Search results

I am using the default router installation at this point - I have not enabled any security settings at all. I am going to try to put the printer wired (RJ-45) instead of WIFI but I don't see how that could be the problem... DDoS blocking would result in no printing - but in this case depending...

For years now I've had a Canon MX870 printer (WIFI) connected to my Linksys EA4500 router which allowed me to print from various WIRED and WIRELESS computers/laptops without any issues (PDF, DOC, DOCX, word, chrome, etc...); and with home schooling during COVID-19 this was used a lot ...

In my office I have a wireless Cisco Linksys EA4500 router, it has 4x wired ports (which are all in-use right now). Now across the house I have setup some HW that requires 4x wired RJ-45 connections (the hardware is not WIFI ready) so I see 2 simple solutions: 1- Buy 2x switches one to...

Friend of mine had his PC scammed (guy calls, tells you they are Microsoft and that you are infected, get into your PC and then lock you out and ask for money $ to let you back in). Anyways, he has a Dell Alienware Aurora R4 PC running (shipped with) Windows 8 or 8.1 - I am not sure but I...

My brother has a IBM Lenovo M55 8811-6CU system and wanted to play some new games so he went out and bought a new Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 5450. When he connects it in this PC and turns it on he is telling me the system beeps (3 beeps with pauses, but I am not confident in his reporting...

Currently I have an application that runs at startup when a user log's in to the account (administrative), as well as something under HKLM\...\Run which is also executed - but I need to run something once and BEFORE both these things are executed. My solution was to use HKLM\...\RunOnce which...

I am trying to find a way to generate an image (or something) of a hard-drive (C:\ drive) while it is running / in-use (without interruptions) on a PC automatically & silently when I connect my USB drive (or with as little intervention as possible) - the installing is Windows XP (in case that...

Only problem with that is the $100 price tag ....

I had a no-name 6 year old model (no clue - some cheap thing) - and I bought a SUPREME POWER 525W

I have an old P4 computer that I've been using constantly for about 5 years, about a month ago the Power Supply (500W) started making a high-pitch sound - so a few weeks ago I went to a local store - bought a new one (525W) and put it in ... Everything worked fine at first (simply browsing...

I have a DELL DIMENSION E520 that currently has 2x512 megs of RAM (1gig of ProMos PC2-4200 DDR 533mhz) and I want to upgrade (add 2 gigs for Vista) - after a lot of comments and reviews I found that the best price/quality for my Dell (keeping in mind my current ram and wanted to spend as little...

I've got a PC (Dell Dimension E520) whose HDD recently died, so I am in the process of backing up the data (that I can) using Ubuntu Live CD (awsome), at the same time as I go buy a new HDD I wanted to get some extra RAM (512megs for VISTA is kind of ridiculous) - but I want to get compatible...

What about the Swam M12's? I can't find the M10's anywhere ... these seem like the new ones ....

I've got an old pair of (2.1) PC speakers that I've been using since 2004 (Samsung), they worked perfectly fine (200W sub, 2x 14W speakers) and they just died on me - so obviously I'm looking for a replacement... Most of my time is spent watching shows on my PC (TV), gaming, and some music -...

I've got a 3.0GHz P4 w/ P4C800-E Deluxe Motherboard currently loaded w/ 2x 512megs of OCZ PC3200 (DDR400 2.5-3-3-7) RAM (1gig in Dual-channel). I was looking to add some RAM and had a spare 512meg DDR PC3200 (DDR400) RAM from an old DELL PC (not the same manufacturer, not OCZ) So, the...

zaxour: my P4 is S478 (not LGA 775) so I would need a new CPU. At this point I am just buying an entire new system ;)

Wayfarer: Just for fun I'm going to try and anwser some of your comments (love the though-love eheh - much appreciated), but before do bear in mind that I am in no way ignorning the advice given to me, the reason I ask is knowing that people here probably know better then me ... thus the post...

Ok - I have an old P4 S478 system that I still use all the time (wife's PC) but lately (past 6months) it gets extremely loud when at normal temperatures and insanely loud when it gets hot, sounds like a jet engine going off in my office and it has become unberable. Now, I am going to buy some...

Relativist: Asus P4C800-E deluxe - pretty good old P4 AGP board. kioras: Seriously, you are saying that the 2600pro 512megs isn't going to improve much when compared to my 9800pro 256megs? defaultluser: seriously? Will the driver situation be that bad?

defaultuser: but the price still doesn't compare ... I am looking at spending $30 CDN for a 2600pro or $70 CDN for a 3650 - as opposed to the $600 US + tax (save a little here-and-there) your post mentions. This is not for my main box - my current PC is more then adequate - this is for my 2nd...

