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My motherboard has kicked the bucked at the worst time possible. I was hoping to hold out, in this awkward transition to the long anticipated DDR4. Instead, I think I’ll capitalize and try to turn this bad timing into an opportunity. I have really only ever used Intel chips, and never even...

Apologies if this isn't the right spot, it was on the line between here and the mobile computing thread. My laptop screen is acting up, and freezes all the the time. I have to maneuver it around and press certain corners to get it to show again...it's getting worse and increasingly difficult...

My gaming days are long behind me, and I have not kept up with the changes since. I might be dating myself, but last time I was looking into GPU's Geforce4 was the latest and greatest, and Max Pain and Blood Rayne were to games to be playing.... Anyway, I've been looking into laptops and have...

I recently purchased a Dell Studio 1558 from dell. It seemed to meet all my needs at a reasonable price. Everything seemed fine, until I plugged in headphones. When I plug anything into the audio ports on the side, there is this annoying hiss/white noise that is always present. It's strange...

The building I'm in is being rewired. So all active ports were taken down. So, for the mean time, I have to rely on wifi. To make things somewhat bearable, wifi-N was installed throughout. I have 2 laptops connected fine getting data a rate of 240-250 Mbps. (ie. nothing wrong with the router)...

I'm setting up a test environment to test a new imaging software. I'm using Ubuntu with 2 nics, 1 nic for Internet, and the other to a switch. I have successfully setup the dhcp service, however cannot connect to the web on client PCs. I have not dealt with network setups for 12years or so...

Looking for a Dell Inspiron 1501 Motherboard, anyone have one? :)

I read all over the internet that the velociraptor was surprisingly quiet. I'm not sure what this quiet level is suppose to be...but I just purchased one, and the seek and write sounds like a jackhammer. Idle is barely audible, but the second the HDD light turns on, I feel like there's a...

My computer and NAS are connected to my router. Both have two dozen ports opened to them for apps, games, etc. Every time I unplug my laptop, and return, the local IP changes and I have to go back and reset all those ports to the new address. This same thing happens to my NAS when it restarts...

I have a QNAP TS-101 and have used it primarily for a local network drive. I recently lost important data despite backups (Water Damage to PC and Backup..). I learned my lesson and have placed this unit elsewhere. I'm using the Web-Interface to upload backups. My issue is that I can only...

History Up to Freezes: Around the beginning of last month, the computer started to boot to a blank screen. I was able to get around this by rebooting to the "Last Known Configuration" every other time and succeed in the boot. Then around the middle of the month the computer froze. Following...

I've had my Asus F3sv for 2 years now, and it has starting to show its age. The laptop is great, but the overall physical design of the notebook never was that good to begin with. I clean the notebook every other day or so (mild germaphobe) and the paint around the palm-rest has still faded...

My IBM ideapad woke up with "missing/corrupt bootmgr". Not good i know, but anyways i was just gonna back up my data and give it a fresh install and everything would be better...right...No that would be too much to ask from MS. My normal means of data backup in this situation would be to just...

It's been a long time since I made a graphics upgrade. My last system that I put together was 5 years ago using a 7800gt. I've been rocking that for some time now, but it has defiantly aged since. It has begun to struggle with the newer games and my high native resolution really heats it up. My...

I have 1 port coming from the wall, and I am trying to connect four computers. I'm using a Dlink DSS-5t switch. The problem is, when I plug in the first laptop with all the other computers, everything works fine. Then, when I plug in the second laptop, it kicks the first off the internet. I...

Was looking around and didn't find much on Trojanware, Spyware, or Malware cleaners. I'm trying to salvage a computer before I perform a clean install. This computer is not mine, I don't have the software, I didn't want to fix it, but it was forced on me. Its full of everything and anything as...

Ok, I think I know the answer to my own question..but stick with me. My boss came to me with a relatives computer and told me to fix it. Anyway, long story short, its full of trojanware, malware, spyware, viruses, and more. I don't want to fix this thing, but I'm inclined to try...he s my boss...

I have a friend who is in the architectural business, who just bought new software. It didn't work with his current graphics card, to low end and old. He asked me what he should get, I told him the 280 or 4850. Problem is, he only has a PCI slot in his computer. I told him to buy a new computer...

I have an old Gateway that I'm loaning/giving to a friend to use, while there computer is fixed. The computer used to work, quite frankly I haven't even looked at it for 2years or so, so I imagine anything could be wrong. Anyways, when I boot, the bios hangs forever. I mean that it sits on the...

