Power Options?
Hi there, 1. I have an old Dell XPS 1710 laptop, with nvidia 256 MB video card, 320 GB WD Scorpio 72K HDD, which over there years have burnt 3 times. Why is nvidia video card so frail to burn 3 times?...
View ArticleWindows 7 Blue Screen on Windows 8
I get a DRIVER_STATE_POWER_FAILURE BSOD every once in a while, but that is always the typical Windows 8(.1) frowny face BSOD. I just got an old fashioned Windows 7 and earlier looking BSOD... with no...
View ArticleKey acting like it is stuck down without ever actually being pressed?
So the right Ctrl key on this laptop gets stuck too often without ever being pressed. The only way to fix it is to press the key. I'll just be playing a game or browsing Reddit and my computer will act...
View Articleavg
g,day what a great web site you have ,great to be able to get online support instead of getting ripped off with computer problems . my question to you is as follows . /when I log on ,a pop up comes on...
View Articledell precision t4500 not accepting 32GB ram
Hi Guys n Girls, Can someone please help me out on this as I'm pulling my hair out. I am modernising a Dell Precision T5400 workstation for use with Autocad, Photoshop, Office, etc. and it is now...
View ArticleSolved: SATA connector question
Could someone please explain why the thin flat power-connector that mates with an internal SATA HDD has about 12 contacts when it has only four wire-leads from the power source?
View ArticleRAID using different brand drives
Hello, I recently built my first PC (details below). After getting it set up I decided to look at tweaking and optimizing. I am currently looking at the following storage config: Primary OS and App...
View ArticleSlow CPU response??
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 8, 64 bit Processor: AMD E2-2000 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, AMD64 Family 20 Model 2 Stepping 0 Processor Count:...
View ArticleMotherboard needed for cheap...
I need help finding a motherboard for my desktop computer (HP Elite HPE-410y). My current motherboard is toast and I need another one. I also need it for cheap, as I do not have much money to spend on...
View ArticleSearch for the right scanner
I'm trying to find a flatbed scanner that lets me select the area to be scanned. I have had several old scanners with this feature. Now the scanners auto select the scan area. The best answer I've...
View ArticleInspiron mini black screen with curser
My daughters computer will turn on, allow her to enter her password, then goes blank with curser in upper left. We did all of the diagnostic tests and all appears fine. Tried to turn on again but got...
View ArticleAPEVIA X-Sniper 2 Metal Case w/ Side Window-Blue
Are APEVIA X-Sniper 2 Metal Case w/ Side Window-Blue cases any good?? And Are APEVIA ATX-AQ700W-BK 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply (Model:ATX-AQ700W-BK) any good?
View ArticleAdvice about buying a new hard drive that is compatible with my PC
I have a TOSHIBA Satellite L25-S1216 I bought new in early 2006. (Intel Celeron M Processor 380 1.6 Ghz, 1MB L2, 400 MHz FSB, ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Chipset.) I have not been able to boot into Windows...
View ArticleInternal drive not recognized/password not recognized
Hello all. It has been a while since I've needed help but my run of luck has hit an ugly downturn. Moved my computer three weeks ago and had not plugged it all back together till last night. All these...
View ArticleHelp! I want to upgrade my system but where do I start?
Hi, I would like to upgrade my system but I don't know where to start. I would like to be able to play games at a high graphics setting, use dual monitors, stream, etc. However my knowledge of these...
View ArticleUSB Drive Detected But No Drive Letter
Good day all! I have brand new PNY 32gb USB drive. Was in the process of putting some family photos on it and it stopped in mid file copy. I had pictures successfully transferred onto the stick and was...
View Articlecompaq presario cq62 wont turn on
So my compaq presario wont turn on I have tried doing a hard reset Something to note is that when i plug the charger in the light dosent turn on to say its charging The computer makes no sound at all...
View ArticleHANNS G monitor wont turn respond
I have a HANNS G monitor sorry but I do not know the model, anyway I have windows 7 premium. The problem is whenever I turn on my CPU my monitor wont respond. So what happens is when I plug my computer...
View Articlechronic audio clipping + stuttering on resource intensive things
hi. yesterday all of a sudden i get horrible stuttering (video frames skipping back and forth) when watching youtube videos, with the audio also getting clipped very badly. the same happens when i...
View ArticleSony Vaio System & Hard Drive Total Failure
Firstly, Hi Everyone and I'm new to this having just started a new Custom PC Build & Repair Service and I have a relatively good sound knowledge of computing but this particular issue I have with...
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