Search results

C
The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

I've been running this mobo for more than a year, but I finally made the switch from a 3000+ Venice and 2x512MB RAM to an X2 3800+ and 2x1GB. I put everything together and got no POST/no video. Reset the CMOS and still no dice. So I came on here and read jimcpl's experiences about switching...
- cjsketchy
- Post #1,913
- Dec 14, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
C
Compare these two Canada-Only Hot Deals

Seems like the Dell is the winner here. The CPU may not be as powerful, but I'm guessing it won't be a real CPU-hungry setup, based on the two choices. Faster memory and Vista instead of XP, and a better warranty. Plus, as you've mentioned, those Dell PSU's seem to be a bit more reliable than...
- cjsketchy
- Post #3
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
C
Need new ROM image for Radeon 8500

pretty good database here: http://www.mvktech.net/component/option...sitory/Itemid,26/func,selectcat/cat,1/
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Mar 18, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
so who still play WoW here?

I've stopped for the last few months, but I'll go back when Burning Crusade comes out.
- cjsketchy
- Post #4
- Dec 10, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
eVGA 680i available

522 fsb in that HardOCP review... pretty nice :)
- cjsketchy
- Post #27
- Nov 8, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
C
What games for Intel Integrated 950 GMA

baldur's gate civ II
- cjsketchy
- Post #6
- Jul 13, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
COUNTDOWN TO CORE DUO 2

Not many motherboards either :) Think I'll be waiting for a month or so, when the best chip/mobo combination will be decided. will be nice to see lots of reviews across the major sites though.
- cjsketchy
- Post #10
- Jul 13, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
C
What CPU/system was everyone running in 2000 or before?

I had a Dell... I think it had P3 500 128mb memory 6x CD-RW Voodoo3 3000 Not sure how big the hard drive was. Played Starcraft, Diablo 2 and Half-Life/CS nicely :)
- cjsketchy
- Post #8
- Jul 13, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
C
DDR2 667 @ 4-4-4-12 vs DDR2 533 @ 3-3-3-8. Ordering soon, need advice!

If the socket 939 processors are any indication, I'd go for the tighter timings. Athlon 64's don't seem to care much about the memory bandwidth. Mind you, the timings won't make a big difference either, I doubt you'd see even a 1% difference between the two memories.
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Jul 11, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
C
What are your CPU upgrade plans?

I'm on a 3000+ Venice at 2.7... planning on dropping in an X2 3800+ when the prices drop in late July. After that, might be a while before I get anything faster. If K8L is all that, I might spring for it, but I don't know who the price/performance leader will be when I need to do another...
- cjsketchy
- Post #2
- Jun 25, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
C
Forceware 91.31 x32/x64

Yessir http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_rel70betadriver.html
- cjsketchy
- Post #8
- Jun 5, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
tRAS and AM2/nForce5

AT had a good article that explored tRAS a little bit (on the Xpress 3200 chipset). They found that memory bandwidth kept increasing with a higher tRAS but the stability got flaky at higher values. The best mix of bandwidth and stability was reached at tRAS = 13. Here's the link...
- cjsketchy
- Post #2
- Jun 5, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
C
How do you get to the Nvidia Pure Video options?

Download Microsoft's DECCHECK from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta...-4990-943D-627E6ADE9FCB&displaylang=en Run this, and you can set PureVideo to be your preferred decoder. Then when you're watching mpeg-2 video the icon should appear, and you can right click it.
- cjsketchy
- Post #2
- Jun 4, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

I've got a question about the memory freqency when overclocking with this board. I've got a set of Mushkin Blue 2x1GB PC3200 2-3-2-5 memory so I'd like to run it at 200MHz with those timings. I also have an X2 3800+ that does 2.5GHz at stock volts no problem. So, I'm trying to run the CPU at...
- cjsketchy
- Post #914
- May 27, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
C
Whats a good free download manager?

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm #33: Best free download manager: Free Download Manager. :)
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- May 8, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
Post a Pic of your oblivion character !

http://s91379888.onlinehome.us/chimpy.jpg Removed his helmet so that you can see his sexy flowing hair.
- cjsketchy
- Post #3
- Mar 26, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
New ForceWare for Oblivion

Gah, probably won't even have the initiative to install these new ones over the 84.20 XG drivers once I have the game... unless someone puts up some benchies that improve performance by 10% or more :)
- cjsketchy
- Post #8
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
Lets talk about starcraft!

I always played 3v5 comps, on green valleys :) that was the shiznit. Also loved the SmashTV maps. But that was back in 1999... Think I might just fire it up again :D
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
Marc Ecko's GETTING UP: Contents Under Pressure *SUCKS*

Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure I'm presuming. Personally, I wouldn't even want to touch a game that involved graffiti in its main storyline... but kudos for trying it :)
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Feb 18, 2006
- Forum: Windows
C
i am a pringles whore...

