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It's back! My once yearly bastard PC build has reared it's head. I suspect many here know exactly what I mean and have a periodical bastard build of your own. Yes, it's the one where you happily agree to build a PC for a thrift needy friend cuz you like to help them save their money, only to...

Hi all, I'm looking for a device that will auto-switch multiple optical audio inputs when they become active. I've found a few manual switches on the web but what I'm after is one that will auto-switch between two or more sources with one input being a "master" input in that it will always be...

does anyone else here have an interest in string theory? I've been wanting to ask this for a while now but haven’t and I really don’t know why now that I think of it. since string theory is really starting to get some public awareness, perhaps it’s the case that we’re all fans or followers of it...

See: http://www4.tomshardware.com/storage/20041119/index.html

hi all, I have for sale a Kramer FC-19 RGB decoder (Note: this is a NTSC specific model). The unit is branded as a "Comprehensive CVG-19" however Comprehensive's re-branding extends as far silk-screening their label on the front fascia and it is otherwise 100% a Kramer product :thumbleft: I...

hi all, please excuse this long post; I manage a website and forums that is need of a new host. brief overview the site: - comprises of 53 html web pages - runs off a W2K3 server - has a MSSQL2000 backed phpBB forum with 1100+ members - forum activity over the last month averaged 150-200...

I thought the members here might find this comprehensive and informative document a good reference for CD/DVD's and best practise archiving. US National Institute of Standards and Technology CD and DVD Care and Handling Guide (826KB RAR compressed file) please note: if posting this document...

I was thinking earlier today about what spec PC I was running this same time last year and couldn't remember. partly because at the time I was changing hardware on a regular basis and partly because I have a memory like a sieve. now, what was I saying? oh right, PC specs. at best guess, my...

I'm looking to purchase a few Chieftec ATX form factor mini redundant PSU's and am hoping anyone here that may have used them can offer their opinion on them. thanks. www.chieftec.com/products/psu/RPSU.htm

hi, I'm after a DVD/CDRW combo drive to replace my CD-RW drive. the main things I want to acheive is the ability to rip DVD at speeds faster than my Pioneer 106D. even with hacked firmware, it still only does 6-8x DVD rip for pressed DVD5 discs only. non-pressed DVD5 and DVD9 discs can only be...

yes I'm back. Jake the actual dog was put down about two months ago due to some very unfortunate circumstances. RIP Jake. I couldn't bear to post under the name of JtD for a while afterwards so I thought I'd take a break. now things are OK. hope to find everyone here is doing well or at least...

P4 3.0C. I only run this CPU to 3.3Ghz however it is a proven great overclocker as shown by the previous owners efforts, being 3.95GHz STABLE. Comes with unused HSF (yes, has a copper insert). overclock proof here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?s=&threadid=214826 Asus P4C800-E...

Two traffic patrols officers from North Berwick were involved in an incident whilst checking for speeding motorists on the A1 road last May. They were using a hand-held radar device to trap unwary motorists on the Edinburgh to London trunk road. One of the unnamed officers used the device to...

nothing spectacularly funny, but I did like #3. ---- Microsoft recently announced it had finished work on Office 2003. Here are the top 10 most interesting features. 10. - The number 3 in the name. (yawn) 9. - Folders are no longer free, they must be purchased from the Stationery Cupboard...

This is for an 18 month term, which I would presume would be the day after this poll closes, 6 days from now, this your tenure would being on the 15th of September. Please correct me if I'm wrong on this, Merc. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order. Good luck to all nominees! edit: removed...

in the quest to keep my main PC safe from kiddie hads, I've bene thining about putting my CD & DVD RW drives into external USB2 enclosures and placing them on top of my desk. Firewire enclosures are an option but I prefer USB2 because A) they're cheaper and B) my BIOS supports USB CD devices...

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2 x 512 Cosair PC3500C2 V1.1. special edition Platinum series. review on ExtremeOverclocking.com make an offer!

HP 970Cxi Professional Series Deskjet, two years old, purchased for AU$600. fantastic laser quality business printer with duplex module enabling two-sided page printing. 5000 page monthly duty cycle. photo prints on photo paper are absolutely amazing. can print on all sorts of paper...

right, I've had my fun with these items and have no reason to keep them either since I've learnt that the TFC mod for HL2 is a loooong way off. basically I got them just have a bit of a play see what all the fuss was about these items. vid card and RAM are in perfect condition. nothing been...

All this gear has been well cared for and is as new. P4 2.4C. does 3.2 @ 1.55v. Can't tell how high this CPU clocks as I've never pushed it any harder. Core temps have never been over 40C. Comes boxed, with unused Intel HSF. - Purchased one month ago (17/6/03) - Reason for sale: upgraded to...

a great effort indeed:

see instructions below: go to google and type in search term "weapons of mass destruction". instead of hitting the search button, click on the "I'm feeling lucky" button. read the error message carefully...

- Hightech (HIS) Excalibur 9600 Pro with copper-based Thermaltake Crystal Orb. 1 week old has about 10 hours use. comes complete in retail box, all CD's, cables, DVI adaptor and original HSF. also comes with original purchase receipt. - details: http://www.hightech.com.hk/html/9600pro.htm -...

late last night I installed a 9600Pro in my new system. I used the latest Catalyst , C'Panel and Hydravsion drivers and software. both display adaptors show up as corretly installed as per the image. trouble is .... my 2nd monitor does not display anything once XP (well vid drivers) is...

