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I'm trying to install a trial version of Office 2013 but there's an error during the installation saying that it can't proceed until I remove Office 2007. I already removed it from my Control panel -> programs but I guess there are still bits and pieces of it remaining in my PC. How can I fully...

I just upgraded to Windows 8 from Windows 7 and I have a leftover windows.old folder in my C drive and I can't delete it. It says I need permission but I've already given the user full control through properties->security. I don't understand why it's like this..

Hey guys, i'm looking to set up dual monitors but I'm not sure if I have the right idea as to what the initial procedure is. I currently have a Samsung monitor that utilizes a DVI cable. My GPU is a HIS Radeon 7870 that houses 1 DVI port and 1 HDMI port. I'm looking to buy this monitor...

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Just got my new computer today but the GPU fan doesn't spin! It's powered by 2x 6-pin connectors into my 650w NZXT PSU. I don't understand what's wrong. EDIT: I was playing around with the 6pin connectors and I accidentally discovered that when one of the 6 pin connectors is partially...

I just got my new computer today and I noticed that the GPU fan for my HIS Radeon 7870 doesn't spin when I turn the PC on. Do they only start spinning when I play games or put it under stress?

Hey everyone, I recently bought a PC from IBUYPOWER and received it today. I turn it on and I get no signal from my monitor. Here are some steps I have taken: 1) Ensured that everything is plugged in correctly 2) Taken out the GPU and re-inserting it 3) Tested the monitor with my old PC...

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I'm looking to get either a cherry brown or red but I'm afraid that the clicking noise will piss off my friends on skype. My headset is a Steelseries Siberia v2. Will my headset pick up the clicking?

I heard that performance is better if you match a AMD CPU with a AMD GPU and an Intel CPU with NVIDIA GPU. True or false?