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    Error: Unable to dump physical Memory

    Hello, Sometime last week, my PC started reporting this error. After the PC runs for approximately 60-65 minutes, the PC will either freeze, blue screen (then end up unable to dump physical memory), or start shutting down individual programs due to lack of memory before crashing. The 60-65...
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    Partial Upgrade to Setup

    1. Purpose- Upgrading so I can play Guild Wars 2 on max settings, and hopefully not too much slow down in WvW large battle (ideally above 30 fps). Primarily want to upgrade GPU. 2. Budget- $400-500 for GPU, ideally the only thing that needs an upgrade. If other components will bottleneck may...
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    GPU Advice

    I. Processor/CPU- Intel Core i5 760 @ 2.8GHz II. Current GPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102908 III. Resolution- 1920X1080 IV. Power Supply- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 V. Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042 Additional- I...
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    USB Headset w/ Mic

    Hello, I apologize if this is not the correct forums. I am looking to purchase a USB gaming headset that I will use on both PC and PS3. I would like to get some advice on this as I already purchased one that I was not satisfied with. I purchased the Sound Blaster Tactics Alpha, and the...
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    Window server hardware question

    Hello, I'm looking to upgrade to window server 2008 r2, so I need to update the hardware. I am looking to purhcase the x3550 M3. What specific specs would be sufficient for ~60 users? There will be three terminal servers (JDE, office, citrix, etc) and two domain servers (ADs, DNS, etc)...
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    UPS Suggestion

    Apologies if this topic is in the wrong forum. Regarding UPS, is it a case of "as long it works", or would there be certain specs that I should be aware of. If there is a quality difference, what is it specifically? And what price range are acceptable UPS suppose to fall under? I'm looking to...
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    Requesting Hardware opinion

    Hello, I am currently trying to build a new desktop, and would like to seek some advice on parts. Edit: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming purposes. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than...
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    Problem with 64bit xp and ideapad Y550

    I was attempting to create an additional partition from an existing partition that had vista 64. I managed to install xp 64, but it required me to make one adjustment in the BIOs, changing HDD control from AHCI to IDE. Otherwise the 0x000000b7 error results. Once I finished the install however...
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    Issue with noise in audio during video capture

    Hello, I am having some issues with capturing some footage from PS3. I am using Easycap with vista64. While the driver I found seems to work for the video, it appears the audio RCA inputs do not receive any signal. So instead I'm using microphone jack on my laptop as the audio input with rca...
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    easycap and virtualdub

    I'm not sure if this is the right place for it. If not, I apologize in advance. I am trying to use easycap with virtualdub to get better resulting video. I am using divx codec for compression, and am getting good acceptable results there. However, I am unable to generate any type of audio...
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    Help with Laptop selection

    Hello, I am looking to buy a new laptop now my 6 year old fossil finally croaked. I am trying to find something within $700-800 or below (preferably lower if possible), mainly used for work (Mostly DSP, specifically speech processing related). Screen size 15". I am also trying to find one...
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    Help with Laptop selection

    Hello, I am looking to buy a new laptop now my 6 year old fossil finally croaked. I am trying to find something within $700-800 or below (preferably lower if possible), mainly used for work (Mostly DSP, specifically speech processing related). Screen size 15". I am also trying to find one...
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    Lenovo Thinkpad/Ideapad Suggestions

    Hello, I am looking into a new laptop within the price range of 600-800 that is durable and quiet. I am hoping to get some advice or opinions regarding the Thinkpad/Ideapad series of laptops. I have two that I have considered so far: Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 - 40512XU ~ From the Lenovo website...