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Right now I'm working with an ASUS A7V8X-X, and it has proven to be most reliable and right spritely. I have the feeling if I get into some relatively heavy duty multimedia and video production that it might falter somewhat. I'm limited as to what I can spend at the …

Okay, I know that this is probably a terribly stupid question for those who know better, but I've never really followed AMD until the last year or two and it suddenly hit me that I didn't know what generation they introduced their first dual socket MBs? Was is the Socket …

I have a Compaq Presario 2500. While I was using it yesterday my mom came in and asked me to run over to the farmstand and get an apple pie for after dinner. I went out, wasn't gone for more than 25 minutes, and came back to find that the …

Hi everyone. I was hoping someone out there could give me some input on what's going on with my machine. Randomly, without any warning, or pattern, my machine shuts down. It does not freeze before this happens, or give any warning whatsoever. It simply freezes. I can be (and have …

Hi! I have a very annoying problem with my power led on the mobo. First of all I just wanna make sure something about the power led. When I have my pc on the power led should light green and when I shut down my pc it shouldn't light anything. …

Hello, I am posting here after much searching and little success. Specs of computer are as follows: Intel Pentium D 820 2.8 Ghz Duo Intel Motherboard BOXD945PSNLK Crucial DDR2 2 sticks (512 MB) Power Supply Antec SP-500 Case CoolerMaster Centurion 5 CAC-T05 I am one of many building these machines …

I have a dell cpu and can't figure out how to open the casing. I just purchased a wireless system and want to install it but this case is kicking me in the butt trying to figure out how to open it.

I know this section is for barebones, but its the closest i could find for what I need I am building a computer off of tigerdirect canada and I was just wondering if I could get someone to check and see if all of these parts are compatable with each …

I bought a Compaq Presario in (about) 2002-2003. Ever since I bought the stupid machine I have ahd MAJOR issues with it. Now, it (upon start up and randomly throughout times that I have it turned on) it makes this horrible loud squeeling noise. Im use to a fan like …

I am running Windows XP Pro and the system has been fine for the past six month. However, starting last week, the monitor turns itself off at random times. After login, at times it turns off at startup, and other times it turns off after staying on for couple of …

Hi. I just purchased a used Windows XP Sony Vaio PC. It is a P3 with 256MB RAM, 800MHz. For some reason it boots to the XP login screen and the mouse and keyboard will not work at all. The lights on the keyboard also are never lit. I don't …

:confused: Hi there I have acquired a dead computer and would like to try and fix it. The problem is this: Computer powers up, makes all normal noises, beeps once (although very loudly!) all looks fine. Then where you would expect to see the windows loading screen there is a …

I've been searching for an answer, and haven't found one yet, so any help would be appreciated! Ok, I have a P4 Dell Dimension 8400 Desktop, motherboard supports up to 4 sata drives (has ide slots, but those are used for cd/dvd drives), no floppy drive. BIOS is A09. After …

I go to my computer and it takes me to all my drives. Now when I click on them it takes me to the search instead of opening it up. When I right click search is on top and bold and open is directly below search. What gives and how …

Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron 4150 and tonight in the storm there was a lightning strike and even thought the computer was plugged into the surge protector, the computer spazzed out. Now when I press the power button, it lights up and thats it. The lights go back off …

I have recently started work as an IT support person in a charity. We have about 3-4 Dell computors that cant be more then 2-3 years old im not sure what model. when i try to turn any of these on the hard drive starts up and the power supply …

Hi, I'm sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place, but my username should explain why. I'm having problems getting my desktop PC to start up. I'm currently using my gf's laptop to post this plee for help. Basically, since this morning, my desktop PC won't get beyond the …

Hello, I have a lightly used Personal LaserWriter NT Laser Printer that has been incredibly trouble free and reliable for many years. It recently produced a "Printer Needs Service" message. Is it possible to still obtain service and/or parts for this model? Is there anything I could possibly do myself …

Hey, So my laptop hard drive )Seagate- Momentus 5400.2) went belly up the other day, its a SATA, 120Gb, 5400RPM and was wondering if i can image it onto my other drive to get the data back, and whre this cable can be found.. Thats pretty much it, ive looked …

I have an HP ze5730us notebook PC. It was working fine until one day my wife updated some software and next time it came up it wouldn't boot up. It powers up and all the usual lights light up, but the only noise I hear is the fan. I don't …

[B]Issue:[/B] In Games (only, never windows itself) the system will get into a sound loop or video flicker loop and lock up completely. CTRL+ALT+DEL isn't even a possibility, must use reset button. [U]The system just seems to hang/lock up in games like City of Heros, City of Villains, NFS:Most Wanted, …

Hi - I know I haven't made it easy on myself (read on) but I'm kind of stuck at the moment. I moved overseas a few months ago, and to save space (boy am I regretting it) decided not to bring tower and cd drive, so I took motherboard, hard …

on start up message reads Bios Rom checksum error Keyboard error or no keyboard present Detecting floppy drive A media INSERT SYSTEM DISC AND PRESS ENTER dont start asking for all the specs. swapped harddrives with opperating system that works on other cases so does graphics card. swapped processor that …

[B][Moderator's note: post has been split from [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/post36464.html#post36464"]this older thread[/URL]][/B] Have to write this again as the window apparantly closed out on me mid question....anywho.... I am having a similar problem where when the computer is loading up and after detecting the primary and slave drives it will state that …

I have a 2.1 GHz G5 iMac running 10.4.8 with everything up to date. The Superdrive worked flawlessly for 8 or 9 months, and then proceeded to gradually lose its ability to recognize blank DVD-R's that I insert. At first the brand I was using failed (Verbatim) but Fuji discs …

