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user's latest post:
Getting a hard drive for a...
Published (2009-11-21 18:49:00)
PoopskinTheLiar wrote Rod Speed wrote PoopskinTheLiar wrote Hard drive's arrived and i've installed it. problem is, i only had one spare screw. will this affect anything? Only if you drop it etc. Installed windows 98, installed a better video driver (it defaulted to 640x480x16! Yuck!) and it runs like a charm. What seems odd is that it has 128mb RAM and a AMD duron, How did you decide its got a duron ? The 2137 could have the AMD...
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ALWAYS close USB flash drive...
Published (2009-11-21 21:23:00)
On 21 Nov 2009 10:55:13 GMT, Arno wrote: ... and by the same vein someone could argue it isn't safe to use a push lawnmower if they aren't wearing steel toed shoes, but last time I checked I still have both feet. There is a difference between denying a risk exists and willingness to accept a risk. I am talking about the former, obviously. Arno .... only in principle not reality, if you never see any problem...
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ALWAYS close USB flash drive...
Published (2009-11-21 11:55:00)
In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage kony wrote: On 20 Nov 2009 08:49:27 GMT, Arno wrote: In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage kony wrote: On Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:28:05 -0500, Eddie wrote: Really good info. Thank you. Where's it from? It explains background to some things already posted and shows some previous info hasn't been 100% right. Eg. wait a few secs after LED stops. Eg. need to close apps for Safe Removal to succeed. Eg. ......
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Dell Inspiron Zino HD Mini...
Published (2009-11-21 18:52:00)
Nick wrote: On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:37:16 -0500, in alt.sys.pc-clone.dell, Pen wrote: This uses AMDs equivalent of Intels Atom. The CPUs are roughly equivalent of a 2800 GHz Pentium. I know it's just a typo, but boy would I love to have that for a CPU! It would run so hot that it would belch flames. Or maybe it would be freon-cooled... Ben Myers
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dell optiplex GX270
Published (2009-11-21 18:09:00)
or this more detailed graphical description... http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ug/sffdrvs.htm "cptrick" wrote in message ... http://tinyurl.com/yld2gf dell gx 270 diagram
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microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Published (2009-11-21 15:13:00)
kathie wrote: My XP Pro system won't boot after I installed some applications. It won't boot to safe mode either. (After the Windows boot screen I get shown a "DOS" list of DLLs in System32 and my system hangs at this point.) I heard of various methods to recover XP Pro but I don't want to lose data or applications. What's the best approach? Copy all your data files to another machine. Then clean install...
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Nvidia PhysX??
Published (2009-11-21 21:59:00)
timelord wrote: I want to use a seperate compatible card for running PhysX. My main card is a Zotac GTX295 and would like to fit an additional card just for PhysX. Now my mobo is Crossfite but i understand this can still be done as an SLI bridge isn't used. What would be a good card to use?? Thanks. 8800GT or 9600GT. You don't want to spend much on a card if it is just for PhysX. I have ATI 5870 but read one can use a hack to get...
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Epson Photo R265 and CISS.
Published (2009-11-19 13:08:00)
You might want to read parts of my blog (address below) regarding what the printer manufacturers are up to. They seem to be least interested in anything regarding lessening waste. When your Epson printer reaches its "waste ink pad protection number" it usually doesn't indicate the problem you mention, but instead indicates "parts on your printer have reached their serviceable life and require...
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Mobo vs PS problem
Published (2009-11-21 00:08:00)
Mike Easter wrote: I'm trying to conceive of the mechanism behind this hardware problem even if I decide to not repair it, I would like to have a better understanding of what is going on. I've brought this problem up here before in a different form. Here is the hardwa mobo ECS 741GX-M2 which is a AMD socket A using a AMD Geode NX-1750 which board has integrated everything, video, sound, & ethernet via the SiS chipsets 741GX...
