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[Off-topic] SRIHARI_GUY:
That's Great to hear from you . Atleast I am not alone here :silly:
[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
Old school pupil here, gotta eat some dust in the PC master race...

My PC:

i5 2400 @ 3.2 GHz

Nvidia GT 610

3TB 7200rpm HDD

8GB RAM

Windows 10 / REMIX OS / Ubuntu 14

My Laptop:

i5 6200u @ 2.3 GHz

AMD Radeon R5 M315

500GB 5400rpm HDD

4GB RAM

Windows 10
[Off-topic] cablemel:
How is that R5 on the skylake side? I have a R9 M275 in my laptop on the i7-5500u, was thinking of getting another not too hi end, but just enough ...
[Off-topic] ShadowLea:
When Windows completely overreacts... The batteries in my mouse were empty. (A logitech M705).

Here's how Windows decided to inform me of the minor problem:

Overkill much? A popup would've sufficed! :silly:

My 3-year BSOD free streak broken by two empty AA batteries. I can't decide if that's hilarious or sad.
[Off-topic] deboo117:
Which one should I buy?

*New Dell Inspiron 14 7000

*HP Pavillion 14-al111tx

*Lenovo Yoga 510 80VB000DIH

All have 7th gen Intel i5-7200U CPU’s, 8GB RAM except Yoga (with a 4GB model only), 1TB HDD

HP: NVIDIA GeForce® 940MX (4 GB DDR3 dedicated)

Dell: NVIDIA GeForce® 940MX (2GB GDDR5)

Lenovo: AMD R16M-M1-30 DDR3 2G

In addition, prices and specs may also vary across retailers with extras.
[Off-topic] korinx23:
windows 7 black screen on boot up.

please help. i think the explorer.exe thing is the cause. it didnt auto startup on boot. after welcome to windows it goes black screen. and when i go to task manager and run explorer.exe it works but when i restart black screen again. TIA
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Am I the only one who has yet to experience BSOD? Never experienced it even when my Computer labs used to have Windows 95 on 'em.
[Off-topic] Saber:
I've experienced BSODs when upgrading my PC to Windows 10 and upgrading between feature updates (november update, anniversary update) when my Razer keyboard was attached. Razer makes really crappy drivers IMO :(
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
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[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
Need some help here, I just bought a new Inno3D GTX 1050 Ti Compact GPU and wanted to install it on my ASRock B75M with an Intel i5-2400 sitting on it. My config has two pieces of 4GB DDR3-1333 RAM sticks and a 3TB hard disk connected (250 GB C:\ and the rest is D:\). Yesterday I tried to plug in the GPU and use a HDMI cable as output, but after pressing the power on button, my monitor shows no sign of signal, so I returned to the retail shop and ask for support. They have then tested the card, it works, so then they advice me to have my BIOS updated. So I did, the BIOS now is v1.80, the latest. But still, I cannot have an output captured by the card on the screen...

Is there something I missed? Or really should I go for a new MB?

//NVM, problem solved, no new MB needed.
[Off-topic] def_now:
Mobile app development laptop: refurbished or new

Looking for a laptop for web and Android app programming.

Will need to run LAMP stack servers in VM, Visual Studio IDE in Windows, Android Studio, mobile emulator/simulator etc.

I have a tight budget of US$400 max to get an new entry level laptop. The available choices are of this configuration:

Intel Pentium N3700 (1.6 Ghz quad core)

4 GB RAM

1 TB HDD

1 year warranty by manufacturer

I can get a refurbished 2010 or 2011 business notebook HP EliteBook 8460p / 8470p at around US$350.

Intel core i5- 3320 (2.6 Ghz) / Intel Core i5 - 2520M (2.5 GHz)

4 GB RAM

250 GB / 320 GB HDD

1 month warranty by retailing shop

Which would be a better deal for my development needs?
[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
I own a Dell Inspiron 15 3559, it is more battery friendly (cuz a k-branded cpu) and a larger but slower 500GB HDD (5200rpm). Whats more, it is surprising budget friendly. Guess you may want to check it out before deciding.
[Off-topic] George Matthews:
I've Acer E5-571-50AS Laptop, can i increase the RAM of this device?
[Off-topic] Pradyumna26:
Thanks!
[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
As long as you have a screw driver and a (pair of) new DDR3 SO-DIMM (max each 8192MB), you can replace the stock memory (single 4096MB).
[Off-topic] George Matthews:
Alright all i need is a screw driver to open up the case. :cool:
[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
I do not recommend you to do this operation if your warranty is still active. And please make sure you know how to perform the replacement.
[Off-topic] ShapesBlue:
Replacing ram is simple whether on a laptop or desktop. Really one of the easiest replacements on either device

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[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
Yeah, cannot agree anymore:laugh:
[Off-topic] codenation:
Yes just make sure to get the right kind.
[Off-topic] ShapesBlue:
Go to a website called crucial. It will direct you as to what you need

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[Off-topic] Otaku-San:
PC Mainboard/BIOS Error. Should I Buy a new MB?

Hello!

Last night I was trying to Update my BIOS which Failed.

Board Specs:

- GIGABYTE GA-K8NF-9 TA (Targa Edition)

- BIOS Version before Update: F4 [02/07/2005]

- BIOS Version I wanted to Install: F12k [2008]

At First I tried to Update it via Q-Flash, [Q-Flash Version: 1.33] But It kept saying "Access Floppy Disk Error" (I used an 32GB USB Stick formatted to FAT32 and of Course the Update Files on it)

This Error even appeared when my USB Stick wasn't even connected!

