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11-09-2006, 01:31 AM | #26 |
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i just run nice air cooling....my amd 64 3200+ is overclocked to 4500+ and it actually runs 5 degrees C cooler than running stock with the stock air cooler
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11-10-2006, 11:20 AM | #27 |
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How do you know that it's running at 4500+, does it tell you in the BIOS? I haven't really worked much with AMD yet, but I did build a 64-bit 3000 or 3200+ for one of my teachers and it seemed pretty fast just for normal use (internet and stuff). I squeezed all I could get out of my 3.0GHz Prescott (which suck, my 2.8GHz Northwood was faster) and got 3.6 before it become unstable. I need a bigger radiator for my water cooling
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11-10-2006, 11:27 AM | #28 |
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It will always say its a A64 3200, he just means that the Mhz total(but only 512cache) equates to what AMD would term a 4500.
I run an FX-55 chip at 3ghz on air, thats a fast single core!
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11-10-2006, 12:10 PM | #29 |
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I overclocked a 2800+ once and it actually said 3000+ and maybe 3200+ in the BIOS, I think I just had to change the multiplier or something. I think my next processor is going to be an AMD.
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11-10-2006, 08:40 PM | #30 | |
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3200+ etc is just a pr rating....you divide 3200 by the current mhz then multiply by the overclock mhz and voila....4500+
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11-12-2006, 03:32 PM | #31 |
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I have a question for you computer gurus.
My son is going away to college next year and we want to get him a laptop. He will use it for schoolwork as well as connecting to the internet. The laptop will also be used extensively to play some of the new role playing games that require a lot of memory (I think). Anyway could one of you guys run down some of the numbers (like processor types and SD RAM etc.,etc.), I should be aware of as I search for this computer? Also ballpark figure on how much I should expect to pay? Also his desktop is having trouble keeping up w/ the games already. Are there any upgrades I could buy for that computer to speed it up? We bought the Dell about 3 years ago and it's a mid rangetype unit. If you need exact numbers I'll look it up. Thanks |
11-12-2006, 04:18 PM | #32 |
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Don't bother getting a laptop for gaming if your son is going to also have the desktop at college, getting a laptop that is good for gaming is very expensive. Just get a cheaper one that has Microsoft Word and such. 512mb RAM is sufficient. Any processor over 2GHz (Intel) or 2400+ (AMD) is good enough for simple stuff. For Intel processors I recommend HT Technology (Hyper threading is like having 2 processors kinda, I think they are more stable) and atleast 30-40Gb of hard drive space.
For a desktop computer that will play games, nowadays a 3GHz processor is necessary, along with atleast 80gb of hard drive space and atleast 1024Mb (1Gb) to 2048Mb (2Gb) of DDR 400MHz RAM. Also a good 128Mb video card. I have a 3GHz w/ 1Gb of RAM and a good 128Mb video card and it will still hardly play some of the new games with anything more than "medium" graphic settings. These specs are what you will want on the laptop if he won't have the desktop at college and wants to play games on the laptop.
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11-12-2006, 05:10 PM | #33 |
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what games specifically??? I have a laptop with 1gb ram and integrated intel graphics and I play World of Warcraft on it wonderfully....if I need to, i have my desktop with the overclocked 3200+, 1.5 gb ram, 400gb hard drive and a 512 mb ati x1600 pro graphics card...also have 3 monitors on the computer for super awesome gaming experiences....hehe....
so, it really depends on what hes gonna play....desktops really are only needed for first person shooters....many laptops will work great with all other games
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11-12-2006, 07:29 PM | #34 |
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He plays 3 games primarily: Never Winter Nights 2 (Most of the time); World of Warcraft; and Warriors of Might & Magic 5.
