INFERNO2000

don't worry about missing it. we hold one every month our next is July 20/21, I believe. go to the page and get Viper's email. he lives in Bloomington, and could help you better. I live in Decatur.

I updated my SBlive about 3 weeks ago...... With a Game Theater XP No problems with EITHER card... but this sounds sooooo much better...

Due to my new SCSI setup, and a few quirks, my E drive is where Win2k is installed. but my Cdrive, which is on another SCSI controller, has the boot area(w/ the autoexec and config.sys, etc.) How can I keep the files mentioned above NOT on the hidden list, but rather on the protected list(so they don't show up period)

Thanks!

Thought I'd mention that's just with 1 120 in, 1 80 in(blowing on 3 SCSI hdds) 1 120 out, 1(2) 80 blowing out in PSU.

A lot of people know this, but the best solution to the SBLive is the Game Theater XP from Hercules Sorry if you wanted -HELP- but that's my reccomendation--I bought the card 4 days ago, and have only the highest regard for it. So... Go to ebay, sell off your Live(you can probably get about 50 for it for the pre-5.1, 80 for the 5.1, and more depending on what level it's at(new, platinum, etc,) Grab a GTXP OEM from newegg.com for 120(you're not missing anything, believe me--the Retail just includes some crappy demos). voila! The only "drawback" is a lack of real DOS support. I think it's time to give up your Doom and Wolfenstein 3d though, or get patches to run it in Windows (WinDOOM, or something)

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my temps- Duron 750, but still impressive. System Temp(case) 22C/75 F CPU temp 20C/69F Duron 750(at stock cause I'm too lazy to change the jumper to run it at 1000) IWILL KK266 Swiftech MC462a w/ Delta 69 cfm fan when I had my 1333(I sent it back because the L1s were cut), temperature was CPU: 89F, System 78F(BIOS didn't have Celsius-convert on your own).

and I was so happy to get my 1333 too. I jsut sent it back-0- I think it's a forgery. So, until then, look at my stats. changes are: chip is a Duron 750, and case is a chenbro junior. in June or July, I'll go back to the 1.4(since it's release is June 4th tentatively), andd the ColdForge(when it's released)

because I'm smarter than them I know it I don't let it all be known to them though... as for computer stores, there's a Computerdeli, bestbuy, circuitcity, etc. in Bloomington. that store isn't so bad(Comp deli). Bestbuy has a bunch of nice things, but a lot of them are overpriced too...small things like mice, and CDRs, are fine. but if I'm buying something like RAM, or or other GOOD parts, I wnat to buy the quality stuff online. Mushkin, being the key example.

my only problem with VIA has been with the KX133. my KT133a boards have been fine, worked perfectly, even though they've shared MANY items on IRQ9 in W2K. I bought an A7V133. Sold it bought a KK266. happy with it.

WD didn't show them... he said they're RC , and not at retail levels yet(though they can be bought through distributors) The 1333 he WOULD be selling for $320. Dalco, his distributor, sells it for 221. I say BS. I don't go to the guy to buy things because I can get better prices elsewhere. THough, he was selling Corsair 256 for about $110 a month ago. That's not too bad. I'm taking my case there to sell.... I'm asking 450 for it..but according to THEIR pricing, I could go to 600 and still be more fair to the customers than he is. As for better computer stores? not really...this town has nothing.

According to the computer store here in town, there are 10k rpm Ultra 100 IDE 80gb drives out by Western Digital. If you have $800. I asked him if he meant SCSI, he said no. I still don't believe him, seeing as how even the SMALLER hdds aren't even 10k rpm(and usually the smaller ones are faster than the larger ones first). However, this guy also denies the existence of Socket 8(Pentium Pro), and claims that the 1.33ghz Tbirds aren't released, and that any that are out are ones that "were hijacked off of a truck and being sold on the black market". Personally, I've seen many respected online dealers selling them. So, tomorrow, I'm taking my brand new week 10 1333 to show off to him. Personally, I feel that he is just covering his butt because he can't deliver the products, and he overcharges anyway(I saw him listing a TNT2 M64 for 130 in his high end system, and a AIW Rage 128 Pro for $240(though he said it was a Radeon, the box said 128 pro) I take everything he says with a grain of salt. Every time I leave the store, by the time I've reached my car, and am driving off, I am always busting up(laughing). but I get free antistatic bags and other small items for free..so I won't argue too much(yet)

I have a Netgear RT314. Works great. It's not as flashy as the Linksys, but it does the job perfectly well.

