yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Hopefully somebody who knows more about computers, components and whatnot can help me or even point me in the right direction to help myself. Anyway, I have a birthday coming up in the reasonably near future and my girlfriend has been trying to get me to tell her what exactly I want (we sort of gave up on the subtlety thing since it means we get what we actually want). I currently have a pretty underpowered laptop that I use as my daily driver (an Acer Aspire 5251, AMD V120 Processor, 2gb of RAM etc) and was thinking the gift I would get the most use out of would be an upgraded laptop (I practically live on the thing, better performance would be a godsend) so I'm left wondering what the best upgrade for the money would be (if there is anything I can do to improve it)? Since I got the laptop for ~300 and it's value is only going down I'm looking for an upgrade that could be done for around $50-80. Thanks.
[Off-topic] alochet:
The best thing you can do for performance is buy RAM, get 4 or even 6gb of ram installed and it will be better than new. Of course thats if you have a 64 operating system

Also download ccleaner and run it to clean out junk files, then run glarysoft disk speedup, its a disk defragmenter like no other, youll be amazed of how fast and snappy it gets just by using these two programs
[Off-topic] Small_town_boy:
Hey guys ...

What about this laptop ....

http://www.flipkart.com/lenovo-esse...-3rd-gen-ci5-4gb-500gb-dos/p/itmdaywydrvzyn9d

It doesn't have a dedicated graphics card...but only Intel graphics HD 4000..

Is it a nice buy...?I know it can't run all the games at high details ...but at medium settings? It is best suited for my buyer..?

And which is better, nvidia 520m with a 2nd Gen i3 or above one? :)

Sent from my GT-S5570
[Off-topic] FromiOSToAndroid:
I got an Asus P6X58D-E Mother board with many PCI slots and could someone tell me which one to plug in this component below?:
[Off-topic] alochet:
The intel 4000 is new and is a little better than the nvidia 520m

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feat...s-it-really-matter/performance-and-conclusion

The one with the intel graphics will beat the 520m because thats an i3, and i5 is faster

If you really want it for gaming you should get an i7, because either i5 and i3 are slow

You will not get medium settings with either one, you need an i7 for that.

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Check out this picture

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/mikemeyers220701practic.png/

You can insert it in the baby blue connecter labeled pci 1 or pci 2

You can also connect it to the other ones if the length fits, but its best to connect to the baby blue because thats its original connector and save the other slots for better cards.
[Off-topic] grassyloki:
I'm running a Pentium 3

256mbs of ram

Xp

And a 2 gb graphics card

Sent from my SGH-T989 on Jelly Bean goodness!
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
You need an upgrade soon. Windows XP won't be supported much longer. Switch to a Pentium G series with windows 7.
[Off-topic] FromiOSToAndroid:
Thanks a lot. Where would an Asus 5870 V2 Card go?
[Off-topic] heinrichkaiser:
What's that
[Off-topic] FromiOSToAndroid:
The PSU is the Power supply. Also make sure you check that your case is big enough to fit the card inside, too
[Off-topic] PoorCollegeGuy:
My set up:

AMD FX-8120 8-core OC'd to 4GHz (according to my uefi bios)

8GB DDR3 RAM

128GB SSD Mushkin I believe

1TB HDD WD Green Drive (storage only, no programs get installed here unless it's something small like a tool or a utility)

ATI Radeon 6850 ...I can overclock it but I don't unless I'm playing video games.

750W PSU made by Antec (it's a good once, can't remember the exact name)

Along with a Microsoft Sidewinder gaming keyboard, a Coolmaster Gaming Mouse, and a 23" Hannspree monitor.

My question.

I want a decent desktop replacement for Windows 7 (I have Ultimate Service Pack 1 64-bit). I've seen some pretty cool stuff but I've never been able to get it to properly work. By desktop replacement, I mean like something crisp and functional, not like a Windows 7 skin that works slightly different :)

Anyone have any links to anything that's really awesome? I keep 5 applications pinned to my bottom pane: Google Chrome, Photoshop, Microsoft Visual Studio, Steam, and Winamp. On my desktop there's just 8 file folders (4 leading to storage folders, 4 leading to my SSD folders). So not a lot of info to transfer. Open to any suggestions :)

Second question, if I wanted to Crossfire, could I use a 6870 instead of a 6850 or do they have to be identical chips?

