I have a Motorola Surfboard 6121 on Xfinity. Whenever I try to connect the modem to a device with a gigabit port, it never completes the internet cycle. Whenever I connect it to a 10/100 mbps port it works perfecty. However, if I unplug it and plug it into a gigabit ethernet port, it stops...
Toshiba Satellite laptop.Keyboard connector pins damaged off. Its internal keyboard is good (tried and tested). Mouse unresponsive. No O.S. Want to revive it.
I have: 500gb hard disk in it, Windows 8.0 32bit setup.exe fileS, 16 gb flash disk, another working Laptop2, WiFi, USB keyboard, USB...
1. What part of the computer controls the RAM?
2. How do I update drivers on my Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3H.
3. How do I update my BIOS on my Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3H?
4. Do I need to flash my BIOS when changing out a CPU for one of the same model?
5. Should i reset my PC when replacing a CPU of the same...
Hey
So the other day i had a sparkie around to install a LAN port in the wall of my office/bedroom. As i was overseas on a emergency trip, i tasked my wife with the task of explicitly stating to the sparkie that a LAN port was wanted.
And yet, a phone line was installed...
What options do i...
Hello!
I am undergoing an upgrade on some of my components - CPU, RAM, and Motherboard and would need advice if I'll provide enough power to my current and new components.
Scenarios:
- normal browsing
- office work
- video streaming
- moderate to heavy gaming (like 8+ hours per day);
- with...
I just recently got a new GPU, and when I am testing it out, it gave me black screen in some games almost right after starting, while some other games seem to be fine(at least for now).
When it goes black, my monitor would act as if there was no input signal, and I cannot reset my computer with...
I'm thinking about pc upgrades so I'm coming to all of you for advice, please full thoughtful opinions here!
Green team:
Why would you pick Nvidia over AMD?
Why would you pick the GTX 980ti over the Fury X?
What do you think makes Nvidia great and the best?
Red team:
Why would you pick AMD...
I have a relatively outdated (compared to this gen of cards) Sapphire AMD Radeon 7950 HD clocked at 850mhz w/ 3GB of DDR5 RAM. Although it still has some firepower left in it, I would like to OC to squeeze some more out it. I'm thinking of getting rid of it and getting a better card, but I could...
1: I've connected my PC to my TV, via their HDMI sockets.
2: Then on my PC, at: Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Display\Screen Resolution
a: The top box: Shows 2 icons, one for each display, eg: [1] [2]
b: I've set their resolutions to those recommended, ie:
...PC Resolution...
Hi guys.
I would like to ask you about graphics card upgrade. I have Lenovo B500 all-in-on computer and my HD 5570 is getting old. Im considering about R7 260X or GeForce GTX750, but im not sure if it will work.
I found that there is some additional power supply with 6pins on those. Can I...
Ok, so I've asked this before, but I haven't had much luck.
I'm in need of the smallest Micro ATX case I can find. No regard for my specs here, because if it's too small of a case I just won't purchase it. I have ideas on some cases, but I want to know what other people can find. Can anyone...
Hello everybody! I'm not that good at laptop parts...last week i broke my laptops motherboard and I need to find out what motherboard I need to replace, the exact model that works. Can someone tell me? excuse me for my english. The laptop configuration is : Laptop LENOVO G50-70, Intel Core...
So I finally fixed my Mobo though I now have some problems with the software side. My internet speed is slow when I download stuff or upload stuff. I installed the LAN drivers through the CD and didn't read before hand about it killing your speed to dial up levels when you install xlan or...
Hello,
Yesterday I've received my new Asus Extreme board and now I need to buy a good working DDR3 memory for it.
As DDr3 is too expensive at this moment I'm looking to add 2GB o mem.
Does anyone know a good working memory for this board...??? I just don't want to buy a wrong one... hehehe...
I am currently on my second motherboard for this build im doing. The first mobo i had was an Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe. I am using AMD Athlon 64 3500+ with 2 sticks of 1 gig Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 (800 mhz) on a power supply of Antec Truepower 430. However, the motherboard refused to recognize the...
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Hi all,
The above error appeared after I logged in on my Asus A2 (2.6GHz) laptop
which runs XP Home.
I Googled the error but there were references only in languages I do not
understand.
There's nothing in the error log...
Has anyone tried Windows 8 with "Classic Shell" Sourceforge project? I just read about Classic Shell, and it sounds like what I'd need to be willing to upgrade to Windows 8.