Ok...I've got my computer set out. Some of the parts are not yet in my posession, but they will be within a few weeks. " CERBERUS " All-Black ColdForge AA-15 with extra hdd rack Enermax 465 PSU modded w/ Panaflo 92 H and 80 M series 1.33ghz Tbird-C w/ arctic silver II -not sure how high I'll get it overclocked. Swiftech MC-462a w/ Delta 80mm 69cfm fan Iwill KK266 Pure w/ BlOrb on chipset*unless I find something better* 512mb(2x256) Mushkin R2 OEM GeForce2 GTS that runs at Pro/Ultra clockings. Hercules Game Theater XP Adaptec 2940UW UltraWide SCSI controller Adaptec 39160 Dual Channel Ultra 160 SCSI controller 2x 18gb 10k rpm U160 SCA(w/adapter for 68) IBM hdds . (39160 Channel 1x 4.5gb 7.2k rpm U2W IBM hdd. (39160 Channel A) Pioneer 305s 10x slotload UltraSCSI DVD (2940UW) Plextor 12x10x32 UltraScsi CDRW (2940UW) Teac black floppy Trendware S4PCI PCI 4 port switch/Ethernet card. 4 Panaflo 120 M series. (maybe 2 more if I find a place I want to mount them internally) 2 Panaflo 120 H series. 1 Panaflo 80 (not sure what speed I'll get yet) Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro (DELL OEM) Razer Boomslang 2k RatPadz Sony Trinitron 17" monitor (DELL OEM) Something I'm thinking about would be an external UW drive for Linux, that I could disconnect from the 2940UW's external 68 pin when I want Windows, and vice versa.

Granted I've not4 been coming here very often....but it just seems to me taht this place isn't doing much maybe SP2 will make things pick up... or maybe it's because I don't pay attention to the WinXP thread..but oh well

I think it's mostly because I've been hanging out at [H]ARD|FORUM...and since there's so much more activity, in comparison... oh well back to hardforum

I need to sell all of this stuff FAST! I need money to buy a computer case before this coming weekend is up, so help a guy out! Motherboards -both require SIMMS and are socket 7: Elpina baby AT up to 233 $15 OEM(Packard Bell) micro ATX with onboard audio & video -running a 333 $20 RAM(simms): 2x4 $4 2x8 $8 CPUs & HSF: AMD K6-2 333 w/ hsf $20 Cyrix MII 333 w/ hsf $20 intel Pentium 133 $11 Alpha PEP66T w/ DBL $25 Video(PCI): ATI MACH 64 2mb videocard $10 Cirrus Logic 1mb videocard (RAM problems?--screen looks funny, but works well enough for a server) $1 17" 1280x1024@60 Compaq OEM monitor(remarked NEC?) $85(shipping will be about 30) Audio: Creative Labs Vibra 16 ISA $5 Diamond S70 PCI (modded to fit into a briefcase--needs a ziptie for securing) $3 Networking: Dlink 530TX 10/100 PCI (modded) $12 3com Etherlink III w/ 10bt, 10bt, AUI ISA $10 SMC EZConnect 2102 USB 10bt $25(new) IDE: 2x Acer 8x CDROM $10 per Toshiba 12x CDROM $12 Western Digital Caviar 21200 1.2GB hdd $15 Quantum Fireball 3.2GB hdd $20 EPOX USB66 4port USB hub & UDMA-66 highpoint controller w/ USB A/B cable $40(new) Please email me @ reapercomputers@hotmail.com to call dibs or for any questions. I prefer to do paypal for everything, as I'm a certified, business, premium account holder. It's safer, and faster for all parties involved. Shipping is done USPS, and will run $4 for all orders under 3 lbs. If more, it's up to you how you want it shipped(USPS, UPS), as shipping will cost more.

