need adapter for esata to usb
I would like to know if this will work. My M/B is an Asus P9X79 Pro and am using Windows 7-64 Pro. I would like to have a bootable windows OS that I can boot from a SDXC memory card. I know Windows...
View ArticleFlash drive not recognized
Hi, I've got a flash drive with some document from my collegue few days ago. When I plugged the flash drive for the first time everything went well. I did what I needed and then ejected and unplugged...
View ArticleI want to upgrade my system so that I can use Chromecast
First: I have to admit, I'm more of a software guy and never have been a hardware techie. I have an old system. I'm not sure of the age, but it has to be over five years old. It started out running...
View ArticleMonitor goes to sleep every 15 seconds!
Has anybody seen this?? Customer brought in computer (Lenovo with Win7) and I was told there was a video issue, that the monitor was showing a "no signal" all the time. Booted and it ran fine, then...
View ArticlePSU Estimate Assistance Needed
Hello TSG! Feel free to move thread if needed. I have been working on a custom build, intended for some-what high end gaming. Nothing above 1080p and High/Ultra settings for most of the games I plan on...
View ArticlePC to TV Questions
Hey guys! I'm new to the forums and I'm looking forward to posting with you all! I had a few questions about PC to TV connections. First, is it possible to output PC video to a TV, and what do I need...
View ArticleHelp with wireless card
Hello I just started building my computer and wanted to use a wireless card(tp-link tl-wdn4800), and I can not get the card to turn on. It has a little green light on the back that indicates if it is...
View Articlelaptop stops charging when powered on
Hi, I have an older gateway laptop, with vista on it. The laptop says it charges fine, but once i power it up it makes somewhat of a screeching and a ringing noise, and stops charging. The laptop...
View Articlereplacing cpu-cooler fan ?
I am not sure I should do it since according to this link, it is pretty tricky: http://www.computershopper.com/compo...new-cpu-cooler My processor is AMD Phenom II X4 955 3200Mhz, 4 cores and 4 logical...
View Articledisabled bios
Recently at the end of booting I see "bios is disabled"? What does this mean? Rebuilt pc, ABIT NF-M2S mb, 2048mb ram,2.67ghz amd64x2, 290gb hdd/263 gb free. XP pro SP3 ROM,RW drives. Recently testing a...
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Solved: Digital display problems
I have a Dell Inspiron desktop and a Samsung digital monitor. I had been using it in analog mode because I didn't know enough to realize I needed a different cable. The situation came to light when a...
View ArticleReusing Case with New Innards
I have a box I built in 2010 with the components listed below. Am I right in thinking that I ought to be able to reuse most of the components and just replace the Motherboard,CPU and CPU cooler? Would...
View ArticleSolved: Should I remove old graphics card drivers?
Hi. I'm about to get a new graphics card, and was wondering if before I install it, I should remove my old drivers with a program like "Treexy's Driver Fusion". Should I be removing the old drivers...
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Mobo Compatibility check
Double checking with you guys. Mother board: http://www.esaitech.com/ecs-h55h-i-l...therboard.html Sorry for lack of links. Unnecessary information: Own these parts from a build five years ago. Am...
View Articleis TS-L633C dual layer?
I'm trying to figure out of the DVD burner in my Toshiba Satellite laptop is a dual layer burner. I have Googled it and the few spec's I have found say its dual layer but I also found an article that...
View ArticleNas BOX?
Hey there, I'm a big fan of custom home built nas boxes and for a while now, the the idea of building one has been on my mind. Here's the problem though, I'm looking for a small case, to fit a micro...
View ArticleNew motherboard or new processor?
I have a Biostar TA990FXE motherboard, that doesn't like to overclock, and I have a FX-8150 CPU to go with it. I know that if a game isn't very threaded that my processor will look like crap, but...
View ArticleMonitor(?) Problem
Hi, Today my screen decided to go weird. I was playing Saints Row The Third earlier - flawlessley. I then went on GTA San Andreas and then it just froze, I couldn't alt tab, I managed to end the...
View Articlecallibrating laptop monitor to cintiq
hi, i've got a very old cintiq 12xw. its a 2nd hand with no cds or instructions. i've gotten it all hooked up properly. but i'm not sure how to callibrate my laptop monitor. when i plug the cintiq in,...
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