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    Replaced 9500 GS with 9800 GT, now only getting intermittent fans

    Hi, I'm trying to replace the stock 9500 GS on an HP Pavilion Elite m9425f with a working 9800 GT. I uninstalled the original drivers, powered down the machine, and replaced the card. Now, powering up the PC only gets the fans to spin for a few seconds intermittently, without any boot...
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    Which one of these is causing stuttering?

    Hi, I'm getting a bit of stuttering and slowdown in some current- and previous-generation games, like The Witcher, Aion, WoW, LotRO and Rift Beta. I'm running a Compaq Presario SR1750NX, and have upgraded the processor to an Athlon 64 X2 4400+, the RAM to 2 GB, and the GPU to a Geforce...
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    Geforce 7950GT Overheating?

    Hi, Does anyone have any experience with 7950GT's running hot? I was getting some visual hiccuping and thought it might be the video card overheating, and checked the temps. It idles at about 90C and gets to about 110C under medium load. However, I don't hear the fan come on until it's...
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    Upgrading to Athlon 64 X2 - need advice!

    Hello! I'm running a modified Compaq Presario SR1750NX, stock Asus A8AE-LE mobo, which comes with an Athlon 64 3500 CPU. I'm looking to upgrade the CPU, but am not sure of the compatibility of current-generation models. The Compaq info site (below) indicates that this socket 939 mobo is...
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    EVGA GeForce 7950GT with Fortron 400W

    Quick question about my PSU in relation to a new graphics card: Running Fortron FSP AX400PN (400W Max) with 18A on the 12V1 rail/16A on 12V2 rail. Received an EVGA GeForce 7950GT as a gift, with requirements of 400W and 18A on the 12V rail. Think the PSU can handle it? I put in the Fortron...
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    Fortron 400W/EVGA GeForce 7950GT

    Quick question about my PSU - Running Fortron FSP AX400PN (400W Max) with 16A on the 12V rail. Received an EVGA GeForce 7950GT as a gift, with requirements of 400W and 18A on the 12V rail. Think the PSU can handle it? I put in the Fortron a couple of years ago after having heard that...
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    Understanding Speedfan

    Hi, A question about speedfan temps - how do you know which temp is which? CPU and HD0 are pretty straightforward, but what are Ambient, Remote, and Temp1? Thank you!
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    Using Speedfan

    Hi, A question about speedfan temps - how do you know which temp is which? CPU and HD0 are pretty straightforward, but what are Ambient, Remote, and Temp1? Thank you!
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    CRT to DVI Adapter

    Hi! I have a 21" CRT Monitor with a vid card that has dual DVI... Can anyone recommend a good adapter? Thanks much.
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    ATX12V

    Hi A quick question that google kind of answered - Are all ATX12V PSU's downwards-compatible with ATX? Thank you!
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    7600gs

    Hi there, Does anyone know if a 7600GS would work with this (Compaq stock) PSU, especially for stuff like Oblivion: LiteOn 300W with 19A on the 12V rails. PC is running Athlon 64 3500+ with 1G Ram, 1 HD, and 1DVDRW. Was looking at This One and This One and even This PNY GT...
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    Specific PSU Question

    So in response to the question of what Asus A8AE-LE Mobo can handle, the manufacturer said that it's best to stick with a 400W PSU. Now, they also said that it can handle no more than these amperages on the rails: 3.3V/15A 5V/20A 12V/17A -12V/0.8A BUT! Text is a 400W power...
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    PSU Part 2 (SR1750NX)

    Hey again So in regards to Compaq Presario SR1750NX (Asus A8AE-LE mobo): HP said that to change the PSU (300W stock), 100-127v/8A input is recommended because that's what the stock is and 400W max is recommended because they haven't tried anything more... But the mobo ASUS...
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    PSU recommendation

    Hi there- Can anyone recommend a good ATX PSU for around $50 that will comply with a Compaq Presario 1750NX? It has a 300W PSU - do you think it can handle a PNY 7600GT or a GS? Or new PSU? The computer has an Asus A8AE-LE mobo. Thanks a lot!