in the BIOS, you can bump up the FSB. if you want to play around with multipliers(change yur 800 to a 1000 by changing the 100x8 to 100x10), you'll need to pencil the L1s. for INDEPTH info, www.amdmb.com has a forum dedicated to IWILL motherboards. I have a KK266 in the mail replacing my A7V133(I needed the extra PCI)...hopefully I'll be able to hit 1466 on this one too(I ahve a 1.1 AVHA). Most important thing is to make sure you have a GOOD heatsink. not the crappy retail one--get a Globalwin, Alpha, or ThermoEngine. If you have money, time, and demand the best, do like me and get a Swiftech MC 462a.(d4mn things are 80 bucks and take a month to arrive).

order it with Linux-it's free. when they say no, or try to charge, just say you'll go elsewhere.

I finally jumped to NERO. I need to know how to make ISOs of CDs.

month or 2 old board, I'm upgrading, so I'm selling this board. Still in perfect condition, very stable, still have the box, etc.

One of my dad's friends is in need of a computer. As badly as I wanted to build a system for him, he wanted HP or dell. I'm not making much direct contact, unfortunately.. Basically the need was this: 19" monitor fast 3d not important here's what I gave my dad to give to the guy as a guide. What do you think?(other than I wasted 1 and a half hours) # a note. I did this all off the top of my head with no research. If there's any mistakes I made, let me know. ****************************** CPU “IBM Compatible” = x86 x86 = 186: 8086/8088 286 386 486 586: Intel Pentium/Pentium MMX, AMD K5, Cyrix 5x86 686: Intel Pentium Pro/2/3/Celeron, AMD K6, K6-2, K6-2+, K6-3, Athlon(also considered 786 through extended architecture), Cyrix MII, Samuel,6x86 786: AMD Athlon/Duron(also considered 686), Intel Pentium IV L1 Cache-first memory chunk a CPU accesses L2 Cache-second memory chunk a CPU accesses. 256bit for intel, 64 bit for AMD Overclockable-through either the use of multipliers(AMD) and front side bus(intel & AMD), the speed is increased. This voids warranty, but increases performance. PERFORMANCE PROCESSORS 1. AMD Athlon(Classic{No longer offered} / Thunderbird) Available in Tbird-B(200mhz theoretical, 100x2 actual) and Tbird-C(266mhz Theoretical, 133x2 actual) [double-pumped] In the future, the Palomino chip(Tbird-d) will be a usable upgrade to a good motherboard. Expansion/uprgadability/overclocking is best. Tbird-C is supposed to be SMP compatible, but AMD’s 760mp SMP chipset is not yet available(some time in May) Overclockable by multiplier and front side bus 128k L1 Cache 256k L2 Cache Offered in 600mhz-1200mhz(Tbird-, 1000mhz-1333+(Tbird-C) 2. Intel Pentium IV Available in 400mhz theoretical, 100x4 actual [Quad-pumped] New architecture is coming out this summer that is incompatible with current Processor. Requires RDRAM, a very expensive RAM manufactured by RAMBUS, who is currently suing on copyright infringement and being counter-sued on allegations of racketeering. Performance is lacking. A 1.5ghz P4 is outperformed in most tests by the 1.2ghz Tbird-b. Little software is available that takes full advantage of the new architectures of the P4 vs. the standard x86 processor. The first TRUE 7x86. Overclockable by front side bus only. 8k L1 Cache 256?L2 Cache Offered in 1.3ghz – 1.5ghz 1.7 on the way. 3. Intel Pentium III(Katmai(Slot1{No longer offered} / Coppermine) Currently the proverbial favorite by consumers. Available in in e(100mhz), and eb(133mhz). End of the intel 686 line of processors. This summer, the Tualatin will be released, but is slated for the mobile(laptop) market. Currently at the peak and end of its speed increases(1ghz). SMP capable, making it usable in dual CPU systems. However, a dual Pentium III 1ghz does NOT equal 2 ghz, as the processing is done in parallel, not series. Not many