<![CDATA[DriverHeaven.net - Hardware Discussion & Support]]> http://www.driverheaven.net/ Discuss your computer - its components or ANY hardware, past/current/future you want, or ask our forum experts if you have a general problem with your hardware. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.driverheaven.net/styles/razer_november/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[DriverHeaven.net - Hardware Discussion & Support]]> http://www.driverheaven.net/ Computer wont shutdown http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192722-computer-wont-shutdown.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:38:52 GMT Hay guys a friend of mine asked me to help him with his computer its an I7 920 machine and its almost brand new only two or three month old. Here... Hay guys a friend of mine asked me to help him with his computer its an I7 920 machine and its almost brand new only two or three month old.

Here is the problem he is having whenever he turns off the computer it goes to the shutting down screen and stays there forever and never shuts off until he presses the power button does anyone know what the problem could be coz am stumped :sigh:

He is running vista home basic, if there is any other info that you would like to know please let me know and I will try to get it. ]]> Cow_160483 http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192722-computer-wont-shutdown.html <![CDATA[Looking for a good 24" lcd. Gaming is secondary]]> http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192720-looking-good-24-lcd-gaming-secondary.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:20:56 GMT So I'm looking for something with the best color- a "natural" look. Mainly for photo editing, some video and gaming but those are less important. I believe I want an IPS panel but I do not understand the differences between h-ips and s-ips. I just need info and maybe specific suggestions. Thanks. Budget is not a huge issue, as a large portion of time with this will be work related. ]]> RobertBruce http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192720-looking-good-24-lcd-gaming-secondary.html Cheap Gaming Rig http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192602-cheap-gaming-rig.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:57:06 GMT I decided I might re-join my friends with LAN gaming. Rather than hauling my PC to and from theirs every time I want to game I thought I might throw... I decided I might re-join my friends with LAN gaming. Rather than hauling my PC to and from theirs every time I want to game I thought I might throw together some components.
I've got a choice of two options really. I can either use my gf's old PC that she used to use as a secondary, which has an AMD X2 6000, 2GB DDR2 800MHZ, 550W (I think) PSU, disk drive or build up another PC using a Core 2 Duo (can't remember the number), buy a Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L, swipe 2GB DDR2 533MHz from work, probably utilise the PSU from my gf's spare PC and use my old case. Either way, I'd have to buy a graphics card, which brings me to the reason for my post.
Is it worth me forking out £33 for a motherboard, considering the PC I have available to me and what sort of graphics card is good value-for-money for around £60?
We're going to be playing CoD 1, United Offensive, 2, possibly 4, Dawn of War 1 (all expansions), 2, Unreal Tournament (all of them), Command & Conquer First Decade, 3, Battlefield 2, Fear, Battlefiled 1942 and possibly a couple of newer games at 1280x1024.

After looking over some online discussions & benchmarks it seems like the Nvidia 9600 GT is a decent VFM card and I can get an XFX 512MB version for just over £60. ]]> Takaharu http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192602-cheap-gaming-rig.html Nvidia or ATI for media playback? http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192491-nvidia-ati-media-playback.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:33:19 GMT This is directed more to forum members who have used both ATI and Nvidia hardware and their relevant drivers for media playback - whether its HD or... This is directed more to forum members who have used both ATI and Nvidia hardware and their relevant drivers for media playback - whether its HD or DVD.

Which do you think does a better job with media via your TV, id love to hear your views. I have my own but ill keep them quiet for the time being. ]]> Zardon http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192491-nvidia-ati-media-playback.html Dont know if its in the right place.. Acer Aspire Predator G7200 help http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192471-dont-know-if-its-right-place-acer-aspire-predator-g7200-help.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:31:23 GMT OK im going to be buying this and im just wondering if its a good machine does any one have one? Play.com (UK) : Acer Aspire Predator G7200 Ranger /... OK im going to be buying this and im just wondering if its a good machine does any one have one?
Play.com (UK) : Acer Aspire Predator G7200 Ranger / Phenom 9850 X4 2.5GHz / 4GB / 640GB + 150GB / DVD-SM + DVD-ROM / Vista Home Premium 64 / Desktop Gaming PC (No Monitor) : Computing - Free Delivery


