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Vid Card or CPU?

I have a quick question: I have a fairly old computer (3 years old) with the specs P2 266 64MB 8MB SiS video card. If I have a cool picture for my background that is very sharp and colorful that takes up the entire screen on 1024x768 and an application takes up the entire screen, I minimize the...
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- Feb 19, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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how do i reset my password?

howdy i am locked out of my computer account, to make a long story short, my son changed the password and WILL NOT TELL IT TO ME! Is there any way to get/reset the password, preferably by a disk boot method since i cannot log in for anything (by the way, i use windows xp pro). Or perhaps does...
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- Jan 15, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Celeron 2 1ghz overclock.. 1,33GHZ possible?

[this is my first reply] You could look at the overclocking database located at Overclocking Database- Celeron 2 this includes the original CPU speed, the overclocked (OC) speed, OC bus, cooling and heating compounds. Hope this helps
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- Jan 13, 2002
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Help looking for a good HD

howdy My question is what I should consider when I am looking at different kinds of HDs that will provide a high output of performance (looking at 40GB 7200), and what is the best brand of HD manufacturer thanks
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- Jan 12, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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AMD's future CPU pricing

Howdy I am currently planning a "temporary upgrade" and am waiting for AMD's new line of CPU's. Does anybody know what the pricing will be for the future AMD CPUs? thanks
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- Jan 12, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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CPU upgrading question

howdy my question is that if I upgrade my current system: P2 266Mhz 64MB RAM 6.4GB 5400RPM HD to: P2 266Mhz 256MB RAM 40GB 7200RPM HD will that cause a "bottleneck" because of the CPU? And if so, will a P2 450Mhz eliminate the bottleneck? I primarily use the computer for managing my financial...
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- Jan 12, 2002
- Replies: 6
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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What are the letters after the P3 Chips, ex. 667EB

I am looking at different processors and am now in confusion.... What do those letters mean? Is this a value chip or an added performance chip? And also, would a dual proc. system outperform its single CPU equivilant (2x 500mhz = 1GHZ)? Any help is appreciated!
- basfengineer
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- Jan 11, 2002
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Dual Processor Motherboards...

howdy my question is if a dual processor motherboard is only for office/business use or is it also for the home consumer? Another question is if I have a dual processor motherboard, if, for example, I use two 500MHz P3 processors will there be the same performance as the 1GHZ? Any help is...
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- Jan 11, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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What do I need for an OEM hard drive?

Hello, I am planning to upgrade my current hard drive to a 40GB 7200 Seagate. I dont really want to spend 40 extra dollars on a new hard drive. Can I use my current cables and mounting bracket to install my HD? Also, is a UDMA100 HD an ATA100? Any help is appreciated, Mike --- Mike, I...
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- Jan 4, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building

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