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by Steven
Fri Apr 08, 2005 5:16 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Which CD\DVD Burner?
Replies: 5
Views: 735

That is what I had come up with Plextor 716A but with SATA instead of EIDE.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 351&depa=1
by Steven
Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:30 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Which CD\DVD Burner?
Replies: 5
Views: 735

Which CD\DVD Burner?

Cost not being considered what is the best one out there, or being made available within the next 4 weeks?
by Steven
Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:43 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Need New Power Supply
Replies: 9
Views: 1181

At this point I would say anything but Ultra :nope:
by Steven
Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Ultra Connect PSU - My experience
Replies: 2
Views: 1109

Ultra Connect PSU - My experience

I will NEVER deal with this company again :irate: The Ultra PSU was the last item to be added replacing a generic PSU. When I installed the PSU the PSU's LEDs flickered went out and the PC would not post. I disconnected the PSU put my old one back in and now the system will not post with that one ...
by Steven
Tue Feb 08, 2005 1:42 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: hot deal, i need to know ASAP please
Replies: 9
Views: 933

Check out the thread in the deals forum :mad:
by Steven
Mon Feb 07, 2005 11:45 am
Forum: Marketplace - Buy/Sell/Trade/Hot Deals
Topic: BFG FX6800 ULTRA (killer deal!!!)
Replies: 1
Views: 832

BFG FX6800 ULTRA (killer deal!!!)

BFG FX6800 ULTRA 256MB OC (overclocked) Video Card with nVidia's GeForce 6800 Ultra Chip - $349.99 (After Rebate)

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/408263 ... IN_RSLT_PG
by Steven
Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:31 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Double your pleasure?
Replies: 0
Views: 439

Double your pleasure?

Well now I have a solid over clocked system (see sig) I was thinking why not work on the video card... Since I have an available blow hole, I was thunkin about duplicating the CPUs water cooled system. I figure independent cooling for each item would be more efficient.

Now wondering just how far I ...
by Steven
Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:06 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Think My motherboard died...any suggestions?
Replies: 5
Views: 2605

I like my Ultra X-Connect but it is a bit more expensive.
by Steven
Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:10 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: watercooling
Replies: 5
Views: 744

I agree nothing beats a custom setup but I am really liking the kit I decided to get instead. See sig...
by Steven
Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:17 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: OCing Software
Replies: 5
Views: 662

OCing Software

Was wondering what poeple are using to handle CPU, Memory & video cards to OC them as well as being able to properly monitor system statistics like tempreture for OCing purposes.
by Steven
Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:18 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Name that part!
Replies: 10
Views: 875

Compaq VRM Regulator CPU Module Proliant 2500
by Steven
Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:30 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Finally put together my new PC
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Thanx for the replies :)

I have a server with 1 terabyte of storage :2cool: (SCSI3 256mb caching controller 10k RAID5) so the 400gig drive is really not meant for anything other then more or less to be portable so I can take stuff with me if I and when needed. Probally massive over kill but that is ...
by Steven
Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:16 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Finally put together my new PC
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Finally put together my new PC

After being side tracked with other stuff, I finally got he rest of the parts and put it together. What would you or might have done differently? Or what should I add?

Lian Li PC-&HW Black w/Window & Blue LEDs
Asus P4C800
P4 3.4ghz
PC-3200EL Rev2 Platinum Dual Channel 1G
Ultra X-Connect 500w Blue ...
by Steven
Wed Nov 24, 2004 1:46 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Message from " " blocks download of mail
Replies: 1
Views: 850

Message from " " blocks download of mail

In OutLook & OutLook Express if a message from " " comes in it blocks download of mail. Is there a workaound for this?
by Steven
Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:53 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Can't access Regedit/TaskMan
Replies: 3
Views: 3886

The system has McAfee installed and is updated witht he latest definitions. Will give the utility a try. Thanx
by Steven
Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:43 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Can't access Regedit/TaskMan
Replies: 3
Views: 3886

Can't access Regedit/TaskMan

Ok this is weird, running XP Home edition all altest patches. Any time I try to go to eitehr RegEdit or TaskMan I am told they are locked by the administrator. Well I am the administrator. So I use an external registry editor and go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion ...
by Steven
Mon Apr 26, 2004 2:33 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Difference between processors?
Replies: 14
Views: 1511

Ok, now I am more confused then ever :confused:

Let me try this approarch... I am building my new PC from the ground up (my dual 800mhz is a tad bit under powered for some of the things I do)

So far I have:
My motherboard is a Asus P4C800-E Deluxe.
My case is a Lian Li PC-7HW Black With Window ...
by Steven
Sun Apr 25, 2004 10:33 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Difference between processors?
Replies: 14
Views: 1511

Difference between processors?

