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So I am trying to install a graphics card into my desktop PC. My PC is a HP Prodesk 400 G5 SFF, product 4CZ70ET#ABU: Intel Core i5-8500 Six Core 3.0GHz 256GB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe 1 x 16GB DDR4-2666Mhz RAM Intel UHD Graphics 180 W internal power supply Win 10 Pro x64 Case dimensions - 27 x 29.6 x...

Hi all I bought a Samsung NP550P5C-S03UK laptop recently: http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/NP550P5C-S03UK I want to add a SSD hard drive, specifically the following one, an OCZ Vertex 4 SSD...

Hi all, I am looking to buy a new laptop, and have found the following 3 to choose from: http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/product/id/1263089 £525.97, Toshiba Satellite Pro L870, Intel i5-3210M, Trubrite 17.3" 1600x900 HD+ screen, 4GB 1600MHz RAM, 500GB 7200RPM HDD, DVDRW, AMD 7670M 2GB gfx, 2...

Hi all, I am looking to buy one of the following two laptops: 1 - Intel i5-3210 2.5GHz, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVDRW, Nvidia GT 630M Optimus 1GB GDDR3, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, £600...

Hi everyone I have not overclocked anything in a LONG time, and was wondering if I can get some help with this. I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A120-159 laptop...

Hi all I am looking to replace my PC, and want to buy a case too. Theres so many cases out there that I am finding it hard to narrow my search down much. So a little help with this would be very appreciated!! The case will be used to hold a standard ATX AMD mobo, 965 Phenom processor, with...

Hi to all! I have a problem. I have just recently replaced one of my sticks of Geil Ultra X memory with 2 fresh new sticks of Geil matching RAM. So now I have 2 new matching 512MB sticks of Geil RAM, timings are 2-6-3-3 standard. These have been put into the two RAM slots closest to the CPU...

Hope someone can help me figure out what the problem might be, and where to start looking I havent made any changes to my hardware, it is as below. Recently when I bootup I dont get a picture on screen, even though the PC is running - the D Bracket 2 on the back of the PC shows the top right...

Hi all I am looking at building a new system, and have finally decided that I am going with either the Tri core 720 PII or the Quad PII 955. Question is - which mobo?? I dont know whether I should be looking at AM2+ or AM3 - is one better than the other?? I was thinking that I would like...

Hi all! Hopefully someone has seen comparisons of the above CPUs somewhere, or can provide some insight into which is 'better'? I am building a new PC, and will be using it for occasional gaming (mostly Counterstrike Source), very occasional video converting, Bittorrent, web, Office and DVD...

Hi to everyone! Well after my last build, which I had lots of help from the great people here at H with, I have decided to finally upgrade again after almost 5 years of use! I want to replace the motherboard, graphics card, processor and power supply (can I get away with keeping my memory...

Hi to all. I have recently reinstalled XP Pro on my PC, done the usual video/audio/NIC driver updates, Windows Update, etc. The PC has been running fine for a few weeks now, but just a few days ago, it starts to hang on the initial load up screen. It stops at the point where it lists the BIOS...

Hi to all. I have recently reinstalled XP Pro on my PC, done the usual video/audio/NIC driver updates, Windows Update, etc. The PC has been running fine for a few weeks now, but just a few days ago, it starts to hang on the initial load up screen. It stops at the point where it lists the BIOS...

Hi all I have an MSI K8N NEO Plat mobo, and cant figure out how to disable the mobo from testing the memory, hard drives etc on startup. I recently reinstalled windows etc, and its all running smoothly, but I cant find the option in the bios to disable these tests. It never used to do these...

Hi all! Hope someone can help me - again!! I have just reinstalled Windows XP Pro on my PC (as per sig below), and I have a bit of a problem. The network connections seem to have disappeared!! Both the Nvidia onboard LAN and Realtek onboard LAN connections aren't showing in the Network...

Hi all Sorry if this is a noob question, but as I am a noob, maybe that qualifies me in asking it?? Anyway, I have just bought a Seagate 7200.10 250GB SATA2 hard drive, and want to reconfigure my hard drive setup. I already have a 37Gb Raptor SATA, and a Seagate 160Gb SATA hard drive...

Hi to all I am considering buying a hard drive for my PC, and need to know if a SATA 300 hard drive will work with the mobo, or do I have to buy SATA 150? The mobo is a MSI K8N NEO2 Plat mobo: http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Njgx I know it says that the mobo has 4 SATA 150...

Hi to everyone I have built the PC below, and now it is all done and everything, I want to overclock it. However, I am not sure where to begin. Can anyone give me some guidance?? I have read many oc'ing guides, but it does not make much sense. Also, what settings does my memory need to be at...

Hi, I just made the mistake of buying a Panaflo 120mm fan without checking sizes properly, and it was too big to fit in my case as it was 38mm deep. Therefore, before I buy a 120mm fan again, what are peoples thoughts on the best 120x120x25mm fan??? Thanks Bigweed

Hi I have bought a Thermaltake Tsunami case. I decided to upgrade the standard fans to Panaflo fans. They arrived this weekend, but I have a big problem. I got 2 x 120mm High and 2 x 92mm High Panaflos. However, the 120mm fans do not fit inside the fan cages as they are too thick. Also, the...