Hi there, I don't know whats wrong I took the cmos battery out and then replaced it to rest the bios and now everytime i switch the pc on I get nothing on the monitor and I get one long beep and two short beeps which indicates there is a …

Hi Folks, I recently added 256MB RAM to have 512MB for the sake of it (Greed), Anyway when I booted it took me to a boot menu saying boot normaly, safe mode or last known good config, non of these work, they each just power off the machine and start …

Hello, I am brand new here and would like some help. I want to build a computer that I will mainly use to work with PhotoShop. I was a commercial photog for 30 years and sold my studio a few years ago to avoid the "digital investment". Now I am …

Have installed a new second HD but am unable to make it the master. Have copied old drive (C) to the new drive (I named G). Recommended jumper settings don't seem to work. Have tried cable select option as well. Old drive is Location (0) New drive in Location (1) …

Hi all i have a toshiba qosmio f10-101 notebook,four months ago i have had my nvidia fx 5700 graphic replaced with nvidia geforce go6600 because there were some waves on screen and needed to be changed. From that time i noticed that the new card every two second starts and …

I recently purchased a new MacBook Pro - with Airport Extreme. I'm connected to Airport Extreme no problem when I'm working in OS X - but I don't know how to set this up for Windows. I need to connect to the internet through Windows for work. Its asking me …

Ok Here is a toughie. Just yesterday i installed Reservoir Dogs for the PC onto the computer and all went well. I started up the game and everything going well until on second level the computer receives a blue screen with STOP : 00000000...i dont remember the command alltogether. It …

I have an AMD Athlon XP machine. The computer was not maintaining time nowadays, but I never bothered to look into it. I switched off my comp day be fore yesterday and when I tried to boot it yesterday, the red light on the CPU turned on , but the …

Should memory cards match? For example, let's say you have 768 MB RAM installed in your computer (one being 256 and the other 512). Isn't that wrong? And, if they don't match, what effect does this have on the PC's performance? Thank you =)

When i turn on my Gateway 400VTX notebook the screen is blank but if you look very close you can see it but its very dim. I have a regular CRT Monitor pluged in right now. Its done this once before and it fixed its self. anyway any suggestions?? Could …

I inherited my wifes old pc and I am trying to upgrade it for a new video card so I can use it for new games. Before I invest in a good card I am trying to determine the motherboard's bus type. I need a minimum card compatiable to ATI …

started w/ the amber light blinking and would not power up just the amber light blinked then undid all the cords and held the power buttons in to reduce residual power waited about 30 minutes and then the dagone thing came on BUT no video to the moniter :eek: ok …

Hi all, I am a novice and I am struggling hard to get to the root of my display problem. Whenever I start my laptop Dell Inspiron 8100 , the screen start behaving oddly . It shows random lines all over the screen and I can not do anything . …

I hope I am posting in the right forum...if not, I apologize ahead of time. I just bought a new computer. My old computer did not have a cd burner on it, just your normal cd-rom drive and what I call a "floppy drive." The new computer only has the …

Hi I'll start from the beginning here and maybe you guys can help me unravel the puzzle here. Machine Specs Packard Bell I MEDIA 5069 Intel P4 1.6GHz 512MB RAM 40 GB HDD PHILIPS 5.1 SURROUND SOUND CARD ABIT GRAPHICS CARD Windows XP Home (AVG antivirus) Ok theres the specs …

hi im looking to hook my computer up with two screens but my graphics card has a vga and dvi output, can i run two monitors on this?, 1 screen on the vga output (analogue monitor) and 1 on the dvi (digital monitor) output? Or do i have to buy …

Hi all , i hope i 'am writing this thread into right section. Here is my problem. 2 days ago i bought Nec DVD_RW ND-3750A SCSI when i put a empty dvd into it this error comes Disk is not formatted Windows cannot read from this disk. The disk might …

Okay, I have been busy reading all these posts, but it seems there is a load of potential problems. I just bought a new lcd monitor (a Viewsonic VA721), my computer is about 4 years old, an HP 512n. Got everything connected and working okay, but the monitor goes black …

not really a technical person, so not very sure how to explain this and please remember that when replying. I was using my laptop to watch a DVD when my one yr old decided it would be fun to turn it off:mad: , when I hit the restart button it …

Hi all, Having yet more problems with my New Mobo and Win XP. I have now successfully installed SP2. But my PC crashes randomly. I suspected this to be due to me trying to Overclock the processor via the BIOS but having reset the values to default. The problem still …

i do have my mp3 player.. when i insert the cable which is the serial port... the computer itself dosnt recognize it... I doubt coz there is "No found new hardware" message shown below with the task bar.. Wy is this so? Pls help.

hi i was wondering if anyone could give me some advice or solution to this problem i am having with my system, my system was up and running a day before and i came from work yesterday and try to turn it on but it wont come on i change …

HELLO EVERY ONE. I have a problem with my xbeat mp3 player. When i plug it into the usb port on my computer my computer picks it up , but i cant put audio files on ass it does not show in MY COMPUTER. This is a big problem for …

Hi, I'm running on: P4 3.0Ghz ASRock 775i65GV mobo 1 x SATA Maxtor 6L080M0 HDD 1 x IDE DVD Benq Rewriter (Master on Secondary IDE channel) 1 x IDE DVD Samsung Reader (Slave on Secondary IDE channel) Geforce FX5200 Video The BIOS detects all hardware (SATA drive at UDMA 6) …

Non of the USB ports on an INTEL D865PERL motherboard, or the front panel connector(s) will respond. BIOS settings = enabled XP HE Device Manager indicates all are working. I have: Reinstalled the BIOS (just in case) Disabled then abled the individual ports Reloaded the drivers. I suspect a MB …