Thanks! I'll be back :) this thread is awesome.
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
Identical is better for crossfire. Try rainmeter for desktop.
[Off-topic] XxLostSoulxX:
what do you mean it isnt supported anymore but who cares its the most stable Window OS that doesn't require alot to run, and best for gaming.
[Off-topic] alochet:
That graphics card is a pci express, so it goes into the slot labeled PCI Express (PCIe) x16
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
I mean even Microsoft have shelved it. Pentium 3 is a decade old. What kind of constructive gaming would come from such a processor bottleneck and little ram? He can barely upgrade it.
[Off-topic] shimp208:
That's the only way to learn try and if it doesn't work revert the changes ;)
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
True that! Metro 2033 has Physx right? Think I have it installed. Hate that game:p
[Off-topic] deathnotice01:
Fk nod32!!

3 years without a single virus infiltration,

Just a week before i replaced avast with nod32,

Advice: never spend money on nod32,

Worthless crap

this post is approved by the national potato safety regulation
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
So you constantly download unsafe programs and browse malicious websites and completely don't know what you're doing on the Internet? I admit I have an AV, although I don't really need it because I know what I'm doing and what I download.
[Off-topic] deathnotice01:
For me i know what im doing to my PC,

Tell that to my girlfriend who clicks every "you won a ipad" ad

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[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I've been on the internet since 1993 and I've never had an antivirus program installed. Its even easier nowadays to know what's bad or not.

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Haha!

:good:

Btw, I recognize you from some device sub-forum here on XDA.
[Off-topic] orangekid:
I need to get a desktop to be able to get WiFi, anyone know of a really cheap PCI card or USB Dongle I can get?
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Either task's i777 jb forum, or slimbean forum?

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Have you had a Nexus One or Galaxy Nexus (maguro), perhaps?
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Nope. If someone out there is rocking a similar user name, I wanna know.:mad:

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] rr5678:
Yep. That long-lasting bitter taste in my mouth from those drivers.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Either that, or you just barfed a little without knowing it.
[Off-topic] rr5678:
Naw, that's the drivers. Definitely. I should sue them for taste bud compensation :p
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
yeah, go on. In the US, you can sue anyone for anything :D
[Off-topic] rr5678:
Yep. I'm gonna follow Apple's footsteps in the litigation field...............now I'm gonna get sued for making that statement.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
You're deffo gonna get sued for using too many dots in one sentence. I'm sure there's a patent for it somewhere.
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Rose will rnx-250pc. I have the same card and its great

Sparx639
[Off-topic] deathnotice01:
They also patented some slang words.

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[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
Yeah,and every possible spelling mistake of the word Apple,still leads to Apple.com

Try it

Aple.com
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
So I had a bluescreen this morning. Luckily, it seems related to some driver.

Bug check 0xfc

String; ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY

Looked it up and it seems some driver tried to attempt to execute some memory it shouldn't have executed. So I'm running driver verifier and nothing's come up so far.
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
Have you overclocked anything? Ram, CPU?
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Nope, not a thing.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Another bluescreen.

Bug check 0x1a
[Off-topic] shimp208:
This thread may be able to help you out. Also I recommend booting into safe mode and try diagnosing things from there.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Damn! Must be really frustrating.
[Off-topic] rr5678:
Does the error stay up long enough for a photo capture?
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Sure is.

Unfortunately not, although here's the contents of the dump file, in plain text.