Hi I am looking to replace my Tornado as there is waaaaay too much noise coming out of that bad boy. I want to buy a fan which is about as noisy as the standard AMD fan that comes with their CPUs (I bought a 3200+ Winnie). I was looking at the Panaflo's and want to know which of the 92mm is...

Hi I have been reading lots of messages on these boards about using compressed air to clean out the PC. I have found the following canned air product on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=162&item=5195944745&rd=1 I asked the seller if it could be used upside...

Hi, I have my PC connected up to my Aiwa mini stereo. The stereo has a video aux in connection which I use to connect to it via my Audigy 2 soundcard. If I am listening to music using WMP, the stereo switches itself off after about 10 mins as it thinks it is not being used. However, if I...

Hi, I have firmware version 1.05.00 installed on my DG834G V2, and was wondering whether getting the new beta firmware will improve performance?? I am a little hesitant in just installing it without getting someone elses feedback as I am not very good at fixing PC problems, so would rather that...

Hi, this is the first time I am removing the thermal paste from a CPU. I have just bought an XP90 and AS5. I need to get rid of AMD's paste from my A62 3200+, and also clean my new XP90. I have found the following items and was wondering if they will do a good job: lint free wipes -...

Hi Have just bought 2 120mm Thermoflow fans, 1 92mm Thermoflow fans and 1 92mm Tornado for CPU. I have a TT Tsunami case. Firstly, would the best setup be if I had one 120mm as front intake, one 120mm as rear exhaust, the 92mm Thermoflow as side intake and the Tornado on the CPU? Should...

Hi to all UK peeps Just wondering, where do people get fans from? As I have checked quite a few of the online retailers, and there is not a very good selection around?? Casetech, Dabs, Micro Direct, etc dont have many fans to choose from?? Thansk for any help Bigweed

Hi, I have just built my first system, using retail HSF for A3200+. Temps were about 41C idle, and 53C when Prime was running, obtained from both Speedfan and Corecenter (MSI utility). Therefore, after much research I have decided to go with the XP90 and Tornado 92mm combo for CPU cooling...

Hi, I have just bought a new system, as follows: A64 3200+ retail K8N NEO2 plat mobo Geil Ultra X * 512 MB ram 36.7 GB Raptor 10K RPM 160GB Seagate Barracuda w/NCQ MSI Geforce 6600GT AGP Enermax Noisetaker 485W Logitech MX510 and Logitech Media K/board Thermaltake Tsunami case w/ 3 case...

Hi I have just bought a spanking new PC and need to get my internet wireless as the missus doesnt want wires anywhere! The internet socket is ADSL BT, and is about 10 metres away. There is one wall in between. How do I get my internet connection wireless? My internet connection is 1MB, dont...

Hi, I have just bought the follwoing: MSI K8N NEO2 Plat mobo MSI 6600GT AGP card I have Win XP Pro OS, can anyone tell me which drivers I need from Nvidia, as I have seen that the drivers on the Nvidia.co.uk website are not as new as people are discussing in the forums here and at...

Hi Can anyone give any opinions on the following monitors, as I have narrowed down my choices to them? All opinions very gratefully received NEC 93SB- http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com/coremedia/generator/index,spec=x__uk__en,realm=Products__Details__Main,docId=57148,type=CRT NEC FE991SB-...

Hi I am about to buy the above memory, and need advice. Does anyone know of any issues with this memory and the K8N NEO2 plat mobo? Thanks for all the help Bigweed

Hi, I am just about to buy some parts to put together my first PC, and need some help I am thinking of buying the K8N NEO2 Plat, a Raptor 37GB Hard drive, and a Seagate 160GB hard drive. My question is, can I make two equal partitions in the Seagate drive of 80 Gigs each, and then run a RAID...

Hi, I am just about to buy some parts to put together my first PC, and need some help I am thinking of buying the K8N NEO2 Plat, a Raptor 37GB Hard drive, and a Seagate 160GB hard drive. My question is, can I make two equal partitions in the Seagate drive of 80 Gigs each, and then run a RAID...

Hi, I am about to buy the following: A64 3200 s939 MSI K8N NEO2 Platinum mobo Nvidia 6600GT AGP Geil Ultra X 2*512MB RAM WD Raptor 36.7GB Hard drive Seagate 160GB 7200.7 NCQ 8MB Hard drive 19" CRT monitor Logitech MX510 mouse, keyboard Thermaltake Tsunami Dream case I am planning...

Hi, I have decided to buy the 6600GT card in AGP flavour, I was just wondering which manufacturers card is best, or which are better than others? Ive heard that stock performance is the same on most, and the only differences are the cooling and software bundle. Based on this, which has the...

Hi everyone, I am going to buy a DFI mobo (either Lanparty B or Infinity- not sure which, is there much of a performance/overclocking issue or are they exactly the same apart from the extras??) and I have the following question. What HSF would be best for me to get and give me the best...

Hi guys (and gals if applicable!), I am planning on buying a mobile Athlon XP, and was wondering if overclocking a 2400XP-M would produce the same results as overclocking a 2500XP-M?? Cos, if so, then why would anyone bother buying a 2500XP-M?? Also, Ive been reading a lot of posts about...