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| | In another thread in the Video Card section of these forums, I started a thread regarding a problem involving my power supply and my video card. My conclusing from the discussion held there was that the problem seems to be the amount of power my video card pulls through the … Hardware display video video-card |
| | Well, I have a quite new pc and something wierd happend with my DVD-rom. Sudently it stoped reading all my DVDs, it reads CDs, movie DVDs, even a data DVD with some movies or a DVD I wrote with iTunes, but it would not read the majority of DVDs. I … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | I received a computer from a friend who just bought a laptop. Its an HP, It worked great for about 2 weeks, and now when i turn it on It was just beeping. I removed one stick of ram and now it doesnt beep anymore but I get no video … Hardware laptop troubleshoot-hardware video |
 | Ok here is the skinny, i have an old system that runs win XP MCE. recently the PC would not boot up, so i did the regular T-Shooting. i realized the cpu was overheating. and the T-Grease was virtually nil. place some new T-grease and after a few tries it … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | hi i posted this in geeks lounge and then found this site...oops? Well, guys i dropped 9 hard earned bucks on this computer tester on ebay...lol how bad did i do? My biggest concern is...can it HARM my computer...ive got a paper weight to try it on now...i was curious … |
| | Well, I have tried everything I know and I can't sort this one out, so thought I would ask for help. Have an up and running Asrock 1333 HD mobo. quad 6600 cpu and 2mb crucial RAM on Vista 64 bit. It works fine. I am happy with it. But … Hardware pci-card video video-card |
 | Hello, I searched this forum for similiar threads but the difference is that I'm using Windows Me. So, I'm starting a new thread. I've a USB port on my motherboard. As the version is ME, it must be plug and play. But when I connect the flash drive and go … Hardware flash pc-peripheral |
| | Hi A client of mine has an e-systems desktop with an Intel® Desktop Board D915GAG. He has just upgraded the memory by adding two sticks of crucial 512 mb Pc3200 memory to the existing pair of 256mb PC 3200 samsungs. When he turned it on, it hung with the screen … Hardware flash troubleshoot-hardware video |
| | Overview -------- Approx. 3 weeks ago my Toshiba A60 failed to boot. I have used several tools to try to recover the drive but it currently fails to boot or reinstall XP and I would appreciate your advice as to next steps. Start of problem ---------------- The problem started after … Hardware hard-drive troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Hello, I'd like to replace my current 17" CRT screen with a nice 19" TFT screen. I'm going to use it for both gaming and for office applications. What screen would you reccomend? I'm looking for a screen with a maximum price of around 300 euros (about 440$). I thought … |
| | I have got a Toshiba M40. PSM40A-08L009. Its about 2 nd half year old. few days ago i updated the bios. i got the bios from toshiba's website. it worked fine until yesterday. i turned the computer off the day before, it didn'b turn on the firt time then it … Hardware hard-drive laptop troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Hi -- Brand-new member, so please excuse anything newbie-ish...! I'm trying to milk the last bit out of a Dell Latitude PPX laptop. Recently, the "joystick" (mouse substitute, in the middle of the keyboard -- a little nub, meant to be moved with the index finger) has been stuck. The … Hardware laptop troubleshoot-hardware |
| | I have a problem with my armada 700. When powered up only the battery charge LED flashes for a few seconds and turns off. Nothing else happens, no hdd spin, no DVD access, no display, nothing. Need urgent help , advice. Wanted to know, in your case was it the … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Okay, I just got my e4500 intel core 2 duo in my mail today. I put it in and everything, reassemble everything, graphics card, ram, yada yada. When i plug it in, and when i turn it on, it gives me a "No Signal" and goes blank, anyone know what … |
| | I have a newbie question, so thanks for your patience with my lack of knowledge: The Problem (mismatch of monitor & video card) I'm on Winter Break visiting my father, and his computer (eMachines T1840, it's 5 years old) runs XP-Home, and its original graphics controller (82845G/GL) has 7 settings … Hardware display pci-card video video-card |
| | This card has recently given up the ghost after only 18 months of ownership - is that normal? Assuming it is, what would anyone suggest that I replace it with? I have seen this - XFX 8400GS 256MB nVidia PCI Express Graphics Card - I cannot tell if it is … |
| | My brand new Acer Laptop (vista) csreen has suddenly started to flicker. Its just like when the the horziontal hold goes on old style VDUs . I would be very grateful for any ideas. Thanks Mattk |
