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    PC won't post

    # Overview of the problem The computer sorta will power on, but no OS or post beeps or video signal. # Full description of the problem and symptoms Got a call from parents this morning that they had a computer problem. The computer wouldn't come on. This is a system I built a few...
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    Where to Sell my Wow account

    I have some toons I never play anymore, just curious where to sell them. Thanks for all replies. Nothing to sell, must be an OT thread and therefore belongs in OT Anandtech moderator Gillbot
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    Madden 2005 league for PC

    Trying to see if any other people would be interested enough to play in a Madden 2005 (PC Version) league. We're trying to make it as big as possible. So far we got 4 people ((sketchy at best though)) so if you're interested post here. We'll settle teams and such later on. Ideas so far...
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    Trying to set up and host an FTP from my home network

    I am using Windows XP SP1 and would like to be able to set up my computer as a host for FTP to selected individuals using WS_Ipswitch Pro. I have no problems connecting to other FTP's as a client, but can't seem to Figure out how to set up as Host and then allow only certain password protected...
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    OCR scanning

    I have a microtech scanner which doesn't seem to have OCR software, but not sure. It will allow me to scan to OCR, but I don't have a program that will open it up? I have Office XP and Adobe Creative suite. When I scan an image to OCR in my scanner, I have tried to open it using Word, but it...
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    crash, now video drivers screwed up

    I recently installed zone alarm, and decided to delete the program, upon deleting it..it would not delete and kept saying that a program using a program using "true vector" was still running, so I started shutting down all the running processes in task manager. Windows gave an error message...
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    will not boot into windows after manual poweroff

    Problem system specs: AMD Athon XP 2700 ASUS A7N8X deluxe Twin 512MB Corsair XMS DDR PC2700 running dual channel (total 1024) 120GB Maxtor 8Mb cache, 7200RPM Lite-On 52x24x52 NEC 4X DVD+R/W USB Toshiba 1.44 floppy Working system or (test system)specs: Compaq 7PL 7000Z series 1Gh AMD...
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    Newbie Overclocking question

    My system is: A7N8X deluxe, AMD XP 2700 Thoroughbred B, Corsair XMS Dual DDR 1024 total(2x512), GeForce 4 Ti4200 128Mb, Maxtor 120GB 8MB 7200Rpm, Lite-On 52-24-52, NEC DVD+RW 4x, 350Watt power supply. I am looking to start tinkering in overclocking,,, anyone have the same or simular system with...
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    A7N8X Deluxe booting problem, HELP

    My system is AMD Athlon XP 2700 thoroughbred b, A7N8X Deluxe Rev 1004, Corsair XMS dual 512 DDR, Gforce 4 Ti4200 128Mb, 120GB Maxtor 8Mb 7200Rpm, Lite-On Ltr 52x24x52, NEC DVD+RW 4x. My system has been up and running well (not overclocked) for almost a year now. After reading some of the...
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    sound problem system info program

    My aunt has a problem where her sound had gone away. I have tried to troubleshoot it over the telephone. She is running windows 98 on a system that was built for her. I need to know all of the system specs. We have used device manager and system information but neither show audio??? I need...
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    A7N8X deluxe Post message: system failed due to cpu overclocking

    Newbie to overclocking, Everytime I try to change anything in the bios to OC, I get the error and have to put it back on default settings. How do I get around this problem. Asus monitor says my bios version is REV 1017 beta 005 T0. My mb says it is version Rev 1.xx My system is: ASUS A7NX8...
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    what windows program can I use to test my processor speed

    I have seen some people post their wcupid results, is this a good program, and where do I find it?
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    What is the best pop up blocker?

    I am interested in everyones opinion. I have been using no ads, it seems only to block pop ups once they pop up and you tell it to block it in the future. Also meant to mention, looking for free software.
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    Compusa Cold Cathode Burnouts!!

    I have in the past two months had to replace 4 compusa uv cold cathode lights! Luckily they have all burned out within the warranty period. Has anyone else had problems with these lights. I have three black uv lights set up, one on the bottom of the case near 2 case fans, one one the rear wall...
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    Early Edition, Sundays ADs

    Does anyone know of a link to find this? I saw that someone had posted earlier that there are some subscriptions services.... I would pay $2-3 per month. It would be worth it to know before hand so you could save up, or rearange bills if you know something you want will be on sale!
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    Asus A7N8X deluxe 2700+ Ti4200 1GB corsair xms problems

    I am finally home from that awfull, (actually fun) business trip. I have run memtest86 v3.0 twice at 4 passes each time. No errors, or ECC Errs were detected. Here are the exact numbers if this helps anyone help me figure out my problem. Memtest86 v3.0 2162 MHZ L1 Cache - 128k 13266MB/s L2...
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    Asus A7N8X deluxe 2700+ Ti4200 1GB corsair xms problems

    I have been having a problem with the computer saying "SYSTEM FAILED MEMORY TEST" ever since I built my new rig. Was using a stick of PNY 512 pc2700 and thought that may have been the problem. Ok, my new Corsair XMS LLPT pc2700 Twin 512 TOTAL 1024 sticks arrived today.!! Was very excited, but...
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    system failed memory test???

    ASUS A7N8X, AMD 2700+Thoroughbred, Ti 4200 and one temporary stick of PNY 512 pc2700. Every time I reboot the computer, the speakers say "system failed memory test"?? The system seems to run fine after reboot. What could be causing that?? Thanks, William
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    How much better is Corsair 512 xms than...

    I am in the process of a new computer build and have almost everything except the ddr. I have heard lots of good things about Corsair XMS. My MB is Asus A7n8x, processor: xp 2700+thoroughbred. GeForce 4 Ti 4200 8x 128MB and 400w power supply. I am looking for 2 512M pc3200 chips. What exactly...
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    full screen problem

    I have a Toshiba Satellite 5005-S507 notebook computer. When I watch movies such as Divx, VCD, AVI the video is always stretched to take up the entire screen. I have tried every possible setting that I can think of. I have even posted the question on the Toshiba forum with no replies. Any...
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    stretched video..constant full screen (aspect ratio?)

    I have a Toshiba Satellite 5005-S507 notebook computer. When I watch movies such as Divx, VCD, AVI the video is always stretched to take up the entire screen. I have tried every possible setting that I can think of. I have even posted the question on the Toshiba forum with no replies. Any...