RISC

Since x86, CISC processors are microcoded, could you microcode a RISC processor and make it a CISC processor? I feel like I am missing a lot about this topic so please don't bash me (a.k.a. I'm a newbie to microcode).

So I'm recently new to PC building and built my first rig earlier this year. The other day I picked up a AMD-8350 Black Edition, 8 Cores, 32 nm, and at stock clocks. I had a Cooler Master D92 on my previous AMD-6300 (wanted a little extra horse power for some games coming up this year ;)). I...

I bought a home theater 5.1 and I've connected the laptop to tv through HDMI and I connected the sound to the theater by optic sound cable but the rear speakers didn't work at all, although I've checked the connections I tried to connect the sound directly from the laptop to the theater , and...

Hello, like the above I would like to know if there is enough space to add in a new power supply and a new graphics card. I opened the machine up but I just can't tell. https://picasaweb.google.com/113919952366615568489/November62012#5807760072372007266...

Hello, I got a new computer with windows 7. I did not take the free two month anitvirus offered by Norton. When it expired,I tried to install AVG as that was what we had been using before. I ended up going with MCAFEE out of desperation for the next year. We are a smallchurch and I would like...

Okay. I need help. I need to buy a new heatsink, and this is the one I've chosen: http://www.alpchat.com/images/scythe-katana-2-1.jpg It's socket 478, as is my motherboard. Problem is, I don't know if it will fit. This is my computer: http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4748/24551957jf3.jpg...

Just out of interest I would like to see what people prefer High performance loud fans or silent low performance fans

Hi Everyone and good evening. I'm just new here and this would be my first post on tom's hardware forums. I'm having trouble on my Windows XP system, I randomly receive a bsod message. Well my primary culprit was my RAM unfortunately I've used memtest but it didn't show any errors after an...

My computer was connected to the UPS(My UPS was connected to power for charging) during a heavy thunderstorm... During the thunderstorm my elcb tripped... i had to turn off my ups power to revert the elcb, otherwise it kept on tripping... but later when i tried to turn on the computer, the...

Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.slr-systems (More info?) Nikon DX2 first impressions. Skin tones. Says it all in two words. I spent some time with a DX2 at a recent Expo and decided it is absolutely a better portrait camera and better at reproducing skin tones than the current line up...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips (More info?) Okay I just got a sempron 2200 retail in the mail put it in a system I am making for an old friend and it didnt work to make sure it wasnt the motherboard I put in an older xp chip and it works fine so what do I do to get a...

I am replacing my SCSI raid array with an ATA raid (less noise from drives and fans...). I need to move the data. However, I have a feeling that my 340w PS will not be able to handle 6xSCSI + 6xIDE at the same time. So I want to use a second PS for the ATA drives. However, an ATX PS does not...

I've been having some issues with my Logitech Quickcam lately. It was working fine up until about halfway though last week. It started with it finding a software update and when I installed it the camera didn't work. I tried reinstalling the non updated programing and still nothing. The my...

Just wondered what experiences anyone may have had using a printer with this capability? I'm thinking of replacing my second printer with something cheap. It won't see a lot of use so I'm not too fussed about ink costs etc... One thing I would like is to be able to print directly onto cds...

Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?) Hello, I have two computers. I use one and wife uses other. Connected to Internet with a router. I have one printer. A HP LaserJet 1320 that I connect to with a USB cord. Question, can I hook the second computer to the same printer with...

Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?) Hello. I think I need to replace Epson Stylus Color 880 printer because every time I print, I get black wheel/roller marks and blobs. I tried clean every places, but no go. It seems fine if I am only feeding paper without printing. Maybe...

Just wondered if n e one owns one and is it good for games?? Looks Wicked Though :-p

i like my camera and I can post my pictures on face book but the only thing is I dont no how to share my pictures on face book. In the setup menu it says to download the KODAK Share Button App but where do I get that and how do I download it to my camer?

Hello,iam praveen. i had a problem with mine cpu switch. when i press mine cpu switch the cpu doesn't start but the power supply is going to the cpu.Then i stoppd the main power supply and again on it then the cpu switch automatically on, but again the same problem the system doesn't start.i...

I need a driver for s2w 3300u driver windows 7

I'm in the process of putting the X3210 qua core into my MSI P35 Neo 2, and there is a setting for the overclock FSB jumpers that the manual doesn't give much info about. The choices are 200mhz, 266 mhz and 333mhz. What should it be? I'd like to clock the system out to 3.2-3.6ghz at some point...

what are the pros of using aluminum case fans compared to normal plastic ones?

Looking to get a nice replacement HSF for my P4 3.2 800fsb. I am unsure if I want to overclock, if at all, but i'd like to keep my system running in tip top shape any how. Was hoping I could get some good suggestions here.