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What after XP? by XP-dinosaur
I'm a home user on XP Pro. I need to work out what OS to specify on a prebuilt machine (one for me and one for a friend). It's either Windows 7 or Vista. Although I'm fairly technical I haven't kept up to date with details of the newer Windows. I haven't even seen either Win 7 or Vista...
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October 23rd 09 04:14 PM
by MF[_2_] Go to last post
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Unplugging power cord by Derek Baker
I see in the manual for my new motherboard - an MSI K8N Neo - it says to remove the power cord when inserting and removing cards and DIMMs. Is this good advice or excessive caution? With my current board I never did that. -- Derek
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August 15th 04 09:19 AM
by JAD Go to last post
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Proposed System by Thunder9
The following is my first home built system (proposed): Goals: Home theater, versatility, fast, quiet. Budget: $2000 $80 Full Tower Case http://www.directron.com/ma01bd.html Black is awesome. Full tower allows me to put this on the floor next to my digital piano (Clavinova CVP 109) and have...
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October 14th 03 02:50 PM
by chrisv Go to last post
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Which PSU would you buy? by toronado455
Given a choice between these two, which would you get? FSP Group (Fortron Source) ATX400-PA, version 2.0, SATA, 400W Power Supply - OEM http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817104952 Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-400 400W Power Supply -...
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May 22nd 06 09:33 AM
by kony Go to last post
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939 or 754(?) pin CPU. by Donald McTrevor
I am thinking of a new PC but it is 754 pin (appprox I forget). It is a 754 pin not 939 and I am worried I will struggle to upgrade it futher, will it take a duel core chip for instance? Or anyone know of a similar product which is 939 pin? (AMD not INTEL). This is the PC (i am in the UK)
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July 29th 05 04:12 PM
by kony Go to last post
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Primary slave not detected by Helene
A friend of mine is getting the message "Primary slave not detected" when she starts her computer. What would cause that message and what is the primary slave? What needs to be done to fix the problem? Thanks for any help you can give us. Helene
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May 3rd 04 05:30 AM
by Onideus Mad Hatter Go to last post
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Any way to wipe this drive? by [email protected]
I have a 120 GB hard drive that my RAID controller encountered an error with, so I am trying to wipe it and return it to the manufacturer. But when I use Copywipe to wipe it, Copywipe encounters an error at 52%. It asks me if I want to continue, and I enter Y, but then Copywipe freezes the...
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June 29th 08 11:04 PM
by Rod Speed Go to last post
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Static is [not] your friend - vacuuming PC? by Sammo
In terms of static, how safe is it to clean inside a home PC by using a vacuum cleaner? Some people like this website suggest that it is unwise. http://www.dansdata.com/sbs3.htm If my PC is switched off but remains earthed (to the mains earth) and I am careful not to do physical damage to the PC...
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November 2nd 04 05:38 PM
by Rob Stow Go to last post
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cooling computer with refrigerator by shegeek72
I've been thinking about blowing cold air into a puter case. Water cooling only takes care of the CPU / GPU, while the other devices: HD / CD / DVD, other MB chips, etc are left to fans. I know nothing about cooling compressors, but what's the possibily of building a small refrigeration unit and...
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August 24th 06 06:52 PM
by Mxsmanic Go to last post
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Wooden PC by GT
I'm thinking of building a wooden PC: Wooden case, Wooden CPU - Wooden go!! Seriously - what is wrong with a wooden PC case? I'm thinking of making myself one to replace my ageing metal case, which has more holes cut in it than a colander. I would use the metal, slide out backing 'tray' for the...
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December 20th 07 09:01 PM
by UCLAN Go to last post
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Looking for suggestions on building a 'dream' computer by Brad
For the computer knowledgable and savvy people. Looking to get a new system and the company will be paying for it ( or most of it) so im looking to put together an awesome system that could make me the king of my block for awhile..... .....so overkill is encouraged. :) My current computer cost...
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September 1st 04 02:54 AM
by First of One Go to last post
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D: Drive Disappeared by Bob
For no apparent reason, I lost the D: drive in Win2K. It shows up on the BIOS POST, so I know it's there. The IDE channel is present in Device Manager. Devide Manager also reports that the physical drive is present and working properly. It just does not show up in Win2K. What is going on and what...
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April 13th 06 03:11 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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a silent air cooled computer project by stormrider
if anyone is curious I documented all the steps and components that I used to build a silent air cooled pc for games: http://silentgamingreview.com/components.htm Silent Gaming Review http://silentgamingreview.com
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July 20th 05 08:01 PM
by David Maynard Go to last post
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PC works in labs, dies at users home by B. Walker
Hello all, I appologize in advance for crossposting in 3 different groups, but I'm unsure what the appropriate topic this issue falls under: First I want to say upfront that I am a systems engineer/builder/network engineer and have been dealing with hardware for years now so I am...
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June 7th 05 07:16 AM
by kony Go to last post
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Is it possible to build a silent computer, without fans at all? What case should I buy? by k
Hello! Is it possible to build a silent computer, without fans at all? What case should I buy? Best regards, Dima +790350938
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February 15th 07 06:30 PM
by Ken Maltby Go to last post
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer? by John D[_3_]
I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does...
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April 20th 08 09:48 PM
by Andrew Smallshaw Go to last post
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Logitech MX1000 bluetooth mouse laggy under Vista? by trojanfoe
Hi there - I've just installed a Logitech MX5000 bluetooth keyboard and MX1000 bluetooth mouse under Vista and am experiencing severe "lagginess" under Vista. I haven't tried it under Windows XP but can anyone tell me if they've had similar experiences? Is it Vista or crappy mouse...
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March 10th 07 12:31 AM
by kony Go to last post
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Casing gives current by MAB
I feel a slight current when I touch the back of my casing or harddisk when the system is on. Is this dangerous or damaging for the motherboard/system? How can I rectify this problem? thx.
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October 4th 04 12:32 AM
by kony Go to last post
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Need New PC recommendations/info by Dan
I'm looking for a PC w/at least a 3.4Mhz processor, 1 Gig RAM, 128 Meg Vid. RAM and 80 gig hard drive. A 2nd 10k RPM 80 gig HD would be nice but I think it'd be cheaper to by that on aftermarket & install it. I'd also want a 17 or 18" LCD. I'm looking to spend $1400ish. The machine will be used...
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January 22nd 05 11:53 PM
by kony Go to last post
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Best online site for price comparison? by Ajanta
Which online sites are the best ones for comparision shopping of computers, peripherals, and other electronic items in your experience? I know of pricegrabber and shopzilla but would like to know of any others.
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November 9th 05 09:03 AM
by Bob Go to last post
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