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    ssd as main drive with Windows 7?

    Is it worth it to use an ssd as a main drive for a Windows 7 system? Will many things be faster, etc? My computer is pretty fast for me as it is. If I did get an ssd, what's a minimum size I would need for a main drive? Thanks :)
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    Setting up A build for my brother

    Just wanted to see if there are any suggestions to make it a little better. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zwCjbj
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    Why can't I record minecraft at 60 fps 1080p?

    I have the amd a10 7850k black edition and gtx 760. When I record with action it is a little laggy but the quality is horrible, and when I record with fraps the quality is good but it is really laggy
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    Computer randomly rebooting.

    Hi Guys, So I'm getting issues with a PC I built in 2015 now I have had more time on my hands recently so I am using it more often. I notice now that the computer seems to lock up randomly and reboots. There are no dump files and memory and graphics card tests seem to be ok. I do have some...
  5. J

    Mother board didn't come with SATA Data cords..

    Or any cords for that matter, absolutely no cords came with it. I spent 120$ and it cant include f*cking cords? I got the Giabyte H97-D3H
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    Ip addy given to someone

    hi without thought I gave a official office my ip number I am concerned now they may hack in and view my data , is there a way I can block them accessing my PCI now .
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    ICE Box Partitioning Problems in windows 7

    I recently bought a 4 bay ICE Box, I have put 4 2TB HDD's in it and after much trouble I finally got the computer to recognise it via the ESATA port. The problem I have now is that the computer only recognises one hard drive, and I am not entirely sure it is recognising the entire drive. In...
  8. J

    (noob) computer auto reset

    i have just built my first rig 3 weeks ago, and everytime i shutdown it, only 7-9 secs and it start itself again, i tried to fix it, i tried both ubuntu and windows, but it's the same, so i think that's motherboard, i use asus b85m-e, it's really annoy bcs i have to manually power off the power...
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    MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC Not picking up GTX 560 Card

    Just upgraded my PC to a Z97 Gaming 9 AC Board along with a i7 4790k and a Corsair 750RM Power supply + Coolermaster Stryker Case. I completed the build up last night and when I switched it on, it would not actually pick up my GTX 560 card at all, and when I went to the BIOS and checked the...
  10. PhatLloyd

    I want some. . . Mmm, PI

    Hey guys! So I was thinking about getting myself a Raspberry Pi in the beginning of the year but went against that option. Now I am again thinking about getting one and would like to know what I can do with one. I have done some research, but would like to know what you guys do with your PIs...
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    full build 1500$

    CPU Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $224.99 CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.99 Motherboard Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $199.99 Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)...
  12. grebgonebad

    GPU upgrade - many ideas - don't know which to go for =P

    Hi all! I currently have a dual EVGA FTW GTX 670 2gb (Which I have OC'd considerably) set up which I absolutely adore and do not regret buying them in the least. I can easily run every game out there on max settings @ 60+FPS, bar a select few such as Crysis 3 and Far Cry 3, which will run...
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    need help on a prebuilt pc

    Can anyone fibd me a better prebuilt pc than this one for gaming, or is this a great deal ??? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258065
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    How to send a cv using blackberry smart phone because it always says the file format is'nt supported

    I would like to know how to send your resume responding to a gumtree ad using your blackberry smart phone because it always tell me that the file format is not supported
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    Athlon 64 II x4 640 help

    Hello, I own a Hp pavilion p6710f and it has an Amd Athlon 64 II x4 640 processor with stock fan/heatsink. I was looking in CPUID hardware monitor and it says it's gettin a max of 106.40 watts, in the specs for the processor it says it uses a max of 95 watts. At idle it's usualy around 16-32C...
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    Combat rules

    Archived from groups: rec.games.trading-cards.magic.rules (More info?) I'm still a bit confused on attacking because of how some people treat it at a tournament. If I understand it correctly...if someone attacks and I have no apparent blockers and they put damage on the stack...can they say...
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    Can I run Far Cry 3 on this notebook ???

    Hello my specifications: Intel(R) Core(TMi5-3210M CPU @ 2.50GHz (Turbo Boost 3,1 Ghz) 8 GB RAM GeForce GT 620M DirectX11 Win 7 64bit *I've got notebook I'd like to run it on 30-40 fps on low with AA turned off. May I play it ??? thank you
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    owner vs admin

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) I've noticed that I am the owner of my pc. Is there a way to become the admin, without me having to enter a password all the time to acess everything? Also, is there a difference between the two? -- Noline...
  19. monkeymonk

    First water-loop build log.Semi-xtreme w/case mods *updated* I'm back!

    Hey guys I am starting my first water cooling loop this weekend I have some of the parts and more will be here tomorrow and Friday. I went all out on this computer because I am leaving for boot camp soon and want to blow all my money before I leave :lol: The parts are as follows: Mo-Ra 3 pro...
  20. J

    Extra fan, how and where?

