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ECS K7VTA3 v.3 or ASUS A7S333 ?

well i just got it! Athlon XP 1700+ ECS k7vta3 rev 3 kt333 256 DDR RAM Enlight Casing of course I have tried tweaking the BIOS- FSB and Memory settings hehe FSB settings are in BIG increments (133mhz, 140mhz, etc) so obviously this mobo isn't meant for overclocking (well, not with this BIOS...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #5
- May 21, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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ECS K7VTA3 v.3 or ASUS A7S333 ?

cool thanks for the tip, Peter but I need to make this purchase soon- my bro is offering to buy my old mobo+cpu off me hehe so i guess, the ECS KT333 is a good bet for the HERE and NOW eh? :)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #3
- May 17, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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ECS K7VTA3 v.3 or ASUS A7S333 ?

Hi Guys! Been awhile since I last posted.. :) Anyhow, I am choosing between two mobos to upgrade my system (currently running an MSI K7T Pro 2a and a Durno 750!) Planning to use an Athlon 1700 or 1800XP, with 256MB DDR Ram.. Both mobos cost almost the same, here are links to their features...
- EvilKnevil
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- May 17, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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how to tell if a Radeon 32MB DDR is LE or not?

thanks for the info KillRose... yep its a 64MB version- I can get a GTS 32MB or a Kyro2 64MB for around US$75...as I do stuff in Photoshop and the occasional webpage, I feel that 2D quality is important. as for games I usually play FIFA, Formula 1, stuff like that. I think I can hold out...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #15
- Nov 29, 2001
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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how to tell if a Radeon 32MB DDR is LE or not?

cool went to the shop! checked out the card....and found an online review for it to! Digit-Life review so..you guys think its worth it? goes for around $100 equivalent...:D
- EvilKnevil
- Post #13
- Nov 29, 2001
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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how to tell if a Radeon 32MB DDR is LE or not?

Hi Killrose and KingofC! Thanks for the replies- over here (the Philippines) i can get one for around $90-95.00. I will check with the shop if this is the actuial product that they carry (this was linked from their site though..so it has to be the one). KingofC how could I tell if ith as...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #9
- Nov 28, 2001
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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how to tell if a Radeon 32MB DDR is LE or not?

hi there! could you guys help me identify which Radeon variety this card is: Jetway Fantasy Radeon am pondering on getting this, a GTS, or a Kyro2.. 2d quality is more important to me than 3d game framerates you can check out my Rig in my Sig thanks!
- EvilKnevil
- Post #6
- Nov 28, 2001
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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help identifying this Radeon

Hi! I'd like some help in identifying this Radeon derivative: Jetway Fantasy Radeon Is it equivalent to an LE? VE? 7200? 7500? Am geting mixed up with the models and feature sets...right now am using a "classic" V3 2000, am an occasional gamer (FIFA and F1)..but 2D quality is more important...
- EvilKnevil
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- Nov 21, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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annoying lines/ghosted text

Hi guys! Got a problem with my display..either the monitor or my vid card I suspect- here are my system specs: Duron 750, 128MB RAM, MSI K7Pro2a Mobo Voodoo3 2000 AGP (2 years old) Samsung 753DF 17" Monitor (6 months old) Problem: At higher resolutions ( 1024x768, 1152x864 ), displayed...
- EvilKnevil
- Thread
- May 30, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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annoying video problem

Hi guys! Got a problem with my display..either the monitor or my vid card I suspect- here are my system specs: Duron 750, 128MB RAM, MSI K7Pro2a Mobo Voodoo3 2000 AGP (2 years old) Samsung 753DF 17" Monitor (6 months old) Problem: At higher resolutions ( 1024x768, 1152x864 ), displayed...
- EvilKnevil
- Thread
- May 30, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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which patch comes first?

