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- ktchong
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- Apr 1, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Which Asus P5 model?

I am comparing the different Asus P5 motherboards and wondering which model would provide the best quality and performance for my budget. The Asus P5 mobo series have so many models that they are confusing. I plan to build a PC with an Intel E8500 or E8600 within the next month or so. I...
- ktchong
- Thread
- Apr 1, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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What's a good Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboard for $180?

I meant reliability and durability. I want the mobo to be reliable and durable. I've never used anything other than original Intel mobos, so I don't know if Asus or Gigabytes makes durable mobos. I don't want the system/mobo to die on me in three or four years, or give me all sorts of...
- ktchong
- Post #10
- Apr 17, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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What's a good Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboard for $180?

I would like to buy a better mobo because if I want upgrade to a better CPU, I can always easily replace the CPU. However, if I want to upgrade to a better mobo, that means I will have to replace the whole system and reinstall the whole OS. I'm not even sure if I will be able to buy or...
- ktchong
- Post #8
- Apr 17, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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What's a good Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboard for $180?

I've expanded my search to ALL top manufacturers and not just Asus. I've also increased my budget to around $180. I really like Asus P5K, but I just want to look at if I can get a significantly better mobo with a different brand and an additional $30. If not, then I'll go for the P5K...
- ktchong
- Post #6
- Apr 17, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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What's a good Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboard for $180?

Someone from another forum recommended ASUS P5W DH Deluxe because it's a Core 2 Duo board, and it's only a little above my budget of $150. How does P5W compared to P5K? Remember: I'm not going to overclock. So any extra going to the benefits of overclocking is just a waste of money in my...
- ktchong
- Post #4
- Apr 16, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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What's a good Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboard for $180?

I've expanded my search to ALL top manufacturers and not just Asus. I've also increased my budget to around $180. I really like Asus P5K, but I just want to look at if I can get a significantly better mobo with a different brand and an additional $30. If not, then I'll go for the P5K...
- ktchong
- Thread
- Apr 16, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Motherboards
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Laptops: How Often Do the Hardware Break?

Do these things break often at all? For a desktop, if it breaks I know how to fix it. However, for a laptop, it's trickier. How's the quality of laptops nowadays? Do they break down often (i.e., the hardware)? What's the chances of getting a defective unit (much more likely than a...
- ktchong
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Laptops
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Please recommend an entry-level laptop for me

unfalliblekrutch: "Also, i'd recommened going with a 12 - 14 inch laptop. 15+ inches is NOT mobile." It's not?!? Well, I do plan to use the laptop as my primary computer, so I will be spending a lot of time on it -- that's almost every night, 4 to 5 a night, and probably up to 8 hours if I...
- ktchong
- Post #8
- Dec 16, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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Please recommend an entry-level laptop for me

ShellGuy: Thanks for the two links! The first one is exactly the site I've been searching. The second link does not work, though. deathwalker: I really do not want to buy the latest or current laptop model from Dell, which also carries the latest or current price tag (i.e., expensive.) I...
- ktchong
- Post #5
- Dec 16, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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PNY Attache 1GB 19.99 AR BF Bestbuy

How do you even get the $70 instant rebate at checkout?
- ktchong
- Post #23
- Dec 16, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Please recommend an entry-level laptop for me

I am looking to buy my first laptop. I have never dealt with a laptop or notebook PC, so I would appreciate any advice you guys can share with me. In the past, I have always built my own PCs and install the operating systems, so I am quite knowledgeable about desktop PCs. However, I am...
- ktchong
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2005
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Laptops
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Black-White-East Asian IQ differences at least 50% **

List abstracted from IQ and the Wealth of Nations: #1: Hong Kong = 107 #2: South Korea = 106 #3: Japan = 105 #4: Taiwan (ROC) = 104 #5: Singapore = 104 . . . #7: Germany = 102 . . . (completely dominated by industrialized European nations.) . . . #13: China (PRC) = 100...
- ktchong
- Post #228
- Aug 1, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HP DeskJet 648c $44.99 after discount + rebate

Cheap printers but expensive ink cartridges. We still pay more in the long run. What's the point? Is there any good models out there that use really cheap ink catridges?
- ktchong
- Post #10
- Mar 1, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Buy.com going the way of Etoys?

