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Thats a good start. BTW, you can get a good barebones system (Athlon XP or Sempron) for like $200 or less. After that, you only need RAM (1GB for $90, 512MB for $45), a decent hard drive (80GB for $60 or less), and a CD drive, which I have several of as well. You could even get a DVD burner for under $100. This system will be 100 times faster than any Emachine from Best Buy.
Dmitry, you said the PC133 did not work in the PC100 slot? You either have a really specific motherboard, or forgot to take out the old PC100. You can't run both types in one system. Most PC133 chips just run at 100 Mhz when put into a slower system. Sometimes specific boards like those from HP or Compaq can only run specific types of RAM. Each motherboard is different.
Dmitry, you said the PC133 did not work in the PC100 slot? You either have a really specific motherboard, or forgot to take out the old PC100. You can't run both types in one system. Most PC133 chips just run at 100 Mhz when put into a slower system. Sometimes specific boards like those from HP or Compaq can only run specific types of RAM. Each motherboard is different.
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From: San Antonio, TEXAS!!!
Vehicle: 01 Tiburon Turbo, 99 Tiburon F2E, 2013 Avalon XLE Touring
My other computer that I built like 6 years ago had a 350mhz board and 128mb ram. It ran Autocad 2000i fairly well. But I'm sure the 3d part would lag.
I now have Autocad 2006 which wants a bit more RAM (512). And I'm sure the current computer is better than a 350, so its a just a guess now that it will work ok.
edt: The day before I found this computer, I had bought a 120GB hard drive for $60, and a new Dynex network card for $5. I also have 2 cd drives, 2 3.5" drives, and a DVD drive. So I've got all the good components, just need something to run them faster. lmao.gif
My GF emailed me the info:
I now have Autocad 2006 which wants a bit more RAM (512). And I'm sure the current computer is better than a 350, so its a just a guess now that it will work ok.
edt: The day before I found this computer, I had bought a 120GB hard drive for $60, and a new Dynex network card for $5. I also have 2 cd drives, 2 3.5" drives, and a DVD drive. So I've got all the good components, just need something to run them faster. lmao.gif
My GF emailed me the info:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/18/2006, 11:33:36
Machine name: VOLTAIC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
Processor: Intel Celeron, MMX, 300MHz
Memory: 128MB RAM
Page File: 171MB used, 102MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 7.0 (4.07.00.0700)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.00.2134.0001
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DirectX Components
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ddraw.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 266512 bytes
ddrawex.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 24336 bytes
dxapi.sys: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 10064 bytes
d3dim.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 446224 bytes
d3dim700.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 584976 bytes
d3dref.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 93456 bytes
d3dramp.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 591120 bytes
d3drm.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 364816 bytes
d3dxof.dll: 5.00.2135.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 49424 bytes
d3dpmesh.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 37648 bytes
dplayx.dll: 5.00.2195.7013 English Final Retail 1/12/2005 14:39:50 220432 bytes
dpmodemx.dll: 5.00.2169.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 22288 bytes
dpwsockx.dll: 5.00.2195.7013 English Final Retail 1/12/2005 14:39:50 44304 bytes
dplaysvr.exe: 5.00.2169.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 29968 bytes
dsound.dll: 5.00.2165.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 298256 bytes
dsound3d.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 1296144 bytes
dinput.dll: 5.00.2195.6601 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 134416 bytes
joy.cpl: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 60688 bytes
gcdef.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 59664 bytes
gameenum.sys: 5.00.2195.6655 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 9808 bytes
dmusic.dll: 5.00.2160.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 68880 bytes
dmband.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 26896 bytes
dmcompos.dll: 5.00.2158.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 49936 bytes
dmime.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 82704 bytes
dmloader.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 21264 bytes
dmstyle.dll: 5.00.2158.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 78608 bytes
dmsynth.dll: 5.00.2145.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 53008 bytes
dx7vb.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 605456 bytes
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DirectX Media Files
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actmovie.exe: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 26384 bytes
amstream.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 64784 bytes
danim.dll: 6.03.01.0148 English Final Retail 10/20/2005 19:08:44 986112 bytes
devenum.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 48912 bytes
dxmasf.dll: 6.04.09.1131 English Final Retail 3/2/2005 06:38:52 498717 bytes
dxtmsft.dll: 6.03.2800.1106 English Final Retail 8/29/2002 07:14:40 351232 bytes
dxtmsft3.dll: 6.01.09.0727 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 380688 bytes
dxtrans.dll: 6.03.2800.1534 English Final Retail 2/24/2006 14:24:10 192512 bytes
lmrt.dll: 6.01.09.0727 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 337680 bytes
mciqtz32.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 34576 bytes
mpg2splt.ax: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 63760 bytes
mplayer2.exe: 6.04.09.1125 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 4639 bytes
msdxm.ocx: 6.04.09.1129 English Final Retail 3/31/2005 02:10:40 844560 bytes
qcap.dll: 6.01.09.0728 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 166672 bytes
