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  1. Thor_Odinson

    Need help re: Virtual Memory popup

    Was never adventurous in pagefile/virtual memory matters (usually leave it be) so please bear with me. Earlier today, I've been on my work pc doing a research paper. Due to the extensive subject ground I needed to cover, I've had multiple tabs open (around 11) and additional windows as well (8...
  2. Thor_Odinson

    Quick question on salvaging a gaming rig

    My cousin said he "overused and fried" his Phenom II (I believe it was the 3.5ghz one) and went ahead and bought replacements. Anyway, he bought 2 alternative choices, much to my dismay... as I would have preferred an Intel mobo/cpu overhaul, since he had the spending power. Yup, he bought 2...
  3. Thor_Odinson

    Upgrading Mobo and need help...

    After a slew of random controller errors that happened when I was burning discs and once while I was gaming (1. had to unplug my SATA DVDRW from the board due to a controller error on \Device\CdRom0, which made the system stable again until 2. alternating events of parity error was detected on...
  4. Thor_Odinson

    301.42 WHQL is finally here

    http://www.legitreviews.com/news/13195/ And since we are on this subject, can someone please send the link on how to properly install a gpu driver... the one that involves more than checking the "clean install" tick box in the Nvidia installer. I think there was also a driver sweeper in there...
  5. Thor_Odinson

    Nvidia WHQL Driver for the GTX 560

    Does anyone have any idea when the successor to 296.10 gets released? Not really that happy with the current WHQL, mainly due to certain bouts of the PSOD when I am gaming. I'm open to trying the beta drivers but I wouldn't want to do the clean OCD installation twice if the WHQL release is...
  6. Thor_Odinson

    Not quite sure which area I should post this in, but since it involved a beep...

    I just noticed an unusual thing just a few minutes ago: After I successfully burned some files to a disc (Nero and with an equally successful data verification), I closed the dvd tray to recheck the files in My Computer. As the lid closed and the green light powered up, I heard a faint beep -...
  7. Thor_Odinson

    Chkdsk and external hdd with os question

    Will chkdsk have any ill-effects on c: if i ran it on an external hard drive containing the same os (xp sp3) and pretty much the same files as the aforementioned main drive? Basically the hdd in the enclosure used to be the former primary hdd of this pc. According to my friend, the volume kept...
  8. Thor_Odinson

    Which is the better MicroSD brand and why?

    I swear by Sandisk, but, in this case, I'm currently limited to 3 options as they are the only brands that are available in my current area. I'll need it by the weekend, so even expedited shipping is a risk I'm not willing to take. Anyway, the 16gb choices are: - Lexar - Apacer - PQI Thanks!
  9. Thor_Odinson

    JKDefrag/MyDefrag...

    Since I plan to get a new HDD soon, I'll be starting out fresh. Is JK Defrag/Mydefrag still the top option for Win XP/7 these days or am I better off just sticking with the built-in tool?
  10. Thor_Odinson

    Planning to get a 1Tb

    Specifically a Seagate Barracuda internal HDD (as that brand and model has never let me down). Anything I should be look out for? And are there any disadvantages in getting a 1tb as opposed to 2 500gb drives? Also, are 1 tbs more prone to failure than their smaller storage counterparts?
  11. Thor_Odinson

    Chkdsk/Partition Anomaly..

    Early this morning, as part of my not-so-regular interior cleaning, I decided to open up my PC to blow away some dust and to check if all the fans (PSU, CPU, GPU, Aux) are spinning as they should be. No cables were moved or removed and replaced. The one thing I did new this time was to hook a...
  12. Thor_Odinson

    Is it safe to conclude...

    that a psu is stable after running smoothly and without issue for 7+ months? My cousin bought a rig last August with a no-name 650w psu made in China. The reason why he can't go for a Cosair or an Antec was due to budget constraints. Anyway, the aforementioned unit has been powering that GTS...
  13. Thor_Odinson

    Just upgraded to a tri-core

    Athlon II X2 250 (3.0ghz) to an X3 445 (3.1ghz) specifically. Anyway, I just wanted to ask if it is normal for the system to be slow (particularly, the SATA HDD and DVD-ROM autodetection) on the first boot up after the cpu installation? Because, my system (XP SP3) boots up in about 57 secs...
  14. Thor_Odinson

    Saw these errors in the event log and not sure how to address some of them

    3/4/2011 1:54:28 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7026] - The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load: AFD avgio avipbb Fips IPSec MRxSmb NetBIOS NetBT Processor RasAcd Rdbss ssmdrv Tcpip WS2IFSL 3/4/2011 1:54:28 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7001] - The TCP/IP...
  15. Thor_Odinson

    Any pitfalls on installing this update?

