Mainframe

Forum discussion tagged with Mainframe.
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    Graphics Card Help!

    Hi, I have need a graphics card go run in a pcie 2.0 x16 slot. I am building a budget pc for gaming, so I need the card to be below £70 Will it be capable of running bf4 (along with my athlon 5350 and 4GB ram) and minecraft? At what FPS? Thank you.
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    Cpu to cpu data transfer?

    SEND ANSWER TO: felund@yahoo.com
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    parts from dim 4300 to dim 8300 ok?

    Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Will the parts from a dimension 4300 fit onto the motherboard of a dimension 8300? My 4300 MB is screwed and i wanna add the parts onto a new motherboard. Its a P4 1.7gh with 768 SD RAM.
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    Windows 7 drivers/Xp CD

    I have a ASUS M3N72-D motherboard and a X-Fi Extreme gamer sounds card. Both I have CDs for, but they came with Windows XP and Windows Vista drivers. How would i get the windows 7 drivers? Could i just use the Xp disks?
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    AMD Athlon64 x2 4200+

    I own a Gateway GT5034 computer with a AMD Athlon64 x2 4200+ motherboard. This unit is far beyond the warranty and thus Gateway won't help me resolve my issue without having to pay for tech support. My issue is that I recently used my recovery CD and rolled the tower back to factory. I have...
  6. skreenname

    Please Explain how this is possible. [Hihger-end CPU with lower 3DMARK

    3DMARK VANTAGE scores So me an my dad built his computer today. We ran 3DMARK, and when we saw my old score [ I used my same email for activation on his computer as mine. ] was much higher in the CPU section we were confused. He's got a Phenom II 955 @ 3.2 GHz, and I have a Phenom 9650 @...
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    Graphics card for Dimension 4700?

    Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Are there graphics cards available for the PCIx slots in the Dimension 4700? -- WalterB
  8. johnsonma

    The most astounding fact

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D05ej8u-gU Pretty inspiring.
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    do i need a sound card

    heres my current sound setup- i use my mobos stero sound which i have hooked up via a mini plug to two rca plugs into a decent pioneer stereo with 2 decent floor speakers. this setup current OWNS any comptuer speaker setup for listening to music. Would a sound card improve my stereo listening...
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    choice for case and coolers

    Im decide to go for a i4770K + gtx780 build. But I do not know much for other hardware choice as using laptop only for 5 years... So I wonder what would the right build be for the rest of the part. My main concern is if the fan/cooler will fit in, coz I heard ram height could potentially cause...
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    If a just built PC goes bang on power-up...

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,uk.comp.homebuilt (More info?) ......what's the most likely thing I did wrong? I had a gunshot noise, a flash, and smoke coming from (near) the PSU. And which components are likely to be fried? Cheers, Fred.
  12. omaroma11

    Oc 560 ti 1 gb

    i needed help on knowing what a good overclock would be for a 560 ti 1 gb from evga thank you
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    Monitor Buying Advice Please

    As topic says i've decided to finally break down and buy a new flat screen monitor. Ive had this dell one for ages but the brightness seems to be going. With a 180-200 budget I'd be using it mainly for xbox 360/computer This week newegg has...
  14. R

    How to bypass color printing in epsontx110 printer

    Hello, how to disable color ink cartidges?
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    IPS vs TN vs I can't make up my mind

    Hello, I recently built a new computer from the ground up and even added the GTX 480 Nvidia video card with an i7 processor. To make a long story short ... I now have an amazing rig hooked up to an older 19'' LCD panel. Just like when I bought my video card I came here for questions and...
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    LCD 17" Acer vs LG vs ViewSonic in Wide Screens???

    I only have choice between these LCD monitors: Acer : AL1716F (AL-1716-FS) 17" SILVER WIDESCREEN...
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    Can I get rid of this high frequency noise from my tube?

    I just bought a Sony Wega Trintron 27" and I love it. But it emmits a high freq. noise from the tube that is annoying. I can't take it back and exchange it because it was on sale really cheap and it sold out and that model is being discontinued. If I took it to a repair shop, could they fix that...
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    Question concerning Benq FP241W and resolution

    Hi- I'm looking at getting my first LCD monitor- the Benq FP241W mostly because of all the good reviews I'm seeing here using the search function and on the internet. I'll be using it primarily for gaming and web surfing with an ATI Radeon x1900xtx. Anyone using the monitor for gaming...
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    Which Direction Should I Mount the Fan?

    Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right category or not, if its not feel free to move it. I just got a computer that, for some reason, the oem didn't install any fans in the case. I just purchased a 120mm fan for the rear vent, there is already a place to put it and everything is ready. I just...
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    Installing Canoscan FB 320P

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I have problems installing my Canoscan FB 320P in Windows XP, Packard Bell PC. My XP scanner driver doesn't seem to be working although it's the official Canon XP driver. Do I need to make other adjustments to my settings...
  21. Drax8

    Question on how I should have Page File set up for my system

    Hello, I am having some issues with my system, and I think it may have to do with how page file is set up. I am by no means an expert, in fact I'm really new to alot of the terminology and processes involved. So here's my setup, I have windows 7 64, and I have 3 hard drives. The C drive is a...
  22. cangelini

    How To: Build An HTPC (With Windows 7)

    After years of trying (unsuccessfully) to build a HTPC that a family would actually use, Chris Angelini thinks that AMD and Microsoft may have finally gotten it right. He outlines his hardware, software, and asks for reader input in this How To. How To: Build An HTPC (With Windows 7) : Read more
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    Webcam

    what software i need to download if my web cam is longitech m/n:v-uw21?
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    P4C vs P4E overclocking with IC7 board issues.

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.overclocking (More info?) I recently did an upgrade and series of mods at the same time to a successfully opverclocked system that went quite sour for a while. System was an Abit IC7 (i875p) and a Pentium 4 2.6c processor with a Thermalright 900u cooler...