I am slightly moving away from the original topic here, but it is related to my setup. I've got a 230W PSU, I think it is a branded supply but...
The hard drive is for an 'older' system build that i am putting together. I'm doing it as part of my course in Comptia A+. I've decided to opt for...
Your best bet for Realtek drivers (assuming you are using the standard AC 97 codec) is searching for 'AC 97' on download.com. Alternatively go to...
Hello I've found a couple of second hand Excelstor hard drives going cheap. I have never heard of the company before though. Has anyone used a...
The motherboard sets everything by the bios, and uses very few jumpers. I think there is a jumper that sets the FSB, but that is also available in...
Everything is running OK. My CPU has been overclocked for a few days now and i haven't had any problems (touch wood). I guess it pays to use...
Here are a few quotes i've picked up from other boards: "I've bought two VIA-based boards, and both have had significant problems. For me,...
Here is proof that VIA hardware is terrible: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/01/08/flaws_in_via_chipsets_hit/ ;)
Looks like i've struck a nerve with a few of you! Calm down, it's only an opinion! Let me explain.. Take yourself back to the early 90s. You...
For sure, these companies want to cover their arses if something goes wrong! Instead of stating not to overclock in the user manuals, they...
So the old S3 Trio 8 MB i've got was produced at their height of fame and considered a 'classic'. In that case, i'll take £50 for it! Only joking,...
Have i overclocked my RAM by increasing the CPU bus? I bought 2 128MB NEC PC100 SDRAM sticks to match the CPU bus speed. Now that the CPU is...
Motherboad manufacturers seem to be sending out conflicting messages. Take ECS for example, their website boasts about the overclocking...
Don't knock ECS! My motherboard may be old but it can still handle an overclock! I managed to overclock a 700Mhz P111 into a 933Mhz!
After fiddling around with various settings, i realised i was doing something wrong. Anyway, now i have figured it all out i successfully...
If you want to get the driver from the official S3 archive page, go to http://ranger.s3graphics.com/swlib/?license=accept I recently got my...
I feel like ranting about the terrible hardware that VIA technology drags off its shelves! Rule 1: Never buy a motherboard with a VIA chipset...
I've got a couple of interesting motherboards. Firstly, an ECS P6bat-A+ which has both a slot 1 and socket 370 which is rare. Unfortunately you...
Hi You probably get these kinds of questions all the time so I do apologise in advance! I have an ECS (Elitegroup) P6BAT-A+ motherboard. It...
thanks for the reply. I am looking for a cable just like that but with one exception. I need a cable with 2 sets of pin headers, not one. I...
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