http://www.computerforum.com/ Forum to discuss the latest desktop computers on the market en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.computerforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.computerforum.com/ http://www.computerforum.com/164260-shutdown-after-backup.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:35 GMT I just built my new computer and I like to do periodic backups but I dont want to leave my computer running all night but if i do it while im using it i get lag. My queston is is there away to make it shut down after the backup is completed? Im using macrium reflect free so there isnt that... I just built my new computer and I like to do periodic backups but I dont want to leave my computer running all night but if i do it while im using it i get lag. My queston is is there away to make it shut down after the backup is completed?

Im using macrium reflect free so there isnt that freature incorperated
could i like schedual a task to happen when the program closes?
or maybe use a vbscript?

thanks all help is apreciated ]]> Desktop Computers kzr22 http://www.computerforum.com/164260-shutdown-after-backup.html http://www.computerforum.com/164255-make-iso-image-entire-hardrive-possible.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:01 GMT Hi everyone, is it possible to create an ISO image of an entire hardrive and put it on a usb thumb drive? all the data is about 5 gbs is there a good program that does this? thx Matt Hi everyone, is it possible to create an ISO image of an entire hardrive and put it on a usb thumb drive? all the data is about 5 gbs

is there a good program that does this?

thx

Matt ]]> Desktop Computers mtb211 http://www.computerforum.com/164255-make-iso-image-entire-hardrive-possible.html http://www.computerforum.com/164231-cheap-desktops-around-400-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:53:38 GMT hey there, i've been looking to buy a pre-built desktop, and i've decided to get one on black friday. the problem is, I can't find a good one.. they have good processors and memory (sometimes too much memory), but they seem to have bad or integrated graphic cards, which i am NOT looking for.. I just want to be able to multitask and be able to play some games occasionally.

Are there any decent desktops that fit the category? I've had my eye on acers for a while, but i recently found out most of them had integrated graphic cards, so i guess i won't be getting them.

oh, and by the way, i have about 550 bucks for the complete set (meaning monitor, tower, keyboard, etc.). So yeah, can anyone recommend me some good pre built computer? thanks in advance!

ps. I'm sorry if some of the stuff i said were wrong or contradictory, i'm not very knowledgeable about computers, that's why i'm asking you guys this haha ]]> Desktop Computers jkwonman http://www.computerforum.com/164231-cheap-desktops-around-400-a.html http://www.computerforum.com/164230-please-delete-wrong-thread.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:50:37 GMT hey there, i've been looking to buy a pre-built desktop, and i've decided to get one on black friday. the problem is, I can't find a good one.. they have good processors and memory (sometimes too much memory), but they seem to have bad or integrated graphic cards, which i am NOT looking for.. I just want to be able to multitask and be able to play some games occasionally.

EDIT: my bad, i clicked "post" accidentally.. i can't find the button to delete so, i'll just let this die. ]]> Desktop Computers jkwonman http://www.computerforum.com/164230-please-delete-wrong-thread.html http://www.computerforum.com/164223-halp-meh.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:42 GMT Ok, so my computer (desktop) was giving me a message upon booting that said Unknown CPU Type and not allowing it to further boot. So i figured maybe its just dusty and not getting good contact. So i took it apart, cleaned it, and put it back together. Now when i boot it runs for about 5 seconds... Ok, so my computer (desktop) was giving me a message upon booting that said Unknown CPU Type and not allowing it to further boot. So i figured maybe its just dusty and not getting good contact. So i took it apart, cleaned it, and put it back together. Now when i boot it runs for about 5 seconds before turning off and it makes this really obnoxious alarm noise. . .i have no idea whats wrong someone help please??? ]]> Desktop Computers DyingtoLive http://www.computerforum.com/164223-halp-meh.html http://www.computerforum.com/164220-audacity-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:46 GMT I just got the new verson of audacity and it wanted me to get Lame_v3.98.2_for_Audacity_on_Windows.exe So I did and installed it and it installed to C:/program files/audacity I may miss type the Slsses Anyway it works but wen I go to start programs it is not in the list why??? ... I just got the new verson of audacity and it wanted me to get
Lame_v3.98.2_for_Audacity_on_Windows.exe

So I did and installed it and it installed to C:/program files/audacity

I may miss type the Slsses

Anyway it works but wen I go to start programs it is not in the list why???

it installed into it?? ]]> Desktop Computers robertbiferi http://www.computerforum.com/164220-audacity-help.html http://www.computerforum.com/164209-program-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:02:43 GMT Can anyone tell me if Avast Virus program is FREE?? I got it and it is runing but wen I go to use it or do anything with it it wants me to Register it. Then I click ok and it tells me invelled Registration code. Then if I click on Demo Verson tab it says 30 days left. is it free or... Can anyone tell me if Avast Virus program is FREE??
I got it and it is runing but wen I go to use it or do anything with it it wants me to Register it.

Then I click ok and it tells me invelled Registration code.

Then if I click on Demo Verson tab it says 30 days left.

is it free or am I useing it wrong?? ]]> Desktop Computers robertbiferi http://www.computerforum.com/164209-program-help.html http://www.computerforum.com/164207-build-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:17 GMT I have a problem or at least a decision to make. Right now I have what I feel is a very antiquated computer as per what I am able to do versus what I would like to do. I have upgraded it constantly over the years and its done relatively well but now I am surely in the market for something else. ... I have a problem or at least a decision to make. Right now I have what I feel is a very antiquated computer as per what I am able to do versus what I would like to do. I have upgraded it constantly over the years and its done relatively well but now I am surely in the market for something else. I would like to build as I am not a fan of Best Buy types. The specs of my current computer is below. My question is what kind of advancements can I put in my build computer that would satisfy much more than my current computer design. Product suggestions as well as web links would be awesome. Thanks.


