Re: [H] Recovering an Admin Password in Vista

There are ways to do it with some of the bootable Linux distros. I have done it once for a friend, but I'll have to see if I can find what I used and get back to you. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On

Re: [H] Outlook question

I know you can have it check multiple accounts and have the emails come to the inbox (or wherever you want them to go). I do not know about the appointment stuff though. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behal

Re: [H] FF 3.5.4

Mostly newspapers websites to read their articles. Sam Bobby Heid wrote: > Which website? A couple I visited with this version are ok. > > Thanks, > Bobby > > > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com > [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.

Re: [H] WMP11 opinions sought?

I haven't had any problems with it. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 1:20 PM To: Hardware Group Subject: [H] WMP11 opinions sought? I use WMP9. OS is XPpro SP3.

Re: [H] FF 3.5.4

Which website? A couple I visited with this version are ok. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Sam Franc Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 12:49 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] F

Re: [H] APC C10 power filter.

y antenna and other stuff via another older Monster Cable box. http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=C2 best, Duncan Bobby Heid wrote: > Hey, > > > > What do you all think about this for $50 (normally $200)? I used to have a > Belkin UPS on

[H] APC C10 power filter.

Hey, What do you all think about this for $50 (normally $200)? I used to have a Belkin UPS on my TV and equipment, but it died. C-10 http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/753636804/ C-5 http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/753241548? Comparison of the differe

Re: [H] Digital TV buying

I like the Samsungs myself. I have a 52" Samsung (non-LED). Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:21 PM To: Hardware Group Subject: [H] Digital TV buying I got t

Re: [H] XP problem.

Hi Duncan, SAM stands for Security Accounts Manager. It is part of the OS. It is where the user and password hash info is stored. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAM_file http://www.hackinthebox.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&si d=5721&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Thanks, Bobby

Re: [H] XP problem.

it does not have. After which I will set a password an the Admin account and give it to the for safe keeping. Thanks to those who helped. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Wednesday

Re: [H] XP problem.

Same thing, no users and Administrator has a p/w. I think it might be the registry thing that Thane suggested. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Re: [H] XP problem.

e switched BTW.) Good luck. Sorry to post my related question, next... Rick Glazier From: "Bobby Heid" >I am looking at a frined's pc that has XP (home I think). When it boots up > to the screen where you would normally see the users, there are no users on > the screen (

Re: [H] XP problem.

Subject: Re: [H] XP problem. At 11:42 PM 06/10/2009, Bobby Heid wrote: >I am looking at a frined's pc that has XP (home I think). When it boots up >to the screen where you would normally see the users, there are no users on >the screen (there are at least two on this pc). I can do

Re: [H] XP problem.

Thanks, but I tried to login as Administrator (you can get there by doing CTRL-Alt-Delete twice. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Joe User Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:21 AM To: Bobby Heid

[H] XP problem.

I am looking at a frined's pc that has XP (home I think). When it boots up to the screen where you would normally see the users, there are no users on the screen (there are at least two on this pc). I can do a double CTRL-ALT-DEL and it brings up the login prompt with a user name (but of course s

Re: [H] advise

IIRC, Pioneer has gotten out of the plasma TV game. I have also heard that the plasmas are on the way out. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:18 PM To

Re: [H] advise

Dell has the Sony Bravia KDL-40V5100 40" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $750 plus $40 shipping (reg $1300). http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Video_Conferencing/productdetail .aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A2543748&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=104 95476-1225267-u297164t0f0fp24731c0s441 ht

Re: [H] advise

I have a Samsung 52" LCD 120Hz LN52A530 and I am very happy with it. It has a fantastic picture. I got it off of Fry's for $1500. I was originally looking at the Sony Bravia line, but after viewing in-store and reading reviews and talking to people, I went with the Samsung. >From my understan

Re: [H] More than 4GB of ram and VM question

Here's an arstechnica article about the student offer: http://tinyurl.com/lebxan http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/microsoft-massively-discounts- windows-7-for-students.ars Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregro

Re: [H] -OT- Can anyone explain Norton's new ad campaign?

