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WTF is going on with my computer??

Hey guys, Did a virus scan with AVG on my windows 7, found a number of viruses and Trojans. It asked me to restart so I did, and now the computer keeps crashing after the Windows loading logo. Pressing F8 to get into safe mode usually works, but now it just crashes my computer and restarts. I...
- SmackAHobo
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- May 15, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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Can't access BIOS or boot from CD

Pressing DEL takes me to the boot manager where I can either run Windows 7 or do a Memory diagnostic test and pressing F12 gives me the boot manager which says windows has failed to start and I need to use the Windows disk to repair...... I just want to format and do a clean install, but I need...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #3
- May 12, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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Can't access BIOS or boot from CD

Hey guys, When pressing F10 to access BIOS, it takes me to the "edit boot options" screen. All I need to do is boot from CD so I can format the drive and reinstall windows. Does anyone know how I can set the boot options to CD from this screen and/or how to access the BIOS to change the boot...
- SmackAHobo
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- May 12, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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Xbox 360 LAN switch advice

Sorry, what is FS/FT? So the best bet would be to buy 2 x 10/100 Switches and link them via a gigabit switch? Is the TP-Link Switch I posted above any good? Also, what about DHCP, is it required for 360 Lans? If so, what would be the best way to use it?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #5
- Dec 12, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Xbox 360 LAN switch advice

I'm getting 2x24 port switches because that will likely be a minimum once this LAN kicks off and attendees become greater. Is the 10/100 24 port switch above sufficient for these LAN's?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #3
- Dec 11, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Xbox 360 LAN switch advice

Hi guys, I'm looking to start up Xbox 360 Lans in my local area for a bit of fun. There are no other console LAN events happening in my area so there is likely to be huge interest if setup correctly. I'm looking for some advice/info on the best switches to use for 360 LAN's and the best way to...
- SmackAHobo
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- Dec 11, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Networking
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What the hell happened to my PC?

I tried removing 1 HDD and then another, both came up with boot errors. I then plugged them back in and the Windows Boot Manager came up with an error saying that Winload.exe failed to load because the application is missing or corrupt.? Thoughts?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #16
- Aug 19, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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What the hell happened to my PC?

Anyone have any ideas as to what the problem is?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #4
- Aug 18, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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What the hell happened to my PC?

Sorry about that, here are the details:   Intel Core i7 2600K   Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3   Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard   GeForce GTX 580 3GB Phantom 3x HDD - 2x 500gb WD & 1x TB WD Thoughts?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #3
- Aug 18, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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What the hell happened to my PC?

Hey guys, Last night I was on my computer and at one point or another it started to really drag and slow down quite substantially. Opening files and even clicking on the start button made my computer freeze for about a minute or more; which it had never done previously. I thought it might help...
- SmackAHobo
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- Aug 18, 2011
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Computer Building
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Small case with heaps of space?

Thanks guys, some good cases there. I'm also looking for the ability to hotswap in the front drive bays. Are there any cases that come with hotswappable connectors in the front bays?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #6
- Nov 4, 2010
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Small case with heaps of space?

Hey guys, well i'm sick of carting around my massive Thermaltake Armor case, I start sweating just looking at the damn thing. Therefore i'm trying to find a decent case that is fairly light but has a substantial amount of space for HDD's, say 5 or 6. Anyone know of a good case for this? Thanks
- SmackAHobo
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- Nov 2, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Home Cinema - No PC sound

According to this: http://techreport.com/articles.x/14355 I need to connect it up.
- SmackAHobo
- Post #5
- May 14, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Home Cinema - No PC sound

I have a Nvidia 9800 GX2. http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_9800_gx2_us.html It says in the above link under "features" that it can do both A/V. Not sure what you mean about hooked up internally.
- SmackAHobo
- Post #3
- May 14, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Home Cinema - No PC sound

Hey guys, Just set up a home cinema the other day but i'm having a little problem with sound from the PC. I've got my 360 connected via HDMI to my HDTV and then running an optical cable through to my Surround Sound System / Bluray player. I can get sound from the 360 quite easily. However, I'm...
- SmackAHobo
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- May 14, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Audio Components
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Wireless failure

Hey guys, A couple of days ago my wireless internet stopped working. I've tried repairing it, but it says "The windows wireless service can not be started". Any idea as to how i can fix this? Thanks
- SmackAHobo
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- Aug 19, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Most powerful gfx card?

Thanks guys! Some awesome info. I thought i'd check out the price compared to performance ratio and see if it was worth it. I went to an Australian store and the Nvidia GTX295 is $739 and is exactly the same as the ATI 4870x2. So, i think i'll go for the the 295.
- SmackAHobo
- Post #20
- Jun 6, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Most powerful gfx card?

So there isn't a 2gb card out atm? There was a card that i read about that apparently puts out 2.5Teraflops of GPU power. Know anything about that? Thanks again
- SmackAHobo
- Post #9
- Jun 5, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Most powerful gfx card?

