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    Computer fails to POST sometimes

    I am firmly in the Motherboard/Power Supply side of the post here. But I am leaning a bit more toward Power....perhaps a marginal Rail. but a Motherboard issue is certainly within reason also. I would buy a new(quality) power supply, if it doesn't fix your problem then you have a spare power...
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    *SOLVED* Computer Shuts down

    I agree..this sounds very much like a power issue. You need to start with a good quality Power Supply that has ample overhead in power requirements.
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    Affordable Crossfire Solution

    Not too long ago I purchase a ATI 4850, I'm very satisfied with it. I am now considering an upgrade to SLI, which will mean a new motherboard. Im looking for suggestions for an affordable motherboard upgrade for this project. Current relevent Specs: AMD 5000 (black box edition running at...
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    64 bit XP

    I have been thinking about moving up to the 64bit version of XP. Basic question, has overall support of the 64 bit OS advanced enough (drivers and software) that I would be at little to no risk in moving forward with this? I do a lot of gaming and I want maximum stability to go along with...
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    No supported wireless adapters available in the system

    I don't know about emachine bios, but in the dell laptop bios it will report if you have a wireless adapter installed and if it is a Dell or Intel..which are the two basic ones they offer.
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    How to test a PSU

    All PC builders should have one of these in there tool box. It's in automotive terms...standard equipment!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16899129001
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    Computer locking up don't know if it's mobo or GPU

    If you have 2 or more sticks of memory...take them all out and then run your mem test on 1 stick at a time.
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    Took old MB out...now won't boot

    Actually..I agree. I have had excellent results with repair re-installs when swapping out a mobo.
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    graw2

    Well, the problems continue even after the 1.3 patch, in fact the patch has introduced a new problem. The Stacks error crashes continue as do the Access violation crashes, now with the new patch myself and my game buddy now get the error "unable to access server" on Coop Campaigns. It also...
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    LCD Monitor Question

    But in reality that is what you are really asking. 1024x768 is a native 4:3 image not 16x9 which widescreens are. You want 1024x768 to run at its native 4x3 and not be streched to a 16x9 display.
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    graw2

    GRAW2 is seriously flawed and UBI software is pulling the old EA games trick (C&C Generals) of continuing to throw the problems back in the laps of the owners always insisting it's your hardware. Just there line to get them out of addressing the serious issues this game has.
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    Random restarts, NTLDR missing

    If this works then copy the ntldr file from the floppy to the root of your system directory.
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    New Build CPU Problem

    If the answer to the above is yes..and presuming you have followed assembly instructions properly, you may very likely have a bad power supply.
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    LCD Monitor Question

    Is what your are asking is how to run a 16x9 widescreen lcd in a 4x3 mode? I have a samsung 22 widescreen using nivida based graphics card and I have not been able to find a way to do that in the nvidia control panel,
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    Need suggestions for a GPU in the $100-$200 range

    I have the 7900GS and it gets my vote. Its also reported to be highly overclockable.
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    Completly new build, won't post, keeps rebooting -- UPDATE need some more help

    I also like the idea of a PS swap out...but with a much more capable one that you currently have. Something in the 500W+ range and with a good performance track record.
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    Changing a link to a familier name?

    A host file entry might do that.
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    Please advise...e4300 rig keeps getting blue screen of death

    Its in the MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T)...Clearly labled as DDR2 OverVoltage Control.
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    8600 Ultra

    When the 8600 series was first announced there was mention of a Ultra series in the plans for this card. Does anyone really think we will actually ever see a Ultra in the 8600 series and if so when might it happen? Also will it really any kind of a significant improvement to the somewhat...
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    Drivers for dell latitude D505

    http://support.dell.com/support/downloa...NT_PM_D505&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=
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    Need help with panel pins on Asrock MB

    I have built way too many pc's to believe that the motherboard manual does not document the correct pins for the header connections.
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    Vista Keyboard problems

    Man...am I red faced. I can't believe I missed that...thanks for the reminder guys.
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    Vista Keyboard problems

    God what a pain. I just installed Vista Basic on my Dell 9300 laptop and only half of my keyboard keys work right. The left half of my keyboard is ok...the right half is fragged. All the alpha characters on the right side are coming out as numbers when you type. This is something I never...
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    Any Dell Inspiron owners?

    My 9300 doesnt have any heat problems at all.
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    WindowsME not recognizing new HD

    Start with the basics...jumpers and connectors.
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    How is the Dell D620?

    The Dell D620 is the standard laptop issue at the Web based hosting company I work for and it services us very well. I work in our Desktop support department as a level II support tech.
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    Least-worst "cheap" laptop for gaming? [ORDER PLACED]

    I have the slightly older model 9300 and its great. Im sure you will like the 9400. Pay no attention to the Dell nay sayers. You get as good a laptop for the dollar from Dell as you do any other supplier. I work for a large Managed Hositing company and have been migrating all our employees...
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    Should you upgrade to Vista?

    http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/vista-upgrade-p1.php
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    Windows XP Hangs

    Boot in the safe mode..run msconfig...select diagnostic startup...does it boot? If so start adding selective service back in, rebooting between until it doesnt boot..find out what is stepping on the toes of your OS.
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    Least-worst "cheap" laptop for gaming? [ORDER PLACED]

    You can get a Dell 1505 with the ATI X1400 graphics solution for under $1000. That beats the Intel integrated graphics solution by a mile.
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    Ways to get 2 external monitors and the notebook screen to work?

    you need a video port splitter..like these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107258 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107259
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    What's the best version of Vista for the money?

    I believe the best version for the money is the one you leave on the rack at your favorite software store :)...10 years of messing with Microsoft OS's has taught most of us to let someone else go thru the headaches of getting the bugs out of the software. Wait at least 6 months to a year...
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    My PC won't let me play games

    Power supply is a good place to start.
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    Hiren's boot cd

    Is it legal to use all the software on Hiren's boot cd? In other words, is there any software on it that requires a legal license?
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    Hard drive question

    ATA-6 IDE drive.
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    wmplayer.exe process won't end when I close the program

    I had that problem..i ended up rolling my WMP version back to ver 10 to solve it.
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    How to make it so windows doesn't automatically install drivers

    I believe if you go to the Inf folder in the windows directory and can indentify the inf file associated with the device you may be able to prevent this is you delete the inf file.
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    Athlon XP 2800+ recognized incorrectly

    This definately sounds like a bios issue...I don't think anything is "broken". Confirm the health of your CMOS battery then reset the bios to there default settings then go back into the bios and make sure they are setup properly.
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    newly built pc won't POST

    I'm sorry...but that doesn't mean the power supply is just fine.
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    Internal PATA is extremely slow (3 mb/s)

    Yes..make sure you are using a 80 conductor IDE cable and that the drive is running in the dma mode.