Category Archives: Gadgets

Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.2

Posted on June 30 2003 by Mickey

    Just got the e-mail from ATI saying my video card is being sent. This means I just have to find a monitor I like as well as officially buy my Pentium 4 processor, and then I’ll be done.  … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.1

Posted on June 7 2003 by Mickey

    Although I ordered them at various times, all my packages showed up yesterday. My enthusiasm was tempered though once I started checking the equipment out.    It figures. I try and plot everything out to make my pimp … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.0

Posted on June 3 2003 by Mickey

    Let the building begin. I got my case last night. Even though all the computer parts haven’t arrived (or even been ordered, in some cases), I started connecting stuff together, just to have something to do. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 2.1

Posted on June 1 2003 by Mickey

    More charges to my credit card. I ordered the rest of my fans yesterday; and today I ordered a CD recorder and a sound card. Instead of looking for a video capture card, I took the advice at … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 2.0

Posted on May 29 2003 by Mickey

    Got my motherboard and power supply yesterday. My case still has not shown up, sadly. I contacted the company and they said it should appear soon. They are running behind because of “Holiday overload”.    Tonight, after work, … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 1.3

Posted on May 27 2003 by Mickey

    I really expected one of my computer orders to show up today. I guess FedEx and UPS are behind because of the holiday, but the race is on to see who delivers first.    With no gadgets to … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 1.1

Posted on May 21 2003 by Mickey

    After some more research today, I started leaning toward MSI’s red 875P Neo-FIS2R board. It is exhibiting the same erratic behavior with memory, but it appears (from the Anantech forums) that their customer support is a lot more … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 1.0

Posted on May 19 2003 by Mickey

    Well, the first move has been made. I ordered my ATX full tower case this morning. My thanks to all who voted in the poll, but I’ve decided to pull rank and get the Clear Premium case anyway. … Continue reading →

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Time to Upgrade

Posted on May 16 2003 by Mickey

    I’m serious about wanting to upgrade. My problems with video capture are really annoying me so it looks like it’s about time to move on to something faster and more powerful. I don’t think I’m going to go … Continue reading →

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67% Fragmented

Posted on April 24 2003 by Mickey

    Earlier in the week I got an e-mail alerting me that the latest Windows Upgrade patch, Security Update #811493, does more harm than good. According to Microsoft-Watch.com’s article, “The patch — which was designed to stave off a … Continue reading →

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