NAV 2009+ does do micro updates. It checks every few minutes for updates. SO as soon as something is ready, you will pretty much get them. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Monday, Septem

Re: [H] firefox 3.5

Version 3.5.3 is out now. Bobby

Re: [H] cloning drive

I too switched from Ghost to Acronis. Until somewhere around Acronis 7 (I think) when Ghost came out with a feature that would keep x number of generations before rolling off the oldest one. So I switched back. I think Acronis has that now, but I have stuck with Ghost (now at V14). Bobby -

Re: [H] windows 7 upgrade confussion

I seem to remember that there is some sort of "key" file on the disk that tells the installer what version to install, but all of the versions are there. I saw something a while back that tells how to update the file to get a different version. If I can find that info, I'll post back. Bobby ---

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

Just as an FYI, my 16GB Corsair thumb drive died. Corsair emailed me back with an RMA in less than an hour after requesting it via their website. No cross-shipping though. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Be

Re: [H] Universal remotes?

"The One". Then be done with remotes. > > > Bobby Heid wrote: > >> And I'd like to keep it under about $125 or so. >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bobby >> >> >> From: Bobby Heid [mailto:bh...@sc.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, Au

Re: [H] Universal remotes?

8:27 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Universal remotes? Get "The One". Then be done with remotes. Bobby Heid wrote: > And I'd like to keep it under about $125 or so. > > > > Thanks, > > Bobby > > > > From: Bobby Heid [mailto:bh...

Re: [H] Universal remotes?

And I'd like to keep it under about $125 or so. Thanks, Bobby From: Bobby Heid [mailto:bh...@sc.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:20 PM To: 'hardware@hardwaregroup.com' Subject: Universal remotes? Hey, I'm looking at getting a universal remote. What do

[H] Universal remotes?

Hey, I'm looking at getting a universal remote. What do you all like in the way of remotes? I was looking at the Logitech Harmony SST 659, 690, and 880 models. Any suggestions? SST 659 http://tinyurl.com/n7x76x http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-SST-659-Universal-Control/dp/B000

Re: [H] Suggestions for sharing a large video file?

I use http://www.transferbigfiles.com/ to send/receive large files. There are other sites like this one. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 12:03 PM T

Re: [H] Suggestions?

IIRC, this sort of sounds like the Conficker virus/worm. There are several things that can take care of it such as MalwareBytes(1) and the MS Malicious Software Removal Tool(2). Read up on Conficker to see if it fits his issues. 1) http://malwarebytes.org/ 2) http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma

Re: [H] VMWare - p...@v conversion?

...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:30 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] VMWare - p...@v conversion? Ok, trying that now. Will I need to change the host machine name before running the VM? It is the same

Re: [H] VMWare - p...@v conversion?

> boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid > Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:59 PM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: [H] VMWare - p...@v conversion? > > > So I used Ghost 14 to create a VM form a backup image. It created a > .VMDK > file, but no

[H] VMWare - p...@v conversion?

Hey, I have VMware workstation 6.5.2. I'd like to create a VM of my Vista machine before I replace it with WIndows 7 so that I can get to things in the old system if I need to. I have been unable to use the Workstation app to convert the local machine using File/Import/Local machine. I ca

Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses...

dware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Joe User Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 6:10 PM To: Bobby Heid Subject: Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses... Hello Bobby, Saturday, July 18, 2009, 12:19:58 PM, you wrote: > Yeah, if it had been my system,

Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses...

rday, July 18, 2009 9:18 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses... fdisk is always a good fix, sometimes only way to guarantee fixed. Me, I'm stubborn sometimes ( well most all the time) fp At 05:45 AM 7/18/2009, Bobby Heid Poked the stick with: >

Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses...

ruses... combofix always works for me when everything else fails, even extreme cases. always run everything else usually first, spybot etc. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix fp At 02:36 PM 7/17/2009, Bobby Heid Poked the stick with: >I just talked to her. It appears that sh

Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses...

: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 5:05 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Free tools to remove viruses... Hey, In about an hour or so, I have to go to a friend's house to remove w

Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses...

e: [H] Free tools to remove viruses... ClamAV, Avira and a couple others can run off a USB stick that you update prior to taking it with you. SpyBot can also be run from USB stick. Check portable apps site. I usually try to take as many varied tools just in case. lopaka --- On Fri, 7/17/09, Bobby

Re: [H] Free tools to remove viruses...

to remove viruses... Look for the stinger stuff from mcafee and if you look for a conficker remover you may find a remover for it. --Original Message-- From: Bobby Heid Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com ReplyTo: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject

[H] Free tools to remove viruses...

