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    Since New Reinstall - Main Fan Won't Spin

    Every since I did a new XP reinstall on my ABIT MB , the main aux fan is not working. Both the HEATSINK & CPU fan are working, but the aux fan is not spinning at all which is a problem. When I go into ABIT BIOS it shows the fan actually working, at 1500 RPM, thus no real spinning. Curious if...
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    Swap File Term ?

    Hello, I am discussing the topic of swap file operating with my friend, and he used the term pagefile. Realizing that pagefile is the file that windows xp uses when using swap file, I mentioned to him that the real correct term is "SWAP FILE". I have been for many years using the term...
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    Yahoo Auctions Cancels Listing and Closing Fee's !!

    http://www0.slickdeals.net/?t=106314&u2...L622798_RTRIDST_0_OUKIN-TECH-YAHOO.XML This is EXCELLENT news if you are a seller. I think this was a great move by yahoo defensively to try to gain some market share. This is AWESOME for the consumer who sells on eBay so that we can have some...
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    eh wrong section

    eh, wrong section.
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    MY NEW DDR2 ram is only cas4?

    I just recently upgraded, built a new pc. The system is a P43.4ghz, Abit 925x MB, and here is the ram http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-525&depa=0 I had a previous system, and I had corsair TWINX DDR 3200 (400MHZ) with 2.5 cas. I'm noticing that the...
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    Is my ram too fast?!

    Just purchased a new pc, which includes AA8XE-3rd Eye Motherboard http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=241 & 2x512 OCZ DDR2667 PC2-5400 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-227-010&depa=0 I just realized though, that it...
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    Whats the new min ram req for WIN XP?

    I now have 1 gig of memory for xp, and I think its awesome and even big improvements over 512 or ram. I like to have 3-4 programs open at a time, and a few browsers open, even have a game open.. windows is flying! Things are great with 1 gig. My friend has 256 ram, and I tell him thats just...
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    Wanted: Staples $30 or $25 Reward Coupon

    Wanted: Staples $30 or $25 Reward Coupon If anyone has a spare coupon that would great, thank you so much everyone :)
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    Strange CAT5 Wire Problem

    Odd problem, I can't get a certain CAT5 wire to work on a PC which I just recently bought. But if I go back and conect it to the NIC on the my old PC, no problems at all. Many why ask just use the new wire, but the problem is the old wire is stringing accross 100ft to my downstairs so this...
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    Reformatting Dell with 160 SATA HD: HELP

    Having some issues when trying to reformat the hd, and do a clean install of windows. When I load the windows cd, and hit install I get an error message that windows does not detect any hard drive. Is there any drivers I can use to make windows disc recognize the serial? Any help would be...
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    NEW Dell 1905FP 800:1 contrast LCD

    Just got this LCD from dell after a deal and I must admit it really is nice. The main reason I wanted to get this monitor was because of the 800:1 contrast. Colors & Black levels are very important to me when gaming and this monitor does not fail, it certainly is a new world for LCD's. In...
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    Help: ASUS P4P800-D won't boot the bios, windows loads though

    Help: ASUS P4P800-D won't boot the bios, windows loads though I just recently installed windows sp2. After sp2 the only new things installed hardware wise are a soundblaster zs2 soundcard, and a nvidia 6800 video card. For some odd reason, I can't boot to my bios when the computer...
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    AWESOME!! New Dell 19" WIDESCREEN MONITOR/HDTV

    http://accessories.us.dell.com...2999&page=external Really sweet new monitor, which can both your monitor, and HDTV TV. Its widescreen, and has over 600:1 contrast! All for only $850 which is a really sweet deal considering you can prolly add some coupons in the future to get it...
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    Just got a 6800 OC, Its gonna be returned.. very Unhappy

    I'm very upset... First I guess its important to state I had a ATI 9600 PRO, and I must admit I was* more then very happy with it. It was my first ATI video card, coming from another NVIDIA GF3. One of the main reasons I originally switched to ATI was to improve my graphics, but also...