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  • M Matt Newman

    I am in the process of building a new computer, as funds are available. So far I have a new ASUS MB that supports up to PC2700 DDR ram, I am waiting for a Athlon XP 2200+ and I have a Radeon 7200 Pro (Got it for Free!) and Seagate 80 GB Barracuda. I also have plans for a TV Tuner card. Any suggestions/comments? -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
    "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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    Brian Delahunty
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    Matt Newman wrote: Radeon 7200 Pro (Got it for Free!) How'd ya manage that one? Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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      A processor that won't start a fire if your fan stops ? A 21" flat screen. A gig of RAM. A DVD burner. Hell, TWO DVD burners. Or did you mean brands of TV cards ? I have a cheap one, and it works like a dream, no need for anything expensive IMO. Christian Hey, at least Logo had, at it's inception, a mechanical turtle. VB has always lacked even that... - Shog9 04-09-2002 During last 10 years, with invention of VB and similar programming environments, every ill-educated moron became able to develop software. - Alex E. - 12-Sept-2002

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      Christian Graus wrote: Hell, TWO DVD burners. I suppose... Makes sense:wtf: Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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      • M Matt Newman

        Actually the processor I am waiting for is based on a new core that runs significantly cooler than all other processors in its class. Also the MB comes with software to monitor all of the temperature and fan speeds. Christian Graus wrote: 21" flat screen Huge cost factor there, mainly I don't have the cash. I'll have to settle for my current 17" Christian Graus wrote: A gig of RAM Of course Christian Graus wrote: A DVD burner. Hell, TWO DVD burners. Once again the cash flow has a direct affect on this type of add ons. Christian Graus wrote: TV cards ? I have a cheap one, and it works like a dream, no need for anything expensive IMO. I was planning on a cheapo ATI TV Tuner, right now a I have a guy across the hall that is streaming TV over the schools network, he said he would give it to me when I finish it. (Another freebie :) ) -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
        "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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        David Wulff
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        Just asking about transatlantic pricing... Matt Newman wrote: Huge cost factor there, mainly I don't have the cash. I'll have to settle for my current 17" Is the cost really that high? My new 19" flat screen cost me £200 ($300) including VAT and next morning delivery, though the only reason I didn't opt for 21" was because they weren't available in flat screen in the range. Matt Newman wrote: DVD burner [... no] Again, they are not that expensive anymore are they? £175 ($265) for the Pioneer DVR-104 at my last check. Not sure what that model performs like though.

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        If it can't be done with Lego and a little pinch of imagination then it just aint possible.

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          Matt Newman wrote: Radeon 7200 Pro (Got it for Free!) How'd ya manage that one? Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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          He's a burglar. ;)

          David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk

          If it can't be done with Lego and a little pinch of imagination then it just aint possible.

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          • M Matt Newman

            I am in the process of building a new computer, as funds are available. So far I have a new ASUS MB that supports up to PC2700 DDR ram, I am waiting for a Athlon XP 2200+ and I have a Radeon 7200 Pro (Got it for Free!) and Seagate 80 GB Barracuda. I also have plans for a TV Tuner card. Any suggestions/comments? -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
            "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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            If you can find an ATI All-In-Wonder 128 I'd recommend that as the TV/vid capture card to get. I got one a few years ago and it still rocks. They're tough to find now though as ATI has moved to Radeon all-in-wonders which are pretty expensive. Josh Knox

            We will rid the world of buttmunching pussnuts. Armed only with my blunt spoon of death and my circumcising potato peeler. Death and torture to them all. - Michael Martin

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            • J James T Johnson

              Matt Newman wrote: Christian Graus wrote: A gig of RAM Of course Why 1GB of RAM? Most boards that I've seen lately support at least 1.5 :) James "And we are all men; apart from the females." - Colin Davies

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              It supports up to 3 GB of DDR Ram, but only 2 GB of PC2700 DDR -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
              "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                Matt Newman wrote: Radeon 7200 Pro (Got it for Free!) How'd ya manage that one? Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                Matt Newman
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                I had a friend upgrade his computer to a Radeon 9700 Pro and he gave me his old one -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                  If you can find an ATI All-In-Wonder 128 I'd recommend that as the TV/vid capture card to get. I got one a few years ago and it still rocks. They're tough to find now though as ATI has moved to Radeon all-in-wonders which are pretty expensive. Josh Knox

                  We will rid the world of buttmunching pussnuts. Armed only with my blunt spoon of death and my circumcising potato peeler. Death and torture to them all. - Michael Martin

                  ---Bob3D---

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                  I haven't decided on the tuner yet, but I am thinking about something similar. -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                  "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                  • D David Wulff

                    He's a burglar. ;)

                    David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk

                    If it can't be done with Lego and a little pinch of imagination then it just aint possible.

