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    Windows 7 64. Did the latest update kill wifi/ethernet?

    i just updated win 7 pro and after I shutdown and booted back up all my internet connections would not work. Ethernet or Wifi. It claimed it could not find an IP address. wifi and ethernet was working on other devices. Just not the recently updated Win 7 comp.
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    Setting up my own cloud Asus ac68U

    I certainly do not want to use some net cloud somewhere that belongs to somebody else. I would also like to save some money as I have SO MUCH comp gear laying around. Is there a way to make a cloud on my network that is VERY simple to use for my wife without FTP clients and such so her pics are...
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    TOP 10 Programs after format or new build

    What are the first programs you put on your comp after a format or new build. We have done this before but its a bit dated and always fun to see what other people like. I need a darn good solid ANTI everything (virus, malware...)program, I do not mind paying a little money but anything NON...
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    BCM42RLY Service control Manager error 84k times in event log

    WIn 7 64 bit In my even logs I have an error that happens all the time. it reads the following. "The BCM42RLY service failed to start due to the following error: The system cannot find the file specified." Now that is a Broadcom Driver of some kind and I do not believe I have ANYTHING...
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    Ac68u and networking issues, cannot map drive

    I am frustrated. Many attempts to access the 64gig usb 3.0 drive attached to my AC68u router via windows is not working. I can however access using an ftp client (cumbersome) and I can also access it and map it via the web using asuscomm.com. When I try to map the network drive locally I get and...
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    Video game streaming products

    I have another post about getting a signal out to a man cave 200 feet but I need good products in the main house as well for this project. What would be good or best products to support streaming gaming via WIFI and Ethernet in my home? Router, extenders, repeaters, etc. EDIT: I was also...
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    Please help with distance solution, fiber, ethernet, Wireless.

    I live in the country and we are finally getting fiber to the house after many years of only 3g data. My problem is this; I have a man cave about 200 feet from house that my wife demands the computer be in. This computer I want to run much of our games (streaming over Nvidia Shield or TV...
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    GEEKS: help.. Disk image from raid SSD to platter drive

    OK, I have two SSD's on a raid0 or 1, cant remember. THis is my boot drive, which has windows 7 (250 gigs). I would like to copy all this drive including boot stuff to a WD Caviar 320 gig HD and boot from that so that I can create a new windows 7 boot for audio and what not from the SSD cards...
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    Best sound card for Windows 7???

    I am looking for a sound card to work with my Windows 7 system. I usually game and listen to music. I sometimes use cubase and reason....but this is more of a very small hobby then anything. If you recomend a high end music production card, then It is a must to work with my games. I only use...
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    modest OC on a 295? suggestion please

    I am wondering what a modest OC on a 295 might be using EVGA precision. I am not water cooling it, just stock stuff. I was wondering what this card can do with stock. anyone try it?
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    Is there a reason for this HORRIBLE 3dmark Score?

    3Dmark Vantage 920 OC to 4.0 ATI, latest drivers Windows 7 pro 64bit P17649 3DMarks P17523 3DMarks P48870 3DMarks CPU Score 24404 16077 47718 Graphics Score 16158 23992 49266 The far right score was done...
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    OC Mem issue, Take a look please collective

    Here is a pic of my recent OC http://www.flickr.com/photos/29015494@N08/4179918231/ I just got a Corsair H50 and kind of rigged it differently then they suggested for better cooling. Two fans instead of one and the airflow going OUT instead of in as suggested by corsair. This is not a full...
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    Asus p6x58D Premium arrived this morning, post questions here.

    My P6X58D Premium arrived this morning. I have found a few peeps with questions about this board. If you post them here, I will try and address them over the next few days. I will build my new system probably on Thursday or late tonight. I can also post some pics if there is something particular...
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    Try #2: DIfference between 10600 and 10666 memory

    Could somebody PLEASE tell me what the difference is between DDR1333 PC 10600 & DDR31333 PC 10666? I care not about benchmarks, I am more interested in what is the difference and why there is one. Pardon me if I am missing the obvious, please explain. Thanks Bogs Please do not make new...
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    Need help understanding 3 monitor solution

    I currently have 3 32 inch sharps 1080p and would really like to run all three. I am holding off buying a video solution to this MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131614 and would like some advice. Here are some things to think about 1. Please assume I know very little 2. I do...
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    pc10600 vs pc10666

    Can somebody please tell me the differenfce between 10600 and 10666 memory. Both are DDR1333 by why the difference. Also, I would like to know if they will go in here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131614. Please assume I know nothing. Thanks Bogs
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    2x5870 and 3x Sharp 32in LCD

    Does anyone know if this is possible in crossfire mode? If so, could you please explain how it is done? Otherwise, could it be done with a comp running 2 5870 not in crossfire mode? If so, how? Thanks Bogs
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    Want to BUY i7 tonight, need MB, please help

    Here is what I have so far: ATI 5870 2xpatriot Torqx 60gig SSD, will be raid0. Cooler master HAF (love it from the bottom of my heart) All kinds of drives and gadgets Windows 7 pro 64 Here is what I need: I7, either the 1156 or the 13xx, MOTHERBOARD. Whatever you think 2 5879's can...
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    5870 HDTV issue. Black borders 1080p

    I just upgraded to the 5870 and now I have black borders and the text is a tad blurry at 1080p on a 1080p monitor. I have searched the web for any fix and have yet to find either a fix or others with this issue. Furthermore, The catalyst software that I get when I install the drivers, seems to...
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    32 or 64...please tell me what to buy

    A few questions: How much memory does Win 7 register? 32 bit and 64? I am building a gaming machine, will 64 bit be the way to go? The machine is an i7 with SLI running 3 monitors and using things like Indesign and photoshop once in a while, but usually just gaming. Thing is, I had...
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    Ok Collective, Now is the time

    I am going to build a new comp. My current is in my sig. There are a few things to note: 1. Budget is 1.5k 2. Video cards can be bought now or later, depending on your thoughts 3. I would like to water cool this one, but not needed, currently have the spin Q and love it 4. Any item on my...
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    Does SLI now allow Dual Monitor?