I am looking at getting a P4 3.0GHz Prescott for my new system. I just recently saw something listed as P4 3.0E Ghz What is the "E" stand for and is there any differences between the two? The only thing I can see is that the processor is listed for alot less $$$ which makes me wonder...
by Steven
Fri Apr 23, 2004 3:02 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Building new PC need PSU
Replies: 1
Views: 587

Building new PC need PSU

Looking around at what is available and after reading a few reviews and came across this:

AeroCool AeroPower II+ Titanium Acrylic Series 550W

Any input is appreciated.
by Steven
Thu Oct 16, 2003 12:42 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Time for a new motherboard...
Replies: 19
Views: 1684

I have been running online communities for well over 20 years. The rules are inconsistant from system to system as what is considered disrespectful in one place is ok yet in another.

So no harm, no foul...

As for my avatar I just grabed on from my system. Which btw I have no problem with other ...
by Steven
Thu Oct 16, 2003 11:49 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Time for a new motherboard...
Replies: 19
Views: 1684

On my system people flip flop avatars like it is going out of style. Ever hear copying is a form of flatery. Anyways been here way longer then most (Did you know these boards used to be UBB) just tend to lurk. Mostly due to the attitudes I have seen fly at times at people jumping on the bandwagon ...
by Steven
Wed Oct 15, 2003 6:45 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Time for a new motherboard...
Replies: 19
Views: 1684

Time for a new motherboard...

It is way past time to buy myself a new system since my current twin 800mhz on a Asus motherboard is running out of steam :rolleyes:

So looking for recommendations for a 3.0mhz P4 mother board. I have always liked Asus but I have been out of the loop for a bit so I have no idea who is rulling the ...
by Steven
Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:47 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Buy/Sell/Trade/Hot Deals
Topic: FS: Cable/DSL switch
Replies: 0
Views: 465

FS: Cable/DSL switch

Mfg - MaxGate
Model - UGate 3200
Description - 7 port 10/100mps switch PPoE compatiable.

Excellent condition.
Make reasonable offer.
by Steven
Tue Jan 14, 2003 8:13 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Originally posted by Bob Carrick
Steve but your MTU is not 1472, you are screweing it up by having your server higher then the MTU on your router, so packets are hitting the router bigger then they are going out after the router. So guess what they are being split and every second one is being ...
by Steven
Mon Jan 13, 2003 4:30 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

I do not think it gets me in trouble ;)

SNET (Southern NewEngland Telephone) who's DSL is now operated by Yahoo has a MTU setting of 1492 on their network for their PPoE customers. Not only does their website specify this but I have spoken to their system's engineers (not normal tech support) to ...
by Steven
Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:48 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

I think you are cunfusing my servers configuration and that of the Nexland settings.

My servers MTU is set at 1490 which is 2 bytes smaller then my ISPs PPoE MTU setting of 1492 as I seem to get better performance this way out of my current configuration.

As long as the servers/PPoE device MTU ...
by Steven
Thu Jan 09, 2003 1:10 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Originally posted by Bob Carrick
Except the MTU in your Nexland is 1472.

My DSL connection's MTU is actualy 1492 which is the maximum MTU recommended for internet PPPoE implementations. This leaves a 8 byte PPoE wrapper.

After testing I had found out that a setting of 1490 seemed to work the ...
by Steven
Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:15 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

MTU on my server is typical as any PPoE DSL conection and is set at 1490 which is below the MTU for a ADSL connection of 1492. This should have absolutly no bearing on port 25 which is the only port that seems to be having a problem.