Gigabyte 8IK1100-I 875P motherboard, used once - features: PAT SATA (RAID 0) Intel PRO/100 LAN Firewire Dual BIOS detailed specs: http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_Spec_GA-8IK1100.htm reserve: AU$210

I'm not after a super fast vid car, but do want something with good 2D quality. I play the occasional Half-Life mod so Matrox cards are unfortunately not an option. I'm looking at getting either a Ti4600 or R9500Pro/9700 (I can still get 9500Pro). I've been a long time nVidia user and have no...

I'm moving back to Intel... after having been an Athlon user for the last 4 years, I'm not up to date with the P4 coolers. I've got myself a P4 2.4C with the plan to overclock it to 3GHz and want to spend about AU$50 on a HSF. as best as I can figure , these are my best options: Vantec...

I recently met one. not that he was in one or two ways specifically very interesting but the combination of meeting this person at the time and place that I did made him an interesting fellow indeed. his name is Cornelius and he’s is a 22 y/o, married with children, Zimbabwean chicken...

AXP T/Bird 2100+ Tested stable to 2323MHz @ 1.825v. Temp under F@H load was 57C. A top-of-the-line HSF, like a Thermalright SLK-800 should be able to keep it in the low 50's. I've been running this CPU at 2100MHz (10.5x200) undervolted @ 1.55V Soltek SL-75FRN-L. Works a treat, proven...

despite the god awful colouring, it looks to be amongst the better of the Canterwood chipped boards. DFI make good stable boards (DFI are a long time OEM manufacturer). I've been using/selling DFI boards for years and have no hesitation in trying this one. I like the Gigabit Intel LAN, 2 x SATA...

I have a WD Raptor arriving on my doorstep on which is all good 'cept the Soltek SATA capable mobo I ordered won't be in stock for another week :(. anyhoo, I didn't really have any intentions of running a suite of benchmarks over it but if there's a few specific tests and/or benchmarks anyone...

hi, I'm looking to better the NB cooling solution on my Soltek SL-75FRN2-L mobo. currently I'm using the stock HSF which I've lapped: although it appears to be adequate at 200MHz, I'd like to install a better solution with a monitored fan for relability sake and extreme FSB...

who would have thought: see: http://www.wixt.com/entertainment/wierd_news/story.aspx?content_id=60A0CF18-B819-4506-B9C6-726BEDDB17C5 someone needs to create a "duh" award and give it to these guys :roll:

hi, excluding the CPU, or a boards ability to run a very high FSB, what sort of stability issues are typical of RAM being run faster than it can cope? I have DDR400 RAM rated at CAS2.5 which I run at CAS2 @ 200MHz (can and will run CAS to @ 211MHz - haven't t tried further yet) I have the...

I'm wanting to upgrade to a 9700Pro and rather go thourgh the hassle of selling bits and peices of gear to 10 different people I thought I'd this a go, you never know! I'm after a 9700Pro any brand will do. my only stipulation is that it must have dual monitor support (they all do I think)...

2 x 512MB Elixir PC2700 DDR DIMMS - I've had this RAM to 180MHz in dual channel mode (nForce2), using SPD timings. didn't try overclocking a singular DIMM. I doubt it will do CAS2 at 180MHz but then again it's not XMS 2700 is it :p. having said that the nForce2 chipset is notoriously...

I want to start seeing just how far I can push my current 1800+ 'b' Athlon. currently I have it running @ 2071MHz (166MHz FSB x 12.5) on 1.725v max temp is 46C. I'm going to start raising the FSB next and presumably as I do so I'll need to up the voltage on the CPU. with regards to voltage; is...

linky here (132KB).

acording to the vr-zone: there's nothing more on their site but here's the link anyway: http://www.vr-zone.com/#2898

I'm looking at purchasing a Dell PERC3/DCL dual channel U/160 card (w/ 64MB ECC) and two new Compaq branded 36GB Cheetahs (ES). the Dell card is a rebadged LSI Logic/AMI Megaraid Elite 1600(493) card. it's specs read that it's a 66MHz/64-but card but I'm told by the seller that it works in a...

Shuttle AK32 rev 2.1 motherboard - supports SDR & DDR RAM. Latest BIOS revision supports XP T'breds up to 2600+ (see CPU support list). Product brochure here. Have box, manuals and cables. ThermoSonic Black ThermoEngine HSF with Sunon 60mmx25mm fan. With this fan it works very well, easily as...

I'm thinking about putting my meagre collection of DVD's into disk. I've had a look around and tried some demo's of rippers but I'm not happy with the results. I've seen DivX rips of DVD that were fantastic quality. my efforts have been far from fantastic, even if I configer the DivX encoder to...

thought this would be worth a shot: for sale for trade: Compaq T1000h UPS in good condition. Power capabilities: 1000 VoltAmps Features: Mains power surge supressing Sine wave shaping Battery backup Serial communications Network transient protector (Network circuitry protection) Battery...

receives this gem of an e-mail form a colleague today:

some people: http://homepage.mac.com/aaronsteele/Personal8.html

I pretty much just glossed over their review so I can't comment on it's content other then they only used PCMark as their benchmarker! :roll: Still, they seem to come to a fair conclusion imho. http://www.explosivelabs.com/reviews/barracudav_sata/index.shtml

OK, I've finally settled one of either two cases in which to base a watercooled setup. trouble is I can't decide, so I'm petitioning for opinions: the cases: or they are identical in ever respect except that the A6000A Plus is made out of 1mm aluminum. I'm not sure how much of a thermal...