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<title>Sorry Daft Question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ what is the best or is there any benefit form using PCI E r PCI Network Adapter... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Sorry-Daft-Question-21956-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:52:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>T40 Laptop with hard drive issues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a T40 IBM laptop that was running Windows xp service pack 3. I believe it picked up a trojan, Mcfree didn't detect it (not really surprised at that) but I think it hosed my hard drive. When I power it up, goes to windows login screen, (which ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/T40-Laptop-with-hard-drive-issues-21952-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:59:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>RAM question &#45; 4gb not bought as a kit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm running Windows 7 64 bit on my new semi-homebuilt PC.  I replaced the RAM that came with my bundle, 1 GB generic stick, with 2GB of Buffalo Select, 800mhz, and then bought another about ten days later. I didn't know that it's desirable to buy as...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/RAM-question-4gb-not-bought-as-a-kit-21934-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:32:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Icon of a hard drive  in My Computer F&#58;&#92;  went suddenly  red...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have this Storage Device; SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300, 3.5, 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache) which seems to me  is fine but suddenly it's icon went red instead  usual green. I wonder what's significance of it? Usually red is not a good news, am I right...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Icon-of-a-hard-drive-in-My-Computer-F-went-suddenly-red-21926-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>ide&#45;sata adapter for sata hard drive query</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I just recently bought a WD Caviar Blue 320gig Sata2 hard drive. I've looked at some options on hooking up this drive to a win 98se  machine based on the IDE hard drive interface.  It has an existing 20gig       hard drive, Fireball ATA-133 I think ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/ide-sata-adapter-for-sata-hard-drive-query-21920-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>xp, bios question</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:51:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Solar Charger for iPhone and iPod Touch &#45; Novothink</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Solar Charger for iPhone and iPod Touch - Novothink http://www.techespot.com/2010/02/solar-charger-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch.htmlThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Solar-Charger-for-iPhone-and-iPod-Touch-Novothink-21916-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A good build&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ------------------------------------- I am planning to build myself a new system. Do these look like good choices? Does anybody know of any conflicts here? I thought someone here would have a good suggestion for thermal paste. Other than that is the...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/A-good-build-21910-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:15:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A good build&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ------------------------------------- I am planning to build myself a new system. Do these look like good choices? Does anybody know of any conflicts here? I thought someone here would have a good suggestion for thermal paste. Other than that is the...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/A-good-build-21909-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:14:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Can Someone please help me with my Computer stuff&#63; 45893</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I use the computer and the Net on a regular basis but I don't know a whole lot about it all, especially when it gets technical.  I have an Acer Aspire AM5100-U5300A.  I would like to speed this computer up, I would like a very good grasphics card wi...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Can-Someone-please-help-me-with-my-Computer-stuff-45893-21901-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:09:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Removing hard disk Compaq D51U slimline desktop</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi, I have reclaimed a Compaq D51U (slimline) desktop machine. The spec is modest (1GHz, 256Mb) but it will be fine for its intended use, a home file server / backup device. I have installed FreeNAS which seems to run fine on a 300Gb EIDE(?) drive I...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Removing-hard-disk-Compaq-D51U-slimline-desktop-21899-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:17:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>laptop, she no boot to desktop</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi, I was given a toshiba laptop because it doesn't work and the owner had lost the power brick.  My sister has a similar one and her ps works with it and I was able to see what's going on this morning using her's. What it does is, it posts, calls x...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/laptop-she-no-boot-to-desktop-21891-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:01:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>64 bit&#47; 32 bit&#63;  Windows 7 and new custom pc</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I ordered some components/ case and paid a small charge to have them assembled the other day, due here in a few days for me to then add a hard drive I've bought.  The processor is a 64 bit Amd Athlon x2, the motherboard an Asus M2N-68-AM SE.  Should...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/64-bit-32-bit-Windows-7-and-new-custom-pc-21886-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:17:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Antec Basiq BP550 Plus 550W PSU doesnt work with MSI K8...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The original 500W Basiq with only the small 80mm fan is or was made by Fortron-Source, while the other Basiqs are by Delta.  