>>Cyberian: Did someone finally figure out that you can't stay in business too long when you lose $100 Million a year? And when investors finally wake up and realize that they have lost billions of dollars to all the stupid online business models that give away money and will never really earn...
- ktchong
- Post #17
- Mar 1, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Hot Half.com deals - $5 off $10 for ALL and $60 worth of Magazines free!

Just a warning: I suspect that when a customer uses her credit cards to pay for Half.com purchases and orders her "free" magazines, the magazine subscription companies will AUTOMATICALLY charge to her credit cards for subscription renewals in the future. Then she will have go through...
- ktchong
- Post #2
- Mar 1, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Creative iNFRA 52x CD-ROM $39.99/Creative Encore 12X DVD $99.99

Overclockerz has very poor ratings at ResellerRatings.com and BizRate.com. I wouldn't risk buying from it. I had a Creative Labs 48x Infra CD-ROM Drive. It was LOUD! It was unbelieveable LOUD! It was so loud that I had to replace it with a Toshiba. I wouldn't recommend a Creative Labs...
- ktchong
- Post #5
- Jan 5, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Poll: Cable Descramblers!!

I'd looked into getting a descrambler for awhile, and I can say that owning a descrambler is perfectly legal. However, if anyone intends to actually install and use the descramblers, she is legally required to contact the cable company (haha! yeah, sure.) I'm not sure if it's easy to get...
- ktchong
- Post #27
- Dec 27, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Plextor CD-RW 12/10/32A problem.....

Try downloading patches for your CD-RW software. Plextor has just releases new versions of Plextor Manager 2000 and firmware, both which fix many bugs in earlier software. New patches are available at www.plextor.com.
- ktchong
- Post #7
- Dec 26, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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To install WinMe or not to install WinMe, that is the question.

Hm. OBVIOUSLY we have too many anti-Microsofters who simply can't be reasonable and objective when it comes to giving opinions on Microsoft products. Since I'm neither against nor for Microsoft, I suppose I would just have to throw in my $.02. The boot-up and shutdown process of Windows ME is...
- ktchong
- Post #6
- Dec 26, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best CD-ROM emulation software?

Please recommend CD-ROM emulation software (e.g., Virtual CD, CD Emulator, VirtuoCD) that stores CD-ROM data on hard drives and lets user use her CD-ROMs without a CD-ROM drive. Thanks.
- ktchong
- Thread
- Dec 26, 2000
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Beware of ONVIA return policies!!!

Um. In the U.S., there are all sorts of consumer laws that protect us so that any consumer can return or at least exhange any product as long as it's defective when it's received or bought. That's a pretty basic consumer protection.
- ktchong
- Post #29
- Dec 26, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Playstation 2's processor vs. the top of the line PC processors - which has more raw power?

Yup, it was on the front cover of Times magazine more than a year ago. The PS2 processor was way too powerful and considered as a threat to US security. The U.S. government tried and successfully stopped Sony, a Japanese company, from selling PS2 to many "black-listed" countries...
- ktchong
- Post #6
- Dec 26, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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CC Fraud! OT, but mods, please allow - *EVERYONE* pls read

There is a notorious super-hacker (can't remember his name, someone helps me out here... saw his picture in the papers, the guy is some really ugly geek) in Russia with a huge ego who bragged about being able to hack into any system and stealing credit card and bank accunts. The corrupted...
- ktchong
- Post #35
- Dec 21, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best PCI UATA-100 Controller Card?

What is the best PCI Ultra-100 controller card right now? Thanks~!
- ktchong
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2000
- Replies: 39
- Forum: Computer Building
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Online Stores for Cooling Devices?