software applications utilize dual CPUs, so it’s not advisable to the average consumer. SMP compatible Operating Systems such as NT, 2000, XP(all except personal), Linux, etc. can utilize this. Windows 9x(ME, 98(se), 95) cannot run SMP mode. 1 CPU will be unused. Programs utilizing SSE will perform better with an intel P3 than comparable speed Athlon. Overclockable by Front Side Bus only 16k L1 Cache 256k L2 Cache Offered in 550mhz-1ghz BUDGET PROCESSORS The following are like their counterparts above, but have 128k L2 Cache instead of 256, and are clocked to a slower speed. 4. AMD Duron Available in 200mhz(100x2) Double-pumped. Rumors of 266 coming soon. Easily upgradable(to Athlon). Performance is very much on par with Pentium3. MUCH better than a Celeron2. Overclockable by multiplier and Front Side Bus. 128k L1 Cache 128k L2 Cache Offered in 600mhz –900mhz 5.Intel Celeron2 (Celemine) Available in 66mhz, and 100mhz. Easily upgradeable(to Pentium 3 ) Highly overclockable, sometimes doubling speed(many 566 made it up to 1.1ghz). Performance is lacking in comparison to Duron. 16k L1 Cache 128k L2 Cache Offered in 533mhz-766mhz 6.Cyrix VERY POOR PERFORMANCE. Highly Unreccomended. Nothing more needs to be said. Recommendation: Athlon RAM 1. DDR(Double Data Rate) Double-pumped SDRAM(though not compatible with SDRAM). Offered in PC1800(200mhz 100x2) and PC2100(266mhz 133x2). C2400(300mhz 150x2)(?) is scheduled for release this summer. Compatible with intel systems(P4 support this fall) and AMD systems 2. SDR(Single Data Rate) The current standard. Offered in PC100(100mhz), PC133(133mhz), and PC150(150mhz). Very cheap in today’s market, prices may increase soon though. The new KT133A chipset by VIA(for the AMD) provides performance within 5% of DDR systems 3. RD(RAMBUS) Intel’s high end standard. Offered in PC600(100mhz equivalent) and PC800(133mhz equivalent). Very expensive RAM with minimal performance increase over SDR/DDR in most programs. High bandwidth RAM that is proprietary to intel at the moment, and whose future in computers is not certain, as intel is trying to get away from it’s contractual binding to RAMBUS and support DDR for the P4. Recommendation: 256MB PC133 or better OS BSOD-Blue Screen Of Death 1. Windows 2000 (Pro) This operating system will get you prepared for XP, scheduled for release this summer/fall. Based on the NT kernel, Windows 2000 is stable, fast, and less prone to crashes than Windows 9x. BSODs are less common. Uptime is much longer than 9x, due to Windows 2000’s superior memory management. 2. Windows 98 (Second Edition) This operating system will yield you the most compatibility with programs and hardware. Based on the 9x kernel, it will die out with the release of XP. BSODS are (in)famous with this operating system. Uptime can be increased through freeware programs that free up the RAM. Anything above 128MB is not properly utilized. 3. Windows Millennium Edition (ME) This operating system was geared toward the new user, and is “considered most user-friendly”. Opinions are scattered on this system. Personal experience shows it to be less stable, and far slower than the same system running Windows 98SE. This is the standard on a new system bought from manufacturers consumer end(low end) systems. Recommendation: Windows 2000 Video BUS: 1. AGP – current standard for video cards. Performance is best. Available in 2x and 4x. 2. PCI – old standard for video cards. Performance tends to be good. Used mostly when there is no AGP, or as a secondary video card. 3. Onboard-with few exceptions, this is inferior to either of the above 2 options. Found predominantly in intel systems, due to the integration of the 810e video controller on the 810 and 815 chipsets. Although they will advertise it as an AGP, if it does not have an AGP slot, it will usually not accept a new AGP video card. Upgrades can only be PCI in such situations. However, the intel i815& 815e chipset has both onboard AGP graphics, AND an AGP 4x slot. The 815ep lacks the onboard graphics in favor of just the AGP slot. Recommendation: AGP slot, no onboard. Manufacturer: 1. nVidia – the current superpower of the consumer graphics industry. Best support for drivers for Windows. 