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    Help installing new processor

    It appears that the cpu you listed will work. I would check with Intel just to make sure. Here is your support: Europe, Middle East, and Africa Support Center European Mailing Address: Branded Products Support Centre Intel Corporation (UK), Ltd. Pipers Way Swindon, Wiltshire England SN3 1RJ...
  2. Treeking

    Help installing new processor

    How about this one?: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131504R#DetailSpecs By the way.......Olly, do you live in the USA? This could make a difference in what you can find available and the total price.
  3. Treeking

    Help installing new processor

    For what it's worth...........I don't know how much you invested in the newer cpu, but maybe it would be worth finding a refurbed, used or inexpensive mobo and install the new cpu, add more memory and upgrade? There's always that possibility! Or you could watch at garage sales, flea markets...
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    Help installing new processor

    Do the fans in the power supply run? Are there any "beeps" or series of "beeps" when the computer is trying to boot? According to this: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/sr/sr_proc.htm#Note you must have at least BIOS P10 or greater (here's the latest BIOS; P19)...
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    Help: Need a new monitor

    Oh no...........not car problems too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I work on my own vehicles and save alot myself. We've used AOC monitors for years with systems (both CRT and LCD). Always had good luck with Viewsonic and Cybervision also (high resolution/refresh rates with both ATI(preferred) and Nvidia...
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    Help: Need a new monitor

    It's pretty simple when you look at the page: 19IN PURE FLAT 1600X1200 OSD DIGITAL SILVER/BLACK - FT920 List Price: $157.41 You Save: $10.42 Your Price: $146.99 Extended Warranty Available: 12-month Replacement Plan +$15.99 24-month Replacement Plan +$25.99 In Stock...
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    UAA HD Error

    More MS audio explanations here for the "inquiring minds want to know".........................: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/audio/default.mspx
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    UAA HD Error

    You may be able to update all your mobo drivers/BIOS and solve this.................... The "UAA" driver(s) ver.1.0 are included in the SP1 pack and should automatically be installed when the operating system is updated. The newer "UAA" driver version info on 1.0a can be found here...
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    Help: Need a new monitor

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10406251&SearchEngine=DealTime&SearchTerm=10406251&Type=PE&Category=Comp&Gad=0&dcaid=15891
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    Minus 5 volt missing from new PSU. Compatible?

    Are you sure the plug is 20-pin? According to here: http://www.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_spec_details_r_us.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=3491&CATEGORY_TYPE=LP&SITE=NA Your PSU: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22430 You should have no problems....................
  11. Treeking

    Lost 256 colors

    Jediwarrior: Thanks, I appreciate that. #1 Rule of Thumb: Alaways check the computer manufacturers' website first (if proprietary such as HP/Compaq, Dell, Gateway, etc..Then proceed accordingly and to the chipmaker website (ATI, Nvidia, Rockwell/Conexant, etc.) if nothing is gained and try a...
  12. Treeking

    Lost 256 colors

    Go here: http://www.sofotex.com/AIDA32-download_L9326.html Download/unzip Aida32 and run setup. Then go to Display/GPU and see what is installed on your system. Use the urls at the bottom of the window to connect to your drivers' download page. If this fails, go to the Dell website and enter...
  13. Treeking

    Fan arrangement help please. 3 exausting, 1 intaking?

    Usually" a front, lower (intake) fan and a back, upper (exhaust) fan are enough. If not then you can try a couple of different combos: 1. Put Floppy in lowest 3.5" bay. Move and mount a hard drive in the other 3.5" bay (where the Floppy had been). Install a double or triple fan in the lower...
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    How to find out what my monitor specs are

    Although you've pretty much covered the answer to this question, here is an extremely handy app that we've used for years (updated version online here): http://www.sofotex.com/AIDA32-download_L9326.html Aida32 is a pretty thorough system information, diagnostic and benchmarking program. Easily...
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    Planning a Budget System would like input

    Need maximum amount of investment to be put into system. For starters(all components used are rated on reliability/stability/compatibility): Asus mobo AMD Athlon XP cpu DDR memory Enlight mid-tower case/power supply WD or Maxtor hdd LiteOn cdrw LiteOn dvd or cdrom video card...

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