Recent content by Zabier

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    Looking for power consumption of an HP Elite 8300 Desktop PC - Intel Core i7-3770

    I am looking for the power consumption of the following desktop computer. HP Elite 8300 Desktop PC - Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz 8GB 500GB
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    Vista won't connect to Internet - NIC checks out OK.

    BINGO!!! Is there a hero badge available here for you guys??? I would have sworn that I did that operation among all the other things I tried, but it didn't act the same way when it was doing it as it did this time so that may explain it. But either way your suggestion prompted me to try it...
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    Best internet provider?

    My strong suggestion would be that if you have a cable tv system that also supplies Internet, that you check them out. I have Cox Cable and Internet and couldn't be more pleased. Been with them for years and I truly believe they have the best customer service of any place I have dealt with in...
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    Vista won't connect to Internet - NIC checks out OK.

    Houston, I have a problem! Here are the specs on my machine. Case - Cooler Master RC-690 PS - Rosewill|RG530-2 530W R MB - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P CPU - Intel E7400 2.8Gig 775 RT Mem - G-Skill 2Gx2|GSK F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ R HD - 2 500G|WD WD5001AALS Sata3Gig Vid - EVGA 512-P31150-TR GTS250 R...
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    how to set bios for auto cold start

    mcnumpth23, Got it!!! I was pretty sure it was a possible function and that I just wasn't recognizing it. Thanks so much.
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    how to set bios for auto cold start

    Here are the specs on my current machine. Case - Cooler Master RC-690 PS - Rosewill|RG530-2 530W R MB - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P CPU - Intel E7400 2.8Gig 775 RT Mem - G-Skill 2Gx2|GSK F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ R HD - 2 500G|WD WD5001AALS Sata3Gig Vid - EVGA 512-P31150-TR GTS250 R Optical - Samsung...
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    Update Motherboard to USB 3

    Thanks for your reply Geek. Been shopping and found this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011I5RBKM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A1683W8HSNOXQZ Will that one work with my mobo? It appears to me that it would.
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    Update Motherboard to USB 3

    Guys, you're doing exactly what I wanted. Straight answers. I'm not surprised at what you say as I realize it's fairly old. But that is a good fit for me I guess. I'm working on 82 now so it probably won't have to go a hell of a lot longer. I think the idea of a usb expansion card is a good...
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    Update Motherboard to USB 3

    Here are the specs on my current machine. Case - Cooler Master RC-690 PS - Rosewill|RG530-2 530W R MB - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P CPU - Intel E7400 2.8Gig 775 RT Mem - G-Skill 2Gx2|GSK F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ R HD - 2 500G|WD WD5001AALS Sata3Gig Vid - EVGA 512-P31150-TR GTS250 R Optical - Samsung...
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    computer dead. unplugged, moved to shop, reconnected, started perfectly

    Followup post: Returned computer to client. I had shut it down and started it again around a dozen times over two days and it started every time. Opened it up and checked all the connections. Blew the dust out and closed it up and took it back. Also checked the 110v outlet in the house...
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    computer dead. unplugged, moved to shop, reconnected, started perfectly

    Computer I built about a year ago. Owner says it has failed to start but then did later but now won't start at all. I went to look at it and it appeared dead as a hammer. Brought it back to my shop. plugged it in, hit the button and it started perfectly. Have restarted it... perfect...