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A modem is going to be needed if faxing is to be done,I'm on cable and have yet to find a decent way to fax without the dial-up.Quote:
Originally posted by DrMDJ:
GG1,
I second sarrkazztic's question: 2 network cards and a modem? If your gonna use dial-up and just network this pc to others than the 2nd card is uneeded. If you're going DSL/Cable then you can get rid of the modem unless you want dial-up backup.
gg1,
Do you plan on raid'ing those disks (0, 1) or is it just a coincidence you chose 2 x 40 gigs?
I know they are a bit pricy (at least here), but have you considered Molex HS/fan ( http://www.molex.com/cgi-bin/bv/molex/index_login.jsp - Product type->other->thermal accoustic)? They helped me lower my system temperature a few degr. more (copper core) and are extremely silent (18 dB).
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wonderinguy34,
Ah yes, didn't think of that possible need. Good call. A shame if that's the only need for it.
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Bingo and Good Morning All, What a terrific response on such short notice. Lot to digest before tonight. And I hate to make snap decisions. I can't reply in detail at the moment. What about a digital camera to take pictures of this build or should I use a simple instamatic? Be back as I can. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Pictures, video? Hmmm. The intention here is not to make some "GreenGoose1 does BX-board" porn video or sell some pictures to Pent(ium)House magazine is it? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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If you are asking for reccomendations for a digital cam....the company I work for sells several brands and so far the best I have seen is the sony....especially the ones that use a floppy disk over the memory stick ones and you can get the low end sony mavica for around 279.00 and the quality is extremely high......
Want a cheap camera with acceptable results and flexibilty?
I use the Intel Pocket PC Camera. http://www.intel.com/pccamera/pocket.htm
It's a combination webcam and portable digital camera. Holds up to 120 pictures and exports as JPG, so no need to convert a proprietary format. The picture quality is passable, but has no flash feature. Using indoors with good lighting. Here is some samples that were all taken with this camera:
http://members.home.net/glassportpa/phototour.htm
Also the pictures I took of my machine were taken with the Intel camera. The best news is with the occasional sale and rebate...you can get this critter for about $100 US. I got mine at Best Buy.
You could always set it up as a webcam and we can watch you build this thing with a live feed...LOL. Of course you won't be able to do this lounging around in your underwear. You will have to put on a suit. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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The only comment(s) I have is perhaps (as already mentioned) avoid a molded front on the case. Have worked with those and they're a bit of a pain. That floppy drive gets just slightly out of kilter and you start getting read "errors". As far as burners, like DrMDJ said, they're a lot of gooduns' out there. I kinda lean towards the HP 9000 series or Plextor.
The InWin engineering is excellent, but Antecs are nothing to sneeze at either. Next case will be an Antec full tower, but currently using the InWin S500---like it a lot (no bandaids necessary).
P.S.: I believe the S500 came with a little packet of brass mobo standoffs. It will not take the plastic snap-in type. Always a good idea to have a few extras on hand--they often include the exact amount for the case--no extras. If you order the case off the net and they give you the option to get extra standoffs with the case, do it. Not all brass standoffs have the same thread. If you order standoffs from a different source, you may or may not receive the right ones for that particular case.
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Thanks for additional info, that is except for DrMDJ. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ What an idea. LOL
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You asked about tools. Just about all you'll really need is a small Phillips-head and small slothead screwdriver. But if you are going to do any general tinkering, a 25-piece computer tool kit (i.e. Belkin, Curtis) is all you would really need. No need to get one of those 565-piece Deluxe Nuclear Engineer tool kits ("...for only six easy monthly payments of 99.95...Be the envy of your computer-geek friends!!").
Regular tools can work, but can also become magnetized easily--not really good for working on systems (I plead guilty though). The computer tool kit variety can't be magnetized.
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Wasn't important, though....
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Was able to check all the links all of you posted at lunch. At least I'm not entering the den in complete ignorance thanks to everybody. You gave me enough options so I might be able to fill the cart. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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what's the exact model of this abit mobo?
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Mentioned right at the beginning Jaak, a BX133-RAID.
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Boy, go away for the day,(wife gets a little upset if i don't work)and look at all the information I've missed. Just based on the posts so far I am really looking forward to this project, and it's not even me that's building.. yet... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/