Hey, In about an hour or so, I have to go to a friend's house to remove what I think is Conficker. What are some of the online tools that can remove that and other things if that is not what it is? She cannot get to the internet, so I have to carry whatever I'll use. Thanks, Bobby

Re: [H] Acronis ?

Just as an FYI, the current Ghost is at V 14. I do not know anything about the latest versions of Acronis, sorry. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 10:52 PM To: har

[H] A/V receivers?

Hey, I'm not ready to purchase for a good while, but I was wondering what everybody's opinions are on the current crop of A/V receivers. My budget would probably be in the $400-$900 range. And if you'd like to throw in some opinions for speakers, that would be great. Thanks, Bobby

Re: [H] Acronis True Image deal?

bined with acronis support for things like Bart, cloning non pc drives, etc. Sent via BlackBerry -Original Message----- From: "Bobby Heid" Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 09:40:46 To: Subject: Re: [H] Acronis True Image deal? I don't find that (at least the speed stuff) with th

Re: [H] Acronis True Image deal?

t: Re: [H] Acronis True Image deal? Norton is too bloated, even trimming the install every machine that it is on is dog slow... -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 08:

Re: [H] [Bulk] Re: Win7 rc announcement

I'm downloading the X64 version from MSDN now and it has allocated 3,194,168 KB. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 10:32 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sub

Re: [H] Acronis True Image deal?

A while back, I switched to Acronis (version 7, I think) from Ghost. AT that time, I liked Acrosis better than Ghost. But then Ghost came out with some better features and I switched back. Acronis finally caught up (around version 9 or so), but I have stuck with Ghost. I think they are relative

Re: [H] Windows 7 ?

I like Vista also. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Rick Glazier Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:39 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 ? - Original Message - From: "Sam

Re: [H] OT: Sort of. Electronics Expo experience?

msung Series 7 TV through them. No problems. They have a fairly good RR rating (8.8) as well. > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- > boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:13

[H] OT: Sort of. Electronics Expo experience?

Hey, My mother-in-law wants a camera like ours and I found a good price on it at Amazon through http://www.electronics-expo.com/. Anyone have experience with them? Can I assume they should be safe if I go through Amazon? Thanks, Bobby

Re: [H] New TV.

I wanted to thank everyone for all of their inputs. We have an older rear-projection 52" that I was wanting to replace. The wife was balking at the $1800-1900 prices I was wanting to get (the 52" Sony Bravia or 52" Samsung 650). She was pushing for a 46" model to save a few dollars. Anyway, I c

[H] Vista 64 and Halo 2

Hey, I just loaded Halo2 on my Core I7, Vista 64, and NVidia GTX 285 system and when moving the mouse left and right, it is really choppy feeling. It plays worse than on my old p4 3.0 GHz system. Has anyone else seen this? If so, were you able to correct it? As a frame of reference, I

[H] Nero 9 and Core I7 (and maybe Vista 64) info.

Hey, AS an FYI, I use Nero Vision 9 to take one or more recorded shows and write them to a DVD image on my HD. AT a later time, I use Nero Burning ROM to create a DVD from that image. I have a Core I7 920 on an Asus P6T Deluxe with Vista 64 Ultimate. After I installed Nero 9 on the new sy

Re: [H] Making my own network cables

Thanks for all of the info guys! Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sipe Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:28 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Making my own network cables Crimpe

Re: [H] Making my own network cables

. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:18 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Making my own network cables Thanks for the info. Is there a

Re: [H] Making my own network cables

Thanks for the info. Is there a benefit of 568A over 568B or vice-versa? Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Richard Quilhot Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:36 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject

[H] Making my own network cables

Hey, I was thinking about buying 1000' spool of cat6 (to future proof) cable, connectors, and the tools to make my own custom cables. What tools do I need beside a crimper/cutter? Do I need a tester? I was looking at these crimpers: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=10

Re: [H] Nero.com?

I could get to it just now. I initiated the latest download and then canceled it before downloading it. All looks ok to me. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Monday, March 30, 20

Re: [H] Vista Permissions

I am running Vista 64 Ultimate. I am using an admin account also. I do use UAC though. I wonder if turning UAC off is what is causing you issues? When I run regedit (from the search thing on the start menu), I do get a UAC pop-up. I click on continue and all is well. I misread your earlier pos

Re: [H] Vista Permissions

Comments in-line. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 3:36 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Vista Permissions >I am running Vista 64 Home Premiu

Re: [H] New TV.

