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    Processor Overheating??

    Please let me know if there is a better forum for this.... About 15 mins into a simulation I was running yesterday (written in java, and spiking the CPU usage to 100% instantly) some computer hardware component -- I'm guessing my processor -- gave off a scary warning sound which I have never...
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    Processor Warning Beep During Simulation

    Please let me know if there is a better forum for this.... About 15 mins into a simulation I was running yesterday (written in java, and spiking the CPU usage to 100% instantly) some computer hardware component -- I'm guessing my processor -- gave off a scary warning sound which I have never...
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    Laptop Advice For Casual User

    I was thinking about getting just getting a Dell notebook like the Inspiron 6000, but I figured the posters here might have better advice for me. I want: 1. 15 inch or larger display 2. at least 1GB RAM 3. at least 80GB HD, but I already have an 80GB western digital in my current laptop...
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    Adding Laptop Memory Myself

    I want to max out my Inspiron 2600's memory with 512. Right now it has 128. I have found these instructions about adding memory in the end user's slot: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s.../ins2600/en/sm_en/upgrades.htm#1000098 If I swap out this stick for a 256 stick, I believe I...
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    Replace Monitor Cord -- Possible?

    I have an old monitor which works, but one of the pins on the cord that connects it to the computer is missing, so the image is fuzzy. Wheras the power cord can be easily removed from the monitor and replaced, this connection cord is built right into the monitor, so I don't see an easy way to...
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    Wirless Mouse/Keyboard Laggy, Flaky

    I just got a new wireless/mouse keyboard from microsoft, the model here: Newegg Link It's acting quite flaky though. Occassionally, when I first start up, it will work perfectly. After a few minutes of use, though, the mouse begins to lag and then jump around the screen to catch up with...
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    Simple Window Home Network Not Working

    I have two computers, both connected to a netgear wireless router. From "My Network Places," I click on the link "Set up a home or small office network." I then choose the option "This computer connects to the internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my netework."...
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    What is an 80486 Processor

    I found a program which requires an 80486 processor. Do the new Athlon's qualify? The description of the 80486 at wikipdedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_80486) seem to suggest they do, but I want to make sure. Thanks for any info, gm
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    Hardware Newb Questions: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    I am quite confused by the barrage of numbers that accompanies the description of the various pieces of computer hardware. I would be very grateful for any explanations. My first question is about hard drives. Consider the following: Maxtor (6B200M0) DiamondMax Plus 10 200GB SATA 7200 RPM...
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    What Determines Speed?

    I'm getting a new computer with essentially the single goal of fast computing power. One thing I'll be doing with it is performing complex queries on large local databases. I've been getting conflicting advice on what my priorities should be, and I'd like to clear things up. Theoretically...