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I want to upgrade my current cpu g2020 ivy bridge lga 1155 to i5 3570(non k) also ivy bridge lga 1155..my mobo is biostar h61mlv2 with latest bios and their web said it support i5 ivy bridge.. http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=591 if i upgrade my cpu,is it just plug and...

I was looking into getting a BenQ monitor that has an HDMI connection. I am currently using a DVI connected, standard 19" display. When I get the the BenQ monitor, will I be able to have a dual monitor set-up even though it would be with 2 different connections? Any help is appreciated, thanks!

I've been thinking about purchasing this DIY kit from newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1351776) along with a WD Black 1TB HDD. I just want a machine to handle daily functioning and maybe some light gaming. My only real concern is making sure that...

Hmm where to start. So i'm trying to install W7 unto my new pc build. My HDD is a new WD Blue 500g and my motherboard is a secondhand asus 8H67-M PRO from ebay. Now when I put the official W7 disk in, the bios rarely detects the Optical Drive and when it does I get the flashing underscore. So...

Alright guys. Newly built computer, invested over $3,000 Here's the specs: CPU Intel I7 4770k (delided) Motherboard: Gigabyte G1 Sniper 5 (BIOS has been updated from F5 to F7 using QFLASH) Cooler NZXT Kraken x60 280mm Extreme Performance Radiator Temps on all cores 25-28C Orientated in Push...

Battlefield 4? And how well would it run on an amd a8 5600k with nvidia geforce gtx 660

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I have a version of Winxp withSP 1 installed, then i installd the Service pack 2. i wanted to now of a yahoo messenger problem, although its not microsoft's/ My windows hung one day and then i restarted after which...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I use the free Zone Alarm,and there is a new version or update. I received a {not valid Win32 application} notice. I even used a clean install from my desktop. I can't install it. What do I do now? Had no problem with the...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) I am trying to upgrade to Windows Messenger 5.1. The installation goes to the end then says there is an older version of 5.1 and the file is corrupt. I have tried the command line uninstall and tried to reinstall 5.0...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I had to have a Computer shop erase the HD in my Dell Dimension 8250 because Windows XP gave me an error message that Windows Explorer was closing down. That put me in a loop I couldn"t get out of. The error...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) How to change the way my name appears to other people? because windows messenger does not allow me to update it through personal settings in tools option

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) Hello, I have a DVD movie on my computer and would like to copy it to disc, to watch on my DVD player. Though it is currently only opens in Windows Media Player. How can I convert into a file that I can watch on a DVD player...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) I get the message that "the operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer". How can I eliminate those restrictions? I am the administrator!

Help! my windows 7 crashes every time i use the windows experience index..could it be because i overclock my card?? cause it works fine when i play games /furmark 30 mins....

So I recently built a computer and put in the GTX 660 Ti super clocked. Skyrim ran great until a couple days after I started noticing jagged lines running vertically through my screen. I thought it was vga so I switched to HDMI but that didn't do the trick. Help!

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I've had to reinstall windows xp twice on my computer and my C: drive says that I have almost no space left. I was thinking that maybe my other settings were saved from each time I've had to restart. How do I...

We go hands on with Razer's freshest releases: The BlackShark headset, the Taipan mouse and two Razer Naga variants. Are they worth your hard-earned cash? Let's find out... Hands On: Razer BlackShark Headset and 3 Mice : Read more

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) my desktop has been hijacked by a spyware i went to display box and can't change to any other image, my ryte m/key is not working either i have tried a few spyware pgms none seem to restore my desktop. any...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have a persistent problem that I'm unable to solve. After browsing the internet for several minutes (the amount of time varies), my browser crashes. I don't get an error message, I just a a message that says "alert -...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Hi. I don't know if anyone can help me but lately everytime I use fast user switching to switch from one account to another and then back the screen goes black and I am unable to switch back to the original user account...

I been looking at a lot of synth benchmarks and to me it looks like teh 295 GTX User (around 250) is more bang for the buck then the 560 GTX ti what do you all think?

Hi, I am about to finish building my first high end gaming system. But I'm am unable to select a monitor specific to my needs. :( I want the following things to be in a monitor 1]75Hz to 120Hz [Not necessarily for 3D Gaming but for Higher Frame Rates] 2]AH IPS or PLS or TN Panels [Main confusing...