Both are very good manufacturers, so all I can think of is that the BP550+ has connectors that aren't making good enough con...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Re-Antec-Basiq-BP550-Plus-550W-PSU-doesn-t-work-with-MSI-K8-21691-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:19:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DVD drive appears in CMOS, but not available as boot device</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I installed windows 7 a few weeks ago. Now my DVD drive isn't on the list  of devices to boot from. The drive is detected in my BIOS, and works fine  once windows boots. Any help would be appreciated.... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/DVD-drive-appears-in-CMOS-but-not-available-as-boot-device-21684-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:39:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>My XP Machine is dying &#45; HELP</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My Dell is about 6 years old and suddenly started acting up.  I might think it was a virus or something if the fan hadn't noticeably started changing pitch and speed (was always fixed speed and quiet prior to the last few days).  With the HDD being ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/My-XP-Machine-is-dying-HELP-21677-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:48:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Broken motherboard or PSU&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ System is an Asus P5W DH Deluxe motherboard (ATX 12V 2.0, i.e. 24pin+4pin power header) with E4500 Antex 380W supply. (ATX 12V 1.x i.e. 20pin + 4 pin type) 2 SATA drives, 1CD GeForce 7300GT 2*1GB RAM The system has been running quite happily until a...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Broken-motherboard-or-PSU-21674-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:22:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BIOSTAR P4M80&#45;M4 &#58; Update BIOS so I can configure 2GB RAM</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The flash on this board refuses to update. I'm trying to write 4M80M609.BF and 4M80M609.BS into the flash but it seems that only parts of these files are written. The machine still boots (taking five minutes to do so) but without F8 functionality. I...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/BIOSTAR-P4M80-M4-Update-BIOS-so-I-can-configure-2GB-RAM-21665-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:04:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Screen saver lock up</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have an Athlon XP3200/400 running Win 2000 Pro. Several years old. After  about an hour of inactivity the screen saver froze and I had to either shut  down or re-boot. This has happened about three times so far in the last  month and it always boo...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Screen-saver-lock-up-21658-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:09:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>My PC Shuts Itself Off Mid&#45;Boot</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My PC Shuts Itself Off Mid-Boot Lincoln Spector Dec 14, 2009 8:01 am http://www.pcworld.com/article/184448/my_pc_shuts_itself_off_midboot.html?tk=nl_ptx_h_crawl Dominican1 asked the Answer Line forum why his PC shuts itself off partway through the b...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/My-PC-Shuts-Itself-Off-Mid-Boot-21650-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:10:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DDR2&#45;1066 4GB Ram Stick Mixed with 800MHz, or mixing Ram in ...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P motherboard. I already have Crucial 4GB Module DDR-2-1066 speed. I need to know if it's possible to mix in a 2GB or 4GB DDR2 but with a LOWER speed like 667 800 or other's? The ram I have is the DDR2-1066 4GB Made by G.Skill Th...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/DDR2-1066-4GB-Ram-Stick-Mixed-with-800MHz-or-mixing-Ram-in-20877-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:54:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Targus AVC05EU micro Webcam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:45:11 +0100, frischmoutt AFAICT, Win2k doesn't support generic webcams without having a driver installed, at a bare minimum it would list the supported resolutions and framerates.   I expanded/extracted the entire contents of a...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Re-Targus-AVC05EU-micro-Webcam-20831-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Did my PSU just die&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I also noticed when the green power light blink/flicker like crazy, it  takes about 2-3 seconds to turn off/go away after switching the PSU off. On 12/1/2009 9:39 PM PT, Ant typed: --  Antacid: What ants use to get high. --unknown     /___/    / /...... The post has 35 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Re-Did-my-PSU-just-die-20824-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:44:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Did my PSU just die&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello! I came home to my already powered on old Linux computer desktop (leave  it mostly 24/7). I woke it up to log in from its xmatrix screen saver  and sleep. I ran a program (VirtualBox) and it hard locked up on me. No lights on my old PS/2 keybo...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Did-my-PSU-just-die-20823-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:39:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Live US TV available anywhere in the world</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I signed up with these guys - Stateside TV - http://statesidetv.net I have a SlingCatcher, so I can watch the stream on my 37LCD TV at a very watchable resolution. Keeps the wife and son quiet too, she gets all her Lost and Desperate Housewives long...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Live-US-TV-available-anywhere-in-the-world-20821-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:20:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Off Topic Tweak UI for XP problem.. windoze groups no help.....</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sorry for the off topic post but I have tried multiple windows groups for a week and they are dormant or at least will not respond to my query... this groups is always so helpful and may have some input my apologies again Hello all I have recently d...