Laptop L25-1216 for $399.99 OTD at BB B&M

ah heck to you all you get the 399 price. 499 here in the Harrisburg, PA area :( Not what I was looking for but for 399 I might have got it anyway. I don't have the bestest of credit due to a divorce, but Ido have a best buy card
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #39
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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AMD Sempron Processor 3100+ & ECS NFORCE3-A Motherboard for $80 at Outpost.com

From everything I have seen this is a 64bit processor with the 64bit instructions disabled. Kinda back in the day with the math co-processor. It still can look like a 64 bit proc to the cpu id programs if they are not set to know better. Still looks like a heck of a deal. I have two friends who...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #28
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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SKY HAWK BAX5602 MID TOWER W/300W POWER SUPPLY $19 + shpg No Rebates.

What is the construction of this case like? I ordered a very similar looking case off ebay a while back, for about the same price. The metal is soooo soft. One of the three screws on the side panel stripped it's hole. Also torqued the case when removing it from the box but luckly due to the...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #23
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

If anyone read awhile back I was poo pooing this as likely being dead. My GF talked to her friend in the ordering division again and it looks like they just might fill the orders that took place for in stock units at least. As of earlier this eve they were "looking into it". I take this as a...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #88
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Yes I do understand that, but IBM is now at least internally denying that this was valid. What I am guessing is that those who got them, got lucky. Those orders not yet processed.... Like I say I am not arguing anything here. Just telling you what I am hearing from inside IBM right now...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #57
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

Maybe you missed the "misunderstanding" part? Hey whatever I am sure that neither IBM parts nor their web ordering division know what is going on. Listen and believe what you will. Only trying to help. But then again, maybe IBM will be generous. Who knows maybe they will let some get by...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #55
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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80gig 2.5" hdd for $37 + shipping and tax?

This is very dead. My GF works for IBM and they are in the process of contacting those who have ordered this to let them know that there has been "a misunderstanding". The part is for the caddy ONLY. No drive will be shipped with this order. Sorry, but too good to be true.
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #52
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XM radio 1 yr subscription 50% off ($77) - YMMV

"ALSO Sirius is putting a Leash on Stern since alot of the Automakers with factory Sirius in there vehicals were complaining about him being so lewd and foul mouthed." Well isn't that stupid. Like they didn't know what they were getting? Don't get me wrong I have Sirius and can't imagine...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #19
- Jan 27, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Any other RTS like Warlords Battle Cry?

Fenixgoon - Warhammer has a persistent Hero? If so that game sounds good. I have been meaning to try it anyway as I have heard nothing bad about it, only good. Dethfrumbelo - I didn't remember Spellforce having the persistent hero. I am going to have to dig to find that one again. Thanks
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #6
- Jan 25, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Any other RTS like Warlords Battle Cry?

Yeah mulitplayer and single player. Warlords Battle Cry lets you play with the same hero in either. Not sure if that is the case with all versions, also not sure if that is a good idea. Opens up easier routes to cheating I would guess. I do definatly like the ability to take my hero into battle...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #3
- Jan 24, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Any other RTS like Warlords Battle Cry?

Tried other could have been RTS / RPG crossovers and they all fell very short. Warcraft 3 Spellforce The D&D one :thumbsdown: Not one had a persisent hero. My friends and I all love the concept and the RPG feel of it, but the game does get old after awhile. WB3 does it best with the in...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2006
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows
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*Official* Heroes of Might and Magic V *Official*

Yeahhh right. Sorry don't believe those numbers at all. After not being able to run several games I purchased due one copywrite protection or another....sorry not buying it. I will wait until it is cracked and then maybe. Sick of this rubbish. Sorry but it is not ok for a GAME to effect the...
- mellowfellow0o0
- Post #84
- Jan 24, 2006
- Forum: Windows

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