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by Ahoyhoy
Sun Jul 28, 2002 5:48 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: overall preformance problems
Replies: 3
Views: 695

overall preformance problems

Right now, im running a Hard Drives NW computer, AMD K62 450 with 256 megabytes of ram that I just put in, and an ATI Rage 128 GL graphics card. DSL connection and pretty much nothing clogging system rescources, i think..

The problem is, I cant even run the most simple things, like Diablo II, the ...
by Ahoyhoy
Thu Jul 11, 2002 8:39 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: comps can't see each other?
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Thanks

Thanks for the suggestions. Man, I had the firewall option turned on for the XP machine and never knew it! Well thanks again for all the help guys.
by Ahoyhoy
Thu Jul 11, 2002 2:54 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: comps can't see each other?
Replies: 3
Views: 993

comps can't see each other?

I've got 3 comps running Win 98 and one running XP. They are all connected to a Linksys 4 port router. All comps have access to the internet, however none of the comps are able to see each other on the network? Everything was working fine about 3 weeks earlier until something probably got ...
by Ahoyhoy
Mon Jun 10, 2002 2:55 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: pci card?
Replies: 4
Views: 739

PCI card

Thanks for the reply. But it's not telling me what specific pci card is giving me the problem. And yes it is having a conflict (yellow exclamation) all it says is that it cannot find a driver. But I'm asking is where I might find one.
by Ahoyhoy
Sun Jun 09, 2002 7:58 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: pci card?
Replies: 4
Views: 739

pci card?

Alright this is really pissing me off. My sound card was a mess and that took forever to clean up. But now I'm getting this pci card conflict in the device manager. The computer just freezes about 2x daily. It says it's missing a driver for it...but I have no idea where to find one. Hell I don't ...
by Ahoyhoy
Tue Apr 23, 2002 2:16 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: RAID speed
Replies: 1
Views: 596

RAID speed

Ok so my friend's got an athlon xp 1900, 256MB pc2100, with two ibm 7200rpm 40gig deskstars connected to the built in raid controller on his abit kr7a set to striping. What kind of read/write/seek speeds should he be expecting? What's the theoretical top speed under this configuration? Thanks.
by Ahoyhoy
Fri Apr 12, 2002 1:50 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: To debug or not to debug??
Replies: 0
Views: 622

To debug or not to debug??

So, I partitioned by hdd into two equal parts through partition magic 7, so that I could have two versions of windows 98se. I boot my computer up with the windows cd in, ready to install but then it asks me to format the drive. I select yes and at about 45 percent or so it gets an error saying that ...
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Mar 27, 2002 9:27 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: audigy problem
Replies: 1
Views: 584

lol

sorry guys, I just found out that the audigy's just 4 channel out, not a 4 channel decoder. Thanks
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Mar 27, 2002 9:08 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: audigy problem
Replies: 1
Views: 584

audigy problem

K so I just recieved my logitech z560's today and they sound great. But I'm having a problem getting my rear speakers to work with my sound card. The only way to get sound out of the rear speakers is to engage M3D, but I want to use my audigy's 4 channel decoder instead. I have the front speakers ...
by Ahoyhoy
Sun Mar 24, 2002 5:30 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Klipsch 2.1 vs Logitech Z560
Replies: 14
Views: 1788

all 4 on desktop

I was thinking about that, but then wouldn't that mess up the m3d effect, without the rear speakers being behind you? Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Sun Mar 24, 2002 3:34 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Klipsch 2.1 vs Logitech Z560
Replies: 14
Views: 1788

One more thing...

One more thing I would like to add is that one of the added benefits of the Klipsch 2.1's are that I wouldn't know where to put the rear speakers of the logitechs in my room. With the 2 sattelites of the Klipsch, I could just set them on the side of my monitor, but I wouldn't know how to position ...
by Ahoyhoy
Sun Mar 24, 2002 2:44 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Klipsch 2.1 vs Logitech Z560
Replies: 14
Views: 1788

Klipsch 2.1 vs Logitech Z560

Alright alright I know that the Logitechs are 4.1's and the Klipsch promedias are 2.1's, but the prices are fairly similar, with the Logitech's being about 30 dollars cheaper. I listen heavily to music on my computer, with just a bit of casual gaming. Currently I'm listening to some cheapo Altec ...
by Ahoyhoy
Sat Mar 16, 2002 3:24 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: HDD problem
Replies: 4
Views: 629