Does it just change the start menu or does it change the folders and menu bars too? Does it use a lot of memory? Any...
i want to assemble a totally gaming pc,i have a tight budget ,i was going to use my old lenovo 3000h series cabinet and 80 gb hard disk.
i only have to purchase a gpu,cpu,mobo,ram,psu.
i have selected hd 6670 as graphics card and amd fx 4100 as processor,for motherboard plz i am confused...
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What actually determines the selections of color ink used between photo
color ink and normal color ink? type of paper selection? or something else.
Canon i965
thanks,
Gary
Unfortunately I live in Greece and I just have only those two options …if I want to get a Nec/Mitshu 22 incher.
Nec FE 2111 SB 22''
MITSH Diamond Pro 2070SB
Mitsh 2070 SB goes almost the double price as the the FE 2111 SB 22'
Should I go wrong with the FE ?
I am going to work mainly on...
Not sure where to ask this but is Windows 8 really that bad? it looks interesting but will it make a gaming rig run slower or something? kinda read that a few places and wasnt sure thanks
How to find out how many bits make up each type of SIMM and DIMM module?
The A+ exam wants me to be able to calculate the number of memory modules needed to fill a bank by dividing the external bus by the width of the DIMM or SIMM. But I don't know which SIMM/DIMM has how many bits on it. I...
Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. My computer is frequently blue screening/freezing while playing games, and once just while watching a stream on the internet. I have done every possible thing I can imagine, I've checked for registry errors, ran a full antivirus software scan, blew all...
HI...i have a question about the New WD drives that just came out (Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM)
Are these as fast as the Seagate drive (Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb)
The seagates benches very high on the Toms Hardware...
When I do the asus install-all i get a blue screen at some point and freeze at another point. Also, sometimes the computer will turn on/off/on/off before turning on for good (waiting 2-3 seconds before restarting each time). I'd just really love some support from an expert, I have 20 days in...
Hello everyone,
I have a medion computer which is quite old (more than 4 years old) which is getting me stressed day after day after day... it's just too slow. Now this is my brothers computer, and I don't want to make/buy him a new computer since I just build myself a new one. I was thinking...
I am trying to disassemble my Acer Aspire One D250. Basically I followed this (http://goo.gl/dSBEH) guide, but when I get to the part where you use a credit card to pop the case off the motherboard, it gets really hard around the touchpad area, and I stop out of fear of breaking it. Have I...
So I recently started work on my first home build; I decided to start by putting together the motherboard components on its box outside the case to test and make sure things worked before putting the mobo into the case and hooking up the optical drive, hard drive, case fans and lights, etc. I...
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Near Future
Budget Range: 1500$ (Can extend if necessary
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, HD Movies
Are you buying a monitor: Later on (would appreciate recomendations)
Parts to Upgrade:
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for...
Approximate Purchase Date: Next week
Budget Range: $1100 Max
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Video editing/ Gaming
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, case
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anything in the U.S.
Country: U.S.
Parts Preferences: N/A
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or...
PURPOSE: I want a much sleeker, slimmer desktop PC.
DILEMMA: I'm thinking about buying the next iteration of the iMac.
Save me from myself!
BUDGET: $1200; acquisition within 3 months.
REQS: small desktop footprint, light gaming (Diablo 3, at most and I can live without fx), hardware drivers...
Approximate Purchase Date: 2-3 weeks
Budget Range: $1500
System Usage: gaming, video editing
Parts Not required: HDD, DVD drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Jewett
Country: US
Parts Preferences: intel/nvidia
Overclocking: Probably
SLI or Crossfire: Definetly in the future
Monitor...
Hii, this will be my first build ever. I currently have a CPU and a MOBO that i got on a combo-deal for about $260 for both.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks
Budget Range: $700 - $775 (Not a penny more)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing Internet, Watching...
Archived from groups: alt.cellular.verizon (More info?)
Anyone here use the Wilson cellular amp?. I just bought one to hook into my
VX6100 I have on Verizon. I have 15 days to decide if this was a prudent
investment before the refund grace period runs out. I have a few questions
that maybe...
I need a very tiny pc with the following criteria:
Must have:
- Tiny form factor
- Should not be noisy (it's for bedroom)
- capable of running Ubuntu (driver issues?)
- play 1080p videos stored locally (mkv files)
- an ethernet port (meh)
- HDMI or DVI output
Optionals:
- Bluetooth...
Greetings all! Long time lurker, finally a member because I am ready to build my own PC!
Below you will find the standard "Ask for Advice", but I have already purchased the parts below. I was wondering if you guys and gals can review the parts and see if there are somethings you may know about...