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    Never built an Intel system before

    Hello , Until now I've always been an AMD System builder. I'm switching to an Intel setup because of the pitiful range of feature rich AMD motherboards, compared to the intel socket boards . Does anyone have any advice about the different sockets and CPU Range, With regards to new or older...
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    Advice on Building an AMD System for £450 UK Pounds Please

    I live in UK , Buying Motherboard, CPU, CPU Watercooler Closed Loop , PSU, have around £400-£450 Budget . I'm looking to spend about £250 on Motherboard + CPU . My question is regarding the FM2 Chips with onboard GPU's . The system will mainly be used as a media platform TV, Movies . I...
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    Samsung NP305V5A-A05DX Resolution Problem

    Hi , I've Just bought a Samsung NP305V5A-A05DX Laptop and I can't seem to get it on the correct Desktop Resolution . My system tray icons are really Pixeled . I installed system hardware software to try and work out. the correct resolution. The details are below . Does anyone know of...
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    Advice on modding a Corsair H50 to cool Chipset , GFX etc ?

    Hi , I,ve just upgraded to a Corsair H70 From a H50 . I now have 2 x Corsair H50's [ One has been drained after a leak , but still works and have Fesser 1 non-conductive Fluid to refill ] . The other is fully working. I also have an Antec Kuhler H20 620 . Could i use these types of...
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    AM3 Cooler that doesn't use the stock AM3 Mobo retention brackets ?

    Hi , I installed a Corsair H50 a while back and removed the stock AM3 motherboard retention bracket . I've lost it , so I'm looking for a Air Cooler that has its own propriety AM3 Mounting bracket included ? [ P.S. - I've ordered a replacement AM3 Bracket, but it's coming from...
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    Corsair H50 - Could I add a small top up Reservoir ?

    Hi , I wanted to know if there's any reasons why i couldn't replace the stock hoses with UV Clear ones and add a small top up reservoir ? I damaged one of my Corsair H50 hoses and caused a small leak , It ended up losing about ¼ of the fluid . Instead of just patching and injecting...
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    Options For Re-Locating All HDDs To External Hot Plug Case ?

    Hi , Can anyone offer any advice on how I could Re-Locate 9 x SATA II HDDs to an external dedicated Hot Plugging Case with its own PSU ? My system has become far too hot and crammed . I want to do as stated above and have some way off connecting the SATA Cables from the External HDD Case...
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    Can HDD Defrag damage it , if Defrag takes 6-8 hours ?

    Hi , I have several 500GB/1TB/1.5TB Hard Drives that are approx 70%/80% full and theve not been defragmented for months . The drives run 24/7 and some are over 2 years old . I ran a defrag on one of the 1TB Drives and it took nearly 8.5 hours . I dont want to risk over stressing the...
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    Max Supported RAM - VAIO VGN-NR38E/S ???

    Hi , I just bought this Laptop a few weeks ago because it was such a bargain. I only paid £100 for it because it has 3 Tiny dead pixels on the display . Im looking to upgrade the the CPU + RAM but dont really have that much experiance with the Laptop CPU + RAM types . Is there someone...
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    Anyone help with Windows 7 Device/Drive Letters Problems ?

    Hi , Recently when i add a USB HDD, USB Flash Stick or SD Cards etc , Windows 7 wont show the device in My Computer in the Drives and Devices if the device has been allocated certain drive letters . For instance if a plug in a 4GB/8GB Flash stick and its allocated the drive letter " F " it...
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    Abit Fatal1ty A8N SLi BIOS settings wont save, keeps clearing CMOS ?

    I just bought an Abit Fatal1ty A8N SLi - Socket 939 motherboard, everytime i configure the BIOS settings the way i want the wont save . I have replaced the Button battery twice with brand new ones, and i am 100% certain the Clear CMOS jumper is in the right place . I even tried loading...
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    Buying Or Making a Corsair Hydro H50 AM3 Bracket

    Hi , I bought the Corsair Hydro H50 about 6 weeks ago , I sent for the AM3 Bracket about 5 weeks ago but havent recieved it yet . Does anyone know where i can buy one or even make one myself ? I have tons of old AMD AM2 & Socket A Boards and Heatsink/Coolers . Anyone seen a how to or...
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard error gt5 hy6 etc ? Any help plaese ?

    Hi , When starting my Laptop today the keyboard it displaying wierd errors . The G,H,Y Keys display GT5 , HY6 , YH6 instead of the letters G,H,Y . Im using a USB Keyboard just now, there are other keys malfunctioning like the backspace wont repeat when held down . I'll type some...
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    Would this HDD Case setup work ?

