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Falcon 4.0 in Win 2k; problems :(

Has anybody else had problems running Falcon 4.0 under windows 2000? The game starts up fine, and I can play a mission no problem... but after I end a mission... the game locks up and it goes back to windows. I'm thinking i'll have to install win98 for some gaming :(
- ASICboy
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- Sep 24, 2001
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- Forum: Operating Systems
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Falcon 4.0 in Win 2K

Has anybody else had problems running Falcon 4.0 under windows 2000? The game starts up fine, and I can play a mission no problem... but after I end a mission... the game locks up and it goes back to windows. I'm thinking i'll have to install win98 for some gaming :(
- ASICboy
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- Sep 24, 2001
- Replies: 0
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Just finished my rig. Few comments and thank you's

The 21" monitor cost me $386!!! Dell was having a special 10% off deal and free shipping... and on top of that I found a coupon for another 15% off.. so total w/ shipping and tax, $386 :-) I am runing Win2K and boot up time is AWESOME. I go from no power to being on instant messenger in less...
- ASICboy
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- Sep 21, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Just finished my rig. Few comments and thank you's

Last night I got my new system built. I haven't had a new one or any upgrades in 4 years!!!.. so I was a little overdue. Tbird 1.4 ASUS A7M266 mobo 512mb crucial Gainward GeForce3 80gb WD hd Lite-On 24x burner Pioneer dvd Hercules Gaming Theater XP sound card Klipsch 4.1 speakers Nokia 21"...
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- Sep 21, 2001
- Replies: 6
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Problems installing Win2k in new machine. Please help :(

Cool i'll try that. thanks!
- ASICboy
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- Sep 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems installing Win2k in new rig. Please help :(

thanks for your help. im prety sure though there is nothing wrong with the hardware, but just maybe hte way i have the MASTEr/SLAVE stuff set up, or something with the bios. anyone have any other ideas??
- ASICboy
- Post #3
- Sep 12, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Problems installing Win2k in new machine. Please help :(

I just built a new machine; epox 8k7a+, tbird 1.4, 512mb ram, 80gb hd, geforce3, dvd, cd-rw, etc.... and Im having problems installing win2k. I don't know if my hardware setup/bios is correct so that may be the problem, but here is what happens. Wink2 setup starts up when I boot with the cd...
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- Sep 12, 2001
- Replies: 3
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Problems installing Win2k in new rig. Please help :(

I just built a new machine; epox 8k7a+, tbird 1.4, 512mb ram, 80gb hd, geforce3, dvd, cd-rw, etc.... and Im having problems installing win2k. I don't know if my hardware setup/bios is correct so that may be the problem, but here is what happens. Wink2 setup starts up when I boot with the cd...
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- Sep 12, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Gainward GeForce3 Gold Pak question

Will this card allow me to watch tv on my computer?? Or will I only be able to output to tv??
- ASICboy
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- Sep 10, 2001
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best OS to use w/ following hardware???

I first posted this in the GENERAL HARDWARE FORUM: I wasn't sure which forum this should go under, (OS, or General Hardware), but I figured since more people read this board I'd put it here. Im building a new rig (tonight it looks like form my tracking #s) and I am very unsure as to what...
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- Sep 7, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Best OS to use w/ this hardware???

I wasn't sure which forum this should go under, (OS, or General Hardware), but I figured since more people read this board I'd put it here. Im building a new rig (tonight it looks like form my tracking #s) and I am very unsure as to what operating system I should install on it. I am trying to...
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- Sep 7, 2001
- Replies: 2
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Newegg Hardware shipping

I ordered 12 parts.. total of about $1,500. They are all going to come together? Wow. The people at the front office at my apartment complex are goign to hate me!!!!
- ASICboy
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- Sep 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newegg Hardware shipping

How long does it usually take Newegg to ship an order?? I ordered all my stuff online from them monday night,..... and im aching in anticipation. When should it be here by??? This is the place to discuss the latest computer hardware issues and technology. Please keep the discussion ON TOPIC...
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- Sep 5, 2001
- Replies: 5
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A few Win 2k/xp Mandrake OS questions

Does 'WINE' come with Mandrake 8.0 ???
- ASICboy
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- Sep 5, 2001
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A few Win 2k/xp Mandrake OS questions

Current games run better under win98 than they do in win 2k??? Thanks for your help!!! Can anyone else add anything to this? I appreciate it.
- ASICboy
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- Sep 5, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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A few Win 2k/xp Mandrake OS questions

Hey peeps, I haven't kept up to date with the software scene lately, and I have a few questions about my upcoming system. I just ordered all my hardware, now I'm trying to figure out what to do about my software. 1. Is Win XP better than Win 2K??? 2. With Win XP, will I be able to play games...
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- Sep 5, 2001
- Replies: 4
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Dual Boot: Win 2K + Linux

Mandrake, yes that's it... thank you! Is it easy to set up for dual boot w/ win 2k??? Can I get the OS for free, or for a small fee???? I think I saw one the website that the "two cd's" have the complete opersating system on it. Is that right? Do those cd's come with a manual?
- ASICboy
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- Sep 4, 2001
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Dual Boot: Win 2K + Linux

I have one 80gb hd,... does anyone know the easiest way to allow me to do a dual boot for wink 2K and some version of linux? I heard of a version of linux called Mandricks... or something like that???????? Apparently it has a really easy instalation and dual boot setup. Can someone give me more...
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- Sep 4, 2001
- Replies: 3
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Is this HSF good for overclocking???