I can do that easily (I suspect most people can becuase they're not very filling), but it's for that reason that I never buy them...
- cjsketchy
- Post #6
- Feb 13, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
C
Quad SLi coming soon.

I think we need one of these... <Neo> Whoa. </Neo>
- cjsketchy
- Post #41
- Jan 5, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
Seamonkey logo revealed

Interesting, I never even knew this product existed. As for the logo, being a fossil geek, it reminds me of a conodont. Or a ray. Looks pretty nice though. /end useless comment
- cjsketchy
- Post #2
- Dec 4, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
wtf...installed firefox 1.5

It disables pipelining by default... made it much slower for me too, but I followed these steps I found on another forum, and it's speeding along faster than ever now: Open Firefox (Fx), type about:config into the address bar, and hit return. Locate the following entries...
- cjsketchy
- Post #8
- Dec 4, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
If you have an eVGA 7800GTX, are you going to step up?

Probably not, since they charge retail prices for the step-up, and I imagine for the 512mb card, it will be a steep price. the difference in frames probably won't be worth it. but either way, a review would help.
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Oct 28, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
Top selling games as of Oct. 16th.

Jeez... World of Warcraft must be making some serious cash for Blizzard. Then throw in the upcoming expansion pack. Must be nice to be working for them right now.
- cjsketchy
- Post #9
- Oct 26, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
Genuine Validation not required for Automatic Update - Win XP Pro

You can get them without validation through the windows update website still... just go to tools > manage add-ons then find the windows genuine advantage addon and disable it.
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Oct 9, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
Microsofts new keyboards...

I bought the ergo 4000 as well, I had no issues. Did you install the software first before plugging in the keyboard? That's what it said to do on a little slip in my box. My overall impression of the keyboard is very good, the keys are definitely on the softer side, but I don't mind. Love...
- cjsketchy
- Post #23
- Oct 9, 2005
- Forum: Keyboards
C
Hardest Game of All Time

Magician Lord for neo-geo. I fire it up every once in a while on my xbox emu, and just laugh at how ridiculous it is! good times.
- cjsketchy
- Post #99
- Oct 2, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
Converting from Thunderbird to Outlook

Thanks, I was planning to make the switch myself, this will make it easy :)
- cjsketchy
- Post #2
- Sep 13, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
Run for your lives, save yourselves! The fat women are angry!

unplug the machine and see how long it takes them to figure it out. but try not to look when they bend over.
- cjsketchy
- Post #83
- Aug 25, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
C
How old are your oldest MP3s?

My first was Smash Mouth - Walkin' on the Sun... good times. Must've been around the time that song came out. '97 I think.
- cjsketchy
- Post #53
- Aug 17, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
C
Gaindward not answering RMA issues

You're just mad because your ATI stock hasn't performed well lately.
- cjsketchy
- Post #11
- Aug 4, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
I wanna get rid of my fugly case

check out the Thermaltake Soprano if you like the tsunami, looks similar but comes with 120mm fans. Window optional.
- cjsketchy
- Post #3
- Jul 11, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
C
**Official** Video Card Drivers Rev2

I'm lovin' the 71.89's so far... great IQ, great performance, rock solid. I use ReForce so I don't notice the lack of refresh rate override tab. Best nV drivers I've used thus far in my 6 months since switching from ATI...
- cjsketchy
- Post #14
- Apr 15, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
C
3500+ San Diego?

Impact of L2 cache on games (at 1.6ghz): http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/sempron-2600_5.html makes for a nice little boost
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Apr 12, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
C
What's the best alternative rock cd ever?

as a Canadian - I'll mention Our Lady Peace - Clumsy as my favorite
- cjsketchy
- Post #34
- Apr 5, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
C
Mario 64 VS Mario 64 DS: Brief Graphics Review

Mario 64: http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/198848.asp?q=mario%2064 Mario 64 DS: http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/920758.asp?q=mario%2064 I enjoy Mario 64 better, because I can play it on my TV with an analog stick. It's still the best game on the N64, in my opinion. The touch...
- cjsketchy
- Post #5
- Apr 5, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
Firefox is starting to annoy the crap out of me

I'd definitely install the new java 5.0, should help you out... http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_xpi.jsp
- cjsketchy
- Post #3
- Apr 5, 2005
- Forum: Windows
C
FINALLY! My newest built rig with pictures - A must see!

The cable management may have been a pain, but in the end, it looks like it was well worth it! Nice job, nice PC.
- cjsketchy
- Post #12
- Apr 5, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
C
How would WoW play on a Mac?

forums.macnn.com is where a lot of mac users go.. check out this thread http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?...ffab20de8d024214b8c2b8&threadid=241143
- cjsketchy
- Post #3
- Feb 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

RESOURCES

Top Bottom