hey guys! after a fresh install of win2k (whether from a format or dual boot) in what order should you install drivers/patches? am running a duron750/soyo sy7vta mobo/256MB RAM/V3 2000 AGP
- EvilKnevil
- Thread
- Jan 23, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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CPU pads

hehehe i scraped off the pads on my duron :o seems to be working fine though..i put thermal grease on it by the way ;)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #7
- Jan 20, 2001
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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ARRGGH New TBird System Still Freezing !

hi Daniel! I got the Soyo mobo too (albeit with a Duron700)..(yup..we met a few threads back)...and i've been wrestling with my freezing problem myself. here's an update: software side: nuked the HDD and installed Win98se. loaded VIA 4.27 drivers. installed V3 drivers. patched Win98se up...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #13
- Jan 15, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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voltage of an UN OC'd Duron?

hi there! what should the voltage of an UNOverclocked Duron be? has anyone tweaked it to address stability issues? (bump it up or down just a wee bit?) thanks!
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- Jan 15, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Coffe cup going across the screen, can't remove it, even after reformatting. HELP ME PLEASE!!!

i respectfully move that this thread be nominated to the "anandtech all-time thread list" (if there is such a list hehe). if not..mebbe its time to make one! :D
- EvilKnevil
- Post #92
- Jan 13, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

hi guys! Funny thing about these IRQs: 1) my office issued laptop has a ton of stuff assigned to IRQ11..but it works perfectly 2) my office desktop has the No Conflicts message displayed under win2k's systemk information..that too works perfectly. 3) my HOME pc (aka Mr. Freeze), after...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #23
- Jan 11, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Unsolved Mysteries: Why My PC locks up?

hi there! i've been having a running gunbattle with my randomly freezing system.:( details are in this thread any opinions are welcome- someone suggested RMA-ing the mobo but it seems other people with other branded Mobo's are having the same problem too- be it Abit, Asus, Epox, MSI. (In my...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #4
- Jan 11, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New T-Bird System Won't Stop Crashing?

hi gregdee that's always an option :) will give it till the weekend :)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #18
- Jan 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New T-Bird System Won't Stop Crashing?

i got a Duron700+Soyo SY7KTVA system too...been having freezing problems as well.. check out the thread here Been going at it since Christmas..and am getting frustrated :disgust:
- EvilKnevil
- Post #13
- Jan 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: to disable or not to disable (ACPI)..that is the question..

Hello fellow Anandtechers... My Duron700+Soyo SY7-KTVA mobo gives me random freezes. Under my system information/conflicts and sharing I got 4 devices sharing IRQ 11: ACPI, 2xUSB, 3Dfx Voodoo. I've tried a lot of things (both hardware/software/bios)...and only came across some posts regarding...
- EvilKnevil
- Thread
- Jan 10, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

thanks for the support guys :) here's a bit of a development: 1) went in Soyo BIOS and DISABLED "Assign IRQ to USB" 2) Win2K loaded, ad I checked the system information again, conflicts/sharing. Here's what I got: IRQ11 : VIA USB Universal Host Controller IRQ11 : VIA USB Universal...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #20
- Jan 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Coffe cup going across the screen, can't remove it, even after reformatting. HELP ME PLEASE!!!

at last! the evidence! :) it sure looks like something from the monitor's menu...did you try LostBoy's suggestion? Oh, welcome to the Anandtech Forums, TechiChick! :D
- EvilKnevil
- Post #83
- Jan 9, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

spoke too soon it hung when i tried loading a PSD...even before i got to install the modem or the drivers for sound/agp fix argh this is sooooooo frustrating!!! :| hmm..when i open my system information window, under conflicts/sharing. here's what i get: IRQ11 : Microsoft ACPI Compliant...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #18
- Jan 9, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New system, experiencing lock ups