qcut.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 176400 bytes
qdv.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 214288 bytes
qdvd.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 271632 bytes
quartz.dll: 6.01.09.0732 English Final Retail 8/30/2005 23:19:42 791312 bytes
strmdll.dll: 4.01.00.3928 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 246544 bytes
iac25_32.ax: 2.00.05.0053 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 199680 bytes
ir41_32.ax: 4.51.16.0003 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 848384 bytes
ir41_qc.dll: 4.30.62.0002 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 120320 bytes
ir41_qcx.dll: 0.00.00.0000 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 338432 bytes
ir50_32.dll: 5.2562.15.0055 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 755200 bytes
ir50_qc.dll: 5.00.63.0048 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 200192 bytes
ir50_qcx.dll: 5.00.64.0048 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 183808 bytes
ivfsrc.ax: 5.10.02.0051 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 154624 bytes
atl.dll: 3.00.9435.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 74810 bytes
comcat.dll: 5.00.2195.0001 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 3856 bytes
msvcrt.dll: 6.01.9844.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 286773 bytes
oleaut32.dll: 2.40.4522.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 626960 bytes
olepro32.dll: 5.00.4522.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 164112 bytes
urlmon.dll: 6.00.2800.1537 English Final Retail 3/2/2006 15:57:48 461312 bytes
wininet.dll: 6.00.2800.1534 English Final Retail 2/24/2006 14:26:08 575488 bytes
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DirectX Drivers
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framebuf.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 8752 bytes Certified
tsd32.dll: 1.03.03.0007 Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 16144 bytes Certified
vga.drv: 3.10.00.0103 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 2176 bytes Certified
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Display Devices
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Card name: SiS 5598/6326
Manufacturer: SiS
Chip type: SiS 6326 AGP
DAC type: SiS
Device ID: Enum\PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_6326&SUBSYS_0A501092&REV_0B
Display Memory: 8.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 70 (TF-7700P)
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: SiSV256.dll
Driver Version: 4.11.01.1300 (English)
DDI Version: 7 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/7/1999 16:43:40, 188688 bytes
Driver Certified: Yes
VDD:
Mini VDD: SiSV.sys
Registry: OK
DDraw Test Result:
D3D Test Result:
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Sound Devices
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Description: Creative Sound Blaster PCI
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_1371&SUBSYS_13711274&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: es1371mp.sys
Driver Version: 5.00.2174.0001 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Certified: Yes
Date and Size: 11/6/1999 10:11:56, 44528 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Standard
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result:
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gm.dls
Version: 1.00.16.0002
Ports:
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft Synthesizer (WDM), Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Music Test Result:
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Input Devices
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Registry: OK
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Input Drivers
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay (Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: IPX Connection For DirectPlay (IPX Connection For DirectPlay)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: Modem Connection For DirectPlay (Modem Connection For DirectPlay)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: Serial Connection For DirectPlay (Serial Connection For DirectPlay)
DirectPlay Test Result:
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/18/2006, 11:33:36
Machine name: VOLTAIC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
Processor: Intel Celeron, MMX, 300MHz
Memory: 128MB RAM
Page File: 171MB used, 102MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 7.0 (4.07.00.0700)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.00.2134.0001
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DirectX Components
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ddraw.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 266512 bytes
ddrawex.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 24336 bytes
dxapi.sys: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 10064 bytes
d3dim.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 446224 bytes
d3dim700.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 584976 bytes
d3dref.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 93456 bytes
d3dramp.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 591120 bytes
d3drm.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 364816 bytes
d3dxof.dll: 5.00.2135.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 49424 bytes
d3dpmesh.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 37648 bytes
dplayx.dll: 5.00.2195.7013 English Final Retail 1/12/2005 14:39:50 220432 bytes
dpmodemx.dll: 5.00.2169.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 22288 bytes
dpwsockx.dll: 5.00.2195.7013 English Final Retail 1/12/2005 14:39:50 44304 bytes
dplaysvr.exe: 5.00.2169.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 29968 bytes
dsound.dll: 5.00.2165.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 298256 bytes
dsound3d.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 1296144 bytes
dinput.dll: 5.00.2195.6601 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 134416 bytes
joy.cpl: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 60688 bytes
gcdef.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 59664 bytes
gameenum.sys: 5.00.2195.6655 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 9808 bytes
