Recent content by daniel atlas

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    Dell Inspiron n5040 problem

    It depends on your motherboard look up "what does 3 beeps mean (motherboard brand)" in your search engine. There should be a site telling you what it means.
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    deciding on cpu's

    go for the 4th gen. It uses less power, is slightly faster, and you can get them for the same price. Also, it is more future proof, since 4th gen processors will be around longer than 3rd gen.
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    Should i upgrade to Windows 8.1 or wait?

    I also have not found mouse lag, if you are using certain gaming mice, then you may experience some apparently, but a cheap logitech mouse will work fine 9yes the bitting irony). I also would throw out there that there are rumors that Microsoft might release a new version of 8 soon (google...
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    How to fix Wifi Limited connection issues in Windows 8

    This is a problem that has had wide documentation across the web: windows 8 randomly drops wifi. Here is the best way to fix it: right click the icon in the icon for wifi in the bottom right near calender. Click trubleshoot problems, and let it resolve itself. The trouble shooter should reset...
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    windows 8.1 pro or windows 7 pro

    I love 8.1 because it is fast and great because I have a touch screen, if you are going for a non-touch computer, go with 7, because it would be easier to navigate. Also, many gamers have said that the windows button on windows 8/8.1 is annoying because it will bring them out of their games...
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    how do I disable resizing with fingers win8

    For a touch screen, this is very difficult, try ending the exe that i in charge of the touch screen in task manger, that is the best I can offer. :spamafote: It would be easier to know what make pc you have.
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    iomega 160GB eGo USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

    Try opening this pc, click manage in the ribbon, and on the far left panel go to device manager. Then look under diskdrives. If it is there, right click the device and choose properties. Check to see if it says whether or not it is working correctly. Under the Driver tab, try updating drivers...
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    Windows 8 on Toshiba Satellite L300 possible?

    Look Here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/system-requirements As for the computer you have, I would need to know what specs it has (cpu,ram, video card etc.) If the link above satisfies, no problem. btw: the site says 8.1 but if it can run 8.1, it can run 8.
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    Any Danger to running a PC out of the Case?

    There are multiple dangers!! The biggest concern is that your computer is susceptible to static or other electrical shock, and if you aren't careful, the computer could short. Dust is a concern, but only over the long term. If you truely cannot wait this may work (but I disclaim all...
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    I5 2500k work with z87 mono or not? Need help fast!

    No it won't work as lucasz said. According to here (http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i5/Intel-Core%20i5-2500K%20CM8062300833803.html) it is socket 1155. As it says on Tom's (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/MSI-Z87-Prototype-motherboard-mobo,21448.html) the socket for z87 is 1150. The 1155 is...
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    Screen Resolution Problem

    I would try updating the drivers for your card
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    acer d270 screen resolution problem!! what should i do?

    please explain more. This may work: go to start type control panel choose control panel, and under appearance and personalization, click adjust screen resolution. Then go to the screen resoluton button and make sure it is on recommended. If this doesn't work explain the problem more please
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    Civil 3D System

    The K series quadros are better than the non-k series. They are newer and usually significantly out perform the non-k cards. As for performance, the quadro cards are not built for only speed, they lose to gaming cards in render time because they sacrifice speed for precision. If you need a very...