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I am so totally disgusted with the worlds will to torment anything related to computer activity for the purpose of draining peoples belief energy simply because after enough frustration and aggravation they unconciously choose to use the grey matter belief energy to avoid the problem.
Every freakin aspect of computers has become an utter torment to deal with because some freaks someplace using the word or something seek to drain the usage of that belief energy into the internet so they can use the mass mind energy for thier own desires.
(Reference "Art Bell" the radio talk show host and his experiment using mass mind right before they shut him down and his kid got kidnapped and raped therefore causing him to no longer choose to go on the air with his radio broadcast any longer)
Anyhow i used to run my computer for a few years back in 02-04 and i used the same mouse i had then as i do now but then my mouse would shut down every time i shut off my comp.
I got a new comp and i got a new mouse but its the same exact model as before although theres a serious difference.Before the mouse would turn off with the comp as afforementioned but now it wont.The computer tech says thats the way it works now and said it wouldnt cause the mouse to wear out in undue time.
I game hardcore and before i used my mouse to rank in the top 100 of the world and it lasted for 2.5 years with no problem before i had to relocate.
Now my mouse doesnt turn off and in less than a year the laser light is having problems by randomly dimming like a old flashlight starts doing and i know the reason is because it never turns off.This causes my mouse to jump to a different postion on the screen whenever the dimming effect occurs.
My question is---Does any way exist for me to turn my mouse off when the computer shuts off like it used to back in the days of pentium 4 or is it so hardwired into the motherboard not to turn off that i am ETERNALLY screwed into purchasing a new mouse every 9-13 months instead of having a mouse that works for many years without a hitch like it used to?
Any opinions would be appreciated because i am so totally fed up with the intentive torturous process that anything to do with computers or computer technology entails solely for the purpose of some d*** making the wireless technology work better than it should on the poor sap everyday joes belief energy sucked from him against his will.

Thank you
Sincerely
Ravage777wow. just wow. you could have simply stated your problem without you feeding us a bunch of crap.

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Now my mouse doesnt turn off

This causes my mouse to jump to a different postion on the screen whenever the dimming effect occurs.

Does any way exist for me to turn my mouse off when the computer shuts off like it used to

Keep the derogatory comments to yourself buddy.

Reccently cleaned up my computer but when i tried to un-instal/re-install windows both my cd drives were missing from list. When i tried re-installing the drives i got and error saying the drivers were missing or corrupted. So i tried downloading the needed drivers for my CD Rom and CD RW drives. The site i got the drivers from is driverguide.com when i tried using on of the drivers it seemed to work so i checked the list on my computer and it still does not appear. I go "Add Hardware" it SEARCHES for about 3 secods then causes my computer to crash everytime i try to add hardware. So im not quite SURE what exactly is GOING on. you may have gotten a driver that was closely identical to the driver for your CD drive but it may have been a driver to another CD drive of the same brand but different model. try and call the manufacture of ur CD drive and see if they can send U the correct drivers.What version of Windows is this ? ?
If it's anything LATER than WinME you don't need drivers...
Are the CDRom drives being detected in the BIOS ? ?
If not re-check your cable connections.

I have had this printer for about two years. It has never printed really well in COLOR since after about the 1st six months. But, it prints OK in B & W which is what we use it for the most. I have used ORIGINAL Canon cartridges and OEM but it doesn't matter. I have run the cleaning program NUMEROUS TIMES and the DEEP cleaning program too. It still won't print the colors in the TRUE colors !! The blues and reds are not the right hue !! This as SUPPOSED to be a FAIRLY good printer when I bought it . Any solutions?? Did you try to get a new driver?Where do I do that - the Canon site I assume - and what would that do ?? Installing a new driver is always step NUMBER 1 in troubleshooting devices.
Your driver is HERE
Uninstall old driver, first.

i need help, was using my roommates ze4900 hp laptop and the screen went BLACK now when you turn on the pc it goes to a screen that looks like DOS mode all black with the little blinking CURSOR but you can't type anything in. can anyone help meThis sounds like overheating,or the ram is not fully seated.

The ram on a notebook,it being portable, tends to work
slightly loose at times from constant activity.How hard did it hit the floor ? ?

I have a new computer and printer. Everything has hooked up fine except for the printer. It recognizes that the printer is there but keeps asking for a driver. I have reinstalled the printer software and used a different USB. It is a E-machine desktop and Epson printer. Thanks for any help you can give me.Try going to CONTROL Panel /Printers and right clik the printer and select "REMOVE" or uninstall...
Then in Control Panel also go to add/remove and remove the Epson software program...
Then shut down the machine.
Un-hook the printer from the USB port.
Power up and re-install the printer software and it will TELL you when to CONNECT the printer...

See how this WORKS for you. If no go Post back.

I am running Windows XP SP2 on a 2-yr old home-built computer. I have a 160GB SATA hard drive which is partitioned into a primary partition and an extended partition which is further divided into 11 logical partitions. I have just added another SATA drive (250GB) for additional data storage and backup. BIOS and Windows recognition of the new drive and NTFS formatting went OK. Both PartitionMagic and the Windows Disk Manager recognize the new drive. Originally, I had configured the new drive as an extended partition with a single 238GB logical partition. So far, so good. But if I divide this extended partiton into two smaller partitions (currently, one of 48GB and the other of 190GB), only the first partition appears in Windows Explorer under My Computer or in any "File Open" dialog box. I tried decreasing the size of the big partition, and tried making the first partition a prime and the second a basic extended, but that didn't help either.

However, all of the new partitions are shown by PartitionMagic and the Windows Disk Manager (and with the proper drive letters, too). Those partitions ALSO show up in the Diskeeper defragmenter and also can be accessed via the command prompt.

How do I convince Explorer to accept these new partitions and display them so I can access them?

Thanks!Did you remember to format the new ones you created ? ?Yes, it was formatted as NTSF. The first partition is recognized, the second is not.How does it show up in Disk Management ?Disk Management shows both partitions on the 2nd disk as "Healthy," NTFS formatted. The partition that IS recognized is 46.88 GB and the one that is NOT recognized is 186.01GB. Except for the sizes, their properties are identical. They are both logical drives in an extended partition.

PartitionMagic shows much the same, except the REPORTED file sizes are a little larger.

As I said in my original post, I tried making the second partition smaller in case the large size was a problem, but it didn't help. Also, if I make the drive one huge, single partition, it is recognized correctly.Do the letter assignments match up ? ?
You may try moving your CDRom letters down so there are 2 or 3 unused letters between the HDD's and their partitions and the CDRoms...
Sometimes this will occur when thumb drives are added to the mix as well so give any you use regularly both a volume label and designated drive letter.