dmusic.dll: 5.00.2160.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 68880 bytes
dmband.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 26896 bytes
dmcompos.dll: 5.00.2158.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 49936 bytes
dmime.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 82704 bytes
dmloader.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 21264 bytes
dmstyle.dll: 5.00.2158.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 78608 bytes
dmsynth.dll: 5.00.2145.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 53008 bytes
dx7vb.dll: 5.00.2134.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 605456 bytes
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DirectX Media Files
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actmovie.exe: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 26384 bytes
amstream.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 64784 bytes
danim.dll: 6.03.01.0148 English Final Retail 10/20/2005 19:08:44 986112 bytes
devenum.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 48912 bytes
dxmasf.dll: 6.04.09.1131 English Final Retail 3/2/2005 06:38:52 498717 bytes
dxtmsft.dll: 6.03.2800.1106 English Final Retail 8/29/2002 07:14:40 351232 bytes
dxtmsft3.dll: 6.01.09.0727 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 380688 bytes
dxtrans.dll: 6.03.2800.1534 English Final Retail 2/24/2006 14:24:10 192512 bytes
lmrt.dll: 6.01.09.0727 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 337680 bytes
mciqtz32.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 34576 bytes
mpg2splt.ax: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 63760 bytes
mplayer2.exe: 6.04.09.1125 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 4639 bytes
msdxm.ocx: 6.04.09.1129 English Final Retail 3/31/2005 02:10:40 844560 bytes
qcap.dll: 6.01.09.0728 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 166672 bytes
qcut.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 176400 bytes
qdv.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 214288 bytes
qdvd.dll: 6.01.09.0726 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 271632 bytes
quartz.dll: 6.01.09.0732 English Final Retail 8/30/2005 23:19:42 791312 bytes
strmdll.dll: 4.01.00.3928 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 246544 bytes
iac25_32.ax: 2.00.05.0053 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 199680 bytes
ir41_32.ax: 4.51.16.0003 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 848384 bytes
ir41_qc.dll: 4.30.62.0002 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 120320 bytes
ir41_qcx.dll: 0.00.00.0000 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 338432 bytes
ir50_32.dll: 5.2562.15.0055 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 755200 bytes
ir50_qc.dll: 5.00.63.0048 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 200192 bytes
ir50_qcx.dll: 5.00.64.0048 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 183808 bytes
ivfsrc.ax: 5.10.02.0051 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 154624 bytes
atl.dll: 3.00.9435.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 74810 bytes
comcat.dll: 5.00.2195.0001 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 3856 bytes
msvcrt.dll: 6.01.9844.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 286773 bytes
oleaut32.dll: 2.40.4522.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 626960 bytes
olepro32.dll: 5.00.4522.0000 English Final Retail 6/19/2003 15:05:04 164112 bytes
urlmon.dll: 6.00.2800.1537 English Final Retail 3/2/2006 15:57:48 461312 bytes
wininet.dll: 6.00.2800.1534 English Final Retail 2/24/2006 14:26:08 575488 bytes
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DirectX Drivers
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framebuf.dll: 5.00.2180.0001 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 8752 bytes Certified
tsd32.dll: 1.03.03.0007 Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 16144 bytes Certified
vga.drv: 3.10.00.0103 English Final Retail 12/7/1999 12:00:00 2176 bytes Certified
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Display Devices
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Card name: SiS 5598/6326
Manufacturer: SiS
Chip type: SiS 6326 AGP
DAC type: SiS
Device ID: Enum\PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_6326&SUBSYS_0A501092&REV_0B
Display Memory: 8.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 70 (TF-7700P)
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: SiSV256.dll
Driver Version: 4.11.01.1300 (English)
DDI Version: 7 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/7/1999 16:43:40, 188688 bytes
Driver Certified: Yes
VDD:
Mini VDD: SiSV.sys
Registry: OK
DDraw Test Result:
D3D Test Result:
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Sound Devices
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Description: Creative Sound Blaster PCI
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_1371&SUBSYS_13711274&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: es1371mp.sys
Driver Version: 5.00.2174.0001 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Certified: Yes
Date and Size: 11/6/1999 10:11:56, 44528 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Standard
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result:
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DirectMusic
-----------
DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gm.dls
Version: 1.00.16.0002
Ports:
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft Synthesizer (WDM), Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Music Test Result:
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Input Devices
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Registry: OK
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Input Drivers
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay (Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: IPX Connection For DirectPlay (IPX Connection For DirectPlay)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: Modem Connection For DirectPlay (Modem Connection For DirectPlay)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: Serial Connection For DirectPlay (Serial Connection For DirectPlay)
DirectPlay Test Result:
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Posts: 7,166
Likes: 6
From: San Antonio, TEXAS!!!
