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[B][COLOR="Green"]Hi everyone. I'm probably going to buy the QX9650 when it comes out in a few days, if it turns out to be around $1000 and no more. I can't decide what MB to put it in though... I am running some Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066Mhz. So I was thinking …

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system specs. xfx 680i LT motherboard, Q6600 Intel 2.4 @ stock speed, 4X1024 OCZ nividia sli ram pc6400@800mhz, Ultra X3 1000 watt psu, BFG 8800gtx Oc2 tech vid card, soundblaster audigy ZS plat card. all new parts i assembled system ran great for 3 weeks, wife purchased me a new …

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I have a notebook I bought in 2002, with 2002 XP. I want to add memory but have no idea what? How can i find this out? I tried to look on the card itself, but couldn't find (understand) anything that would help me. Any answers?

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i just wanted to introduce myself i am new to this fourm it looks like it has good info i have a dell gx 150 it looks like ide controler is bad (ide1) i think the motherboard is going bad any suggestions?

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I was using my PC and it shut off, it was only operating for like 10 minutes or less. When i looked at the power light it was glowing a kind of amberish color. I googled around and i saw it was a power supply problem but i just replaced …

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I recently acquired a positively ancient IBM ps/note 425 and i was hoping i could get it running at the very least windows 95 or 2000. Of course, i do not expect to do this with the current hardware or software current in the unit itself, however i would appreciate …

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I have a pos Gateway laptop. Is there a way I can take a faster desktop prosseser and put it in my laptop? Also it runs slower when I onto my battery. Like 10 mins to get Mozzila runing. As soon as I plug the power in its fast as …

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when i press the power button nothing happens. tried to use my power supply to other cpu its ok. what do you think is the problem?

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I have a really nice Compaq ML350G2 that I use as a Ubuntu LAMP server - 2x1.3Ghz cpu, RAID, etc. Works great except for the fan noise which is insane. I purchased and installed a high-quality Silenx IXP-74-11 fan which is truly whisper quiet. The problem is that 30 seconds …

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Hi was thinking of getting a new case, and i came across one that i really like - [url]http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119136[/url]. it comes with a 1000W power supply. it got me thinking, how important is a PS that powerful ? Im interested in high-end gaming, and i was wondering if its really …

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I need to buy a new computer. When I go to sites that are selling them, I see so many different options that I don't even understand. I am wondering if any of you wonderful people can tell me what I should be looking for. I am not a gamer …

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Hey everyone, This is my first time with alot of things. I just started my first computer build, and this is my first time in these forums. Here is my problem: I got all my components together, was able to install windows xp pro just fine, but when I was …

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I am using a gigabyte 7VT600 1394 motherboard. AMD 2800 processor at the auto settings on the motherboard It is running at 2075.00MHz, system buss of 166, and a multiplier of 12.5. Does this seem right or can I get more out of it. It seems a little slow for …

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Hey, i bought 2x1GB ram upgrades, which didnt quite fit in my comp. they didnt click in all the way when i thought i had installed them, so really i had no RAM when i booted my computer up. i could tell the computer was on, but my monitor never …

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Hi guys,,, Ive got this new computer, its a proper gaming one, and as any usual person i started downloading programs/software. My computer was working absolutely fine, and still does but when i go to shut down, the screen, keyboard and mouse lights all go off but not the computer …

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I am looking for a new power supply for my pavillion a6200n, between 350watt to 500watt. Price range is from $0-$200. Could anyone reccomend one?

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Trying to contact someone who knows the tough book light stays on all the time and looks like the computer cannot identify battery present. Works and charges ok. Need to send computer to someone who knows about this type of computer, cannot find anyone who has experienced this Thanks for …

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New Pc parts wont work correctly I just bought new: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Processor: Pentuim D 945+ 3.40 GHZ 800MHZ FSB Dual Core Memory: Corsair CM2X1024-6400 (2 Matching Modules Power Supply: Ultra "X-Connect" 500 Watt Power Supply. Video Card: EVGA E-GeForce 8600GTS Problem is: Put all the parts together properly, …

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I just recently started getting this error upon starting up the machine. i didnt do anything different, it just came out of nowhere. i get this error : BIOS ERROR: "Item 0x01060001 (CPU ratio) reports unreasonable value: 10" and Over clk: "Cannot create System Shell Notification Icon". I know overclk.exe …

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When I push the button on my computer( i am posting from another comp) to start it the button lights up so there must be power to it, but nothing else happens. The fan on the processor doesnt start. Nothing shows up on the monitor except that it is in …

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i am would like to install a clean version of windows xp i boot with the disk and when i try to load the boot disk so i can start installiing xp it says nothing was found in my floppy drive i have all the cables in the right spot …

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I'm new to this forum thing, so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong place! I have an Acer TravelMate 4050LCi Laptop, just over a year old, running XP home. Although, when I plug my optical mouse into the USB ports its light comes on, it won't work. Nothing …

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Hello. I am building a new system. I had my last (custom built by myself) system for 3 years before the PSU and mobo fried. About a year after I got it I transferred everything into a £180 Antec silent case and replaced the PSU (upgraded from 300w to 430w) …

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Hi I just got 2 x 2GB of RAM for X-mas. I installed this on top of my other 2 GB RAM card of the same make and model. When i check system properties, it only shows i have 3 GB of RAM. how the hell did it get that …

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Hi, So I decided to take the leap and build my first desktop. I thought I had experience by removing and installing various components from purchased computers but its never been quite like this. My motherboard ([url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188017&Tpk=EVGA%2b650i[/url]) , equipped with a Q6600, 2 sticks of OCZ ram and a cheapo …

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hi all... i am planning on buying an 8800 GTS graphics card and i would like to know if my power supply can run it... the graphics card req is:- Minimum 400W or greater system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A) my power supply says:- 420W +3.3V +5V …

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Hi this happened to me about 1 month ago and I thought I had fixed it by resetting the CMOS it has worked flawlessly for a month till today and this same issue has reappeared: Hi, I'm not too computer literate but I do know a little, my computer was …

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hi I want to upload several film files everyday. Which Hardware specifications serves to do this action with high speed ? bye

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Hello, I recently bought what I thought was a 512mb ram card from e-bay. there is not sticker on it saying what it is or any information about it on there. I installed it in the computer and it is saying that it is a 256mb. Is there any way …

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I was wondering if it would be posible to get a PCI TV tuner and install it while using a regular GPU? Would it mess anything up? (BTW I have a 7800GT so switching to an ATi AIW isn't going to happen)

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