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[QUOTE=#tbone]A. Would it be possible to connect the hdds together through a parallel cable? Is it possible to connect 4 hdds together with a parallel cable?[/quote] I doubt that you could connect 4 hard drives together through a single parallel port unless you had a device designed specifically to handle …

Have you installed SP1 or 2 for your PC along with the motherboard chipset drivers? Otherwise, if you have a USB2.0 capable PC, then you probably don't have USB ports properly installed!

I would recommend either the Pioneer DVR-109 or the NEC ND-3520A.

If you're on your neighbour's connection without their permission, then what you're doing is quite illegal, no matter how you "justify" it. Such discussion is not permitted on these forums! If you can afford a PC with wireless capabilities then I'm sure a basic dialup connection is within your budget, …

Let's make that title a little more informative eh?

There are such things - you just need to find a store to sell them to you! A quick google picks up the links below, but you will want to research further. [url]http://www.firewiredirect.com/firewire/products/Storage.shtml[/url] [url]http://www.usbgear.com/USB-RAID-System.html[/url]

If you're up to the task, you can pop open the case and check the connections to the CD drive (wide IDE cable, power cable and maybe a thin CD audio cable). You could also try the drive in another PC. If you have no luck in bringing back to …

You might want to look into a 7800GS - might be just what you need to inject a new lease of life into your aging AGP system, provided you have the PSU to back it up!

Unless the motherboard is a super socket 7 type, I'm afraid you've hit the end of the road. If it is a super socket 7 board, then you can try and find some AMD K6-2s or K6-3s.

What system do you have there drago865?

Yep, no worries. Depending on the motherboard chipset, you may need to load SATA controller drivers in order for Windows to detect the SATA drive, but this should be done for you when you install the motherboard chipset drivers after installation of Windows (or you'll have a native SATA controller …

Water cooling isn't all it's cracked up to be. Read through some reviews and what not and you'll find a water cooled setup isn't much better than something on air. Overclockers may get better results, but for a stock system it isn't worth the trouble. I've got a fairly high …

Enhance what exactly fren? Is there a particular application in mind? Also, the type of RAM used on the card has no connection with the type of RAM used on your motherboard. Either type (SDR/DDR) will work fine.

You have standard PCI slots. PCI-E support is only available on the newer motherboard chipsets - those with Intel's 775 CPU socket or (possibly [i]and[/i]) AMD's 939 CPU socket.

[QUOTE=jaishankar]if the RAM's speed doesnt match, then u will see a blue screen with a message dumping physical memory[/QUOTE]Bit misleading there jaishankar. You can mix modules of different speeds - the higher rated stuff will just run at the speed of the slowest module. See [url=http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/666CC2DB9F43C331CA256EA0003CA1BA]here[/url] for more information.

I just remembered this topic, and came back for a look. No replies! Shockers. Time to rectify..... I'm of the belief that drives should only share channels with devices of the same type. Optical drives on one channel, hard drives on the other. Now, I'm buggered if I can remember …

Have you tried popping the case open and looking for model text printed on the motherboard itself? Regardless, a board from that period will only take SD-RAM, but be wary of using high capacity single-sided stuff (256Mb or higher).

It sounds like you've set a resolution and/or refresh rate the monitor cannot support so it is forced to drop into standby mode. Find out what refresh rates it supports (perhaps start with 60Hz for the moment - you can try out higher rates later with Windows switching back after …

Turn off simple file sharing under Tools->Folder Options->View (this may be WinXP Pro only). Right click the folder in question->Sharing & Security->Security Tab->Add. Type in either your username (with admin access) or "Administrator" and click the "Check Names" button. It should complete the proper user for you. OK out, then …

[QUOTE=chrisbliss18]Repliers, please direct comments to the [url=http://daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread36224.html]duplicate thread[/url] in Troubleshooting Dead Machines.[/QUOTE]You heard the man. ;)

You have a 6800GT? You're better off than most! It's still a great card that's more than capable of handling whatever you throw at it.

[url=http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/44BF2F43466D9766CA256EE0002C8398]What's graphics overclocking like?[/url]

Ensure no other drivers are currently installed (check Add or Remove Programs under Control Panel). Are you attempting to install the latest drivers available from [url=www.nvidia.com]Nvidia[/url]?

Two options are generally available for dual monitor setups - extend desktop and clone. Extend desktop gives you extra desktop room, extended across 2 monitors. Drag a window from the primary display to the TV and you'll see what it's all about. However, it appears that you want "clone". The …

Did you reinstall Windows (a clean install, not an "over the top" or repair) as part of the upgrade? A motherboard replacement constitutes a serious hardware change and it is highly recommended you follow up with a fresh install.