I just bought this hsf (Cooler Master's DP5-6I11A CPU Heat Sink and Fan) from newegg for my t-bird 1.4, and I was wondering if it's a good hsf for overclocking???
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- Sep 4, 2001
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Round IDE cables

Anything special about cables like these??? 24 inch IDE Cable 24-Inch, IDE, True ATA100, ROUND Cable for IDE Hard Drives, CD ROM, DVD ROM or CDRW, 3-Connector, 66/100, 24 Inches Long. Color: Black. I'm looking for a hard drive @ newegg, and uner the hd descriptions it says "click here for IDE...
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- Aug 30, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upcoming Palomino 1.5 Processors COMPATIBLE w/ current mobo's??

It won't know how hot it's getting?? This is a serious problem isn't it?
- ASICboy
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upcoming Palomino 1.5 Processors COMPATIBLE w/ current mobo's??

Epox EP-8K7A+
- ASICboy
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upcoming Palomino 1.5 Processors COMPATIBLE w/ current mobo's??

I'm guessing this question has alrady been asked and answered, but for those who missed it (me basically), will the Palomino 1.5ghz+ be compatible with current motherboards??? If not, where would be a good place to sell my t-bird 1.4 and motherboard in the future????
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anandtech's High End systems guides

I was wondering when Anandtech will have a new Buyer's Guide to High End Systems (Gaming, SOHO, Dream Machine, etc). Thanks!
- ASICboy
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Replies: 1
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Found a 21" Monitor, for $430! What do you think of it??

Found this monitor on the Dell website, free shipping I believe. What do you guys think of the quality of it????? If it's *decent/good* quality, im going to purchase this bad boy. 21" Nokia Monitor
- ASICboy
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- Aug 27, 2001
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Found a 21" Monitor, for $430! What do you think of it??

Found this monitor on the Dell website, free shipping I believe. What do you guys think of the quality of it????? If it's *decent/good* quality, im going to purchase this bad boy. 21" Nokia Monitor
- ASICboy
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- Aug 27, 2001
- Replies: 1
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Best 21" Monitor around $500 ??????

anyone know of any good monitors in the $500 price range??? If so, where can I get one?? I desire a large/flat display!!!!!!!!! MMMMMMmmmmmm.
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- Aug 27, 2001
- Replies: 2
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Looks like Palomino 1.5Ghz is starting to appear

I am so looking forward to the 1.5 Palominos!!!! I can't take it any longer, when will they be out??? I am purchasing all my parts as soon as I see it on the market. Also, anyone have any idea when the GeForce3 Ultras are expected to be here???
- ASICboy
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- Aug 17, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best AMD approved FULL TOWER Case UNDER $200 ???

Oops sorry, link fixed! Thanks. You think I should go DOWN to 300 ???
- ASICboy
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- Aug 16, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best AMD approved FULL TOWER Case UNDER $200 ???

What is the best AMD approved FULL TOWER Case I can get for under $200? One with at LEAST a 350 watt power supply?? I found this SuperPower Polaris II KS-198 400 Watts Power Supply Full Tower Case at NewEgg, for $120. Here is a picture of it: What do you guys think? Decent? Here is a picture:
- ASICboy
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- Aug 16, 2001
- Replies: 9
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New System: confused about Processor/Mobo/RAM combo

How low are the Intel prices expected to drop??? Are they expected to be at(or near) the price of AMD processors?? Also, *SHOULD* I go with an nVidia board when they come out? True there are no benchmarks for it yet, but they are new to the mobo buisness, and maybe their mobo's won't be that...
- ASICboy
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- Aug 15, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System: confused about Processor/Mobo/RAM combo

Sorry to keep annoying everyone with this, but I am confused about what top of the line processor/motherboard/RAM combo I should get. I'm waiting until early/mid september before I purchase all my parts. Will there be an Athlon4(Palomino) processor runing at OVER 1.2Ghz by then????? If so, what...
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- Aug 15, 2001
- Replies: 3
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What do you think of this Monitor?

What does it cost??????????
- ASICboy
- Post #3
- Aug 14, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Klipsch 5.1 or VideoLogic DigiTheater DTS

What I want to use my speakers for is gaming, and for playing my mp3s/cd music. I don't watch DVD movies too often really. So in that case, should I go with the Klipsch 5.1 ??? This is what my configuration is so far: AMD Thunderbird 1.4Ghz Gigabyte GA-7DXR motherboard SuperMicro SC-760A full...
- ASICboy
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- Aug 14, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Klipsch 5.1 or VideoLogic DigiTheater DTS

Does the X-Game Live! 5.1 sound card suppot DTS? That is the card I want to get. Should I get the Platinum 5.1 sound card, or would that be a waste of my money???? As for my DVD drve, I'm thinking of the Creative Labs Ovation 12x. If you go on the VideoLogic website, you will see that the price...
- ASICboy
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- Aug 14, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Klipsch 5.1 or VideoLogic DigiTheater DTS

Ok guys, so which is better? Klipsch 5.1 or VideoLogic DigiTheater DTS 5.1 ???? I went online to look for prices, and both are apx $400. Question about the VideoLogic DigiTheater DTS. Do I need any special hardware to hook it up to my computer? When I read info about it on the videologic...
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- Aug 14, 2001
- Replies: 11
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Looking for Speaker Recomendation

Your price range is under $500 ??????????????? MY GOD MAN...... Go with the Klipsch 5.1 !!!!!!! 400 bucks.... and *THE* best speaker system out there.
- ASICboy
- Post #4
- Aug 13, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building

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