    I recently built my system, and it's been running for about a week. Everything works great performance-wise, but the noiselevels from the fans are really high. I have the smart fan-control activated in BIOS, so the initial fan noise is very low, albeit after half an hour tops the speed and...
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    Question about computer remembering what i type

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) I wondered if there is a way to turn off the way my computer remembers what i type when i am on the internet, etc. Like when I go to search google for instance, everything i have searched for before starting with a...
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    Fan on Motherboard- broken piece

    I have an M5A97 and I am currently assembling it at the moment; I attached an AMD Phenom ii x4 to it and then went to put on the fan. While using the latches that can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNb7yrKNhqA one them broke and because of the thermal paste, the fan/heatsink is...
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    Cant Install MOH CD 2

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.games (More info?) Ive just got a new PC and Im trying to install Medal of Honor. The problem is that when I get the dialog box 'Setup needs the next Disc' I put Disc 2 in but the system immediately says 'Setup could not find a file on the...
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    Is this allot of writes or not?

    I have a Sandisk SSD which I used for testing and stuff 'first SSD' and it now has 34TB of writes but still works perfect and really fast. Can't the extreme's take up to 250TB at LEAST until they start just slowing down?
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    Disk Cleanup

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) Why does the number of files increase after the above is performed. Norton displays and increase in number of files scanned after disk management is performed. Thanks, -- Clay
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    Besnchmark - Tesla Vs GeForce

    Hello, I know that this topic has already been discussed. However I start this thread because I need a GPGPU and because I found an interesting test. Premising that I need to run heavy parallel financial calculations with Matlab, I would like to find the best value for money :D (and I think...
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    Task Manager does not open

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) When I right click on the Task Bar the menu appears, but clicking on Task Manager does not do anything. I have run Stinger, adaware, have McAfee Antivrus and have ensured that Task Manager properties are "not...
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    .net broadcast viewer end program XP

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Everytime I shutdown in XP I am getting an 'Ending Program' window titled ..NET broadcast viewer. Anyone know what this is and/or how to fix it?
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    Driver camera sony vaio vgn-cr35 win 7

    My webcam doesnt work, i wanna get diver camera for Sony Vaio VGN-CR35G Windows 7. Anybody helps me?
  30. Spazta

    Is The Alineware M17x Worth It?

    I am looking into buying a gaming laptop, I've been trying to decide about a gaming laptop. I definitely want a laptop, no desktop, need a portable system. The specs on the M17x are fairly built (I was gonna upgrade RAM and display) and I've seen reviews and look's amazing (I'm not buying it for...
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    Connecting outside Instant Messegers

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) I am new to IM and we want people in our organization to be able to connect with people outside of our organization. We are using exchange IM services. -- John
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    Defrag Software

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) I would be most grateful if people could give their opinions on which of the following two products they think are best for defragging: O&O Defrag Pro Edition Raxco Perfect Disk Thanks for your time. Si...
  33. R

    7350 connected local usb hub windows 7 pro

    Hello, I have an HP Photosmart 7350 that my notebook with Windows 7 Pro can see, but can't print to it.
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    SP2 manual service startup problems

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Several services set to start manually, dont startup when called. This is since SP2 installation. I'd be grateful if someone can confirm if MS knows about this already. -tyl
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    WinXp SP2 Installed.. Now Windows Won't Even Load

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I installed SP2. I reboot. Windows is loading. Blue bar scrolls by. Monitor goes blank, I hear Cd rom spin, then it reboots. Repeats this process until I unplug the computer. Windows did not load successfully last...
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    Reputation Code

    Archived from groups: alt.games.baldurs-gate (More info?) Does anyone know the cheat code to produce the bandit who is called the reputation man, that gives you the option of raising or lowering your rep by one point each time you talk to him. I'm experimenting with my party and I clued him...
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    start menu new programmes installed

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Hi I have a programme which is annoying me, I installed windows xp home ed as my old set up was playing me up. When I press the start button now it always says I have new programmes installed and highlights loads of...
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    Windows Slow Boot Up Problem - Please Help

    hey all , here is my rig specifications : Processor Intel Core I7 960 @ 3,20 Ghz Motherboard Asus P6X58D-E Graphics Card : Asus GTX 470 RAM: Twinmos 8gbs of memory (2x4) @ 1333mhz PSU : FSP Group Everest 800watts (80 plus certified) Win 7 Ultimate 64bit OS my computer normally performs really...
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    Windows Protection Error - Device VTD?

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) had a few problems rebuilding a pc from 2 old ones. firstly it wouldnt boot up, now got passed that and it boots. problem is it always prompts me to go into safe mode.then displays message "while initializing device VTD...
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    Splice

    Archived from groups: rec.games.trading-cards.magic.rules (More info?) Can you splice the same card twice onto arcane? (reveal one copy twice and pay its splice cost twice, onto one arcane spell)