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    CPU does not restart/reset

    I did not mean that I physically reset the system, using the system reset button.. on the case. I do a software restart (either from Win 8/ Ubuntu) and this scenario occurs. Another thing that I noted : Doing a shutdown from ubuntu, actually shuts down the whole thing, but a shutdown from Win...
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    CPU does not restart/reset

    So I did a recent custom build. CPU : AMD Phenom II X6 MB: Biostart A780L3B PS : OCZ ZS 650W I used a cheap case for the build. When I do a system-restart/reset the computer tries to shutdown but I still hear the fan spinning/whizzing sound, and I have to manually hold the power button...
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    Actual pic

    Don't even get the idea :(
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    Issues Playing GTA: San Andreas on Compaq Presario

    No wonder you didn't hear about it, it's an onboard - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_6_Series%23GeForce_6100_and_6150_series&usg=AFQjCNG3ChCxUlndWT1F_85toS5IQn1cdA&sa=X&ei=EmFYTLuDAcL68AbLo4TBCg&ved=0CC8QygQ OP, That isn't a gaming laptop. You cannot even play games less than 5 year old...
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    Im going to have to stop drinking coffee :(

    I'm pretty sure coffee isn't the problem here. Try avoiding it for a week, and see if it gets any better..
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    Best Browser for Win7 in a Low End Machine?

    Lynx, if you're into that kind! ;)
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    DEAD-Counter Strike: Source $5!!!

    One of the slickest deals from Steam... Upvote! :)
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    HP Laptop, 4GB, dual core Pentium, 250 GB harddrive

    UPDATE : Sold out online :(
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    HP Laptop, 4GB, dual core Pentium, 250 GB harddrive

    Link : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1218101176666
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    How good is the Dell S199WFP Display?

    bump -- Anyone ??
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    How good is the Dell S199WFP Display?

    This 19" is for 183$ at dell.com Has free shipping too! :D http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6199 Never seen reviews of it on the net... What I'd like to know is if it's better or worser than E198WFP/SE198WFP. Have...
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    What DDR2 Memory should I get?

    As can be seen from the CPU-Z screenshots: http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7682/cpuzpicsrm3.jpg I'm having an FSB of 1066MHz. I'm currently on DDR1 sticks .. (My motherboard supports both DDR and DDR2) I'm planning to go with DDR2 .. should I get DDR2 533MHz (1:1 ratio with my...
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    3850 and 3870

    What's the mkt price of the 3850 ? Any idea guys? Seems HD3850 and HD3870 have been flooded in the mkt .. ?
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    How do I find the timings of a DDR400 RAM?

    I'm a self confessed tech n00b... How do I see the timings of my 1 GB Dell DDR400 RAM?
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    e6300 temps...

    Awright.. Reattached the HSF... Reapplied a new paste (saw that the previous thing was not well seated..) Now I checked in the BIOS for 10 mins CPU temp stays at 42-43-44-45C Thanx for the help guyz! Looks like I'm good to go! Yeah and under load (ie. WinXP) The temps are Core0 =...
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    e6300 temps...

    Thanx for the quick reply. Problem probably is I've not used good thermal paste..... and I'm on the stock hsf.... (can't afford a dedicated cooler) Thing is : here is the data on BIOS itself : H/W Monitor : CPU Temp : 60C/61C (This starts from 36C when I start up and gradually...
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    e6300 temps...

    Running in Win XP SP2 ... Isn't this too hot ? That too - with the cabinet open .... http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4814/cputaw9.jpg
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    Intel E4300 or E6300

    Oh ... But Isn't it like the e6300 is the next in Intel's line after the e4300?
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    Intel E4300 or E6300

    I'm getting a deal... Which one should I opt for?
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    Galaxy 650i Ultra - Onboard Graphics ??

    This is Galaxy's version of the 650i! http://www.galaxytech.com/ProductMB_Details.asp?id=144 Does this board feature onboard graphics? This board seems to be a bang for the buck! EDIT : Found out that the 650i doesn't have onboard video but still ... for less than 90$ this board's a...
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    Old comp won't boot!

    bump ..... Any suggestions?
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    Old comp won't boot!

    I have an old Asus A7V400MX + AMD Sempron 2200+ It boots up sometimes and sometimes it doesn't .. I mean, its sorta intermittent. Under normal circumstanceas, once you power up the CPU after sometime a 'beep' comes and the three LEDs in the keyboard viz. Num Lock, CAPS lock and Scroll lock...
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    SATA HDD Overheating

    Bumping my old thread.. But then That SATA overheating problem just seems to be at my place..When I used it at my friends' place - There was no problem at all! I guess - It's not got anything to do with airflow or that sort.. Probably it's coz of my mobo ASUS A8V-VM SE ... It has the VIA8237...
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    AMD Dual Core Query...

