Recent content by vladiator

Thanks Cerb, it is the second time you are greatly helping me in the last few weeks (the first time I had some issues with my GPU not using the whole monitor)! Indeed, the HDD was detected under Computer as soon as I assigned it a letter and path. That easy! I checked my BIOS again and I...

Oh, and BTW, my Device Drivers do detect the WD HDD... It says that the disk's drivers are current. But I cannot see it under Computer in Explorer.

Hi all I took the SSD to the shop, and they diagnosed it as faulty. They replaced it under a warranty. Now I have a different problem. I installed Windows 8 onto the new SSD, and installed the GA-H87M-D3H mobo drives from CD and GPU drives from the internet. However, I can only see my new...

Thanks Cerb. I just read up on Sandforce and it seems that their problems are same what I have - i.e. my pc automatically went to sleep at night and in the morning it stopped being recognised... So, does it mean Marvell may have similar problems to SF? This is my first experience with...

Hi, thanks. I have Ultra Plus. What is Sandforce and what exactly is the problem with them? Will I need to reactivate my Win 8 after I reinstall it on a new ssd? Grr, it annoying to have a new problem after you think you finally got yourself a perfect computer...

Ok, so I decided to reboot the pc, as it was still stuck on the Gygabyte name screen. Reconnected the SSD and HDD into the original sata connectors and closed the case with the intention to take it back into the store tomorrow for repairs. Powered the PC once again, went into BIOS and there...

Hi all I have a new PC with Gygabyte h87m-d3h mobo. I use a Sandisk 128gb SSD to boot my windows 8 and keep certain programs. The PC was put together at a local computer store and worked perfectly well for about 3 weeks. Last night I was installing a game from Steam onto my second drive, a...

Thanks Cerb - having searched a bit more in Catalyst, I found an option to resize the screen. It is all sorted. Cheers.

Hi Cerb * BenQ G2420HD * it is set to 1080p. This is what I used with my 9800GT as well. There is no option of going higher. Sorry, could you calrify you last part the over-/underscan, etc? What do I need to do?

Hmm, the not being able to start PC problem is solved - run Win 8 through integrated graphics and re-installed the drivers. but the screen still has a 1-inch unused screen area on the edges. Any suggestions?

Hi all Until today I used geforce 9800GT. Today I purchased AMD HD7870 gpu. I had some other problems with PC which the store have been dealing with so they also installed the card for me. When I got home, I realised that my card was not using the full 24 inch monitor area but was leaving...

Thanks. I will get a new PSU tonight and will give you an update as to whether it resolved the problems.

Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention. When I was building the pc, I realised that my mobo asks for 4x2 12v connector. However, my psu only has one 4 pin connector. I asked a technician in a local pc repair store if I needed an adaptor, but he said that 4 pin 12v connector will be fine...

Thanks for responses everyone. Today I got back from work and the PC did not start. I tried it multiple times but all it does is that automatic restart thing which I described in point 3. Since I cannot start the computer I cannot conduct the memtest which was mentioned in some responses...

Hi Denis I just checked and it appears that there is one BIOS update for my motherboard, and it "Adjust Windows mode screen" - http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4492&dl=1#bios. I assume it would not make much of a difference then? I have not updated my SSD...