Recent content by jasonic7654

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    Can't get DVD to play

    Thanks, would you mind saying a little more to point me in the right direction? Where should I go to download the latest DVD codecs?
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    Can't live with noise from Volcano 9 CPU fan

    Thanks for your suggestion. This is my first computer building project. I'm following directions from the website: .mysuperpc.com. In general the author seems very knowledgable and experieced so I'm mystified why he would recommend the Vocano 9 fan/HS with it's noise problem. Anyway, my...
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    Can't get DVD to play

    :brokenheart:I just got this new computer assembled with Windows XP, a Plextor PX-716A DVD burner,and a 19" Dell LCD Monitor. This first attempt to view the commercial video DVD failed--neither the Windows Media Player or the Roxio DVDMax Player would play the DVD. One of them had a message...
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    Can't live with noise from Volcano 9 CPU fan

    Hi Thanks for your reply. I actually didn't finish writing the above topic that you responded too--for some reason I was cut off--the old laptop probably burped. Anyway I guess I got enough written for your kind response. I'm wondering what brand of fan the L1A that you mention is? Is it a...
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    Can't live with noise from Volcano 9 CPU fan

    I'm disappointed with the LOUDNESS
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    Can't get started in new Windows XP installation

    It worked! I took the PS/2 adapter off and plugged it into the USB and waited a few seconds. I really appreciate this help!
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    Can't get started in new Windows XP installation

    I've just installed Windows XP Home Ed. in the computer I've just assembled. At the end of the Windows installation where it asks if I would like to download the updates now or wait I was not able to use the mouse to click on either box, and could not use any other keys to navigate to or cl. on...
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    Need help with front panel indicators and switch connections.

    Hello, I'm a first time PC builder trying to figure out the positive side of front panel indicator and switch connectors so I can plug them into the motherboard header as specified in the motherboard manual. I'm using an older model Antec KS 282 case w/o a manual and an ABT NF7-S motherboard...
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    Is my 300 watt PSU enough for this modest video card?

    Howdy, I'm about to build my first PC based on an AMC Athlon XP 2600+. Although not a gamer, I picked up a Sapphire Radeon 9600SE card to help insure quality video on my system. The PSU that came with my Antec case is rated at 300 watts. My question is whether the 300 watt PSU is ample...