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    Processor Overheating??

    No. I'll try to figure it out tomorrow though. Thanks for your help.
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    Processor Overheating??

    Yes, It's still working. When we put the computer together... we did everything with the default settings. The guy definitely did not set the processor to a higher voltage manually. Any idea how it could have got that way?
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    Processor Overheating??

    Custom made with the help of someone I hired using suggestions from people on this forum. Here's the report on the CPU (tell me what else you'd like to see): [ Processors / AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ ] Processor Properties: Manufacturer...
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    Processor Overheating??

    No problem... how do I find overclocking info and temps info? I can tell you what case I have.... The fan I'm not sure... Open up the case and look for it? Which one? There are a few different fans in there.... Thanks, gm
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    Processor Overheating??

    Please let me know if there is a better forum for this.... About 15 mins into a simulation I was running yesterday (written in java, and spiking the CPU usage to 100% instantly) some computer hardware component -- I'm guessing my processor -- gave off a scary warning sound which I have never...
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    Processor Warning Beep During Simulation

    Please let me know if there is a better forum for this.... About 15 mins into a simulation I was running yesterday (written in java, and spiking the CPU usage to 100% instantly) some computer hardware component -- I'm guessing my processor -- gave off a scary warning sound which I have never...
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    Laptop Advice For Casual User

    I was thinking about getting just getting a Dell notebook like the Inspiron 6000, but I figured the posters here might have better advice for me. I want: 1. 15 inch or larger display 2. at least 1GB RAM 3. at least 80GB HD, but I already have an 80GB western digital in my current laptop...
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    Adding Laptop Memory Myself

    From the Dell docs... In any case, I think I just found an answer to my question: http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums...board.id=insp_upgrade&message.id=47818
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    Adding Laptop Memory Myself

    I want to max out my Inspiron 2600's memory with 512. Right now it has 128. I have found these instructions about adding memory in the end user's slot: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s.../ins2600/en/sm_en/upgrades.htm#1000098 If I swap out this stick for a 256 stick, I believe I...
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    Replace Monitor Cord -- Possible?

    how do you measure the outputs for each pins? also, why is this info needed to attach a new connector? Thanks, gm
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    Replace Monitor Cord -- Possible?

    I have an old monitor which works, but one of the pins on the cord that connects it to the computer is missing, so the image is fuzzy. Wheras the power cord can be easily removed from the monitor and replaced, this connection cord is built right into the monitor, so I don't see an easy way to...
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    Wirless Mouse/Keyboard Laggy, Flaky

    I just got a new wireless/mouse keyboard from microsoft, the model here: Newegg Link It's acting quite flaky though. Occassionally, when I first start up, it will work perfectly. After a few minutes of use, though, the mouse begins to lag and then jump around the screen to catch up with...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    anyone else know anything about this? thanks...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    This doesn't work. "Window cannot find...." This DOES WORK. However, I have to turn off my firewall (ZoneAlarm Pro) off ore else the connections are blocked. Is there a way to get this working without completely disabling the firewall? What is needed is a way to selectively allow sharing...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    I have two computers, both connected to a netgear wireless router. From "My Network Places," I click on the link "Set up a home or small office network." I then choose the option "This computer connects to the internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my netework."...