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Monitor warranty
Published (2009-11-20 20:55:00)
"Ben Myers" wrote in message ... Jef Roe wrote: Something I have been pondering on with monitors. I purchased a Samsung monitor in January 2007 which, as with many monitors, had a 3 year manufacturers warranty. That warranty was from day 1. I am now on my 5th replacement panel in 2 years and 10 months. All replacements have been reconditioned old models supposedly in A1 condition. All replacements were aesthetically OK but...
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Top 10 active forums on A Computer hardware and components forum - ComputerBanter.com during last week:
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Dell Computers
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Homebuilt PC's
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General
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Printers
- 21,389 posts
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Asus Motherboards
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Nvidia Videocards
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Storage (alt)
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Ati Videocards
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General
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Intel
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Latest active threads on A Computer hardware and components forum - ComputerBanter.com:
Started 2 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-20 07:49:00)
by Wile E. Coyote
Tom Rapner wrote:
Is there any way to get Multimedia Center working on Windows 7 for my All-
in-Wonder 9600XT?
I'm aware that no new drivers or support will be forthcoming from ATI --
and I've tried searching on Google, but the only reports of success I've
found were from one poster who installed a Vista version of MMC first and
then upgraded to Windows 7. (Others did not ...
Started 5 days, 7 hours ago (2009-11-17 22:58:00)
by Jef Roe
IS released, surely.
" Wile E. Coyote" wrote in message
news
Started 2 days, 7 hours ago (2009-11-20 22:55:00)
by JAD[_4_]
"Metspitzer" wrote in message
news
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-11-12 23:07:00)
by Ben Myers[_2_]
Wettlesheim wrote:
I'd like to thank the people that gave great advice on installing Ubuntu 9.1
on my old G6-400, so far it is working well. My son had no problems
installing Ubuntu but, had a few problems with a realtek Ethernet card and
could not go online to download drivers for the ASUS WL-138G V-2 wireless
LAN PCI card we bought. After switching to a different Ethernet ...
Started 18 hours, 55 minutes ago (2009-11-22 11:39:00)
by Paul
St. Fenix wrote:
Greetings all, I'm quite new here, but have a feeling that of the entire
internet so far,
people here might actually be able to help me.
I've been trying to install of copy of Windows 7 Ultimate on an M2N-SLI
deluxe motherboard for about a week now, and no matter what I do it
refuses to recognize a 250GB Samsung Drive on SATA port 2. I've tried
all the ...
Started 2 days, 21 hours ago (2009-11-20 09:13:00)
by pen
Daniel Prince wrote:
I have read that electrolytic capacitors are the least reliable
component in power supplies. I have also read that there are
motherboards with solid polymer capacitors. Are there any power
supplies with solid polymer capacitors? Thank you in advance for
all replies.
--
Whenever I hear or think of the song " Great green gobs of greasy
grimey gopher ...
Started 1 day, 6 hours ago (2009-11-21 23:55:00)
by Ron[_5_]
Ron wrote:
For the first time in quite a while, I'm assembling a primary desktop
strictly to run Win 7 Ultimate (32-bit). I acquired the OS when I was a
Technet subscriber and hadn't worked with 64-bit systems much, so 32-bit
was my first choice. After reflection, I may eventually go the 64-bit
Win 7 Professional route, but that's not on the plate yet.
As it sits, I ...
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-11-10 00:19:00)
by pen
JimL wrote:
XP Pro SP3, T42 IBM Thinkpad
I just bought a new Sanyo 32 inch flat panel TV with a "PC" connection that
is a DB15 SVGA jack, which I'm plugged into - much easier for my old coot
eyes, even though the resolution remains at 1024 x 768. In Display
properties Settings Advanced Displays, it shows up as a monitor
extension whether or not I check that ...
Started 1 day, 7 hours ago (2009-11-21 23:28:00)
by lgreenwood@srt.com
On Nov 21, 3:07*pm, Gill Julien wrote:
Hi,
Is there a 12v adapter that will allow me to plug
the wife's Dell Laptop XPS m1530 into the car lighter
when on a long trip.