Does anyone know of any good online stores that carry computer cooling devices and fans? Please recommend some. Thanks!
- ktchong
- Thread
- Dec 17, 2000
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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We all see now I was right 3dfx is out of business! **CONFIRMED**

What do you guys mean "lack of competition"?!? It was exactly market competitive forces that put 3dfx out of business.
- ktchong
- Post #94
- Dec 17, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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are there any plans for more usb ports on mobos?

The other day I was going to buy a four-port USB hub, but then I simpy couldn't think of a reason why I would need more than three USB ports at this moment, so I passed.
- ktchong
- Post #7
- Dec 9, 2000
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mechwarrior 4, $28 at ebworld, killer game! (and receive 10$ GC)

Has anyone played MechWarrior 4: Vengence? Is it buggy?
- ktchong
- Post #21
- Dec 8, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Mechwarrior 4, $28 at ebworld, killer game! (and receive 10$ GC)

The MechWarrior series keeps changing producers and publishers. First it was Activision. Then MicroProse. Now Microsoft.
- ktchong
- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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My 56k modem was pulling 114k, How?

Theoretically, we can have modems that are faster than 56k. However, our FCC has a regulation that limits the voltage that can be placed on phone lines, in order to prevent crosstalk between lines. For this reason, 56k modems can only effectively go up to 53k. (Another perfect example of how...
- ktchong
- Post #11
- Nov 24, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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$10 off any order & free Shipping at Microsoft.com

but everything at Microsoft is overpriced by more than $10...
- ktchong
- Post #2
- Nov 23, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Panasonic DVDRV30 DVD Player @ Mercata: PowerBuy + Passport 20% + Mercata$ 20% + Ebates 5% + $50 Mail-in

Oh well. I suppose I will just have to post a potential hot deal to make up for my last post... Mercata - Panasonic DVD/CD Player w/Component Video Connections, DVDRV30, with the list price of $299.00 Current Powerbuy price, as of 11-22-2000 12:00AM, subjects to falling with more buyers...
- ktchong
- Post #3
- Nov 22, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Panasonic DVDRV30 DVD Player @ Mercata: PowerBuy + Passport 20% + Mercata$ 20% + Ebates 5% + $50 Mail-in

Microsoft Passport site says that I was supposed to click on the Passport logo on the merchant's sign in page. I don't see any Passport logo on Mercata sign-in page. The page only allows me to sign in with my email address and password. How do I sign in to Mercata with Microsoft Passport...
- ktchong
- Thread
- Nov 22, 2000
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Voodoo5 5500 $137.60

Radeon vs. Voodoo5... Are you guys comparing with Radeon 32MB or 64MB?!? Almost 4 weeks ago I bought a Radeon 32MB DDR for $109.99 (at Best Buy with a 20-percent-off coupon and a $50.00 main-in rebate.) Everyone was raving about Radeon at that time so I bought the card. Now I can get Voodoo5...
- ktchong
- Post #90
- Nov 21, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What's the right thing to do with older hardware?

Linux? No, thanks. When I got my degree, I sweared to myself I would never touch UNIX again.
- ktchong
- Post #18
- Nov 20, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Logitech iFeel Optical = USB Joybuzzer

I've already read several reviews of the Logitech iFeel. All the reviews basically say the same thing: the mouse was fun for a short while. But after the novelty wears off, the feedback and vibrations from the mouse becomes increasingly annoying.
- ktchong
- Post #2
- Nov 20, 2000
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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What's the right thing to do with older hardware?

Does anyone know any hardware donation center in Los Angeles or the Valley?
- ktchong
- Post #14
- Nov 20, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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What's the right thing to do with older hardware?

Same here. Maybe there's a place where we can just give or donate 'em away.
- ktchong
- Post #3
- Nov 20, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Where can I buy rolled ribbon cables for my drives.....

Plycon's stuff always overpriced. I would avoid Plycon. Here is a better cable at a lower price: ULTRA ATA/100 ROUND TWISTED DUAL IDE 3 CONN 40 PIN 80 CABLE 24-Inch Longer, better encased, and at only $17.00.
- ktchong
- Post #23
- Nov 20, 2000
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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