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    Solid-State HD?

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    FREEWARE MP3 player for PalmOS 5 Smartphone (Treo 600)

    I've been searching the web for a free MP3 player compatible with my treo, but can't seem to find any. Do you guys knwo any such software? (Oh, and freeware, not shareware). regards, Alex
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    8ohms-->4ohms... how to?

    Okay, computer aidio is the closest thing I can find that would fit my question: i have a laptop I use to dj, this is hooked up to a preamp and a 1200 watt RMS main amp. Now, I got a hell of an offer for a 4 kilowatt @ 4 ohms amp. Problem is: I have used 8 ohm speakers until now, and I'd...
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    Socket 939 worth the extra cash?

    Quick question: Is it worth paying 25% more for a S.939 setup as opposed to S.754? This would be for a "medium" gamer, meaning 1024x768 no AA in modern games is enough for me. Also: Same question, but how is it wich Dual Channel RAM?
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    260$ fan controller?

    Okay, this might be slightly ranty... I was just cruisin' the web ( :rolleyes: ), when I came across a €200 fan controller. You heard right, 200 Euros, or 260 US Dollars. I was intrigued. For that kinda cash, I could get a good mobo and an A64 3200. So obviously, that fan controller...
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    WTB/WTTF 90° Molex connectors [EUROPE]

    I simply can't find any 90° molexes in Germany, so I'm turning to the [H]: Has anyone got 90° molexes they would be willing to sell (or trade for a brand-new 4x2 port USB 2.0 card I have lying around). Price is negotiable, of course. I'm looking for 8 connectors. Email would be...
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    Chieftec Mesh Big tower... any good?

    I've got what sounds like a nice offer, a silver Chieftec Mesh big tower, for 50€. Now I haven't actually seen the case iteelf, but from the pics I could find, I kinda like it. Even the price seems right. Question is, should I go for it? How's about Moddability? Watercooling...
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    Innovatek Konvekt-O-Matic ULTRA?

    I seem to have €200 left over, so I started thinking about what is possibly the most powerful passive radiator in existence... the Konvekt-O-Matic ultra. It can be found HERE Question is: a) is a completely fanless system worth the cost? b) In your opinion, how high is the pimp...
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    Question: Why so many fans?

    I've just finished reading the _entire_ Rate My Cables thread in the Casemod section, and one thing kinda ticked me off: Why in toe world do people have more than four fans in their computer? The "basic four" are: CPU, GPU, Northbridge, and PSU. Of these four, the NB fan can be eliminated...
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    Index of files in .txt form

    I'm planning to index about 14k files, the goal being to create a _printable_ list. The question is: How do I do this (Either in Win XP SP1 or Knoppix 3.7 pro or SuSE 8.1 pro) kthx.
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    Mpegs have no sound...

    I've come across a bunch of mpgs on my lappy, some of which seem to have no sound. The picture is there, and in good quality, but the sound is missing completely. As for video codes, I have the standard Winamp 5.3 set, plus DivX and XviD. Any tips? kthx, Alex
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    WTB: Slimline DVD burner

    I'm looking for a slimline DVD burner (slot-in if possible) for a HTPC I'm building. As I'm planning to sell the thing, the components should be new, or in very good condition. And no, no ebay. I got burned too much to go there anymore. Can anyone hook me up with a burner for cheap? (<150$)...
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    I found an old LCD... What should I do with it?

    LCD Question: I've just found an old LCD in my 'pile-O-Parts' (tm), marked 'functional' in my own handwriting. I have _no_ idea wherte its from, but since it's functional, I'd like to try something... It's a Hyundai HT13X12-103, size is 14.1", res is 1024x768. Now the question is: can one...
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    Temperature switch for fan...

    I need a (probably) simple circuit, maybe one of you can help me with that. Requirements: Circuit must be closed if the temperature rises over 35°c. When the temperature falls under 35°C, the circuit should open again after a variable amount of time (say 1-20 minutes). It should have a...
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    What has alwas bugged me about the big [H]...

    The 29382 screens of forums to scroll thru un the main page... how about making subcategories, like... -Hardware --General Hardware --Strictly Intel/AMD --Vid cards --(you know, stuff like that.) -Software --You know what I mean -Mobile Computing --WLAN/bluetooth/etc ---Wardriving...
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    Router won't find DSL line...

    K, a buddy of mine has the following router: NETGEAR RP614 The device is connected to a working DSL line, the DSL modem works on that jack. Now this router just won't see the DSL line, no matter what. rovider is Tiscali (Germany), OS is Win XP home. Help anyone? Will PIF you kudos. kthx
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    W/C on a budget

    Okay, I have to set up a W/c for a Friend's processor, and the budget is €100 ($ 120). What he wants is: CPU cooling Reservoir 12v pump Rad that takes 2 120mm fans Everything else is up to me. Ideas? Better yet: ghetto ideas? kthx ps: this price includes shipping to Germany.
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    A small how-to of error trapping...

    How to trap a hardware error in your PC: A thorough guide by Grabbi This has saved a few PCs from being destroyed, when, as their hillbilly owners said, "They don't do work no more!" enjoy: [list=1] rip everything out of the case connect mobo and PSU. run. If fine, next step, if not, try...
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    FS: Laptop keyboard

    Just an old Keyboard I ripped out of a laptop. It has no controller, you'll have to kll a standard KB for that, but it should hook up nicely. Use this for carputers and such, as it is only 5,1 mm thick, is slightly flexible and can easily fit into a glovebox, or wherever the hell you want it...
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    Solid state HDs

    I've googled a bit for them, and found mostly manufacturer's sites saysin "OMG w00t our stuff is cool buy now before it's too late". So I come here for some serious info: Are solid state HDs rally worht the money? Whats all the fuss about? thanks, Alex
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    GF4 Equivalent from ATI?

    Okay, my GF4 just got fried, and the guy who did it agreed to buy me an equivalent card. Question is: What ATI card is equivalent (or slightly superior) in Performance to a GF 4 4200 w/ 256 MB ram? kthx.
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    Solid-State HD?

    A few weeks ago someone posted his case in the Gallery, and this guy said that one of his HDs was solid-state, I.E. Flash chips on speed. Can anyone tell me more about this? kthx, Grabbi
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    Worklog project unnamed

    Okay. This morning I stared at one of my comps. Well, I dunno how to explain it. It was... well... about as stylish as a big rectangular pile of feces. Pic: I will do something with this that involves about 50 old Motherboards, extension cards, etc. Just wanted to let you know, pics...
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    _touch_lcd?

    So... I've give some thought to building a carputer, and I will pretty much need a touch LCD for that. The question is: How are they connected to the PC, more exactly, do they use Ps/2, parrales/usb/whatever. thx
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    Centralized Watercooling???

    Okay, here's the story... I've just recently discovered two pipes coming out of the basement wall. Needless to say, I was interested, and so I pumped water into one of these 2" holes. It came out the other side about 20 seconds later, making for a fairly long loop. Later calculations confirmed...
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    Negative-pressure Watercooling?

    So here's tha plan. I hook up a normal, run-of-teh-mill watercooling setup, but with a valve on top of the res. The res would be a bay res, 2 bays high, and about half full. An air pump would be attached to this valve, which shuts off at -5 PSI. The idea is to eliminate leaks by negative...
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