So your 1st physical drive should be C: thru N:
2nd should be O: and P:

Go to S: or T: for the optical drives.

Strange.

P.S. The 1st partition on the 2nd drive is primary, correct ? ?Yes, the letter assignments match up, in Disk Management, PartitionMagic, and Diskeeper.

I set my CDROM to "Drive Z" long ago when I partitioned the first hard drive.

When I partitioned the second hard drive originally, I made the first partition a primary and the remainder of the disk an extended partition with one logical drive. That's when I found that Windows wouldn't display the second partition (except in Disk Management, where it appears to be perfectly OK). Then I deleted the primary and made the ENTIRE disk an extended partition with two logical drives, and that's where I am now.

I've attached a screenshots of Explorer and the Disk Managemant.

[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by admin]I believe it needs at least one to have an extended partition to see more than one on a physical drive...so N: needs to be a primary with O: as an extended logical drive.
Without a Primary Windows will not use an extended partition.
Right now the shaded area tells me that O; is there but unallocated and i think N: needs to be primary in order to allocate O:

As far as the optical drives they can be designated with a drive letter that shouldn't change if you use Drive Management to do it.

P.S. Drive O (C: ) has a primary partition with 10 extended partitions...not 11 as you stated.

P.S.S. When you reset the N: partition as Primary you will need to re-create O: as the extended partition with the remaining drive space as well...perhaps this is where it went South the first attempt.I tried using a primary + extended/logical setup originally. The logical drive was not recognized (BUT was shown as "healthy, NTSF" by the Disk Manager). I believe the shaded area in my screenshot just shows which partiton I was looking at re:properties, etc. If it was unallocated the Disk Manager would show "unallocated" (as it did when I first began partitioning).

Nonetheless, I repeated the experiment: made the first partition into a primary "N:" followed by an extended partition with a logical drive "O:" Made no difference, drive "O:" does not show up in Windows Explorer or in any drop-down "File Open" dialog.

Then I made BOTH of them primary partitions. Same thing. . . I had hopes that would do it, but it didn't help at all.

As I've mentioned before, I CAN see the O: drive in PartitionMagic, Disk Manager, and my Diskeeper defragmenter and can read its properties, which appear normal. I have also used the command prompt and DOS commands to copy files to and from the O:drive with no problems.

So Windows DOES and DOESN't see the partition. I'm really puzzled!

RE: the number of partitions on the first drive. I knew someone would point out that I had counted wrong! I had counted the partitions on the fingers of my hands, starting with C: -- oops!


EDIT: I fired up tweakui to see if it could provide any help. Found a list under "Computer/Drives" where all my partitions were shown with a check next to them EXCEPT the O:\ drive. A simple mouse click and all was OK. Apparently the drive was "hidden." But I didn't do it, honest!

Thanks for your help!Glad you are sorted...
Just to clarify what i said...you cannot have an extended partition on a Physical drive that Windows will recognise/use without a Primary partition...

P.S. Noone ever does it...

Hi all,

My power SUPPLY went bad on me and after replacing it I got some problems.

First tried to boot up and I got a .dll error, I thought I would change the sequence and re load windows but when trying to boot the keyboard never becomes active, can' t hit del and get to the bios.

I am leaning TOWARD the thinking that it's the motherboard, any THOUGHTS?

Jerrythe power supply is hooked up correctly? have you double checked that everything is where it needs to be? have you checked to make sure you have SECURE connections?

what TYPE of keyboard do you have? USB or PS/2?Homer,

Pretty sure I'm hooked up good, it is a PS/2 keyboard.
I tried a usb keyboard just for the heck of it, didn't think that would work and it didn't.



More Info...

Hi - could USE some help with this

Dell XPS M140

1.73 Ghz 800mHz 2gig ram

Win xP Media edition 2002 Sp2 - fresh install (Dell version and it states Mdia Edition 2005 on the install DVD)
all updates fresh today - additional software Flash Player 9 - and Sun Java and .Net framework v3 Cine Player with updates (dell)

Dell drivers installed with the exception of some BS ones like Dell support and update stuff from dell and other softwware i didn't need

I had these and many other issues prior to this re-install - i fixed most but desided to re-insstall hoping it would fix these issues - but it didn't.

Problem) the mic for recording controls are greyed out and all the way down - i have no way to raise or control the volume so i can use the mic. SEEN Below:


Sigmatel HD Audio DRIVER Codec controls are also - well - just missing nevere there i guess. this is a Dell driver update too.




The other major issue i had prior to this install is i couldn't get the DVD to burn anything - not CD or DVD - i hven't check that yet - i wanted to fix this first

one thing at a time

if there is more info you need - let me know i'll post it

Well - any ideas as how to correct this issue?

tia
chase

Ps - i'm going to be using this comp for an Audio/2D Graphics/video work station, some flash and website dev - as much as it's capable of that is.

Proimary Software will be Reason 3 - Fruity Loops - the Gimp - at this point sao any tweaks you can offer after fixing these issues would help. I've done no tweaks at thiss point except run for Preformance checked off.

thanxThose controls can't be used on every system. There's no problem there.

I do SEE your problem though, see under Microphone slider in Recording Control? You need to check the box that says 'Select'

I LOST the CD to install my PRINTER. How can I DOWNLOAD or install this printer on my computer???You will need to PROVIDE us the brand name and
model number..

I was seeing horizontal lines and some things not showing on monitor. Then errors when booting up. I couldnt do anything unless in safe mode.

I installed a GeForce 6200 OC. The lines went away for a week, now they are coming back. Also, I didnt remove the OLD card, I disabled it. I cannot get the monitor to work when plugged into the new card, but it works plugged into the old card even THOUGH I disabled it in device manager. The computer is recognizing the new card and I have updated drivers. I also trouble shooted the monitor, it seems to be working properly.

Any suggestions as to why I am seeing lines again and why I cant plug the monitor into the new card?

Thanks,
Deb

Dell Dimension 9150
Windows XP
Pentium D CPC 2.66 GHz
1.00 GBwe need the specs on the old card. how is it that you are able to install a new card without REMOVING the other?I am very new to this so speak s l o w l y and no big words.

In my Device Manger it says...

Display and Adapters

Radeon X300 SE 128MB Hyper Memory
PC Slot 10 (PCI bus 1, device 0, function 0)

Radeon X300 SE 128MB Hyper Memory Secondary
PC Slot 10 (PCI bus 1, device 0, function 1)

Both have a Red X through them.