==================================================
Dump File : 103012-20061-01.dmp
Crash Time : 2012-10-30 15:35:48
Bug Check String : MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
Bug Check Code : 0x0000001a
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00008885
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0442fa40
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0442cce0
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000605
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.17944 (win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\103012-20061-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 292*912
==================================================

The positive thing is, though, that it's evening now and I've only gotten two bsods, both very early in the day. Before I got rid of the gigabyte bloat and it's malicious driver (gdrv.sys), I had at least 5 blue screens per day, so this is an advancement.
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
I have a question

I spilled some water on my laptop keyboard. I reacted late but i have it sitting upside down with a hand towel resting over the screen and the keyboard

is there anything else i need to do, before i need to let my good laptop dry for 24-48 hours?

and to hope i can still type on it lol
[Off-topic] scoffyburito:
Put it in an oven :confused:

Or you could remove the keys and check if any liquid is there
[Off-topic] codeknight11:
I dont know how many threads have I asked this question on, but i seriously need help. I have to submit my project on friday and I need to fix my laptop to complete the project

I just ****ed up my laptop. Can anyone help me?

I installed ubuntu on it last year. Since it was buggy, I formatted my laptop to remove it, ubuntu vanished but its grub loader did not go. I neglected that kept on using windows 7. Now, yesterday I decided to upgrade to windows 8. Before installing I opened windows 7's partition manager and tried formatting the 10 GB unpartitioned space that was previously allocated for ubuntu. My laptop restarted automatically during the format and now my laptop doesnt start at all. It doesnt even reach the grub loader. Before that I get an error -

" error: unknown filesytem

grub rescue> "

I tried booting into ubuntu using a live disc, it booted successfully and I formatted the 10GB partition successfully. Then I rebooted and now it doesnt even boot into ubuntu using the live disc. I seriously need help now

My upcoming projects -

nOOb-Lite rom & CyanoETA rom, problem? :cool:
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Can't you put a Windows installer on a USB, boot from that, repartition stuff if necessary, and then reinstall Windows?

Tapatalked from my GT-I9300
[Off-topic] coolprateek.kumar:
Just leave your laptop under damp sunlight...but not direct...better cover it by polybag...it will be ok in a day...don't turn on your laptop before dryinf you might damage it internally

Using A5

Sent by XDA Premium
[Off-topic] codeknight11:
How do I put the windows installer on USB? I dont want to use any pirated copy of windows 7 to create the usb installer. Its an acer laptop and I did not get any extra re-installation dvd, all the recovery stuff is stored on a protected partition in the laptop itself.

My upcoming projects -

nOOb-Lite rom & CyanoETA rom, problem? :cool:
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Is windows still installed just need the MBR? No discs? The windows recovery console can repair the MBR... also Acers recovery key combo is Fn + F11 at boot if I remember correctly...

Not sent from your phone...
[Off-topic] codeknight11:
I tried recovering stuff using acer's recovery discs. I formatted the whole laptop. But the problem is that the linux grub loader is still there and so it keeps on popping an error at boot.

If I try recovering through the recovery disc I made through windows 7, it automatically opens up the acer recivery software and asks me to insert the recovery disks.

My upcoming projects -

nOOb-Lite rom & CyanoETA rom, problem? :cool:
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Things will be easier if u have a win7 disc, call Acer.
[Off-topic] ShadowLea:
Then you're not nearly desperate enough. Using an OEM version requires your own Serial and is thus not illegal...
[Off-topic] codeknight11:
I have an original windows xp cd and windows vista dvd. When I try to format the whole system using windows xp dvd, I get an error. But windows vista setup starts. I am stuck at the partition manager. There are three partitions -

1) system reserved

2) Original partition containing windows 7

3) The unpartitioned 10gb space which was being used by ubuntu.

I already tried formatting the third partition but still get an error. Which partition should I format to remove the grubp loader and get back the old windows bootloader?

My upcoming projects -

nOOb-Lite rom & CyanoETA rom, problem? :cool:
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
There are free tools that are burnable isos that will format it MBR... I'm on my phone so Google it... I'll check back later...

Not sent from your phone...
[Off-topic] codeknight11:
What should I search for? MBR Formatters?

My upcoming projects -

nOOb-Lite rom & CyanoETA rom, problem? :cool:
[Off-topic] ShadowLea:
Ohhhh boy. This is not going to last very long... Got a laptop that keeps freezing (belongs to my boss). Just reinstalled w7 Home 64. Now when deleting the windows.old folder, I keep getting I/O errors. Seems the harddrive is just about ready to commit suicide.

