Desktop Computers
Discuss the latest desktop computers on the market
Computer having random slow points!!
Since my cousin got his computer here, he also added another 1gb ram and got an X1950Pro graphics card. When he first put the graphics card in the power supply wasn't powerful enough so he got this one.
Since his computer has been put togethe...
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This Has Bugged Me For A While.....
Is it possible to keep two windows open on your desktop and somehow scroll and navigate on the second window without having the computer automatically minimize the window you are switching from. For example, if I'm watching a movie on a minimiz...
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Computer Won't Start
Hey all,
I recently bought a custom computer and after a day of use, I unplugged the power cord to add a floppy drive and IDE hard drive. After they were installed, the computer would not start...no cpu fan, no power supply fan. The LED on th...
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for anyone looking for a pc but can't build one
and if your area still have compusa...
this is a great price but i think it has integrated graphics so.... might wann inveset on a video card with the extra dough.
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...120n_Minitower
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ram question
i have 4 ddr2 slots, i am currently running 2x1g's of 800 mhz ram with windows vista. if i was to upgrade to 4g's, is it better to have 4x1's or 2x2's and why??
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CPU Moving
I recently bought a Intel core duo extreme 6800 cpu with a single pci express slot motherboard. as im thinking of getting a second graphics card, is it possible to move a cpu from 1 motherB to another after its been used? or will this damage it...
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rate my upgrade
im currently running a celeron d 360 @ 3.46ghz with 1500mb 4200ddr2 ram and a radeon x300se 256shared mb. slowly upgrading my abymal 200 dollar emachine part by part
thinking of going with this mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...8...
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Odd USB behavior.
Hi,
First time poster here from North Texas.
I have a few USB devices I use with my PC DAW (digital audio workstation).
Yesterday I installed a powered USB hub. Not because I needed additional input ports but simply to bring the ports ...
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How To Connect 7.2 Channel Audio Up
This post is Mainly for oscaryu1, But anyone with any tips, Your More Than Welcome Too Help out.
Too get everyone up to date, oscaryu1 Wants help how i did This Setup
Ok, I'll Start with my Amp.
Its a Simple Sony Home Entertainment Amp...
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Blue screened
So i was running my new computer fine with vista.. when i decided to install a bad copy of Alcohol120(unknown to me) well, my computer blue screened and restarted... then i tried restarting in normal mode, blue screen, tried again in safe mode,...
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Computer won't start
My computer had been making a strange noise recently. I opened it up to investigate, and found quite a bit of dust had built up. I took it outside and cleaned it out with some compressed air. When I hooked it up after that, it wouldn't boot....
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cd/dvd burner problem.
I recently built my computer and it was my first one. Everything works fine except for the cd/dvd burner. The drive can read discs but it cannot burn them. So i posted a thread asking what the problem could be and some guys told me that i neede...
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Quick Build check, Final
Okay, I have been waiting for a while and it's time....
Intel E6850 OC'ed to 3.8-4.0Ghz
Corsair XMS2 1066Mhz 2x1Gb
Gigabyte P35-DS3R
Corsair HX520W PSU
Thermalright Ultra Extreme Cooler
EVGA 8800 Ultra Gfx card
2x WD SE16 250Gb RAID 0
Antec P1...
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Question regarding Desktops
Hey guy I found this forum through a google search
Two things guys:
1) I'm in desperate need of a new computer but I don't really want to go through the hassle of building one myself. I'm wondering if theres a difference between simply o...
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Need A Great PC for $600-$700
Hello.
I want a great PC for $600-$700; that is my budget.
I'd like dual core processors (I am thinking minimum of AMD x2 Athlon 64 5000+ or Intel Pentium D 3.4ghz 960).
I'd like there to be a lot of cache (because I will be multitasking...
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Need Help choosing: AMD or Intel ?
Hello, I live in Canada and the nearest store to me is Future Shop. I am interested in those two computers :
1. http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro... 070825&catid=
2. http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro... 070827&catid=
The firs...
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Keyboards
I am fed up of purchasing a new keyboard every 6 months because the dust builds up between the keys and is impossible to clean. I have to have black keyboards. I was just wondering if there are any keyboards out there where they don't have spac...
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Good Deal?
I'm looking for a new computer, and I came across this Alienware for 600 dollars.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/sys/369642975.html
is it worth it and good for gaming?
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pc cases - sigma
Does anybody know anything or have any experience with this company? I'm about to invest in this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811226004
Just wanted to know if it's worth the money. thanks.
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Good for gaming?
Will this be able to play games with graphics like the ones in Battlefield 2142?
http://shop.amd.com/us-en/system_details.aspx?cid=1291
Thanks.
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No Monitor Signal
I turned my computer on yesterday and there was on monitor
signal.Everything seemed to start up fine in the tower.I don't have
anyway of checking or changing the video card to see if it's that or
trying another monitor.I read that it could b...
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Is this a good comp before buying?
From talking to several people on this forum, ive gotten together this custom PC that id want specificly and mainly for gaming. Tell me what you guys think, BTW my budget is about $1100 for just a comp (no monitor/keyboard/mouse..etc) so if thi...
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New Computer Build (Please Help)
Hey guys, I need a new computer urgently and have 700 dollars in cash. This computer should be strong in CPU (2 Duo or better), Memory (2 gigs), and Mobo. It can be weaker on the HD, Power Supply, and Graphics card. I am looking for something u...
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Which Video Card is Better?
Dual GeForce 8500 GT 512MB
Dual ATI RADEON HD 2600 PRO 512MB
Is one better over the other? Or would you stay away from one paticular card of the 2?
Thanks
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ZT Systems
Hello, I am wondering if anyone has any specific informatin about ZT System computers. I tend to stay with the name Brands HP, Dell, etc. I understand that they have been around for about 10 yrs and are a "Made In The USA" companty,...
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Cheap Gaming PCs/Laptops
I'm tired of hell as the Mac that our family uses (They play no good god damn games) and I'm looking to buy my own. Can anyone reccomend a cheap gaming computer that works well around the 600-700 and below price range? Also, I need a decent vid...
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Computer problems
Hey there everyone, been awhile since I've posted but here goes.
My computer was on last night when I went to sleep. In the middle of the night we had a power outage in my neighborhood, no big deal though, nothing out of the ordinary.
I ...
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My pc has run out
I'm writing you because I've got a problem with an old personal computer('98 i think) which i was still using and which now does not turn on. That pc was i think a pentium III with windows 98 as SysOp. One day i decided to download the IE upda...
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Parts of the Gaming Computer I Might Build
Would this be a good computer for gaming? Cleric7x9 built this computer (Not literally of course, but he gave me a list of everything) for me. He says it's good, and I trust him, but I also want some other opinions. What do you guys think?
Co...
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