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Op De 7 now starts for the same reason as before. For anyone looking for the first time, the Queen of Hearts and I are going to build us each a computer. We Started this project knowing nothing. We have had a lot of help from others that we are very thankful for. I will leave it at that.
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when 3 packages cost over $100 Q_O_H has a very good idea.
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You betcha. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Pretty bad when it cost more to ship it than the value of what's in the box. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
See, she loves us. Postage is no problem. Can't wait - gotta be a mobo on sale she got.
I got YOU the Abit BX 133-RAID (socket370-type) greengoose.
Train, yours is a Western Digital ATA-66 7200RPM (the 20 gig Hard drive)
Oh ! and bistro, I got you a little something too https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I got you a CD-R/RW Plextor 1210A 12x10x32.
Why don't you guys go ahead then and ship me mine. Hopefully, yalls won't get "lost in the mail". https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Awwwwww....I already got a CD burner... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Hmmmm...let's see if this list is up to date:
InWin S500 case w/ 300W ps
WD 7200rpm ATA-66 or 100 hard drive
Abit BX 133-RAID mobo
PNY 128mb PC-133 RAM
GeForce 2-based or Voodoo-based vid card
SoundBlaster Live! sound card
Any ole floppy drive (unless it's made by Mattel)
Kenwood 72x CD-ROM and/or HP CD-R/RW
Creative DVD CD-ROM if you're into that
A good UPS to plug it all in to.
Current monitor or perhaps a Sony or Viewsonic.
Paid up electric bill
Triple-strand razor wire to keep everyone else off of the new system.
Is this the list where it stands now?
[This message has been edited by bistro (edited 12-16-2000).]
PNY RAM ?
Looks good so far. Oh, I was looking for prices and found some listings I was confused about. What does (bulk) mean ?
You have to buy 50 million to get it at that price ?
"Bulk" usually is referring to bulk rate--i.e. wholesale--have to be a legit vendor or corporate buyer for those prices. (No...you don't want or need a crate of RAM https://discussions.virtualdr.com/).
PNY is a RAM manufacturer. One of the best, in my opinion. Readily available in stores or on the Net.
You sure think big QoH. Xmas list Bistro? or my computer with xtras.
OUR QUEEN yes QUEEN got it right therefore make a selection here. http://www.bcicomputers.com/pages/specials.htm
I have used one of theirs and it was smooth.
Had athlon classic in it. Running better when I left https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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[This message has been edited by Train (edited 12-16-2000).]
hey, like thatsite, Train. Instead of 'Save the Whales", we've got "Buy the Whales"...
greengoose1: Actually, no. Quite happy with my setup--perhaps a new case. Got my sights set for some big fish for the future though----get this system so fast that to bring up a file I just hafta think about it... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
You forgot the processor bistro !
What I was confused about was that in the list of Pentiumd there are four of each mhz.
They all look alike to me. How would I know which one to pick ? Like this page
And on the Video Card. Which slot ?
I edited above. Now you know the non ability to decide. Until I venture up there and eyeball the case,in person, The duron barebones kind of has my attention.
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Train,Bistro:
As far as I know, you "shouldn't" have any problems with a higher wattage power supply. The problem is usually with the physical dimentions of the unit. The 70 watt power supply I worked with was only half as wide as a "normal" unit. And it fit quite snugly into the case. You also have to look at the back of the case and see if the power connector etc. will fit into existing holes. If you like I can check with Compaq on Monday. Btw, What model Compaq are we talking about?
sdtech
Presario 5222
When I changes the ram, I to a good look inside and the ps I believe will not pull 2 hard disks, upgrade to a 500 K6-2 or some of the loads I put on the cpu. I use the engine they use to make the graphics [28 minutes to render, sure beats 3.5 days for a 486] for star wars.
Thank you, it would be a big help.
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[This message has been edited by Train (edited 12-17-2000).]
sdtech: Thanks! I suspected the mounting screw config would be different--but didn't know about the size diff--interesting.
QoH: I'd go for the one you can afford--that 833 (boxed) looks good---good prices there.
As for the vid card---you need to get an AGP-type to go with the new mobo---most of the new ones are AGP slot, but they're still producing PCI slot type. Watch carefully when choosing.
Hurry...I'm fading fast here.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
When a 486 has a bigger powersuppy physically: ???
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Ok.
That's what I needed on the Video Card. I didn't know which. I knew the motherboard had one but wasn't sure what was going in it. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I'll look at the 833 again, and at other places.
