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12vDC -> ATX power converter

I am building a small-form-factor computer (using an Epia M), and I want to have as small a power supply as possible. Right now it's running of a normal microATX PSU, but I would like to have a DC/DC power converter like is used in (I guess) laptops and some mini-itx cases, where I would have...
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- Dec 17, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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home-made IDE cables

Well, Bovinicus, I guess I just felt like building it for fun. My main machine is a nice AthlonXP in a big Antec tower (chock full of fans and drives and such) and I felt like making something different for a change. This computer will be the opposite of my other one: small:big, slow:fast...
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- Oct 12, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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home-made IDE cables

links4me, I haven't gotten the mobo quite yet, because I am waiting for the new version to come out... However, I can tell you what it will be. It is called an Epia, and is made by Via. It has built in sound, video, ethernet, etc. and has an embedded C3 or Eden processor. I am waiting for...
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- Post #8
- Oct 12, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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home-made IDE cables

oh, by the way, thanks for the suggestion SMP... I might do that with the cable for the CD-ROM (the IDE connectors are at the front of the mobo, and the part where it connects to the back of the CD will be over the back of the mobo)
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- Post #7
- Oct 12, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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home-made IDE cables

I think y'all might be underestimating (overestimating?) what I am trying to do... I am using a mini-ITX form-factor motherboard (17cm by 17cm square) which does not have Serial-ATA and I am connecting a laptop CD-ROM and a 2.5" laptop hard drive (both with the appropriate adapters). I need...
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- Oct 12, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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home-made IDE cables

Hey, I am building a new small-form-factor computer and I need some help with the IDE cables. Every IDE cable I have ever seen (except for some in a name-brand computer) is at least 12" long. Since my computer is going to be approximately the size of a portable CD player (except a bit...
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- Oct 12, 2002
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mini-ITX

I already have a nice, fast Athlon XP box that is my main computer. I am getting this mini-ITX to be the antithesis of it... The Athlon is big, fast, noisy, and runs Windows, while the ITX will be VERY small, quiet, and will run Linux. Also, I have aspirations of making it portable or even...
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- Post #5
- Oct 2, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mini-ITX

Have y'all heard about the Mini-ITX form-factor motherboards (especially the ones from Via, based on both the C3 and EdenEden processors)? Well, I am planning on building myself a PC using one of them. It will have an Epia motherboard along with a 30GB 2.5" IBM Travelstar HDD, a LG...
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- Oct 2, 2002
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Motherboards
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What else should I check?

Hey, I just read some of your other threads concerning the 7VRXP... that was quite an ordeal! I think I am lucky that mine didn't POST at all (I had less troubleshooting to do : ) ) Congratulations that it finally works! I didn't realize until now that the 7VRXP had that many problems; if I...
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- Post #5
- Jul 7, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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What else should I check?

If your computer is stable in windows and all the devices seem to be working, then everything should be fine, as far as I know. Maybe you should check real quick to make sure all your stuff like modems, sound cards (you should already have checked that from Counter-strike), etc works. By the...
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- Post #2
- Jul 6, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best Fan for the Alpha PAL8045 heatsink??

Wouldn't I have to run out of games to play and forum threads to read too? : )
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- Post #13
- Jul 5, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Old school computer question.... best ISA sound card?

Yep, that's the one. Thanks!
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- Post #19
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Box...

If that mobo has onboard RAID, you ought to get two identical hard drives (I think the Western Digital Special Edition would be better than the Maxtor) and do a RAID 0 setup. If it doesn't, you should get one that does. I recommend a Gigabyte 7VRXP (it's what I just got). Just make sure that...
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- Post #7
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Old school computer question.... best ISA sound card?

This is just slightly off topic (by the way, I agree with the Awe64 crowd), but I just happen to have an ISA soundblaster sitting here in my room. The biggest chip on the card is labeled "Awe", but does not have a 32 or 64. It also says "Creative", "© Creative Tech '96", "CT8903-DAQ", and...
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- Post #16
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lite-On OEM or Retail?

My retail Lite-On came with Nero... I think that is worth $1 and 2 weeks!
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- Post #4
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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xp painting

Speaking of spilling thermal compound, I wonder if it would be a good idea to mask off the bridges with some scotch tape beforehand, just to make sure. Any thoughts? Also, would it be a bad idea to leave it on when the processor is running?
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- Post #5
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Shim for AMD Athlon XP 2200+?

Also, here is another option... if your motherboard has the new heatsink mounting holes you can get a heatsink that uses them (like an Alpha PAL8045) and not even worry about having to force down one of those clips. Instead, you just make sure to evenly tighten the screws.
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- Post #7
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best Fan for the Alpha PAL8045 heatsink??

Thanks for your help. I am trying to find out about cooling because I am building a new computer for college. I want to overclock it as much as possible without making enough noise for my roommate to go insane and throw it out the window... that would be a "VERY BAD THING"(TM). I personally...
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- Post #11
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Where to buy chieftech? (or, should I go with a lian-li?)

This my also be a little late, but I personally like my Antec Plus880. It is similar to 7757524's chieftec, but has a few important diffrerences. First, it is not modded. This is good for 2 reasons: 1)I like beige, and 2)If you are going to mod your case, half the fun is doing it yourself...
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- Post #43
- Jul 4, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best Fan for the Alpha PAL8045 heatsink??

I am also trying to figure out which fan I should use for my new 8045. I was actually considering getting a larger fan (92mm maybe) with one of those adaptor/duct thingies. I know that a larger fan can move the same amount of air with less RPMs, thereby making less noise. However, would the...
- mrchaotica
- Post #9
- Jul 3, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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GF4Ti now or Parhelia later?

I am building a new high-end computer, and I am trying to decide between getting a GeForce4 Ti 4600 now, or getting some old PCI TNT2 and waiting for the Parhelia, P10, or other next gen card. What do y'all think I should do, and if I wait, what next-gen card should I get? -mrchaotica
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- May 30, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Lite-on 40/12/48x or Plextor?

I was making the same choice as you just a few days ago. After I did my research, I chose the Lite On. Not only did the reviews I read say that it was faster than the Plextor, it is also $50 cheaper. The only area in which the Plextor seemed to be better was in error checking (while reading...
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- Post #12
- May 29, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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May my Athlon 1.1 gHz R.I.P.

Speaking of shims, what does one need them for? I have heard that they are supposed to keep your heatsink from crushing your core, but from reading this thread I get the impression that they are bad. I am about to get an Athlon XP and hopefully an Alpha PAL8045. Do I need shims? Thanks for...
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- Post #4
- May 29, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soltek, Shuttle and Gigabyte-Who is the best?

First of all, I would like to say hello to everyone, since I have just joined the forums. Although this is my first post, I have been an avid reader for several months now. I am not quite sure how good the Soltek or Shuttle motherboards are (I can only assume that they aren't outstanding...
- mrchaotica
- Post #6
- May 29, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards

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