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by redmouse
Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Thinking of getting this monitor
Replies: 6
Views: 1033

Re: Thinking of getting this monitor

I have a similar monitor, the Acer P241W. I believe the difference is the one I have has HDMI. No complaints in terms of picture quality, however it is a bit brighter than I would've liked, even turning everything down is awfully bright in low lit rooms. Also its difficult to match brightness on my ...
by redmouse
Wed May 02, 2007 12:11 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Unbootable HD, MBR problems?
Replies: 3
Views: 1694

Thanks for the replies. I was able to resolve the problem. For future reference, partition recovery programs and fdisk did not work. I still don't know what caused this but I was able to get back the data by attaching the HD as a slave and using a recovery program to read the unformatted hard drive.
by redmouse
Wed May 02, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Joost beta invites?
Replies: 53
Views: 16553

Same here, I'd like one if anyone can spare :)
by redmouse
Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Unbootable HD, MBR problems?
Replies: 3
Views: 1694

Unbootable HD, MBR problems?

So this is a bit weird. I have 2 SATA hard drives, both are recognized in the BIOS, but windows refuses to boot. I can boot off the CD drive, and I tried using a Ubuntu live CD and it didn't detect the drives once i got to the desktop. Any ideas? I don't think there's anything wrong, but I've alread...
by redmouse
Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Possible threat?
Replies: 4
Views: 1802

Possible threat?

Anyone notice this new team?

http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/ ... s=&t=57391

They were just created this month and looks like they will be ranked in the top 100 very soon. At their rate of growth it might not be too long before they catch us.
by redmouse
Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:32 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: xbox 360 and 1080p
Replies: 6
Views: 2927

It is too bad it can't since the xbox 360 is essentially a computer. The hardware is perfectly capable of outputting a 1650x1050 resolution. The issue is that consoles are for the most part connected to TV's and TVs either have a 4:3 or 16:9 resolution. The reason that it does not look correct on yo...
by redmouse
Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:04 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: xbox 360 and 1080p
Replies: 6
Views: 2927

Is there any noticeable quality differences between outputting with a Component Vs a VGA cable? I doubt you'll notice any. Since both support 1080p resolution, you will get 1080p on your television. I'd say that a more limiting factor (rather than the cable) would be the quality of the TV itself or...
by redmouse
Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:49 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: xbox 360 and 1080p
Replies: 6
Views: 2927

Yup, the only ways to get 1080p on the 360 is by either using component or VGA.
by redmouse
Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:58 pm
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: USC Beaten
Replies: 49
Views: 16277

Wow, who saw that coming?
by redmouse
Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: safe oc temp?
Replies: 11
Views: 4114

Well I'm using a Shuttle SFF PC (SN21G5) so airflow is limited and I don't have a choice in coolers due to the size of the case and how it is designed. The temps do seem a bit high though, everything is stable, and I guess I'm settling on 65C at load with minimal to moderate fan noise. This is highe...
by redmouse
Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:08 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: safe oc temp?
Replies: 11
Views: 4114

Hmmm, well I see a few numbers, lowest is 65. AMD says 65-71, but its not for my exact proccessor (ada3800bvbox) which isn't listed. Right now I've found the fan speed that allows me to run at 65C with both cores at 100% load. I might try using better thermal paste, or telling f@h to use less cpu
by redmouse
Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: safe oc temp?
Replies: 11
Views: 4114

safe oc temp?

I'm running a x2 3800 in a Shuttle SFF. It's OC'ed to 2200mhz at stock vcore. The fan is pretty loud at default. I can change the fan settings to where its quiet, but temps exceed 70C, I wasn't willing to see at which point temps would stop rising so I turned the fan to max, at which point the temps...
by redmouse
Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Any DX10 demos?
Replies: 4
Views: 1955

DX10 is also Vista only
by redmouse
Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What's your Biggest jump in CPU power?
Replies: 52
Views: 11886

P2 350mhz
P4 2.8C
x2 3800

The first jump was the most significant, I was running XP on both. Currently running Vista.
by redmouse
Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Post your homepage!
Replies: 16
Views: 3937

by redmouse
Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: RENT/BORROW: Switches
Replies: 23
Views: 6181

fishmahn wrote:
redmouse wrote:
...I imagine that purchasing can't be that much more expensive than buying.
Nope, probably not. :P

I'm sure everyone got what you meant, but I found it irresistable. :) 8)

Mike.

