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6800gt for watching DVDs ?

Definitely the drivers causing lines. Download 67.20 drivers from guru3d.com and the lines dissapear. 66.93 drivers were terrible- lines appeared on 6800GT OC and 6800 OC that I tested.
- fishie74
- Post #26
- Dec 6, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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WRT54G and Xbox Live question

I have a WRT54G upstairs and xBox with MS Wireless G adapter downstairs. Got it all set up and working nice with WEP, etc. Now, seeing as my 9-year-old plays Live, I would like to know if there is any software that can disable just the WLAN connection from the PC if he gets out of hand!! :D...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Dec 6, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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Need help with Linksys WRT54G and cable modem/router...PLEASE!

Thanks for your help guys. I did finally get a couple of minutes to sit down and look at everything and I figured out what I was doing wrong... I connected a cable from the port of the WRT54G to a port on the RT31P2 instead of connecting it to the internet connection! Oh well, I'm stupid...
- fishie74
- Post #5
- Nov 25, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Need help with Linksys WRT54G and cable modem/router...PLEASE!

Ok, I will try and make this simple. I have a Linksys Cable Modem (BEFCMU10). I have a Linksys Router/Vonage Phone (RT31P2) Today, I got the WRT54G so I can play the xBox which is located downstairs through the router, which is upstairs. Now, I want the internet connection to go into...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Nov 23, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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OMGHOTDEAL4U! BFG GeForce 6800 GT 256MB - PREORDER $299 at BB!!!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet...just got my tracking number...next day for $6 is well worth it :)
- fishie74
- Post #194
- Jul 6, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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I need a good aluminium case

Got myself a Cooler Master Praetorian (Silver) last week and this has to be the best looking case I have ever seen. Got it from excaliberpc.com for $100 shipped in two days via FedEx (seeing as it shipped from CA and I'm in MI, that's good!!). They also have a black version in stock. The...
- fishie74
- Post #4
- Jul 4, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Safe to shorten power lead to motherboard?

The power lead from the power supply to the motherboard is easily twice as long as I need it to be...has anyone gone ahead and taken the plug off and trimmed the wires back? Is this easy/safe to do, or even possible? Just wondering. The only thing that would make me nervous is getting the...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2004
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best fan for TT Pipe101 heatsink and CM Praetorian case?

I am trying to build a Athlon 64 3000+ (Newcastle) system and have most of the parts I need. However, I am still undecided on the fans I need for the heatsink and case (a Cooler Master Praetorian Silver :). I am currently leaning towards a Zalman ZF-F2 for the heatsink, as this is pretty quiet...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Jun 28, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Need help before assembling...

Hi- I need to know if I did good and if everything is ok... Athlon 64 3000+ (ADA3000AXBOX) - $180 inc. tax. (what does the AX mean...I didn't know if to get the ADA3000BOX or ADA3000AXBOX, but the AX is the newer one, right? Is this a 'mobile'?) MSI Neo Platinum - $139 (zipzoomfly) - are...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Jun 17, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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MSI K8N Neo now available

Just a suggestion (and please feel free to shoot it down), but how about gently heating the glue with a hairdrier? I know this works wonders on peeling off stubborn price tags, etc. Of course, I don't know how strong the glue is and if any kind of direct heat would damage the board. I...
- fishie74
- Post #162
- Jun 15, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Best heatsink for Athlon 64 3000+ AX?

I have been looking at HSF and like what I have read about the Thermaltake Volcano 12 (even taking into account the size and noise it produces). Is this even compatable? I will be using it on a MSI Neo Platinum board. Any other suggestions from anyone with the same motherboard/CPU would be...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Jun 11, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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BIG LIST - XBox Deals

Ok here goes what I got at Best Buy yesterday: XBox 199.99 DVD 29.99 Amped 0.00 (Free with purchase of XBox) Project Gotham Racing $49.99 Halo $39.99 Controller S $29.99 Total: $349.95 Minus $30 instore Best Buy Instant Discount if you buy XBox, 2 games and a controller Minus $5...
- fishie74
- Post #93
- Sep 1, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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BB Coupons for next week's preferred customers up for grabs. DEAD AS A VERY DEAD THING THAT IS DEAD!

Crazy - read your email!! :) If you don't want these coupons, please say so as I have tried contacting you twice with no reply.
- fishie74
- Post #8
- Jun 16, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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BB Coupons for next week's preferred customers up for grabs. DEAD AS A VERY DEAD THING THAT IS DEAD!

WOW...that was quick!! I've gotta go work in about an hour (and I still need to eat!!), so I'll send you a link first thing tomorrow morning, is that ok? Thanks. The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #4
- Jun 15, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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BB Coupons for next week's preferred customers up for grabs. DEAD AS A VERY DEAD THING THAT IS DEAD!

Hi- I got some coupons yesterday for the BB preferred customer weekend on June 21/22/23rd. I will be selling them on a private auction on eBay for 0.01 + 99c for shipping ($1 total) - this is to cover costs of selling on eBay and PayPal fees and a stamp!! :) (I will only accept the $1 via...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2002
- Replies: 7
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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19" Samsung DynaFlat 955DF Monitor $130.65 Shipped @Staples(AR+PM)

<EDIT>Double post...oops! :o </EDIT>
- fishie74
- Post #122
- Jun 11, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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19" Samsung DynaFlat 955DF Monitor $130.65 Shipped @Staples(AR+PM)

Holy Flurking Schmit...this thing IS as bright as y'all said it was! :P OK, I turned it on and everything just to make sure it works...it's going to be on a system I'm building, and so far, the monitor is the only thing I have, so it's going back in it's box until I get things going. The...
- fishie74
- Post #121
- Jun 11, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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19" Samsung DynaFlat 955DF Monitor $130.65 Shipped @Staples(AR+PM)

