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I posted a similar thread on the mobo forum because I cant tell which part of my cpu got hurt. Long story short, Im at a hotel brought my desktop because i will be here a long enough time, nothing to do. So I plug my baby into the wall, move the case 1 inch all of a sudden these big sparks...

Archived from groups: rec.video.desktop (More info?) Hi all: I've googled around a bit and hope you can help me out. TIA! I would like to set up a 4 monitor PC. To that end I've purchased a Jaton dualhead PCI card and a Jaton dualhead AGP card. They both use nVIDIA's GeForce MX4000 GPU. I...

I have been using this genuine software for years. I had to rebuild my PC at the end of 2012 and it was OS activated after changing a c drive. On 19 Jan 2013 it I got a message saying Activation time had expired and I got a permanent message "This copy of Windows is not genuine". It is in...

Hi People, I am in the process of buying a new computer and stuck on whether I should go for the AMD FX-51 or the Intel Pentium 4 EE. After pricing up both bits of kit they come up pretty much the same due to having to buy the ECC memory for the Asus board I want. I want to get a ATI 9800 XT...

Hello, I know this mobo has been discussed a thousand times and you might be as sick of it as I am however I think I have found a problem that might also be an answer for memory issues and would like to hear your view/advice/opinion on it. As my heading says, my memory which is Corsair 1600 XMS...

My screen is confused all the time and I think that the problem is in graphics card. For example: when I move icon on a desktop, it leaves red and blue lines before it. The same problem is on system startup also, and in the bios. My graphics card is Club3d Radeon 9200 128mb. How can I update my...

How do the matrox cards compare to the ati radeon cards, and which card would compare 2 the ati radeon 9600xt???

Hey, my set of computer parts comes with a 2 TB HDD (idk the model :( ) and it also comes with Windows 7. I was wondering if there is any way to "transplant" the OS from the HDD (I assume it comes pre-installed) into the SSD? I want to know because of 2 things: 1. newegg sale on the Crucial M4...

Interesting news. http://nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=IO_20030409_7420 I don't like the looks of this. Worst case scenario: Nvidia/Ea program the games to run slower, or buggier on an ATI. I can see it now. when benchmarking a r400 vs a nv 35, in future mark 2003, the r400 makes 40000 compared to...

Here is my summary of the different press releases from Nvidia, ATI, and futuremark concerning 3dmark 03: Nvidia: "WTF! THIS DOESN'T MAKE ARE CARD LOOK SO GOOD!" Futuremark: "We designed 3dmark 03 for directx 9 mostly. It is the future, f@$k your directx 8 dominant/dx9handicapped card."...

Isn't it obvious that u should concentrate on performance with AA enabled. I wouldn't buy a card for $400 and don't use the AA. Seems like Anand made his homework a little more thorough than Lars at tomshardware.com What ya think?? //Luser

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade (More info?) Just want to browse some 80's arcade sounds. TIA Marc.c(uk)

I upgraded the cpu from celeron 766 w/128 cashe 100 bus speed to 1Ghz pentium III coppermine pc 133. I also upgraded the HD from 6g to 20 g, 4200 rpm, IBM, & 320 m of ram. But now when I use the Nickel metel hydride battery that came with the laptop the screen flickers after bootup & then the...

i have an evga classified 3 motherboard with 6 gigs of dominator gt ram 1866 when i go to control panel in windows then go to system and look at comp. specs it says i have 6 gigs of ram and 4 usable does anyone know why it says 4 usable and not 6 i am runnung win 7 ultimate 64 bit

Hello, I am looking for help on building my first gaming pc but on a budget but also want to be able to upgrade them later on , mostly for games like guild wars 2 and diablo 3 many thanks for the help.

Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?) I've tried soaking in isopropyl alcohol and hot and cold ammonium hydroxide (ammonia) as well as hot water, with no luck. Does someone know a better way to unclog a Canon i550 print head?

Hey guys, wondering if any of you can help me out with a question I've had. As far as I know, FPB is just a fancy way of saying that a mild overclocked will be applied to the stock speeds with an update, and the Superclocked has another moderate overclock above that. However, a poster in this...

I am currently using the 0501 Bios, i have downloaded the 0606 bios update from the Asus website but everytime i try to run the installer it it just tries to install/update intel smart response technology? I have updated that and i have attempted with it running and with it disabled but still...

Here's my current build: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) HIS H585F1GDG Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16...