    ^ Thanks for all the info guyz! But still ... Say I get an AMD X2 (AM2) @ 2GHZ, 1) It essentially means 2 cores @ 2GHZ each? 2) It also means I won't be theoretically getting (2*2) 4GHZ @ any point of time.... And Dual Core is only utilised when one core is maxed out?
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    AMD Dual Core Query...

    What's the difference between the diff. pins? Any difference in performance? Which one is best?
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    AMD Dual Core Query...

    1. Isn't AMD's Dual Core CPU - > the AMD X2 ? 2. Is it based on x64 Architecture ? 3. Whats the socket for the X2? AM2 -> which is 940 pin?? OR Anything else also? 4. Does AMD X2 come in two pin configs ?
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    Any Word Flasher Software people know of?

    Something like this... http://grewordlist.groupfetch.com/gre21b.zip <----- Freeware Only, the words + meaning -> come in a small rectangular box at the top right corner of the screen ... So that you can see the words whilst doing your work on the PC ...
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    SATA HDD Overheating

    Is 'After say 10 hrs of load time - the HDD drive cannot be accessed at all.. 'problem related to cooling/overheating also?
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    SATA HDD Overheating

    Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA 1 (120GB) Overheating problem.... This SATA HDD gets overheated quickly. After say 10 hrs of load time - the HDD drive cannot be accessed at all.. I'm using this HDD alongwith ASUS A8V-VM-SE motherboard... This is detected as the 4th master .. I'm running Win XP...
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    Any Word Flasher Software people know of?

    Can someone suggest a Word Flasher software? It's like a small textbox appearing in one of the corners of the screen , which takes some words randomly from a dictionary (this could be customizable, say, If I want only GRE(*) type words, I can choose that source) and shows for some 5 seconds...
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    ATi Radeon 9800 Pro(128MB) Vs. 6600GT (128MB)

    That is what I want to know... How's it almost equal performance considering ones' DDR1 and others' GDDR3 ? :confused:
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    ATi Radeon 9800 Pro(128MB) Vs. 6600GT (128MB)

    Which one is better performance-wise? I know both are at the same costs... What I'm concerned abt. is that the 9800PRO is DDR1 whereas the 6600GT is DDR3 .. So this means there'll be a massive difference between the two? Here's the GPUreview comparison...
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    Any Indians>?

    Point is.... Most Electronic items / Computer parts are made in China / Taiwan. Where is China/Taiwan? Is it closer to US rather than India? NO So why is it costlier here in India rather than in the US??? Not becoz' of lack of demand, it's coz' distributors here are greedy.. that's it...
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    Any Indians (NRIs) here?

    Sorry for the spam.. I thought I did'nt open that thread... Sorry. MODS can close this...
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    Any Indians (NRIs) here?

    Are there any Indians on this forum? India is one hell of a place to live for tech geeks... :disgust: What I wanna know is, If any NRIs based in the US are here, I'd be very glad.... They could help in bringing some tech stuff (from newegg etc..) for Indians (when they come to India ie.) and...
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    Any Indians>?

    Are there any Indians on this forum? India is one hell of a place to live for tech geeks... :( If any NRIs based in the US are here.. They can help in bringing some tech stuff (from newegg etc..) for Indians (when they come to India ie.) .. This is because the Indian customs/duty are so...
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    Does a 8500GT really PWN a 6600GT?

    Yo.. Thanx for all teh replies.... So, 6600GT at half the price of a 8500gt is a winner - ain't it?
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    Does a 8500GT really PWN a 6600GT?

    Does a 8500GT really PWN a 6600GT? Lots o' ppl who've had first hand experience with the budget 8500GT say it performs better than a 6600GT.... Is this true? I don't need any benchmarks / charts... But people who have really used the 8500GT .. please respond!
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    Does a 7300GT beat a 6600GT?

    thanx.. But then, Can u also compare the GDDR3 version of 7300GT as compared to the 6600GT? And are you sure theres' no 256MB version of the 6600GT?
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    Does a 7300GT beat a 6600GT?

    Not really sure about the 256MB 7300GT... How's the performance? Since 6600GT is a 6-series card and 7300GT is a 7-series card and both are GT, I thought maybe the 7300GT beats the 6600GT. But I suppose its the other way around.... :confused: Can someone compare the 7300GT with its...