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by Disciple
Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need upgrade CPU / Socket 939
Replies: 10
Views: 1304

Ok, gotcha ... I think I'll save my money and do just that. I should be able to come up with $700 to $800 in a few months. I have a GF 8800 GTS 512 video board and actually I have a relatively new 2TB WD2002FYPS disk I'll keep. So I need to replace the following: - Mainboard - CPU - PSU - RAM Sugges...
by Disciple
Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need upgrade CPU / Socket 939
Replies: 10
Views: 1304

$114 isn't all that bad ... Any recs on a mainboard for that proc?
by Disciple
Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need upgrade CPU / Socket 939
Replies: 10
Views: 1304

I've been looking on Ebay but I don't really know what to look for ... that is, I don't know what would be significantly faster than the existing processor. I don't mind a used proc at all in fact, I'd prefer it so I don't spend a lot of money. Opteron huh?
by Disciple
Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need upgrade CPU / Socket 939
Replies: 10
Views: 1304

Need upgrade CPU / Socket 939

I have a DFI Lanparty SLI-DR NF4 with an AMD Athlon 64 FX-60. CPU out-of-the-box runs at 2.61 Ghz.

Yeah, this has been a fantastic CPU and was worth the $1K I paid for it new but I'd like a little more speed without replacing the whole box ... Do I have any faster CPU options here?

Thanks,
D
by Disciple
Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: The DBB Marketplace
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 16287

Still in closet and still for sale, dropped price.
by Disciple
Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: The DBB Marketplace
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 16287

SOLD

SOLD
by Disciple
Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: Coders Corner
Topic: VC++ 2005 Static Library
Replies: 2
Views: 2937

VC++ 2005 Static Library

Anybody know how to create one? I have been struggling all morning trying to figure out how to create a static library. There is not static library project template and I can't find references to static library creation in the help. Project requirements dictate that I cannot use DLLs or .NET stuff. ...
by Disciple
Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

I always do use thermal paste, I just didn't use Arctic Silver the first time.
by Disciple
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Re:

OMG ... found this ... will check out tomorrow ... http://www.a7vtroubleshooting.com/info/cpu/index.htm **A7V266 and A7V266-E: set Jumper\"PALO_FREQ\" to the Palomino Jumper-Settings: PALO_FREQ (FID0-3) = 1-2 ; If you want to multiplier overclock maybe you have to leave it at 2-3. Leave th...
by Disciple
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Thats not it ... cleared CMOS ... took my time w/the AS5 ... same problems. BTW: Just for funsies, I bought ANOTHER 2500 on EBay and tried it out ... guess what it does ... 4) Barton Core 2500 - System starts up then completely shuts off after a few seconds. Wondering if there is some sort of jumper...
by Disciple
Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Cool ... yeah, I edited to clear it up
by Disciple
Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:26 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Why clear the BIOS when I have verified that the MB works just fine with another processor?
by Disciple
Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

I assume you are speaking of the 3000 and the 2600? That could be the prob since I did this all as fast as I could. I will take my time tonight and do it right w/AS5.

As far as the 2500 ... mebbe its just plain dead?

Thx man,
D
by Disciple
Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Cleaning House, Need CPU Diagnosis Info

I'm trying to clean house and get rif of all these hundreds of PC parts lying around in my garage. To assist in the process of determining which parts were functional and which were toast I set up an open case PC system. This allows me to get a good working PC configuration running then quickly swap...
by Disciple
Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Well if you find a good resource plz let me know and I'll get it too ...
by Disciple
Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Re:

Do you have a card with a dvi and a vga out? I found that during the install, the dvi port wasn't set right, and the vga port worked fine, once I got it to boot up though, all was fine I have tried 6 different video cards (nvidia and ati) ... replaced the dvd/cd drives ... replaced the ram (3 sets)...
by Disciple
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

No, I can't even log in to download them. In fact, I never even get to the post install setup. The most telling symptom is that right before I would expect the graphical login screen, the monitor goes out of frequency range.
by Disciple
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Radeon 9800 Pro / 128 works just fine. Posting with it now!

