Recent content by tim844

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    Stuck in boot loop. Can't see BIOS

    Thanks, I will give it a shot.
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    Stuck in boot loop. Can't see BIOS

    After several months without problems I now have a boot loop I cannot get out of. I suspect it has to do with the blue screen I got briefly yesterday after my foot hit the side of the case. I rebooted at that time without problems. It sat off overnight and then began the boot loop issue. I...
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    Installed wrong bios

    Thanks so much. I will give it a shot and see what happens.
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    Installed wrong bios

    I installed the wrong bios (for another board) a few months ago but didn't notice anything until recently when the video started showing problems. I ran down all the other options and this stood out as the culprit. Now that I found the correct one do I just flash it from CD as if it is new...
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    Saving data to an older computer

    I would like to install Win 7 (replacing the C: drive that died) on a 160 SATA drive that had been the backup for data that was on the dead drive. Now the data needs to be saved some way but my old computer doesn?t have a normal SATA connector except the four open wires on the back of a cheap...
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    OEM battery chargers

    That was my impression. It is interesting that the camera company charger doesn't have spec listed, except on the charger. They don't want us comparing products or they don't think it is necessary. Thanks
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    Bad MOBO or PS?

    Blazer, you are certainly correct that I should have posted more details. It turns out that it was a bad power supply (I may have to get one of those gizmos - very cool). My lesson I take from this experience is that a steady light on the power supply isn't necessarily evidence that it is...
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    OEM battery chargers

    I need to buy a li-ion battery charger for a camera battery and the price difference between the OEM charger and "compatible" chargers is amazing ($65 vs. $15). Is there a real difference or is this more "brand profit" stuff. Are they just as good for battery life & safety? Thanks
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    Bad MOBO or PS?

    After two outages close together (UPS failed!) my computer would not boot and had a flashing green light in front and on the power supply. After researching the problem online, including this forum, I unplugged everything, plugged in power and got a steady light. I plugged in just the...
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    Reasonable replacement board

    That looks like a good one. I found it for $75. Thanks for the prompt reply, Tim
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    Reasonable replacement board

    My MSI 945P Platinum mobo apparently fried when my UPS failed. Now I need to replace it with something equivalent or maybe better. I would like to look for a versatile board worth upgrading the processor. This is for Photoshop and not gaming so processor speed is nice but not critical. The...
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    Do I need a new case?

    I have an older Antec ATX case that has room for only 2 80mm fans (1 each in front and back) that may still be useful for an upgrade but how far can I go without drilling holes for a new 120? Is that just a bad idea or is drilling (probably the door) a good option? This is a second computer...