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Nostalgia - ECS K7S5A PRO Refurbs @ Newegg

Yeah . I wound up throwing mine away . RMA runarounds withi Outpost and ESC were too much for me , I leaned my lesson about those two companies ,
- bambam
- Post #48
- Sep 27, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HD mounting - Horizonal vs Vertical ?

I know that hard drives a supposed built to set up either way but my on gut feeling tells me horizontal is preferable for more eve bearing ware . Anyone here know something about this subject ? - thanks
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- Thread
- Sep 13, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Atlanta FRY's deals for 09/10 to 09/14

What mobo is included with this one - " P4 2.4ghz with mobo: $119.99 " ? -thanks
- bambam
- Post #7
- Sep 12, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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hurricane: 1, idiot: 0

Hey - I hope it works ,. It looks like Ivan is head directly toward my vacation home in the panhandle ( purchased 2 months ago *X%k !!!!)
- bambam
- Post #38
- Sep 12, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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A7V8X-MX no fan no post - help ?

New PSU and no go . It looking like :I willl be sending this baord back ASUS .
- bambam
- Post #5
- Sep 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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A7V8X-MX no fan no post - help ?

I am off this AM to buy another PSU but I really don't think that is the problem .
- bambam
- Post #4
- Sep 11, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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A7V8X-MX no fan no post - help ?

Additional information - CPU - XP 1700, WD 10HD, memory 256k pc2100,using on-board video , PS -EZ Media PSEZ350 AMD/P4 . After looking trhough google I might have see the reason for the 80 conductor error message. I must ahve mixed the cable with one that I had for the secondary controller...
- bambam
- Post #3
- Sep 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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A7V8X-MX no fan no post - help ?

I just got his board back from ASUS . I reinistalled it . Fan worked , it posted so I then installed HD, CD ROM . I start up again hd, CD by BIOS recognized but then got some strange error message saying something like no primary IDE 80 conductor cable recognized .and a boot failure . I tried...
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- Thread
- Sep 10, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Fry's Atlanta Specials

Any regular updates would be appreciated . I can't seem to find their AJC ads online. - thanks
- bambam
- Post #13
- Sep 10, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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pci.sys is missing or corrupted - Windows XP arrrgh !!?!

I get this error message . Placing the XP CD is crashes too . Can someone please guide me through this ?. I really have a lot of data which I don't want to loose by a format and reinstall . - thanks
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- Thread
- Jun 29, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Choosing a wireless G router

Nice chart. -thanks for the link . I wast hoping to "community network " with a neighbor about 150 ft away but it looks like it won't be simple ( need more equipment like booster/repeater and/or antenna like cantenna etc .
- bambam
- Post #4
- Jun 1, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Laptop owners, what do u use carry your laptop ?

Old backpack or monkey jump-on proof old beat up Samsonite briefcase ( lined with foam )
- bambam
- Post #36
- Jun 1, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Budget laptop - Toshiba A45S121 ?

It has been several years since I have owned a laptop - my last one was Compaq 286 LTE ! so I am not familiar with them at his point . I just purchased this Toshibqa model at CC for $599 AR . I want to add wireless networking capability . Will a generic laptop wireless neworking card...
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- Thread
- May 31, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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SCORCHING HOT MIR on Netgear Products (was Fry's is comming to Chicago!!)

Atlanta ? - Form more than a year, I have heard rumors and seen a few business trade articles that Fry's Electronics was planning to open store (s) in Atlanta GA metro ( neat Gwinnett Place Mall and/or Apharetta Windward Area . What's happening ?
- bambam
- Post #78
- May 17, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Tmobile or Verizon?

Verizon for coverage. Tmobile for price and cheap unlimited web browsing T-zones etc.
- bambam
- Post #38
- May 14, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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DSL and phones for new office - help needed

They is me . I have no idea what the actual $ amount would be ( I am hoping for <-100/ mo ). I want to pay as little as possible of course .
- bambam
- Post #3
- May 9, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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DSL and phones for new office - help needed

I am getting ready to open a new office for my new small business location in Atlanta GA ( Chamblee/Doraville area and yes DSL is avialable at the new business location ) . I will need at least one static IP address for a streaming camera setup, web and email access, 2 voice lines and 1 fax line...
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- Thread
- May 8, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Sony Ericsson T610 Color Camera GSM Phone (T-Mobile) -$80 AR w/ free shipping

RE : $ 35.00 activation - I think there are some "affinity" promos from various orgs like AAA but I don't know if you have to buy their phones and sign up through them .
- bambam
- Post #7
- May 7, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How much does it cost to pave a driveway (concrete)?

In Atlanta form , pour and finish a driveway with fiber reinforced concrete runs about $2.40-3.00 $ /sf for a 1500 sf min pour with minimal finish grading. I would recommend using steel rei nforcing wire too .
- bambam
- Post #14
- Apr 29, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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boiling hot, but YMMV get the 39.99 t-mobile 600min nationwide plan for 19.99

Now that Sprint PCS has add the $5/mo Free and Clear America option , T-mobile is way behind Sprint PCS, ATTWS/Cingular and Verizon in coverage . Now it seems the only way they can compete is on price and customer service .
- bambam
- Post #19
- Apr 28, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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AAA worth it?

I drive old beaters . Even though I have only used them a few times in 12 years as aPlus member for towing, it is peace of mind for me and the discounts ( vary by region ) help lessen the impact of he " membership " fee. Usually they'll deal and give you an extra month or two for the price...
- bambam
- Post #9
- Apr 11, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Nice - MWAVE some XP cpu's w/ free soyo board

After reading this thead I now see that the P4 connector is a requirement . I guess I need to upgrade cases w/PS anyway since the ones I was planning to use were 6yrs old with 250 watt no name PSUs . Any links to suitable ( plain jane - color and "windows" are not impt" , just PS cabaple of...
- bambam
- Post #120
- Mar 31, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Medion MD2900 laptop - warm ?

