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    WinXP wont install, Ubuntu says not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-

    Hey, I had a n130 Samsung that had a failing hard drive. I had Windows 7 installed on another hard-drive and swapped it into the notebook, but Windows would not load. It would constantly restart. I have 2 Windows XP discs. One is very old, and loads everything but at the "starting windows"...
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    Data recovery problem

    Hello. I have a laptop that wont boot (freezes at windows logo). All the HDD tests indicate its full of bad sectors, so im trying to get what I can from it. I only have a HDD dock and a external dvd drive. None of the tools in UBCD will let me move files to the dvd drive. I can see the drive...
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    I started a new job doing laptop and computer repairs. The business is very new and they are working from a ink refill front, which is probably the size of most people bathrooms. Everything is good and fine. Making use of the room I have to do the repairs. We got jack repairs in (not very...
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    dell 1545 DC jack problems (damaged laptop casing)

    Hello forum. I have a laptop (Dell 1545) that only chargers if you niggle the charger end in the DC jack around a bit. I figured it would be a DC jack replacement since we have clarified the adapter is fine. The area around the DC jack is broken, the actual laptop casing is caved in slightly...
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    "You gonna format that?"

    Hello forum. When technicians format drives, do they put windows on a DVD, install it and use the key thats normally on the case/laptop? I avoid formatting but someone asked me yesterday the process and I couldn't tell him, and I felt very stupid. Kai.
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    U2412M disappointment

    Hello, Im sitting with the U2412M in front of me, blindingly bright. I don't know if im happy with my purchese or not. I was using a 22" Samsung T220 with a Gainward 460SE. 1) The main motivation for upgrading was more size. Its definitely bigger, but its odd. When you look side to side...
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    500w Seasonic enough for 7950 OC'ed?

    Hello. I have a meaty, heavy Seasonic M12 500w. My system is: 2500k OC'ed to 4Ghz, 460SE, 6gb RAM, 1 SSD and 1 HDD, 2 120mm and 2 160mm fan. and a soundcard. I plan on upgrading to a 7950, and plan on overclocking it. Most reviews would put whole system draw at around 400w when using a 7950...
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    Samsung T220 to a AL2416W?

    The AL2416W is older then the T220 (I think), but its 1920x1200 @ 75Hz. Its also going for just 100 Euro, which is insanely cheap. Its been the kind of upgrade ive been looking for and also I can see if that bump in refresh rate makes any difference (some people say it does, others say no). My...
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    Monitor upgrade question(s)

    I am upgrading from a Samsung 22" T220. My head is wrecked trying to figure out a worthy upgrade. For the past 2 weeks I have been looking at 23" IPS 16:9 1920x1080 monitors. I finally found one but then found that regarding real estate, its tiny. So, the only 24" I can find are also 1920x1080...
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    Increasing refresh rate

    Hello. Been looking this up but want a definite answer. Can I damage my monitor messing with the refresh rate? I have a Samsung T220, and would like to see what 67Hz looks like. I cant buy a new 23/24" IPS monitor without knowing im not missing out on something with the 120Hz monitors. If I...
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    Graphics card or monitor?

    Its my birthday this week (yay) and the wife wants to buy me something for my computer. I was going to buy a new monitor (one of them korean IPS's) but recently decided against it. The problem is, im left with only a 1920x1080 upgrade from a 1680x1050 (Samsung T220). The only way I can make...
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    New monitor help

    I am considering an upgrade from a 22" SyncMaster T220 to this; Iiyama 23" X2377HDS-B1 - LED - 5ms - DVI HDMI A 23' IPS monitor. I dont think I can justify the extra inch, but would the bump in resolution and better tech make it more worth while? Anyone have a similar upgrade? The T220 will...
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    Two montiors and GPU memory usage?

    Hello. I have a 22' monitor and a smaller 17' widescreen monitor to the right of it. I mainly game on the 22' and read my stream chat, internet and whatever on the second monitor. Im considering an upgrade from my 460SE to a 7850. To justify the new card I need a 24'. Would using the 22' just...
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    Upgrade from 460SE?

    I have an factory OC'ed 460. Its super loud and hot. It is by far the loudest card I have ever had, and its the main reason why I want to upgrade. The graphics card market is a bit over saturated with so many cards and are priced fairly similar. What would you upgrade to from a 460 from the...
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    New SSD, already half full?!

    Hello, Just installed the Agility 3 128gb. Went into bios and it was under boot options, loaded pc from the old HDD to update the firmware and...well, im very confused. A new drive called OS (E:) popped up, 46gb free from 86gb. Under properties this is the new SSD. What is this?! It has what...
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    2500k Overclocking question (power saving)

    Hello, I just put together my new 2500k with P8Z68-V, everything is running nice and cool and no problems so far (hard drive is super slow but Im working on that). The new bios is insane and is making a mild OC slightly intimidating. I am trying to find OC guides (for which there are plenty)...
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    New mobo, partitioned HDD and reinstalling Windows 7

    Hey, I have my 1155 motherboard and 2500k sitting in my kitchen. I just found out I cant afford a cheap HDD so I plan on using my old one that im using now. The partition was made after Windows 7 was installed, I have C: and D:. After I build the new PC and load up Windows to reinstall, will...
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    New motherboard, need help (cheap and cheerful or more expensive and safe?)

    I am upgrading from my p7p55d with i3 530 @ 4ghz to a i5 2500k. I am on a budget but can stretch it if I need to. The problem I have at the moment is justifying paying 40 euro more for some of the more popular motherboards while the real budget entry level boards seem to be just what im after...
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    My i3 530 @ 4ghz v i5 2320 or i5 760?

    Hey, I have been waiting for BD so SB prices will be knocked down. Since that wont be happening I have to look for alternatives for my new upgrade. My CPU is fine for gaming, but recently I have begun to live streaming, and the games and my streaming channel take a hit. I need just a tiny bit...
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    All in One hdd docking

    Im in the market for a hdd docking station for a new pick up IT repair business that im starting. I live in Ireland so im limited to what I can buy. Ebay has a good selection but one hdd docking station is everywhere; All in One HDD docking This same docking station is sold at various prices...
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    Dead graphics card?

    This is on a 4850. While playing SC2, the screen went all stretched and then I had a bsod. The splash screen has dots like artifacts across it, and during the windows logo loading screen I get a bsod again. I booted into safemode and uninstalled the drivers. I can get into windows without...