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Off-Topic-Tweak-UI-for-XP-problem-windoze-groups-no-help-20820-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>need advice in assembling up a new server</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have not assembled a new server from the spare parts before and would like to know if there are articles like the http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2325659,00.asp which would guide me in doing so. The server is a HP ProLiant DL360 G6 Server and...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/need-advice-in-assembling-up-a-new-server-20816-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:19:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fill in a blank spot for inductor..with inductor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[   I have an older platinum 6728, and it overloaded on something and shut down. I am getting another, new, to replace it, it has been that good...  I ponder filling in a blank spot by cpu with an inductor from the old board. Leaving ic controller and...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Fill-in-a-blank-spot-for-inductor-with-inductor-20815-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:57:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Reinstall After HD fail.. Sound drivers are driving me menta...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello all me again its been a while eh haha about a week since my last dilemma i suppose.. anyways long story short using my computer (older HP/COMPAQ celeron 2.6 w/512RAM)  HD to back up data for my other friend seemed like a good idea but the driv...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Reinstall-After-HD-fail-Sound-drivers-are-driving-me-menta-20811-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ The computer is 99% used for browsing websites, flash java, etc Hardly ever used for a Game of any kind but I want to replace it for the person so they could see a pretty big performance increase. Right now it's the following CPU Motherboard = ASUS ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/PLEASE-HELP-Need-Help-Building-Modest-System-for-poerson-mai-20808-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:40:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Replaced cpu and cooler on P4C800 mobo, no ide drives recogn...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I started this project mnths ago.  but got side tracked after getting the computer stripped down.  So, the parts and stripped down case have been setting around for mnths. Finally got ambitious.  Got the cpu replaced and a tuniq tower cooler install...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Replaced-cpu-and-cooler-on-P4C800-mobo-no-ide-drives-recogn-20802-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:19:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Unstable new build &#45; P6T SE &#45; Why&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I've recently built a system based on a P6T SE motherboard that has severe stability issues. A boot-time (i.e. not in DOS or windows) memory test reports many errors. The system can sometimes get into Windows but not always. If hyperthreading is on ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Unstable-new-build-P6T-SE-Why-20796-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BIOS CPU Fan speed control. Help me understand and change th...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Motherboard is GIGABYTE 'GA-EP45-UD3P' REV 1.0 OS is Windows 7 / 64-BIT This the information I could gather from the BIOS's Fan Speed controls. CPU Smart FAN control		AUTO CPU Fan Mode			AUTO SMART-FAN OPTIONS 	AUTO		-CPU SMART FAN is controlled by ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/BIOS-CPU-Fan-speed-control-Help-me-understand-and-change-th-20793-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:08:56 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>DC power specs for Kensington USB hub&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone know if the DC power spec for a Kensington 7-port USB hub? I need a new adapter, but don't know what the spec is. Thanks.... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/DC-power-specs-for-Kensington-USB-hub-20792-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:59:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A complicated problem involving Mac, Linux and Win</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On my PC on one IDE HD I have Mac (Hackentosh) and on another SATA HD I have WinXP, Linux Kubuntu and boot manager (GRUB). My WinXP have drives C:, F:, G: - WinXP is installed of F: (don't as me why, long story, but until disk crushed it worked OK)....... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/A-complicated-problem-involving-Mac-Linux-and-Win-20787-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:14:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>AMD Socket A CPU replacement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I currently have an AMD Athlon XP, 1658 MHz (6.25 X 265) CPU installed. I would like to run some software that requires at least an AMD Opteron. Can this be achieved with the socket, or will it require a new mb? If it can be done, which cpu's will q...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/AMD-Socket-A-CPU-replacement-20782-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:02:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New DVDR not reading&#33; any advice&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi, My Plextor px-760sa started becoming erratic etc and would not read then  finally would not even open the tray! So I have just bought a new plextor px-880sa and loaded the plexutilities  disc but now it wont read anything else!! I get message to...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/New-DVDR-not-reading-any-advice-20779-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:54:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>sharing files among OSs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a dual boot system with WinXP on HD1 and Vista on HD2  -  HD1 is partitioned in 2 -  I would like my files to be available to either operating system and would like to know if this is ok  -  I plan on storing my files on the second partition ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/sharing-files-among-OS-s-20769-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:22:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>DIY Residential Gateway Motherboard</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi there everybody. I'm planning to build my own residential gateway. I know  many producers that realize boards for this intent (like PC Engine or  RouterBOARD) but I still wasn't able to find one with an on-board ADSL  modem. Can anybody help? Tha...