Desktop Computers
Discuss the latest desktop computers on the market
How do i fix this?
This is what I am getting on the screen when I first boot up. I know its a relic but just bear with me here.
PhoenixBIOS Version 4.04 M54Pe-14M
Copyright 1985-1994 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
Micron Electr...
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Newegg Or Tigerdirect?
Wanted to get some opinions on these two very popular computer component selling sites. I personally like Newegg more because their prices seem to be cheaper. What does everyone think??
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computer build for this winter
I am hopefully going to build my first pc this winter after the price drop. I think I have everything picked out except for the motherboard and case. Here is what I got so far:
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017
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To Build or Buy?
I'm just wondering if I'd be better off building a new computer or buying a proprietary system that would meet my needs. Could I beat the big name prices?
I've seem some pretty nice systems, complete with 20" LCD monitor, 2 gigs.of ram, ...
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Best cooling for a q6600?
ive overclocked my q6600 on stock air to 3.0ghz stable on just above stock voltages and when i adjust the fans it has peaked in prime95 at about 65C but is mostly around 59C-61C, idle it is around 38C-40C, i wish to over clock further but not w...
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Ultra-Budget Build
I'm going crazy. I've been scouring Newegg for probably 4 hours trying to get this build together, but I think I'm just retarded, because I know there are parts for the specs I want. Would someone please help me?
I'm looking to build an ultr...
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making a computer for college.
Im about to go off to college and I would like to buy a gaming desktop for when I do. I've got about $1,000 to spend on this computer. What do you guys think I should make?
Btw, I have no idea how to overclock anything and I know next to n...
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no desktop?
hey guys....recently i turned on my computer...and when i logged into windows xp...a message popped up saying something about a file and after i logged in...i dont have a desktop!! all my icons are gone, i can't call up the start button, but i ...
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my own computer build
why is my build cheaper than made pcs from companies??? btw i might change my graphics card or case.
Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: VA8000BWS
Item #: N82E16811133154...
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Help me before I seriously kill my computer...
Specs:
E2140
P31-DS3L
hec Orion 585W
HD3850
Rosewill Case
80GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII
Samsung DVD Burner
PROBLEM 1:
Install windows. Everything fine. Download ATI CCC and other crap... MOM.SYS load failure due to no Netframewor...
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installing wondows xp pro on a pre installed vista system
I got a new computer a few months ago and in came pre installed with Vista. Some old programs i really liked wouldn't work because it is a 64-bit operating system. So I bought Windows XP Pro online and when I tried to install it an error poppe...
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Media Center PC
I know/dont' know what one is. I meen what are the things to put into one when building one? What purpose does a media center pc have? Basically i just want to know everything there is to know about media center PCs. THanks
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CAN we switch back to XP? HP lies
I just bought a hp pavilion elite, m9060n, and it's fantastic, other than the bloat-software and vista.
I've read around alot and the verdict i|s pretty plain...XP rules. I love it too, there's something just not right about vista.
Alas, HP ...
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3dMark06 = 23,333
yeah, someone check this out.
http://www.evga.com/community/ModsRi...asp?sysid=5325
rediculous?
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680i cpu cooler and northbridge... problems!
board is 680i
cooler is blue orb.
i removed the north and south cooler's.
put on the thermaltake tt spirit.
but the only way i could get both on was to have them right beside each other. the blue orb is huge! i advise anyone not to bu...
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new build need help!
I've just finished putting together my computer. Is is using an existing hard drive and DVD drive until they come in the mail.
I have everything together but when i turn it on i get no visuals. As far as i know everything is pluged into th...
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packard bell windows xp?
i have a packard bell with windows 98 on it and a amd processor. i have a win. xp disc can i install it. will give more specs when i get home! plz help me out. (iam at school right now)
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Help me painfull computer key board!!
Every time I touch my key board to type I get shocked and it rlly hurts!!!
also when I put anything into the USB port a huge visable shock goes off!!!!
no I am not on carpet and this computer is more than three years old (laptop!!)
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Computer Problems - Pink screen blue lines!
Hi,
I'm having problems with a computer. When i turn my computer it shows all the harddrives in DOS and then it gets to the bit just before the XP splash screen(where it shows the loading bar below it) and then the computer displays a pink s...
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please help me! i dont know what is happening to it....
Hi
I myself am a computer geek, so i think i know what i am doing, but im not quite sure . I have a dual boot HP Pavilion a1320a, upgraded to 1gb of ram. I have vista ultimate and xp (the one it came with), but i would like to remove both oper...
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USB Boot Problem
Hi, I already put a thread up asking this but never bothered to reply. Whenever I have a USB storage device plugged into my computer and I turn it on, it continually restarts until I take it out. The bios are set to load the hard drive first an...
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8800gt vs 8800gts 640mb. same price. which one?
hi.
buying a new gpu.
either
8800gt 512mb
or
8800gts 640mb
the 8800gt new is 249 euro new.
the 8800gts new is 358.99.
m8 of mine is selling his 8800gts for 230.
should i get it? or is it worth it?
i know the newer models ...
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how to run .jar games in PC?
I just downloaded some java games n want to know how to open them?
And also what is this .sisx extension?(also another game file)
how to open it?
Thanks.
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No power?
Hello everybody,
I have a pretty interesting problem here..
I gave my old computer to a friend, and one day he was on it, and the keyboard plug came out (he dropped the keyboard by accident), and then the computer restarted.
after that, ...
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Here is my new rig for world MMOG world modeling...
Apeava X-Navigator Alum Case 500W Power Supply - Retail
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3400620AS 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
BFG Tech BFGR88640GTSOCE GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video C...
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Mobo, RAM, CPU setup
Hi, I'm going to be upgrading and I want your views and opinions in what Im planning on getting. Here we go:
Mobo: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-258-AS
RAM: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MY-093-CR
CPU: ht...
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Help! INSTALL ERROR
I don't know if this is the right forum to post this in, but here it goes...
When I try to install Stranglehold, I get through the first disk alright, but when it prompts me to install the second disk, I do so and hit OK, but for some reason...
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*HELP* Need a new computer
Hi, I'm new here and I'm looking for websites which sell computers with the following specifications, but I have been largely unsuccessful. Anybody know any websites where they sell Windows XP, 2 gb ram, dual-core processors, a monitor and spea...
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Upgrade for Low-End PC...
i'm doing a last year upgrade to this low end PC... for under 100$ i want to add a DVD Burner, Video Card, Ram, and Speakers... Any Help??
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First time building, need some advice
I've wanted to build my own for years, but ive never really had the money. Lately ive been doing pretty decent and ive been thinking about it again. So far ive come up with this:
SwordM VD500LBNA (lcs)
or
XaserVI Vg400LBWS (lcs)
Intel D...
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