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Forum: Hardware 24th Oct 2009, 05:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,111
Posted By GK7
Thanks for the replies. Which card should I...

Thanks for the replies.

Which card should I get - the Powercolor or the Sapphire ?

The Powercolor has a modified HSF, would this be quieter than the reference Sapphire ?

Thanks again.
Forum: Hardware 23rd Oct 2009, 18:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,111
Posted By GK7
450W PSU enough for 5750 ?

Hi all,

I'm currently running Windows 7 using integrated graphics and would like to upgrade to a DX11 card.

I have a Corsair VX 450W PSU. Would this be enough to power a Radeon 5750 ?

The...
Forum: Tech Support 10th Aug 2009, 05:05
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By GK7
I've fixed it - it would not boot from a Vista/7...

I've fixed it - it would not boot from a Vista/7 disc, but I used a Ubuntu live CD and repaired the MBR via Terminal.

Thanks anyway.
Forum: Tech Support 9th Aug 2009, 05:41
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By GK7
Corrupted MBR - can't boot

Hi,

Whenever I try and boot into Windows - or to a USB drive, I get a message saying that BOOTMGR cannot be found.

This happened after a USB installation of Linux that crashed.

I've tried...
Forum: Tech Support 31st May 2009, 12:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,977
Posted By GK7
Thanks. I just installed the last DX9 distro and...

Thanks. I just installed the last DX9 distro and all my games work.
Forum: Tech Support 31st May 2009, 08:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,977
Posted By GK7
d3dx9 DLL not found

Hi all,

I've just install Windows 7 RC1 (64-bit) and it's great - apart from the fact that some of my older games such as Oblivion don't work.

It says that the d3dx9.dll was not found. Running...
Forum: Custom PC and bit-tech Folding Team 24th May 2009, 16:59
Replies: 247
Views: 66,344
Posted By GK7
Just added a new Phenom II X4 940 BE @ 3.4 - 2...

Just added a new Phenom II X4 940 BE @ 3.4 - 2 SMP clients

...and an old Pentium D 930, but FAH is literally burning up the CPU





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Forum: Tech Support 20th May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By GK7
UPDATE: Scan have just emailed me saying...

UPDATE:

Scan have just emailed me saying that a BIOS update was required and now it's booting fine. So I guess all it required was a simple update - although the X4 940 is technically compatible...
Forum: Magazine Discussion 20th May 2009, 05:50
Replies: 40
Views: 3,120
Posted By GK7
The folding feature was great - if sometimes a...

The folding feature was great - if sometimes a bit repetitive. For example, when configuring each type of client, most of the instructions were the same. However, the instructions on running multiple...
Forum: Software 19th May 2009, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By GK7
I suppose no other real world program would...

I suppose no other real world program would stress out the CPU that much anyway - except FAH.
Forum: Hardware 19th May 2009, 06:28
Replies: 37
Views: 14,305
Posted By GK7
You would ideally want a Radeon HD 2xxx series...

You would ideally want a Radeon HD 2xxx series card or Geforce 9400GT as they have HDCP and will have HD hardware accelerated decoding, which will help decoding TV streams / Blu Ray / MKV etc.
Forum: Software 19th May 2009, 05:55
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By GK7
How does it get higher temps out f the CPU though...

How does it get higher temps out f the CPU though ?

Surely 100% load on Prime95 = 100% load ?
Forum: Hardware 19th May 2009, 05:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,234
Posted By GK7
Do you have 2 hard disks or just the single...

Do you have 2 hard disks or just the single Spinpoint 1TB ?

I have 2 hard disks installed and when the spinpoint is not in use - I can hear it spinning down and parking the head. So this might be...
Forum: Tech Support 19th May 2009, 05:52
Replies: 41
Windows Windows 7
Views: 2,467
Posted By GK7
...unless it's an OEM disc - which I think is...

...unless it's an OEM disc - which I think is tied to the first hardware install.
Forum: Software 18th May 2009, 15:38
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By GK7
Intel BurnTest stress test

Just found this program - BurnTest (http://downloads.guru3d.com/IntelBurnTest-v1.6-download-2047.html) - Basically stability testing.

Seems to be far more stressful on the CPU than Prime95 - my...
Forum: Tech Support 18th May 2009, 08:52
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By GK7
Problem is I don't have another AM2/2+ CPU or...

Problem is I don't have another AM2/2+ CPU or motherboard to test. Scan are going to replace the CPU anyway, as well as the motherboard.
Forum: Tech Support 17th May 2009, 15:33
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By GK7
Yes - it was the first thing I checked. Anyway,...

Yes - it was the first thing I checked. Anyway, the new parts should be here soon and hopefully the problem will be solved.
Forum: Hardware 17th May 2009, 06:31
Replies: 31
Views: 1,534
Posted By GK7
Go for the 1TB. I have it in my HTPC and it's...

Go for the 1TB. I have it in my HTPC and it's very quiet as well as quick.
Forum: Tech Support 17th May 2009, 06:30
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By GK7
I tried with 1 stick of RAM but it still doesn't...

I tried with 1 stick of RAM but it still doesn't work.

Anyway, Scan have kindly agreed to send me a new Phenom II X4 940BE and a new motherboard - so hopefully it should be sorted by this time...
Forum: Tech Support 16th May 2009, 11:12
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By GK7
The beeps were the same even with the RAM removed...

The beeps were the same even with the RAM removed - and I've already tried it outside the case on a wooden table.

Oh well, looks like it's time to RMA the motherboard.
Forum: Hardware 16th May 2009, 08:29
Replies: 2
Views: 3,078
Posted By GK7
1.) Download Media Player Classic Home Cinema...

1.) Download Media Player Classic Home Cinema from here (http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/)

2.) Open the program and under "Output" select "EVR"

3.) Restart MPC-HC and open a HD video file.
...
Forum: Tech Support 16th May 2009, 08:24
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By GK7
New build starts - but doesn't POST

I've just finished putting together my first build with specs:

AMD Phenom 2 X4 940
4 GB Corsair TwinX XMS2 DDR2
Gigabyte GA MA780G - UD3H motherboard
Corsair VX 450W PSU

When I press the...
Forum: Hardware 3rd May 2009, 05:41
Replies: 17
Views: 3,529
Posted By GK7
I'm running Vista on the same computer with 2GB...

I'm running Vista on the same computer with 2GB RAM and while usable, XP is just far quicker. However Windows 7 (RC1) is quite quick (almost as fast as XP) and for me it even improves battery life by...
Forum: Hardware 3rd May 2009, 05:37
Replies: 7
Build Advice Mini ITX Quad Core
Views: 1,825
Posted By GK7
Thanks for the replies. I noticed that the Q8400...

Thanks for the replies. I noticed that the Q8400 is not on the CPU support list - so would I need to go with a Q8200 ?
Forum: Hardware 2nd May 2009, 19:07
Replies: 7
Build Advice Mini ITX Quad Core
Views: 1,825
Posted By GK7
Mini ITX Quad Core

Hi all,

I'm looking to build a small but powerful system for around £450. I was looking at the following hardware:


Silverstone Sugo SG05
Zotac Geforce 9300 Wi-fi Mini-ITX
Intel Core 2...
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