HDD problem

I was done assembling my grandpa's new computer today when I realized that the computer wasn't recognizing the hard drive, but only the cd rom. I switched busses, cables, and even made the hard drive the slave for the cd, all to failure. So I stuck the troublesome hard drive into my other working ...
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Mar 13, 2002 5:36 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Cheap mobo
Replies: 0
Views: 647

Cheap mobo

What's a good cheapish mobo that you guys can recommend, around 80ish for a 900MHz Ahtlon? Thanks
by Ahoyhoy
Sat Mar 09, 2002 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: internship programs
Replies: 1
Views: 519

internship programs

Can you guys give me advice on where to look for computer related high school internship programs? I know that Microsoft and Intel have internship programs for college grads, but I was wondering where I can find some small, local companies that are recruiting high school interns. Any ideas on where ...
by Ahoyhoy
Thu Feb 21, 2002 12:52 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: ram upgrade
Replies: 5
Views: 841

ram upgrade

Ever since my upgrade to win xp, my PIII 600, 256MB ram, 30gig comp sees to be bogging down. Would my comp benefit much from a boost of ram to 384 or 512 with my new os? Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Feb 20, 2002 4:08 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: xp keeps restarting
Replies: 4
Views: 919

xp keeps restarting

Ever since I upgraded from 98se to xp home edition, the computer would automatically restart and check the disk for consistency at the log in screen if I left it idle for about 5 min. As long as you logged in before the computer restarted, you were fine. Now after about 3 months, it finishes the ...
by Ahoyhoy
Tue Jan 29, 2002 1:14 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: kernel23.dll
Replies: 3
Views: 3001

kernel23.dll

Hey guys. My friend's running WindowsMe on his comp...recently he's been getting random kernel23.dll errors. Any suggestions on a fix? Thanks.
by Ahoyhoy
Sun Jan 13, 2002 3:37 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: celeron mobo
Replies: 2
Views: 492

celeron mobo

Can u guys recommend a reasonably cheap, stable mobo for a 900MHz celeron? Thanks
by Ahoyhoy
Fri Jan 04, 2002 2:57 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: ics on hub
Replies: 1
Views: 580

ics on hub

Is it possible to have ICS running through a hub? Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Thu Dec 20, 2001 8:10 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: xp drivers?
Replies: 1
Views: 594

xp drivers?

I've looked everywhere, but I can't find xp drivers for my Turtle Beach Montego II sound card. Anybody suggest a place to look? Thanks. Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Sat Nov 24, 2001 4:05 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: XP driver update
Replies: 1
Views: 858

XP driver update

I've got a Turtle Beach Montego II for a soundcard using Windows XP home edition for the OS. I upgraded from 98se and had some sound problems, which were fixed with newer drivers. After I upgraded to XP, I've been getting sound pops in all my mp3's while running other programs like IE. Althought ...
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Oct 03, 2001 8:07 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: which is the better choice out of these 2 speaker sets?
Replies: 10
Views: 1096

lie?!?

sync, correct me if I'm wrong, but if the Klipsch's are THX certified, I'm pretty sure the speakers have to be 400watts or damn close. In order to be THX certified, the speakers are put under heavy testing, in order to be THX certified, so I would not think the 400watts is a lie....Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Oct 03, 2001 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What kind of stereo do you have?
Replies: 34
Views: 2442

Kenwood

Kenwood HTB-504
600 watt output
Dolby Pro Logic 2
DTS
Dolby Digital
all hooked up with 12 guage monster!
Hell yeah :D
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Oct 03, 2001 2:00 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: hercules vs. creative
Replies: 2
Views: 766

hercules vs. creative

I'm gettin a set of Klipsch promedia 2.1 speakers for my comp. Currently I have a Turtle Beach Montego II for a sound card, but want it to be upgraded for the bad ass speakers. :D So, I see the new Sound Blaster Audigy and the Hercules Game Theater XP, which sound card would you recommend for casual ...
by Ahoyhoy
Thu Aug 30, 2001 9:39 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: heatsinks
Replies: 2
Views: 774

heatsinks

My friend just bought a 1.4Tbird. So he's just wondering which heatsinks u guys recommend. He just wants a good heatsink that can cool the processor good enough for overclocking. Thanks! Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Sun Aug 19, 2001 6:09 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: FireWire 1394?
Replies: 5
Views: 817

Firewire

They say that firewire actually originated from the Gameboy! It was created by Nintendo to link the portable Gameboys together for multiplayer gaming. God bless Nintendo! Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Tue Jul 31, 2001 7:38 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: What Kind Of Memory Does My Comp Take?
Replies: 10
Views: 872

Thanks Brent!

