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I have a quick question: I have a fairly old computer (3 years old) with the specs P2 266 64MB 8MB SiS video card. If I have a cool picture for my background that is very sharp and colorful that takes up the entire screen on 1024x768 and an application takes up the entire screen, I minimize the...

howdy i am locked out of my computer account, to make a long story short, my son changed the password and WILL NOT TELL IT TO ME! Is there any way to get/reset the password, preferably by a disk boot method since i cannot log in for anything (by the way, i use windows xp pro). Or perhaps does...

[this is my first reply] You could look at the overclocking database located at Overclocking Database- Celeron 2 this includes the original CPU speed, the overclocked (OC) speed, OC bus, cooling and heating compounds. Hope this helps

howdy My question is what I should consider when I am looking at different kinds of HDs that will provide a high output of performance (looking at 40GB 7200), and what is the best brand of HD manufacturer thanks

Howdy I am currently planning a "temporary upgrade" and am waiting for AMD's new line of CPU's. Does anybody know what the pricing will be for the future AMD CPUs? thanks

howdy my question is that if I upgrade my current system: P2 266Mhz 64MB RAM 6.4GB 5400RPM HD to: P2 266Mhz 256MB RAM 40GB 7200RPM HD will that cause a "bottleneck" because of the CPU? And if so, will a P2 450Mhz eliminate the bottleneck? I primarily use the computer for managing my financial...

I am looking at different processors and am now in confusion.... What do those letters mean? Is this a value chip or an added performance chip? And also, would a dual proc. system outperform its single CPU equivilant (2x 500mhz = 1GHZ)? Any help is appreciated!

howdy my question is if a dual processor motherboard is only for office/business use or is it also for the home consumer? Another question is if I have a dual processor motherboard, if, for example, I use two 500MHz P3 processors will there be the same performance as the 1GHZ? Any help is...

Hello, I am planning to upgrade my current hard drive to a 40GB 7200 Seagate. I dont really want to spend 40 extra dollars on a new hard drive. Can I use my current cables and mounting bracket to install my HD? Also, is a UDMA100 HD an ATA100? Any help is appreciated, Mike --- Mike, I...