Phyltre: Ok - I see the math there - but no matter how hard I try I can't find a C2D system for $300 CDN (maybe in the US) - where I am from the cheapest ranges around the $400 + tax. And - forget the $80 3650, how about a $20 2600Pro (256M)? Still sound like a bad idea?

Thing is - I can get a 3650 512MB AGP for around $80 CDN, that is cheaper then getting a new system no matter what I sell - and I don't tend to sell my Hardware (gives me a 3rd / backup system) - so financially it still isn't a horrible idea to simply upgrade.

An age old question, and I know I am going to get a lot of ^$@# for asking but, I am looking to buy an AGP video card to upgrade my old system (my 2nd system) for gaming. I find that most of the newer games, when looking to simply play (just playing at LOW everything) can't even do that much...

I've been struggling lately to determine what I should buy, a plasma 42/46" or LCD 42/46" TV, I've been reading a lot of reviews and the typical ups/downs mentioned are the same, but I am really curious to get some real-world feedback... Typically this is what I do with my TV: 80% - The...

I recently purchased a 4870 (VisionTek) and while I love the card it does get insanely hot when left with the stock cooler and default fan speed. I've been doing some reading and found out how to change the Fan Speed by tweaking the profiles in Catalyst: - Create a profile - Edit the profile...

I've just installed Vista Ultimate 64bit for the first time and need a good compatible Anti-Virus and AntiSpam/Popup/Spyware application. In the past I always used AVG but recently upgraded to version 8.* and absolutly hate it - it runs slow (takes over 11 hours to scan my hard-drive when it...

Saphire released a new non-ref version of the 4870? Serious? Do you have a link? (curious to see it)

Quick question for everyone - a few weeks ago ASUS released the AEH4870 - a video card I was really looking forward to buying ... But then quickly after I realized it started to "disapeer", a lot of stores removed it as a produce from their listing, newegg set it "Deactivated" and most stores...

So - as you all pretty much already know I'm going for a P45 Asus Motherboars (either Maximus II Formula or P5Q-Deluxe - still debating seeing as they are pretty much the same price). Anyways - going with one of those and a 4870 video and Q9550 CPU - pretty much set. Last part - and really...

So - the only question is ... which P45 board? Maximus II Formula or P5Q-Deluxe... Keep in mind - they are exactly the SAME PRICE for me ..... What do you think?

For starters I wanted to thank everyone who has been helping me over the past week build up my new system - given the massive constant advice I have opted to go with a Asus DDR2 motherboard as opposed to my inital Rampage Extreme X48 DDR3 - for the lack of benifits (none - given that I won't OC)...

So - Rampage Formula (X48 - DDR2) is better then Maximus II Formula (P45 - DDR2)? I thought that P45 was better? Why do you vote Rampage formula instead?

Well - after a lot of advice I am on-board for going to get a DDR2 system - guess it just isn't worth it ... One thing I didn't know (and correct me if I am wrong) - I thought the X48 was the newest chipset around - but actually its the P45? I thought it was P45 -> X38 -> X48 but some people...

Well - I've always been a huge fan of Asus Motherboards - tried Gigabyte twice and both times had horrible experiences - and if I don't get the Rampage Extreme I wanted to get the Rampage Formula instead - I don;t mind spending the $ for a quality board that will help reduce heat (I've had a P4...

I've been doing a lot of reading and realized that the Asus Rampage Extreme (motherboard I am waiting on) doesn't play nice with most RAM - now I am not looking to OC (much - maybe bring my Q9550 to 3.0ghz) but the last thing I want is to buy RAM that causes me issues... That being said -...

I've been holding my breath for a few weeks now waiting for the Asus Rampage Extreme to be released, all the inital specs seem to indicate this will be one insane motherboard and I am not adverse spending good money to get a good quality product - however a LOT of my readings on reviews are...

For my new upcoming system I wanted to ensure to get a large enough case, for too long have I been plagged with a Mid-Tower ATX case where everything almost fits and temperatures reach the boiling point. Therefore I did some quick research and found a case that I thougth fit my needs...

I'm looking to build myself a new system (confirmed profile listed below) and one thing that suprised me is the amount of feedback I am still getting between DDR2 and DDR3 platforms... I would have imagined that DDR3 was absolutly the way to go given the CPU I am getting and the fact that the...

msabo: a lot of people have recommended that board, but compare it to the Asus Rampage Extreme ... do you really think it would be the right choice? http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2367&l1=3&l2=11&l3=640&l4=0 What a crazy motherboard no?

Application is mostly geared towards gaming and longevitiy - I tend to keep a computer for 3-5 years so when I get a new one I aim top of the line so that in 4 years it can still meet all minimum requirements. As for the Extreme's, $ isn't an issue but then again the $1000 isn't really worth...