My new one says...

Ge Force 6200
Location PCI Slot 5
(PCI bus 5, device 4, function 0)
It says it is working properly

Does the Function 0 mean its not RIGHT??

I wasnt sure if I could take out the old one. I couldnt find Slot 10 inside the computer. So I wasnt sure where it was. Will the old one look like the new one? The big card with the printer plugged into it??

Dell P992 CRT monitor, with Sony Trinitron innards, has suddenly quit working. At system boot the screen remains dark with a blank, black screen and immediately begins making a constant rhythmic, clicking noise. The noise continues until monitor is turned off. The tower appears to be functioning OK. Just prior to this monitor malfunction, it made a loud popping noise, went blank, and hasn't worked since.

Monitor was purchased, along with a Dimension 4100, in 2000. The 4100 was retired in August 2007 and replaced by a XPS 410 with a NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE video card (VGA/DVI). The XPS 410 and the P992 worked together perfectly for 5 months.

A week or so ago the 320 GB hard drive in the XPS 410 bit the dust and was replaced on Dell's dime by an in-home tech on THURSDAY, Jan. 17. The monitor problem occurred the day after the HDD replacement and after several hours of transferring files and such. I can't be SURE, but being objective about it, it SEEMS that the two events are unrelated.

So, does anyone have any ideas as to what has happened and what the odds are for getting additional life out of the monitor ?

For those who have, or had, a Dell CRT monitor with the Sony Trinitron technology you know how great they are, in particular the P992. So salvaging it is desirable, assuming the cost is reasonable.

I just discovered this forum and am enthused about being a member.

Thank you in advance for your help, KBX
Try another monitor on the computer, or try this monitor on a different computer.Yeah I thought of that.
The problem with that approach for me is that I don't want to risk either my known good monitor or computer testing a possibly bad monitor or computer without having a better understanding of what the possibilities are. If I had a spare good monitor to use that way I certainly would. Hopefully, I may have access to one in a few days.
I've not had a monitor go bad this way before, so I'm in uncharted waters here.
In the meantime, I'm hoping someone here has experienced this situation before and will respond.
Thanks, KBXConstant clicking noise sounds like the system is trying without success to access the HD - I think you have two seperate problems here.The noise is not coming from the tower. It is coming from the monitor as stated previously. Hence, it is not the HDD making the noise.
Thanks, KBXJust a bump in the hope that someone who has had this problem will respond.
Thanks, KBXI've never heard about a clicking monitor before but I have to assume it's a problem with the monitor. That being said you could try connecting it to another computer just to be certain.
If it's a monitor problem you will NEED to have it serviced. Since it's a CRT screen you might be able to find a local TV repairman who will take a look at it. If it's something simple he might be able to fix it cheaper than Dell.Sounds like you had a internal transistor burn out. A repairman,or
trying another monitor seems to be the only way to know.

I was trying to copy a file from CD to my hard disk. The reading STOPS in the middle with Cyclic Redundancy Error. This is the first CD of containing first part of a folder spitted into two using 7z.

Is there a way to GET this read from the CD, so that I can join data from both the CDs?Run this program to check the CD.----->HereAnd be sure to wipe the disc clean of any DUST or smudges.Quote from: Deerpark on January 22, 2008, 05:01:37 AM

And be sure to wipe the disc clean of any dust or smudges.

Hello,,
My problem is regarding the hardware i brought.
My mother Board is VIA VT8235 and i bought a PC 133 SDRam 256 and Video Card FX 5200 128.
and the problem now is EVEN i format my hard drive is so slow OPENING any file or any PROGRAM,,
Could you help me to detect what is the problem is,,,?

Tnx so MUCH..
yenQuote

even i format my hard drive is so slow opening any file or any program

A guy I know has a BROKEN SPACE BAR on his laptop. Is there a way to reassign a key or something so that it makes spaces? MAYBE Alt or something?There are keyboards out there for under $10.He doesn't really want to have to carry an extra keyboard around with him.Sorry, I didn't SEE laptop

I managed to get AHOLD of an old Wyse Winterm 8440XL, and I was wondering how (if) I can install a hard drive in it. According to a spec sheet, there was an optional 6GB hard drive, but the IDE CONNECTOR on the MOTHERBOARD is way smaller than a standard PATA connector. Anyone got any IDEAS?
Thanks!
-John

I have an xbox 360 that i have connected to my dell 2007wfp monitor. It has rca audio CONNECTORS and the 3.5mm converter. My XPS410 has the wl600 surround connected and the only line in is for playback(vhs,dvd players) or microphone. I tried of course this input with no result. Do I have to BUY a separate receiver and speakers? i recommend not routing your speakers for your Xbox through your comp. you will notice that your sound will lag. if you wish to use the same speakers for both your computer and Xbox, then i recommend using a reciever that lets you choose which source you would like to hear.Thanx Homer. I'm shopping for an affordable 7.1 or 5.1. I have lots of options it would seem. My pc has optical/digital audio out so that should make that simple enough. Perplexed by the challenge of connecting my Dell speakers to a receiver that has RCA plugs but I know there are Y cables and stuff for that. For now I am using Sony wireless headphones that are kinda staticy but it BEATS not hearing anything.hmmm, i may have a solution...

Z5500 5.1 speakers by Logitech. it has RCA in and digital coax and optical in. the front control panel lets you choose the source. so that means you could hook up your computer to it via the RCA jacks and you could hook up your Xbox to it via the digital coax or optical jack. this eliminates the need for a reciever. it also comes with a remote so you do not need to have the control panel in front of you at all times.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12847&vpn=970115-0403&manufacture=LogitechThanx again. That sounds IDEAL.....anybody wanna buy a sweet set of Dell surround sound 5.1 speakers with wireless intergrated rear speaker and subwoofer with separate volume control....ANYONE....Buehler?

Expansion Slots

PCI: 3 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slot
PCIe x8: 1 Slot

that means I can have another graphics card in right? I have one right now right now means i can put another one in? And how do I know if my Video card is SLI like how do i know that if i put the same two of the video cards that they will work together where can I check?

And also what else can I put in there with those slots in like that would make it better.

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsdt_420?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~tab=specstabAlso what is the thing CALLED that you use to put for duel monitors ? the plug in the back that you put in before you plug in the monitor. Quote from: Cowz on January 20, 2008, 11:54:27 PM

Expansion Slots

PCI: 3 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slot
PCIe x8: 1 Slot

that means I can have another graphics card in right?

And how do I know if my Video card is SLI like how do i know that if i put the same two of the video cards that they will work together where can I check?

