Recent content by Mike Wazowski

Hello Tom's Hardware Community. I own a Gateway NV55C Laptop with an Intel® Core i3-370M processor and Windows 7 Operating System installed. I have already performed the computer "maintenance" part of it which is clean out the insides of any dust that may cause it to overheat so quickly. I also...

Hello Kumquat Caper, Checking for failure on your HD could require using a utility and you could use a utility like Macrorit Disk Scanner here's a link: http://download.cnet.com/Macrorit-Disk-Scanner/3000-2094_4-75914090.html or you can try...

Hi guys, I am trying to use a fairly old HP laptop that I hadn't used in a while and use it for college, but then an issue with my HP Laptop arises where I try logging in to Windows 8 (not 8.1, regular 8) and I try to update it to 8.1 but it won't let me. When I try to boot up the laptop...

Hi again sloan1209. Try testing out your audio jack without the GPU. But hey, it sounds like you might have some luck with your GPU issue. Hopefully a replacement will fix the issue. Also, no problem. It looked like an interesting issue (not to say its good you had the issue) but I wanna say...

Hello again sloan1209. Sorry for the wait on the reply. Well, if you decide to return the GPU, you can submit what is called an RMA ticket (Return Merchandise Authorization). In your case with AMD, they would call it a Warranty Request Form, (same idea as RMA in returning your product) and you...

Hey sloan1209, (its me mjvallejo, but I was having issues logging in to my account so I had to create a new one) also, use onboard video. It could help alot on checking out that it is a video issue. Also try doing some stress tests on your components like your GPU. See if your GPU can handle a...

Have you made any customized settings on your Modem? There is a setting when setting up your network that will allow you to broadcast your Wi-Fi signal for certain devices like 802.11n, 802.11a, etc. Also sometimes, you may need to compare what your Modem/Router can output for speeds and what...