    Im building a seperate case for my Media HDD's , and am about to buy the parts . Could someone tell me if they think the setup im building will wirk , Or if theres an easier or better way ? Im buying a standard ATX Midi Tower Case with a 650 Watt PSU . The case will only have between 6 to 10...
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    Building or Buying 4/6/8 Bay SATA Multilane eSATA or USB Case

    Hi , Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced SATA HDD Multilane Case , or components to build one myself ? Im not entirely sure if " SATA to Multilane " is the correct name for these cases, so heres the type of thing i mean - Here :confused: . I have about 12 SATA HDDs at the moment...
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    Building a Media Server Case - Help & Advice needed . . .

    Hi , I am needing a new Media Server Case , I only have about £60-£80/$98-$130 . Can anyone reccomend a good case ? I am looking to buy a case with as many HDD racks as possible . Or i was even thinking of buying 2 ATX Cases and using a dremel connect them one on top of the other . I...
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    Upgrading From 7800 GTX SLi

    Hi , Would there be a noticable performance jump in upgrading from GeFORCE 7800 GTX SLi to either 8800 GT or 9600 GT or equivalently priced ATI Card ? BTW , Is the 8800 GT a better buy than the 9600 GT ? im asking this because the x600 GT models are usually the low end siblings of the x800...
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    7800 GTX wont perform as we'll as it should

    Hi , Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing my system to perform so bad ? I dont overclock anything . System Details :- AMD 4800+ AM2 @ 2.5GHz 2 x 2GB Corsair Twin2X XMS2 6400 C4 DHX 2 x XFX GeFORCE 7800 GTX 256MB When i try and play for instance Sims 2 at High...
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    Can u run a 6800 Ultra & 6800 GT in SLi ?

    Hi , Can u run a 6800 Ultra & 6800 GT in SLi ? or a 6800 Ultra and a 7600/7800 GT in SLi ? What are the basic rules for running 2 cards together ?
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    Cheapest Graphics Card that will Play Star Trek - Legacy Comfortably ?

    Hi , My brothers PC has a DFI LanParty SLi-DR Motherboard and a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.40 GHz CPU . He wants to buy a Graphics card to play Star Trek - Legacy but only has around £70 - £80 to spend . After looking around i was thinking of getting him either :- XFX nVidia GeForce...
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    Passive heatsink for a 6600 GT ?

    Hi , Would a Passive Zalman ZM-NB47J Chipset Heatsink be enough as a replacement Heatsink to cool a 6600GT or would i need something with a Fan ?
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    Most reliable HDD manufacturer ?

    Hi , I have 4 x 500GB HDDs in my system , but there nearly all full and there about 2 years old . So im going to buy 2 x 1 Terabyte HDDs and transfer all my Data to them . My system runs 24/7 because i run my TV/DVD Recorder etc through it , could anyone recommend what drive...
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    Someones Changed all my Passwords what now any help ?

    Hi , I Family member [ Aunt ]was supid enough to let someone [ Daughter ] know her Hotmail Email / Palypal / and Ebay Passwords . They argued and the Daughter changed all the passwords and security quesitions and now is buying stuff from my aunts Ebay account using paypal . Is there...
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    2 x 1GB DDR2 OCZ Gold DDR800 = 2GB or that Plus 2 x 512MB DDR2 667 = 3GB ???

    Hi , Would i get better performance using just the 2 x 1GB DDR2 OCZ Gold DDR800 = 2GB Or the 2 x 1GB DDR2 OCZ Gold DDR800 = 2GB + 2 x 512MB DDR2 667 = 3GB ? Total System RAM . I think i would have to run my OCZ 800 @ 677 To run it like that so i dont really know which would be...
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    Tweaking AM2 CPU for best performance tips ?

    Hi , I bought a New motherboard ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe and 2 x 1GB OCZ 240DIMM PC2-6400 DDR2 Gold OCZ Dual Channel Kit . Does anyone know that basic settings to tweak to run the CPU at peak performance ? Im used to AMD 64 Socket 939 , the CPU alaong with the RAM thers like total 50...
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    Tweaking DDR2 RAM for best performance ???

    Hi , I bought a New motherboard ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe and 2 x 1GB OCZ 240DIMM PC2-6400 DDR2 Gold OCZ Dual Channel Kit . Does anyone know that basic settings to tweak to run the RAM at peak performance ? Im used to DDR400 , Theres like 40 different settings to tweak if you want , and the...
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    AMD AM2 Stock Cooler CPU Paste vs Thermalright CPU Paste ???

