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Case + PSU + motherboard recommendation?

Do I need to add another fan? or the one on the case will provide sufficient cooling?
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- Post #9
- Mar 6, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Case + PSU + motherboard recommendation?

Thanks, I will get a new PSU. I only have a Nvidia 5200 ultra so nothing draws too much power.
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- Post #3
- Mar 6, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Case + PSU + motherboard recommendation?

The PC1066 RDRAM in my Dell 8250 is tested faulty (memtest) now. Instead of dragging myself deeper into the RDRAM thing, I decide to replace the case and the motherboard to use cheaper DDR memory. Anyone have suggestions for a good case and motherboard for the P4 2.4gHz CPU in Dell 8250? Is...
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- Thread
- Mar 6, 2005
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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Backlit Keyboards ala macs

IBM T4x has a built-in keyboard light and it works pretty well in the dark.
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- Post #4
- Jun 18, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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Using wireless router as access point

Here is what I got: cable modem - wired SMC broadband router - wireless Dlink - laptop There are also other desktop PCs connected to the SMC via ethernet cable. The Dlink and SMC are connected though the LAN ports using a straightthough cable. SMC DHCP server is on, MAC filter is on, Dlink...
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- Thread
- Jun 15, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
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Any programs out there that can check the cycle count for laptop batteries

INot sure about others, but IBM's battery maximizer has the cycle count.
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- Post #2
- Jun 14, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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LCD vs CRT

I don't play a lot games, most time work on documents so LCD is clearly my choice. As a matter of fact I have a dual-LCD setup on my small desk and still have a lot room for books, food, drink, and etc.
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- Post #19
- Jun 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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how noisy are the new 7200rpm notebook drives?

you can definitely hear the spin, but personally I'm fine with it. Not much worse than a 5400 rpm.
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- Post #2
- Jun 12, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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Ordering new T42...YAY!

Good choice. Now I feel mine is really too old. Get more rams?
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- Post #7
- Jun 12, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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When buying a notebook?

Sorry a little off-topic. Would you mind sharing how to get internet access through Sprint PCS? I couldn't find any useful information on their website. I'm current a SprintPCS customer.
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- Post #3
- Jun 10, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop hard drive recommendations?

I have a 60gb 7200 rpm drive and so far I'm happy. It's a little noisy at night but I can live with that (at least better than my desktop:).
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- Post #2
- Jun 10, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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Can't decide among Dell, Toshiba and IBM

There are several ways: visa/discover/etc 15% discount; EPP discount; SPP discount; educational discount, and I'm sure there must be some others
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- Post #17
- Jun 9, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop Hard Drive Question

batteries usually lose about half of their life after one year. Also, frequently charging a battery is probably not a good idea. I usually keep my laptop on external power (it will not charge thebattery if the power is >95%). When unplugged, I let it run down to <10% and recharge it to full.
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- Post #12
- Jun 9, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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<$3000 NICE laptop?

Try this: IBM T42 2379DYU http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=8713486&storeId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=2049168&dualCurrId=73&catalogId=-840 15", DVD burner, light weight (in its class), 80GB HDD, "stylish" - maybe And P-M 1.8G w/ 2MB...
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- Post #7
- Jun 9, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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PLEASE HELP - URGENT: Which Display Resolution on Dell 600M?

my personal choice would be the SXGA+. You can always choose a larger font, but could never go 1400x1050 with an XGA. The font does look very small (very sharp, though). I use 150% when writing in MS Word. warranty-wise, it's a tough choice. My previous laptop (1 year warranty) has never broken...
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- Post #2
- Jun 9, 2004
- Forum: Laptops

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