Recent content by halluc1nati0n

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    CPU does not restart/reset

    I did not mean that I physically reset the system, using the system reset button.. on the case. I do a software restart (either from Win 8/ Ubuntu) and this scenario occurs. Another thing that I noted : Doing a shutdown from ubuntu, actually shuts down the whole thing, but a shutdown from Win...
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    CPU does not restart/reset

    So I did a recent custom build. CPU : AMD Phenom II X6 MB: Biostart A780L3B PS : OCZ ZS 650W I used a cheap case for the build. When I do a system-restart/reset the computer tries to shutdown but I still hear the fan spinning/whizzing sound, and I have to manually hold the power button...
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    Actual pic

    Don't even get the idea :(
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    Issues Playing GTA: San Andreas on Compaq Presario

    No wonder you didn't hear about it, it's an onboard - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_6_Series%23GeForce_6100_and_6150_series&usg=AFQjCNG3ChCxUlndWT1F_85toS5IQn1cdA&sa=X&ei=EmFYTLuDAcL68AbLo4TBCg&ved=0CC8QygQ OP, That isn't a gaming laptop. You cannot even play games less than 5 year old...
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    Im going to have to stop drinking coffee :(

    I'm pretty sure coffee isn't the problem here. Try avoiding it for a week, and see if it gets any better..
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    Best Browser for Win7 in a Low End Machine?

    Lynx, if you're into that kind! ;)
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    DEAD-Counter Strike: Source $5!!!

    One of the slickest deals from Steam... Upvote! :)
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    HP Laptop, 4GB, dual core Pentium, 250 GB harddrive

    UPDATE : Sold out online :(
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    HP Laptop, 4GB, dual core Pentium, 250 GB harddrive

    Link : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1218101176666
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    How good is the Dell S199WFP Display?

    bump -- Anyone ??
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    How good is the Dell S199WFP Display?

    This 19" is for 183$ at dell.com Has free shipping too! :D http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6199 Never seen reviews of it on the net... What I'd like to know is if it's better or worser than E198WFP/SE198WFP. Have...
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    What DDR2 Memory should I get?

    As can be seen from the CPU-Z screenshots: http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7682/cpuzpicsrm3.jpg I'm having an FSB of 1066MHz. I'm currently on DDR1 sticks .. (My motherboard supports both DDR and DDR2) I'm planning to go with DDR2 .. should I get DDR2 533MHz (1:1 ratio with my...
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    3850 and 3870

    What's the mkt price of the 3850 ? Any idea guys? Seems HD3850 and HD3870 have been flooded in the mkt .. ?
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    How do I find the timings of a DDR400 RAM?

    I'm a self confessed tech n00b... How do I see the timings of my 1 GB Dell DDR400 RAM?
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    e6300 temps...

    Awright.. Reattached the HSF... Reapplied a new paste (saw that the previous thing was not well seated..) Now I checked in the BIOS for 10 mins CPU temp stays at 42-43-44-45C Thanx for the help guyz! Looks like I'm good to go! Yeah and under load (ie. WinXP) The temps are Core0 =...