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What is the fastest operating system for games?

XP Home. JK. >:) I've tried UT on Win98, WinME, Win2K Pro (SP2) and XP (RC1). WinME had the fastest framerate followed by XP and 2000. Can't remember 98.
- frankroh
- Post #3
- Jul 18, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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mini copper orb

I've a Copper Orb which I tried for the hell of it (got it on Ebay for $14) Just using the generic white thermal grease, my 1.33 was running right at 50deg C. during normal use. It would go up to 55~57 after few hours of playing UT. Nothing spectacular but certainly well within acceptable...
- frankroh
- Post #5
- Jul 5, 2001
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Poll: So, will you buy Windows XP when it comes out, or stay with 98/2000?

WinXP RC1 install was too easy. Every single device was recognized (including 6 year old laser printer, scanner, NIC, burner, etc.) I've both Win2K Pro and WinXP on my box and WinXP loads much faster even though it's sitting on a slower slave HD. Got XP on my sandbox laptop at work. If you...
- frankroh
- Post #54
- Jul 5, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Poll: So, will you buy Windows XP when it comes out, or stay with 98/2000?

WinXP RC1 install was too easy. Every single device was recognized (including 6 year old laser printer, scanner, NIC, burner, etc.) I've both Win2K Pro and WinXP on my box and WinXP loads much faster even though it's sitting on a slower slave HD. Got XP on my sandbox laptop at work. If you...
- frankroh
- Post #53
- Jul 5, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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ATA 100 help!

BIOS actually says mode 5 (ATA100)! But Win2k (SP2) and WinXP says mode 4. Who do I believe??? :)
- frankroh
- Post #5
- Jul 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATA 100 help!

Already have SP2.
- frankroh
- Post #3
- Jul 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help! How do I get ATA100 HD to work properly???

Are you guys familiar with winxp? It was showing mode 5 before I started moving HDs/CDROM/CDRWs from primary to secondary...
- frankroh
- Post #7
- Jul 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help! How do I get ATA100 HD to work properly???

Yep, using ATA 66/100 80pin cable. As you mentioned, I can't tell any performance difference when Win2k was showing mode 5 in the device mgr (before I started moving around 2HDs, CDROM and burner from primary to secondary.) Funny thing is, the BIOS shows mode 5....
- frankroh
- Post #3
- Jun 30, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATA 100 help!

I've a IBM Deskstar UDMA ATA100 HD which is only running as ATA66 (mode 4) on my box. How do I get it to work in mode 5 (ATA100)??? I've checked the BIOS and it is set to mode 5 but device manager in win2k says mode 4. Any suggestions????
- frankroh
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help! How do I get ATA100 HD to work properly???

I've a IBM Deskstar 20Gig UDMA ATA100 HD which is running at UDMA ATA66 (mode 4). How do I get it to work in mode 5 (ATA100)???? In BIOS, it says mode 5 but in Win2k, it says Ultra DMA mode 4. Any help would be appreciated! :)
- frankroh
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2001
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dell 20% still valid if you CALL

WOw, good work Ross. I got in on the Netgear RP114 Cable/DSL router for $96 today. Cheapest price elsewhere was $120! I also got a 17" LCD monitor using the discount ($720 shipped) last week. But I have to say, their order tracking webpage sucks - half the time it's busy or goes AWOL on me.
- frankroh
- Post #21
- Jun 29, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Poll: Rounded IDE and/or Floppy Cables -- good or bad?

What's the big deal about rounded IDE cables? It's a waste of $50 for a set if you ask me. You can certainly make your own by using some shrink tubes. Anyway, who cares how it looks inside a computer: I certainly don't bring all my buddies to my lab and show off IDE cables on my rigs. So what...
- frankroh
- Post #25
- Jun 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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DDR OR NOT?

