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Hi, here is my problem. My system will run along just fine and then it will reboot, go through the post screen and run, the only problem is there is no video and if I hit the restart button nothing happens. I have tried two video cards and the problem persists. I though a bad video card but...

Hello, i have just updated my computer cpu and mobo from core2 9650 to amd phenom x6 1055 and 990fx board wen i put it all togerther it boots fine but blue screens half way through loading windows ,do i have to re install windows

Greetings everyone and thanks for reading my post any advise will be greatly appreciated. Two weeks ago I built a HTPC with the only intentions to play blue-ray movies stream Netflix and Hulu. The problem is that the E-350 is very choppy and unacceptable watching HD Netflix. The processor is...

I've had my HAF X 942 for about a month now with a ASUS P67 board installed. I have two hard drives in RAID 0 and initially both were installed in the SATA dock slots. I've been having problems with drive errors, RAID errors, drives missing from RAID configuration, and drives missing from BIOS...

Hello, my Dell Optiplex 360 has an Intel E7200 64 bit cpu with 4gb ram the OS is Vista business 32bit.only now after discovering this 18 months after purchase I have been always avoiding programmes and downloads which have been in 64 bit, does that mean some of the very minor glitches I...

Hi first post, read alot when i was building so am sure you will be able to help me out with this one. Was wondering if it would be beneficial to upgrade now to a phenom ii x4 or x6 from my current athlon ii x3 445, how much improvement i would see or whether i should wait? Thanks in advance

Hello, everyone! I'm rebuilding an old Pentium 4 rig, and need an new power supply. the 20 pin power supplies i find have like 45 amps on the 5.5 v rail and only 15 amp on the 12 volt rail. 24 pin supplies have far more on the 12 v rail. so my question is do Pentium 4 motherboards pull more...

Okay so I have an intel E6850 (Core 2 Duo @ 3.0 GHz) I was wondering how could I under clock this beast so i can keep it on the whole day without it going over 80 degrees Far. I have it in a GIGABYTE G31-ES2L, FI bios. I don't need it but just to run a server application, and pretty much nothing...

Hi all, I'm thinking to replace my 300W ATX power supply and was wondering if I could use a 350W. Before I get into specifics, I'm going to quickly describe why I am replacing it in case you guys have any comments. My computer was powering off (instantly, not OS) and I suspected it was...

Hello, i have computer IBM desktop : (pentium D 820 2800 mhz , 2m cache , FSB 800 . I NEED CHANE THE CPU TO ANOTER ONE : PENTIUM D 925. 4MB CACHE , 800 MHZ FSB. 3000MHZ

I bought this power supply like a month ago and wondering if it would work pretty well with a HD 6970 or gtx 570 video card with my intel core i5 2500k processor. It worked well with my gtx 560 ti hawk video card for awhile no problems whatsoever. Here are the specs...

Can I differentiate between dual channel memory and single channel memory running @ 1600 Mhz using any program apart from checking memory slots?

For example, if I plug an Ipod into a USB 3.0 port, it is my understanding that the transfer rates will be of a 2.0 rate because the Ipod is a USB 2.0 product? Is this correct? So what devices are out there, besides external hard drives, are useful on 3.0?

So after spending a couple hours gawking over different PSUs, and trying to figure out what was actually relevant in a quality PSU, I decided to admit defeat. I do realize a good PSU will serve you better than most other components over time, so getting it right in the first place is key for me...

I'm seriously considering a GTX 570 video card and was wondering if my 600 watts Seasonic power supply is adequate. My mb is a DFI X48 Dark with an E8400.

Keep in mind: I plan to upgrade my mobo later this year, this is just for now. Would my old (current) motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128268 Be compatable with my new...

Assuming the A8-3850 is AMD's flagship CPU and the E-350 rests at the bottom, what is their most current and affordable mid-tier product? I am building a micro-atx system and would like a processor that offers decent all around speed for HTPC, home office applications and and lower end gaming...

I happen to own a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHZ notebook, with 2GB and Windows 7 fresh installed. I recently acquired a Kworld USB stick Hybrid Tuner, in order to record HDTV and occasionally analog TV shows. A llink to the product is posted below...

Hello,I have Suse Linux 11.4 installed on a MSI 870A-G54 MB with a Phenom II X2 CPU. I was given a Phenom II X4. Will I need to reinstall Linux?

my computer doesnt automatically turn off its power after I shut it down(which usually should).. and also when turning it on I have to use the switch on the PSU to turn on the power and then press the power button on the case.. I have tried using different PSUs but it still didnt work.. can...