I have 2x2gb of Patriot FinViper Memory in a Asus P5Q Deluxe. This memory is not on the list of support modules. However, the bios doesn't have an issue with it, and memtest86 passed. I'm have a hell of a time installing an OS. Vista Business BSOD with IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, and Basic 32bit XP...

I just got Asus' new P45 board, P5Q Deluxe. Installing an OS has proven to be a challenge. ATM I only have a 32bit xp Pro on hand. So I tried installing that with 4gbs of memory. It Blue Screened, took out a stick and it installed fine. Now, while I'm in the OS occasionally the computer will...

Just would like everyone to know that newegg has their first P45 Board out. I ordered it like 3 seconds ago!!!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131297

I was just looking around, and I found an 8800 GT for $170 on the egg, and thought it could be a nice improvement over my aging 7800 GT. The reason this card caught my attention is because of the 1gb of memory on board, only delima I'm having is the manufacturer, PALiT. I have never heard of...

Is it worth it to get the X48 chipset? This build is for a client who wants gaming along side a light workstation. I understand that the X48 is the last lintel chipset for socket 775's. So it worth it just to fork over the $100 difference to get a board that will last? Or is it still best to...

I have an Asus F3SV Laptop. I'm trying to connect it to an old big screen TV that only supports analog input. So, I'm using the S-video output with the cable that came with the laptop. The problem is though, no matter what I do, I can't get video sent out of the S-Video. I know the TV input is...

I have an Asus F3SV Laptop. I'm trying to connect it to an old big screen TV that only supports analog input. So, I'm using the S-video output with the cable that came with the laptop. The problem is though, no matter what I do, I can't get video sent out of the S-Video. I know the TV input is...

I'm looking to make a gaming computer that will not make my wallet cry. Here are the Specs I'm looking at: -Corsair 750TX :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 - ASUS P5K-E :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131225 -E8400 Wolfdale...

I'm building a mid-line gaming computer around the P5K-E board, but am uncertain at what memory will play well. I'm using the E8400 and want to take advantage of faster memory speeds. I was thinking that the best economical memory on the market right now is the PC8500. Is this the right...

I just got a pair of Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1200 (PC2 9600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail. However, CPU-Z registers the speed at only at 400! I tried setting the motherboard to 1200, but it crashes and will not boot. I'm using a Asus P5E, which from...

I'm looking to get a Micro-ATX case for my bro. After looking around I wasn't too impressed with what I saw. The best thing I found was the Apevia X-QPack2. I really like the portability and design. But the quality seems to lack, I'm looking from somethings thats rock solid and won't break when...

I'm looking to upgrade. Intel has soo many chipsets out, I can make up my mind. I want something that doesn't cost and arm and a leg and will last. The X38 caught my eye, but by the looks of it its quite expensive and has lots of bells and whistle that I have no need for. I was looking then at...

I'm using Nero 7 Essentials to back up some of my old files, old pictures, word docs, etc. I burned the disk fine and Nero says it finalizes the disk. But, when I place it in the very same drive it was burnt in, Vista thinks its empty and prompts to label/burn when it is clicked. The disk was...

Im not sure if this is mobo related or network releated, so im posting in both locations. I have a P5ND2-SLI Deluxe mobo with one of the nics acting funny. When i plug one of the computers nic's straight into the cable modem, it gets a weird address that i have never seen before with no gateway...

I heard that I PCI-E 2.0 is the way to go if you are upgrading Graphics Cards. I have an ASUS P5K-E, does this motherboard support PCI-E 2.0?

I am looking to get a new graphics card, and i know that the 8800GT had 2.0 and was slightly faster. But when i went to go buy, I found out that the 8800GTS also had PCI-E 2.0 now. Should I still with the GT or is the GTS the better deal now? I'm not too concerned with price cause there...

I am building a new computer, but am in a motherboard dilemma. I was wondering if the Asus P5K-E supported PCI-Express 2.0? And if it didn't, what would be a good replacement that does support it? Thanks

While trying to re-install Xp pro on one of my computers, i encountered this problem: INF file txtsetup.sif is corrupt or missing, status 8192. Setup cannot continue. Press any key to exit. I tested and switched out all the hardware except m/b. So i know everything is good, but the...

I'm upgrading a Computer for a friend. He wants it for 100% gaming. Should I get a the new X38 chipset or the 680Sli. He hasn't made up his mind as to whether or not he wants sli, but I don't know why one would be better then the other. I want to show him all his option before committing to one...

I have a QNAP TS-101 NAS Unit. The drive inside works great! But its not big enough and I ran out of space :(. Anyway, it has built in USB ports to add drives, so I did. The problem I'm having, is that accessing and using the drive is extremely slow. The drive inside the NAS unit still functions...