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I have not gone through the entire thread. Can you turn off all the Vista nonsense, and make it look like 2000, XP, or 2003? GS

Gateway® NX570X. That's scary. Thats a way better machine, with Works at least, for WAY cheaper then this guy was getting. Thanks At least I know Gateway isn't as bad as their desktops.. I thought Acer wasn't bad, but, I haven't shopped for a laptop for a long time, and, I'm not likely too...

Hi A friend who bought my 3000 Athlon 939, called me up, and asked me if I'd install software on his new 1.6 Ghz AMD processor, Gateway laptop. It came with a gig of ram, 15.4 inch screen, and, a 4200 rpm harddrive. When I looked at the bill, it was amazing. They charged him 120 dollars to...

Hi I can't find the files, or place, that Outlook keeps it's contact, and other files. Anyone have a location, and if so, is it just like any other file you could copy to a flash drive, and move from one machine to another? Thanks Greg

IIRC, on cameras, and TV's, they reduced the return policy, and a few other items where people were buying, then returning, and rebuying, as prices dropped. Don't think it went to computer parts, but, it's well worth checking. On the other hand, I'm unlikely to go for anything but Seagate...

I use these: http://www.granitedigital.com/catalog/pg51_hot-swapinternalsystem.htm have to have the dock in the computer you are going to. Uses a nice caddy, and, a foam enclosure. I'd look at GD's external solutions, but, frankly, Costco is the way to go. If it fails, unconditional return...

+1 Greg

Hi Does anyone know of a stand alone DVD player that you can attach to a home theatre system, that allows you to just plug a hard drive in, using USB 2, and read/play the movie off the hard drive? Thanks Greg

XP and 2003 Server appear to be pretty darn good, and, so is 2000... Still, I wouldn't do what you did with a windows install with any success.... GS

320 seems to handle through put pretty well. Last test was around 110-120 mb/sec, IIRC. The LSI Megaraid was recommended, and tested, by a few folks here, I think it was Splash, but not sure. End result is the card is capable of running enough drives to move about 300 mb/sec. That would take...

Hi I'm still running Office 2000, and, while it doesn't have activation, some of the templates from MSFT are now not compatible with it. I've been looking at the different standard versions of Office, thinking that I MIGHT want the new version of Outlook, Word, etc. Anyone have any...

Ditto the Vantec Stealth fans. David used one of those, and, a rheostat type controller for my 3200. Used it with a Scythe cooler. Think maybe the Vantect Stealth fans and a Swifttech cooler might be as quiet, but smaller. Have to give his new recommendation a try. Till I do, I'm with...

Wonder if the way to do this might not be get an Opteron 185 from Newegg, and put it in the game machine. Take the 3200, buy another 939 pin board, and, build a dedicated machine for Home viewing, with the AMD 3200? I could also pull the same machine swap, putting a 8800 into the gaming...

Did a bit more research, and, according to another reviewer, the 850XT series is limited by processors, in this case, the AMD 4000 was too slow for the 850XT. "Any game at any settings on all cards will perform absolutely perfectly, in fact with a faster processor performance would be even...

Well, developments. Girlfriend, one of the reasons for doing this, isn't enamored with the idea. It would mean moving a bunch of stuff, and changing her work place. However, I just hooked a DVD portable player up to her bedroom TV, and, she's jazzed on that. The reciever is a Yamaha RX-995...

David, you've got mail... Greg

My turn to ask what ARE you talking about;-0?? S

Frame rates run on a 1024 X 768, IIRC. 3D program is a test, and, seems to get a bigger spread of preformance then actual tests with real program seems to indicate... S

Change this. Looks like I'd be adapting the gaming machine, 3200 AMD, 2 gig ram, HIS 850XT, to do this. What sound cards, etc. Greg

HI I'm wondering what you would use if you wanted to play DVD's from a computer, to a surround sound system? I guess it might be nice if it was HD capable, as well. Thanks Greg

http://www.reportlabs.com/testbed/version1/grv1/grtop50.php Mark: The card I bought was the HIS Radeon X850XT PE IceQ II 6494 13282 Halflife 48.78 Farcry 73.86 Doom 3 93.6 Unreal 04 174.89 I play Farcry poorly, didn't like Doom 3, but have finished Quake 4, and, play Unreal 04. Don't play...

Well, let's see. First off, the game tests seem to have higher scores, when I was looking at the ATI video cards, for the 850XT then the benchmarks. Frame rates, at the levels I played them, were very high for the 850 XT. 16 pipelines, IIRC, are a wonderful thing. The 8800's seem to be a...

"Now for gaming that is an entirely different matter. A faster CPU can definately improve framerates. However, before going the CPU route, I would suggest that your money is more likely to be better spent on upgrading your video card (unless you are already maxed out there). You will normally...

I'm going to have to replace the ram, as well? Mercutio, want to swap? 3200 has hardly been used. Not OCed, and, I guess I'd trade the ram as well. Ram is 3200. Thanks Greg

Hi With the AMD prices diving, I was wondering what might be a good upgrade for this motherboard. Here's the list of supported cpus, according to Gigabyte. I'm looking for something to double, at least, the 3200 processor in the computer. Motherboard bios is F7...

I'd be the last one to argue about the failure of hard drives to compete with solid state for access time. I would take issue with Mark Turner on the difference between Raid 0 and a single drive, and how it disappoints. Since we have two machines, one booting from a single 15K Cheetah, about...