And also what else can I put in there with those slots in like that would make it better.

Also what is the thing called that you use to put for duel monitors ? the plug in the back that you put in before you plug in the monitor.

And also what else can I put in there with those slots in like that would make it better.

just take note Cowz that there are motherboards that have 2 PCI-E X16 slots, but are still not SLI compatible.

It first started when I noticed (no matter what settings I put it on) every game was choppy. So I looked in the device manager and I noticed there was a yellow exclamation MARK over one of the SCSI and RAID controllers. I tried to uninstall and reinstall it but when I did it just DISAPPEARED. I tried downloading virtually every driver update for my motherboard and nothing seems to help. I left the driver CD for the motherboard at my dorm and I am having TROUBLE finding a download for the CD itself somewhere online. If anyone could help me find the PROBLEM (if that controller is not the issue) or find a download for the CD that WOULD be great.

My specs are
Abit KN8-SLI motherboard
7950 GT NVIDIA video card
1.5GB RAM
450W power supply
Windows XP

It would be greatly appreciated if you could help me out. Thank you.Is this your board?
Abit's website

If so, the drivers for it can be found here.RAID controller? are your harddrives set up in a RAID array?

Hello all,
i recently changed a cmos SETTING on a computer that was freezing up, now it will not light the monitor. TRIED different video cards and memory, nothing worked, also tested power supply, nada!!
any suggestions???Do you recall what setting(s) you changed?

Try unplugging the computer and removing the CMOS battery for about 10 minutes. This should clear any changed settings and return everything to default.

Thanks, I'll try that. I did take the battery out for about a minute but it DIDNT help.
thanks again.Was the power unplugged from the wall when you did so ? ?
Try that leaving the battery out for 5 or 10 minutes and also HITTING the computer on/off switch a few times to dissipate stored energy.

HI ..I RECENTLY HAD TO DO A RECOVERY ON MY PACKARD BELL..DESKTOP
WHEN I CAME TO INSTALL MY ALL IN ONE. THE DISC INSTALLED EVERYTHING BUT THE PRINTER, WHICH IS AN; MFC-620CN
HOPING YOU GUYS CAN HELP O.S. WINDOWS XP
MEDIA CENTERThe CD should have a folder (at least most do) labeled 'drivers'. Go to Printers and Faxes and do an MANUAL install and drill down to that folder on the cd.

ALAN <><

BTW - with the CAPS LOCK on it MAKES like you're shouting at us. We know you're not but just a tip from us at CH

Alan <><

I am in a bit of a pickle.. any help or suggestions would be very useful.

My Computer Specs:

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Motherboard Model: VT8237R
CPU: 2.8ghz
Ram: 512mb DDR 333mhz (PC2700)
Hardrive: 40gb
O/S: Windows XP Pro /w SP 2
Power Supply: 420w
**/

I got this computer off of someone not too LONG ago and it has been working pretty well. Here is what happened though; I went through bios and disabled the onboard video... as soon as that happened, the MONITOR shut off.

Every TIME I turn the PC on, the monitor stays off and the light is orange, in standby.

When I boot up, there is nothing but BLACK, which means I cant seem to navigate through my bios screen.

I tested out all my monitors (from my backup PC's), they didnt work. (They work on the backup PC's). I put in a video card which was working on one of those PC's into this one, however it still did not do the trick (and yes, I put the monitor cord into the video cards monitor jack, not the onboard one).

There was no motherboard manual when I obtained this computer. Not quite sure how to reset the Cmos/Bios setting with this motherboard. Couldnt find much info on it.

Nothing else was changed except that bios setting, yet I still cannot figure out what else to do. I even tried to blindly press F7 while booting into bios (with no monitor on) in hopes to restore defaults then save. No luck. Anyone have any ideas? All the pieces I tried (that didnt work), work perfectly fine in my backups.what you did is kill you monitor connection before ever installing a new or any video card. You should never have went into the bios prior to installing a vid card and disabling your onboard . Hold off a bit till someone with more experience than I, can walk you through fixing this. I can't. Do a google search and see if you can find some remedies or wait a bit till someone else sees this post. All is not lost, it can be fixed*

OH Yeah* Welcome to computer "you" have Hope !! Remove the CMOS battery with all power disconnected for 10 minutes...this should reset the BIOS back to default settings...Yes, remove the main power cord that is supplying your PC with electricity, for about 10 minutes like Patio said.Quote from: patio on July 07, 2007, 09:03:11 AM

Remove the CMOS battery with all power disconnected for 10 minutes...this should reset the BIOS back to default settings...

I just had the HARD drive replaced on my G4 (tower).
When I got it home, things won't open!!!
Am I expected re reload applications after replacing a HD?
The ICONS are still on the dock. When I click on them, they bounce, DISPLAY the little black arrow, then settle down and the black arrow disappears.

Example:
My scanner (Epson Perfection 1650)
Illustrator
Photo Shop

Do I take it back to the shop?

Help!
Magmac is MADWas the operating system reinstalled/ did they reinstall your applications as well? If not I'd take it back and ask ..."how's come?" After all, you paid them to do the job, right?

Alan <><

Hey guys I'm PLANNING on buying an Alienware Aurora™ m9700 laptop ( http://www.alienware.com/Configurator_Pages/aurora_m9700.aspx?SysCode=PC-LT-AURORA-M-9700&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT ) SOON and I posted on some other websites and a lot of people say bad things about Alienware. So my question is..

If buy this computer am I being ripped off?Well, I personally wouldn't pay $1600 for those specs. About two years ago, I paid $1500 for an HP laptop with slightly better specs than this. Now, that same laptop goes for maybe $800-900. With Alienware, you pay more for the look, name, and reputation. I wouldn't necessarily say you're getting ripped off, but you could pay a bit less for a similar computer with a different brand name.I agree with CBMatt on this one. Basically, you're buying the brand AlienWare, which is expensive on itself. You are able to buy a different brand with the same specs, or even higher. Thats true, but I can never FIND a place cheaper. Can one of you show me where?eBay is always worth a shot. Hewlett Packard tends to make reliable, inexpensive computers (in my opinion). Home Shopping Network is another good place to look. My sister got a pretty decent laptop (with specs similar to the above Alienware) bundled with a bunch of software for about $1000. They've actually surprised me a few times with some of their deals. There are other good PLACES out there, but these are usually the first three places I look.

