core2duo

Forum discussion tagged with core2duo.
  1. J

    [SOLVED] Normalclocking a retro CPU

    This is an old PC I'm restoring. I had to change the mobo's battery and lost all the settings. I'm assuming it restarted in safe defaults. I'd like to adjust the BIOS settings to normal clock. Specs: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 @ 2.93GHz Package (platform ID) Socket 775 LGA (0x0) Base...
  2. saifraja

    [SOLVED] AHCI CONTROLLER NOT THERE UNDER IDE/ATAPI OR STORAGE CONTROLLERS

    So i just bought an ssd ofr Rs 4100 to give a new life to my old pc .But only saw slight improvement as oppose to the reviews online. I did some googling to speed up my ssd and downloaded samsung magician software in which trim is activated but AHCI is shown deactivated. Did some googling again...
  3. kousik1987

    Question 4gb RAM not supporting

    Ola amigoz.. Facing a peculiar issue. I have a old Intel 965 board with core 2 duo processor. It running fine with 2 gb DDR2 800mhz stick. I managed a 1gb DDR2 667 mhz stick from a frnd n installed it in the board. Its runs fine. Just underclocked in 667mhz. But now i managed an other 2x2gb...
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    Question Cooler mounting with no mounting holes?

    Hey everyone, It seems whenever I make a post, it is about a super odd problem :) But anyway, ive mainly finished my pc, and I am just making upgrades at this point. Ive got this motherboard, from my days of dumpster diving, from an old lenovo pc (its a core 2 duo ), and I know it works, as I...
  5. Grobe

    Question [solved] Unused printer - produce only blank sheets (Epson XP-432)

    I have just unpacked the printer, mounted it, inserted the cartridges and then connected it to the WiFi. The problem is that every page I attempt to print, resulting in blank pages with no traces of ink whatsoever. It doesn't matter if I trying to print a test page via the front panel on the...
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    Palit GTX 1060 Dual 6GB Custom Cooler

    Does anyone of you know if an "Arctic Mono Plus" custom cooler would fit on my "Palit Geforce GTX 1060 Dual 6GB" and if it would make a positive difference in temperature and noise? The stock fans are just too loud in my opinion and therefore i want to replace them. I was about to buy an Arctic...
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    P5N-E SLI compatible GPU and PSU

    Hi i have a P5N-E SLI motherboard with a Intel 2 Core Quad Q6600 2.80Ghz processor and a Asus Geforce GT 730 Silent 1gb Edition in it, needing a new PSU currently for some reason has 250w PSU for some reason but purchasing something around 500w or 650w, just wondering what is the best PSU to...
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    Custom built computer keeps turning on and off after liquid spillage

    Hey guys, First time poster so please go easy on me. I built a gaming computer back in December 2015, and was going great up until recently when I spilled coke on it by accident (I know, i'm stupid). This was about a month ago, and since then, the computer was not responding at all, and was not...
  9. K

    Which storage option better for PC Games - DVDs or External Hard drives ?

    What is better option to store PC Games - DVDs or External Hard drives ? With current games crossing GigaBytes of occupying size limits and also considering the fact that DVDs average life is 2 to 4 years max i suppose. and Why you prefer one over another.
  10. WINTERLORD

    is there a way to recover deleted web browser history

    was wondering if there was a program that I can use to recover old web browser history. is important for me to find some stuff that was deleted that would be in browser history. I suppose it goes to the garbage can after it is deleted but the garbage can had already been emptied
  11. J

    Core 2 duo processer with a r7 265 gpu will work just fine?

