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Hi guys, I just bought an old XP computer for $200 to use for indie games when I'm over at the GF's place and it currently has a crappy 300W PSU. Anyway, with the advice of the guys here I ordered this HD 6670 GPU for it... http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=69521 and I was thinking maybe I...

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Less than 1 month BUDGET RANGE: Under $1000 After Rebates SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: RAW photo processing (Bibble Pro, Canon 10MP RAW), Video editing (Sony AVCHD), light gaming (Urban Terror, Alien Arena PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse PREFERRED...

So, my old rig is coming on 6 years old and im thinking of doing a new build. my main question is do i spend the extra money to go socket 2011 and SB-E, or 1155 and ivy bridge. my only reasoning behind 2011 is that it would allows me to upgrade to IB-E in the future and not need to buy...

My build is this: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.00 @ CPL Online) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.00 @ CPL Online) Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard...

System Specs Processor - Q6600 2.4 Ghz Motherboard - ASUS P5KC (BIOS version 1203) RAM - 4GB DDR3 (x1) Graphic Card - Sapphire 6770 1GB GDDR5 HDD - WD Caviar Green 1TB PSU - Cooler Master 460 W As you can see my processor is quite old and runs at 1066 FSB (stock) so I tried OCing it to 1333...

Hello, I ask about HP(HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower)devices and drivers

Hello, Is there any disadvantage to use a 64 bit OS with only 4GB ram? I would imagine that the addresses for 64 bit are bigger, therefore it would eat up more memory than the address page of a 32 bit OS. Is that the case? If yes, then is a 32 bit OS more recommended than a 64 bit OS for...

Hi, I have a computer with a A8N-SLI motherboard. Recently it stopped and I disconnected the powers supply and tested using the paper-clip test which indicated the power supply had failed. I bought a replacement power supply and intalled it. However, the new power suppy does not have the two...

Hello, When I open a PDF file using Adobe, only one page opens, not the entire document. To access the next page, I have to open a new window. On my Vista computer, the entire document will open. How do I fix or change so the entire document opens?

Planning on having a gaming computer built for me. Curious what you think about the equipment to play modern / new games at HIGH settings (I'm sick and tired of my ultra low sttings, 600x800 for these games on my laptop). I appreciate any future advice you may have! CPU - Intel i5-3570K...

I'm trying to figure out if this is possible, and I'll explain exactly what I'm trying to do. What I want to accomplish is this. I want to set up one computer, but have to screens, that are running two versions of the exact same software. This is a lot more complex than it sounds. I...

Well i have two question! 1. what does the die of the CPU or GPU have to do with it i see people all the time saying that the new GPU/CPU are 40nm and not 55nm and i dont get the diffarence! )i thought the smaller the better because less heat but i went for a tour to intel and they told me...

Fractal design 1000 Intel pentium G860 Radeon hd 5780 - I know my CPU may bottleneck this, but I can get one for an unbelievably cheap price (£85!) 550W XFX Pro Series ATX PSU with EasyRail™ Technology 4gb ram 500gb western digital HD GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Is all of this compatible?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) I am trying to transfer a 60mb file. while we can send instants messages , this file won't transfer - we get error message about a firewall. Both machines are standalone, running XP, and connected to the internet via...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.hp.hardware (More info?) Hello! I am looking for an operation manual (or a programming manual) for the HP7550A plotter. Where can I download one (preferrably in pdf format), or can anyone send it to me by email? I want to hook up this ancient piece of hardware...

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) I just ordered a computer for a friend. When I got the acknowlegement e-mail, I realized that I completely spaced out and entered my own billing info with his credit card number. I just sent an e-mail off to Dell, but I'm wondering if...

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?) I was given a Compaq D500 desktop as a gift. I want to upgrade the OS from Win2000 to Win XP pro or Home Ed. I do not have any of the original disks that came with the machine. Can it be done easily? Can anyone give me any pointers on...

i have two external hardrives, well a laptop hardrive and a desktop hardrive in enclosures, and they were working fine with windows 7, but then i installed a virtual disc program virtual clonedrive and now they won't show up at all. anyone else have a similar problem or know what may have...

Greetings everyone, first time poster here but I have been lurking for a while. I am stuck in a bit of a dilemma about my first homebuild. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks a lot. I am selling my macbook pro to a friend because macs are not the best for game design, even with...