Turns out the idiot dropped it from the stairs about a year ago. It's a miracle the thing even lasted this long....
[Off-topic] codeknight11:
Finally fixed that damn thing on my own :p

Thanks a lot everyone :)

My upcoming projects -

nOOb-Lite rom & CyanoETA rom, problem? :cool:
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com...l/thread/c0e78d7a-883d-4caa-a8c0-1e127a14612a
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
You think it will be fine to check it, its been sitting for 20 hours on my desk then to my window cill with it in a bag

Or should I let it sit for a few more until it gets dark?
[Off-topic] shimp208:
I'd play it safe and be patient, leave it for at least a full 24 hours before you go checking on it.
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
Aww man some of the keys on the keyboard are shorted.

Well thanks for the help everyone :D im gonna order a new one off eBay for $17.40 and free shipping :)
[Off-topic] ak700:
I had a question about dual boot. I have Win 7 that came preinstalled with my desktop. I want to dual boot with Ubuntu. Should I use Wubi or create a partition using the disk management tool in Win 7 and then install Ubuntu on it. The last time I tried was with Wubi on a different computer but with the same spec and it ended up corrupting the whole system. Thats why I am a bit scarred.

My Specs -

Gateway DX4860

Intel i5 @ 3.00ghz

6GB RAM

64 bit

More detail over here - http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387922,00.asp?tab=Specs
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
Tough luck.

Speaking of,what's the idea behind flexible keyboards anyway? Who needs that?
[Off-topic] jmindset:
My xp pc wont allow me to upgrade to windows 7. not powerful enough lol

sent from my rooted galaxy 3.6
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Dual boot or a Virtual Machine is better.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You can't upgrade directly from xp to 7 anyway. The data won't transfer over properly and will be left in the Windows.old folder.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
WTH is that?
[Off-topic] jmindset:
Oh ok. Plus since windows 8 is close by it wouldn't make a difference. Thanks for the heads up.

sent from my rooted galaxy 3.6
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
So I ordered new ram, a new kit of Corsair vengeance 8GB. Will hopefully have them by tomorrow, and if my system then will be bluescreen free, I'll be a happy man.
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
Fingers crossed then. Let us know how it works out.
[Off-topic] htc fan89:
Is it easy to rebuilt a existing desktop that's like a decade old and I'm not joking its running a 700mhz Intel processor
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Very easy. Buy a new one. You can get prebuilt systems or just parts for dirt cheap that would be a huge leap.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Anyone know why on a fresh windows install on my moms G73jh it always says the driver isn't signed? They're downloaded from the Asus website... Only way for it to run properly is in testmode, which kills Windows Update...
[Off-topic] tomfan203:
Boost wireless signals

How can I boost the wireless signal in my room?

My room is got extremely low signal n even wt I try, I can't seems to boost my signal...

I can't add anything such as power line, tin foil, cans, cables; etc to the modem, coz first it's not mine, second my parents won't allow me to do so...therefore wt I can do r limited.

I'm currently using three 300Mbps USB wireless adapters n in between my room(or PC) to the modem, there're 3 beds, 2 desks, 5 metal cabinets; 5 wooden cabinets, many paper boxes(can't count) n 3 thick walls(abt 1 feet each).

The modem is abt 7m away from my laptop n the above items r right at the middle.

I used to get 1 or 2 stripes from all my 3 USB wireless adapters.

100Mbps networrk plan & modem.

6.5Mbps left when arrived my room...so damn slow...

I've already tried every single corner of my room, n found that the corner beside the second deck of my bed is the only corner that'll be able to receive 1 stripe or barely 2 stripes, but quickly drop back to 1 stripe...
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
^^^^^do you live near an active volcano?? what's all that ash/dust? Also, your cables are a nightmare. Geez son, i am dissapoint.
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
holy.... so many wires and so damn hard to read his description...

I'm curious how slow is slow... I don't think it's that bad, not like you would need all that speed for web browsing.