(buying it from PC world) ]]> magaa http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192471-dont-know-if-its-right-place-acer-aspire-predator-g7200-help.html Decisioins, decisions http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192451-decisioins-decisions.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:57:01 GMT ---Quote--- 2 VISIONTEK ATI RADEON HD4870 512MB VIDEO CARDS.GDDR5 MEMORY,DIRECT 10.1,PCI-EXPRESS.CURRENTLY IN USE IN CROSSFIRE MODE.PURCHASED BOTH...
Quote:
2 VISIONTEK ATI RADEON HD4870 512MB VIDEO CARDS.GDDR5 MEMORY,DIRECT 10.1,PCI-EXPRESS.CURRENTLY IN USE IN CROSSFIRE MODE.PURCHASED BOTH NEW,ONE OWNER.INCLUDES BOXES ,CABLES,AND SOFTWARE.PHONE xxx-xxxx IF INTERESTED.THANKS.
On my local Craigs List. Guy wants 175.00 for the pair of them. Not sure if they are the older ones with the reference HSF or the newer one (not that it martters a whole lot).

My 3870 X2 is getting a bit long in the tooth, and while it was a good match for the 4800+, I'm thinking that with my Ph II 940 it's not enough GPU.

I've been thinking about a 5870, but at the $$ he's asking, this is awfully tempting.

What say you guys? Yea or Nay? ]]> OldBuzzard http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192451-decisioins-decisions.html overheating, artifacting, or just some anomaly? http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192412-overheating-artifacting-just-some-anomaly.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:11:11 GMT i just started playing mass effect, and came across this. i honestly have no idea wtf it is. it sure doesnt look/act like its artifacting. ... i just started playing mass effect, and came across this. i honestly have no idea wtf it is. it sure doesnt look/act like its artifacting.
doesnt show up in any other game, doesnt happen in cut scenes/menu, and only appears when im walking.


turned all settings off/low, dropped res to 1024x768. happened during a cut scene briefly, but isnt happening while im playing now. this ones really got my stumped. my card temps are below 65C, it doesnt appear in any other game, zero artifacting with atitool artifact scan.... driver issue perhaps? ]]> Dark Lord http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192412-overheating-artifacting-just-some-anomaly.html replace creative SB live! value card http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192382-replace-creative-sb-live-value-card.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:18:58 GMT i would like to purchase a sound card that supports win vista and win7 and allows me to use a set of speakers that i like every much. here ... i would like to purchase a sound card that supports win vista and win7 and allows me to use a set of speakers that i like every much. here is a picture of my speakers. i have been looking around and Newegg. it gets a bit confusing with all different type of plugs of SPDIF. any suggestion for a budget sound card would be appreciated, preferably not from Creative. thanks in advance. ]]> kel789 http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192382-replace-creative-sb-live-value-card.html Used computer part required: London Taxi Company http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192354-used-computer-part-required-london-taxi-company.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:21 GMT HI We are a taxi company Hummingbird Cars in London. We provide Airport Transfer service from all london airports. We are new in the... HI

We are a taxi company Hummingbird Cars in London. We provide Airport Transfer service from all london airports.

We are new in the business and we require to buy computer parts like monitors, Processor, mouse, keyboards, can any one suggest where we can get cheap and good condition computer parts

STAFF EDIT: Link Removed.

Thank you

Alex ]]> alexpnn http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192354-used-computer-part-required-london-taxi-company.html Need advice on new station purchase. http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192331-need-advice-new-station-purchase.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:23:04 GMT Hello, I am buying new gaming pc with budget around 1500$.
I don't know pretty much about hardware so I need advice on power supply, coolers and gpu.
1. i want quiet system so i can sleep in same room while it working.
here is the system
2. fast gpu for games i mainly play bf2:
* prices on list are in NIS currency 1$=3.8nis




