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    New prebuilt Ryzen system shutting down randomly

    Thanks EXCellR8. That wasn't a problem, but it did get me to examine things again more closely. I think the problem is the cheap power cable it came with. I was able to get the power inside to come and go just by jiggling it a certain way where it connects to the pc. After shining a flashlight...
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    New prebuilt Ryzen system shutting down randomly

    Thank Ketchup. Just curious. Was there any part of that that made you lean that way? I'm not doubting you, I just want as much ammo as I can get for when I talk to them again. I get the feeling they will balk at the idea, although they have been helpful so far. What I think I need to do is...
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    New prebuilt Ryzen system shutting down randomly

    I have a new Ryzen system from Velocity Micro I'm having problems with. Had it about two weeks but haven't installed anything on it yet in case I have to rma it. Here's everything that happened so far: 1. Computer shut down on its own. I wasn't using it, computer was idle, no programs open. I...
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    Broken CPU or Broken Motherboard?

    Thanks for the replies! Are you saying boot up the machine with the cpu completely removed? This might sound dumb, but where would I see the post error, on the monitor right? Right now, I'm getting nothing on the monitor anyway. So I don't see how this could change? I forgot to mention...
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    Broken CPU or Broken Motherboard?

    I feel like such a heel! Helped a friend get an old W98 machine running. Working great for a couple weeks but needed a new cpu fan - AMD K7 Socket A. So I swapped them out. The old one was a pain to get off and even worse putting the new one on. Now after putting back together and booting up...
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    Delete Volume instead of Delete Partition?

    Thanks. That makes more sense now. For some reason, I thought a volume represented the entire drive. Either way, it's hard to see what damage could be done on a new drive. I just wanted to be really sure since it's not mine.
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    Delete Volume instead of Delete Partition?

    My mom has a new Western Digital MyBook Essential external hard drive. We're just trying to convert it from FAT32 to NTFS in Vista. WD's instructions tell you to start by going to Disk Management, right-click on the drive and select "Delete Partition", then continue... This worked when I did it...
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    USB Modem + XP + v92 = Should I just give up?

    That's just it. Query says 'success'. But XP won't let me install a dial-up connection. I also noticed that I can't dial my ISP access number thru Hyperterminal. I get 'NO CARRIER' message. But I can dial my cell phone and it rings and if I send the call to voicemail, I can actually hear my...
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    why does cable modem need to be reset?

    I always had problems with my Linksys router with Roadrunner and Windows Me. I would lose connection for no reason - then go thru the entire process of resetting everything. If I didn't do everything perfectly in order, it wouldn't work and I'd have to start over again. And forget about it if...
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    USB Modem + XP + v92 = Should I just give up?

    JackMDS - Thanks for the reply. I have removed AOL9. When I try to 'Create a new connection' thru 'New Connection Wizard', I get to the 'Internet Connection' screen - but the check box for 'Connect using a dial-up modem' is grayed out. It wants to force me to use my lan connection. This is...
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    USB Modem + XP + v92 = Should I just give up?

    US Robotics USR5633A - I want to return this modem to USR. But the tech support rep had it working in Hyperterminal. The rep insists that since it works in Hyperterminal, I have no grounds for a return. Yet it is not recognized in AOL 9, Roadrunner's dial-up access, or USR's own program...
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    USB modem works in Hyperterminal, but nowhere else.

    I have a US Robotics v.92 usb modem (USR5633A) - using Windows XP. I can't get it working using AOL 9, Roadrunner's dial-up access, or USR's own program 'ControlCenter'. In AOL 9, it attempts to retrieve the access numbers, but can never connect. The same thing happens in Roadrunner's dial-up...
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    Sound Specs for Recording - 24-bit/96mhz vs 18/48?

    Thanks Bluemax. No, not so good with a soldering gun. But I'm real handy with a tube of super glue!
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    Sound Specs for Recording - 24-bit/96mhz vs 18/48?

    That's a plan. Do the ADC conversion before hitting the computer. Makes sense too. If they're giving me onboard sound, I might as well take the freebie and try it. I know what sounds good. Just curious, if the onboard codec uses AC'97 2.x, would that normally be upgradable if I should choose...
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    First video game you remember playing?

    The last time I visited home, my mom sent me packing with all my old junk. Lo and behold my Pong game circa 1970something. Got it home plugged it in and yup - still works! Not only that, but an original Coleco football handheld - you know the same one they're remaking now. It works too! If you...
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    Sound Specs for Recording - 24-bit/96mhz vs 18/48?

    Well I made this about as confusing as I could huh? :) What I meant is that I won't be setting up a speaker system, amp, etc for my computer listening pleasure. I do that elsewhere. But when I do start burning cd's, I want the cd's to be high quality. That's why I was asking if the onboard...
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    Sound Specs for Recording - 24-bit/96mhz vs 18/48?

    At this point, I only know that I'll be putting all my old tapes on cd. I'm a complete noob at digital recording. So I just wanted to be prepared. I'm asking now because I'm still deciding on a motherboard for a new system. A couple seem to have good onboard sound. I was looking at the Albatron...
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    Thoughts on some USB keychain drives *Updated*

    I've thought about these also. The big question: Do they require a driver or can you just plug one into any computer with USB and go? If no driver, it would be great for swapping files with that friend that has no cd burner. It's not always easy convincing someone to install a driver on their...
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    Sound Specs for Recording - 24-bit/96mhz vs 18/48?

    I'm building a new system with a Springdale/Canterwood board and wondering if onboard sound would be good enough for me. Not concerned with output quality. As long as something audible comes trickling out of my cheap computer speakers I'm happy. What I want to do is record to MP3, analog in -...
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    *** Official Albatron PX865PE Pro/II (865PE) Thread ***

    The ProII manual says the same thing. Plus this review shows the whole shmeel packaged with it. digit-life.com I think it means its included but you have the option of using it. But then again this Pro review xbitlabs.com says: "The package of Albatron PX865PE Pro includes not too much stuff...
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    *** Official Albatron PX865PE Pro/II (865PE) Thread ***

    It looks like both non Pro-II versions do have the spdif headers, but use a different controller and codec. I know the Pro-II provides a bracket for the headers. Not sure about the non Pro-II's. I would download the manuals to verify. I was impressed by the thoroughness of the Pro-II manual and...
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    best wireless mouse/keyboard for the $$$???

    What about the Bluetooth mice? I was thinking that if I went wireless, I would try to get Bluetooth in case I wanted to add other wireless devices. If I did that, would I be able to use the same receiver for all Bluetooth devices? How is Bluetooth performance wise? Should I just bag the idea...
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    Will SATA RAID 1 on ICH5R happen?

    I'm building a new system and have it narrowed down to a few mob candidates. I plan to start off with 1 SATA hd on ICH5R, then add another when RAID 1 becomes available on ICH5R. Does anyone have doubts about this happening? Plenty of review sites mention that Intel will add ICH5R RAID 1 via a...
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    *** Official Albatron PX865PE Pro/II (865PE) Thread ***

    Well it is listed at Googlegear: Albatron PX865PE Pro II Out of stock though. I'm also keeping an eye on this board for my new setup. About the onboard sound: I like that it offers rca in/out and optical in/out, but wondering... I read a post that suggests that the Envy24PT DSP is 24/96...