Recent content by RDD

Thanks for the info guys :) I'll look into the 939 boards, I understand that mATX boards are smaller and less upgradeable, but like the guys who use Shuttles the cases tend to be a lot smaller (which I like), and a lot more attractive (which I also like). I may be a bit of a looks whore but...

Anyone? :( I also don't seem to be able to find much out about this dual channel RAM. If I install 2x 256MB will it simply make my system work faster/smoother but have only 256MB total, or will I have 512MB total?

Thanks for the quick reply, I'm open to suggestions of good kit around the same price for AMD, nothing against them at all, I just thought this suited my needs (mATX etc). I mainly use the system for web surfing, basic digital photo manipulation, ripping DVDs, ripping my CD collection to MP3...

Hi all, I'm currently in need of a new system having run my Compaq board based 1GHz P3 into the ground. As you can probably tell I've been off the scene for some years now so would much appreciate any help in checking over my new system spec's before I buy. I'm not looking to spend...

XP Pro on all, I also like Windows 2000 but got sick of looking at the same old interface that I'd been using since 1995 (with Win 95) :eek:

Yep I get where your coming from with the word generic, "standard" (thanks Dew) would have been better, but hopefully you also got where I was coming from. I also take your point about the PPC chips, yes they were also used in Atari's and Amiga's, you make a good point there. As for your...

OK, here are my thoughts on it all for what they’re worth, this is probably going over old ground but I need to vent. I’ve been using an Apple Mac in one shape or another since about 1992, and in all that time the main thing that has always struck me is the “think different” ideology. That...

Thats great, thanks for the info guys

OK, heres the deal, I'm considering setting up a small server (no this is not a "how do I" question - but I may need a hand with setting up remote desktop to control it at some point :) ) but want to keep my DVD-R in my main system. So the main server will have no tasks at all other than holding...

Nice Mini Mac spec - would you say that in general Internet use it's a lot faster than the G3 400? I have put a 7200RPM 80GB drive into the G3 350 and it seems to run quite nicely, though I think an upgraded graphics card would give it a kick up the ass, but then the law of diminishing...

Nice, what model did you get? I was thinking about getting one but decided to scrimp a little, ended up with a G3 350 (with the view to o/c'ing to 400 - but can't get jumpers small enough ANYWHERE) B&W tower, runs Panther fine but I can tell it's useful life on OS X is coming to an end..... :(