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Well, recently built my first gaming pc. specs are as follows: MoBo: Asus P8B75-m/csm CPU: i7 3770 @ 3.4 ghz GPU: EVGA GTX 680 SC RAM: 8 Gigabytes of Corsair Vengeance DDR3 PSU: Raidmax 730w Bronze PSU Put this together about a month or two ago, and I'm not getting the framerates I used to in...

Hey this is my first build and I have my computer built as of now. I really want to get gaming soon but I'm not sure if I should wait for the next gen in GPUs or just buy now. Im looking to spend around $750 on a graphic card(s). Is there going to be that much of a performance boost in Kepler or...

I am trying to install Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 on Windows 7 (actually, re-install it) and I am having a big problem.... it keeps on freezing a little more than halfway through the install and then stops for about 30 minutes, then tells me that it 'encountered an error' (doesn't...

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Hello all, I recently put together my first PC to be able to play the game Rift. It works great, but I have to run the game on the second to lowest settings, which sucks. I would love to be able to run it at least on High if not Ultra. Please help me find a new graphics card, somewhere in the...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely (More info?) I've tried everything I can think of: * system properties > remote tab > advanced button all check boxes checked appropriately * Connected directly to DSL Modem - No Firewall * made sure services are running -...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) After I install service pack 2 our company custom software starts having display issues. It seems like it might be memory related. Is there a way to figure out whats going on with sp2? It works fine without it...

does the fan on this thing ever not run? just plugges a new one in, and just browsing the web it's running at 24% fan speed (42 degrees C). It's not loud (I have the comp on the desk next to me with the cover off and it's hardly noticeable), but I'm just wondering if I should worry about the...

Hello, I need to print a lot of solid black on transparency film. Any suggestions as to which printer is better? I have tried the 2 that I currently have, 1 laser and 1 ink jet and there are too many spots. I need it solid black. Thanks!!!

I have PC running Win 7 64bit OS, Some time back i have installed VMware and allocated around 70GB. I have uninstalled the VMware software, but it did not release the disk space. I ran spacesniffer and it is showing this space as Unknow. How can i reclaim this space. Thanks.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.vc.language,microsoft.public.vc.mfc,microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi: I wrote a service program on XP. The service can be started manually in the Control Panel - Service program, but I could not start it programmatically; call...

Hello, i removed RST software by mistake although i dont use RAID i reinstalled newest version. now all atapi devices say driver missing or invalid any thoughts??

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...

i am using windows7 o.s internet connect for last one year.but this weak network connected ping on other ip and my network place show on all other system name. but internet not connect.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) i'm trying to set up a network domail with users having their own profile stored on the server. but every time i enter a path it comes up with "enter a valid path name" please help i don't get it -- mick

Hello, is it possible to change a amd dual core processor e1 1200 to a faster processor its so slow

Hey guys, I am having a hard time deciding between a few different case, i am requesting your opinions on them. 200R Haf 912 Core 3000 Bitfenix Ghost Thanks -Dominic

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...

My computer is crashing and leaving no dump files in my kernel memory roots. When it crashes the screen goes black but is still illuminated. The sound blares various loud vibrating tones resembling the music or voice i was listening to. I then restart my computer and go random amounts of time...

Hello, I cant get my game farmville to load and was wondering if its because of this sorrtbls.nlp it keeps comin up on screen can you help me please

Hello hello, [1] So I'm working on my first build and I'm in need of my first case! I'm not planning to overclock nor use watercooling for now. The motherboard will probably be a Z77X UD3H/D3H. Apart from the obvious preferences of solidness, value for money and good cooling/airflow, I would...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) My CD burner is useless. I have wasted several CD's trying to burn. I have checked services and Changed to automatic. Until I try to burn and the burning program shows completed but the disk doesn't work. I check services...

I'm going to be putting my GPU under water, and as it's not a reference card I'll be using a universal GPU block. This requires heatsinks on the VRAM and mosfets...no problem. However, I don't have an electronics background, and I want to double check I'm not going to short-circuit the board...

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...

Hello,i am using windows 7,and have changed cmos battery twice but all the time i switch on my computer i get cmos settings wrong ,date and time not set during booting and date and time are not saved.i have to set all the time i switchon the computer pls give me a solution

Ok I am kind of a noob when it comes to hardware. I own a Gateway 6800 Gaming PC and one day (doomsday) It wouldn't turn on. I narrowed it down to the motherboard after some diagnostics. Right now it has a i7 920 which I believe is socket LGA 1366 but I could be wrong. I need a new motherboard...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) I used DoubleKiller program and deleted several exe files (like C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe") for Outlook, IE and I am sure other improtant programs, including audio.. Any help on how to reinstall...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) On a new machine with XP Pro (after SP2), occasionally when I enter my password, XP hangs, requiring a cold boot. Fortunately, the next try gets in. Happens when I try to log in initially as an administrator or as a user...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) I set up my laptop to print wirelessly to a printer that is connected to another computer. It works great. But I also have that same printer installed on a usb port, as I sometimes connect to it directly and print that...

I'm trying to put a PC together over the next couple weeks. I've already bought some parts but I'm holding out on others for better prices. I'm working on 3D modeling and some photo editing and possibly video editing as well. Render times and multitasking some pretty intensive programs is key...

Hey all, My 9800 gtx just died on me after about 5 years of faithful service , and also the heatsink decided to give out the day after What card would you suggest that's less than 100 dollars? trying to avoid the 7xxx series nothing but trouble with them so far. And which heatsink would you...

Now I know there are manufacturers like Crucial, Asus, MSI, Asrock, Gigabyte, Kingston, etc, for custom made computers Who provides hardware for the majority of "Walmart" computers. Mainly the computers made by HP, Dell, etc, the low end ones $300-$600 ($600 is usually low specs when you're...

Hello, I have a Serious question I guess. Serious to me obviously. I live in Florida at the moment but will be moving to Pennsylvania soon, I need to take my computer with me. I don't really want to get it shipped to me. I was wondering if I could Put my computer in a suit case but make sure I...

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...

Hello! :) Im almost ready to pull the trigger on the configuration linked bellow: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/CctU im going to use it mostly for gaming and a little bit of photoshop editing. So what do you guys think?

okay so I installed win 7 pro on my laptop, it's not the original computer the cd key is assigned to. everthings working, it even let me update it to sp1, but what happens after 30 days, it says some features will not be available? such as? will I be able to use at all?

Looking to finally get a new desktop with my Tax refund money. Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better) Budget Range: $1500 Before Shipping System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, creating home movies Are you buying a monitor: No Do you need to buy OS...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) I just purchased the Sony HDR-FX1 HD camcorder and I can only get XP to recognize the camera when it is set to firewire convert the HD video to standard DV. I have tried everything, including SP2. The device manager will...

Is it possible to have my SSD running on AHCI My 2x 500GB WD Black running in RAID 0 and my 2TB seagate barracuda running on AHCI too?

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 ?