WINDOWS 98 IS OP SYST. I HAVE NOTHING ON MY DESKTOP AND I TRY TO CRATE SHORT CUT ON PROGRAMS TO GO ON THERE BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. I CANT EVEN RIGHT CLICK TO SEE PROPERTIES CAUSE NOTHING SHOWS UP. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED
MARYBETHok i got my icons back on desktop but it puts all the programs i had unistalled on there also, but the programs no LONGER exist. Ive tried to delete the icons but they go nowhere. any suggestions.
thank u

I manage 12 workstation but the problem is the 1 computer has no internet connection but its belong to a network, it can share his file but has a slow internet connection? we have a firewall on our network, i think thats the problem?
could you help me to fixed that problem,, thanks a lot..
ayen There seem to be some conflicting information here. First you say the computer hasn't got access to the internet but in the same sentence you say the connection is slow... so does it have internet access or not?
You will also need to provide more information about the computer. Read Here.do you mean 1 computer in network is SO SLOW that it's PRACTICALLY the same as not having internet connection at all?!!!yha,, i just FORMATT it then i got a internet connection but it has a slower connection than other now.
I think its because of the connection before.,,Try TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.phpREPLACE the Ethernet CABLE...i already replace it,, my LAN connection,, and also the Lan Card,, But its STILL has a slower internet connection..,,

tnx

Haha,

When I turn off my headset and if I occasionally want to listen to my normal sound boxes, I hear voices in my sound boxes, just like a radio.

Usually when this happens, I am playing music. So, sometimes I hear these various voices SPEAKING INSIDE my audio boxes. They play music, advertise, basically everything what a radio does.

Sometimes they speak in German, sometimes in Chinese. It's just funny. This happens rarely, though.You may have your speakers too close to the monitor.

I am watching this post because,I have never had this
problem. I want to see the solution.

So, Trinox good to see you have became an active member
friend.

Robertsometimes powered speakers can pick up local radio stations through the wires. There is a new speaking virus going AROUND though.It's true that there are audio infections, but I get the impression that this only happens with the speakers. If that's the case, then I'd say the radio interference is a more likely suspect. What kind of speakers do you have? Where are they LOCATED? Have you tried moving them around a bit?They're stashed right next to my monitor, it's a Logitech one. I haven't tried to move it around SINCE I only use my headset and I don't have any problems with it.Quote from: CBMatt on July 07, 2007, 08:45:35 PM

Then I'd say the radio interference is a more likely suspect.

They play music, advertise, basically everything what a radio does.

I must be very careful changing settings on computer. Children are homeschooled and this is their only computer to use for sos classes. However, I recently installed their mp3 players and windows media player 11 on my Microsoft windows version 5.1 XP computer with service pack 2 and now the dvd slot will not recognize any dvd movie. Media 11 doesn't acknowledge a dvd and powerdvd player just says "No disc in drive" this is driving me insane! Please help?Can this drive read DVD disks with data like DVD Games etc? This will tell us if the drive itself has an issue.

Ive seen combo CD/DVD drives act up before trying to play DVD Movies, but Windows will think it is a PLAIN old CD Rom and not a combo drive. In My Computer you should be ABLE to look at the drives and confirm that it is showing up as a DVD Drive.

Please post back with your results and we will go from there...

DaveSee, if VLC Player will work: http://www.videolan.org/well, downloaded your suggestion said"Unable to open dvd": any other suggestions I'm all eyes. Ha ha.You may WANT to try your DVD player in another computer.I've tried 16 dvd's all work on tv and nana's computer just not mine in fact when I dug into this LITTLE irk.. my comp said I need to associate the dvd with in my folder options because they are not in sync or something. Doesn't seem right for one thing the dvd disc is not a folder don't wont it in a folder just want the darn thing to play a movie like it did 2 months ago. Oh yeah, I refreashed this contraption all the way back to it's birth in BABY steps trying movies each step of the way and the movie media(all three roxy, quick, media 11) still have dvd options greyed out, and yes I've tried to restart and run on start up game too. Nothing. I am so out of my league here.Quote

my comp said I need to associate the dvd with in my folder options because they are not in sync or something

Hello All,

I have a frustrating problem with a slave drive on an older PII. The machine CAME with a FUJITSU 3GB drive, and I need to upgrade it. I've tried installing a 60GB Seagate (jumpered for 32GB), but when I try to use it on the main bus (master or slave), the machine boots up as far as the EnergyStar/hardware ID screen, then just sits there. I've tried different jumper settings, BIOS settings, etc., but no luck. The drive does work as an external USB, so I know it's good. Just not on the main bus. I want to set it up as a new main drive if possible.


The system:
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 (build 2600)
400 megahertz AMD K6 3D
64 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte SECONDARY memory cache
Board: Biostar Group M5SAA 1.x
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. 4.51 PG 10/07/99
124 Megabytes Installed MemoryYou've to upgrade to Service Pack 2, though.Yeah, that's the main reason I need to PUT Windows on the bigger drive - not enough room right now for SP2, even with nothing else on the drive.

Hey I own a PC USB Internet Video Camera WC10 from Logitech Electronics Inc. and TeleMax Communications. I have noticed that I'm not getting the video quality I was hoping for. ALTHOUGH I wasn't hoping for anything stunning I was hoping for smoother video when I'm using it on Windows Live Messenger. So what I wanted to know is if theres anyone who would be able to help me achieve a smoother video conference over MSN. Thanks. In most cases, Internet connection is the MAIN cause of "Webcam lag". After all, all a webcam does is send PICTURES to the one you're having a conversation with.

To do that, the webcam needs to upload the pictures onto your chat-friend. The only solution, that I think is the problem, is to upgrade your Internet connection.Hmm...Well sometimes its quite smooth when I'm talking to certain people, so would it reflect more on the person I'm having a conference with more than how fast my connection is. I do have high speed internet so it shouldn't be as CHOPPY as it is. If it is to do with my connection then besides spending a lot of money upgrading what else do you suggest I can do to speed it up?I ALSO have an issue with a video conference with a specific person on MSN where as soon as I connect with them with my webcam it will freeze. MSN doesn't freeze just the video conference then shortly after the video conference window will close saying that it was ended. This also only happens when I send webcam not when I receive it, so I am able to view theres just fine, but mine freezes. Could someone provide any assistance with this please. Thanks.

I am having issues with my optical drives getting part of the way through the burning process and then rebooting the computer. I haven't been able to decipher the problem and I'm wondering if maybe the IDE port is bad. Can I connect the cd/dvd to the MAIN IDE since my hard drives are on SATA? And does anyone have any other suggestions as to what the problem might be? I'm running WinXP home SP2, all updates, Athlon 64/3200, 1GB ddr, and trying to use Nero. This is the 3rd brand new dvd-rw I have installed with brand new cables. Jumpers are set correctly. I need assistance, please! You should have no issues with the burner on IDE 1.
The only time you don't want to do this is when an IDE HDD is installed.

