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Notebook battery draining when it shouldn't?

Yeah, That's what I'm doing but would still like to know why something like this would occur.
- barlav
- Post #3
- Jul 17, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Notebook battery draining when it shouldn't?

When I use my notebook computer with my car power adapter it drains the battery completely before switching over to the AC power. When I use the regular power adapter in the house it only uses AC power and does not drain the battery unless I unplug the power adapter from it. Any idea why my car...
- barlav
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- Jul 17, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Installing xp on Sata drive with pci controller. Doable?

I would like to add a sata drive to my system. I will still have a regular ide hooked up for storage. Will I be able to intall my XP OS on the sata drive?
- barlav
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- Dec 6, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer won't start!

Before ripping everything apart try resetting the cmos
- barlav
- Post #5
- Oct 25, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT3 Ultra Random crashes with 1024MB Memory

For anyone who may read this in the future here is a good discussion on possible issues with ddr slots. Some describe the same exact issues I'm, experiencing. http://www.overclockers.com/articles561/index02.asp
- barlav
- Post #8
- Mar 15, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT3 Ultra Random crashes with 1024MB Memory

Thanks sandorski perhaps that is what I'll do. Sure beats having to rebuild the pc and reformat etc.. :)
- barlav
- Post #7
- Mar 15, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT3 Ultra Random crashes with 1024MB Memory

I checked the manual and there is no ECC requirement. Also tried 2.6V - 2.8V for vdimm but it didn't help. It crashed on each setting. I'm thinking it's time for a new motherboard unless there is something else I can try? This is a really frustrating problem. Thanks :)
- barlav
- Post #5
- Mar 15, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT3 Ultra Random crashes with 1024MB Memory

Thanks AndyHui, I haven't tried that. It's set at auto now. What would be a safe value or should I just start at the first vaule and work my way up and observe the results? Thanks again.
- barlav
- Post #3
- Mar 15, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT3 Ultra Random crashes with 1024MB Memory

I have 2 256MB sticks and 1 512MB stick of PC2100 DDR Crucial RAM. If I run the pc with either 256 stick and the 512 stick everything is rock solid. (Regardless of which memory slots I use). As soon as I put both 256MB sticks in along with the 512MB sticks the instablity comes back and the...
- barlav
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- Mar 15, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time for new power supply?

I've recently added a Radeon 9700 pro to my system (Was using a gf3 ti200). I've been running with the Antec 300W PS that came with my SX830 case. I also have 2 7200 RPM hard drives, sound card, dvd, cd-rw, nic and a few usb add on cards. Runs ok most of the time but since the adding of the...
- barlav
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- Mar 1, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bad Power Supply?

I had a situation where I was unable to get a pc to post. I thought it was the motherboad but I swapped it out with another and it still wouldn't post. I found that when I unplug the cord from the PS and plug it back in, the 2nd time I power it up it will post. If I shut it down it will no...
- barlav
- Thread
- Oct 13, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Inserting PCI sound card with PC on?

Thanks for all the help. I decided to swap out the motherboard. After all of that I went to boot up and it did not post. Naturally at that point I thought it was the CPU (Since I used different memory and video card). I didn't think it was the Power supply since it's a relatively new case and...
- barlav
- Post #5
- Oct 13, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Inserting PCI sound card with PC on?

I'm currently troubleshooting a pc problem where the pc won't post when powered on. The owner told me he was upgrading his sound card. He mentioned that he plugged it into the pci slot with the computer on!!!! He said that the pc and sound card worked for a day without any problems. The pc was...
- barlav
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- Oct 13, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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UT2003 Maximum settings?

I currently have a GeForce 3 Ti 200 64MB video card along with an Athlon XP 2000 and 512MB DDR RAM. Needless to say I cannot even come close to running UT2003 with high resolution with all settings at maximum. I am interested in buying a Radeon 9700 Pro and would like to know if this would...
- barlav
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- Oct 5, 2002
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Keep same IP address each time wireless network card is plugged in?

Thanks. My network is one at home, so I do control the DHCP server. I will look into assigning a static ip address.
- barlav
- Post #3
- Aug 30, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Keep same IP address each time wireless network card is plugged in?

When I unplug my laptop's wireless network card and then plug it back in later, it has problems connecting to the network due to ZoneAlarm pro. When I plug the card back in it uses a different Ip address for the laptop then it did before and this causes Zone Alarm to block it's access. Is there...
- barlav
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- Aug 30, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Auto/Air Power Adapter For Laptop

I'm having trouble finding an auto/air power adapter for my compaq presario 730us laptop. Can anyone recommend one or list ones that would be compatible? The power specs are: 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz and I've found ones with those specs. What I'm not sure of is the tip I would need to connect to my...
- barlav
- Thread
- Aug 19, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop And Wireless Network

great. thanks.
- barlav
- Post #6
- Aug 15, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Laptop And Wireless Network

Thanks for the responses. BenRosey, is there a cheaper card somewhere?
- barlav
- Post #4
- Aug 15, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Laptop And Wireless Network

I'm relatively new to wireless networking. I have one setup at home and it works well with my desktop Pc's. I am going to buy laptop and I want to make sure that it will work with my wireless network before I make the purchase. The laptop I'm going to buy is a Dell Inspiron 2600 and it's listed...
- barlav
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2002
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Networking
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Alpha Pal8045 Mounting Hardware

Does anyone know where I could obtain just the moutning hardware for the Alpha Pal8045? Thanks :)
- barlav
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- Jul 16, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Why is my AMD XP 2000 1.67 is only running at 1.25?

