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    Question TVCenter rev. 6 from Pinnacle

    Hello, I installed the Pinnacle dual sat PCI 4000i in my windows 10 computer and also their TVCenter rev. 6 . Everything seems to work fine except that the tvcenter crashes when switching channels and sometimes just on its own. The event viewer says the error is: .NET Runtime version...
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    [SOLVED] Im looking to build a PC specifically for Sims 4 but i will also be playing other games too. I really need your recommendations, please help.

    Hello. I want to build a gaming desktop for Sims 4 with all packs and mods/custom content. I want to play Sims at the highest setting possible. I will also be playing other games as well. I really need help on choosing which parts for the best performance but I don't want to pay extra for...
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    GTX 1070 Issues

    Hello! Specs: Ryzen 7 1700X 16gb DDR4 GTX 1070 AsRock Killer SLI/ac X370 I recently upgraded from a GTX 750 Ti, and upon installing the new GTX 1070, it refuses to boot in the top PCIe X16 slot. The fans spin as normal, but nothing appears on the display. When I move to the card to the...
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    m.2 wd black

    I have a Asus Z97M plus MB. I was looking to have WD Black m.2 PCIe ssd installed [url=https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820250097&ignorebbr=1] But I was told on my MB I wont get the full performance of that ssd.
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    R9 290x a fan is too loud

    I have a 2 fan 4GB ASUS R9 290x, both of the fans have different styles. The one that I'm having a problem with is missing a blade, quite sure it's not the problem, and it's a bit unstable. I use MSI Afterburner on it and play the some of the Latest AAA games. The fan gets loud at 40% + fan...
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    Cooler not compatible with the Motherboard? Help!

    So I think I'm getting closer to building my first ever desktop! However, on pcpartpicker.com it says that my cooler may not be compatible with my motherboard. Can someone check this and confirm or deny it? And if they truly aren't compatible, what should I switch to? Here is my part list...
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    I5 7600 Normal Temp (stock fan)

    Hello, Last week, i build up my first rig, an I5 7600.. well i would like to Know with the stock intel fan and Artic silver 5 Temp what is the normal Temp for this setup.. Ambiant room: 22 c CPU temp: between 38-45 c
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    Plugged two fans into a splitter but

    Hi,My mobo gigabyte GA-H110M-A has only one fan header so I bought a fan splitter in order to plug both of my fans which are corsair AF120 and standard one that came with my corsair R88 case but one fan had been detected which is the AF120 so I wanna know what is the problem and how to solve it
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    How Much wattage do I need for a gaming pc?

    Hello, my name is jay, and I was wondering, if I'm going to buy a gaming computer, how much watts do I need for my psu. The following parts are the parts that I will be using for this gaming pc. Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler MSI H110M...
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    Laptop shut down

    Laptop shutdown and tried prior suggestions. Nothing is working. Will not come on with battery, without battery, plugged in or not.
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    Will this pc run bf4 on ultra full hd atleast 100fps,and other new games and does it have any weak parts ?

    CPU - 243,90 € http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/31679/dsxrs/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-3-5-GHz-LGA1150-suoritin-boxed Graphics Card - 619,90 http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/49758/fbdgh/MSI-GeForce-GTX-980-Twin-Frozr-V-Gaming-4096-Mt-naytonohjain Motherboard - 129.00...
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    Is this a good setup for my gaming pc?

    ■ casing: NZXT Phantom Series 530 Black ■ cooler: Cooler Master silent Pro M2 1000w ■ motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ■ Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K Boxed ■ Videocard: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Gaming 3G ■ RAM: 4 x 4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws F3-12800CL9Q-16GBRL ■ SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 500GB MZ-7TE500BW...
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    Medium CPU case with great cable management

    I currently have an Aerocool Strike-X one case... It's also medium but I'm not quite happy with it's cable management portion... Any Medium CPU case out there that has great cable management? especially behind the motherboard.... Also I'm planning to upgrade to watercooling in the future and I...
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    How to setup backup drive?

    Hi guys, I am a first time builder. I am installing my OS on a SSD and saving other stuff on a HDD. How would I setup a 'backup saving drive/system'? Would that even be necessary? I have no idea how the backup stuff works... My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate (I don't know if that affects anything but...
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    Which notebook for travel/school/gaming with Linux(ArchLinux) for about 1100-1400$

    Hello, I am looking for a new notebook, because my Samsung 535-u3c is overheating and throttling. My needs are: 1) lightweight 2) good battery life 3) gaming 4) good for travel 5) good display 6) good for linux I have found seven notebooks: 1)Acer Aspire V5-573G(cheapest, good display, very...
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    Do i need a i7 3770 for certain games?