Current Build:

Compaq computer system with ACPI x86-based PC
Running Windows 7
AMD Sempron 1800 mhz
ATI Xpress 200 chipset
2560 PC3200 DDR SDRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256 mb
17" CRT (dual screens)
372.6 GB total split between 3 drives
DVD-ROM

New computer must be able to handle the following:
Multi-tasking significantly
Able to handle graphic intensive programs like the entire Adobe lineup . Poser, as well as the wide spectrum of programming
Decent audio capabilities as well as video capabilities
Expandable, upgradable, and fast
Capable of still running fast with dual screens


I hope I can get some advice on this because I have been searching these computer websites like Newegg and 3BTech and they have all kinds of parts I can use to build a good one with. ]]> Desktop Computers speckledapple http://www.computerforum.com/164207-build-question.html http://www.computerforum.com/164203-ram-cpu-mobo.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:16:20 GMT need help deciding for a trio to go into a build that is going to happen over time my budget is 350 no more no less o and almost forgot its going to be a gaming comp:D need help deciding for a trio to go into a build that is going to happen over time
my budget is 350 no more no less o and almost forgot its going to be a gaming comp:D ]]> Desktop Computers jasonwow http://www.computerforum.com/164203-ram-cpu-mobo.html http://www.computerforum.com/164192-need-some-help-new-build.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:54:52 GMT Hey guys i'm building my second PC and those are the parts that i'm going to get soon:

1. CPU - Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz

2. Motherboard - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX

3. GPU - Radeon HD 5870

4. RAM - OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

5. Hard Drive - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"

6. Case - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP

7 Power Supply - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS

I have two questions that i want to ask:

1. Which one do you think is better Sapphire or XFX for video card brand? ( i want to get one of those two but need some opinions on them.)

2. Will the power supply be good for this build or i need a bigger one? If i need a bigger one what will you suggest me to get?

i'm currently going to purchase everything from newegg.

Thanks. ]]> Desktop Computers lubo4444 http://www.computerforum.com/164192-need-some-help-new-build.html http://www.computerforum.com/164187-computer-froze-boot.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:41:07 GMT i power on my computer today and nothing but some 'N' charcter with an accent on it and a bright green square right beside it appeared. nothing happened past that point so i just restarted and it was ok. anyone know what this is? my computer has been acting up alot lately so im a bit worried ]]> Desktop Computers HELP_ME http://www.computerforum.com/164187-computer-froze-boot.html http://www.computerforum.com/164169-build-suggestions.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:46:24 GMT what do you think of the specs? Motherboard- Asus P5QC Processor- Intel Core 2 Quad. 2.83 Ghz (Q9550) Memory- Kingston Dual Channel DDR- II 800 Mhz 4GB Graphics Card-NVidia GTS250 + TV OUT + DVI (1GB) Hard Drive- SATA-II 500 GB (W.D/Seagate) Burner- DVD Burner (LG/Asus/NEC Sony) 24X Case-... what do you think of the specs?

Motherboard- Asus P5QC
Processor- Intel Core 2 Quad. 2.83 Ghz (Q9550)
Memory- Kingston Dual Channel DDR- II 800 Mhz 4GB
Graphics Card-NVidia GTS250 + TV OUT + DVI (1GB)
Hard Drive- SATA-II 500 GB (W.D/Seagate)
Burner- DVD Burner (LG/Asus/NEC Sony) 24X
Case- Thermaltake Strike MX
OS- Windows 7 Pro
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Post any thoughts and suggestions .. within budget reason obviously..
And- what do you think.. Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit? (I thought about going 64)

Thanks ]]> Desktop Computers yguinor http://www.computerforum.com/164169-build-suggestions.html http://www.computerforum.com/164153-both-computers-down-help-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:55:41 GMT Both of my systems are either not functioning or barely running.
I'll start with the vista system. I had trouble where it wouldn't boot because it had this blue screen that kept saying something different every time. Then I started it in Safe Mode, but it wouldn't boot entirely (just stopped booting). Shortly after I managed to boot windows, but windows only runs the bare minimum of programs and I can only go into my computer and view photos, none of the audio/video programs work, and I can't open internet explorer or firefox. What should I do? It's a custom computer so I'm not sure how many shops will take it in to get fixed.

Okay, now for my xp system. Apparently I had only shut it down in hibernate mode before we moved. So, now, when I hook it up and start it up, the screen often won't even show anything, and if it does windows doesn't start up. Help please? ]]> Desktop Computers lincsman http://www.computerforum.com/164153-both-computers-down-help-please.html http://www.computerforum.com/164152-desktop-memory-graphics-issue.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:41:49 GMT So I'm sure this is a noob-ish question but I'll ask anyhow,,

Have an older PC with the following specs. (5 years old or so)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
4GB RAM
500GB HDD 7200rpm
250GB HDD 4200rpm
ATI Radeon 4350 1GB gpu
Windows 7- 64-bit Professional

The RAM is showing 4GB (3.25GB usable)...why is this?

Don't usually get this on 64-bit o/s...

Any other specs needed, just ask.. ]]> Desktop Computers Laquer Head http://www.computerforum.com/164152-desktop-memory-graphics-issue.html http://www.computerforum.com/164149-computer-my-car.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:30 GMT i have just installed a computer in my car and i want to connect it to my head unit to play music through the speakers, the head unit is a kenwood and has a usb connector for an ipod, the computer is running windows xp, is there any way to connect the head unit to the computer's usb and make the head unit think an ipod is controling it? Thanks for your help, any advise is appricated! ]]> Desktop Computers dieferbiefer http://www.computerforum.com/164149-computer-my-car.html