[QUOTE=Rueful Rogue][b]MEMORY: [/b]When it comes to graphics memory, you can never have too much, especially if you're a hard core gamer. More RAM means better performance, inproved 3D texturing, and higher display resolutions. More memory also allows for smoother game play,,though anything above 256MB won't make much difference currently. You …

The motherboard doesn't have to support the higher rated modules - the RAM will just run at a lower speed. [url=http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/666CC2DB9F43C331CA256EA0003CA1BA]See here[/url] for more information.

Actually, you might that the Opteron is the overclocking king. ;) Best to look up overclocking websites (such as [url=www.overclockers.com.au]OCAU[/url] here in Australia) for more information on this. Otherwise, considered dual core lately?

[QUOTE=stupidfly]My motherboard does not support IDE hard drives.[/QUOTE]That's a curious one! Might I enquire as to which board or, failing that, PC brand/model you have?

[QUOTE=mocap]AGP is faster than PCI. PCI-E is faster than AGP, but because of the speeds of todays games, there isnt much performance difference between PCI-E and AGP. But if you are making a new system, or replacing your mobo, go for PCI-E for the simple reason: It will be cheaper …

I do think there's something wrong with your actual PC, which could be any number of things (motherboard, CPU, video card, PSU). Is it still under warranty?

It is [i]highly[/i] recommended that you completely reinstall Windows when you swap out the motherboard. While it is possible to keep an install (either by removing all drivers before swapping or, I believe, an over-the-top install/repair), such a drastic hardware change is best met with a fresh start.

[QUOTE=chrisbliss18]SATA will most likely give you headaches when you try to install Windows to it.[/QUOTE]That depends on the controller implementation. Many motherboards these days utilise chipsets (Nvidia nforce4, Intel since i865/i875 and possibly earlier) with native SATA - driver disks are no longer required (unless you use the "extra" SATA …

Hi kingofpower, It depends on your budget - gaming laptops can be very expensive. If their main purpose is for schoolwork, then that's what you should aim for. You can purchase rather basic models for under $1000 these days, but they're far from being gaming beasts.

Have you installed the latest drivers for your card, available from [url=www.ati.com]ATI's website[/url]? (download the basic Control Panel version)

Chances are that TNT2 will be limited to AGP2X, which means a voltage of 3.3V. I wouldn't use the card!

No, you need the AC adaptor. Attempting to charge the mouse in an unpowered cradle is not recommended by the documentation. I suggest you send it back!

Hi Richard. Apologies for the thread deletions, but it's best to keep all of these questions to just one topic - they are related after all. I've also compiled your two answers into one goldeagle. 2. The letters after the Intel CPU model numbers held to identify the revision of …

Welcome to the forums stevorh. I've moved this thread to the correct area - take note for future topics. You might want to check out the [url=http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27079.html]sticky[/url] located in this forum.

[QUOTE=Tazumm]Any suggestions?[/quote]Nope, the supplied Intel chipset is onboard, and cannot be removed. Adding a new card is not possible (well, nothing decent anyway). I'm afraid you're stuck with it. If you want to play games, buy a decent desktop system. Laptops are not gaming machines!

[QUOTE=amd_sucks]yes and no you should have put paste on that pad---it may be too late :( but if its not too late-try putting paste on it--it should cool it by 60%[/QUOTE]Thermal paste isn't necessary if a thermal pad is already present on the heatsink. Granted, paste can be better, but …

I didn't even know they made external SB Live!s - I thought it was only the Extigy. Are you sure you have an external sound card there? Internal is the way to go for gaming on a desktop - far less CPU utilisation means better game performance, but if you're …

larrenfitz, this question was originally posted early last year. Chances are the creator has long since moved on. Your post is helpful, but please refrain from resurrecting old threads again in future.

Hard drive manufacturers typically offer "zero-fill" utilities on their websites. These will wipe your drive clean by filling it with nothing but zeroes.

Some cards have both ethernet and a dial-up modem on them - there will be a separate connection for each. Yes, you can buy a network/ethernet card. Take your laptop into the local store, ask and they should be able to provide.

[QUOTE=i-need-help]1) if you have a PCI card in a computer on a network, can another computer on the network also watch tv through that card?[/quote]Unless the software supplied with the card provides such a feature, then no, not easily. I imagine you could setup some server to stream the video …

No. However, there are boards available from [url=http://www.asrock.com/]ASRock[/url] with both socket types.

Are you sure that you are using the correct drivers? Please provide the make and model number of your motherboard and specify which SATA port the hard drive is plugged into.

Bought the PC as a package from a store? Take it back under warranty!

You can still use PC3200 (DDR400) RAM in your system - it will just run at a slower speed. A 6600GT would be a nice match for that system, but you may want to consider a more comprehensive upgrade depending on what kinds of games you intend to play.