    I heard some games requires a good CPU, is that true? i know a lot of people would say i5 3570 is enough which is probably true for 90% of the games out there but what about very demanding mmorpgs and open world sandbox games? i would imagine having a i7 3770 would actually help on a decent...
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    Processor speed

    Hello, is it possible to change a amd dual core processor e1 1200 to a faster processor its so slow
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    Quietest, Reliable Power Supply - Help

    Hi All, I've been reading through various articles and websites (special thanks to Tom's Sticky Thread on this forum for PSU ;) ). However, one thing I didn't see much discussion of (even on recommended sites like Hardware Secrets) was the Audio Noise Level for Power Supplies. I'd like to...
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    Files and configuration Transfer Assistant

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I performed the Files and configuration Transfer Assistant from One Machine with win XP Home Edition, selecting the option All (Files and Configuration), then I create again the machine using the System Recovery...
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    Uninstall canon multipass C70 printer

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) My printer Canon Multipass C70 printer doesn't work. Uninstalling via "Control panel / Software" is not possible, following message appears: "Can't load dll's". How can I uninstall the printer in another way and reinstall...
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    PLEASE RATE & COMMENT

    Please Rate and Comment if this build is a GO ! I changed the Mobo from Asus to Asrock, No issues will emerge right? apu. AMD Trinity A10-5800K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280 mobo. ASUS F2A85-M LE (<-will be replaced by this board -->) Asrock F2A55M-VG3...
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    Xeon 5520 (Nehalem) vs. Harpertown

    I am ordering parts to build a dual quad system to run game servers on, and the more I can run from this box the better. Obviously the Nehalems are going to be better as they are a newer architecture, but how much of an increase in performance am I going to get comparing it to say a Harpertown...
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    Is onboard graphics card using virtual memory

    is onboard graphics using virtual memory
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    ATI 4850 VS NVDIA 250 GTS?

    Plz help me 2 choose one !! I have also heard that ati 4850 does have overheating problem. I usually keep my pc on for more than 10hrs so will ati take it ?? And are there any such problems with 250gts ?? I got an intel mobo DG41RQ, so will ati be friendly with intel ?
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    Radeon HD 7970 GHZ version 5 monitors - issue/advice needed.

    Hello everyone, thank you for reading this! I'm currently running an Radeon HD 7970 GHZ version gpu.. it has 6 slots, 4 mini-display ports and 2 DVI. So far i was running 3 monitors and one TV on this PC...3 monitors @ eyefinity 5760x1080 and a 42" inch TV above that. everything was connected...
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    "Tour computer might be at risk"

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Every time I boot up, now that I have SP2, I get the "Your computer might be at risk" balloon. I have the SP2 firewall off, because I'm satisfied with the 3-layer-deep protection that I have without it. Is there a way to...
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    Does the android 4 0 netbook have windows Xp?

    Does the Google Android 4.0 Netbook have windows XP cause I wanted to get gta 4 for pc but people say I need windows xp can anyone help?
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    How to install a new dsl modem to a existing wireless network

    Hello, I have a wireless set up at home and recently had to replace my DSL modem (due to my cat knocking over my coffee cup and spilling coffee on my old modem) I have managed to connect to the internet directly through the modem, but want to connect wireless. How can I connect my new modem to...
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    I have a am2+ mobo want to play games like nfs run and gta 4

    i have this mobo http://in.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM2/M2AMX/#overview and amd athlon 64X2 4600+ can it run good games or i should upgrade my processor m not thinking for new mobo. what processor should i buy and i have sapphire amd/ati 6670 ddr5 card
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    Attempted overclock of 3Gb AMD Radeon 7950

    Hello, Can anyone help me fix this - I attempted to see what overclocking my 7950 graphics card would be like, with a view to switching off overclocking / overdrive afterwards. When I activated graphics overdrive in the AMD Vision centre, the pc crashed - the screen intermittently blacks out and...
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    Mron sharp view driver for windows 7

    i have purchased mron sharp view camera 16.0 mega pixel. even after downloading the driver thru the cd, i am unable to make it work. kindly help.
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    error msg

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Has anyone seen this error msg while trying to run windows update
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    Ip configuration

    Hello, I have a laptop and recently had internet added by my cable company it isnt working now after three days of it working great i searched what might be wrong with it and it said no ip can i fix this?onfiguration how c
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    System32 folder opens on startup

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I noticed a couple of days ago that the system32 folder opens up when I logon. Running Ad-Aware I found II22.exe and b2search, which I cleaned up. However, how do I stop the system folder opening. Windows XP Home.
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    PC freeze with sound looping

    Hello everyone, I joined TH because of this extremely annoying problem. First of all I would like to say that I have done quite a research on forum sites about this problem and yes there were thousands of entries about the very same specific problem but yet I could not bring it to a conclusion...
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    Dell plastic retaining clips for touchpad ribbon cable

    Hello, Where can I purchase plastic retaining clips for the ribbon cables in my Inspiron M5010
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    Hp 5-in-1 card reader part no for EMEA region

    What is the part no. for hp 5-in-1 card reader part no for EMEA region and is it compatible with HP Probook 6560b?
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    Lenovos dual screen laptop

    http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=386284 Noticed this just before, forget msis dual screen laptop they were thinking of releasing... this thing has the power :D FORM FACTOR : Notebook PROCESSOR : Core i7-920XM 2.0 GHz MEMORY : 8GB STORAGE : 320GB hard drive DISPLAY : 17”...
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    Function keys that you can use to unfreeze screen

    I have a HP Laptop Notebook, and one day I had a website I was working on and for what ever reason the screen just froze. I couldnt use the ( X) key or backspace or refesh,or esc. My question is can you use a fn key along with the esc key or the use of a ctrl key to unfreeze the screen? Thanks...
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    Motorola T730: Turn Off Power Up/Power Off Music & Graphics?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.motorola,alt.cellular.verizon (More info?) Just got a T730 today, and have gone through the menus and manual, but I don't see a way to turn off the music and/or graphics during power up and power off of the phone. Can this be done? Thanks.