That card looks preeeetty awesome! I heard that there was a 2Gb gfx card out, but i'm not sure about the brand. Know anything about that?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #4
- Jun 5, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Most powerful gfx card?

Hey guys, I'm sorry if this question has been asked a thousand times but i'm in a bit of a rush atm. So, i was just wondering what the most powerful gfx card is at the moment? I recently had a 9800Gx2 1Gb, but i want to go even better now (its been a while since i upgraded). So whats the most...
- SmackAHobo
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- Jun 5, 2009
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

What about the software to be able to change servers from my own computer, any idea?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #18
- Oct 24, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

Nice advice guys. Fullmetal, I'd like to get 2 server computers and keep it around $1000 for both. What about the OS? Can i use vista? Finally, is there any program out there where i can manage both of these server computers (Eg, changing a particular level or even changing the type of game...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #16
- Oct 23, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

Well i'm now looking to buy some server computers and i was wondering if this hardware would be enough. Would an 80GB WD 7200Rpm HDD be powerful enough? or do i really need to go for SCSI/raptor drives? I'd get about 2 -4GB of ram, 2 at the minimum? Also, do these servers require a GFX card...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #13
- Oct 23, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

Also, when buying a computer purely for use as a server, does it have to have certain requirements such as OS or parts?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #11
- Oct 22, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

Thanks a lot for the wonderful and informative posts guys. If anyone else has any thoughts / ideas / info they'd like to share, please feel free. Thanks
- SmackAHobo
- Post #10
- Oct 22, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

We will be running multiple game servers at the same time, so that we can cater for all different styles of gaming. So how will this effect the network? Games include: CSS C&C F.E.A.R Crysis / WH Company of Heroes COD4 BF2 Quake III UT2004 / 2007 Can 1 server run a CSS, Crysis...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #6
- Oct 21, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

Can anyone answer any of my questions?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #4
- Oct 21, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

We're looking at 25 - 50 People. As it becomes more popular, more people will come.
- SmackAHobo
- Post #3
- Oct 20, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Lan Party - A couple of questions

Hey guys, I'm planning on running a lan party and i'm trying to map out as much as possible beforehand so that i don't run into any problems. If you could be as informative as possible in your responses it would be really helpful (Links to sites, info, long lists of personal opinions ect)...
- SmackAHobo
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- Oct 20, 2008
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Networking
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Computer keeps crashing, need help asap.

Bump...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #10
- Sep 29, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer keeps crashing, need help asap.

Anyone know anything about the "ff" error??
- SmackAHobo
- Post #9
- Sep 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer keeps crashing, need help asap.

I tried to turn my computer on tonight to see if it would work and it did. I watched the led light and it flickered through a bunch of numbers and stopped on C7. On the screen it said, "Warning, sytem now in safe mode. Please reset CMOS and memory frequency" (or something very similar), so i...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #8
- Sep 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer keeps crashing, need help asap.

No, my friend had encountered this problem before and said that its the instant ff problem. Also, we tried fixing it the other night and we've switched it on/off numerous times, is that really bad?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #6
- Sep 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer keeps crashing, need help asap.

When i say crash, i mean the whole computer shuts off, like when you have a black out. There are still lights on my mobo, but i'm unable to turn it back on. I've tried everything with the the power cord, i've left it out a lot longer than 10-15 seconds aswell and it seems its pretty random when...
- SmackAHobo
- Post #4
- Sep 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer keeps crashing, need help asap.

Hey guys, i was watching a movie on my computer the other day and it just crashed/turned off. i orignally thought the power had gone out but the lights were still on. Now everytime i try to turn on my computer, the fans start spinning, the led lights come on and then it crashes and the power...
- SmackAHobo
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- Sep 22, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Lan Management..how??

@Leros, is there any software to do this? How do i achieve QoS? I really want a main computer that can control everything, is there any software to do that? Thanks again
- SmackAHobo
- Post #5
- Sep 14, 2008
- Forum: Windows
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Gaming Lan Management..how??

Hey guys, I'm going to be running a rather large LAN party soon (50+ people) and i was wondering if there is any software that i can use to monitor the network? What i mean is, we all know what happens at LAN partys (Gaming & File sharing, right?). Obviously the main intention of the LAN...
- SmackAHobo
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- Sep 13, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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OS needs repair

Tried that mate, no go. Anyone else have any ideas?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #3
- May 13, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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OS needs repair

Hey guys, Just a little problem i'm having with a laptop at the moment. My mums laptop decided to die the other day. On startup we get this message "Windows could not start because the following file is either missing or corrupt, Windows\System32\Config\System. It says i can repair it using...
- SmackAHobo
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- May 11, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Computer won't boot

Does anyone know?
- SmackAHobo
- Post #6
- Jan 6, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building

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