CPU: Intel i5 760 2.8ghz (quad core) GPU: GTX 770 2GB RAM: 12GB I'm not sure my CPU is good enough. I might be able to overclock to 3.6 but I've got a stock fan and I'm not an expert at overclocking.

well as the title said im looking to over clock it i just got it so im gonna let it run a couple of days before i do it but id like to get ready so what programs will i need it comes with overclocking software with a crappy prebuilt in overclock button but id like to know whats the hottest id...

Hello I purchased a D-Link wireless N router but didnt get a usb adapter with it. I bought the router on the internet. Can I use any usb adapter or do I have to purchase one that specifically goes with this router

ThermalTake CASE ARMOR VA8003BWS BLK WINDOW 25CM FAN Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (2 x 3.0 GHZ) 1333FSB - 6 MB ASUS P5N-D S/L 1333FSB (NVIDIA 750i) 4GB DDR2 PC-6400 800 MHZ (4 x 1 GB 800) 2 x Leadtek NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 512MB DDR3 2xDVI (SLI Setup) HIPER POWER 880W Low Noise/SLI...

Hi, For future planning purposes. I have a Phenom Agena 2.2 Gz 9500 (Yes the old bugged version, runs fine for me) I will of course be upgrading to something more reliable, and faster in the next 6 months and dont really want to go over $200. What sort of upgrades should i be considering? If...

So, awhile back I had my eye on the 660 ti when it was released. Just having right under the amount to get it, I am now kinda glad because they are generally $300 and for the cheapest 670 which is $350 I think it would be more beneficial to spend the extra on a gtx 670. Looking at benchmarks on...

I just purchased Rage off of Steam. It is running smooth as silk for me, but the textures are not just blurry; it seems as though many of them are straight up missing. The issue plagues every single frame of the game and is making it utterly unplayable. I am running it on a 1GB Radeon 5870 with...

I have a Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5093 running Windows 7 64-bit. The thing has been acting up after a year and a half of use by hardly ever turning on and having a blank screen with no fan when I try to turn it on. It was working for a week before New Year's and pretty much stopped working...

I just put together a new build and I'm using AMD FX6300 AM3+ Socket, I need a heatsink with fan that blows sideways, or basically out the vent fan in the back of my case. I know some blow straight out a side panel vent, but I have an intake fan there so I want it to blow sideways instead of up...

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) happy new year all! have a dell 920 all in one printer that won't print or copy with the black ink cartridge. page just comes out blank. if there is any color on the page it prints it in color, but skips anything black. i actually have...

www.csansa.blog spot.com (sorry, its censoring the link - am I not allowed to post this?) I'm doing a project for my Convergence Technology class. We're giving a presentation on something related to that subject and I want to crowdsource an essay about convergence technology, then present the...

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Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000 (More info?) Hello, I've a M2352 that the wireless connect speed dropped to 1.0 Mbps from 11.0, and it will not allow connection to the internet. Wireless signal strength still good. Any thoughts on where to troubleshoot? XP Home, Broadcom...

Hey all, this is my first time posting in this section, I’m building a computer for a friend. She wanted it future proof and wanted to keep it for about 4 years and vista compatible. I have built full computers before but this was about 3-4 years ago my last build. I don't have experience with...

Please provide me crack/serial/keygen of Avast pro 5.0.677.00

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?) I bought an older Compaq Deskpro indirectly off Ebay, but the dealer can't give me much info about it, not even it's age. The numbers on the cover are: DPEND-P450/10.0/N4C-6 US 6848 CD47 B131 It's a Pent II system running Win98 and...

what's better for this Vmware or hackintosh to run it on a custom system. intended use is making use of iLife at the best that I can.

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Just got the Inspiron 600M and need a case...suggestions welcome!

I am trying to use ichat AOL is asking for admen. name, id, password ETC. I have no idea what they are. I tried my apple id and p/w, with no luck. Somewhere in my search on how to get rid of this AOL window that keeps popping up when I try ichat, it indicated I need the admin. name and p/w...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.hp.hardware (More info?) My Pavilion 8190 was serving me well enough until I tried upgrading the OS to Win 98 SE. I've "set up" the program so many times I have memorized the key code but cannot get the modem (Lucent winmodem) or sound card properly recognized and...

Hi, I am just gathering a list of components for my new Hackintosh that will also dual-boot into Windows 7. I just need some help on some details and I thought people here may have some good opinions. Here is my component list so far. Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5GHz ASUS Sabertooth X79...