    Update for Windows XP (KB971029) Date last published: 2/22/2011 Typical download size: 935 KB Install this update to restrict AutoRun entries in the AutoPlay dialog to only CD and DVD drives. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.System Requirements Recommended CPU...
  16. Thor_Odinson

    Has anyone tried the new 266.58 WHQL NVIDIA release?

    Is the 3-month waiting period worth the d/l?
  17. Thor_Odinson

    Weird Card Problem

    A friend of mine recently transferred his camera pictures to his sister's laptop via the SD card slot. As he didn't bring his cable along, this was his first time to do so. Unfortunately, when he put the card back in the camera, the pictures weren't there (i.e. camera view doesn't register any...
  18. Thor_Odinson

    Which is the better processor in...

    a gaming sense: Athlon II X3 450 (3.2ghz) or Phenom II X2 555 BE (3.2ghz) Extra core or extra cache, among other things? Common sense tells me that a game utilizing more than 2 cores would benefit more from the former, while the inverse holds true with the latter. But that would bring me...
  19. Thor_Odinson

    Weird SC2 Problem

    Lately, I've had 3 crashes on my machine while playing SC2. 2 were "out of core memory" issues and 1 was an "ErrorOutofMemory" issue. The weird thing about it is that they didn't occur while I was in-game (which should theoretically be more taxing -- graphics-wise and cpu-wise). It happened...
  20. Thor_Odinson

    A4Tech Gaming Mouse

    I was in HK for the past couple of days and got this on impulse as an upgrade to my Logitech vanilla optical mouse. http://www.x7.cn/en/product.asp?id=47 Couldn't find more info on this apart from a review done on this site: http://www.dotasg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5024 Anyway, I just...
  21. Thor_Odinson

    Samsung EX1920X LED Monitor Advice

    Just got a new monitor to replace my old CRT. http://www.samsung.com/my/consumer/p...ype=prd_detail I've already installed the monitor drivers (although I didn't see any changes) and I'm still getting used to the 1360x768 res. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to make the fonts look...
  22. Thor_Odinson

    Faulty Installation, Conflict or Bad DVD Drive?

    I was reinstalling WoW using the Battlechest DVD and midway, it gives me an error saying the installation can't be completed. Checked the error logs and found this... http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8697/dvdrprob.jpg It was a slew of "controller error on \device\CdRom0" messages. This has...
  23. Thor_Odinson

    CNQ Question

    Will disabling 'Cool N Quiet' in the bios be advantageous for me? I've only read the benefits for overclockers, but couldn't find any for regular users and/or moderate gamers. I've also seen threads where CNQ is buggy for some, hence my reason to disable it. My CPU is an Athlon II X2 250...
  24. Thor_Odinson

    On case fans and rpm

    How much of a cooling difference will (4) 120mm 2000rpm fans make over (4) 120mm 1400rpm fans running on the same intake and exhaust setup in the same case?
  25. Thor_Odinson

    SC2: 3 Technical Questions

    1. How can one tell if the gameplay hiccups in a multiplayer setting are system-based or connection-based? I play on HIGH settings but with lighting, shadows, effects, particles, etc (except models, 3d portraits, and movies) on either OFF or LOW. My specs are: Athlon II X2 250 (3.0ghz) (2mb...
  26. Thor_Odinson

    GTS 250 Handling

    Hi, new member here! Anyway, I just purchased an Inno3d 1gb GTS 250. As I was taking it off from its bag, I was handling it by its metal bar parallel to the table with one hand and removing the plastic with the other. The moment the jacket was completely removed from the card, I heard a very...