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Poll: Let's take an honest look at this: Are the problems arising with some VIA/AMD combinations AMD's or VIA's fault?

You can build a great system with either AMD or Intel. As was mentioned, there are so many variables with so many different manufacturers, boards, cards, and components. If you think about it, it is amazing that things work as well as they do. joohang .... << The thing is that the computer...
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- Post #17
- Jun 9, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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MSI K7Pro VS. Asus K7M, which is a better buy

They both are good boards, have used many of each in the past. If I had to pick one, it would be the MSI. Tom
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- Post #2
- May 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help!! Need some opinions here!!!

Either or would make a good system. I would go the AMD route myself. The Athlon is a great chip, priced right, and as stable as any platform there is. The bottom line, you can build a solid system with either Intel or AMD. If you don't know what you are doing, you can build a piece of crap with...
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- Post #14
- May 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Athlon approved power supplies

Not only does there need to be a steady supply of good clean power, but the timing / initialization of the 3.3v and 5v power rails is important too. There are many 250 watt supplies that will work. But with so many good name brand approved 300 watt supplies that are reasonably priced, it is a...
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- Post #5
- Apr 17, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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AMD - Less then impressed...

When clocking on that board, go easy on the FSB take baby steps up in speed untill you find the limit on yours. Chances are that it will be less than the 110 buss. Asus does not have a clear CMOS jumper on that board. What they have are 2 solder points on the board, two little solder bumps. You...
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- Post #26
- Mar 30, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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$50 - $70 Memorex 2x burners at buy.com clearance

I have a 1622 that I bought about 3 years ago and it has worked great. Used it in my main box till last January when I got the IPlex 12/10/32 Comp USA deal. Still use it to backup info when I work on other peoples boxes. Never had any trouble with the NTI, Adaptec, or Nero software either...
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- Post #8
- Mar 23, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What is the best antivirus software ?

Another vote for InoculateIT Tom
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- Post #32
- Mar 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tips for custom ATX case modifications - drilling through metal.

fishingeek makes a good point, Safety First, Wear Eye Protection Leather gloves are also recommended. Only work on a empty case!! A Dremel or hole saw works great. After the cutting is done, blow all dust / metal filings out. Wiping the inside down with a refrigerator magnet will help get it...
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- Post #7
- Mar 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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FDISK not Partitioning......

Try a different copy of fdisk. Had a similar problem once with a corrupted boot disk. Tom
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- Post #4
- Feb 16, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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any last ideas before i RMA this maxtor? Please look if yer good at this sort of thing

It may be a bad cable. Tom
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- Post #13
- Feb 14, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Whats the best printer under $250

Check out the HP 9xx models Tom
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- Post #2
- Feb 11, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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A7V USB woes! HELP! NOTHING FIXES PROBLEM!

Do you have any other devices sharing the USB IRQ? Sometimes a new BIOS will re arrange IRQ's. Tom
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- Post #8
- Feb 7, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need a Winmodem, which one?

Another vote for LT modems. I think that one of the things that makes them work so well is the quality of Lucent's drivers, Lucent does a good job with them. A good LT modem resource page Tom
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- Post #21
- Feb 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Thermal Compounds. What's the difference?

A non silicone based product would be preferred. I use a product from Tech Spray, 1978-DP, that works very well. It will not dry up or harden and has a operating temp of -40c to 200c Tom
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- Post #5
- Feb 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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The STILL untapped potential of these forums

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- Post #61
- Jan 19, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building

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