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| Magic partition error 108 | 30 Apr 2009 08:53 GMT | 10 |
When i run Pm8 i get on a friend's disk Error #108: Partition didn't end on cylinder boundary -- in PartitionMagic. (In my case: ucEndHead expected to be 254, not 44.)
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| Molex Switch | 29 Apr 2009 05:25 GMT | 5 |
Were I can purchase a molex DPST (Double Pole, Single Throw) switch that will power off both the 12V and 5V power?
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| PSU load levels? | 28 Apr 2009 09:07 GMT | 3 |
Is 272w too much continuous draw from a 300W power supply? Would 272w be too much draw from a 350w PSU? What percentage load is 'best' for a PC PSU? Intel Core 2 e6400
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| Suggestions for Core 2 Duo systems that use PCI - not PCI express? | 28 Apr 2009 04:58 GMT | 56 |
Right now I'm running a 2.4 gig P4 on a Soyo Dragon mobo. I could upgrade to a socket 478 3.4gig processor and get about a 30% bump in speed which wouldn't be bad, but it's my understanding going to a Core 2 Duo chip I could see a much bigger increase.
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| Power Conversion Electronics | 27 Apr 2009 23:34 GMT | 24 |
I just purchase a Silverstone Power Supply Unit (PSU) for my PC. I am amaze with the PFC (Power Factor Correction) rating of over 0.96, which, according to some indicators, means it's 96% efficient. (4% wastage as heat).
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| LCD tests / reviews | 25 Apr 2009 19:33 GMT | 6 |
I'm looking for trusted websites with LCD monitors tests / reviews. Thanks for help.
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| Problem with USB-Hub: USB-Hub voltage above standard. Please deaktivate USB-Hub | 25 Apr 2009 12:02 GMT | 2 |
I have the following problem that my Win XP SP2 PC tells me that USB-Hub's voltage is above standard and I should deaktivate it. The result of this problem is that that my USB mouse doesn't work anymore except I restart the PC and then it works until the same problems occurs ...
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| siemens motherboard SLOT1 bootblocks! | 24 Apr 2009 20:27 GMT | 3 |
siemens motherboard SLOT1 bootblocks! HI! I tried to turn on this MBO, and firstly it wasn't successful, but after changing on/of functions of configuration menu installed as
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| ATI HD 4830, 4850 stream processors | 24 Apr 2009 16:09 GMT | 3 |
Can we make an HD4850 from a HD4830 card?... It is clear to see from simple photographs that the HD4830 and HD4850 cards use the same circuit boards, layout, cooling fan etc. The 4850 has 800 stream processors and the 4830 has 640. I ready recently that some 4830s
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| Replaced NVidia with ATI = bad! | 24 Apr 2009 16:09 GMT | 4 |
Replaced the old NVidia 7600GS with a Sapphire ATI HD 4830. Windows works perfectly, but games are screwed up. I have used TrackMania as a test and there are visual artifacts (traingles and blocks of colour) all over the place. The game is unplayable. If I didn't know better, I ...
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| Computer slows to 1% speed randomly and at startup | 23 Apr 2009 14:47 GMT | 22 |
System: Dell Dimension E510, Windows XP SP3, 2GB Ram, purchased new in 2005. Several days ago, my computer started randomly slowing down. Task Manager indicated the CPU was at 1% or below. During these slow
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| How is fan speed controlled? | 22 Apr 2009 11:07 GMT | 14 |
I have a Dell Dimension E510 with thermal management issues, It periodically slows down to about 1% of normal speed for several minutes. It has a variable-speed case fan sandwiched between the front of the case and a large heat sink on the CPU. I have spent the
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| just a bit of fun | 22 Apr 2009 10:48 GMT | 9 |
regarding the post sent by muzician21 on 09/04/2009 about Suggestions for Core 2 Duo systems that use PCI - not PCI express why don't people download the 'benchmark designed by Australian PC User magazine' web address http://darrenyates.com.au/?p=573
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| Recommend a new printer? | 21 Apr 2009 12:19 GMT | 30 |
I want to buy a new printer that can copy as well as print. Inkjet seems suitable. I guess if I need to be able to copy, then an allinone is in order. Since I have a router, a network printer would seem in order, but USB will do.
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| EMachines T2042 not powering up | 21 Apr 2009 04:38 GMT | 2 |
I have an emachines t2042. I had to use the power cord to turn it o and off for the first time today since the power button does not appea to be working. When I plug in the power cord, the fan turns on from th power supply, but i cannot hear the hard drive spinning up. Would thi
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