    Hi , I just bought :- Motherboard - Asustek AM2 790FX DDR2 ATX Audio Lan VGA WIFI :D CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ AM2 3.2GHz - Black Edition :D I was wondering I have a Brand new syringe of Thermalright CPU Paste , it has enough paste to apply to about 30 CPU,s . Would this Paste...
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    ASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe and a CELERON 420 1.6GHZ 512K 800FSB

    Hi , This board has the very 1st version of BIOS 0202 so most Pentium chips wont work , so would this chip CELERON 420 1.6GHZ 512K 800FSB at least get me working motherboard so i can then upgrade the BIOS and install the P4 3.4 GHz or the P4 Dual Core 2GHz . The Celeron chip is only...
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    PSU For ASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe Premium ???

    Hi , I have a 24 Pin 500 Watt Enermax PSU for this System with the 4 Pin Intel Connecter as we'll . But the motherboard has 8 Pins ATX 12v where the 4 Pin Intel used to go ? Will my existing PSU work with this motherboard or will i need to buy a 24 Pin PSU with an 8 Pin Intel ATX 12v...
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    DDR2 & DDR1 ?

    :confused:Hi , I know this is proberly a very stupid question , but anway . Can i put my 2 x GeIL DDR1 into a DDR2 Motherboard ? The RAM fits Ok , so i just thought i would ask . I havent bought a CPU Yet i've just bought a new motherboard :- ASUS P5N-SLi Deluxe P4 Socket 775...
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    ASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe 775 Motherboard Premium

    Hi , I bought this motherboard on ebay New for £40/$78 . Would this be a good motherboard for a Core 2 Duo CPU and overclocking ? For this system the Graphics card capabilities dont reayy matter as i wont be playing games on it . It will be connected to a HD Plasma TV using HDMI...
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    Does Cat 6 Network Cable work as a replacemet for Cat 5 Cable ?

    Hi , I have a 30 Metre RJ45 Cat 5 Network Cable , and was wondering if i bought a Cat 6 Cable would it work the same as my Existing RJ45 Cat 5 Network Cable ? :confused: Any adivce greatly Appreciated .
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    SATA I & SATA 2 & eSATA ???

    :confused:Hi , Are SATA I & SATA 2 & eSATA Backwards compatpable ? Can i use my SATA I Cables for SATA 2 & eSATA ? Or Can i Use my SATA II Cables for SATA I & eSATA Any help would be greatly appreciated . Cheers Phpdog
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    New Core 2 Duo Motherboard - Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD Xpress 1250 - Any Advice Pleassse ?

    Hi , Im building a second PC for myself dosent have to bee as high spec as the 1 on my Sig . [ Not that my sig PC is high spec ANYMORE , things move so fast these days in computer products :( ] The Motherboard :- Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD Xpress 1250 PCI-E Socket 775 DDR2 mATX @...
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    Need to build a Media System for around £400/£500 - $800/$1000

    Hi , Does ay one have any New System Build Recommendations for me . I only have around £400/£500 or $800/$1000 Approx . The system will be similar in style to mine except does not need the BEST graphics . [ Not that i have the BEST but its below low end cards ] . Most Basic needs...
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    Case Fans - Intake Fan + Output Fan ???

    Hi , On my mothers PC is has :- 1 x 120 Input Fan @ the Front Bottom of case. 1 x 120 Output Fan @ the Front Bottom of case. 1 x 80mm Input Fan @ Centre of the Side of Case . Within 2 days the inside of the PC Case is covered in about 3mm or more of dust ??? . :frown: I read...
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    2 GB RAM - Pagefile Size ???

    Hi , I have 2 GB's of RAM installed on my Mothers PC . 2 x 1024 GeIL PC3200 DDR400 - 7-3-3-2.5 @ 2.7V I know usually the rule is 1½ which would be a 3 GB or 3000 MB Pagefile / Virtual Memory . Is this ok , of would i get better system performance for gaming with a Lower or...
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    Connecting PC To a Laptop ?

    Hi , I have a DVI port on my Laptop which i can connect an external monitor to and use the monitor instead on the Laptop LCD . But what i wanted to know is - Can i connect my PC using a DVI Cable from the PC to the laptop and use the Laptop LCD Screen , for when im repairing and doing...
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    AGP ATI Radeon 1950 PRO 512 DirectX wont Work ???

    Hi , I just bought an AGP ATI Radeon 1950 PRO 512 DirectX wont Work ??? It wont work with any drivers , ive tried Vista and MCE ? HELP Please
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    What the best Gpaphics Card Benchmark Software these days for free ?

    Hi, What the best Gpaphics Card Benchmark Software these days for free ?