.com/shop/servlet/item/features/458892796/samsung-hl67a750?s _c=site_search > > > It won't hang on a wall, though. There is a 61-inch version too. > > Bobby Heid wrote: >> What do you all think about this TV? >> >> >> >> Sony BRAVIA W-Series KD

Re: [H] New TV.

. I've had it since September, and I STILL find myself in awe of its PQ. Greg > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- > boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:22 PM > To: hardware

Re: [H] New TV.

> -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- > boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:22 PM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: [H] New TV. > > What do you all think about thi

Re: [H] Extending wireless...

Thanks for the suggestions Al and Winterlight. He just got a wireless-N nic. I asked and he doesn't think it has an antenna jack on it. I'll look into the wireless bridge stuff. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwareg

[H] New TV.

What do you all think about this TV? Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-52W4100 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-52W4100-52-Inch-1080p/dp/B0017Q8B70/re f=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1236907268&sr=8-1 http://tinyurl.com/cppa28 Any other suggestions for

[H] Extending wireless...

Hey, My boss was asking me how he could solve the following problem. He races on the weekends and has a large trailer to carry his car and other equipment. He wants to be able to access the Wi-Fi via his laptop from inside the trailer while he is at the track but he cannot get a signal whi

Re: [H] ESATA cables...

/products/search.asp?keyword=esata&x=0&y=0 On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 10:49:30PM -0400, Bobby Heid wrote: > Hey, > > > > I need to get a longer (6') ESATA cable. Looking on Newegg, they range from > $5 to $30. Is there that much difference in the cables? > >

[H] ESATA cables...

Hey, I need to get a longer (6') ESATA cable. Looking on Newegg, they range from $5 to $30. Is there that much difference in the cables? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=4001%2011775 34371%201177412127&Description=eSATA%20Cable&name=5%20-%2010%20ft http:

Re: [H] VM with 1 processore to 2 processors...

: Sunday, March 08, 2009 9:06 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] VM with 1 processore to 2 processors... What vm soft are you using (?). Normally just a reboot will pickup. --Original Message-- From: Bobby Heid Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware

Re: [H] VM with 1 processore to 2 processors...

g... Greg > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- > boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid > Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 7:24 PM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: [H] VM with 1 processore to 2 processors...

[H] VM with 1 processore to 2 processors...

Hey, Since I built my new box, I gave one of my VMs running XP Pro 2 processors and more RAM. Do I need to do anything inside of the VM's XP to make it use both processors? I seem to remember something about when adding another physical processor, you had to do something to XP. Thanks, B

Re: [H] vista 64 and games

I had trouble doing some stuff in Access 2003 (installed after 2007) and Access 2007, but it might have been the order that they were installed or the fact that it was on Vista Business. I just installed 2003 into a VM and away I went. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hard

Re: [H] vista 64 and games

I like Office 2007. I am able to find most stuff in Word and Excel faster now than I could before. There are a few things I still have to go to help on though. I am by no means an Office Power user (I am a software developer), but I can get around as well as I need to. I find the added features

Re: [H] vista 64 and games

I have just built my Vista 64 box. In stalled Call of Duty - World at War and it runs great! Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 1:43 PM To: hardware@hardwaregr

Re: [H] DVD/CD Burner-SATA ?

There are newer models out there. When I bought them, the ratings were almost all good. Most of the Lite-Ons I have bought have switchable face plates (black and beige). Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Beha

Re: [H] DVD/CD Burner-SATA ?

I used to always use Plextor. But my last several drives have been Lite-On. I just finished my new build this w/e and I have 2 Lite-On DVD (bought last summer) writers in it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106073 Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-

Re: [H] Thermaltake Blacx

In case anyone cares, Zipzoomfly.com has the THERMALTAKE ST0005U BlacX Plastic 2.5in & 3.5in External Hard Drive Enclosure Retail for $23 after a $15 MIR. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008418&prodlis t=celebros Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun

Re: [H] New/old build problems.

speed and multiplier... -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 14:04 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] New/old build problems. Hey, I was telling a cowo

[H] New/old build problems.

