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Thanks. I am relieved to hear that chipset is rock solid at stock speeds. As for BUFF's comments. I can find a Socket 754 chipset 6100, but it is PCIe and not AGP. I need a MicroATX motherboard with Socket 754 & AGP. That is why I am picking the VIA chipset, because I believe Nvidia Nforce...

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I am hoping someone can help me out here. I am looking at purchasing an AMD Socket 754 MicroATX motherboard so I can move my current parts to a SFF case, like this one or this one . I usually go with a Nvidia chipset like Nforce 3 250Gb, but since I cannot find one to purchase that fits...

I am hoping someone can help me make a decision fast. I am looking at purchasing an AMD Socket 754 MicroATX motherboard so I can move my current parts to a SFF case, like this one or this one or maybe even this one . But the only MicroATX motherboards for Socket 754 come with either the SiS...

Thanks Juan. I am going to try K9. I mean besides it is free. So, I have nothing to lose. Thanks again. I hope and think this is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks again and again and again. Bob2001

Ok, so how do you check the history of IE?

RadioShack has RJ45 couplers or CAT5 couplers(as it is more commonly called). I am a professional installer of CAT5 for a local community college. I will say that I would use a cable tester. You can find them either at Home Depot, Lowes and maybe even RadioShack. You want to test the...

I concur. $100 isn't much for a router these days. I mean if you want one to perform and last for years to come. You have to look at it as an investment. You will end up spending more money in the long run and be less satisfied if you buy cheap routers. I suggest the Netgear FVS 338. For...

Hi, I am wondering how to track web surfing or a way to log what my children visit on the Internet? I didn't know if Internet Explorer had some sort of built-in feature like this or not. Also, how can I block or filter what they can and cannot surf on the web? Thanks in advance. Bob2001

So, your saying a 1950 Pro bests a 7600GT, but a 8800 bests them all? I am looking for a card that will do 1600x1200 with decent fps in games like Battlefield series. Bob2001

I have been doing some poking around and ran across an article that gave me the answer to this question, but I don't recall where it was. So, now I post the question to you. Which is better at this point and time? Nvidia's Image Quality or ATI's Image Quality Thanks in advance. Bob2001

I was wondering if Microsoft is using Expressions to replace the FrontPage series? If so, how will it compare to say, Adobe DreamWeaver 8? Thanks in advance. Bob2001

I am looking at getting this . I figure I paid $200 plus a $25 MIR for my 6600GT when it first hit the market and this 6800GS whether I can unlock the other pipes or not will be faster then my current 6600GT and most surely my ATI 9800 Pro. Although, I would jump on the 7600GT AGP if I...

So, anyone have a 6800GS? Did you soft mod it? What kind of res, quality and fps are you getting with BF2? I am wondering if I can buy a 6800GS and play BF2 at 1280x1024 with high quality on everything, except AA & AF. Thanks in advance. Bob2001

Is there any sound cards you would recommend for $50 or less?

I almost bought the Audigy SE from Walmart for $30, but then discovered it does software rendering. That is a no go for me. If I am going to spend money on hardware then I want it to do hardware rendering. I was just wondering about my old Audigy 1 that has a firewire port and gold...

Ok, you may have almost convinced me to go with a 7600GT for my last AGP card, but what kind of settings do you get (i.e. high quality, medium quality, etc.) at 1280x1024 or 1600x1200 with no AA or AF in BF2? Bob2001

Now that I have your attention, I was wondering what sound cards you use in your system. Also, I have heard that the Creative Labs X-fi card has issues with the mic jack. I am looking for a good hardware rendering sound card to use with BF2, but that doesn't break the bank(say $50 - $75.)...

sum, so you are saying my ATI 9800 Pro should not be running BF2, even though, it is? Bob2001

Yeah, but how much will the X1950Pro AGP version cost? I know it is the companies way to force us to move the PCIe, but AGP versions shouldn't cost $50-$100 more over the PCIe versions. This must be a crime or something. I will wait for the x1950 Pro, but only if it is priced below...

Jack, Thanks, but I need an AGP card not a PCIe. If you can find a 7600GT AGP for that price, I will buy it, right now and be done with this discussion. Thanks again. Bob2001

Thanks arthur for the link. So, you are saying to go with either a 7600GT AGP which is nearly $200 over a 7800GS AGP that is $205 after MIR. OR go with a X850 Pro over a 6800GS even though they are the same price after MIR. Is this correct? Thanks. Bob2001

I was thinking of purchasing an ATI X8xx series card, but wondered how many games use Shader Model 3 technology, right now. If it is very few, then I would probably go for a X8xx series AGP card to hold me over until I make the PCIe plunge later. Thanks in advance. Bob2001

Can you supply benchmarks to prove that the 7600GT is equal to the 7800GS? Also, if they are both about the same price and it takes the 7600GT to be overclocked to catch up the 7800GS then wouldn't it make sense to go with the 7800 instead? If I understand you correctly, the 6800GS is the...

Does anyone know if Audigy 1 utilized hardware or software rendering? I have a DFI LAN Party UT nF3 250Gb mobo, with Realtek ALC850 8 channel onboard sound. I am thinking of using my Audigy 1 in place of my onboard sound, that is, if it is hardware rendering. This would help free up some...

I really appreciate all your responses, but I must object to the comment about 7600GT is near 7800GS performance. In fact, it is more like on par with a 6800GT performance and comes close to a 6800 Ultra performance. Don't believe me check out tomshardware VGA Charts. The 7800GS nearly...

I am looking at replacing either my 6600GT or Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB. Would I notice any real world difference going to a 6800GS or 7600GT AGP from either of these cards? Thanks again. Bob2001

BigRoy, That PSU looks like it would work, although, I would look for one that is SLI certified, just in case you wanted to dual GPU your system in the future. Hope that helps. LIke this Antec PSU or better yet this one The PSUs that have the one 120mm fans are cool, quiet and...

I think many are forgetting a major part of any PCIe upgrade and that is PSU. For instance, I have a S754 2800+, 1.5GB RAM, ATI 9800 Pro 128MB, DFI Ultra Lan Party NF3 250Gb mobo, 80GB HDD, Fortron 530 watt PSU, etc. Now if I take into consideration upgrading to PCIe and doing it right...

You ever heard of "Switch"? It is free and I think it will do what I want it to and very simple too. Thanks for the suggestions. Bob2001