Quick question about PCI Express hardware
Never got a straight answer about this in all my years of messing with them. I haven't tried it myself because I didn't want to blow anything up. Particularly the hardware in this example scenario. I...
View ArticleDesktop build help (first time)
Need a PC build that can run the game Shogun 2 and others. don't know we're to start, but I heard its cheaper to just build your own desktop any help would be appreciated.
View ArticleLow Quality Notebook Screen Causing Eye Strain?
I recently bought an ASUS G75VW-TH71 from TigerDirect. Afterwards I found out that this model is exclusive to that vendor and as such it may have a lower-quality screen than other models. (For one...
View ArticleMouse Cursor Jumps Back From Vertical Scroll Bar
The last few days I've had a problem with the mouse cursor jumping back from a vertical scroll bar. When I try to put the cursor over the bar, the cursor "jumps" back an inch or so. It happened even on...
View ArticleUsb ports connecting disconnecting rapidly
I am getting crazy amounts of connected/disconnected signals with my computer as if I was going crazy with pulling a cord in and out. I have absolutely NO usb devices plugged in. Every time I go into...
View Articlefans run at "Turbo" speed but that's all
I have a quad-core 6800 w/4 gig ram and 2 TB disk space. It worked fine for the last 4 or so years but last week I started it and the fans ran at what sounded like tripple normal speed then nothing...
View ArticleMotherboard/CPU overheating problem
I recently got a computer from my friend because he couldn't figure out how to install windows on it. The first day I had it I was able to play games and surf the internet with no problems at all. And...
View ArticleAcer Aspire M1202 boot issues
So I have this Acer Aspire M1201 and its been acting weird lately. I turned it off one night fine and the next day i turned it on and the blue light on top did not come on, but the system powered up,...
View ArticlePossible motherboard problem?
Hello, I have started having troubles with my computer about 3 days ago now and have tried some steps to find problem but I am still unsure as to what is wrong. I tried to turn on my computer but...
View ArticleSolved: WD 500GB Cav. Blue issue.
Hello I have a WD 500GB Caviar Blue stock in a HP Pavilion A7600y. For some reason it is only reading 48.8GB on the hard drive. This is not what is available, this is what it says as Total. The only...
View ArticleSolved: need help buyin a pc
what pc can run shogun 2 out of the box on med to high with pretty good fps, or would it just be cheaper to build one. Don't need it to run on ultra high.
View Articlehelp build cheapest possible computer
that can run this game http://www.ign.com/games/total-war-shogun-2/pc-76283 shogun 2 med-to high at good fps. need all he parts cpu, video card,motherboard,power supply,disk drive, i have a hard...
View ArticleNo sound through speakers, headphones, system sounds, DVD wont play
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model...
View ArticleCPU fan is Racing off and on
Intel® Core2 Quad Processor Q8300 (4M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB) http://ark.intel.com/products/39107/...z-1333-MHz-FSB Lately my CPU fan will start racing at highspeed for no apparent reason, I...
View ArticlePinouts for SONY CNX-183 or VB-703?
Hello Friends, I have been searching high and low on the Net and have not met with much success. I have come into possession of two computer parts which appear to the the front and rear multi-media...
View ArticleAcer 9920g graphics problem.
Hi everyone I have an Acer 9920g laptop that has been diagnosed with a broken graphics card (BSOD). The graphics card is an Nvidia geforce 8600m gt. This laptop failed some 3 years ago and I was told...
View ArticleWindows XP on Gateway GT5668e
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View ArticleWifi adapter disappears and computer sleep
My Belkin wireless adapter sometimes shuts off when the computer is put to sleep (Win 7 64). This does not occur with other adapters. If I disconnect it manually and replug it in (or reboot), it shows...
View ArticleRecommendations for MB/CPU
Hey Guys. I am needing to build a new computer...even my main one is getting long in the tooth. I mostly do photoshop (non-commercial), and rendering/encoding movies from cable and music videos from...
View ArticleWindows XP on Toshiba Satellite L355-S7812
Greetings all. I have a Toshiba Satellite L355-S7812 which came factory installed with Windows Vista. I would like to install Windows XP onto the machine. I have legal licenses and would prefer an...
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