Try it with only the one burner installed...leave the others disconnected for now.

I would also try another brand of blank media as well.Okay, I disconnected the other drive and now it burns fine. However, I want both drives available. Is there something I need to do to make that work? Would it make a difference if I put one on the main IDE and one on the second IDE? Then they could both be configured as master, correct? Would they play nice then?YES . This would be the most workable solution now that we've determined it's not an issue with the burner...

How old and what wattage is that PSU in that machine ? ?The PSU is a 450 watt and is about a year and a half old. It's got PLENTY of power, I think, and doesn't seem to be AFFECTING anything else on here.

You keep saying terabyte drives, i plan on it but i WILL fill them up Quick!!!

HI, Ive come to the forum begging for help! like many others before me i expect

i use a samsung 913n monitor and it started displaying the message
"not optimum mode, recomended mode, 1280 x 1024 60 hz" occasionally, against a blackground. this was the resolution i have always used! the problem could be solved by turning the comp off at the wall for awhile and rebooting (usually).
In an attempt to SOLVE this i have installed the latest drivers for my graphics card (nvidia GF7800 GT), monitor and directx 9C(OS XPpro). this reset all my setting to default and now i CANT get resolutions of over 800 x 600 without this of just a black screen being displayed!
please will somebody help me!
really really really dont wnat to have to format my drive.
Ok i have a samsung HD 21 inch , and the same grahpics card as you small world


my current settings are: 1440 by 900
screen refresh rate 75 HERTZ
32 bit



change your settings to them and see if that makes a diffrence im shooting a loading gone at a needle here , ive never had any issues , im just saying what i have to see it it will improve your screen as like i said have had no issues.
strangely that helped a bit! increased to 1600 x 1200 and it disnt go black! still had the same warning masseage tho, also, unplugging the power to the monitor seems to help as it reverts back to 800 x 600 when i plug it back itQuote from: silent badger on July 08, 2007, 12:56:38 PM

strangely that helped a bit! increased to 1600 x 1200 and it disnt go black! still had the same warning masseage tho, also, unplugging the power to the monitor seems to help as it reverts back to 800 x 600 when i plug it back it

hi
i have toshiba satellite A50
last week i broke the power BOARD
i soldered a new one
but my laptop doesnt power at all
there are only two lights in the front
please can anybody HELP me to know what problem i got
do the soldering affect the motherboard
thanks a LOTIF the laptop isn't booting after homemade repair the most likely cause would be that whatever you did to repair it isn't working. But at this point we don't really know what you broke. What do you mean by "power board"? Did you break part of the motherboard? How did you repair it?hi
thanks for the quick reply
the power board is not ATTACHED to the mother board it is the piece where we insert the power supply
+ and -
my question is :do the heat of the soldering affect the mother board (bios)
thanks againQuote

my question is :do the heat of the soldering affect the mother board (bios)
thanks again

I just bought a motherboard off Ebay for my Toshiba A65 LAPTOP. When I got to the point where I was going to install the video card fan, I noticed a copper plate over the video card attached with 2 plastic fasteners.

On the motherboard from my previous laptop, it didn't have this copper plate, just the fan over the video card.

I'm not sure what this copper plate is, and with it attached to the motherboard I can't install the video card fan. Is there a way to remove it, or is it an ALTERNATIVE to a cooling fan?

Thanks for your help, I want to install this motherboard correctly.

Here's a picture of it:



MattYou can CLICK on any picture in this full guide
to enlarge it.
It looks like you have a new board and that
copper plate comes off to install the fan. I
did not find a picture of a new board.

If you have Product numbers on the board
research and make sure it is the same.



Assemble/Disassemble


Before you make a move go to the below site and click on the
picture to enlarge.

Your new motherboard may use the copper plate to dissipate
heat from the integrated video if it is under the copper plate.

---->LookHereIf it's something to dissipate the heat from the integrated video, then do I need a fan? If I need a fan, where do I attach it?

The picture of the motherboard in the ebay listing is the EXACT motherboard that I just bought.

By the way, the integrated video card is directly under the copper plate.

Thanks again for your help!From downloading the manual and looking at the pictures the motherboard is slightly different and don't use a graphics fan but, it fits.

Best to you friend. We enjoy new members.Hope you visit often.

Robert

I also, answered your PM.

subwoofer not properly functioning 6.1...and?THANKS for letting us know that 357aries.plug it in then.Woof...Meow?

357aries, you NEED to GIVE full systems specs and FULLY explain what the PROBLEM is, otherwise there's no way anyone can help.

Hi

I have an AMD ethlon xp 1800+ (~1.54ghz)
Can some ONE tell me how do i over CLOCK the thing. What steps should i take?

Thankshttp://www.overclockers.com/

From my experience here at the forum, there are very few of us that oc.
The more EXPERIENCED forum members here who know how to do it, for the most part don't.*

Good LUCK ~

My DVD drive could read CDs before but RECENTLY it stopped working. it still reads DVDs but it cant read CDs. It acts as if the CDs dont exist . I have tried RUNNING virus scans and defragging the computer but nothing seems to work. I run windows XP.Some DVD/CD UNITS use more than one laser to read different formats...sounds like a laser is burned out.
To confirm this move the unit into another working machine and test it with different media.

Ok i recently posted about bad lag on battlefield 2142 on computer software......ive just downloaded a ATI tool that allows me to overclock my geforce 7800 , i was wondering what would be a safe bar to put it up to , for 100% saftey but so it also increses my speed during gameplay...i need to know what i Can increase or what i decrease..... thanks for reading

you just got this thing NEW & up and running and now you want potentially CRISP your gpu?

Why tempt fate ?

http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=931&pnum=0LMAo I aint going to , ive dont some reading . , *censored* ive just opened up my computer to MAKE sure it was plugged in right , but if im not mistaken theres to wires on this 7800 one for the power supply which is plugged in and another small white adpater that has 4 holes inside it for something to connect to it .... ive been reading the manual and its saying something needs to go into it , but it DOESNT say what .


quote geforce 7800 guide:we suggest you connect both of the 2 power power cables on the grahpics card to
the power supply , to achieve optimal grahpics performance.