Thanks Brent for setting me straight on the EDO RAM! :D Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Tue Jul 31, 2001 2:09 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: UltraDMA
Replies: 3
Views: 748

Sorry

Thanks for your help Brent, but I got the problem fixed! Now I'm writing files at 20MB\sec! :D Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Mon Jul 30, 2001 9:39 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: UltraDMA
Replies: 3
Views: 748

UltraDMA

I've got a 30gig Quantum 7200rpm ATA-100 HD. Problem is, when I run some performance tests with nothing in the background, my drive only reads and writes data at a pitiful 4 MB\sec. I went to the device manager, then clicked disk drives, then clicked Generic IDE Disk Type01. I noticed that DMA was ...
by Ahoyhoy
Mon Jul 30, 2001 7:03 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: What Kind Of Memory Does My Comp Take?
Replies: 10
Views: 872

edo RAM

I always though that EDO RAM was faster than SDRAM. My A+ books says that it's 15% faster than other types of memory. But doesn't say specifically which kind of memory. So, can somebody correct me on which RAM is faster? Thanks! Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Fri Jul 20, 2001 4:34 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Win 98 SE on old machine
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Win 98 SE on old machine

My current machine is running Win 95 on a 96 computer. I'm planning on upgrading the OS to Win 98 SE. My question is, will all my hardware and software be compatible with the new OS? Thanks. Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Mon Jun 18, 2001 6:09 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: msconfig
Replies: 1
Views: 614

msconfig

I've been having some really weird sound problems with my computer. So, I ran msconfig, checked selective startup, and unchecked all the boxes expect for scanregistry and loadpowerprofile. I restarted after checking one box at a time. All the sound worked until I checked the MSN messenger box. I'm ...
by Ahoyhoy
Sat Jun 16, 2001 2:35 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Sync Problem
Replies: 1
Views: 498

Sync Problem

I've got a Dell E770 monitor with a weird problem. Each time my computer wakes up from sleep mode, the monitor says "Sync. out of range" then it takes a couple seconds for the desktop to show up. I did what my friend suggested and reseated the video card, but no luck there. My video card is an ...
by Ahoyhoy
Wed Jun 13, 2001 1:18 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: EZCD Creator
Replies: 2
Views: 889

EZCD Creator

I recently reformatted my computer and reinstalled all my programs. I've got a Samsung 8x DVD and a Sony 8x4x32 CD Burner. Before I reformatted, I was able to copy from the dvd to the burner with no problem at 8x. Now, EZCD creator runs a test to see how fast my dvd is, and it says only a transfer ...
by Ahoyhoy
Mon May 07, 2001 7:31 pm
Forum: Broadband Tweaks Help
Topic: LAN Settings
Replies: 1
Views: 432

LAN Settings

Is it ok to have nothing checked in your LAN settings if you have @home? I've got Win 98SE, PIII 600, 256MB RAM, 30G HD. Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Sat May 05, 2001 9:07 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Please Help Me NOW
Replies: 2
Views: 529

Try this place, www.nocharge.com. Good Luck! Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Sat May 05, 2001 3:07 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: ICS Problems w/Dlink
Replies: 1
Views: 485

ICS Problems w/Dlink

I've got a compaq and a dell. The compaq has two NIC's, an intel and a netgear. The dell has a dlink nic. The intel in the compaq is connected to the cable modem and the netgear is connected to the dlink in my dell. These two computers are connected with cat5 crossover cable, and the compaq has Win ...
by Ahoyhoy
Thu May 03, 2001 8:41 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: @home USB ethernet
Replies: 2
Views: 609

How can I check the speed that I'm getting transfering files? Ahoyhoy
by Ahoyhoy
Thu May 03, 2001 7:11 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: @home USB ethernet
Replies: 2
Views: 609

@home USB ethernet

The @home USB ethernet adapter says that it has 10/100 speeds. Is this true? Because I can never transfer files at 100mbps, and my other NIC is a Dlink 10/100. Ahoyhoy