I check AMD X2 3800+ Manual that was deliver with my BOXED AMD X2 3800+ processor. The manual mentions nothing about the stock cpu cooler and it's fan. IT'S NOW OFFICIAL: I HATE AMD AND I WILL NEVER BUY A PROCESSOR FROM THEM EVER AGAIN ! (AND YOU CAN SHOVE YOUR FOKKING USELESS STREAM/GRAPHICS...

"Hackworth" wrote in message ... I guess this is sort of on topic because it involves a new hard disk for a home-built computer. I'm using Windows XP Home SP1. I recently used the Disk Cleanup utility in System Tools, and in...

My computer is acting up. After rebooting, it run run normally for about 2 minutes then it locks up. The screen freezes and the mouse and keyboard don't work. The hard drive still spins. The CD tray still opens. The CPU fan still spins. The power supply back fan is spinning (does not seem to be...

I have been approached to build a server, to be used for file storage and backups. What is a server by definition and what specs and O/S should I be looking to provide the above? Is XP Pro sufficient? Current IT infrastructure comprises of 4 laptops + 2 desktops FTP Required also Please do not...

Windows 10 users have had a tough time of it lately, with updates causing all manner of problems, as well as the search function stopping working for many people. If you’re thinking now might be the time to look into an alternative operating system -- perhaps one based on Linux -- but you’re...

I have a Foxconn RS0338 Mini-ITX case and an EPIA M10000 Mini-ITX mainboard. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811153113 http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/store/motherboards/EPIA_M10000 I've only put together ATX PCs before this and I cannot figure out what hard drive and DVD...

Need RAM recommendation for the following motherboard ... - ASUS M5A99X Evo - AM3+ - 990X - SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 - ATX DDR3 2133 Motherboards I am thinking about the following ... - Crucial Ballistix 240-Pin DDR3 but need help with the specific model and amount (at least 8 GB due to

I've implemented 1 of the ideas in my old post . The idea of moving the box into another room. I'll discuss that here. It is *the* solution, if you have good ears, and are repulsed and sickened by computer noise. In that situation, I'm than happy to spend a little, and put it in another...

"John L @yahoo.com" john_stlmoremovethis wrote in message ... My external WD hard drive has recently starting 'clicking' on occasion - like resetting itself over and over. Usually it's quiet, works fine, but sometimes it will just start clicking like some...

Is there any need for a floppy drive in a new system? If, for example, I were to use an Intel mb that has its drivers on a floppy, as I have heard that the DP35DPM does (go figure!), what would the workaround be? USB? CD? I figure I would rather not put in the extra cable if it is not needed....

I have not been able to get a straight answer to this, despite almost a year of trying. Maybe three's the charm? Here goes again... I have an old machine, not my main machine, nearly in mothballs that somebody uses on occasion to surf the net and print a letter on a recent model HP inkjet using...

It is a $%^& to find the board revision number - I gave up. However, right on the bios is a little sticker showing the bios revision. Use ASUS probe program and it will show the revision number of the board. VERY important to get it right as they have different bios updates depending on the...

Isn't there a limit to processor speed? I mean they cant simply go on bringing ever faster processors ? There should be some theoritical limit to it. what is that?

I've put together this build as a possible upgrade of my current AMD Athlon(tm) X4 845 Quad Core Processor 3.50 GHz w/16GB of RAM: AMD RYZEN 5 3600 6-Core 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-3600/p/N82E16819113569?Item=N82E16819113569 GIGABYTE B550M DS3H AM4 AMD B550...

About a month ago I started have my 3D games (Wolfenstein Enemy Territory) start freezing up on me. Since then I've changed a bunch of hardware and it still happens! I've pretty much ruled out software problems since I've changed drivers, reinstalled games, everything! What's going on? I have...

There are a couple of options from Creative Labs that would suit what you want to do. There is an internal sound card option, and an external USB option. The internal option would be a SB Audigy or Audigy 2 Platinum. These include a front mounted interface with extra inputs as well as an infrared...

Built a new PC which for the most part is working just fine. I have an older computer, and cable internet service. The older computer works fine with regard to internet connection both when connected directly to my cable modem and when going through my router. My new computer can't connect...

Ammammata wrote: (what-ever) I posted the full details of this hack back on May 22 in a thread with the subject: "A few registry key entries will allow XP to update itself via Windows Update until the year 2019"

My computer has a strange problem which i can't seem to be able to diagnose. Some of the symptoms a 1. Trouble listing folders with a lot of files--this takes a long, long time. 2. Deleting multiple items in the folder or in a specific app such as ACDSee 3. Marking items as read or catching up...

I have a relatively new build from Aug14 (Win7-64/ASUS-Pro97/4790K/770) with 32GB installed memory. Everything is running fine. Just noticed in the "Windows Experience Index" that I have 32GB installed but only 16GB useable. I thought that Win7-64 handled up to 32GB, else I wouldn't have...