Thank
Gill
I use an inverter that plugs into the car lighter and provides 120vac
out the other end. I then plug the XPS power supply into the 120v end
of the inverter. They are not very expensive. Larry...
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Hot threads for last week on A Computer hardware and components forum - ComputerBanter.com:
Started 6 days, 18 hours ago (2009-11-16 12:02:00)
by David Brown[_2_]
Eddie wrote:
Do I always need to close or stop a USB flash drive before I remove
it?
I'm using XP. In XP's Device Manager there is an entry for Disk
Drives and when I look at the Policies tab for the flash drive, it
says:
"Optimized For Quick Removal. This setting enables
write caching on the disk and in Windows, so you can
disconnect this device ...
Started 4 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-18 21:29:00)
by Grant[_4_]
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:52:53 -0800 (PST), Al wrote:
Hi Folks,
I am hoping some kind people on this NG could help me better
understand HDD Geometry. Dont get me wrong I have done some googling,
and read some wiki's - but some parts are still very blurry. I have
also used the man command since most of what I am doing is in linux.
Most of my questions have been brought about by ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-15 03:55:00)
by CJT
PoopskinTheLiar wrote:
So, my Personal Trainer's husband (who actually worked at IBM for
about 20 years!) gave me a aptiva he owned as a birthday gift (i love
retrocomputing...okay, calling '95 machines retrocomputers is kind-of
pushing it), but he got rid of the hard drive a while ago. i can't
seem to find out what model it is, but do most aptivas use the same
kind of HD (IDE? ATA...
Started 2 days, 21 hours ago (2009-11-20 09:13:00)
by pen
Daniel Prince wrote:
I have read that electrolytic capacitors are the least reliable
component in power supplies. I have also read that there are
motherboards with solid polymer capacitors. Are there any power
supplies with solid polymer capacitors? Thank you in advance for
all replies.
--
Whenever I hear or think of the song " Great green gobs of greasy
grimey gopher ...
Started 4 days, 2 hours ago (2009-11-19 03:52:00)
by DerekBaker[_2_]
William wrote:
Highlights for the HD 5870:
Dual GPU card
4.3 billion transistors
3200 Shader Processors
160 Texture Units
4.64 TeraFlopps
294W maximum power, 42 W idle
2gig of GDDR5 memory
Drives 3 monitors up to 2560x1600 each, (2-DVI, 1-Display Port)
Length 13"
This card has been built for overclocking
Take a look at an article at:
http://www....
Started 6 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-16 17:30:00)
by David B.
That PC would handle Windows 7 just fine
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"Ben Myers" wrote in message
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Daave wrote:
I am looking to purchase a used , but decent quality PC with Windows XP.
On Ebay, I came across this offer from a "top-rated seller":
Dell Optiplex GX520 SFF
3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 CPU
2 GB RAM
250 GB hard drive
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
keyboard, mouse, network ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 16:42:00)
by philo
Holger Beuttler wrote:
Dear all,
I've the following problem but I'm not shure whether this is the correct
group or not:
I had a problem with my hard disk recorder from Pioneer. I found a
method in the internet how to recover the data from the disk. I
installed the demo of the needed software (UFS explorer) and tried to
connect the hard disk from the recorder wirth my PC (...
Started 2 weeks, 6 days ago (2009-11-02 20:54:00)
by Warren Block
James King wrote:
I am currently using a 10-year old HP laserjet 2100 printer but it is
dying.
In what way? Those aren't bad printers, and some things are inexpensive
to fix.
So I am looking for a printer.
For printing cover papers (70 -80 lb), the output should be in the rear.
Otherwise, the paper will be curled excessively.
Could someone advise me which monochrome ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 10:41:00)
by spodosaurus
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 16:31:00)
by BillW50
In ,
W typed on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:53:02 -0800:
I'm looking for a notebook with a 17" widescreen monitor that has its
hard drive available as a plug-in module that is easily removed and
replaced. We want to have three separate boot devices: for Windows XP,
Windows
Vista, and Windows 7, and it's very important that we be able to
quickly switch between these. We do NOT want a ...
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