Quote:
  1. cpu: Core i7 920, s1366, 8MB
  2. cooler [advice needed]: Thermaltake V1 AX 110mm Blue Led CPU CL-P0508
  3. gpu[advice needed]: ‏GTS 250 512MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E‎
  4. Mother boad: GIGABYTE EX58-UD3R s1366 Core i7, Intel X58, DDR3 2000+, 3xPCI-E
  5. ram: DDR III 1600Mhz 3x2GB Patriot Extreme Performance Triple Channel
  6. hd: Hitachi DeskStar 500GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA II
  7. sound card: On Board 7.1 Channel Audio
  8. cdrom: LG DVD±RW GH22LS50 x22 Black LightScribe Sata Retail
  9. lan: On Board 10/100/1000
  10. case: CoolerMaster CM 690 Black (No PSU)
  11. psu [advice needed]: Thermaltake ToughPower W0103 600W PFC (24pin)
price: 1478$:taste:
Questions:
1. which gpu is best for gaming under 200$=760 nis from following list:
Quote:
prices are in nis currency 1 $ = 3.8 nis




ASUS
  • 9400GT Silent 512MB GDDR2 DX10 DVI HDMI PCI-E 250
  • GT210 512MB GDDR2 DVI HDMI PCI-E 295
  • 9400GT 1GB GDDR2 DX10 DVI HDMI PCI-E 299
  • 9500GT Magic 512MB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 360
  • 9500GT 1GB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV HDMI DVI PCI-E 2.0 420
  • GT220 1GB GDDR2 DVI HDMI PCI-E 410
  • GTS 250 DK 1GB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 800
  • GTX260 896MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 2.0 900
  • GTX 295 1792MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI HDMI PCI-E 2550
  • HD 4350 Silent 512MB GDDR2 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 225
  • HD 4550 512MB GDDR3 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 290
  • HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 435
  • HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 2.0 620
  • HD 4850 1GB GDDR3 DX10.1 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 2.0 730
  • HD 4870 DK 1GB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 920
  • HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 1170
  • HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 DX11 2xDVI HDMI DP PCI-E 1050
eVGA
  • GTS 250 512MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 640
  • GTX 275 896MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 1190
GIGABYTE
  • HD 4350 512MB GDDR2 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 195
  • HD 4550 512MB GDDR3 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 270
  • HD 4650 OC 1GB GDDR2 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 340
  • HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 395
  • HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 900
  • HD 5750 1GB GDDR5 DX11 2xDVI HDMI DP PCI-E 860
  • HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 DX11 2xDVI HDMI DP PCI-E 2330
  • 9400GT 512MB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 250
  • 9400GT 1GB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 320
  • GT210 512MB GDDR2 DVI HDMI PCI-E 270
  • 9500GT 512MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 295
  • 9500GT 1GB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV HDMI DVI PCI-E 2.0 360
  • 9500GT 512MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV HDMI DVI PCI-E 2.0 365
  • GT220 1GB GDDR3 DVI HDMI PCI-E GV-N220OC-1GI 430
  • GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 730
  • GTX 275 896MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 1100
  • GTX 275 896MB GDDR3 DX10 DVI HDMI PCI-E 2.0 1170
  • GTX 295 1792MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 2485
Sapphire
  • HD 3450 512MB GDDR2 DX10 DVI HDMI AGP 280
  • HD 3650 512MB GDDR2 DX10.1 DVI AGP 350
  • HD 3850 512MB GDDR3 DX10.1 2xDVI AGP 495
  • HD 4350 512MB (1G Hyper Memory) GDDR2 DX10.1 DVI HDMI PCI-E 190
  • HD 4550 512MB (1G Hyper Memory) GDDR3 DX10.1 DVI HDMI PCI-E 250
  • HD 4730 512MB GDDR5 DX10.1 DVI HDMI PCI-E 490
  • HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV DVI PCI-E 570
  • HD 4870 Vapor-X 1GB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI PCI-E 930
  • HD 4890 Vapor-X 1GB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV DVI HDMI DP PCI-E 1195
  • HD 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 DX10.1 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 1750
  • HD 5750 1GB GDDR5 DX11 2xDVI HDMI DP PCI-E 840
  • HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 DX11 2xDVI HDMI DP PCI-E 990
Zotac
  • GeForce 6200 256MB TV DVI AGP X8 230
  • 8400GS 512MB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 180
  • GT210 Synergy Ed 512MB GDDR2 DX10.1 DVI HDMI PCI-E 240
  • 9400GT Synergy 1GB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 260
  • 9400GT 1GB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 280
  • 9500GT 512MB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 285
  • 9500GT Zone Edition Silent 512MB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV 300
  • 9500GT 1GB GDDR2 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 320
  • GT220 Synergy Ed 512MB GDDR2 DX10.1 DVI HDMI PCI-E 380
  • GT220 1GB GDDR3 DX10.1 DVI HDMI PCI-E 420
  • 9600GT Synergy 1GB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 480
  • 9800GT Synergy 512MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 560
  • 9800GT Synergy 1GB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 610
  • GTS 250 512MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 610
  • GTX 260 Synergy 896MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV DVI PCI-E 790
  • GTX 260 (216 Core) 896MB GDDR3 DX10 HDTV 2xDVI PCI-E 955
PNY
  • Quadro FX 580 512MB GDDR3 DX10 2xDisplayPort DVI PCI-E 950
  • Quadro FX 1800 768MB GDDR3 DX10 2xDisplayPort DVI PCI-E 2290
  • Quadro FX 3800 1GB GDDR3 DX10 2xDisplayPort DVI PCI-E 4440
2. psu and cooler, I want it to be quiet (not over 30db) and prices to fit the main price package around 5600nis=1470$:
  • Aviable psu list(prices in nis 3.8=1$):
Quote:
Golden Tiger

