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    HD Radeon 4850 Red Light

    Yes I plugged in both the power connector to the video card and the EPS12V connector to the motherboard. Unfortunately I don't have another PSU atm
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    HD Radeon 4850 Red Light

    A few weeks ago I made a post about how my computer didn't always start up, and I think I've found the culprit. At first, I noticed my CPU temps were up to about 72 C idle, which was pretty insane so I bought a new cooler (Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus) which lowered down to 20 C! However, my...
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    It seems I'm missing this driver ATK0110 ACPI. After I downloaded it there doesn't seem to be a way to install it. I got it off the Asus website: http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=M4A78-E&p=1&s=24
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Apologies for bringing this thread back up, but after a week's use of the computer after it was reformatted, things seem to be just as bad as before. Firstly, if the real issue was my hard drive, I don't think it has to do with the fact that it is too slow as I confirmed that it was 7200 RPM. I...
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    I just found out that my hard drive is 7200 RPM, since the model is WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device, but there is definitely a chance that it is still defective.
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Ok so heres the update I reformatted like Danny said and it seems like there was no improvement overall in games (still stuttery like hell, especially when the bomb explodes in CSS). However, I think getting rid of the old clutter has improved the general performance.
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Oh sorry if I wasn't clear. I was just wondering about what he meant by the updating driver part but its all good now I reformatted and I will report to you guys after testing it out
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Hmmm what do you mean update my drivers? I think my video card, DirectX and all that is up to date. I have backed up my data, so should I just format and reinstall Windows 7?
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Microsoft Security Essentials detected no threats Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detected no threats: Database version: 7053 Windows 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514 09/07/2011 3:31:19 AM mbam-log-2011-07-09 (03-31-18).txt Scan type: Full scan (C:\|G:\|)...
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Hey thanks for the answers guys, I will run the security tests and also the drive diagnostics. 1 question thought, which one is the actual website for Spybot Search and Destroy? I seem to be finding many fake ones. Thanks again
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Thanks for the quick reply! I actually don't use any anti-virus, so maybe there is a virus but I don't think there is a good chance of that since I haven't downloaded anything much in the past 6 months (at least not from any untrusted sources) I use Windows 7, Asus M4A73-E Motherboard, and a...
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    Hard Drive Problem??????

    Hi everyone, Over probably the last year (my computer was built 2 years ago, in July 2009), my computer has slowly become slower and slower siginificantly. Most people would say this is normal, but now when I play games such as even Counter Strike or Team Fortress 2 it becomes quite choppy...
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