1. GeForce2 – High end to budget end graphics card, with VERY respectable performance. MX is available in twinview- allowing 2 monitors to be used simultaneously. 2. GeForce256 DDR – older high end card, better for gaming. Compatibiliy with older AMD systems was problematic due to power draw(twice that of a GeForce2) 3. TNT2 – OLDER video card. An inferior choice for machines greater than 500mhz *GeForce3-brand new card. Too expensive for consideration, and not enough of a performance increase to warrant purchase at this time. Especially for 2d. 2. ATI- older OEM(provider to companies such as Compaq, etc.) superpower. Known for compatibility with systems across the OS spectrum(i.e Linux, Windows, etc.) Not as good a performer in 3d as the GeForce2, but much better 2D than nVidia. However, ATI’s history with driver support is not great. 1. Radeon – Offered in many version, VE/LE being low end. This is a neutered card that lacks HyperZ, making it less powerful in 3d graphics applications. However, 2d is relatively unaffected. 2. RAGE 128/Pro. See TNT2 3. Matrox-the leader in 2d performance. Not offered in many consumer end systems due to a lacking OEM presence. Also offers Twinview (although with a different name). Recommendation: If Offered, Matrox G450. Otherwise, GeForce2 MX HDD (Assume IDE as SCSI is not usually offered in consumer end) 1. Spindle Speed. Sacrificing Size for Speed would probably be a wise decision. Current drives are 7200rpm. This makes access much faster than the 5400rpm or slower. 2. UDMA/ATA transfer speed. Actually, this relates to the motherboard as well as the harddrive. UDMA100 allows the potential of 100 megabytes per second, whereas UDMA66 allows only 66. UDMA33 is low end, and only offers 33 at best. While the difference between 66 and 100 isn’t usually that large, you might as well take the best you can get. 3. Manufacturer: IBM, Maxtor, Western Digital are the best drives out there. Seagate, Quantum, Fujitsu aren’t as well liked. 4. Size. Nothing needs to be said. Recommendation: IBM(75GXP) or Maxtor(DiamondMax 45) - 45gb (UDMA 100, 7200 rpm) Monitor 19” was a requirement. 1. Flat screen Viewsonic and Sony offer flat screen monitors. These are NOT flat panel. These are still CRT(cathode ray tube), but they use thin foil strips instead of a shadow mask(?) for their display. This makes for a crisper picture than a SM CRT, and has less distortion. 2. SM. Cheaper than Flat Screen, the standard. These have curves to them both vertically and horizontally, like the regular tv. Peripherals(mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, etc.) Go for USB whenever possible. Due to expandability, with the purchase of USB hubs, 127 devices can be supported. NIC 100 base TX Ethernet controller. These can be bought for 20 bucks as an upgrade. Modem V92 is the new standard. Doubtful you’ll see anything but V90 in systems yet. *************************** not sure if it'll help anyone or not, but oh well. ------------------ My PC is warm. I think our fire wall is acting up. Will Work For Bandwidth What You Say? All Your Base Are Belong To Us [This message has been edited by INFERNO2000 (edited 04 April 2001).]

He went with a P3 system he didn't listen oh well. he does no gaming, but they convinced him to get a GF2GTS or GF2Pro *sigh* oh well

Tribes 2. No competition. First game in 2 years to tear me away from CS