250W PSU, 8cm Fan 65
G-T 400W,8cm Fan (24pin) 80

400W Real, 12cm Fan (24pin) 95

450W Real, 12cm Fan (24pin) 145

550W Real, 12cm Fan (24pin) 185

SeaSonic

380W 80+ Bronze Active PFC 12cm Fan S12II-380 (Retail) 270

430W 80+ Bronze Active PFC 12cm Fan S12II-430 (Retail) 350

500W 80+ Bronze Active PFC 12cm Fan S12II-500 (Retail) 380

500W Modular 80+ Bronze Active PFC 12cm Fan M12II-500 (Retail) 435

650W 80+ Active PFC 12cm Fan SS-650HT (Retail) 505

750W Modular 80+ Silver Active PFC 12cm Fan M12D-750 (Retail) 770

Chieftec


450W Active PFC,80+, 14cm Fan, (24pin) 260

550W Active PFC, 12cm Fan (24pin) 310

550W Active PFC,80+, 14cm Fan, (24pin) 340

650W Active PFC, 12cm Fan (24pin) 400

650W Modular 14cm fan, Active PFC, (24pin) 450

650W Modular 14cm fan, Active PFC, 80+, (24pin) 480

750W Modular 14cm fan, Active PFC, (24pin) 530

Thermaltake
TR2 Power W0070 430W Silent (24pin) 230

TR2 Power W0101 550W Silent (24pin) 380

PurePower W0121 600W (24pin) 420

ToughPower W0103 600W PFC (24pin) 535

ToughPower W0116 750W PFC (24pin) 750

ToughPower W0133 1200W PFC (24pin) 1360

ToughPower W0156 1200W PFC (24pin) 1410

Hec
500TD-TF 500W 2x8cm fan 24pin 285

Cougar 550W 12 CM Ultra Quiet Fan Modular 455

Cougar 700W 12 CM Ultra Quiet Fan Modular 540

CoolerMaster
eXtreme Power Plus 500W 12cm Fan 250

eXtreme Power Plus 600W 12cm Fan 390

Silent Pro 500W Modular 13.5cm Fan 450

Silent Pro 600W Modular 13.5cm Fan 580

Corsair
VX 450W Active PFC 12cm Fan 385

HX 450W Active PFC 12cm Fan Modular 415

VX 550W Active PFC 12cm Fan 500

HX 520W Active PFC 12cm Fan Modular 550

HX 620W Active PFC 12cm Fan Modular 630

TX 650W Active PFC 12cm Fan 595

TX 750W Active PFC 12cm Fan 710

TX 850W Active PFC 12cm Fan 825

HX 1000W Active PFC 14cm Fan Modular 1230

Enermax
Tomahawk 405W Active PFC 12cm 245

Tomahawk 450W Active PFC 12cm 330

Tomahawk 500W Active PFC 12cm 380

ECO 80+ 400W Active PFC 12cm Fan PSU 355

ECO 80+ 500W Active PFC 12cm Fan PSU 425

ECO 80+ 620W Active PFC 12cm Fan PSU 530

MODU82+ 425W Active PFC 12cm Fan 430

MODU82+ 525W Active PFC 12cm Fan 550

MODU82+ 625W Active PFC 12cm Fan 695

PRO82+ 525W Active PFC 12cm Fan 520

PRO82+ 625W Active PFC 12cm Fan 650

Liberty ELT620AWT 620W 595
  • Aviable coolers list (same here to fit to main package price list) :
Quote:
3.8nis=1$