Hi there... posted some developments in my freezing saga here: random freezes, hanging etc do check it out thanks :)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #9
- Jan 9, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

thanks tumBO :) Will try and do some Photoshop work tonight...however..to tell you the truth, there are several things which I haven't installed: 1) Supra 56i ISA modem 2) VIA AC97 Built in Sound drivers 3) AMD AGP Fix for Win2000 Since the ISA modem is the 'oldest' (legacy) hardware, I'll...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #17
- Jan 9, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

well..here's the latest round of developments after the notorious freeze happened while installing win2k SP-1, I had to reinstall the OS. I figured I'd might as well do some troubleshooting..and I removed the ISA modem. Win2k installed without a hitch. Via4in1 4.27v installed no problemo...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #15
- Jan 8, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New system, experiencing lock ups

hi guys well..i can reproduce theh anging this way: Load Photoshop 5.5 Load a 11MB PSD file..no problems..can edit/save it Then load another PSD file- a 9MB one..and it hung! sheesh..my old Celery300/BX combo could've handled this easily!!! oh well..just for the record here are my system...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #8
- Jan 8, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New system, experiencing lock ups

Hi Quinnyrd! Got the same mobo as you..running a D700. I too am experienceing random lockups..I have posted a thread in the forums...check it out here: random freezes, hanging etc Had this problem since Christmas! I could sur f around forhours with no prob..but when I'doad PhotoShop 5 or...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #5
- Jan 7, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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System lockup's

you guys aren't alone...:( check out this thread i started at the tech support forum...will keep you guys updated..i plan to run out tomorrow to a local computer shop to get me a 300W PSU. here's the link: random freezes, hanging etc
- EvilKnevil
- Post #3
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

whoa!! yer right! just checked the list myself! dang..ok...back to the local computer shop! this better do the trick hehehe :)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #12
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

yup..did that too installed win2k on 15GB, ran it alone...it hung when i ran some apps... :( so much from what looked like a simple cpu/mobo upgrade from a celeron 300/BX! look what i got myself into! hehe P.S. am running a 235W Sparkle..it came with my Elan Vital T10 case
- EvilKnevil
- Post #9
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Random freezing-help?

nope..my system is not overclocked ..atleast..not yet hehe ;)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #11
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Random freezing-help?

youch! i suffer from random freezing too! i posted it in the tech support forum: this is getting frustrating! hope i can get to the bottom of this! :( good luck to us all! :)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #9
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

ok..here's what happened: 1) purchased 1 stick of 128MB PC133 RAM 2) removed old sticks, put in new RAM, booted up, ran some apps..it hung 3)my system has 2 HDDs- 1 ATA33 2.5GB for master, and 1 ATA66 15.0GB for slave..to eliminate the possibility of an ATA3/66 conflict, I set the 15GB to...
- EvilKnevil
- Post #6
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

so the jury has spoken unanimously...could be a RAM issue. :) thanks for the help! will be getting a 128MB PC133 stick later today... hopefully my next post will be goodnews :) enjoy the weekend!
- EvilKnevil
- Post #5
- Jan 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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random freezes, hanging etc

ok..here's the deal (you can refer to my System specs at the bottom of the post :) ) 1) did a clean install of win98se, loaded the via 4-in-1's..DX7...system randomly freezes 2) nuked it, did a clean install of win2k, loaded the 4-in-1 4.26betas, and the via audio driver (thats it)..system...
- EvilKnevil
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2001
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Computer Building
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strange Joystick problem...

if its generic joystick status =OK if its MS Sidewinder 3d pro status =not connected strange...:)
- EvilKnevil
- Post #3
- Jan 4, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Coffe cup going across the screen, can't remove it, even after reformatting. HELP ME PLEASE!!!

heheh maybe it's Starbucks new subliminal marketing campaign.. speaking of which...I need my daily fix...:P
- EvilKnevil
- Post #39
- Jan 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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need VIAGART.CAT?! get it here..no prescription necessary :)

ok..for all you guys looking for the viagart.cat file.. here it is viagart.cat courtesy of Apu's Hardware...
- EvilKnevil
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2001
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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a joystick puzzle for you...

cool..thanks for the responses... let's hope collectively we can solve it :) are all of you using the on board audio of the motherboard? couldbe a problem with the implementation of that.. i still have my pci sound card..might hook that up to see if the problem persists... thanks again!
- EvilKnevil
- Post #6
- Jan 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building

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