Recent content by chrisexv6

I know I read of a reg hack or something that allows you to "watch" XP startup by hitting escape during the boot logo. It then shows the machine loading drivers, etc. Im currently trying to figure out why XP takes a while to startup on my machine (which it didnt do before I re-ghosted it...

Got pics? -Chris

I actually have mine running faster than that at 2.8V (ddr514) and the only time it gets REALLY hot is when Im Prime-ing the machine or running Memtest. Other than that it stays fairly warm. I suppose it has something to do with the air circulation in your case. I think my RAM gets cooled...

Plat Rev 2 is TCC5/TCCD and is pretty "fragile" when it comes to voltage. I know the OCZ guys recommend no higher than 3.0V. I dont know if the chips would die instantly, but Id try to keep it as low as possible. Also might want to make sure you get air flowing around the modules. Others...

Was going to try that tonight when I get home from work. However if it *does* fix it, I wouldnt know where to begin to find a permanent fix. I think there are too many variables, including the fact that I use nLite to slipstream an XP cd together. But at least I can play games :) -Chris

Got my Venice 3000+ stable, or at least Prime95, 3DMark, and UT2K4 say it is. However Im getting a strange issue now and then. Sometimes if I click the start menu, and then go to Control Paanel (I have control panel setup to auto-expand off the start menu), the expanded control panel menu...

1. 2x WinXP Pro and Visual Studio .NET for free (Microsoft student-only conference) 2. MAG Innovision 15" LCD FP monitor (in 2001) for $229.00 (Black Friday) 3. ~$1600.00 Dell Inspiron 700M for $900.00 (actually got to use the *original* 750 off a 1500+ Dell) 4. Rosewill x800xl PCI-e...

I apologize if I didnt specify..........this PSU will be used exclusively with an Venice 3000+ and a DFI LanParty mobo, so it will definitely be using the 12V line. I only hooked it up to the Athlon to make sure it didnt fry anything before I hook it up to my brand new stuff. Is it really...

That was VERY informative, thanks! Im surprised I didnt land on that page during my surfing about the subject. In your opinion, should I stick with this PSU or RMA it? I too have a feeling that its just not *made* for an older setup (you are correct, its just a plain old Athlon XP...

OK, I guess RMA-ing it is. What a way to start off my first build in 4 years. -Chris

Opened my new Antec case (with SmartPower 2.0 500W PSU), and there was a smell coming from it! Unfortunately, to me, it smelt like burnt electrical (my wife, however, says Im nuts and that it just smells like new plastic). So I decided to startup the PSU without connecting it to my new...