Arctic Cooling

Alpine 11 GT (s775,1156) 50

Alpine 11 Pro (s775,1156) 65

Alpine 11 (s775,1156) 50

Alpine 7 GT (s775) 55

Alpine 7 Pro (s775) 55

Alpine 7 (s775 ,754 ,939 ,AM2) 55

Copper Silent 3 CPU Fan For Socket A 55

Freezer 7 LP CPU Fan For s775 90

Alpine 64 Pro CPU Fan For s939,AM2,AM3 65

Freezer 64 LP CPU Fan For 754,939,AM2,AM3 95

Freezer 64 Pro (754, 939, AM2, AM3) 105

Freezer 7 Pro (LGA775) 120

Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Fan 120

Freezer Xtreme Rev.2 CPU Fan 200

Accelero L2 Pro VGA Cooler 80

Thermaltake

Ruby Orb Silent CL-P0391 155

Golden Orb II CL-P0220 155

Blue Orb II Silent CL-P0257 165

V1 AX 110mm Blue Led CPU CL-P0508 195

TMG iA1 CPU Heatpipe Cooler 170

SpinQ CPU Cylinder Heatsink Cooler CL-P0466 280

Zalman

ZM-F1 80cm Silent Case Fan 28

ZM-F2 92cm Silent Case Fan 35

ZM-F3 120mm Silent Case Fan 45

CNPS7500-Cu LED 165

CNPS9300 AT 210

CNPS9500A LED 245

CNPS9700 LED 279

CNPS10X Quiet 285

CNPS10X Extreme Blue LED 350

CNPS9900 Led 350

MFC-3 5.25'' Black Fan Controller 330

CoolerMaster

Cool Drive 6 - 5.25 Front Fan Controler+LCD, Aluminum Hdd Cooler 85

V8 CPU Cooler 270

V10 CPU Cooler 495

Scythe

Kaze Station 3.5 Front Panel USB 2.0,e-Sata,Fan Controller,Mic 120

Mugen II 5 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler 185

Scythe BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler 160

Ninja II Rev B 6 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler 180

Ninja Mini 6 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler 180

Generic

CPU Cooler For s775 40

CPU Cooler For s478 45

CPU Cooler For s1156 50

CPU Cooler For s1366 50

CPU Cooler For AM2/AM3 40

Evercool Buffalo CPU Cooler for Intel s1366 60
p.s. any advice is welcome :) anyway that the parts i got on local supply so tell me what is best choice for that budget and for gaming pc.
Thanks! ]]> d3s http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192331-need-advice-new-station-purchase.html upgrades upgrades upgrades http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192173-upgrades-upgrades-upgrades.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:33:27 GMT Hello everyone. I finally saved up some cash to upgrade my PC so i got a Saphire 4890 1GB Vapor-X which was my priority now when thats out of the... Hello everyone.