    I was planning to revive a 5 years old desktop by buying a new GPU. r7 265 caught my attention and was planning to buy it next week. Good idea or bad?
  12. kemperkipie

    Asus RT-AC68U - UPnP problem - Asuswrt-Merlin firmware

    I've got an Asus RT-AC68U in my network. Now is the problem that I've connected it directly to my provider, which basicly works. Problem is, my provider put me in quarantine-network because I had UPnP enabled.. Now I've disabled it, because I simply don't use it at all. [back at normal network...
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    Need suggestion upgrade Memory

    Hi There, I have a plan to upgrade my laptop memory. My laptop type is Dell Latitude E6230. Below is the screenshot from CPU-Z: Currently, attached 4GB DDR3 PC12800 (800MHz). If there is possible for another slot to fill in 8GB memory? Please, give me the good brand for memory. What the...
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    freezing while playing

    I don't know why but my computer keeps freezing while playing some games like, sniper ghost warrior 2, tomb raider e mass effect 2. While it freezes i can't do nothing, the system don't respond to my commands and to pass this i have to press and hold the star buttom, sometimes the blue screen...
  15. 0kami

    Auto Backup from internal HDD to a Network HDD?

    Hi, was wondering if it is possible to have a system that automatically copies everything happening on an internal HDD in a computer to a external network HDD or NAS? Cause I want some sort of redundant NAS system in my home but have very little to spare so those dual drive NAS are out of the...
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    3 Way SLI GTX 760 or 2 Way SLI 770 or one 780/ti?

    Title says it all. I am going to build a new computer and which would be better performance wise? 3 Gtx 760's, two gtx 770's or 1 gtx 780 / 780 ti?
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    GTX 760 standard design

    where can i buy or is this even out in the market.? the standard design of gtx 760 and 770. http:// is it being sold outside us like philippines in particular.? price ? ive seen alot of this in some group but still dont know where can i find that same style . nvidia style
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    ATI 280x vs 290

    My system is a: Corsair Vengeance 70 case Asus Maximus Hero 7 Motherboard i5 4670k 3.4 Processor Cooler Master RS-650-PCAR-E3 (current power supply with or after GPU) non module 1333 samsung x 4 @ 2gb (current ram Last to be updated maybe even a SSD before) Seagate Barricude 2tb XFX HD 5770 ATI...
  19. M

    Card(s) failure or drivers for sudden black screen? =(

    Hi guys. There were some with similar aspects, but I couldn't find any info on my particular problem in the forums. Probably since I'm not exactly sure what's gone wrong. Pardon the lengthiness; I'll get right to it. Though it appears that both my cards failed, which I find hard to believe, I...
  20. R

    Core 2 quad qx6850

    Hi community. What are the normal temperatures of core 2 quad qx6850.At stock 3GHz. my friend gets 64 celsius under full load is that good?And can he overclock it to about 3,4GHz and still have good temperatures.The cooler is Arctic freezer rev 2.
  21. M

    Virtual machine graphics problem.

    Hello all, I need help with a graphics problem in a virtual machine. I set up parallels on my buddies Mac so he can play the game MX Simulator (they don't make it for mac) I got it all set up and working but when I would start the game in the virtual machine the graphics would bug out and the...
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    Seagate USB HDD and folders visible, but unable to access data files. Please help

    I have a Seagate 500gb Expansion Portable Drive (USB3). I am unable to access my data, and would really appreciate some help. When I plugged this into my USB port (directly on my Win7 PC) the drive is recognised. A box pops up to ask if I want to “scan and fix the removable disk”. I click...
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    Triple Monitors with AMD's HD 5450 low power card with DisplayPort (No Gaming Allowed!)

    I just got this VisionTek card model #900530 with only 500MB. It is an older card from 2012 and the manufacturer has removed the specs from their website. Card comes with two dual link DVI-I ports and mini-displayport. I eventually would like to run 3 monitors (2 DVI - 1 DP) all at 2560x1440...
  24. G

    $800 and under gaming pc help.

    hey everyone, I have $800 to spend on a computer and I do not need the following: keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor what I also need though is an os (preferably windows 7) and with the cpu I can't decide intel or amd, I want it to be future proof but I want it so it will run...
  25. T

    ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard, any tips on which video card to get?

    Hey guys, My friends got this rig with that mother inside(ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard) he's wondering if he can upgrade the video card(Hes using the integrated graphics provided by the motherboard). In your opinions, what's the video card of your choice that...