Damn dude, if Bhungy is THAT anal over blowing 50 extra bucks on 256MB DDR SDRAM and DDR mobo, he shouldn't even have started this thread. If he IS, then by all means, buy some EDO, I mean PC133 sticks. Anyone who've bought a 512MB stick of any kind of memory, please raise your hand.
- frankroh
- Post #15
- Jun 29, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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lastnight I wanted a Dual boot, now how do I get rid of it.

Just fdisk the b*tch and reinstall Win2k. Actually, Win2K setup should give you the choice to delete/create partions. WinME blows! :D
- frankroh
- Post #11
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Win2000 NTloader

You need to install Win2k last I believe. WinME can't dual boot Win2k. Don't know about bootmagic but you may want to install it in Win2k. I'm curious why you even have WinME on your box????
- frankroh
- Post #2
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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round ide cables

What's the big deal over splicing and shrink-wrapping the IDE cables??? I justed twisted them tight like a rope! Done in 5 seconds! :D
- frankroh
- Post #23
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Anyone going to wait for the 128Meg version of the Geforce3?

Damn, game developers haven't even taken advantage of GF3's capabilities yet and they are coming out with GF4 plans already??
- frankroh
- Post #13
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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buy monitor online or in store?

I recommend Dell too. Shipping is free on any accessories -- including monitors -- if purchasing $100 or more. Bought 1701FP 17" LCD from Dell : $719 shipped. Speaking of buying online, I've bought my last 2 Sony CRTs online (Buy.com when they had shipping specials and Egghead.) If you...
- frankroh
- Post #34
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone run a 17" at 1600x1200?

Hey, just slap on some 4x reading glasses and you got yourself a poor man's 21". :D
- frankroh
- Post #4
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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microsoft in trouble

Wow, PCWorld is still around? I haven't read that magazine in 10 years...
- frankroh
- Post #3
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have the potential to get office XP for $15. should I?

Why the hell not? I bought every software I could that were "Academic price" before I graduated from college.
- frankroh
- Post #25
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Dell is running a poll on what CPU YOU want, Intel or AMD! -- Now Dell's response to survery error

It's high time they pulled their arrogant head out of their ass ....and slap the Intel b*tch upside the head! :D
- frankroh
- Post #34
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAMBUS slammed by Fortune Magazine

When a company spends 10x more on lawyers and legal battles than R&D, they deserved to be spanked. :) Time to short RAMBUS equities. :D
- frankroh
- Post #20
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Aureal cards supported in XP. New drivers coming.

FYI, Compgeeks,com has the SQ1500 card for $10! They had the SQ2500 for $14 but they sold out on those. Specs: Aureal Vortex AU8810A1 processor PCI bus interface Full duplex, 48kHz digital recording and playback A3D support DirectSound3D support DirectSound support Professional...
- frankroh
- Post #15
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will your next monitor purchase be an LCD monitor?

I'm never going back to CRT. So much easier to move around, especially with a pnuematic arm. The latest LCDs have greatly improved refresh speed so even fast paced FPS games are doable. UT's no problem on my Dell 1701FP LCD. Also by using digital connection like DVI-i, you get crystal clear...
- frankroh
- Post #20
- Jun 27, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Win2k Poor Framerate?!?

Refresh rate fix? Is it for Win2k? Haven't heard about it....
- frankroh
- Post #24
- Jun 27, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best fan adapter for Taisol heatsinks!

So what I'm really trying to say is: Don't waste your hard-earned $$$ on a stupid-ass overpriced adapter!!! Use a little bit of ingenuity. I considered the following: wire clothes hanger, zip ties (high temp, of course), and cheap 50cent metal braces from a hardware store. That $40 adapter is...
- frankroh
- Post #6
- Jun 26, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best fan adapter for Taisol heatsinks!