My ifcfg-eth0 settings:

DEVICE=eth0
onfiltered=yes
BOOTPROTO ...
by Steven
Wed Jan 08, 2003 2:20 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Ok, then riddle me this:

How the only time I have SMTP problems is with the NexLand? As soon as I plugin my UGate-3200 surprise everythign works?

Why every other port works with the NexLand except port 25.

And still no call back from NexLand as of yet.
by Steven
Tue Jan 07, 2003 11:16 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Well here is a quick update...

NexLand support is batting ZERO, ZILCH, NADA

After e-mailing everyone and anyone at LexLand the guy Mat who was the person I was told to contact by their suport since the issue needed to get elevated, e-mailed me late last week asking me to call him direct. I wont ...
by Steven
Sun Jan 05, 2003 3:04 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Ad blocking with Zone Alarm Pro...not working.
Replies: 6
Views: 1102

Hosts file is your answer and here is the best list I have yet to find.

http://www.smartin-designs.com/
by Steven
Sat Jan 04, 2003 2:38 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Bloacking Uploads on Imesh
Replies: 7
Views: 1205

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
That's one of the most offending spyware/adware programs out there, puts a horrible trojan on your computer, flashtrack, amongst countless others.

Pretty soon, you'll start getting Internet Explorer, and Explorer, crashes in flt.dll, you'll have to uninstall ...
by Steven
Sat Jan 04, 2003 2:35 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Originally posted by Bob Carrick
Steven - Are you on a PPPoE based connection? Are you running your own mail server?


Yes to both.
by Steven
Sat Jan 04, 2003 2:34 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

My connection is a ADSL 1.5-6.0mb/384k connection. I have only tried using WAN1 of the NexLand. WAN2 is disabled.

My server is connected via a gigabit fiber and I run a transceiver in to my router. It is a rough life managing datacenters and being a network engineer :D

I have also tried both ports ...
by Steven
Sat Jan 04, 2003 12:01 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Ok, so you have setup your system with the extreme bare essentials not only in terms of software but hardware as well?

Modem, router & Win 2k Pro PC and nothing else attached. Are both systems Win 2kPro? Can you try Win98 or 98se or possibly XP?

I am wondering if it is a rouge setting that is ...
by Steven
Fri Jan 03, 2003 6:08 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Originally posted by neo960
Hi Bob:

When I connect my PC directly to the cable modem, it runs with no disruptions at all. As soon as I conect the router, things go bad.

I have tried every possible solution as you can see, but nothing seems to work. Can you think of any other reasons why this ...
by Steven
Fri Jan 03, 2003 6:03 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Well I finaly received an e-mail from NexLand after I e-mailed everyone and anyone. Figured someone might pay attention ;) and it is from the guy who I contacted originaly who was the next level of support. Claims he did not receive an e-mail nor knew I was still having problems.

Anyways, yes my ...
by Steven
Fri Jan 03, 2003 12:57 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lack of NexLand support
Replies: 41
Views: 6197

Lack of NexLand support

I purchased a NexLand ISB Pro 800 Turbo after reading some really nice reviews and hearing how good their supoprt is :rolleyes:

All I can say is I have had nothing but problems with this router since day 1 :( I spoke to 1 tech who gave 100% effort and appologized for not being able to resolve the ...
by Steven
Wed Dec 25, 2002 11:04 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Hosting server behind Nexland ISB Pro 800 Turbo (problems)
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Nope not my provider. As noted in my post the UGate-3200 was flawless in running my server over the past year. None of my ports are blocked on my connection as it is not a "standard" home connection that typicaly you would see or have port blocking enabled by your provider. Moved back to the UGate ...
by Steven
Wed Dec 25, 2002 9:07 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Hosting server behind Nexland ISB Pro 800 Turbo (problems)
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Hosting server behind Nexland ISB Pro 800 Turbo (problems)

After alot of work and spending ALOT of time with NexLand tech support we were able to get the server to see the outside world and visa versa.

The only problem left is SMTP (port 25) does not seem to work. No e-mail comes in nor goes out.

We have setup it as a virtual and in the DMZ but nothing ...