Computer Help Computer Help http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:35:25 -0500 0 My PC was like vroom... http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164842
mucking around in MSConfig.

This was obviously the best course of action I could have taken. I deleted a set of entries from my win.ini. I tweaked my boot.ini and reset the kernel file so I could install SP3(StyleXP changes the kernel to the point where SP3 wouldn't install, claiming my XP install was corrupt). CCleaner was used to clean up the registry, too. I also messed around in "Services", turning off and removing startup launching for probably two dozen programs, from iPod Service to ATI Smart. The result? My computer is blazing fast again, giving me near the full glory of an early dual core CPU and 6GB of RAM that 32-bit XP only uses 4GB of.

However, I think it can be faster. Aside from what I've done, are there any other tips and tricks to help speed up a PC? I'm not going to streamline the shell or anything, especially after I just spent money to buy WindowsBlind, but any other technical things I can tweak to increase my speed would be great.

I figure after we get some tips in here, we could combine them to start a thread about system tweaking.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:20:05 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164842 <![CDATA[Mac has insomnia♦]]> http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164469
thru process of elimination i have found that its none of the reasons listed in the internal help database.

on a hasty google search i found the problem to be fairly common with a shit ton of possible reasons (some fairly complicated).

to GEGN apple users, has this happened to you and what was your solution?
]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:41:29 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164469 PPPoE Problems http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164440
QUOTE
PPPoE LCP negotication fail


I kid you not, that was the error.

Anyone want to take a stab at this one?]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:50:13 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164440 Dead...again http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164368
Btw, the RAM is fairly new and the video card and PSU are brand spankin' new.

EDIT: Have tried with different sticks of RAM, a different video card, and a different PSU so far.]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:31:23 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164368 dead computer http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164339
I know this may sound like a stupid question. Is it possible for computers to die from just sitting around a little bit and not being used at all? anyone hear of anything like this before? Maybe some BS static electricity crap? All I can think of...

Gonna take out Mobo tomorrow to look for any sights of little burn marks where it may have fried some how. Im kinda lost on what it could be.]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 00:09:35 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164339 any free document retention software http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164322 just seeing if anyone has any recommendations before I hit google and sourceforge. Thu, 14 May 2009 20:32:33 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164322 New Keyboard http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164259


I'm currently interested in the Saitek Eclipse II, however, I don't want to make a new purchase without getting advice. Anyone know of any similar keyboards that I should take a look at?]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:03:30 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164259 USB Troubles http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164206
Computer manager shows 'USB mass storage device' and two unknown devices.

Any tips?

evga 750i sli
vista 64 sp1]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:30:39 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164206 video converter http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164205 Anyone know of a good file converter that can turn mp4 into a divix or windows compatable media format? I tried searching but dont want crappy converter or virus software/free ware. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:04:39 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164205 Woe is teh mai pC http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164129
So I've been going through my computer and physical properties that might be causing it. I just yanked out two fans from my case. I took out old optical drives that were not hooked up. I basically took out everything I could to improve air circulation. Heating appears not to be the issue.

I'm trying to figure it out right now. My top candidates are:

-Underpowered PSU(newegg recommends 670W and I only have a 550W)
-Overheating and need new fans or a new case
-Some unknown software conflict
-Dust(pretty dusty in there for a gaming rig...and it never wants to get clean)
-RAM shit the bed again

Anyone have some input to help me?]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:04:16 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164129 Mac tool bar http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164123 Anyone know a way to take Safari off the Mac toolbar and replace it with firefox? Or maybe just taking safari off? Ive been trying to figure it out for days now. I set Firefox as my default browser yet safari keeps coming up and if youre a mac user you know safari kinda sucks balls. Any help would be appreciated, thanks. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:54:08 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164123 Mac not cooperating http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164103
Why is the GUI finder/whatever its called not showing me the contents? Also, the mac does let me see the contents of 2 other folders I've shared on that same windows computer. I've also tried sharing a subfolder within my desired shared folder, but that also comes up empty.

Any ideas that don't involve a sledgehammer?

-Viktor]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:02:00 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164103 A bit of an odd question http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164089 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:50:26 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164089 External Hard Drive Problems http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164087
Anyone run into this type of problem before? I really don't want to have to reinstall Vista because there is an assload of shit to backup if I have to do it.


Peace

Buds]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:53:49 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164087 Budget Gaming PC http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164048
My current build:
Asus P4P800 SE MoBo
Intel P4 3.0GHz Prescott HT
1GB assorted memory, cast latency 5 :/
HIS ATi Radeon x1950 pro 256bit 512Mb (620MHz core clock, mem 1.48GHz)
2 WD Caviar 250GB each, 7200 rpm 16MB cache IDE
Thermaltake Tsunami Dream case
Windows XP Pro

New setup:
COOLER MASTER RC-690 case
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX(g92) 256bit 512GDDR3 (core 675MHz mem2200MHz 128 Stream Pro.)
OCZ GameXStream 700W power supply (+3.3@36A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+ 12V4@18A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A)
OCZ Reaper Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) DD2 800 (CL 4, Timing 4-4-4-15)
DFI BloodIron P35 MoBo (FSB 1066MHz/1333MHz)
Intel core 2 quad Q6600 (Kentsfield) 2.4GHz (FSB 1066MHz)
For about $790 shipped, $700 after mail in rebates.

I am still on the edge about using Vista 64bit vs XP 32bit for gaming on the new PC..

Thoughts on price, hardware and OS please!]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:22:58 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164048 Video Artifacts http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164008

It doesn't go away until I log out. Sometimes I have another issue where the game and the computer itself seem to lock up, this is usually accompanied by a beeping noise from the computer. The artifacts sometimes appear on their own or after this happens. What's the problem? I'm using the latest versions of DX and nVidia drivers.]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:49:30 -0600 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164008 Virus on a mac? http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163943
Basically his mac should be using his routers ip address for his DNS which is 192.168.0.1

But it keeps over writing his /etc/resolv.conf with the following ip's... even if i delete them out... it will overwrite again with in a minute
85.255.114.84
85.255.112.167

i searched google for that first dns server and it appears to be linked to some ghey porno......LOL
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=d...mp;aq=f&oq=
]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:02:34 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163943 Firefox..dubya tee eff http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163896 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:44:39 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163896 xp sp3 problem http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163845 SP3 keeps wanting to install to my G drive instead of my C drive. How do i rectify this? Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:17:54 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163845 ipod ipood http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163839
Over the last year I really cut back using it, but in the past few weeks I just start using it again. I even went and bought speakers just for it, went to test them out and the damn thing was toast. Talk about being pissed...]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:44:25 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163839 overclocking... http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163833
and if you have any tips for me that would be much appreciated]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:49:46 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163833 Laptop power jack clicks? http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163829
The laptop is a year old.
Toshiba Satellite U305 - S7446
w/ Vista

The computer will not power on now.

I'm gonna try to find a similar adapter and try it, but I don't think thats it. Any ideas?]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:34:32 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163829 New error http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163801
That appears at the top of my page.]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:58:09 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163801 Forum times going nuts? http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163790

What is going on?]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:48:13 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163790 transfering files from old ipod to new http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163755
I confidently told her that I would take care of it. (Pro Tip: chicks love a guy that can get shit done for them) However, I have never owned an Ipod but have a shit load of mp3 files on my pc and have never had trouble moving files from the pc to any device. Has apple fubar'd the process up to prevent pirating? (just guessing as to why this may be a difficult task)

I will be at her crib tonight to save the day.....with your help banana.gif

Any advice and suggestions would be extremely appreciated.]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 09:32:16 -0500 http://www.geekempire.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163755