Operation Delta 29

Sounds like a plan, Dodge....a sneaky plan, but a plan nontheless. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

Hey...for all you case modders out there....
May issue of MaximumPC magazine has a short, but decent article on case painting. Comes with color pics (was disappointed I couldn't color them...).

Hello Deltoids... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Maxx is back.

I've settled on this InWin S500 Mid-tower. I've been checking around in my area for one. So far no luck. Couple more places to look tomorrow. I have two questions:

1. Assuming I can't find one locally, what is a good on-line place to buy?

2. I'm buying this case without knowing yet whether I'll be using AMD or Intel. Is that OK? The case will handle both types of boards?

Thanks https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

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Deltoid?...well I guess that's better than being a Himroid. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

Hi Max,
Train used the same case as me and he's using AMD. I'm Intel. It's probably gonna be which Brand Motherboard you choose to go with your processor you'll be watching out for fittin' in it good.

And you won't have to put spacers under it... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I was following the instructions in the MB manual. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
It's got dimples to set it on.

bistro, did you loose your crayons again? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

[This message has been edited by Queen_of_Hearts (edited 04-29-2001).]

**Huh? Wha'?* Oh, sorry...spacing out there...

Directron's a pretty good place--had good service. Watch the shipping costs though--need to be patient. Make sure that you get an AMD approved power supply if you decide to go with Athlon.

*Now...what did I do with those Crayolas?...*

Thanks folks. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

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[This message has been edited by maxximilian (edited 04-29-2001).]

Max, why did you edit your post? Just curious.

One last question on cases. Could you all give me your opinions on what you think about this one. If it would be a good one or not.... Cases

Thanks.....

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Doggone it! Went out today and bought a cheap...er...new keyboard (Memorex MX2500) with all kinds of whoopee-dingy buttons on it. Keys are very quiet (well..quieter..). Thought this thing would improve my typing, but noooooooo....still lousy as ever. Anybody know of a keyboard that increases typing speed from oh,...say from 20 words per minute to say, 100 words a minute? Too lazy to take lessons.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

Dodge,

I edited it because after I went back through the thread, I saw that the questions I had were pretty stupid. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Actually, I'm leaning towards the "laundry list" that bistro posted. Gonna do some more research on those items and see if it all fits the bill. Won't need the modem, though, with cable. Sorry, if anybody was trying to answer those questions when I edited them. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

Bistro,

Those two boards you mentioned, where one was a little more because of the chipset, what is the advantage of the more expensive one?

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Awww Max ! Quit worrying about dumb questions. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I asked plenty. Ya might regret not askin' https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

'sides bistro may roll his eyes..but he never lets on. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

Queen of Hearts,

You want dumb questions, wait until we get to the part about formatting, partitioning, and installing windows...LOL https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I'm gonna blow you guys away with questions then. Want to get an idea? I don't know how to get to BIOS, what to do there, how to do it,or whether I should be in there at all. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ See what you guys are in for?

Thanks for the help. I'm going to be buying parts as funding becomes available. So it may be awhile. Trying to do this without going to the credit cards. I've got 5 of them and each one needs a serious rest period. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ OUCH $$$$$$$$$

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https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I'll never tell.....

The 850 Intel chipset is more advanced than the BX. Supposedly Pentium chips run quite stable on them. But if you plan going on to the Pentium 4's, you'll need a mobo that supports it. IMHO, there's more hype to the P4's than substance. For example: If I've got a P3 933 overclocked to 1.03ghz, MS Word comes up in 1.5 secs. "Oh...but I want it to come up in 1 sec flat. Gotta have bragging rights you know...". Geez Louise...
(Do I sound cynical here? You bet....) https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
There may be some here who will disagree, but when it comes to processors, there's a point of diminishing returns as far as speed.
The advantages become more subtle; perhaps a little more raw processing power, slightly higher benchmarks, etc., but the regular home user won't see the difference really. (Speaking of the upper end processors now).
Enough....The soap box is open... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/


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maxx
I wish I could find the site where they found that in some programs that even the Duron 700 was beating the 1.3 P4 . Kind makes one wonder what they did to the P4 to make a dog?? [do not mean to bad mouth the dogs] of it.


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I haven't heard much good about the P4 even before I started thinking about a new puter. Leaning toward the P3, although I haven't given up the idea of AMD. Could come down to money. I understand the AMD is a bigger bang for the buck. What is the downside? I don't believe in free lunches...hehe https://discussions.virtualdr.com/

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HERE'S a good article from Tom's Hardware on the P4's.