rec.autos.simulators

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>              Justin Belfiore
> Proud member of Team Mirage


> > I finally got all my new parts gathered together, and am well into
> > rebuilding my system.  What I had:

> >   Abit BX6 Rev 2
> >   P3/500
> >   256mb PC100 RAM
> >   Voodoo3/3k (**)
> >   3Com 905TX NIC
> >   Adaptec 2940U (**)
> >   SB Live (**)
> >   2 SCSI hard drives - 9gb and 4gb (**)
> >   2 IDE hard drives 6gb and 10gb (**)
> >   SCSI CD-ROM (**)
> >   SCSI CD-R (**)
> >   SCSI Jaz 1gb
> >   SCSI Conner CTT8000 Tape Drive (**)
> >   Umax 610s SCSI flatbed scanner (**)
> >   InWin full-tower case
> >   Windows 98

> > Everything markedwith a "(**)" are being retained for use in the new
> > system.  The new system introduces the following items into the mix:

> >   Abit KT7
> >   AMD Athlon 1ghz
> >   256mb PC133 CAS2 RAM
> >   Enermax 431W power supply
> >   Netgear FA310TX NIC
> >   2 additional IDE drives - 6gb and 15gb
> >   Windows 2000 Pro

> > I started off by researching ALL of my hardware and software as far as
> > compatibility with Win2k.  Once I got all of those issues identified, I
> > started the task of upgrading.

> > 1) I assembled a bare-bones system (without a case) so that I wouldn't
> > have to disassemble my system if one of the new parts was defective.
The
> > "system" consisted of the new m/b, cpu, memory, powersupply, one of the
> > new IDE hard drives, a CDROM, and a floppy.

> > 2) I started it up and configured the BIOS - no tweaking of settings,
> > just default stuff and other settings that would allow me to start the
> > system.

> > 3) Next, I created some boot disks (four diskettes needed) for Win2K and
> > installed the OS.  It went flawlessly, with absolutely no hiccups.

> > 4) I removed all the old hardware from my existing case, and thoroughly
> > cleaned out all the dust and ***that tends to accumulate in a PC that
> > sits on the floor.

> > 5) I installed the motherboard assembly and video card, and also
> > installed all six hard drives, but only hooked up the two IDE drives on
> > the primary IDE channel.  I fired it up to see what would happen.

> > 6) Not only did the system boot up normally, but Win2K checked the "new"
> > 2nd drive to make sure all my ducks were in a row.  I was up and
running.

> > 7) Next, I began adding old adapter cards one at a time.  At this point,
> > I have to say that I think Microsoft finally got the OS right.  I added
> > the NIC card and soundcard, and Win2k didn't miss a***.  I'm connected
> > to my network and the internet, and the system makes the expected
noises.

> > I realize that I'm still using the drivers supplied by Win2k, but I
don't
> > anticipate any problems when I start updating to the latest versions
from
> > the manufacturers.

> > At this point I had to go to work, but when I get home today, I'll be
> > adding the SCSI stuff back into the mix.  Part 2 will follow. when the
> > SCSI stuff is installed and working.

> Also is your primary HD ata 100??? If not i suggest getting one it makes the
> applications load at almost 2 times the speed as 66..... Other then that,
> that system rocks and you wont have to upgrade for some time......

> --

>              Justin Belfiore
> Proud member of Team Mirage


> > That video card will bottle neck that system!  If you get a few extra
> bucks
> > get a geforce2 mx card and it will unleash the beast some.....

> > --

> >              Justin Belfiore
> > Proud member of Team Mirage


> > > I finally got all my new parts gathered together, and am well into
> > > rebuilding my system.  What I had:

> > >   Abit BX6 Rev 2
> > >   P3/500
> > >   256mb PC100 RAM
> > >   Voodoo3/3k (**)
> > >   3Com 905TX NIC
> > >   Adaptec 2940U (**)
> > >   SB Live (**)
> > >   2 SCSI hard drives - 9gb and 4gb (**)
> > >   2 IDE hard drives 6gb and 10gb (**)
> > >   SCSI CD-ROM (**)
> > >   SCSI CD-R (**)
> > >   SCSI Jaz 1gb
> > >   SCSI Conner CTT8000 Tape Drive (**)
> > >   Umax 610s SCSI flatbed scanner (**)
> > >   InWin full-tower case
> > >   Windows 98

> > > Everything markedwith a "(**)" are being retained for use in the new
> > > system.  The new system introduces the following items into the mix:

> > >   Abit KT7
> > >   AMD Athlon 1ghz
> > >   256mb PC133 CAS2 RAM
> > >   Enermax 431W power supply
> > >   Netgear FA310TX NIC
> > >   2 additional IDE drives - 6gb and 15gb
> > >   Windows 2000 Pro

> > > I started off by researching ALL of my hardware and software as far as
> > > compatibility with Win2k.  Once I got all of those issues identified, I
> > > started the task of upgrading.

> > > 1) I assembled a bare-bones system (without a case) so that I wouldn't
> > > have to disassemble my system if one of the new parts was defective.
> The
> > > "system" consisted of the new m/b, cpu, memory, powersupply, one of the
> > > new IDE hard drives, a CDROM, and a floppy.

> > > 2) I started it up and configured the BIOS - no tweaking of settings,
> > > just default stuff and other settings that would allow me to start the
> > > system.

> > > 3) Next, I created some boot disks (four diskettes needed) for Win2K and
> > > installed the OS.  It went flawlessly, with absolutely no hiccups.

> > > 4) I removed all the old hardware from my existing case, and thoroughly
> > > cleaned out all the dust and ***that tends to accumulate in a PC that
> > > sits on the floor.

> > > 5) I installed the motherboard assembly and video card, and also
> > > installed all six hard drives, but only hooked up the two IDE drives on
> > > the primary IDE channel.  I fired it up to see what would happen.

> > > 6) Not only did the system boot up normally, but Win2K checked the "new"
> > > 2nd drive to make sure all my ducks were in a row.  I was up and
> running.

> > > 7) Next, I began adding old adapter cards one at a time.  At this point,
> > > I have to say that I think Microsoft finally got the OS right.  I added
> > > the NIC card and soundcard, and Win2k didn't miss a***.  I'm connected
> > > to my network and the internet, and the system makes the expected
> noises.

> > > I realize that I'm still using the drivers supplied by Win2k, but I
> don't
> > > anticipate any problems when I start updating to the latest versions
> from
> > > the manufacturers.

> > > At this point I had to go to work, but when I get home today, I'll be
> > > adding the SCSI stuff back into the mix.  Part 2 will follow. when the
> > > SCSI stuff is installed and working.

> The Raid version has ATA100 on the HPT370 Controller. 2 questions John:

> 1) Why didn't you unlock the chip and overclock the nuts off it? You can
> prolly get 20% extra power!