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I need to upgrade a PC to a core 2 duo processor 2.53Ghz 2Gb RAM, and run OS win 98, as this is the only option I have to run an application used for VRT tests which runs only on Win 98. is this possible? or is there a way …

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Now that ddr3 is out on the market, system builders will have to make an extra decision on what type of ram to buy. ddr2 is mainstream and very cheap (about 10.00/GB for pc2-4200), but ddr3 is super packed with performance, but is very expensive (175.00/GB for pc2-13333). I personally …

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Hi again, I have purchased a new MOBO, An Asus P5N32-E SLI Plus. I have rebuilt system only putting one hard drive, one ram stick, and 1 graphics card in, it posts and reads hardware but, will shut down within a 30-45 seconds.... any ideas Pentium 4 dual core 1gig …

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I am looking to update my MOBO and CPU. Of course the RAM will have to be replaced. Anyhow, what would you suggest for the best combo for the least $$$$. I was looking at Intel E7200/MOBO combo for $150. I currently have an Athlon XP 2600. Thanks, MTT

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My Windows will shutdown but the computer will not power off. The OS has been reinstalled.

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im trying to upgrade my processor to a 1ghz but i just dont know how to remove the heat sink. most processors are on the motherboard but this processor (SL3F7) is on a card which was in a slot on the motherboard. the heat sink is on the card. [img]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7884/dsc01599cm8.jpg[/img] …

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Hi there to my family at DaniWeb !!!!! I have 2 Dell Optiplex, Windows XP, machines. They are identicle, stand-up desktop machines. #1 I got working by just putting a hard drive in it, woks fine now. #2 needed a hard drive and a processor. I bought a 2.6 MGz …

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hi i had a problem installing one of the optioal fans in antec 900 i connected the fan to a pin that is for fans actually but pc lost power so did the fuse of electricity.now pc seems to be ok but dram power led is red and my cpu …

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Hi Recently I bought viewsonic VA1918wm wide monitor.Now the problem is I am unable to get the 1440X 900 resolution. my motherboard and BOIS details are given below Field Value Motherboard Properties Motherboard ID 10/08/2003-SiS-740-6A6IYB0AC-00 Motherboard Name Biostar M7SUA Front Side Bus Properties Bus Type DEC Alpha EV6 Bus Width …

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I recently bought 1 2gb DDR2 stick of ram to replace my old two 512mb sticks. I installed it and immediately had problems with my computer restarting at any time, despite my computer booting up and loading programs faster when it boots. My motherboard is a 775Dual-VSTA and is compatible …

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I have a friend who needs her Acer Aspire 3680 keyboard replaced. I am an A+ certified technician, but I have not worked on an Acer- only Dell and IBM. Can someone tell me the tricks of removing the old keyboard? Bert

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Hi I was wondering if somebody could help me. I'm building a computer for the first time I have everything installed and connected in my case. I'm using motherboard: Asus P5QL PRO Processor: Intel Dual-Core 45nm, 6mb RAM: A-data DDR2 Power supply: 500w Video card: Asus 9500Gt TOP When I …

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Hey, This is a very simple question about Ram, and most people will be able to answer it without a fret. I bought a nice computer a year ago from Superior Computers, and everythings been running smooth. However, I've been looking for ugrading my 1 gb ram into at least …

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Hy guys! I have a Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 (Rev.1) Motherboard. I had BIOS version F2 and i tried to flash it, so i downloaded the latest BIOS from the manufacturer (F11) and used the @BIOS app that comes with the motherboard. It started the update, but at 50% it gave-me an …

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Hello I have asked this question in many hardware communities but didn't get a single answer and finally landed here. I hop atleast here i will get the answer. I want to perform direct i/o with all my pc ports (eg i/o with parallel port using port 378h). Now for …

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I recently upgraded the RAM on my emachines T2984 to 2 - 1GB sticks of G.Skill DDR PC3200 [URL="http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/view.php?id=g_ddr&no=34"]http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/view.php?id=g_ddr&no=34[/URL]. I also recently added a 500GB Seagate Barracuda Hard Drive [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148135"]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148135[/URL] I've noticed a significant decrease in performance even though I doubled the memory I previously had. When I load my …

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How can I tell if my fan is working properly? I can hear it running but I think the computer is running hot.

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hi... my system is detecing pendrive when it is inserted But when i try to open pendrive my system displays an message "INSERT DISK INTO DRIVE" I tried my pendrive in different ports but in vain.. my keyboard and mouse are working smoothly when connected to same port Give me …

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I dont know much about computers. but I need someones help. my computer: AMD Athlon XP 2200+ 1.79GHz 480MB of RAM what it said on my RAM: CORSAIR VALUE SELECT VS512MB400 My motherboard (i think): ATIA3/MI53D Memory type (i think): DDR-400 (PC-3200C25) Format (again i think): 184-pin DIMM just wanted …

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Hi All, I just reconnected(long story) my mb back up and when I apply power it starts to run (Fan takes off, all is looking sweet) for about 3 to 4 seconds then it stops and emits a "warbling" sound. I can't think of a better word for the sound. …

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Everyone please give me ur suggestions about which processor and motherboard is best for Estate company work in London. applications i have to use are following Microsoft office 2007 a Database software and some other applications no work with graphics Thanks Alot

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my ram memory decreased from 512MB to 256MB when i changed my hard drive, what shall i do?

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Hi DaniWeb experts, good day. :) Every time I had a customer and if the problem is in the memory. I used to clean it with eraser, and viola, the computer will had a display again. Someone told me that cleaning a memory using eraser is not advisable. It's because …

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How do I know what kind of RAM chips to buy to replace my current beat up 256mb chip

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I have been reading and I know the P5K3 Deluxe is a good motherboard, but are there any better ones to look at. Has the P5K3 Deluxe been discontinued and replaced by a better motherboard? Can anyone please offer some advice?

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I think this post is in the right spot if not excuse my ignorence im stupid with computers. If i leave my compy on for a while it goes nuts and the xcreen goes black and a whole bunch of little a's with a \ over them start appearing i …

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Hey, my hp dv9500 laptop was bought with a core2duo processor running at 1.88GHZ. I treated it rather rough, and my room is really dusty, and the fan got very dusty, and to case would get really hot at times. one day, the control panel said the processor was running …

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I was just working on a computer running WinXP SP3 and having RAM 512MB and CPU 1.80Ghz. But I have noticed that the CPU usage shown under performance tab in Task Manager is too high. Sometimes the CPU Usage exceeds 70% and sometimes it goes to 84%. Although when I …

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Hello, After days of went-in-vain googling I finally wanted to start a thread here. I am using ubuntu 64bit 8.04 I just wanted to configure my fan settings. My fan starts when temperature is above 60C and stops when It reaches below it. I wanted to change my settings so …

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