An easy way to check that it's definitely that DVD drive that's causing the problem would be to subsitute it for any spares you have. Might be...
I would be looking at the RAM and the PSU for this one. Run memtest86 on it overnight to see if you get any errors; and as bagpuss suggested...
In that case, I'd double check your motherboard drivers too. Also go through and get any Windows Updates that are available, and if there are any...
I would make sure the correct drivers for your audio system are installed - if it's onboard sound you're using go through your motherboard...
My first port of call would be a driver update - go to www.nvidia.com and make sure you're on the latest graphics card drivers.
I assume you don't want to stick with XP? I'd try sticking Win7 on the IDE drive too just to make sure that there's no issue with compatibility on...
I would try booting from the IDE controller if you've any drives available. If it still happens it will at least confirm that it is neither the...
I joined up, I also managed not to triple post :thumb:
Logic seems like a perfect fit - it comes with plenty of synths, and there's tonnes of tutorials available for it.
I would recommend going down the testing route before you look at upgrading the BIOS of either the drive or laptop. I find it hard to believe that...
Which driver does the bluescreen mention? They usually come up with a .sys file which would help you narrow down what's causing it. If the...
I know it sounds basic, but have you checked your 'boot order' configuration in the BIOS? I've seen some really strange things happen in the past...
It it's a USB dongle you're using, it might be worth plugging it into a different USB port - it might be enough to get the system to 'see' the...
The performance of the system will really depend on the resolution of the TV you intend to run it on; I can't imagine the components you list will...
If you decide to go down the prebuild route, I can't recommend the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo enough. It can be a print server, iTunes library, Upnp,...
I think it's much more likely to be system drivers rather than the BIOS, especially as before the reinstall of XP the issue wasn't there, and...
I agree with the others in that you should do a backup, and then restore into a fresh installation of Server 2003. If it's a mission-critical...
I've actually had a bit of a look into the specific issue I'm having; apparently there's a known issue with Icybox NAS and Samsung drives, there's...
I would get a new one ordered; sod's law says it'll go again when you most need the computer to be working!
See normaly I'd agree with you all, but time is a factor here and with xmas coming and the weather at the moment I doubt I'd get the drive...
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