I finally saved up some cash to upgrade my PC so i got a Saphire 4890 1GB Vapor-X which was my priority now when thats out of the way im looking into some CPUs and my options are Q8400 and Q9400 but i havent really been tracking the hardware development since it would only make me :drool: all over my keyboard without having the cash to buy stuff.
Im sure ill get some improvement with either of those CPUs as this card is getting seriously bottlenecked by my e4500 atm.
The question being if Q9400 is worth extra 40 euros from Q8400 and what is the difference between them other than 2MB more Cache on 9400 ?
Also i have been looking into some CPU cooling and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on Thermaltake DuOrb for CPU ?

Cheers :) ]]> cstX http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192173-upgrades-upgrades-upgrades.html Monitor goes into Power Saving Mode ? http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192152-monitor-goes-into-power-saving-mode.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:56:02 GMT Could someone give me any hints or suggestions what could be causing my Gateway 18" FPD to go into power saving mode on its own when i am actively using the pc ?

I have the power saving tabs set to never hibernate and have the screen to never go into power saving mode and it has periodically still doing this on occasions while surfing.

Intel p4 2.4Ghz
Nvidia 6200 video card
Antec 480watt P.S.
2 gig pc2700 ram
Windows XP Home edition SP2 IE6.0

I have reseated all boards and the internal housing is dustfree.
The cpu & gpu temps are all running fine.
Video card is only 4 months old with fairly up to date drivers that i used when i installed the new video board over 4 months ago and this phenom just started a few weeks back so i dont figure its a driver issue.

It just did it this morning after a 2 week period when all was fine.
I did a system restore just before this typing back to Friday last week.

All my windows updates are up to date also for my OS.

Regards & Thanks for any replys :confused: ]]> Silverfox http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192152-monitor-goes-into-power-saving-mode.html Monitor Capabilities http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192100-monitor-capabilities.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:06:25 GMT I currently have a PS3 and PC hooked up to an LCD TV and I was considering getting a higher resolution. Quite a few of the decent spec monitors come... I currently have a PS3 and PC hooked up to an LCD TV and I was considering getting a higher resolution.
Quite a few of the decent spec monitors come with HDMI ports and I was wondering if anyone knew if a PS3 would work properly through a monitor's HDMI port. I don't use any other aspect of my TV so I have no problem with a lack of speakers, aerial, scart, etc. ]]> Takaharu http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192100-monitor-capabilities.html Fan/Heatsink/Cpu Overheating question http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192070-fan-heatsink-cpu-overheating-question.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:31:27 GMT A guy gave me his PC to look at, he said it would shut off after around 30 minutes or so. It has a e2200 dual core pentium in it. After having the... A guy gave me his PC to look at, he said it would shut off after around 30 minutes or so. It has a e2200 dual core pentium in it. After having the PC on for only about 15-20 seconds, the bios says the CPU temp is 70 degrees C. I checked the intel site it says the max temp for that processor is around 73 degrees. I am sure that is a conservative number, but I dont think the CPU should be reaching 70 that fast. I have not seen it go past 71, but I have not left the computer on for very long. The fan/heatsink assembly seems loose and wiggles a little, I dont know if that is the problem or not. I can unscrew the fan/heatsink part, but there is a black thing the fan screws into that I am not sure how to take off (that is the piece that is loose). I will try to post a link to a picture.

First pic is the black piece the fan screws into. Like i said this piece seems loose, but not sure how to remove it or fix the problem if that is the problem.



This pic is just the bottom of the fan, the 4 screws are what screws into the black piece.

]]> Jitter http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192070-fan-heatsink-cpu-overheating-question.html Processor and Gaming http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192068-processor-gaming.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:11:46 GMT Hey, I've been struggling with some inconsistent framerates in games 25-250. I'm pretty confident the problem has to do with my Opteron 185. I was wondering what parts of the rendering process that the CPU is most responsible for so I can lower the settings? My system specs are as follows:

AMD Opteron 185 @ 2.88GHz
Radeon HD 4850 @ 675-1100
2GB Corsair XMS Platinum
500GB Barracuda 7200RPM HDD

The games I'm trying to play are Call of Duty 5 and Tom Clancy's HAWX. Everything seems to run fairly smooth until there's a great deal of smoke, or I look at a large part of the map. ]]> ftd86 http://www.driverheaven.net/hardware-discussion-support/192068-processor-gaming.html