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Do It Yourself PC Building - Part III - Motherboards, Power Supplies, CasesInterested in building your own computer, but don't know how to make heads or tails of what parts you need or which one to choose? Over this three part series we'll be looking at the necessary components, as well as important and dependent stats for each. In this Part III, we'll be taking a look at motherboards, power supplies and cases.
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Do It Yourself PC Building - Part II - Video and Sound Cards, Optical and Hard DrivesInterested in building your own computer, but don't know how to make heads or tails of what parts you need or which one to choose? Over this three part series we'll be looking at the necessary components, as well as important and dependent stats for each.
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Do It Yourself PC Building - Part I - Processors and MemoryInterested in building your own computer, but don't know how to make heads or tails of what parts you need or which one to choose? Over this three part series we'll be looking at the necessary components, as well as important and dependent stats for each.
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Is my computer safe during a thunderstorm? Parasyte: Right now I have my computer hooked up to an extension cord, which is plugged into a surge protector. If a severe thunderstorm passes by, is my computer safe from damage, or does it need to be plugged directly into the surge protector? |
3 weeks ago |
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How well can this machine play video games? Parasyte:
Intel Core i7-940 processor |
11 months ago |
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What computer are you currently sporting? bobbonew:
Everyone has different tastes in computers, whether it be a Laptop/PC, AMD/Intel, or HP/Sony. We're curious to know what you guys and gals currently use to surf Questional. |
1 year ago |
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What is the issue with my computer? Deviant Audio: My network adapter likes to go screwy sometimes. It will seemingly arbitrarily cease functioning until I reboot. Even then it may take a few reboots to properly continue. |
1 year ago |
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220 |
What are some good music playing programs? Deviant Audio: Windows Media Player is really irritating. I am not sure why I have dealt with it for so long. (2 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Do you buy games for the computer or for consoles? Parasyte:
I'll buy games for PC only if it's only available on the PC. If it's for consoles, I'll get it there. |
2 years ago |
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285 |
How bad is overheating my laptop? Parasyte: My cousin says if I don't let the air vent, it's pretty bad, but I've seen no negative side effects yet, apart from heat, (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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Why will my computer not restart? Deviant Audio: It refuses for some reason. (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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164 |
How can I get my wireless internet to work? sherbear: I recently had wireless set up in my old apartment and I moved into a house.. I set everythign back up and got the cable guy to come and the internet is working on my base computer that is connected to the wall... but my laptop wont get a wireless connection.... helps! (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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What Are You Expecting From Google Chrome OS? Vermillion:
Like you may or may not know, Google announced they are going to work on their own operating system, Chrome OS, based on minimalist yet useful features. |
2 years ago |
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When was the first computer invented? (Guest) (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Do you think people are too addicted to television, computers and the like? bobbonew: There is a really intersting [link name=Onion article which I agree with wholeheartedly. People need to learn to think for themselves. Your opinions? (6 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How many running computers do you have at your house? Chiggins (5 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Is there a way to block spam on my computer? pandabear: How do I go about doing this? (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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I'm looking to buy a laptop, any advice? ryanwhits:
What are some things to look for and standard specs if I'm using it for general web browsing, music playback, and a bunch of engineering stuff? |
2 years ago |
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Why is my laptop randomly shutting down? Deviant Audio: It has done it several times today, and has done it in the past, albeit less frequently. (5 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Do you think it is good or bad to download every update for your computer and internet applications? Kenbo (2 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Parasyte: I'm typing this on my HP laptop, but I also have a desktop, that doesn't seem to have any brand at all. (11 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Is it bad for your eyes to stare at a computer screen all day? Kenbo: If so, why? What harms your eyes? (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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What music player do you use on your computer? Kenbo: I use iTunes, I like it a lot and I'm use to it. What other music players are out there? Are they better than iTunes? (7 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How long do you think it'll be before computers go 128-bit? Parasyte (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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Is it better to turn the computer off or put it in a sleep mode when not using it? Kenbo: What do you do? I always thought it was better to turn it off when not using it. A lot of my friends and family leave it on all the time. Just curious what is better for the computer. (4 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Why do I experience this problem with Photoshop Elements? Parasyte:
Every now and then, my Photoshop (Elements 6.0) won't let me use colors, only black, white and grey. No matter how many times I change it, it keeps switching back to grey. |
2 years ago |
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How big were the first computers? Parasyte: I heard they were the size of refrigerators. (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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What is a good program to use to record music with my computer? Deviant Audio: Mixing/mastering capabilities would be necessary as well. (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How many computers do you have? Parasyte:
I have like 4, my desktop, my laptop, an older desktop (which, somehow some important piece of hardware disappeared from), and a very very bad/old laptop, which I never use. |
2 years ago |
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What kind of computer language would I need to know to make a forum? Parasyte: Would it be HTML, Javascript, PHP, what? (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How many computer languages do you know? Parasyte: I know some HTML, a little bit of Javascript, some BASIC, and maybe some more. (5 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Is it really necessary to have a anti virus program on your computer? Kenbo (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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What kind of program would I need to make computer games? Parasyte: And, what kind of code would I need to know? (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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bobbonew: Really is it? Technically I think its just a computer but instead of circuit and hard drives there are neurons and chemicals transferring and storing information. What do you guys think? (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How long do you spend online daily? Nagare (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Which do you prefer, Photoshop or GIMP? Parasyte: I like Photoshop. (7 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Is it possible to make a .lnk file to use as a desktop icon? Parasyte (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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How old were you when you first got your own computer? Nagare: Just mostly your own, I paid for most of mine but my mom still uses it from time to time. (8 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Are more of you on desktops or laptops? Parasyte: I'm on a desktop, but I'll be getting a laptop sometime next week. (11 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Is there a reason why the keyboard for computers is mapped out the way it is? Kenbo (2 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How do you set up password protection for a single computer on a home network? curiouslystrong (2 answers) |
2 years ago |
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What is the best way to hook up your laptop to your computer? (Guest): S-Video, HDMI...say what?! |
2 years ago |
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When did the computer become essential in every home? pandabear: I know I didn't get a computer in my house until I was about 12 or 13. I had a huge desktop by Gateway, who I don't think even makes computers anymore. I could be wrong about that though. (2 answers) |
2 years ago |
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How does a computer receive a virus? Kenbo: How does that virus actually kill your computer? (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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What's the average lifespan of a computer? Parasyte: Just your average computer, no extreme features or anything. (1 answer) |
2 years ago |
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Why is a computer mouse called a mouse? pandabear: I mean, it doesn't look like a mouse. (5 answers) |
2 years ago |
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106 |
sherbear (3 answers) |
2 years ago |
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Kenbo (13 answers) |
2 years ago |
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