Recent content by trunkmonkey

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    do I need a new CPU?

    Hi, I am considering a video upgrade and am wondering how much my CPU/motherboard comes into play. I have a 6 core phenom AMD CPU and Asus matching motherboard both from a 2010 build. Can I find a substantial gain by replacing my ati 5830 era video card with something newer? Or should I just...
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    Desktop computer crashing - is my graphics card the issue?

    Make a testing plan. More accurately, make several sub plans. Sounding more like homework, eh? But don't worry these plans will evolve as you go. But WRITE THEM DOWN so 1) they can be repeatable without variance 2) you can analyze them for logic and methodology later, 3) it's doubtful this will...
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    Blue screen of death

    Head over here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/after-installation-of-update-kb2670838-win-7-keeps/66be9f5a-2257-4c4a-9c9c-5dc6f0f55d37?page=3&tab=AllReplies&tm=1362140915331 You are one of many. Try updating your display driver to the latest version...