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    cannot connect to Gmail and Youtube, ERR Connection Refused?

    windows 8.1. by reload do you mean reinstall? i'll try uninstalling the drivers later when i'm back from work
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    cannot connect to Gmail and Youtube, ERR Connection Refused?

    scenario now, my rig (PC1) was using a wifi dongle with no issues, used the dongle on my dad's rig (PC2), with no issues as well, could login Gmail and Youtube. The problem started when i put PC2 at my dad's desk and used the cable connecting directly to the router. at this point, i cant...
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    changing from i5 661 to i5 750

    ok i found the problem: RAM. somehow the 750 cant work with my mushkin sliverline, swapped it with a pair of kingston and everything is working well so far. hopefully no more issues after this!
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    updating asus p7p55d bios

    used the drivers from 'Others' section, which is shown as 'Global'. Formatted a USB to FAT32 and managed to read it in EZFlash. BIOS update was successful! Thanks for your help man!
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    updating asus p7p55d bios

    I must have missed it due to frustration, thanks for pointing it out. I'm running Windows 8.1 and it's not under the drop-down menu. Is it OK to go for the others category ?
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    updating asus p7p55d bios

    Thanks for the input ,I'll try to find version when I get back from work. The Asus website don't have version 1207. Or do you have a recommended website?
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    changing from i5 661 to i5 750

    my initial check in the bios shows i'm at the latest ver 2101, as stated on asus drivers website. however when i look at the specifics, the driver date in my bios shows 20 oct 2011, while the website shows 6 nov 2012. i downloaded the latest one and tried but it shows 'no update module found in...
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    updating asus p7p55d bios

    currently using asus p7p55d, fully updated to latest ver 2101 (year 2011). Got another same mobo from friend that came with his i5 750. his mobo is still at ver 0209 (year 2009). wanted to update the bios so i went to asus website and downloaded the drivers, load up asus ezflash, but when i...
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    changing from i5 661 to i5 750

    i got an i5 750 recently from a friend and i wanted to swap it into my current setup with i5 661. Did a straight swap but the build wont even start up. there seems to be power running through the fans and all. when i revert to 661, wont even get past the windows loading screen. changing the...
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    i5 661 ram compatibility issues

    ok i'll try that now and see how it goes first!
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    i5 661 ram compatibility issues

    Hello, been building a new rig with half spares half new parts and i ran into some issues which i cant resolve as of yet. here are my specs CPU : i5 661 MOBO: Asus P7P55D HDD: WD 1TB Black GPU : Sapphire hd6870 PSU: CM 500w RAM: (problem area) now the problem i'm facing is the ram. i have 3...
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    I5 661, A4-4000 or Pentium G2030

    yeah i guess my best option really is to get a new build. i know, how i wished i the deals runs the same everywhere, internet searches kept showing all the good used parts i can get if i am in the US. thanks for your time!
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    I5 661, A4-4000 or Pentium G2030

    the price list i got from the sales person was from october, probably that's why g3220 wasnt on it, i'll try to get a new one. i just cant seem to find used parts so far, i'm from malaysia by the way, kinda makes it hard to find when online shops are limited. i'll keep in mind bout the video...
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    I5 661, A4-4000 or Pentium G2030

    Hi there, need help with a build.recently my old asus mobo fried, taking the ram with it. so now i have an i5 661 laying around. the thing is i'm not sure if it still works. i cant find any new or used mobo so far. now i was thinking of putting together a new basic rig for my dad to use. he...