I think you misunderstood my response. Paying Adobe another 400 bucks is not high on my priority list unless the software is vital, and, proven by people using it. My point about Photoshop was simply for 400 bucks, it's a passable solution. Adobe is ok, in my book, but not exceptional, and...

Is it worth the effort, speedwise, to do this? Panasonic seems to have a pretty stripped down version of XP to start with, and, I've cut it down even more. Wonder if it's worth the effort, though I do like 2003 Server a LOT. Greg

Good idea. Setup my router like that, but, too late for the printers... Thanks anyway, David. Speaking of which, I was wondering about installing 2003 Server on my laptop. Problem is, I can't find the drivers for it, except on the restore CD Panasonic provides, and, when I installed 2003 Server...

Does the software work???? Adobe is not exactly at the top of my list, after working with Adobe Acrobat Reader... Photoshop works... Greg

I've got 5.1 Omniform, but, it's no longer made by the same company I bought it from, so, support isn't exactly wonderful. Unlike other software, you had a limit of 100 documents you could create, then you had to buy additional 'right's to create more documents, using their software. Created...

You got it.!;-) Worked on all machines. The entering the IP address on the Samsung isn't exactly one of it's strong points... GREG

No, nothing like that, and, I've checked the permissions you are talking about in the Firewall settings, the administrator settings, everything I can find in help. Finally got this computer to detect it on the net, now have to see if I can get my laptop to see it. Don't get why I can't get the...

Well, having a really fun time trying to configure my printers as network printers on 2003 Server. I get a message "Remote Connections to the Printer Spooler are blocked by your permission settings" everytime I try and share a printer. Can't figure out how to change it... Greg PS Looks like...

There, I fixed it. Sorry about the mistype. Greg

Only reason I've started using Outlook is because I can sink it on to the phone. Don't know another program that can do that. So far, it's worked pretty well. Audio alarms for dates on the calendar, and, being able to transfer my addresses to my phone. It's pretty nice having your PalmPilot...

Software came in today, and works well. Made by www.mobileaction.com it's there Mobile Phone Management Tool. Handset manager software. It allows me to transfer my Outlook calendar and contacts to my Samsung phone. I'm also using Chapura's PocketMirror to transfer my Palm Pilot files to...

Hi I've ordered the software that allows some sort of communication between my Samsung A707 phone and Microsoft Outlook, for at least a calendar. Anyone used this stuff? If so tips, or ideas? Thanks Greg

None so far. Thanks for the link. 2003 Server rules! GS

Hi I had an APC BN1050. All of a sudden, it reported 'overloaded' red light. It shuts down right after that. Problem is, the battery is fine, and, it's just the reset switch on the back being shot. APC tells me I have to send it back, upgrade through one of their programs, spend more money with...

Thanks. I think somewhere in the parts bin I've got one laying around. Greg PS DD thanks again for the Server 2003. AWESOME OS!!!

Hi After having the power at a public school fry my computer last year with brown outs, and black outs, I was wondering if a laptop would be a better idea for protection? If you are running off the power supply on a laptop, and the power browns, or blacks out, does the battery jump in and...

I learned to hate macs, and, I had a point in time when they worked really well, but it was brief. SCSI made them work, sort of... Final straws: All in a 3000 dollar desktop, G3 beige, followed by a G3 tower, beige(nothing like making the same mistakes over: define insanity) IDE channel...

Well, it insures you will have hardware jobs for another 5-10 years.;-) How long before MSFT makes sure you HAVE to upgrade? Myself, I'll be selling my XP lic. and, go back to 2003 server, at least on this machine. Don't know about the gaming machine, but, the stuff posted seems to really...

UPDATE: Epsons are not drop, or cat proof. Going off the back of my desk, and down about 2 feet fried the 3170. Still refurbs from epson are about 100 bucks, for a better scanner, and, I did like the software with XP... Worked with Photoshop, which my Canon 1220 doesn't seem to want to do... S

Well, the replacement card came FEDEX NEXT DAY? I shipped it to ATI Fedex ground, and they took a little more then a week to get the card back to me. Works great, and, I really missed dual monitors. My case is well ventilated, and, I've put a squirrel blower next to the card, sucking any hot...

Bumping this. Thinking about installing 2003 on Supermicro Dual Xeon. Since my video card was gone, I was using the 3000+ Athlon, and, with server 2003 with the patch program to XP, it seems faster, OS wise, then my duals. Got so far as seeing if my SCA box showed up, when using the...

I'm with Splash. Epson 3170, and the software is fine. Also using Omnipage Pro 9.2? Works fine. Canon 1220U as well. Using Samsung M2150 for a laser printer, and, it's pretty reasonable. Refilling kaser ink cartridges can cut your expenses considerably. Our Xerox printer is over 50000 sheets...

Well, the first one I got from David, and, it had the silent Gigabyte heatsink on it. It was fine, until I played a couple real extended sessions of Quake 4, then it would artifact, and, finally, died. RMA'd it, and, they sent a replacement. I ebayed that card, ASAP, since I don't think the...

ATI reminds me, at this point of footjoy. I spent about 150 bucks on dryjoys, when 150 bucks was 400, a long time ago. One of the soles broke, and, despite what the 'online support' said, I sent the shoes back, since I had nothing to loose. They sent me back a set of current new dryjoys...