| | Just got a new Sony Vaio SZ660NC through the door and had it running, all's ok. Sony update works it's magic - all ok. Reboot, and NOTHING. Power will come on, bluetooth and power light come on but that's about it. HDD and DVD spin up but no further activity. … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | I was wondering if it would be posible to get a PCI TV tuner and install it while using a regular GPU? Would it mess anything up? (BTW I have a 7800GT so switching to an ATi AIW isn't going to happen) Hardware motherboards-cpu-ram  |
| | I need some help. Today I attempted to upgrade the memory in my daughter's Toshiba Satellite M35X laptop (256 to 1 Gig). Upon changing the memory I noticed the laptop was only registering one of the two new memory chips. I went through the process of trying to determine whether … Hardware laptop troubleshoot-hardware  |
| | First of all i would like to say that i am new to this forum and to say hello to everyone.I think that i have a problem with the bios on my motherboard.My motherboard is A8S-X Asus.Everthing went fine with this machine until one day when i tried to turn … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | I have some probleum to copy the file to my CD. Why my CD-Rom can only burn CD-RW & not CD-R, but b4 it can burn anything including the CD-R. After I copy the CD, it appear that:- (cannot complete the CD writing wizard There was an error in the … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Hi, I have an old Compaq Evo laptop that has been used sparingly for a few years as a company computer at home. But i decided to make it into a home computer, so i installed a new XP operating system, uploaded office, then plugged it into my broadband modem … Hardware flash laptop operating-system troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Hey everyone, I have a custom made computer that I've used for a long time. Im not a noob at computers, and this one is a Pentium 4 proccessor. I didnt build it, but bought it from a guy. Ive been using it for maybe a year or probably 1.5 … Hardware display laptop posting-games video video-card |
| | Hello all!!! have a question about Sony VGN-AR150G laptop that keeps rebooting after 5 seconds as soon as i turn on the power. after few tries it turns on and is steady. I am able to work on. I imaged did Recovery and was able to go online, watch movies … Hardware laptop troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Computer: Toshiba A105-S2001 Available RAM upgrade: 2GB Problem: System will not boot upon adding two 1GB sticks of RAM. If the original 512 stick and one of the 1BG sticks are in, it will boot; however, with only one 1GB stick or both 1GB sticks, it will not boot. I … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | power comes on. can hear disc drive. acts like when i put disk into it tries to read. light comes on but never nothing on screen. i tried external monitor still nothing. fans come on. but doesnt start. not even bios screen. please help thanks anthony. Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
| | I have just installed a new a psu, cpu, ram and gfx card to the mobo. I did everything properly grounded etc, and reattached all the power cables to the right places. I go to start up my pc and I get no visual output on the monitor, I am … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware |
 | Hello, I backup my files on the external harddisk before I reformatted my PC. Then I installed the OS. At first, PC can read external HD with drive letter, space usage and free space percentage, can read folders but it says all folders are empty! I tried to reformat my … Hardware storage |
| | Hi everyone, I'm using a Dell Dimension 5150 and just upgraded my RAM from 1GB to 3GB (January sales :P) The current config goes like so: Pair 1 - 2x1GB Pair 2 - 2x512MB All the system RAM is registering, but I'm not really seeing an increase in performance whatsoever … Hardware motherboards-cpu-ram |
| | If you help me solve my problem, I'll make sure you go to heaven : ) I've scoured the net looking for a solution. I know nothing about computers, and desperate for an answer. My Maxtor DV3000 Ext. Hard Drive is flashing a green light and the icon won't who … Hardware hard-drive storage  |
| | So I just got my new computer, everything works great, it sounds great, however when I went to check the C drive under my computer I found a problem. The C drive read 74gigs free out of 79 gigs. Now, that wouldn't normally be a problem except its reading the … Hardware hard-drive storage |
| | i am looking to upgrade my cpu which is a intel celeron 2.53 and i need help in finding what my motherboard will support . my motherboard is Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD Gamila/Giovani/Neon series 030 Serial Number: 4610213484 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz if i need to give any other … Hardware motherboards-cpu-ram |
