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Hello, I have bought a HP test equipment build with a hard disk inside. The test equipment is a logic analysis system HP 16500C designed in...
astalor
01-07-2007 10:25 AM
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Hi, I just got through trying to install a totally new system on an Intel blkd975xbx2kr . I get a an error at start-up which is PXE-E61 media test...
SRT
01-07-2007 08:03 AM
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Hello, Anyone know of a PC cases manufacturer that makes a case that looks like a MAC G5 case. I recall seeing such a case (for PCs) some 18 months...
Ricky
01-07-2007 03:15 AM
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Hi! I have a problem that is driving me crazy. It is a problem that returns all the time. Almost everytime when I remove a harddrive and try to...
Susanne
01-05-2007 03:45 PM
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MB: msi k8t800 pro with via chipset, realtek audio 97 sound card (onboard) HDD: WD CaviarŪ SE16 SATA Hard Drives 250 GB, 300 MB/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200...
mayton
01-05-2007 02:22 PM
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After I installed fresh windows xp(sp1) copy on my new wd sata hard drive. My MB is msi k8t800 pro with via chipset. I have installed sata drivers...
mayton
01-04-2007 12:39 AM
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Vista comes on a DVD, requiring a bootable DVD drive. How is that done for a new build? If I install a DVD drive, say Lite-On or LG, and set bios to...
sdeyoreo@hotmail.com
01-03-2007 10:22 PM
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"John Whitworth" <sexyjw (AT) gEEEEEEEEEmail (DOT) com> wrote Thanks! :-)
Cyber
01-03-2007 09:35 PM
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Here is a simple question re the new power supplies that are currently about that have a 24 pin split connector block. I was under the impression...
scully
01-02-2007 03:46 PM
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I am going to swap out an MSI K8N neo platinum with and AMD 64 2800 ( 2x512 Micron Ram) and my 9800Pro( 128) AGP video card. I want to go to a core 2...
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01-02-2007 11:35 AM
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On Tue, 2 Jan 2007 10:50:10 -0000, "John Whitworth" <sexyjw (AT) gEEEEEEEEEmail (DOT) com> wrote: Any Athlon era or newer CPU can be fried if...
carm
01-02-2007 07:03 AM
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hi im running windows xp,and i use firefox as my internet browser.every time i get on the internet i get these little pop up boxes and they say your...
carm
01-02-2007 03:28 AM
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Michael Cecil <macecil (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in news:JeCdnaEwUaWmzg7YnZ2dnUVZ_uTinZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com: I too am a newbie (kind of). So...
carm
01-02-2007 01:46 AM
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I used to build my own computers but that was years ago. I went blind about 5 years ago (seriously, it's no big deal) and I'd like to give building...
John Heim
01-01-2007 06:42 PM
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Hi Does anyone know how to safely run the output from 2 PCs (or games console) into one TFT monitor. I have one with VGA and DVI inputs. I realise...
Conrad
01-01-2007 07:01 AM
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Hello, Can anyone comment on the quality, stability etc of the ELITEGROUP K8T890-A MOB. I built a system in August and since then have had endless...
Adam Smith
12-31-2006 03:10 PM
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I used to have a system with 2 IDE HDDs which were used for data and backups mainly. Eventually I was going to use one of them for an alternative OS,...
Martin C
12-31-2006 09:59 AM
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I am trying to compare these two AGP video cards. I have Radeon 9600 Pro/256 now. Compusa has the GeForce FX5500/256 I am considering for an...
geronimo
12-31-2006 07:38 AM
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I have always wondered if there are any heat benefits to just leaving my case open. I unerstand that when the case is closed air is forced a certain...
jg
12-31-2006 03:11 AM
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I'm about to build two computers using a budget that's a hair under $2000; one of them is going to be a single-core gaming machine (probably 939...
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12-31-2006 12:53 AM
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in the bios where do you set for virus protection for the boot
carm
12-30-2006 10:58 PM
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I was trying to uninstall an Epson printer driver for the 830U. In "Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs" there was an item called "Epson Printer...
Dave Rado
12-30-2006 09:38 PM
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Hi everyone! I am new here and have a quick question: I had to send my ASUS m/b for repair and now am faced with the dilemma of remounting the...
pcgurl
12-30-2006 08:09 PM
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CharlesBlackstone wrote: Even if mixed with PC2700, you will only reach 133MHz on the memory bus.
Al Pilarcik
12-30-2006 01:59 PM
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hi i built new computer.i need to know i hook up one cd drive with its on ide cable and set it to master drive.then i hook hard drive with its own...
carm
12-30-2006 10:51 AM
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Hi all, I have a system that has three GB of 184-pin DDR 400 DIMM (three 1-GB modules) and a really good AGP video card. Unfortunately, the CPU is...