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/DIY-Residential-Gateway-Motherboard-20768-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:20:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New Custom Machine wont Boot.. Please Help</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello Everyone, Listed below are the components for the computer I'm trying to build. I  have installed everything correctly but the motherboard POST doesn't appear  when I try starting it up. The hard drives work, dvd rom works but when the  SATA i...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/New-Custom-Machine-won-t-Boot-Please-Help-20761-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:48:27 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>error messege .dll</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ iam getting one orror messege when i reach desktop after booting , error loading c:usersshaappdatroamingyeuhnk.dll the specified module could not be found . how do i solve this problem ?... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/error-messege-dll-20757-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:35:56 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Looking for DC Axial fan that is all metal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello, I'm looking for a DC Axial cooling fan that is 80mm x 80mm x 25mm (could be 30 or 40mm too, the thickness isn't as important). The voltage could should be 12V, although 5V or 24 would work too. One of the criteria is that the fan be construct...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Looking-for-DC-Axial-fan-that-is-all-metal-20754-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:59:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Replacing an OEM Mobo...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My Sony Viao PCV-RX360DS (UC28554430) came with an Asustek CUSL-LV Rev. 1.xx mobo and a 40 GB ST340823A Rev. 3.07 hard drive. Can anyone comment on the compatibility of replacing the OEM hard drive with a 250 GB WDC WD2500BB 55GUC0 Rev. 08.02D08 har...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Replacing-an-OEM-Mobo-20739-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:12:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cooling suggestions for drive bay in a tower case</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I've got an older tower case with a drive bay for 4 h/d's stacked on top of each other horizontally - and of course baking each other with their heat output. Right now the case has a smaller 80mm fan just under this bay blowing inward and a larger (...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Cooling-suggestions-for-drive-bay-in-a-tower-case-20722-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:07:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is it EASY &amp; possible to connect 2 wifi computers directly w...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Back in the day I could connect 2 computer using a crossover cable without using anything else. How can I connect 2 wireless computers - that is, they have built in wifi - together without a router or hub? Is it possible? Is it easy? Will you help m...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Is-it-EASY-possible-to-connect-2-wifi-computers-directly-w-20718-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:45:22 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to connect 2 P.U.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Few months ago I asked herr how to connect 2 POwer UNit into 1 case in  order to start&stop them with the front panel button. Paul told me about the wire thing. While looking for something else, I  find this : http://lian-li.com/v2/en/product/produc...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/How-to-connect-2-P-U-20714-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:50:37 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Laptop to 47&quot; 1080p TV via HDMI</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hey Guys, I got a new 'gaming' laptop, it's natural resolution is 1440x900, and it has  a nvidia 9600M GT video card which is pretty sweet. When I plug it into my LG 47 TV via HDMI it chooses to start at 1360x768,  which looks fairly decent. Howe...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Laptop-to-47-1080p-TV-via-HDMI-20709-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:59:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>More HP laptop batteries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thanks for your recommendtion for hp dv9000 battery, this is do a cheap, cost-effective choice for replacement. I know some other hp laptop batteries in this type, have a look http://www.laptop-battery-pack.co.uk/hp.htmThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/More-HP-laptop-batteries-20703-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:47:47 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Help With Installing Heatsink</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Those of you who have assembled many systems before, may think this a silly question, but I am unsure if I have the heatsink the right way round, or if it matters. So I thought I'd ask before proceding further. I have just purchased an Elite Group ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Help-With-Installing-Heatsink-20696-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:45:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Best possible improvements&#63; Free older desktop&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With that much money I would use the Compaq as a boat anchor and look for a computer store that has taken back off lease later model boxes.  For about $200 I would expect something like a Dell 2.+ghz, 80gb, with XP pro installed. Save the good Compa...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.talkcomputer.com/homebuilt/Re-Best-possible-improvements-Free-older-desktop-20691-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:13:17 -0400</pubDate>
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