BTW - This was in the Atlanta area . I probably buy some other lower ticket priced Medion items like those mentioned in the previous post but there are alternative vendors for laptops out there which can offer a better value for ME . I want the credit card warranty protection and would...
- bambam
- Post #5
- Mar 28, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Medion MD 2900 laptop ?

I saw this laptop in a local Aldi ad for $ 999.00 . Any comments on the Medion MD2900 and purchasing it Aldi would be appreaciated.
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- Thread
- Mar 27, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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Medion MD2900 laptop - warm ?

I just saw an Aldi newspaper ad from March 25, 2004 which had l a Medion MD 2900 laptop ( P4 2.4 mobile , WLAN, DVD/RW/CD/RW for $ 999.00 . I think I read somewhere else message that his might be the same as the Gateway m500 but don't hold me to it . I am apprensive since Aldi is cash only...
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- Thread
- Mar 27, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ECS k7s5a

Unless you are trying to use some SDRAM you already have , pass on this one and spend a little more and get something like the Shuttle AN35N . You will save yourself a lot of greif and have much better perfroming system too .
- bambam
- Post #13
- Mar 17, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Fry's coming to Atlanta ?

Several months ago there was an article in the Atlanta newspaper business section about Fry's Electronics building a store in Gwinnett County . Anyone know what the status is . - thanks
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- Feb 26, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Budget DVR CCTV security monitoring system ?

I just bought one of those generic 4 port pci dvr cards with PICO 2000 ( what else could I use ? ) software at fleabay . I was planning use a suplus 500mhz PIII PC and buy a " hot deal " 160 hd , and some of those generic wireless camera and revievers . I am very much a newbe at this and would...
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- Thread
- Feb 20, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Displays
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12 Pack AA NiMH 2000mAh Batteries and a Super Fast Charger, $22.99

Has anyone purchase sub-C cells with tabs from them ? I have 3 Makita 9.6v battery packs which need rebuilding and exploring this option . - thanks
- bambam
- Post #46
- Feb 20, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Discount on Carfax reports

FWIW - I am not a AAA auto " club " member anymore but Carfax also had discount for AAA members too .
- bambam
- Post #3
- Feb 5, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$630 Fine for driving 1 mph over limit in South Georgia, I-95 drivers Beware, Statewide 55 MPH Limit coming

There is porbably more to the story but 6-7 mph seems like a good margin of of error . I sure wish the speeding laws around metro Atlanta were enforced 70+ in a 55 is very common and can be very scary . Safer for us all and more $ in the strapped local gov't pocket from someone other than...
- bambam
- Post #26
- Feb 3, 2004
- Forum: Politics and News
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Budget CCTV DVR internet remote monitoring setup ?

BTW -I noticed that most of the generic DVR cards and CCTV cameras in my low budget range offered from fleabay vendors are offered from vendors in the OEM countries . Any model and fleabay vendor exprerience recommendations on a 4 CH card with decent software / manuals and the other...
- bambam
- Post #4
- Feb 1, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Budget CCTV DVR internet remote monitoring setup ?

I wan to set up a budget video surveillance system for monitoring my business. I really don't want the expense of DSL with a static IP as required by some of the dedicted systems. I am confused by the junky x10 ads and have seen some what appear to CCTV quality at a reasonable priced...
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- Thread
- Jan 30, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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PC video monitoring - nanny cam etc ?

I how have the need to set up an internet monitoring camera system (4 to 6 cameras) and have no idea where to start . The x-10 stuff seems tempting because of the price butI know so little . Can someone give me some suggestions/ links ? - thanks
- bambam
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Displays
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Sprint PCS 1,000 minutes + unlimited nights and weekends - $45

" Here is a link to some cell forums where you can get all the inside knowedge. http://howardforums.com http://www.sprintusers.com/ Hope this helps" BTW, two other good places for wireless info are : www.wirelesadvisor.com and for SE people - www.roamer1.org .
- bambam
- Post #15
- Jan 21, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Home Depot B&M Ryobi 14.4v drill, 5" circular saw, flashlight, 2 batteries w/charger, case $49 (was $99)

Is this deal (50% off 99 ) good anywhere else ? My 15 year old seldomly used Makita 9.6 drill set batteries won't hold muck of charge and this seems like a better alterntive to buying the batteries .
- bambam
- Post #13
- Jan 12, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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MS Access and w98 se problem ?

I am getting an illegal operation kernel32.dll message when I am in access and tying to make a new database using the wizards or templates . I am stuck and really need some help . - thanks Details are - MSACCESS caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 0187:bff8585c...
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- Thread
- Jan 8, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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802.11a WiFi gear on closeout, not for most, but good prices for those who understand the tech

Thanks for the info mrVW - " 3) 2.4Ghz is bad at penetrating walls indoors and trees outdoors. 5.8Ghz is worse Line of sight is the order of the day. Or good reflection" I just bought a $9.95 AR 802.11b model on BF . My intended use was WIFI with a couple of neighbors. I guess I'll try it as...
- bambam
- Post #13
- Dec 1, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Fry's Ad is up stollen from huge wallet. orginal post modified.

"Damn, I wish they had fry's in the East Coast" There was a note at www.clarkhoward.com last summer stating that Fry's was building as store near the Atlanta GA suburban Gwinnett Gwinnett Mall area . I would like to know when they will open .
- bambam
- Post #5
- Nov 27, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Amazon Netgear MR814 802.11b router $29.99 & WGR614 802.11g wireless router $59.99 , 802.11g pc card $39.99

Which of these has the longest range ?
- bambam
- Post #4
- Nov 26, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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