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Hello Since my Problem involves my computer shutting down as I am playing an online game (WoW), I was reading how another person sounds to have the same problem as me with that happening.( [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread115506.html[/url] ) So is there a website that would tell you how much Cache is on …

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Hi, I have an ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard, with 2.8 on it at the moment. It's done me well up to now after 5 years, but I'm upgrading to 3200 and want to know if my motherboard would take the upgrade. Thanks. :-|

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Hey guyz, im a huge fan of amd ,and i hate intel, but heres why intel has this stupid feature that keeps on clocking down ur cpu ,i extremly hate this !! and i dont like their LGA775 socket coz many times i damage thoes extremly sensitive clips on the …

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Hey all, I have a question that I haven't seem to been able to find the answer to, and it also seems to be pretty uncommon. So this one is for all the marbles ;) I recently installed a new Biostar Mobo, everything seemed to power up correctly. When it …

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Hi guys, I just built a desktop PC that I was SO excited about because I thought it was going to blow everything away. I was a little disappointed (perhaps unrightly so). Before I tell you what the problem is, I'll say that i haven't received my wireless network adapter …

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Symptoms: - Power button works and leds turn on, but HDD does not run or load windows - No LCD display, getting blank screen and does not work when switching to external monitor - rechargeable battery does not recharge Power Surge during Thunderstorm is original culprit. am fairly sure it …

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i got a problem with my computer unit , my unit hangs after rebooting it. as i open my unit i discovered that my old video card haS A blown out capacitor then i replaced it into new one after replacing the old im still suffering in this cpu hang. …

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my sr1536nx presario , is there a motherboard processor replacement that will fit in the case. i bought the conan game and now i'm in deep kimshee. my processor,power supply and vid card have to be upgraded. so i wonder if i can upgrade everything and still use the same …

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Good day Ok I will try to make this as short as possible I've upgraded pretty much upgraed my whole computer ...started with : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz 2 GB RAM and a gigabyte motherboard with an intergrated motherboard .. when …

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I want to buy an Acer Aspire M5640 at an unbeliveably good price. But it has an AMD 690G chipset and the new one once it comes out will probably be way to expensive. I wanted to see if i could buy a 790x chipset, unsolder the old one and …

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hey guyz im setting up a new rig just something normal gona play wow mostly, tell me what u guyz think or if i should change anything Intel E8400 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4GB Kingston hyperX 6400 < btw can i go higher with this mobo , like pc-8500 ? western …

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my desktop pc has a error i turn it on everything starts up great gets to windows xp runs any program perfectly until i go into any type of online game that is full screen and its only while im online that it happens the internet connection isnt bad because …

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Hi every one, I want to purshase a system with computational performance. Specification are Motherboard Supermicro X7DAE+, (CPU Core2Quad 5440 Intel 2.83GHz Xeon 12MB Cache)×2, (RAM 2GB DDR2 Full Buffer Dimension FSB 667)×8. I want to is there any benchmark or group of benchmarks that confirm my purchase. Please hint …

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i have an sr1536nx compaq presario. i would like to know if there is a power supply that is out there that i can replace my 250 watt power supply with.

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To be as short and to the point as I can.... basically my four year old desktop which I built myself running a raidmax atx 12v psu in a raidmax case, started to give off that burning electrical smell from the psu a couple of weeks ago. I feared that …

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Hey guys!, two questions regarding my intel core 2 duo processor (E6600 2.4Ghz) first off, when i bought it and the rest of my last major upgrade's when installing it, i realized that there was actually no mention of thermal paste in the packaging, nor did it come with any, …

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Quick question folks. A mate of mine has a QX9650 and an Asus Striker Extreme motherboard. However, the motherboard does not seem to take full advantage of the sheer power of the CPU. Upon startup, it says the BIOS requires an update to take full advantage of the CPU. When …

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Hey, I am seeking a new laptop and was thinking about getting a RAM upgrade as soon as I got the laptop, how ever i've found looking at 4gb ram it's usually (2X 2GB) and i was just wondering if this is two different cards and if so does your …

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The problem is this, a few weeks ago my desktop PC broke down, for the third time in a month, which I soon had to replace due to my college course being IT related. I now have a new computer that has similar specifications to the preceding one which seems …

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hi my new pc is lga proccessor i bought it last week the cpu temp is up to 80c is it too much or it's normal? plz answer me

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my new pc ...i bought a new pc last week ...cpu temp when iwork alot on it is up to 80c is it too much o r it's normal ? plz answer me

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Hi guyz , i am planning to build a new system and i need some help choosing the right parts for my use, basically im just gona use it for light gaming -as i have another beast for heavy gaming. these are the specs of my current pc :- amd …

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I have a motherboard problem I have power to the drives ie hardrive cd dvd, powersupply works fine. I have two case fans,one only works, I don't know if the processor is getting power. videocard is getting power. and i'm not getting any error beeps if anybody can help me …

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Hey, i have a computer that i built. It has been freezing and restarting lateley. I did memtest, and THAT froze. I went out and purchased compatible high quality corsair RAM thinking that would solve my problem. THis failed, and my computer still freezes on memtest. When my computer does …

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I use a Gameboy emulator called VisualBoyAdvance. When you press space, it speeds up the emulator very fast, which makes using the game so much easier. However, that puts a lot of strain on my CPU, and therefore my fan. I want to know if overuse of this function may …

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I need to buy an Asus motherboard for a new PC. P5K seems to be a good choice, yet there are so many variations of this motherboard. Some have small heat sinks, some have elaborate heat sinks. Please give me some advise on how to narrow things down. Thanks.