I waited to post this until I got my monitor; which arrived UPS this morning :) I took a long drive to staples last week as I didn't have a credit card to do this deal online. When I got to the store, I asked if they had the Samsung in stock...they didn't :( I then ask for the manager and ask...
- fishie74
- Post #114
- Jun 10, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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(DEAL DEAD) GeForce 4 TI 4600 128MB DDR for $339.95 (or TI 4400 for $249) shipped! (Tax in some states not included)

OK, take these three words and put them in the correct order to form something you can put in as a url: tech .com bargains Hope you can figure it out now :) The folks on here are not playing games with you...putting direct links to other bargain sites is pretty much a no-no. The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #72
- Feb 22, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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**Update** $132 P4-1.6a (shipped) @ Newegg and Mainboard comparision to go with.

OK, I'm a newbie so sorry for any ignorance I display. I'm very interested in this offer and it would be my first attempt at building a PC. I have read several threads about power supplies, processors (esp. Athlons), etc, etc. If I was to get this P4, I would stick to overclocking it to...
- fishie74
- Post #382
- Feb 19, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$25 FREE Postage, FREE Digital Scale Worth $50, and $25 CompUSA Gift Certificate at stamps.com

Did this deal at the beginning of January. Received the scale within a week. Used the $25 of postage by fleabaying some stuff, so converted that to cash. The trick is to change plans to the simple plan about 2 weeks into your 30 days trail period. This way, you should still get your $25...
- fishie74
- Post #19
- Feb 11, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Another BB Pref. Customer Weekend Feb 15-18

Didn't see this posted anywhere, so sorry if it's a repost. Got my flier in the mail yesterday (the 8th), but it has 'postmaster, please deliver february 11-12' on it! :) Oh well. The usual coupons are inside: 10% off any single item (list of categories and restrictions), 10% off music and...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2002
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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tdk cdr's at target

Hey, alien-looking icon 'thing', I'd put some intergalatic flame-retardent clothes on if I were you. I know of at least two threads on this topic right of hand. The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #2
- Jan 13, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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TDK CD-R's Free + Cash Back (PM & MIR)

OK, just got back from CC and the freaking manager was called over and he basically refused to match with Target, saying over and over that their price was lower after rebates :( I ended up saying, "fine, I'll go and buy them from Target then". So, I brough two packs of 50 at target for around...
- fishie74
- Post #12
- Jan 13, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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CDR & CDRW Media Deals for 1/13/02 - 1/19/02

<<CDR, 50-pk. NEW $10.00 mfr. mail-in rebate and $15.00 Circuit City mail-in rebate $4.99 Reg. $24.99 Jan 13 thru Jan 19 Circuit City>> OK, could you buy these at Target for $13.00 and still get the mfr. $10 mail in rebate? That would be pretty hot! :) The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #3
- Jan 12, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Hot: Altec Lansing ADA880 Speakers -- $23.47 shipped!

OK, gonna bump this one up. I myself am in the same boat as many of you; ordered on 12/12/01, got the first email, but no confirmation. My order number is 718369xxx; still shows up in their system and is telling me to call them. I ordered through small business with discount and free...
- fishie74
- Post #1,008
- Jan 12, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Credit Card Hot Deals

Nobody has mentioned the PayPal Mastercard Debit card. OK, OK, I know it not a 'credit' card, but it does give you 1.5% back on all purchases, which gets put back into your PayPal account as soon as the purchase you made is approved. You do have to be a verified premier (is that right?) member...
- fishie74
- Post #71
- Dec 31, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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*** Even Hotter DOG or CAT free 4 lb. bag of the Purina O.N.E OFFER EXPIRES 1/15/02

Thanks, my Dog appreciates it!! Purina have always come thru on their promotions, and if you check to receive promotions in the mail, you get plenty of good/free offers throughout the year. The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #3
- Dec 29, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Burt's Bees 11-piece Head to Toe Starter kit, PLUS Dove Nutrium Body Wash for $2.24 SHIPPED!

Sweet...can't beat $2.24 shipped for this bundle! :) Actually needed the body wash too! Q. can the free shipping on the next order (for new customers who just ordered) be combined with a coupon? The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #22
- Dec 27, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best Buy: Gameboy Advance Roll Cage $.01 (Deal un-dead... possibly)

Just got back from picking the 3 I ordered this morning (early am). This deal might not be dead, as the last remaining one on display in the GBA aisle was actually marked at .01 (one penny)?! (orginal price sticker underneath was $3.99 I think). I'm thinking this is definitely a close-out...
- fishie74
- Post #42
- Dec 26, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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COLD - c2it referral $50 Maximum?!

Didn't want to post this in 'Hot Topics' as the last time I posted something there, my ass got flamed so bad I coudln't sit down for a week! Also, as the subject says, it's kinda COLD! Here is a message (and reply) I got directly from c2it: You wrote: Dear c2it, In the past week, I have...
- fishie74
- Thread
- Dec 19, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Best Buy Sale Ad for 11/29 - Any Info?

Posted at the bestbuy.com site: "The Thursday November 29 midweek store ad is not available online. Please check your local paper or Best Buy Store for great holiday prices and special offers." Any idea what's in it?
- fishie74
- Thread
- Nov 28, 2001
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAL DEAD Belkin UPS 625 shipped $66 (Ends Today 11-26)

Just ordered one of these for $67.74 - 2% ebates SHIPPED. Deal is still going. Cheapest price online via Cnet is 89+15 for shipping. Great Deal!! Thanks. The Fish.
- fishie74
- Post #24
- Nov 26, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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