My New System 2006

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Tyan came out with a new motherboard as their top of the line workstation Personal Computer.
The Tomcat utilizes on board LAN, video, audio as well as (4)USB2.0 and (2)FireWire ports.
This decreases the number of add in cards required.
I am currently running with no add-in cards. This reduces overall system cost.

Mother Board was purchased from NewEgg.
Construction was completed in late November of 2005.

Comments on Upgrading 2006
Tomcat i915 (S5120)	Supports IntelŪ PentiumŪ "Grantsdale" processor at 800/533MHz FSB Four DDR 400/333 DIMMs support up to 4GB of unbuffered ECC memory Four 32-bit PCI slots, two x1 PCIe, & one x16 PCIe connectors Integrated audio, graphics, FireWire, and optional LAN features Integrated PCI IDE; integrated Serial ATA Supports dual-core CPU allowing for up to 70% improvement over single-core systems
Specifications	Using the power of the IntelŪ 915G chipset and the latest in PentiumŪ 4 LGA775 processor technology, the Tomcat i915 (S5120) delivers astounding performance for the entry desktop/server space. Enabling customers with unique features such as an integrated Intel GMA900 graphics core (224MB of memory possible), up to 4GB of unbuffered single/dual-channel DDR400 memory, Serial ATA RAID, a 10/100 Ethernet port and optional Gigabit port, built-in audio and 1394a FireWire, the Tomcat i915 provides a complete platform for desktop users, and entry desktop/server system builders alike.   Picture of S-5120
Case	I again reused my Lian Li aluminum case. Because fewer cards are used the power supply was only 400 watt.
Windows XP Professional	A New copy of Windows XP Professional was purchased and cracked. Download the killwpa.zip and unzip it to a floppy disk. Startup Windows XP. If you are past the grace period start in safe mode. Apply the patch from the floppy disk by double clicking WPA_Kill.