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Can someone point me to where I might get a hold of fan schematics for a Compaq ML570 G1 /G2 server and of a 4300 series drive array. THe equipment is great but far too noisy for a media server environment. I need to slow these fans down to drop …

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Hi, i currently have 512mb of ram and i would like to upgrade it. I have 1 available space for ram. is it possible for me to remove the 512mb and replace it with 2x 1gbs? also how do you know what ur max amount of RAM is? My motherboard …

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Is there a noticable performance increase with choosing a higher speed of the following ram: DDR2: 667 mhz 800 1066 1142 1250 DDR3: 1066 1333 1600 1800 1866 2000 what about ddr2 1250 vs ddr3 1066, which is better. also, what are the benefits of ddr3 over ddr2. is it …

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I am running windows xp media center sp2. I have been receiving Stop: 0X0000008E errors on an intermittent basis on my desktop. I ran windows memory test and Memtest86. Both found many errors. I pulled the old cards, cleaned inside the box and re-inserted the cards but still have the …

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I have had some problems with a new computer I bought about 1 week ago. On the second day - I experienced constant 100% CPU Usage. I combed the web for some guidance and I could see this is a pretty common problem but no one seemed to have any …

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how can i kno wat type of RAM is ther in my motherboard thru the OS?? alongwith the manufactured date and other details. ok it can be simply done by opening the cabinet but is ther any DOS command available 2 accomplish it??

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I want to add additional memory (I have 2 GB and want to add an additional 2GB for a total of 4GB). My question is, has anyone had Good Results OR Bad Results with any brand of memory? Thanks Stu

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Hello, I'm wanting to upgrade my newly acquired laptop. It's a Compaq Armada 1500c. I want to upgrade the hDD. Does anybody know how to disassemble this laptop, there seems to be weird screw placements on the bottom. Any sites or personal knowledge will be greatly appreciated.

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Which of these mid-tower cases should i get: [B]Thermaltake Soprano[/B]: [url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3180430&CatId=1859[/url] [B]Ultra Aluminus[/B]: [url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1215768&CatId=1842[/url]

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hi My computer supports the ram speed PC2-4200 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM. I am running Window Vista and the OS is 32-bit, Maximum memory allowed is 4GB. Currently, I have 2GB of ram and looking to put in another 1GB or 2GB. But before I do that, I got a …

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I want to add additional memory (I have 2 GB and want to add an additional 2GB for a total of 4GB). My question is, has anyone had Good Results [COLOR="red"]OR[/COLOR] Bad Results with any brand of memory? Thanks Stu

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Hi, My machine won't boot up. it powers up but won't post. I've taken out all the hardware etc. and tried to boot up with the minimun of requirements. No POST. Anyway I looked at the CPU only to discover there were a couple of pins bent. I've been asked …

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What do u think of my new ultra super gaming machine? Any suggestions? Parts already bought: $400 monitor $185 video card………8800gt 512mb $53 Case + fan + psu [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121002[/url] $100 550W replacement psu……..antec [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103941[/url] $10 case fan -- 120mm whats left to buy: $132 cpu………e7200 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052&Tpk=e7200[/url] at 1:2 with $164 …

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i have an asus m2n32 slideluxe motherboard amd 4200+ dual running windows xp but just today started this problem when i shut down the fans stay running and hdd light stays lit . can anyone help me finger it out ?

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Hi Guys so here is the deal. I have two issues. Here is #1: I recently purchased a USED Processor AMD Athlon XP 3200-AXDA3200DKV4E to upgrade my current AMD Athlon XP 2900+ - AXDA2900DKV4E. So I unplug my computer, power and all, place on rubber mat, wear the antistatic wrist …

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need info about motherboards for buying... I wana buy a new motherboard for a new AMD x2 processor with high end graphics card and which supports 4 gb Ram.. please gimme suggestion whihc motherboard will be besst for me and will remain cool durin process..... All suggestions are invited..!!

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well i know if i use a ratio to keep my fsb the same speed but increase my memory speed, my computer is supposed to be faster, but i dont have any way to estimate that speed increase, and i dont know what exactly happens in my mobo when i …

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Bought a new system, and I am Already wanting faster. I want two more gig of ram. [COLOR="red"]OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P800R22GK - Retail Model #: OCZ2P800R22GK Item #: N82E16820227139[/COLOR] Would be economical …

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My notebook display brightens and dims until the power cord is wriggled where it plugs into the notebook. From what I've read on this site, it is probably the power connection at the motherboard, or the board itself. I have taken about 25 screws out, but can't go further for …

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I have a Emachine T2542 with windows XP on it. When I shut it down the LED light remains lit and the fan continues to run. When I go to turn it back on it doesn't unless I unplug it and plug it back in. So I unplug it when …

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I need to buy a laptop within the next week or so and I have a budget of around $1000. My budget pretty much puts macs out of the question so a pc laptop with have to do. Can anyone recommend a nice laptop with good battery life and a …

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i got a 585W psu and not much else (1 e7200, 1 8800gt). im waiting on a mobo without the phased power feature. do u think i will suffer deadly vdroop?

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Ive built a custom machine very nice and expensive but when I had it shipped back from japan to back in the states it came with a problem. It worked fine in japan when I used it. But when I got it back the video card had fallen out of …

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