I hope this is in the right category. I am currently in the process for obtaining the parts for my first build and I find new things out everyday and am wondering if a fan controller would be recommended for my build. I have the Lian Li K63 case with 2 front fans, 2 top fans, and 1 rear fan...

Hi,I'm not really sure if this is a problem or not, but I overclocked my core i7 2600K with the program that came with my Asus P8P67 LE and it's being reaching the 80°C when playing... Is it normal? The weird thing is that I'm using a nice PSU (corsair 650w 80plus bronze) and the heatsink is an...

Hi everyone, I've been having a problem lately that's driving me insane. My audio output is sending out a bizarre highpitched stuttered noise along with a a constant hiss that is coming from both speakers and headphones. The speakers are Bose and the headphones are Sennheiser so they really make...

I'm getting an ASUS p8z68 mother board and my new PC will be hooked up to a 5.1 surround home theatre amp. Will i notice much if any difference in sound quality with the onboard sound v's a dedicated sound card? Does this matter when I’m running to an amp anyway?

What would the performance difference in games and video rendering be between the i3-2100 and the i3-2120, would it be directly proportional to the clock speed (about 6%) or what? More importantly, would the four cores that the i5-2500K offers (and of course, the unlocked multiplier) be worth...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=pheno_II_x4_955-_-19-103-808-_-Product OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078&cm_re=core_i3-2100-_-19-115-078-_-Product Which cpu should I get? And why does the core i3 have a higher score on...

Hey I want to learn about Mother board servicing,so what can I do??????????

Hello, I've got an I7 2600 in a Sabertooth motherboard. At idle it shoots up to 128c. I've tried the stock cooler and an aftermarket, they both run the same. Checked the back of the board to be sure the heat sink feet were fully inserted, no change. Do I possibly have a bad CPU?

is it possible to upgrade the cpu in a toshiba nb-505bl netbook? does anyone at least know weather or not the processor is soldered in, and if it is not, what socket is it?

What are the main issues with regards i5 etc processors compared to dual or core duo processors?

MB: Intel BOXDH57DD CPU: Intel BX8061613540 Hey there forum, My CPU has suddenly begun overheating probably once or twice a day over the course of the past week or so. I had not made any changes to the software or hardware anytime near when it started to occur. I first thought to myself...

What is difference between core 2 duo & dual core

Corsair releases the new Enthusiast series PSUs (power supply unit) with an additional feature; being modular. Enthusias series modular power supplies are available in four models, TX550M, TX650M, TX750M and TX850M. Each of them are able to deliver 85% efficiency at 50% load. Other features...

I'm buying a new gaming computer and allot of people are confusing me, some people are saying yes and some are saying no.It says the video card's consumption is about 100W-150W? Here's the computer's link is it good enough? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220058 Here...

I have a 3 year old custom built pc with a cheap single core AMD and an nVidia 8400gs. After some time i encountered strange problems like BSOD's and random freezing etc. But recently the hard drive started making a high pitched noise and as soon as he noise occurred it would stop spinning and...

guys... i am looking to buy a m18x but i saw on the web that the core i7 2630M do not accept 1600MHZ memory and i was looking to buy a hyperx 8gb (2x4) 1600.... is this true that the i7 2630 do not accept 1600mhz memory kits? and another question... worth the upgrade form the i7 2630 to the i7...

I'm looking for websites in the Europa area where I can order parts from. I doubt newegg.com and tigerdirect.com will deliver over here. I'm currently in Norway. and need to buy a video card for my fiancee's desktop. Anyone got any recommendations?

Im building a PC for the first time. I have poked around the forums but can't really make the decision based on them. This PC is going to be for my next year at Visual Effects program. I'm going to be heavily working with softwares like Maya, zBursh as stated above. I would also need a computer...

Hi. i just built my first computer. Everything looked fine, except the processor overheating. I got watercooler corsair H60, installed it properly, but when turned on computer, bios showed me 97C. I freaked out, turned it off. than waited for it to cool down, and give another chance - i turned...

I have a eMachines EL1333G-01w with a AMD Athlon 2850e CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE integrated GPU. I also have a HP Pavilion Slimline with a Athlon x2 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE integrated GPU. So my ? is can i up grade any of these computers CPU's and GPU's?