Vehicle: 01 Tiburon Turbo, 99 Tiburon F2E, 2013 Avalon XLE Touring
Ok, so I gave in!!!!!
I went ahead and bought these from CompUSA since they were on sale last week for $249:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...332173&pfp=cat3
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...29524&pfp=srch1
I bought that and my girlfriend is gonna buy a gig of ram for it.
So after shopping around for computer stuff for the first time in 6 years. Wow!!! All the Neon bullshit, just like import tuning. lmao.gif I bought a blue LED fan for the current case for $3. Pretty neat light show. lol
And what I found really cool was the SCSI cables they have now. They have them in single strands!!! Even in different colors. That REALLY cleans up the case. But do they do well with the heat?
So I'm real excited about getting back into computers. I'll probably start throwing a little cash into it every now and then. My next purchase is gonna be a new tower with 500w power supply. I can get a killer deal on this one:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1091099784169
And for about half that price. cool.gif
I went ahead and bought these from CompUSA since they were on sale last week for $249:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...332173&pfp=cat3
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...29524&pfp=srch1
I bought that and my girlfriend is gonna buy a gig of ram for it.
So after shopping around for computer stuff for the first time in 6 years. Wow!!! All the Neon bullshit, just like import tuning. lmao.gif I bought a blue LED fan for the current case for $3. Pretty neat light show. lol
And what I found really cool was the SCSI cables they have now. They have them in single strands!!! Even in different colors. That REALLY cleans up the case. But do they do well with the heat?
So I'm real excited about getting back into computers. I'll probably start throwing a little cash into it every now and then. My next purchase is gonna be a new tower with 500w power supply. I can get a killer deal on this one:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1091099784169
And for about half that price. cool.gif
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Alright, so I am definately a computer guy, and I used to work at best buy...I would never trust a Dynex power supply. They just plain suck. They are wicked light (you can tell how good a power supply is by how much it weighs...honest) and blow very easily. If a breaker is tripped, a powe spike, some type of short...power supply is gone. www.pricewatch.com is where I would go for my components.
...oh yeah, the case itself is pretty cheesy, but not bad if you get it for the employee cost. Then you could always upgrade the power supply later, or make sure to run a good UPS for the machine. The board and processor you got will work nice together, and a gig of ram will make a nice machine for you (if you are reusing the hardrive, you might want to reconsider and invest in another one).
...oh yeah, the case itself is pretty cheesy, but not bad if you get it for the employee cost. Then you could always upgrade the power supply later, or make sure to run a good UPS for the machine. The board and processor you got will work nice together, and a gig of ram will make a nice machine for you (if you are reusing the hardrive, you might want to reconsider and invest in another one).
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From: San Antonio, TEXAS!!!
Vehicle: 01 Tiburon Turbo, 99 Tiburon F2E, 2013 Avalon XLE Touring
QUOTE (T1bbyMonk3y @ Apr 24 2006, 08:07 AM)
...oh yeah, the case itself is pretty cheesy, but not bad if you get it for the employee cost.
*cough* *cough*
cool.gif
Thanks for the headsup on the PS. I might just upgrade if it ever goes out. The price of the case itself seems pretty hard to pass up. Although there's a few on ebay that are going even cheaper. But not sure I can trust those anymore than the Dynex.