Thanks a ton Eymar. That did it. :)
- barlav
- Post #3
- Jul 12, 2002
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Why is my AMD XP 2000 1.67 is only running at 1.25?

I just upgraded to an MIS KT3 Ultra and an AMD 2000 1.67. My SiSoft system summary shows it as AMD Athlon(tm) @ 1.25 Ghz. Anyone know what I can do to get it running at 1.67 Ghz? SiSoft says the multiplier is at 13X. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
- barlav
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- Jul 12, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Antec 300W PS enough for Ahtlon XP 2000?

I'm upgrading to DDR along with an Athlon XP 2000 1.67 Ghz CPU. I currently run a t-bird 1Ghz, 2 7200 RPM hard drives and a GeForce3 Ti200. Will my Antec 300W power supply ( http://www.antec-inc.com/product/powers/p303xp_spe.html)? suffice? I'm thinking it will be fine but just want to make...
- barlav
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- Jul 8, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Noise factor: Vantec Tornado vs GlobalWin Fop-32

Does anyone know how much louder the Vantec Tornado 80x38mm, 84CFM fan is than the Fan on the GlobalWin Fop-32? Thanks :)
- barlav
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- Jun 29, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Bad Power Supply?

Just bought an Antec KS282 case with 300 watt power supply and a new motherboard. It didn't post the first time I booted up. I reset the cmos and then it posted. I setup some bios settings and then I restarted. Again it didn't post. Powered down restarted still no post. I then turned the switch...
- barlav
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- Apr 19, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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XP networking issue?

I've been running fine for months and now all of the sudden I can't connect to AIM, ICQ, Quake Servers, Unreal Servers VPN servers. I have no problems with surfing, downloading or email though. Also have no problems connecting to file sharing apps (Bearshare,Morpheus etc..) Anyone know what...
- barlav
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- Feb 22, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What happened to my xp networking connections?

I've been running fine for months and now all of the sudden I can't connect to AIM, ICQ, Quake Servers, Unreal Servers VPN servers. I have no problems with surfing or email though. Anyone know what could be going on here? Thanks!
- barlav
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- Feb 22, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Networking
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Setting up home network

Thanks a ton!!! for both responses. I am sure they both will help me get setup. I'm looking into them now. Thanks again! :)
- barlav
- Post #4
- Feb 18, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Setting up home network

Hi, I have 2 pc's both with NIC's. One's Windows XP Pro and the other is W2K Pro. I'm new to networking and I'm trying to set up the 2 on a small home network and I'm not quite sure how to do it. Can anyone get me started or point me in the direction of some good info on this topic? Can I do it...
- barlav
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Anyone modded a Gainward GF3 Ti200??

I've been running rock solid at 235/530 for about a month. I can't believe the performance I'm getting out of this card for the price. It's no wonder why this card is an AnandTech Editor's choice for the Ti200 cards!! SWEET!!! :)
- barlav
- Post #25
- Jan 30, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Poll: Medal of Honor Singleplayer Demo

Hit your "use" button on each one and then run like hell
- barlav
- Post #37
- Jan 13, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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GeForce3 TI 200 64MB VS ATI Radeon 7500 64MB

The GeForce3 TI 200 it is! Gaming will be the focus of my purchase. Thanks!
- barlav
- Post #8
- Jan 6, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GeForce3 TI 200 64MB VS ATI Radeon 7500 64MB

I'm trying to decide between a GeForce3 TI 200 64MB VS ATI Radeon 7500 64MB. Is there any big qulaity difference between the 2? Thanks for any insights.
- barlav
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2002
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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PCI USB Port with Lucent or Opti Chipset?

I'm looking for a PCI USB Port with a Lucent or Opti Chipset? Can someone recommend one? Thanks!
- barlav
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- Dec 29, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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msi k7t turbo2 + Ac 97 + Windows XP?

I can't seem to get the Ac 97 built in sound detected on my msi k7t turbo2 using windows xp. Has anyone else had this or heard of this problem? All BIOS settings are correct. Is a flash needed? I'm trying W2K as I write this message to see if I can narrow the problem to a mobo problem since I...
- barlav
- Thread
- Dec 26, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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250W enough for a Duron 950?

Thanks for all the replies. I'm glad it should work. It will save me from having to return the case and get another one. I think that Enlight cases have good quality power supplies. I'll go with it and hope for the bets.
- barlav
- Post #6
- Dec 13, 2001
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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250W enough for a Duron 950?

I ordered the wrong case. I meant to get one with a 300w PS and I accidently ordered one with a 250W PS. The case is the Enlight EN-7101. Will this be enough to run a Duron 950 along with a DVD,floppy,hard drive and GeForce 2MX? Thanks.
- barlav
- Thread
- Dec 12, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Cable Modem causing video screw up

Thanks. Tried that. NIC was built into mobo. Disabled that and then installed PCI NIC, same problem. Tried it in all pci slots with same result and checked IRQ's and there were no conflicts. Any other thoughts?
- barlav
- Post #3
- Dec 7, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cable Modem causing video screw up

I'm troubleshooting a pc problem. When cable modem is connected to NIC in the video is screwed up. It scrolls the screen. The video starts in the middle of the screen and then wraps such that the right part of the picture shows on the left part of the screen. This problem occurs using power dvd...
- barlav
- Thread
- Dec 7, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building

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