Hey, I was telling a coworker about my daughters old pc's slow death. He told me he had an old m/b and CPU lying around and would give it to me. So he gives me the following: Asus A7N8X Deluxe M/B 450W P/S 2-256MB PC2700 RAM AMD CPU (can't remember which one and it is already in the ma

Re: [H] Linksys routers

Is that the WRT54G? If so, that's what I've been using for years now (version 4). But I want to put them on a Wireless-N network for the range it gives. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Sa

Re: [H] Linksys routers

routers I used to use Linksys, but now use Netgear. I've not used those particular Linksys models, but have read a couple reviews that say those new 'saucer shaped' ones put out lots of heat, which to my mind usually means lower reliability... On Feb 14, 2009, at 1:15 PM, B

Re: [H] Linksys routers

...My bother-in-law hates his WRT610N -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:15 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Linksys routers Hey, I have to buy

[H] Linksys routers

Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby

Re: [H] DVD copy

I second DVDFab 5. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of prs Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:57 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] DVD copy Stan Zaske wrote: > For making backups of yo

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

Well, I know that you all were holding your breath waiting to see what I got. LOL. I just ordered an EVGA GTX 285 for $360 after $20 rebate. http://www.buy.com/prod/evga-geforce-gtx-285-1gb-ddr3-648mhz-pci-e-2-0-video -card/q/loc/101/210657180.html I know, I know, my limit was $300. But the lo

Re: [H] XFX any good?

So, would you recommend them? Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:34 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] XFX any good? Thanks

Re: [H] XFX any good?

good. Rma practices are beyond terrible. --Original Message-- From: Bobby Heid Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com ReplyTo: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Jan 15, 2009 7:52 PM Subject: [H] XFX any good? Hey, Newegg has an NVidia XFX GTX 285

[H] XFX any good?

Hey, Newegg has an NVidia XFX GTX 285 graphics card for $349 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150334

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

8534 US On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Bobby Heid wrote: > Sorry that I took your earlier email wrong. > > Thanks, > Bobby > > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com > [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj >

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

, building with X58 so SLI issue is moot yet there's still a bit chill in the air from NV's dissing pre-X58 users. Were I do X58 I'd be sizing up BOTH the NV 2x0 series at this point vs. ATI HD48x0 X2 series. Good luck on the build! Bobby Heid wrote: > I was not being flip.

Re: [H] Thoughts on a new system?

btw? Thanks for any help guys! BINO -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 2:25 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Thoughts on a n

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

ave just worked if they didn't actively prevent it. Will be a long time before I choose to give them any $$$ for new product, no matter what issue I hit with ATI. Bobby Heid wrote: > LOL. I was waiting on one of these. > > Bobby > > -Original Message- > Fr

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

? Your loss, the ATI thing that is... Bobby Heid wrote: > Hey, > > > > I am in the process of building a new machine. I have decided on a limit of > about $300 to spend on the video card. I am an NVidia guy so I have no > plans on an ATI card. > > > > Guru3d.com has a review of the ye

Re: [H] Thoughts on a new system?

Bino, I currently have a p4 3GHz (OC'ed to 3.15GHz) system with an AGP 7800GS video card in it and 2GB RAM. In the performance rating in Vista, my lowest rating is for my CPU. With this setup, Call of Duty - World at War is pretty much unplayable at the installed settings at 800x600. I am able

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

ilto:hardware- > boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid > Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:35 PM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295? > > But, I just thought of something. Once they shrink the dies, will the > price > go up for

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

ryan Seitz Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:43 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295? Die shrink to 55nm is a huge win... I'd wait as well and I currently have a GTX280 :) On Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 09:17:03PM -0500, Bobby Heid wrote: > Can you te

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

Die shrink to 55nm is a huge win... I'd wait as well and I currently have a GTX280 :) On Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 09:17:03PM -0500, Bobby Heid wrote: > Can you tell me why I should wait? > > Thanks, > Bobby > > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregr

Re: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

wait for GTX 295? Wait Sent via BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Bobby Heid" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:23:12 To: Subject: [H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295? Hey, I am in the process of building a new machine. I have decided on a limit of about $300 to spend on the

[H] GTX 280 or wait for GTX 295?

Hey, I am in the process of building a new machine. I have decided on a limit of about $300 to spend on the video card. I am an NVidia guy so I have no plans on an ATI card. Guru3d.com has a review of the yet-to-be released Nvidia GTX 295 here (retail - $500): http://www.guru3d.com/artic

Re: [H] HTPC - Which Software?

Yep. If you have a tuner card already: http://www.snapstream.com/products/beyondtv/buywiz.asp?tvtuner=Yes Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:14 PM To: har

Re: [H] HTPC - Which Software?

It is about $100 retail. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:44 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] HTPC - Which Software? >Beyond TV: Inst

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