Adam Corolla
12-29-2006 06:33 PM
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Hi, I am presently ordering up pieces for a new system that will run from a wd 150 gb raptor sata drive. No special needs--a little aimed towards...
SRT
12-29-2006 04:47 PM
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Strobe wrote: I did a repair install and that has helped me get further. However, it has brought another issue to light. I have a SATA and an IDE...
Enchant
12-29-2006 12:27 PM
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Folks, I am considering the feasability of building a distributed system out of a network of low-cost single-board computers. Physically...
Gavin Brewer
12-28-2006 08:59 PM
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HI BUILDING A COMPUTER.I GOT ALL THE PARTS,BUT THERE ONE PROBLEM.MY COMPUTER CASE AND POWER SUPPLY ARE FOR A ATX FORM FACTOR.BUT I BOUGHT A MICRO...
carm
12-28-2006 06:46 PM
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I'd like to overclock the Dell I'll get. Say I get a 6600 cpu in a Precision workstation.. Is installing the extra cooling possible without altering...
BillJosephson
12-28-2006 06:36 PM
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I want a TV tuner for WinME and/or Linux(probably Debian). I want TV in and out for pc or tv viewing. I also want remote control. And of...
sofasurfer
12-28-2006 10:25 AM
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12-28-2006 01:07 AM
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MoBo:p5NSLI CPU: pentium D PSU:Enermax Ext Video card: PCIexperess Nvidia GeoForce 7600 GS RAM: Kingston pc5300 667MHZ 512MB RAM My Problem: When I...
hariramasubbu@gmail.com
12-26-2006 11:25 PM
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Building a new system for Windows VISTA ( i have release candidate 1). I'm only using 1 SATA hard drive, so I can't set up a RAID array. But I don't...
sdeyoreo@hotmail.com
12-26-2006 06:00 PM
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Any ideas? I have a new kit w/machspeed p4msd-800 motherboard. When power is turned on - just as the fans begin to spin, the power turns off. I've...
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12-25-2006 12:46 PM
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Hi all , Please help me out . Connected 20 pin and 12V Power supply cables to MoBo Connected CPU fan to the righ socket in MoBo Switch on...
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12-25-2006 09:43 AM
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Hello, I'm curious about how RAM prices have fluctuated. I would like to see a graph of prices, does anyone do this? Maybe I can predict a "low"...
BillJosephson
12-22-2006 12:37 AM
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I just built a new computer, and when I turn it on, it turns off in about 4 seconds. I hear a longish beep, and all 4 fans in the system are...
Jack Bruss
12-21-2006 12:35 AM
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Hi, I'm trying to assemble my first homebuilt PC. The parts I'm using are as follows: Motherboard: ASUS M2N-MX, AM2, SATA-II CPU: AMD Sempron 64...
wisccal@googlemail.com
12-21-2006 12:33 AM
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I have an interesting problem. With XPSP1, the computer boots into XP with L2 Cache enabled. With XPSP2, it does not. The system is: PCChips...
mdp
12-20-2006 11:19 PM
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I'm about to build my first computer, probably with an AMD 64 chip on an ASUS board. I've started looking at RAM options and notice that some run at...
Dave S
12-20-2006 04:35 PM
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Hello, We purchase small to medium sized lots of Cisco equipment. Routers, switches, ip phones, modules. Feel free to email me a list. Thank...
ciscohw
12-20-2006 10:26 AM
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Hi. I have an old Toshiba Tecra 8000 with no CD drive and running DOS. I'd like to install linux, and figure that the best way would probably be...
Wombolt
12-19-2006 06:38 AM
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Well, everyone was a beginner once. I am connecting a Seasonic 500w PS to my Gigabyte DS3 board. This mobo has a 4 pin ATX_12V connector, and a 24...
Jonathan Currie
12-19-2006 05:28 AM
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"Jon Danniken" <jonREMOVETHISdanniken (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote This is how I ended my original post: "My questions are: "Did I miss anything?...
Neil Harrington
12-18-2006 06:28 PM
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Hi there, I'd like to assemble a "media centre" pc to view dvd's, internet tv, etc. I guess I'd need a video card with tv-out, as I'll have just...
HamRadio
12-18-2006 02:38 AM
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I got a computer for my son, a new emachine. It worked fine. Then I pulled out the memory and HD to use. When I put it back in, I got a CMOS/ GPNV...
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12-18-2006 01:48 AM
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