Ive found some pictures of my one..... theres 2 power cables missing , but my card itself is working fine , but is it possbile that this could be the reason of my lag not enough power feeding through into it


http://www.ocworkbench.com/2005/gigabyte/gv-nx78T256v-b/g1.htm


2 while cables missing from box when i purchased it......heres a little bit of extra art work ......... as you can see the white wire i have circled is what im talking about there is another one right next to it that isnt plugged in?


I have a 7600gt bfg in my emachine which I always use now on the internet. I honestly don't know a thing about the 7800 except it kicks azz *

Back again. It's just ONE problem after the other...

I recently formatted a brand new 80 gig hard drive and installed Windows XP Pro SP2 on it. This one is my main hard drive, and my secondary is a 200 gig. It's about two years old, and was brand new when I bought it. I would give you the specific details on it, but therein lies my problem. My computer boots FINE, and I can easily view and access files on my C drive, but I can very rarely access my D drive unless I restart several TIMES and check Explorer to see if it even shows up.

I thought maybe it was just a loose cord or something on the inside, but I've made sure everything was tightly where it should be, and it still does this. It is a problem for me because all of my music and videos and games and whatnot are stored there, and I have no access to them.

I am out of options at this point because I'm even less educated on computer hardware than I am software. I hope the answer I get isn't that my 200 gig is failing, because I just got to GO through that issue with a six-year-old hard drive (which is why I got this new one).

If any info is REQUIRED about the screwy HD to troubleshoot, let me know and I'll reboot my computer until it shows itself :|2 things you can do:

Replace the IDE ribbon cable...they do go bad.
DLoad and run the diagmostics from the drive manuf. website to make sure that drive is not failing.

The age of a drive is no indication of how healthy it is...

i just got some NEW pc speakers and have set them up.
I have a problem.
The speaker with the power button and volume control is louder than the other speaker.
I have gone to control panel>sound and audio>speaker volume and have made sure that both the individual speakers volume is at the correct level which it is.

i can work around it by adjusting the right speaker volume less so it matches the already low left speaker but i feel this is sacrificing the speaker potential.

i have also noticed that when i turn the volume up quite high on the speakers then the left speaker suddenly GETS louder and begins to match the right however as soon as i turn the volume to a normal level the left goes quieter again.

i have tried the speakers on my phone and they play fine.

can anybody help?
thanks.


Do you have the audio cable plugged in all the way into the audio port on your computer? Plugged into the correct port? The audio out port is USUALLY green.
My first thought was actually that you have a bad set of speakers. If you have everything hooked up properly, you might have defective speakers. In that case, you should take them back and exchange them.yesterday. Have you gone into your volume controlls to ensure that your "balance" is set to provide equal volume to both sides? truenorthThe audio cable is plugged all the way in. i don't think the speakers are bad because they worked fine on another device

Truenorth: yes i have checked that the balance is level.Are there volume controls on one of the speakers ?
Did your sound work before this ?
Is this onboard sound or an addon card ?
If so how old is the card ?Yes there are volume controls on one of the speakers.
yes my sound worked before this.
Im not sure if i do have an addon or onboard sound card how do i check?
device manager?

if i do have one its probably about 5 years old.

thanks.
yesterday, If it is "on-board" it will be integrated to the motherboard and will appear usually (on the rear of the computer tower in close proximity to other "on board" devices IE: the mouse and keyboard ports etc. However if it is an "add on" it will be in another SLOT lower down in the computer as a PCI or AGP card (again visible on the rear of the tower). If you feel up to it(it is not difficult) after unplugging the computer and REMOVING the side of the tower that will give you visual access to it's content.(also be sure to discharge any static from yourself and the tower if you might touch any of the interior components). You will be able to see clearly what i have outlined above.good luck,truenorth

Hi everyone
I hope everybody here is well.
If I may ask for a solution to a DVD problem, I have an Optorite WR DD1205 and it plays fine, but when I want to copy a DVD - it seems to go through all the motions, even says it copyed, but when I try to play the disc that was copied to - it won't play, my computer shows there is info on the disc, I am stumped.
If you can offer any help I would be greatful.
Thank you
BillThis sounds like you are not finalising the burn project...check in the burning program itself and make sure "multi-session" option is turned off...

BTW which program are you using to burn ? ?

Also you could DLoad and install IsoBuster which will read disks that haven't been finalised.

Hope this Helps.Hi
And thank you for responding so quickly.
Well, the programs I've been using always say it's finalizing the disc, and what I've been using for programs - are Nero ( which came with the DVD WR, and the other one I use from TIME to time is Cosmi DVD ripper Plus.
Normally I have done fine with them both, but for more then a month or so they will read ok, play DVD's, but not burn.
I've even gone as far as reinstalling everything, including windows XP, THINKING MAYBE my programs became comprimized.I don't BELIEVE DVD's can simply be copied...look into a program called DVDShrink...

Hey, I'm going to be buying a computer and I don't like the PSU. I was wondering what kinda store will upgrade it. Do I check into like a computer store or something and whats the average price range for changing a psu?List exactly what puter your GETTING and the included "hardware" that comes with it and any you might be adding to the computer... let us see what you will be powering up ?

-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
-3Gb Ram
-NVIDIA 7350LE
-640GB HD
-Vista Home Premium.
I'm pretty sure there is a 350W PSU already in.
I want to put in a 500W or higher one. So i can put in a 8800 NVIDIA card. I'm probably also going to put in another 1Gb of RAM. And upgrading my sound card. Thanks.OK, here is a link to a bunch of 500-600 watt psu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010320058+1131414178&name=501+-+600W

Your gonna have a freakin smokin box, NICE ~ ~ ~

If you get real comfortable later down the road and keep coming here and learning, you could do much with that sweet hardware....just consider...maybe more POWER would not be bad... 650-750

It is very easy to change a power supply yourself, we can help you...do not pay anyone to do it.... be BRAVE....

get an idea here whats available, if you cannot purchase from them...we can find you a good online retailer up there in Canada,,,, do not,,,,, Buy one from a store , you will pay WAY more!

** update** is a 640 HD < is that like 2# 320 gig seagates ?? lol Do yourself a big favor and DON"T get the $30.00 ones...Ok, thanks guys. And yes it has to HDs. I'm going to look around for a
500-750W PSU and I will get back to you guys later. Quote from: patio on July 08, 2007, 09:01:31 AM

Do yourself a big favor and DON"T get the $30.00 ones...

Hiya,
Im new to this forum so please be patient if Im not 100% computer literate!

I thought I knew a little bit about computers until I have come across this and im stuck!!

I have bought a new digital camera with a SD/HC 4gb lexar card.
I have ALSO bought a new digital picture frame as a pressi for my parents for xmas.