I did the poor-man's DYI 80mm fan setup. I have a Vantec 7245 and all I did to fit a 80mm fan on top was to pry apart the fins like a fan. Since the width is 60mm (length is already 80mm), it doesn't take much "fanning" to fit the 80mm fan on top. Then I just used the factory...
- frankroh
- Post #5
- Jun 26, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec 80mm fan on Vatec HS

Hmm, 2 60mm fans....that's a possible consideration. I have to say though, this was a cheap alternative to buying yet another HSF. :D The 80mm fan had a Molex connector if that's what you mean, Apple. If you're talking about how I put the 80mm fan on the heatsink, I just pried the blades (or...
- frankroh
- Post #4
- Jun 26, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Glaciator...no improvement over Volcano II

I hear case cooling seems to be more important to the Glaciator's performance. Maybe due to the copper retaining a lot of heat and more airflow is needed to help remove that heat since the fan the Glaciator uses doesn't have as much airflow? I don't get it. So if I buy a Glaciator which is...
- frankroh
- Post #24
- Jun 26, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Which of these three low-cost HSFs should i get?

I've the Vantec 6254 and lemme tell ya, the Delta fan is loud. Some people say it's just white background noise and you get used to it, I never did after using for about a month. I ended up replacing the delta fan with a 80mm Antec fan which is MUCH quieter. I can now take the side panel off...
- frankroh
- Post #3
- Jun 26, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec 80mm fan on Vatec HS

I replaced the Delta fan on my Vantec to a 80mm Antec fan. Here are the results using the mobo therm and Asus PCProbe: Delta fan temp : ~43 C 80mm fan (fan blowing out) temp: ~47 C This was done on a fairly cool night 55~60 deg F. Delta fan is cooler but the Antec is SOOOO much quieter, it's...
- frankroh
- Thread
- Jun 26, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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banner and pop-up blocker!!!

I'm using Webwasher on Win2k while using IE6. I've also tried Adsubtract and Popup Stopper with success on the same box. on WinXP, only Pop-up Stopper works. Webwasher crashes the system when I open up IE and try to surf. Webwasher works great when I'm using Mandrake LINUX.
- frankroh
- Post #11
- Jun 25, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Win2k Poor Framerate?!?

I guess Win98 should have been included on the test for a more informative test but didn't want to install it on a already crowded computer with Win2k, XP and LINUX....
- frankroh
- Post #21
- Jun 25, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Win2k Poor Framerate?!?

Got XP loaded at work and at home (RC1.) Using it as we speak, or literally as the computer speaks (I'm trying out the text reader in XP.) :) Played some UT on it and here are some FPS results: Res Win2K XP --------------- ------ ------ 800x600 (32bit) 85 84...
- frankroh
- Post #20
- Jun 25, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is the best program to block pop-up ads?

Webwasher is great! Won't even think of getting online without it. Too bad it doesn't work with XP yet...
- frankroh
- Post #14
- Jun 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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banner and pop-up blocker!!!

Recommendations??? I already use Webwasher for Win2K and LINUX but need one that works with WinXP. I've tried Pop-up Stopper but want one that will annihilate banner ads as well.
- frankroh
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2001
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ghey Riced Civic

The kicker? I bet he's got NOTHING under the hood in terms of true performance enhancements. Like a TURBO or a SUPERCHAGER! All the money on the spoilers, wheels and body kits would have easily bought a Jackson Racing Supercharger kit (~$2300.) But who are we kidding here, it's a f*cking waste...
- frankroh
- Post #57
- Jun 23, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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ASUS A7M266 Motherboard

BEst I've seen is $173 plus $8 shipping online. Got one at a local shop for $180. The board's still on short supply...
- frankroh
- Post #3
- Jun 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend a good 15" LCD flat panel that is < $700

Check out Dell. They've a special going: 20% off Dell brand accessories including LCDs. I got a Dell 17" LCD (1701FP) for $719 including shipping: Normally, it's $900. The TFT is same as Philip's 170B which was highly rated (CNET.com) It has DVI-i input and 3 year warranty.
- frankroh
- Post #6
- Jun 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building

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