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                    David Wulff wrote: He's a burglar. Wouldn't surprise me Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                    • M Matt Newman

                      I had a friend upgrade his computer to a Radeon 9700 Pro and he gave me his old one -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                      "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                      Matt Newman wrote: I had a friend upgrade his computer to a Radeon 9700 Pro and he gave me his old one Yeah yeah.. sure he did. .David told me the truth. See the post above. Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                        Just asking about transatlantic pricing... Matt Newman wrote: Huge cost factor there, mainly I don't have the cash. I'll have to settle for my current 17" Is the cost really that high? My new 19" flat screen cost me £200 ($300) including VAT and next morning delivery, though the only reason I didn't opt for 21" was because they weren't available in flat screen in the range. Matt Newman wrote: DVD burner [... no] Again, they are not that expensive anymore are they? £175 ($265) for the Pioneer DVR-104 at my last check. Not sure what that model performs like though.

                        David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk

                        If it can't be done with Lego and a little pinch of imagination then it just aint possible.

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                        Matt Newman
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                        Prices are reasonable, it is just that I have no cash. -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                        "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                        • B Brian Delahunty

                          Matt Newman wrote: I had a friend upgrade his computer to a Radeon 9700 Pro and he gave me his old one Yeah yeah.. sure he did. .David told me the truth. See the post above. Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                          Brian Delahunty wrote: Yeah yeah.. sure he did. .David told me the truth. Well he did just leave his case open, How was I supposed to know he still wanted it :) -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                          "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                          • M Matt Newman

                            Brian Delahunty wrote: Yeah yeah.. sure he did. .David told me the truth. Well he did just leave his case open, How was I supposed to know he still wanted it :) -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                            "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                            Matt Newman wrote: Well he did just leave his case open, How was I supposed to know he still wanted it Thats a good point. Now if I was to force open a case on one of theses lovely new Dells and take out some stuff, would the same apply? Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                              Matt Newman wrote: Well he did just leave his case open, How was I supposed to know he still wanted it Thats a good point. Now if I was to force open a case on one of theses lovely new Dells and take out some stuff, would the same apply? Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                              Brian Delahunty wrote: Now if I was to force open a case on one of theses lovely new Dells and take out some stuff, would the same apply? Not if you "intentionally" force it open, however, if you happened to have a series of muscle spasms and you happend to grab a screw drive you couldn't be held responsible now could you :) -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                              "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                                Brian Delahunty wrote: Now if I was to force open a case on one of theses lovely new Dells and take out some stuff, would the same apply? Not if you "intentionally" force it open, however, if you happened to have a series of muscle spasms and you happend to grab a screw drive you couldn't be held responsible now could you :) -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                                "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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                                Matt Newman wrote: Not if you "intentionally" force it open, however, if you happened to have a series of muscle spasms and you happend to grab a screw drive you couldn't be held responsible now could you Oh.. no.. not intentionally.. Sorry if I implied that.. But I do like your idea of muscle spasms :-D Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                                  Matt Newman wrote: Not if you "intentionally" force it open, however, if you happened to have a series of muscle spasms and you happend to grab a screw drive you couldn't be held responsible now could you Oh.. no.. not intentionally.. Sorry if I implied that.. But I do like your idea of muscle spasms :-D Regards, Brian Dela :-)

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                                  If only my muscle spasms could get me an unreleased Athlon XP 2200+ without costing me anything :) -:suss:Matt Newman / Windows XP Activist:suss: -Sonork ID: 100.11179
                                  "You can't seriously believe that you could get away with suing someone over quoting text from a message posted in a public forum, can you?" - John Simmons

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