D'oh, oh well. Maybe you were the only one who noticed til now. :oops:
by redmouse
Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: wireless bridging solution
Replies: 6
Views: 3716

From the manual: For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). For the Wireless Repeater mode, the remote wireless bridge must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G) or Wireles...
by redmouse
Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: wireless bridging solution
Replies: 6
Views: 3716

Excellent, thanks for the reply. So I am a bit confused to the different modes the WAP54G presents. Would choosing the AP Client option clone the router? Is the purpose of that so only one SSID appears You also mention a wireless card. I actually don't have any. I was hoping that this network device...
by redmouse
Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:19 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: wireless bridging solution
Replies: 6
Views: 3716

wireless bridging solution

i need some network clarification / recommendations. my current network setup consists of a wireless router & switches connected to it. i'm interested in moving some of the computers to the other side of the house. wiring is out of the question. a wireless signal does reach. would a bridge such ...
by redmouse
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:05 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Floor plan software
Replies: 7
Views: 4714

That is a great peace of software. I've tried out the shareware version and it pretty much has all the feature I'm looking for. It is $20 though and I'm really only looking to play. I'll continue to use it but once the 30 days is up, I'll probably not use it anymore. ...so, any open source alternati...
by redmouse
Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: RENT/BORROW: Switches
Replies: 23
Views: 6181

nohopE wrote:
The problem with buying a switch is I only need it for 1 day.. =/

I have no idea how much it is to rent, but I imagine that purchasing can't be that much more expensive than buying. Once you buy they'll pay themselves off in 1 or 2 lan parties.
by redmouse
Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:28 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Floor plan software
Replies: 7
Views: 4714

Floor plan software

Anyone know or recommend some software that'll allow me to draw up very basic floor plans? Ideally it'd be opensource/freeware. Not looking for anything fancy or extravagant.
by redmouse
Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:52 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: RENT/BORROW: Switches
Replies: 23
Views: 6181

I'd suggest purchasing switches rather than renting. They're not all that expensive either. You need about 50 ports. The cheapest way to do that is either two 24 port switches or three 16 port switches. They come out to roughly the same price. In my opinion I like more smaller switches as it reduces...
by redmouse
Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:50 am
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: folding at MY home...
Replies: 111
Views: 35722

Reading though this thread, I'm impressed by your effort. Welcome. So what name are you folding under?
by redmouse
Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: Developer's Den
Topic: Great idea for a FF / Opera Extension?
Replies: 19
Views: 6047

I'm the freak that SNM described. If I can save half a second, I will. Also, does anyone find it uncomfortable when they take their hand off the mouse and have to "find" it again. To me its like you have to find that special way to hold the mouse in order for it to feel natural, sure it only takes a...
by redmouse
Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: Developer's Den
Topic: Great idea for a FF / Opera Extension?
Replies: 19
Views: 6047

close-together keys aren't necessarily efficient, expecially if they're an awkward combination like alt-d. I'm still curious wtf the point of highlighting the address bar while you're mousing is. As far as touch-typing f-6, it's ridiculously easy. It's generally next to f-5, which in turn customari...
by redmouse
Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:36 pm
Forum: Developer's Den
Topic: Great idea for a FF / Opera Extension?
Replies: 19
Views: 6047

If your hand is on your mouse, then you're not exactloy ready to type in a URL, are you? Alt-D involves a lot more contortion than ctrl-l, and you're not going to be typing much of anything until your right hand is on the kb anyway. Ahh, well the thing is, most sites I visit I have visited in the p...
by redmouse
Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Developer's Den
Topic: Great idea for a FF / Opera Extension?
Replies: 19
Views: 6047

"Familiar with"? I'm not sure that I've seen a kb without them in a long time. Also, ctrl-l fits the "on home row and close to home row" criteria at least as well as alt-anything. Not really sure where you're going with that post. By familiar with I was referring being a touch typist. Personally, I...
by redmouse
Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:22 pm
Forum: Developer's Den
Topic: Great idea for a FF / Opera Extension?
Replies: 19
Views: 6047

Alt-D is the fastest way as your left hand should already be on the home row and Alt isn't far away. F6 only wins if you're familiar with the F-Keys on a keyboard.
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