Hi Guys I wanted to know if i should be changing this PSU or if its ok as im worried after reading a lot about cheap PSU's I currently use a Asus M5A97 R2.0 motherboard AMD phenom ii x4 965 black edition at stock(not overclocked as dont know how) HD7870 gpu 8Gb Kingston Hyperx Grey 1600mhz...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) MSN Messenger 6.2 Error Code 0x81000370 I get this message wen i try to coonect to MSN messenger. How do i solve this problemo ? thanks

Hi all, recently built a new PC (GA-78LMT-S2P mobo onboard AMD 760G, ATI Radeon HD4650) and am experiencing background noise (high pitched, varies with computer usage) that's really bugging me. Thing is, it only seems to exhibit this with VISTA. Tried the usual plugging/unplugging various...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) A couple weeks ago I increased my RAM from 1 Gig to 2 Gigs. Since then, my pc started taking longer and longer to reboot. In the beginning it used to take 30 seconds (with less RAM). Then it started taking 3-4...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I have left my three year old play with her nine year old brother for just one minute, and when I return they are still playing the internet game but the screen has turned anticlockwise 90 degrees. Appartently she...

I just purchased Black Ops 2 and yes I know it was probably a stupid purchase. Anyways I fired it up and I'm having this graphical issue not only in multiplayer but singleplayer. I have a HD 7950, 16GB Ram, etc so yes I can run this max settings no problems. I have no issues with any of my other...

No overclocking Specs: Intel Core i5 3570 (not k) Asus Geforce GTX 660 DirectCU II Intel DZ77SL-50k motherboard Crucial Ballistix Sport 8gb Ram (2x4) Seagate Barracuda 500 GB average Antec case Antec Earthwatts 650W Will I be able to run most games? And at what settings? Planning to play WoW...

Hi, I'm looking into buying an intel i5 3570k and I'm wondering if this cooler: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CoolerMaster-Hyper-212-EVO-CPU-Cooler-for-all-Intel-AMD-/160680305772?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item25694ae46c will be good enough to overclock with it. Don't...

So, thought I'd try out the Sim City beta... 24hours! How much information are they hoping to get in 24 hours?! They didn't even tell me I was part of it until the same time those 24 hours started. I've downloaded it, and now it's running updates. Wish I hadn't bothered! /rant

Hi there, Just a simple question, I want to know your thoughts on the FX-6300 vs i5 3570k. I'm on a fairly low budget (£550 total for the PC) and am wondering if there is a huge difference between the two processors, as there is certainly a considerable price difference. I don't intend to...

due to security we had disabled all USB ports on M/B but there is no PS/2 port for mouse show mw the way

Can a Sapphire 7770 GHz EDITION OC run on this PSU? Omega 750W +3.3V 34A +5V 56A +12V 33A -12V 0.8A -5V 0.5A +5VSb 2.0A

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) How do you delete very old restore points xp 2k Thanks David Blust

Hello, just a little warning I'd like to pass on with regards to gaming hardware, I have been into games since back in the days of the sinclare zx81 and spectrum's (1980's), so I deffo feel I have a valid say, OK Razer has to be the worst company for build quality I have ever had the...

My friends and I are in a heated argument over which cpu is superior for gaming. Which of these CPUs has greater overclock potential, less energy consuming, and is superior in overall gaming?

my system build (found in my saved builds hence the custom parts): PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£95.99 @ Aria PC) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.45 @ Scan.co.uk)...

I really like the thor v2 case, im just not a big fan of red led's does anyone who owns the case know if i can leave the power led's unplugged to keep the logo/side led's from lighting up. Also, does anyone know if the rosewill thor v2 side panel would fit on a xpredator black edition case?

This is my spec : i5 3570k Asrock z77 Extreme3 Corsair Vengance 8GB CML8GX3M2A1600C9 MSI GTX 660 TF/OC 1TB Caviar Blue Case Elite 431 My PSU is just 550w Corsair, i want buy the 650W but they're out of stock. From what i read, 550w is almost sufficient for that spec, but what i want to know...