| | I posted this in dead computers but now I see this is the right place for the question. Sorry. Anyway I have a fairly old, okay, really old Sony Vaio laptop and the left-click button started to function intermittently a week or so ago. Then it was fine. This morning … Hardware laptop pc-peripheral |
| | ok, i just bought a diablotek radeon 7500 PCI 64MB graphic card and i put it in an empty PCI slot, screwed it in, etc. THEN, when i turn on the computer ITS BLACK nothings showing. but when i wait until the windows XP welcome screen comes, then it finally … Hardware pci-card |
| | I have a 8800gtx oc that i am using with a msi 915p neo 2 platinum mobo. I just reformated this computer, and when i try and install the drivers from the cd, or the nvidia site i recieve the message "The NVIDIA Setup program could not locate any drivers … Hardware display  |
| | Hi, I'm not sure if I've posted this in the correct place... I'm currently in the process of upgrading my PC. I am upgrading my motherboard and CPU. My new motherboard is a [URL="http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurationDetails.jspa?series=NVIDIA+nForce+680i&productConfigurationId=1006213#openLarger"]XFX NFORCE 680I LT[/URL] My new processor is: [URL="http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?IL-Q6600O"]Intel Quad Core Q6600[/URL] I'm not 100% sure what … Hardware motherboards-cpu-ram |
| | I have an Nvidia GS 7300 graphics card. I opened my computer to add a new part to it, but it didn't fit. Then when I booted the computer up, the colors were all different. I checked, and I had lost all of my red colors (couldn't display any red). … Hardware display video video-card |
| | I have a problem over the past month and a half my computer will turn on and boot up perfectly fine. But after about 4 or 5 days I will go to work on the computer and it is still on but the operating system is not running. I have … |
| | Problem with a dell insprion 1000 purchased before Tsunami and left in India(stored safely very far (100's of miles from Tsuanmi)).... just recovered it, it worked a few days but now when powered on does nothing... tried changing plugs, disconnecting battery, holding power button on for 30 seconds.... blinks and … Hardware motherboards-cpu-ram |
| | I have an HP Color LaserJet 4500 which has a parallel and serial port. I would like to use the printer in a wireless mode but I have to convert the parallel to USB to accept a wireless router. Any suggestions? Sincerely, Crafty Hardware pc-peripheral printer  |
| | [COLOR=#000000]My folks had a HP from the turn of the century that was dieing and they wanted me to gut... well, I wanted to gut it so I got them a new machine and have been trying to salvage what I can from their old beast. Now they tell me … |
| | I'm having a recent problem with my XP desktop. It will not start up. It tries to start up, but then just stalls at a black screen. I've tried choosing the Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Safe Mode with Command Prompt and Last Known Good Configuration(your most recent settings … Hardware troubleshoot-hardware windows-xp |
| | We have an Inspiron 4150 that we use mostly for the kids homework, and emails. We recently purchased a kodak easyshare m833 digital camera we went to insert the disk that came with the camera and the disk made some noise when we inserted it and then nothing, no set … Hardware laptop printer troubleshoot-hardware |
| | Hi: I have a weird problem with my laptop. It's a 3-4 year old Dell Inspiron 8500. Basically, when I turn it on, it boots fine, loads up XP pro, I can login and work on it for 1-2 minutes. After 1-2 minutes, the display slowly starts to decay (these … Hardware hard-drive laptop troubleshoot-hardware  |
| | I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 that starts up, shows the Dell bios page, then it goes to a black screen with the cursor in the top left corner and makes a constant beeping sound. I can access the bios of the computer by pushing the Fn and F1 keys … Hardware first-post troubleshoot-hardware |
| | HI, I have 1 GB RAM on my PC but it shows to be 960 MB.. so i belive it is shared by my onboard Ge Force Graphics Card.. AND My DVD shows frames when i play them Can i increase this from 64 MB.. System Specs AMD Athlon 3200+ … Hardware hard-drive motherboards-cpu-ram  |
| | we have a inspiron 4150 nothing works! We plugged our new camera in the ubs port in the back of the computer to charge it nothing, we put the disk in the computer nothing. should we trash this machine or not? Hardware troubleshoot-hardware  |
| | When I boot up my pc, the first thing that happens is it goes to the bios status screen. It says information about ram, cpu, hdd's, etc. Then it asks you to press f1 to continue or delete to go to setup. This is how it has started up everytime, … Hardware pc-peripheral |
| | After years of dial up internet, I thought I would splurge and finally get DSL with Verizon. This is the problem, which Verizon has been unable to help with. Everytime I want to go to the internet - I need to run the CD program again - EVERY TIME!!! Once … Hardware pc-peripheral |
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