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Forum: Hardware & Devices 30 May 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 914
Posted By Baddcog
That mobo comes with 3 stat cables, so you're all...

That mobo comes with 3 stat cables, so you're all set there.

The Bios issue really isn't too bad, only takes about 3 minutes and then it reboots. It's just something you should be aware of. My...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 29 May 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 914
Posted By Baddcog
You've probably got all the info you need now... ...

You've probably got all the info you need now...

I think the i5's ignatzatsonic posted would be ivy bridge. New yes, but I've heard they are running hot. Personally I'd rather try and find a...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 28 May 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 914
Posted By Baddcog
Hey 1337, You can probably do better price...

Hey 1337,

You can probably do better price online. I like newegg.com, they have always done good for me.

You can get an i5 2500 (K if you intend to Overclock). It's the best bang processor...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 10 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
ok, thnx for the help. I never did get another os...

ok, thnx for the help. I never did get another os install working...

Off to new egg..
Forum: Hardware & Devices 10 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
Ok, just to be thorough I went ahead and did what...

Ok, just to be thorough I went ahead and did what you said.

cleared the CMOS how you said + I flicked the cmos switch on back panel just for good measure.

Plugged in dvd and 2 hd's. Only dvd...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 10 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
Well, I have cleared CMOS too during the process....

Well, I have cleared CMOS too during the process. (My mobo has a switch for that). So I've already done that and had to reset my BIOS preferences as well.

I think I'm ready to just write off the...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 10 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
thanks TVeblen, I guess it's just an IDE, I...

thanks TVeblen,

I guess it's just an IDE, I thought the 40 pin cable was scsi. Anyhow, I haven't touched that drive really since the problem started. As it's my oldest drive and I figured...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 09 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
Chirp chirp.. I hear crickets. No ideas? ...

Chirp chirp.. I hear crickets.

No ideas?

Just got my WD warranty HD in, put it in ... nothing.

It's a 500gig blue caviar. Should work fine with my comp. The last one showed for 20-30...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 04 Mar 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Baddcog
Internal, WD blue caviear 500 g

Internal, WD blue caviear 500 g
Forum: Hardware & Devices 04 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
Thanks for the reply TVeblen...

Thanks for the reply TVeblen (http://www.sevenforums.com/member.php?u=51136)

I never new about the power saving thing there so thanks. It is now set to never. HD isn't showing though.

The IDE...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 03 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
No ideas? Sorry 'bout the double post but i spent...

No ideas? Sorry 'bout the double post but i spent all last weekend just trying to get a new HDD, and this weekend trying to figure out what's wrong.

Real bummer.

WD is sending me a new disc,...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 03 Mar 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Baddcog
I'm wondering if Windows pushed through some...

I'm wondering if Windows pushed through some crappy update too.

I've got an Abit Ip35 Pro. I have to initially boot up with a PS2 to get into Bios to enable USB keyboard on boot (dumb, hard to...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 03 Mar 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Baddcog
internal Houdini Drives not being recognized (disappearing act)

Not sure what the problem is , I need help :confused:

--short story long...
Been on Win7 for a couple years. (On Win7 HomePremium)
Win7 on partition of my main HD (sata) (Western Digital- have...
Forum: General Discussion 14 May 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By Baddcog
Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. I can't tell...

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. I can't tell what is on each seperate section there so don't know how to move it around, but also doubt I'd have enough space to shuffle anyway.

Looking at...
Forum: General Discussion 13 May 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By Baddcog
Weird partitioning

7 Pro 64

OK, when I first partitioned I split a large drive up into 3 partitions. I had a lot of movies on one so it took a lot of space. Over time I have shrunk it and added that space to my...
Forum: Network & Sharing 19 Dec 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Posted By Baddcog
OK, I followed your steps and it seems to have...

OK, I followed your steps and it seems to have helped. I did finally get my comps connected.

However I think I have an issue with my second Ethernet connection on my PC Mobo, and that was...
Forum: Network & Sharing 19 Nov 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Posted By Baddcog
Unfortunately messing with that stuff did botch...

Unfortunately messing with that stuff did botch the dual instal (somehow? i was getting frustrated by that point)
so my PC now does have a clean instal, no linux.

Thanks for the response, I'll...
Forum: Network & Sharing 18 Nov 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Posted By Baddcog
Well, like I said when I disabled stuff like...

Well, like I said when I disabled stuff like networking (about a year ago) I figured I'd never use it... but things change.

My Computers both have specific names, ie: Baddcog-PC, Baddcog-...
Forum: Network & Sharing 17 Nov 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Posted By Baddcog
Yeah, it's staying on now. But it got ugly, and...

Yeah, it's staying on now. But it got ugly, and network still not working...

(I had linux mint9 dual boot -- then looked in Bios to make sure both network connector were enabled (yes)
then don't...
Forum: Network & Sharing 17 Nov 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Posted By Baddcog
win7 home prem desktop/win7 pro home network issues

--edit, see my second post...

This is supposed to be easy?

OK, first I have a desktop, win 7 pro 64. I never thought I'd own a laptop, need networks so I might have disabled something at some...
Forum: Graphic Cards 20 Jan 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 2,227
Posted By Baddcog
I don't know if you'll get better fps, I don't...

I don't know if you'll get better fps, I don't think that changed for me. But 7 runs alot smoother than Vista overall. I do notice a difference.
Forum: Graphic Cards 20 Jan 2010
Replies: 39
Views: 12,108
Posted By Baddcog
I got a 5850 and run 1920 res just fine. It's a...

I got a 5850 and run 1920 res just fine. It's a big card but the 5970 is an inch longer.

Also depends on your mobo, mine is crossfire compatible, but the first card slot is pci-e x16, the second...
Forum: Gadgets 11 Jan 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 3,535
Posted By Baddcog
when I ran the rc I specifically recal it saying...

when I ran the rc I specifically recal it saying that you would have to do a fresh instal of 7, but you could upgrade older versions of windows to 7 (ironically it said vista was incompatible with...
Forum: Graphic Cards 10 Jan 2010
Replies: 66
Views: 3,239
Posted By Baddcog
Well, the fan can be controlled through the...

Well, the fan can be controlled through the Catalsyt app. But when the card isn't being used it's at 20% and silent. It's during game when it starts to crank up that you get the whine. I think all...
Forum: Graphic Cards 09 Jan 2010
Replies: 66
Views: 3,239
Posted By Baddcog
Yeah, I wasn't really comparing them, I know they...

Yeah, I wasn't really comparing them, I know they are in two completely different catagories.

The 5850's do have a high pitched 'whine' though unfortunately. Might not bother you but it makes me...
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