Are you sure your service/plan is "100 mbps"...? 6.5 mbps is about average I believe. Your modem/router might be 100 mbps compatible but your service might be limited. I don't know how fast internet is in Hong Kong, but what I'm thinking, your service plan probably isn't "100 mbps".

edit: even though I'm right next to the damn router... LOL AT&T DSL

Grade F

Slower than 93% of US
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
To start with, your ISP equipment is a gateway... Gateway = Crap... Have it placed into bridged mode, and run your own seperate router...
[Off-topic] tomfan203:
My service is 100Mbps n the modem is 1000Mbps
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
You have a gateway device... the built-in router is crap... bridge the gateway, and have a separate router...

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I wouldn't even use the internet with those speeds...
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
^That... get a good router and bridge the connection.

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Not much I can do.. $20 DSL, living along in an apt and going to school. If I had the money, I would definitely get Comcast. My AT&T phone internet is faster than that even with 2 bars... lol

Even when my speed is 2.0+, webpages take more than 15 second to load and sometimes it will just give me errors like webpage unavailable and no connection, etc... I hate AT&T DSL..

School internet, a while back, have done any testing for a while though
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
That's one hell of a connection speed... I've boasted mine enough, I won't post it, but that result there makes mine look like crap...
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
lol, love school internet, usually use the school internet for updating or downloading iso softwares (Microsoft MSDN softwares), so freaking fast. If I was doing it at home.. good luck.

trying to load youtube just now..

fail internet for sure..
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
I ran memtest overnight on both sticks but it found no errors, What else could be the cause of my blue screens?
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
motherboard, corrupted OS, power supply, video card, drivers, etc. Just throwing random things out there on top of my head.

Too lazy to look back on what was wrong with your computer getting BSOD. Did you OC/UC anything? Any changes can cause BSOD
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Nope. It's all on stock clocks. I also ran a blended Prime95 tests, four workers and six tests and my cpu reached 80 celsius (approx 176 F) but nothing else happened. When I stopped the test, my CPU quickly went down to a normal temp.

EDIT: This is odd. I just googled a bit more and found a lot of people having similar bsods and their reason was that the RAM wasn't getting enough juice. Strange, my corsair vengeance ram is marketed at 1.5V, and running at 1.5V. Should I try OC'ing it to 1.65V?
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
Did you install any new software/drivers lately? Or possibly some updates? Not really sure what might be wrong, could be motherboard, PSU, or some other random stuff if it isn't the RAM. Or could be software.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
I've installed a ton of software, but the bsods started just a day after I built it. Should I try reinstalling Windows and/or upping the ram voltage? Anyways, gotta run for a dentist's appointment.
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
You could try doing a fresh install of Windows and then see if BSOD still happens without any software other than drivers added.

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Fast internet... don't see anything wrong with it...

Beats me for sure even when I have nothing running besides speedtest...
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I should be happy then.
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
On top of your head, do you have any idea of programs that usually cause bsods? I don't run Norton. (although avira and mbam)
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
Nope. :/ I rarely install a crapload of software on my computers, just what I need and what I think is enough. For spyware/anti virus, I just use Microsoft Essential and MalwareBytes. I could be wrong on the software part, but some programs can cause BSOD when it's running at the same time though.
[Off-topic] SteveG12543:
My internet speed is in my main sig. Definitely can't complain :D
[Off-topic] thousandecibels:
Or a spoilt brat xD
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
I love my speed.

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Wait, I think I have narrowed it down to bad ram anyway,

I mean, I mostly don't have issues when the computer's warm; most bsods happen after a cold boot (like if it's been off at night). That must be why the ram passed memtest with flying colors.

Finally makes sense.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
But you don't even have your new RAM sticks yet do you?
[Off-topic] Theshawty:
Unfortunately not. I had hoped I would get them today but I'll most likely get them this monday. Though it's only 10.11 currently and the mail usually arrives in 1,5 to 2 hours, and there's no tracking service for regular mail (only box parcels)

So I'll wait and see, but as I said I'm more and more confident it's but a mere ram problem. Besides, 8 gigs of ram is surprisingly cheap today.
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
I'm thinking about buying the Corsair H70 with quiet edition fans as its on sale. Is it worth replacing the Hyper 212 Evo that I have now?

http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=757621#reviews
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Not interested in high end fans?

Performance wise they seem to be pretty close, with h70 being marginally better.

H80s aren't on sale?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Don't want this question to get lost, still trying to figure it out...