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Question. Will any dvd internal drive(for PC) fit into any desktop computer? by Andrea[_8_]
I have a dell gx620 and need an internal dvd burner. Will any desktop burner fit into my computer or are there different sizes for different models?
March 22nd 12 02:56 AM
by edfair[_95_] Go to last post
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Integrated Graphics + Graphics Card by Andrew
Hi, I'm sure this will be an easy one to answer for someone here. I would just like to know if it is possible to install a dedicated graphics card in a PC that has integrated graphics. I suspect that you can but would just like to check. Thanks Andrew
November 6th 06 12:53 AM
by DaveW Go to last post
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PC not getting to BIOS by Andrew
Hi, I replaced my Thermaltake Volcano 10 with the newer Thermaltake Volcano 12 to try and reduce the temp of my cpu. AMD XP Barton 3000+, Gigabyte MB. Upon completion I restarted the machine...had a issue where I was getting a single continuous beep. I have an AWARD BIOS so I searched google...
August 27th 05 12:54 PM
by BlastUK Go to last post
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experiences with LaCie USB hard drive by Andrew
have you got any experiences with LaCie hard drive? I would like to LaCie USB hard drive (LaCie 300728ek 250 GB Hard Drive LaCie 300728ek 250 GB Hard Drive)
February 5th 05 12:15 PM
by Andrew Go to last post
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Replacing the processor Fan by Andrew
Hi, I need to replace my processor fan with a new one because it keeps making a loud noise when booting. I am currently using the fan/heatsink that came with my boxed Athlon 1900 XP Processor. Will it be possible to replace the fan without replacing the heatsink? Is this advisable? I do not really...
July 4th 03 04:13 PM
by Andrew Go to last post
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Memory for Sharp PC-FS2518 laptop by Andrew
Hi Can anyone tell me the maximum amount of memory and what type can be installed in a Sharp PC-FS2518 laptop. I have tried Crucial but the FS2518 is not listed. I downloaded and ran Belarc which return the following info for memory Slot "on board" has 256Mb Slot "DRAM Slot 1" is empty Slot "DRAM...
December 31st 03 03:28 PM
by Andrew Go to last post
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Belkin router in active mode in DC++ by andrew
Iv tried all the help forums regarding DC++ but have had no look getting any results, any1 got 1 of these routers who has managed to get this to work, would appreciate some help. andrew
December 6th 03 06:46 PM
by andrew Go to last post
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CPU temperature by Andrew
Hi, I have a Athlon 1900 XP processor (not overclocked) and was wondering if someone could tell me if the following temperatures are reasonable. CPU Temperatu 52 C Mainboard: 41 C The core voltage is +1.73V, is this normal? Some CPU temperature monitor programs seem to regard this as being too...
August 22nd 03 07:43 AM
by kony Go to last post
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Fujitsu MPG3204AT, 20GB drive will not POST, WHY? by Andrew
I've been trying to get this drive to be recognized by my Biostar board. It will hang the POST showing nothing when connected to the PRImary IDE controller as MASTER. If it's on the SECondary IDE the POST will progress fine, and the system goes on and identifies the drives... Any...
October 10th 03 11:42 AM
by Wizard Go to last post
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laptop harddrive: 80gb 5400... nothing better? by Andrew Arro
seems likes the only change in the notebooks harddrive market from six month before to now is availability of 80/5400 models - 6 months ago we saw only 80/4200 models as the best deal anybody knows WHEN will we see 100Gb-120Gb models available?
July 17th 04 06:07 PM
by Alien Zord Go to last post
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Dell Dimension 4300 ATX PSU Failure? by Andrew Ayre
Hi, I have a Dell Dimension 4300. It's worked fine for years until the other day. I went to turn it on and it was dead. The fans don't come on and no signal is sent to the monitor. I opened the case and there is an LED lit on the motherboard. I removed everything - RAM, PCI cards, graphics cards,...
May 12th 07 06:37 AM
by Andrew Ayre Go to last post
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Operating system not found by Andrew Clark
Hello, I'm trying to reinstall WinXP for a friend. I've formatted the drive with windows setup and it appears to have installed XP. When I restart I get this error: Operating system not found. If I go into the BIOS, the hard drive is set to auto, but the laptop does not detect it! The only way...
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August 5th 05 04:59 PM
by kony Go to last post
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what type of screw is this? by Andrew Crook
what type of screw is this? http://www.andicrook.demon.co.uk/type.jpg its about 5mm in diameter. where can I get a tool to undo it? regards
July 29th 04 06:20 AM
by Grinder Go to last post
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1 Attachment(s) how does Intel Centrino compare with laptops with previous Pentium 4? by Andrew Crook
how does Intel Centrino compare with laptops with previous Pentium 4, I notice that the clock speed tends to be less in Centrino. But I understand that clock speed is not a good measurement of performance .. MIPS is! Andi
October 14th 03 11:25 AM
by Andrew Crook Go to last post
3 1,239
opinions on coolmax fanless power supply? by Andrew Diamond
In particular if you have one. Thanks, Andy
June 2nd 04 02:40 PM
by larrymoencurly Go to last post
1 389
Simpleton low noise power supply by Andrew Diamond
Took a random power supply, replaced its 80 mm fan (the standard apparently) with a SilenX 14db one I had laying around (about $10-$15), routed the fan's 3 pin cable through the same hole in the power supply as the other wires, attached that to a zalman $5 fan-mate speed control and, after...
June 2nd 04 04:57 PM
by Andrew Diamond Go to last post
2 450
Max memory in Sony Vaio PCG-Z505R[X] ? by Andrew Gabriel
I've got an old PCG-Z505RX with 128M RAM, which is 64M on motherboard and 64M SODIMM. The instructions say it can take 192M max by swapping out the extra 64M SODIMM for a 128M SODIMM. Does anyone know if I could put a 256M SODIMM in it and get even more memory? I'm wondering if the instructions...
August 14th 05 01:45 AM
by Randy Go to last post
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hard drive size reporting by Andrew Hall
Hi all, Problem with my hard drive which is currently reported as 25GB when it should be 80GB. My computer originally had a partioned HD so Im guessing that I simply can't 'see' the other partions. I have not altered the file system (currently FAT32) although I did upgrade my OS to XP pro....
July 27th 03 05:25 PM
by philo Go to last post
1 523
DVD drive by Andrew Hall
Hi all, Having a nightmare with my CD/DVD writer (Mat****a DVD-RAM UJ-810). I tried to copy a movie onto a DVD using movie editing software (4 different progs) and I now have 4 DVD-RW discs that my DVD player does not recognise. Im guessing that I should only use the original DVD writing software....
August 9th 03 04:54 PM
by Scootre Go to last post
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USB hub by Andrew Hall
Hi all, Recently bought a Belkin 4 port USB hub which was working fine untill I tried to connect my USB TV card (pinnacle) which I had not properly installed. The entire hub failed to work and I had to shut down my computer. Since then the hub has not worked despite removing it from the...
December 7th 03 12:16 PM
by David Savage Go to last post
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