I looked again and do not see an 833. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Sorry..I'm tired...meant the 866. Now this is interesting...in benchmarking tests, that 866 outperformed the Athlon 1GHZ--interesting, huh? Also, that mobo--the chipset on it (Intel BX) has been shown to be the best mobo platform in several tests.
I think the Abit board, along with that 866 PIII would be an excellent combo.
Can I say good night now? Now where's my blankee?....
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Yes you may....and so will I. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Night all. Thank you.
Yes indeed, good night to all.
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I thought this might be of interest:
Serial data transmission speeds on a PC under ideal conditions can be up to 57.3 Kbps.
Parallel data transmission speeds under ideal conditions can be up to 360 Kbps.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) data transmission speeds under ideal conditions can be up to 12 Mbps.
Ethernet data transmission speeds under ideal conditions can be up to 100 Mbps.
NOTE: These speeds are under ideal conditions. Data transmission is affected by several factors, such as network traffic, shared devices, cabling, etc.
For example
An Ethernet transmission sent to an HP JetDirect server will accept data at 10 Mbps but will only be able to transmit that data through the parallel port at 360 Kbps. As a result, data transmission rate will be only 360 Kbps. Additionally, network traffic may affect the speed of printing.
Kbps = Kilobits per second or 1 thousand bits of information transferred per second.
Mbps = Megabits per second or 1 million bits of information transferred per second
1 Mbps = 1000 Kilobits
Morning All, Hah - see what faith does. Faded before ya'all and wake up to find a few more holes were filled in. Must check some more links. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
burrrrrrrrrrr!
Mo-or-rr-nn-in-nn-n-g-g
Power outtage during the night. High winds. No heat - no 'puter https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Just popped back on.
QoH: Right now...run as many programs as you can on your system without it crashing---it'll warm up the immediate area.. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Q_O_H
Seems you need to get a generator. One at least big enough to pull the computer. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I learned two years ago that I am on the same curcuit as the Hospital, Jail and city hall. We were out for 5 minutes the rest of the town for 3 days. Still a pain because of the traffic lights being out.
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bistro, that would be....one. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Train,
The jail ? Oh certainly, lets get them back on first for sure, (wouldn't want um to suffer or anything). https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Not sure how long it was off, others are still out.
Tell you what I have not found so far on the mb's and that is what chips they use for usb. Guess I will send some emails and see if I get answers. I liked the ASUS board best so far. But, after the trouble the viatech usb chips seem to have?? well...
I can go to a pci card, though it might be slower.
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Checking in. Qoh, what happened on the power?
As I recall, the power for the jail first is a social responsibility of taxpayers whereas a taxpayer getting cold will work harder to get warm resulting in more taxes so the power can come on faster the next time. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ hee hee https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Now if you believe this one ......
Bistro, Maybe we're not so far off from thinking and a computer responds. The futuristic hardware in the Dick Tracey and Flash Gordon comics were not far off the mark. And that's not that many years ago.
Train, What were we talking about? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Have been reducing our component data, comparing, etc. and learning more every minute. Fascinating - and there is no end?
[This message has been edited by greengoose1 (edited 12-17-2000).]
I am lucky with my electrical source.
2. Narrowed it down to 2 makers of motherboards. Niether say what chips are in the usb.
3. With sdtech's help I will get the Power supply staightened out.
4. I have read enough on mb info that my eyes almost crossed. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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bistro , have you ever done this http://www.webdev.net/orca/new_disk1.htm
Been a few questions lately about it.
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Sure , you could do it like that---but it's risky. Better to use a 3rd party app like Disk Copy or Norton Ghost.
Concerning Via-based mobo's--it appears to me that there have been an inordinate amount of postings in other forums from folks having problems with those. That's all I'll say about them. Just an observation.
Thank you bistro https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Train, there was another observation awhile back as I recall on via. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Time to sack in. Be well all of you.
Greengoose
Trying to dodge the bullet so to speak https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Yes, it is bed time. So, night all.
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For those of you with VIA Chip questions, this came directly from HP's website!
"HP JetDirect J4135A Connectivity Card - Data Corruption Using VIA USB Host Controller"
"ISSUE: When using the VIA USB Host Controller chipset on a Windows 98 system, certain files may experience data corruption."
"SOLUTION: Install an add-on PCI USB card (e.g. by Entrega or ADS) and try using those ports."
Morning All, VirDr finally is up I see. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/