Im having trouble getting the New sd/hc card to read in my laptop and my other pc they both have special little holes I can place them in .

The laptop just does not recognise it at all,
the pc has an error messege"I/O Device error"
I have even tried it in our Wii and it says "unusable"
In the digital frame it states "Bad Card"
Whats confusing me is that this card works in the Camera !!!!!

My laptop usually reads most cards including xd
I have had to UPLOAD the pics via a usb cable direct from the camera but this doesnt help me display them on the digital frame for my parents.

I also have ANOTHER added problem the SD 512mb CARD that came with the frame a display message appears on my laptop "card not formatted" and I can only use this one in the pc not the laptop!!! Im sick of running between the two .

Why do some cards work and other cards wont?
Also if I wanted to print the pics and take them to ASda or somewhere similar would this SD/HC 4GB CARD READ IN ONE OF THEIR PRINTING MACHINES?

Please help im going barmy with this one !!!!!


regarding your SDHC 4gb...

Quote

Products designed exclusively to support previous SD SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 and 1.1 will not be able to utilize SDHC cards.

a display message appears on my laptop "card not formatted"

I just moved from one APARTMENT to another. My system was working fine before. When I hooked up the system in my new apartment, my monitor woudl not turn on, but instead would "blink" with a very quick BLUE screen, then immediately go black again. IT would do this every 10-15 seconds until the power was shut off.

I have re booted, and unplugged and replugged the monitor.

Any suggestions for me would be appreciated.

You may need to check the monitor's connections...

Also you may need to see if the video card CAME loose during the move.

Make SURE the computer is off when you make these checks...and if you're going inside the computer...protect it from ESD (Electrostatic discharge by keeping yourself grounded. Static electricity can fry a motherboard...so be careful.

just like finman31 i'm missing hard disk SPACE.. i installed 120g hard drive up and running no PROBLEM last night. booted up this morning it's now TELLING me it's only 23.1g. where,s the rest GONE???With this much info provided anything at this point would be GUESSWORK at best...thanks patio
what sort of info is required???

WOW, holy crap that case looks nice. And nice graphics card too! I always wanted a computer case that lights up haha. I'm stuck with a DELL Dimension 4600 that's all OPAQUE black. The only thing that lights up is the power button haha.well, you will need to make an appointment with a therapist now. It is confirmed and you are "hooked" welcome to the never satisfied CLUB!!

Feels Good don't it!!! All I can say is............... WOW!!!!!!!!!! Nice case man!!! How much is that in US dollars??? Looks great! I'm jealous now! it's good to see the U.S school system is so strong !!



67.6691 US Dollars (USD) is equal to 49.99 Euro (EUR)

(there is a conversion app @ ask.com * )
ALL I CAN SAY IS I AM SO *censored* PROUD OF MYSELF!! HAHA

AND THE CASE IS SO GOOD , THE USB HUBS ARE ON THE SIDE rather than on the front .....

It lights up all round Quote from: honvetops on June 29, 2007, 11:26:13 AM

(there is a conversion app @ ask.com * )

Wow, not too shabby. A couple of those look a little expensive, but overall, £497 is a pretty good deal for that setup. I'm surprised you didn't get 2 GB of RAM, though. But I'm not sure about your motherboard's compatibility.

Hey everyone i have a spare system cooling fan im giveing away theres no cost at all i cnt get a REFUND or store credit so if anyone needs it and i mean needs it let me KNOW and i will be more than happy to send it to you as long as your in the united kingdom lmao because i will post it to you , may as well get put to good use.

This isnt spam lmao i really am giveing it away haha .........

here: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=45436&doy=8m7


who ever needs it i will send you a link to my pirvate email address and you can send me your address through there ......
Topic moved to Hardware by request.

If I lived in the UK, I'd definitely take you up on this offer, Tony. Heh.You might try a community exchange service, like www.craigslist.com if you have one for the UK

I would say eBay, but thats not free

Lots of communities have geographical location based forumsEven so i would rather give it to someone on here , i respect people off here a ton more than some random stranger , i would rather give it to a member from here than make money from it ,hows that lmao..........

well people on here are lot less of strangers due to the general chit-chat i have we you all , if you catch my drift....Well, nevertheless, be safe I would take it, but I live in Belgium. Quote from: Trinox on July 08, 2007, 04:42:39 AM

I would take it, but I live in Belgium.

Everest lists the above two slots on my MB. What's the difference between the two?
Bus SPEED? What can I use PCIEX1_1 for?their bus speed as you said. they are also physically different. X1 having 14 pins and X16 having 164.

Quote

What can I use PCIEX1_1 for?

I saw tuner cards designed for PCI-E X1, but I think, that I've read somewhere, if you have both PCI-E X1, and PCIEX16 busy, PCIEX16 speed cuts down to 8 (it may be for SOME MB, though).

I have a custom PC thats about 6 years old. I recently installed Windows XP Pro on it, and i've read on forums about issues with the wireless Card i have. The wireless card is a Microsoft (BROADCOM) MN-730. My question is I'm using a VERY old laptop to get information, but the laptop wont reconize a USB flash drive, it has no burner, i dont have a Floppy drive (or any other reasonable way to get the drivers from this laptop to my main PC. Any one have an suggestions as to how i can get these drivers ONTO my main PC so that maybe this century i can FINISH fixing this thing? I'm a tad burnt out with it and cant think on how to do this anymore! I will scream if one more person tells me to email the .exe file to myself :-)
Thanks all, hopefully this ISNT as stupid of an issue as i think it is...if it is feel free to laugh at me!From what I UNDERSTAND about your post is that you are trying to get a file from your laptop that has no floppy, cd burner, and USB flash drive doesn't work to copy over to your desktop pc?

Goto a relative or friends house and download the driver off the internet. Then put it on the flash drive or cd-r or whatever type of media you choose and copy it into your desktop. I just did a quick google search and this is the driver that I came up with.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/38627
Thats where i DL'd the driver from. I have a friend mailing me a CD with it, but i'm just impatient and wanted it fixed 2 days ago hehe. I will wait for the CD or see about getting a friend here with the driver!
Thanks a Ton!

I was just wondering how much my computer is worth now i have upgraded it all , EVERYTHING you need to make a judgement is in my sig ... but a few more things


5.1 speakers and philips sub woofer
microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse as standard


Note dont include my HD screen thanks


If you need more information just ask...I'd SAY around £500-£600.
Although it depends on the buyer really.So i want to look for someone with no BRAIN at all cheers calum.........


OK people £700 to anyone here with half a brain lmao