I am looking at upgrading my system, to an Intel Core2 Duo - E6600, with an
Asus P5B-E mb, and 2gb ddr2 ram.
I have built, mainly AMD systems in the past, and would typically get a
better heatsink for the cpu, ie Thermalrite...

I really like the Microsoft 4000 keyboard, but can't use it on my
older computer because the BIOS doesn't support USB keyboards.
I've used other USB keyboards on this PC without any problems using a
simple USB to ps/2 adapter. The MS 4000 keyboard doesn't work with

Shouldnt a comp still post even if the cmos battery is dead or taken out?

When I booted up my computer the other day, I got the message
"CPU fan has failed" and it shut back down. Today I bought a
new fan, and installed it. It still does not work!  :crybaby: My
husband took the old fan and hooked it to a battery and it worked just

HELP!
I've just had the misfortune to suffer a burn out on Maxtor 250Gb SATA
drive, on closer inspection it seems the 'smooth' chip has self combusted.
What are the chances of getting a replacement PCB for this drive, where

I've just had to replace my PSU after the last one started smoking.  My new
PSU only has a single fan (the last had 2) and as a result I've noticed that
my PC temperatures are up.
My motherboard goes up to 41C and the CPU to around 61C when in use.  I have

considering buying a new mobo and was wondering which is the better /
faster processor of the two i have.
1.8 GHz P4  400MHz 256kb Cache
2.7 GHz Celeron 400MHz bus 128kb Cache

I was using my 2.5 yrs old Inspiron 600m laptop. It was plugged to the
AC adapter and suddenly the laptop turned off. I was trying to switch-
on using the power button, and it would not turn on.
The green LED on the AC adapter would not turn-on either. Then I

Is anyne aware of problems using a Wireless desktop as a Print Server? The
Laser Printer is a Brother 2040 and is attached to a PIII desktop, running
Windows ME. Printer works fine from the print server itself. Just having
trouble seeing the printer from a remote workstation when ...

My mobo is here:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=479
Its description says "- 6 USB ports (2.0/1.1) (Rear x 2/ Front x
4)."

Thats a big help, thanks very much.
(curious as to what the deleted posts were? being branded stupid was
I? lol)
Thank you.

Hello people.
i have 6 items in my outbox in outlook express & i cannot delete them.
They get sent but stay in my outbox, i have recieved emails from these
people that they are getting constan emails from me.

Is it going to be possible to improve the performance of the following PC on
a £100 (UK) budget. Performance improvement required for 3D gaming mainly
and if possilbe, general windows use:
Socket A Athlon 2500+ (undervolted to run cooler)

I was using my 2.5 yrs old Inspiron 600m laptop. It was plugged to
the
AC adapter and suddenly the laptop turned off. I was trying to
switch-

I changed my old CRT monitor for a TFT one (Mirai). When I use the VGA
connection, I can see all the starting sequence : post, lilo, launch of
kubuntu (GNU/linux). But if I use the DVI connection, the monitor
doesn't receive any signal untill the desktop starts. In this case, I