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by theEMP
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:24 am
Forum: Software & Tweaking
Topic: speed me up
Replies: 28
Views: 47829

check the SPD on your ram if you are running CL3 1 stick vs CL2 2-sticks it could make a difference.
by theEMP
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:15 am
Forum: Software & Tweaking
Topic: speed me up
Replies: 28
Views: 47829

it might also help to consolidate all your messenging programs into one, use something like gaim or miranda....all about the streamling. Or look into using web based chat like meebo. and just so I understand the ram thing...His board is only set to use 128mb of ram if I am following? and it has been...
by theEMP
Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:44 am
Forum: Software & Tweaking
Topic: speed me up
Replies: 28
Views: 47829

http://www.litepc.com/98lite.html <--- might help trim the OS down. you might also hit http://www.tinyapps.org/ and start swapping out some of your programs for lighter ones. tweakui might help some as well. Keep the number of programs on start-up low. optimize it up to the point where you are still...
by theEMP
Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:25 am
Forum: Hardware / Tech Corner
Topic: Heatsinks?
Replies: 20
Views: 19142

ever the cynic KW :lol:
by theEMP
Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sourcing parts
Replies: 6
Views: 15012

well I have a friend that is cleaning out some older gear I think some K6 goodies may be in my near future.... :D
by theEMP
Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Software & Tweaking
Topic: speed me up
Replies: 28
Views: 47829

I'll have to let the experienced members speak on speeding you up, but as far as browser choice look into opera or kmeleon.
by theEMP
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Sourcing parts
Replies: 6
Views: 15012

Sourcing parts

Where do most of the K6plus folks source parts from? Ebay mostly or have you had good luck with freecycle and thrift stores and places like that?
by theEMP
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:15 am
Forum: Hardware / Tech Corner
Topic: Heatsinks?
Replies: 20
Views: 19142

well the heatsink I have in mind is a coolermaster x-dream II ( http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HAC-L82&cat=FAN ) but replace the fan with a high flow thermaltake smartfan II. It's got a copper core and is well thought of by several socket A folks. The aero7lite uses the same heatsink ba...
by theEMP
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Hacking Attempt 1
Replies: 8
Views: 15704

go under profile and change the board style from blue template to PNtheme and it has a quick reply option.
by theEMP
Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Enough already! Let's replace the chat software!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 24820

I'll try to catch some folks in there then :D
by theEMP
Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:19 pm
Forum: Hardware / Tech Corner
Topic: Heatsinks?
Replies: 20
Views: 19142

thanks for the tip JSC, I'm still in the process of reading the whole super puppy thread :lol:

(seems like they should run puppy linux doesn't it :lol: )
by theEMP
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Enough already! Let's replace the chat software!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 24820

bummer :( irc lets you get to know folks better and troubleshoot live sometimes.
by theEMP
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Hacking Attempt 1
Replies: 8
Views: 15704

use the other forum skin KW :wink:
by theEMP
Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:50 am
Forum: Hardware / Tech Corner
Topic: Heatsinks?
Replies: 20
Views: 19142

Re: Heatsinks?

So what are the best heatsinks to get for a (super) socket 7 motherboard? Do most socket A/370 coolers work on 7 boards? How about a quick review of some heatsinks that you use folks? :D I guess cooling isn't an issue on K6s and super7s.... :lol: Come on folks what kinda 'sinks do you have sitting ...
by theEMP
Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:37 am
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Enough already! Let's replace the chat software!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 24820

bumpity bump....so do folks from here still chat in irc?

BTW the java chat worked fine for me, this thread just made me think of it...