He has a Dell Dimension 8400 Pentium 4 CPU, 3.00GHz; 2.99 GHz; 1.00 GB RAM (from the My Computer section on his desktop. Can I update this unit to run faster for him and get him an economical laptop for school? He will have the desktop at home but will be there on weekends. Thanks again |
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11-13-2006, 01:09 AM | #36 |
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I've got one for you....I'm trying to load the expansion to Dungeon Seige II and get the following error;
Error Code: -5009 : 0x80029c4a Error Information: >Kernel\CABFile.cpp (389) >SetupDLL\SetupDLL.cpp (1541) PAPPungeon Siege 2 Broken World PVENDOR:Gas Powered Games (http://www.gaspowered.com) PGUID:A563C4F4-BE36-4956-BA0B-E02BDD9F70D5 $11.50.0.42618PAK @Windows XP Service Pack 2 (2600) IE 6.0.2900.2180 |
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11-13-2006, 01:05 PM | #38 | |
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OffTopic What is "Mustang Dual Weilder" above your avatar? OnTopic I tried to install a linksys wireless router to my laptop and screwed it up. Now my internal modem icon in the tray shows "local area connection 9, a network cable is unplugged". I tried 9 times to get the setup, got it once but then screwed something up, and took the router back. Everytime I retried the setup the connection number 2,3,4,5, etc rolled, I got the error even with the cable plugged in. I didn't try replacing the cable because it worked once. I connect to the internet through my USB port, couldn't get the other port (RJ connector) to work (another problem?). |
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11-13-2006, 02:04 PM | #39 |
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11-13-2006, 08:02 PM | #40 | |
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I personally am a software engineer specializing in web application design and development. I would say there are 3 broad areas in the computer field and each one involving their own expertise. Software development(writing code, designing applications, web sites,etc) Hardware (repair, replace,build), this could be PC or larger computers Computer Communications(network management, security, etc) There are also other areas too such as database administration, computer support. The computer field is wide open and needs eager young minds. A lot of people say the good computer jobs are being filled by overseas people, however I believe most of them just do meaningless easy tasks, the harder more complicated tasks are being done here in the good ol USA. Hope this helps a little, let me know if you want more info/detail. |
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11-13-2006, 10:02 PM | #41 |
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My dad works at bank of america doing computer stuff and he has seen whole sections of poeple get layed off. He has been real lucky some others have not.
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11-14-2006, 06:28 AM | #42 | |
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If all you want to do is get it out of your system tray (the annoying "network cable unplugged" icon), then simply right click it and select "disable". Should you plug in an ethernet cable later you can simply right click and enable it again. FWIW, you should not need to add an additional network connection (LAN icon) to put a router between your computer and cable modem/DSL modem. Unless you have a hardware defect on your ethernet port, I suspect you have either got your network connection properties set wrong or the router options are the problem. First, get the ethernet jack to work with just the cable modem, then work out the router settings. Also, check your ethernet connection Properties (you guessed it, right click, select properties and click configure) and make sure the device is enabled and your drivers are up to date. If in doubt, go to the manufacturers web site and download and install the latest enet drivers for your system.
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11-14-2006, 08:24 AM | #43 | |
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as far as "mustang dual weilder"....in video games, when you carry two weapons, it is called dual weilding.....i have two mustangs, hence, mustang dual weilder....
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11-14-2006, 10:26 AM | #44 | |
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What's your opinion? It's only $47 and change after rebate but if it's not going to make any difference I'll just keep my $47.00. Thanks |
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11-18-2006, 05:00 PM | #46 |
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Thread made a sticky....great idea, 65fastback2+2
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I am concerned about the video card that you picked up...are you sure that computer has a pci-express slot? You may want to get the service tag number (should be on the back of the pc) and look up the specs on Dell's website just to make sure. You may need to take the card back and get one for an AGP slot. |
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11-18-2006, 05:58 PM | #48 |
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faster ram would help more than more ram....cl2 or LL with 1gb would be alot better than cl2.5 and 1.5gb
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Anyway, thanks for the info. I'll just save my money based on what you said.:THUMBSUP: |
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