Recent content by akhilles

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    Anti-Virus suggestion

    Well, since he doesn't want to pay for antivirus, go with AntiVir which scores pretty high in some tests for a free product. Also, it is quite good at detecting trojans in downloads BEFORE the program runs. However, it doesn't have a setting for auto removal in Guard (residential), only in...
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    what's ISO's do you guys use to recover a failed OS disk?

    http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ http://www.ubcd4win.com/ (for XP) Hiren's Boot CD (can't mention where to get or I'll be banned for life) Some other antivirus boot disks like: http://www.free-av.com/en/tool...vir_rescue_system.html
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    New PC wont post or beep

    I don't know about you or anyone else, but I build my barebone out of the case and won't put it in a case until I make sure it's working & stable. Make sure there's no extra standoff shorting out the mobo. Triple-check your cable connections. Specially, 4/8-pin cpu, 24-pin mobo, 6-pin...
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    RESOLVED! - Vista laptop won't connect to our wireless router

    Has the router ever worked wirelessly?
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    Build a new computer or upgrade?

    Go to bios, load defaults, save & exit, go to bios again, change overclocking to manual, back up your files, do a clean OS install, you should eliminate most of the issues. If you can't, time to buy a new rig.
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    I need advice on new computer!

    If you're ok with building a pc, you can save some money. E8400 GA-EP45-DS3L 2X2GB DDR2-800MHZ HD4850 ANTEC/CORSAIR 500W Pick out the rest & repost the list. Throw in an OEM OS if you need it.
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    Question about IE plugins and their publisher

    Those companies are the ones to be trusted. Just be sure to download the plugins/players from them, instead of some lesser known sites. BTW, if you haven't already, google IE7Pro & secure your I.E.
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    FireFox 3.0.1 is out

    Thanks for the heads-up. I didn't realize until I saw the "check for update" menu item as "restart firefox".
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    Computer boots up after shutdown

    What's a hard shutdown? Holding the case power button? Are all wake-up settings in bios disabled? Set boot devices to non-USB/network ones. No auto boot other devices. Is sleep setting in STR/S3 in bios? Depending on how you shut down windows, the shutdown button in start menu may be set...
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    ASUS P5N-T Deluxe

    Not bad. What's the psu make & model?
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    cpu heatsink for Abit IC7 Max3 mobo

    CNPS7700-AlCu http://zalman.co.kr/ENG/produc...oduct_Read.asp?idx=155 http://www.zalman.co.kr/produc...7700-478MBlist_eng.htm
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    Official support for e7200 and e7300 on the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R.

    Same mobo & bios. F12f was pretty stable. I lost my o/c settings due to overheating. That's saying about the bios's fail-safe. Thanks for the heads-up. I'm gonna put it in my family pc.
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    help

    GA-EP45-DS3L GA-EP35-DS3L GA-P35-DS3L IP35-E
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    P45 worth it over P35?

    For 5 years, def. P45 at a minimum. :) Most new cards are PCI-E 2.0. HD 4850 included. It may not make a difference in a single-card setup, but it may in a Crossfire.
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    Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Network Issue

    Is it the onboard lan? If not, look at the back of the card, is there any LED activity? I had a similar episode, but it turned out my card gave up the ghost.