I recently had my computer built from CyberPowerPC. After a few minutes into a game (for less demanding games) it crashes my computer and it freezes and becomes unresponsive, forcing me to hard shut down. I tried reseating the GPU (which is an AMD Radeon HD 7970) and the RAM. I also tried to...

I am looking for a memory with a 1866 speed. Currently, my local supplier (here in the Philippines) only has this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455 I have read from around the Net that this memory is specifically designed for P67 boards. My question is, can...

Just wondering the other day to what Desktop gpu is the AMD 6750m roughly/or exactly equal to? I searched like crazy on toms,notebookcheck,anadtech and other places but could not find anything.

I am having trouble setting a BIOS user password. When I set the password and save, the system boots and goes straight to the OS without prompting me for a password. Upon re-entering the BIOS I am prompted for a password. Naturally I assumed that I must have absentmindedly set the supervisor...

For over a month now, I have not had full functionality with the usb ports on my HP laptop. They're recognizing some devices and not others. Working: My external hard drive Logitech controller Not working: Mice (I've tried several) - in fact nothing even happens when I plug it in. The...

do you have the password recovery disk for the D620 emachines version its three years old and i lost the cd and cant remember password and i need a new disk

One year ago I purchased a computer meant for gaming. I'll admit that I thought I knew a lot more than I did and I ended up paying the price. I got a lot less bang for what I paid for than what I probably could have gotten. Anyway. With Christmas coming up I'm expecting to get a little cash to...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have the sound icon sitting in my systray, but can't figure out put the display icon there too. Ideas? TIA

I would like some upgrade advice regarding a previously built system that one of my kids is currently using. It is a December 2007 build that recently had one of its SLI video cards fail. Approximate Purchase Date: 3-10 days Budget Range: less than $200, since it is not one of our main...

Ok, I ordered this memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220562 and this Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130274 I know the memory says Intel tested but does that mean that it will ONLY work in a Intel MB or am I sweating over...

I am looking at a Asus P8P67 Pro Motherboard and a Intel i7 2600K processor. I need to choose RAM but don't know the difference between PC3 10600, PC3 10660, and PC3 10666. They are all DDR3. Can someone tell me what type of RAM to choose for my motherboard and processor?

Which one would be better for my build? Asus M4ATD/USB3 AMD Phenom II x2 555 BE. Thanks. and if anyone could explain the latencys that'd be useful too.

Today I had decided that I wanted to get an e-Book reader, but I went to BestBuy to browse their selection and thought I might just get a netbook instead, so I left and came home to do some research before making any decisions. I'd probably use the netbook for: -reading books -browsing the...

Hey all, i currently own an msi gx740 which ive added an i7 720qm and also 8gb ocz ram. everything else is std uk spec 5870m, wd 320gb scorpio black and in my opinion it handles games really really well i've had no issue yet. I've just ordered an alienware m15x i7 740qm, 4 gb 1333mhx memory, gtx...

I'm installing a nvidia geforce 8500 gt and I keep getting not enough resourses in the device manger.(code 12) Say I need to diable another device on this system and I don't know which one.

Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as the build is complete. Budget Range: 5000 Lei (as a reference in case it helps, 1$=3.51 Lei, though the actual value of a dollar differs too). System Usage from Most to Least Important: Its main usage will be for AutoCAD and V-Ray for SketchUp for...

I am looking for an affordable gaming laptop $1000 usd at max. I don't prefer any brands. I prefer a portable laptop over desktop replacement at least 4gb ddr3 ram A good video card that can play future and current games on at least medium setting. I am planning to surf on the web, watch...

hi, I am using dell inspiron model. I am in Sweden right now but the product was bought in India(my home country) . Can i change the warranty using penn tag transfer? The service center near to my current residence asked me for that... can you help me regarding that.. what should i do...

Hello, my dell d600 when i press the on button the three lights come on then they all go out except the middle one marked with an a it contiues to flash then after a short time it will go off the fan never starts and the screen is blank it will not go beyond the on button stage

Hello, i am going to purchase a laptop so i just want to know that which one is best from Dell,Hp compaq,lenovo, acer

Archived from groups: alt.games.simcity (More info?) Just bought Sim City 4 and wanted some advice on graphics settings that will give me the smoothest frame rate. I have a lowly Athlon 2200+ and 4600Ti graphics card. I could experiment but I'd rather spend time playing the game, and hope...