    I have never done SLI because of the fact that they would not allow Dual monitor. Has this now changed? If so, How? Also if so, Could you describe how they got it to work or why it would NOT work before? Also note: Toggling something is just simply not an option. So If I have to turn off one...
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    OK, It is TIME, once again

    OK, My budget is 2000. I would like to water cool ONLY the processor. I have the Cooler master Haf (love it and will keep it unless there is something better now). I also have EVGA 295 Co-op and would like to get another to SLI this time. I run 2 37inch Sharps at 1080p. Here is a list of things...
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    Does a wireless repeater effect gaming?

    I need to extend the distance from my Cradlepoint N draft router. Would putting in a repeater effect latency issues?
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    Cradlepoint MBR1000 Distance, OR...

    I have a cradlepoint MBR1000, which is used for a Sprint Wireless broadband aircard. I have it set in a window but very far from the receive point. It has to be in that window becuase its the best place for the aircard to get a signal. SO, Is there like a great wireless N receiver that I can...
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    Best Internet/network usage for ATT wireless braodband?

    Howdy folks, I live on a ranch in TX but prior I lived in NYC, MN. I have used the web since the late 80's so I am kinda spoiled as far as usage goes. I moved to TX with my wife and our only option for decent internet is ATT wireless broadband. I am looking for a software app that will...
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    Best Wares for Ripping/watching

    I would like to backup all my old DVD's to my HDD. I would also like the option to burn them to a new DVD , if that's possible. I am looking for freeware or something below 50 bucks. If you do have a suggestion, please use small easy words as I am really a dolt when it comes to all this...
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    I need help with an OC please. Q9550

    Its amazing for a chip that is so easy to OC that there is such little information on the web for this particular chip. Yes, there is a lot of stuff, but nothing specific. Here is my problem. The chip will OC wonderfully stable at 3.65, Anything above that, I get a blue screen at windows...
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    i7 920 build for anandtech community

    Since so many people LOVE to see products and their boxes, I will show pics as we go tonight on this build. First pics coming soon of this build: 1. Antec 1200 Case 2. Antec 850 quatro PSU 3. i7 920 CPU 4. EVGA GTX 280 SSC Edition 5. 6x1gig Corsiar Dominator DDR3 1600mhz 6. Asus P6T...
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    What VERY hi temps for 280 GTX?

    I am running WoW with full settings 1900x1080 at an average 90fps. The temps get up there though to about 83c, I have seen 85 and sure they will go higher in a full raid. What is a normal High temp for these cards?
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    Realtemp VS Speedfan

    Are sppedfan temps on a Q9550 wrong? They are 5 degrees higher then realtemp. Whats correct?
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    Another Q9550 OC

    At the moment I am at 3.4ghz @ 50c. I know I can go more, here is the problem. My memory kinda shuts down at 2.0 volts, even though its rated at that. I find it run the best at 1.9 volts. IF I move the FSB up to 430, what ratio would I need to run the ram as close to 800 as possible without...
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    Q9550 and Scythe Ninja in love

    I have a new Q9550 and a Scythe Ninja. The temps run semi idle at about 38c. Full load at about 47c. BUT...here is the odd thing... My scythe Ninja is not hot at all, I mean, its actually cool. Even the copper pipes near the processor is semi cool as well. I can feel a little heat but not a lot...
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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3P and two Nvidia cards (NON-SLI)

    I have a Sharp 37 1080p and a Sharp 32 1080p. I know the 280 can handle both, but can I use the 280 to run the primary and the 8800 GTX to run the secondary (32 incher) from this motherboard? If so, how does one do this; load two seperate drivers, or they both run from the same driver? Can I...
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    Sony Bravia KDL-40s4100 as a computer monitor

    I currently have a 32in Sharp Aquos, and have been pushing it on this forums as a great large screen display. It has worked great for me and I love it. I wanted to get a bigger screen though.....SO... I am trying this Sony. The Sony is a KDL-40s4100 and if it is the only thing that is...
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    Unified Mail on Iphone?????

    I loved my Blackberry curve as it unified everything incoming to the phone. Is there an app like this for the Iphone? I have several mailboxes and use all of them daily. Seems a HUGE oversite on apple to not have unified email client. Heck, the Balckberry has Unified Everything. Any ideas?
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    Sharp LC-32GP2U on sale for 750.

    This is an amazing LCD tv/monitor. I have the non gaming version of this monitor and then when I saw the price on this version, I got it. I highly recommend this as a gaming monitor. There are a few things that people complain about that are fixed on thsi version and later version (gp3u). 1...
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    ATI 4870 Blank screen on bootup

    I have found a few threads on this topic on the web, but none really answered the issue. So, Anandtech community always have the answer, so here is the problem. 1. Installed Drivers for Vista 64, latest and past 2. Upon reboot of system, the post screen will show and the "Windows is...
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    Do 4870's normally smell?

    I just got my 4870, and so far.... so so happy, not that much of an upgrade from 8800 gtx, but willing to see what happens. Anyways, do they all smell like that upon first use? Smells like something burning just a bit.
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    Why does SVCHOST need to kill my hard drive everyday?

    Its constant, I used filmon to figure out it is svchost that is cuasing the constant Hard drive stuff. Its about once a day and lasts for about an hour or 2. Anyone have any ideas? Its completely random when it will do it, could be while I am doing stuff or idle.