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    Need help concerning multiple problems with Acer computer

    I'm not very familiar with the term DMR. What is it exactly ? I have also read that most business class laptops have excellent support, but that consumer laptops don't. But this doesn't make sense. Don't businesses buy laptops a lot less frequently than the consumer ? I believe companies...
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    Need help concerning multiple problems with Acer computer

    You are 100% right. I will NEVER buy another consumer laptop in my life. We all learn the "hard" way, but at least it's a lesson learned. My brother just got a Lenovo X201, and I'm amazed by the build quality. Linux support is fantastic, and I can't stress the build quality enough. I...
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    Need help concerning multiple problems with Acer computer

    Long Time since I haven’t posted anything (To be honest, I’ve lost track of all the new SSDs and GPUs, and my knowledge is not as good as some other people of these forums.) I’ve been following up the Forums for a while now, looking for similar threads relative to a problem of mine. It’s a...
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    RPMs or Cache?

    Well, I just recently bought a laptop, and I must say that the 5400 RPM hard drive that came with it was VERY slow. I switched it out with a Scorpio Black 160GB, and it's a lot better. The extra RPMs really are nice to have. So I would say take the 7200 RPM drive.
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    Laptop Hard Drive Dilemma

    Ok then, 7200 rpm it will be. I don't need the storage place anyway, so I'll deal with 160 GB. I don't even know why retailers use 5400 rpm on these laptops. I would prefer to spend an extra 30$ and have a 7200 rpm stock on the device. Anyways, that's their problem. I've solved mine Thanks again
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    Laptop Hard Drive Dilemma

    Hi I just bought an Acer Aspire 3820TG today, because I'm going to need it for university. I am going to format the drive and re-install Windows 7 on it, but I have a little dilemma on the hard drive. The thing that kills this computer's performance seems to be the hard drive, because it's a...
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    antec 1200

    Is the CPU using the stock cooler ? It seems to me like the heatsink isn't mounted correctly.
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    5 x NOCTUA NF-P12-1300 in Lian Li PC-X900 case?

    Yes, buy the extra NH-P12 fans. They are the best fans out there, even if their color is strange. I have 2 on my NH-U12P and another one as an exhaust fan, and it's great. Their static pressure is very high too.
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    CPU utilization jumps to 100% periodically

    Ok, this is strange. I had a signature before, but now the forum tells me I am not permitted to have one ? Anyway, I'll post the system specs : - Q6600 @ 3.2 GHz (FSB 400) - Asus P5E Motherboard - 8 GB Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 - Sapphire HD4850 - Corsair TX750 - WD Caviar Black 640 GB + 1 TB -...
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    CPU utilization jumps to 100% periodically

    Hi Recently, I've been confronted with a problem I can't seem to find a solution to, and it's driving me nuts. It all started 2 or 3 weeks ago. Since then, my CPU utilization jumps to 100% on all 4 cores for about 15 seconds. I know it's 100% on all cores, because I configured Everest to...
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    8800 GTX to ATI 4550

    At least you got your card back. That's the most important. As for the bill, I don't think you can do anything about it. On another note, I don't know what type of jackal that technician is. Going in the back room and taking a 8800GTX out of his own bag and lying in your face telling you it...
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    8800 GTX to ATI 4550

    I really hope you get the card back. It really was a rip-off, as that card does NOT cost 125$ ( needless to say it wasn't an upgrade either ) PS : Why did he take the card anyways. Don't they have to give it back to you if it isn't at fault ? ( Unless if he took it for himself, then that...
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    8800 GTX to ATI 4550

    To be honest, I think your dad just got screwed, really screwed. The 8800GTX was one of the best cards out on the market at it's time, and it still isn't bad at all. It's equivalent to the HD4850 nowadays. But what the hell was that technician thinking ? The HD4550 is nowhere near what the...
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    Brand new system crashes in Crysis boss battle

    It isn't a problem with your computer. I have older hardware than you and experienced the same problem. I figured out it had something to do with the memory consumption. I let the task manager run in the background and was able to switch to it once. I was surprised to see that Ram consumption...
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    any suggestions on a computer case

    You should check out the PC-A70F 's overview on Lian Li's site : http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=337&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=61 It doesn't have many cut outs for cable management, but there is a huge opening on the right side of the motherboard tray. If...
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    How good is this GPU Cooler ?

    Yes, the Arctic Cooling Accelero Extreme series of coolers are very good. But there is a height restriction for it's use. Check it out here : http://www.arctic-cooling.com/downloads/compatibility/height_restriction_drawing_AcceleroXtreme9800.pdf
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    any suggestions on a computer case

    If you want to have a professional looking case, you should check out the SilverStone FT-02. Lian Li also makes some nice professional looking cases like the PC-A70F
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    Deciding on the Corsair H50

    If I remember well, you can adjust the height of the fans on the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 and on the NH-D14. You just have to put the metal retention clips a little higher on the cooler. Like that, you can easily avoid contact with your memory heatsinks
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    Blue screens. Hardware or software?

    It's probably coming from the RAM. You should really run a memtest overnight and check.
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    Deciding on the Corsair H50

    I wouldn't get the H50. In my opinion, it's kind of expensive for the performance it gives. I would rather invest in a very good air cooler. They generally perform better. Try out the Prolimatech Megahalems, Thermalright Venomous X, Noctua NH-D14, Noctua NH-U12P SE2 and the Scythe YASYA. The...
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    Need CPU cooling recommendation

    Hi, it's my first post. I would also recommend the Prolimatech Megahalems, Thermalright Venomous X, Noctua D14. Scythe has also bought out a new CPU cooler called the YASYA. It seems to perform relatively well, and it looks great too, but I would personally get one of the 3 coolers listed above.