Why wouldn't a nv 7600 GS work? I hate that, I spent like $125 on it a few weeks ago.
by Disciple
Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:31 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Finally got the CD's dloaded and burnt. I tried an install with them and same problem. I think I am going to punt this video card and downgrade to a GF3 or a Radeon 9800 instead.
by Disciple
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Avatar Explanation Part 2
Replies: 62
Views: 4609

Mine died and rose to heaven on the 3rd day. It's not here any more so you can't see it.
by Disciple
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Unfortunately the bit torrent has been running since I posted that last message and has stalled without even finishing the first CD.
by Disciple
Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Fliptw the problem is that when I install FC6 and it goes to reboot/config the first time, the X server fails to start. I thought it was because I have a widescreen monitor so I tried it with an old 1280x1024 Gateway CRT ... same problem. I have tried FC3 also and I can get it to boot but as soon as...
by Disciple
Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Confirmed that I am using VGA. I used recue mode to boot into console mode and went to /etc/X11/xorg.conf ... there is no 'Monitor' section in it. IIRC I had this problem immediately after installation and never got a chance to use the GUI setup features ... hence the monitors section never got inst...
by Disciple
Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Re:

Do you have a card with a dvi and a vga out? I found that during the install, the dvi port wasn't set right, and the vga port worked fine, once I got it to boot up though, all was fine Nope ... I am using the VGA port. That jazz is in /etc/X11/xorg.conf Look for the "Monitor" section, whe...
by Disciple
Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:05 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

I think I can fix this without so much effort after all. Apparently when I boot up FC6 it sets my monitor to an out-of-range frequency. I forget where the default monitor resolution and frequency is stored ... if I knew I could boot into state 3, change it, and reboot to state 5. Anyone remember whe...
by Disciple
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Thx man
by Disciple
Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Bump
by Disciple
Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Re:

Okay, I did an upgrade over the existing install and it added the bootloader to it, and now I'm posting from Fedora! :D I am having the exact same problem you originally did with a new FC6 install. Can you tell me specifically what you did to get it to boot? You loaded an upgrade to FC6? I Installe...
by Disciple
Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fedora 6
Replies: 41
Views: 3143

Re:

Okay, I did an upgrade over the existing install and it added the bootloader to it, and now I'm posting from Fedora! :D now I can't get nvidia drivers to install, says I need to shut down x-server or something? Make sure you have the driver installer downloaded and in an easy to get to directory. E...
by Disciple
Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: High Octane releases screenshots
Replies: 120
Views: 8174

Personally I couldn't care less. But the gaming industry has come a long way since the 1998-ish days of D3, and I remember back then we were saying the same thing about an engine that had pretty much the same capabilities. But eight years later, games have evolved (and so has hardware!). You are lo...
by Disciple
Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:28 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: UFO's ..Do You Believe?
Replies: 7
Views: 571

I believe that Enrico Fermi pretty much had the ideas of statistical probablity down pat :)
by Disciple
Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:54 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: UFO's ..Do You Believe?
Replies: 7
Views: 571

Flatlander wrote:'Tis a paradox
Good find, thanks!
by Disciple
Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:44 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: UFO's ..Do You Believe?
Replies: 7
Views: 571

I invested 32 minutes in it before I zzzzzzzzzzz. I want my half hour back ... Really though, there was nothing new in that 1/2 hour I saw. Greer seems kind of flaky and the dood that introduced him was just as bad. The interviewees were unconvincing. Oh yeah, Greer keeps saying \"We are recomm...
by Disciple
Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: UFO's ..Do You Believe?
Replies: 7
Views: 571

Poor fool, he quit his day job :D
by Disciple
Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:59 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Firefox crop circle
Replies: 15
Views: 975

Awesome!
by Disciple
Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Alternative Music Recommendations?
Replies: 27
Views: 1704

by Disciple
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Mobo+CPU Options
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Here is what I have so far, need to get total down to around $2400 tho ...

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by Disciple
Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:11 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Mobo+CPU Options
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Mobo+CPU Options

I am looking for a good low cost dual core motherboard/cpu combo. My firm requirements are simply : * PCI Express 16 video slot for 7900 GT * Dual core AMD or Intel (Please no brand wars here) * Needs to be expandable when I get more money. For example, I would prefer a lower end dual core CPU and a...