After this I booted back to Windows, Downloaded the [MENTION=614556]bios[/MENTION] Utility from Gigabyte and tried to Update my BIOS over this Program. It failed at 50%, I then

Rebooted my PC, and since this it doesn't work anymore... But it shows that my BIOS Version is now the F12k!

I just get a Flashing Cursor when trying to Boot into BIOS or Windows.

Is there anything I can do to get it Working again?

Or Would buying a New Mainboard be a Better Option?
[Off-topic] andreoide:
If you reboot during flash 80_ 99% chance you messed up. Full bios is not flashed now .

Maybe the helpdesk from manufacturer has an answer better than buy new mobo. ..

Goodluck!
[Off-topic] manimbacabal:
Generally In BIOS updates, no matter the model or brand of the motherboard, if it gives any errors during the update the motherboard becomes useless.

So try installing the same version it was, and if it does not work, your motherboard was gone.
[Off-topic] Otaku-San:
[MENTION=5156684]andreoide[/MENTION] [MENTION=6695022]manimbacabal[/MENTION]

Thank you both for your Answers.

Sadly I don't have any Option to retry the Update.

(Q-Flash also not working anymore)

However, I'm looking now for a new Mainboard. :)

Thanks again! ;)
[Off-topic] Otaku-San:
One Question...

I'm about to buy a New One, Price is 30€,

I have an Full-size ATX Tower, But the Mainboard I want to buy is an Micro-ATX. Will this Fit in anyway? I'm Thankful for every Help! :)
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
Okay...

Unplug the tower and try clearing the cmos and here's a little hint, sometimes it'll work better when you adjust the jumper to clear the cmos, keep it there and remove the battery for 5-10 seconds, then reinsert the battery and adjust the jumper back to the normal position.

Also, most of the newer Gigabyte motherboards are also equipped with a dual-bios. Try looking in the manual to locate how to flash the bios back its original bios state and then, if you want, try the bios update again.

Just some suggestions and hints.

Good Luck!

EDIT: Have you seen this site too?

http://www.gigabyte.us/FileUpload/US/WebPage/20/HowToReflashBIOS.html

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[Off-topic] Saber:
Saber's current PC build:

Motherboard: Gigabyte H55M-UD2H

CPU: Intel Core i5 750 @ 3.6GHz, 1.18V

RAM: 8GB

GPU: Gigabyte Windforce R9 280

SSD: Kingston V+200 120GB

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

OS: Windows 10

Yeah, old specs but still chugs along tasks fine :)
[Off-topic] andreoide:
You're welcome. Than the only thing i can say is : I hope you find a good one and maybe a tip:

When ever i flash the BIOS, i download it myself from the manufacturers website, save it on USB or HDD in easy to find folder ( or root), than boot into the bios ( DEL F1 F2 or whatever is needed to get into the settings ) And there most of the time you can flash BIOS from in there ( My ASUS boards has it). Its a safer option because windows or loaded sh*it can not disturb the flashing process. )

Good luck !
[Off-topic] Otaku-San:
Hi! I don't think that my has an Dual-Bios cause this is an very old Board. (Bought the PC in 2004)

The Manual isn't a very good help. It just says to Download BIOS Updates from the service.targa.com Site, which doesn't exist anymore. On the Mainboard is a little Connector which is Named CLR_CMOS. What Cable do I have to "Plug in" there? Also I noticed something near the BIOS Battery saying BACKUP_BIOS.

I'm Confused. :rolleyes:

I'm seeing the Website for the first Time now.

Even though I downloaded the [MENTION=614556]bios[/MENTION] Utility directly from their Website..
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
CLR_CMOS = Clear CMOS

I had to take a quick look at the motherboard diagram because, based on your question, i wasn't sure if you had a 3 or 2 pin CMOS jumper... and you have a 2 pin.

Never plug a cable into a motherboards CMOS jumper.

First, seeing that it's a 2 pin, power down, unplug the power cable and then you need to short the 2 pins together without touching anything else so just the 2 pins are touching only each other for about 5 seconds.

After the 5 seconds, stop shorting the pins (now open pins with nothing touching them or each other), plug everything back in as normal and power up the system.

From what I've found regarding your motherboard, your systems BIOS should (hopefully) revert back to the last known working BIOS and all the settings of the BIOS reset back to default.

Please let me know how you did.

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[Off-topic] Otaku-San:
I've done everything exactly like you said...

But sadly it didn't work. Also the Boot Up after the CMOS Clear via the Jumper was a bit confusing. I Pressed the Power On Button, nothing happened. Then after Pressing it a Second Time my PC started to Boot...?! However, it still shows the "New" Version which I tried to Install, Trying to Boot into BIOS or Windows gives me just a Flashing Cursor again.

Anyways, Thank you so much for trying to Help Me. :)
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
Does the system beep at all?

Normally, system errors/warnings provide a series of lon/short beeps as long as your system speaker is attached (the one where the harness that plugs into the large motherboard pin group where your power, reset, etc... Is connected to).

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[Off-topic] Otaku-San:
No, only the Standard Short Beep when I turn my PC on. (It shows my Graphic Card Data/version and RAM and a Flashing Cursor, then makes a short Beep)
[Off-topic] northwindtrades:
Laptop suggestion

So I'm a bit confused between the two

1)hp

2.5-3.3GHz AMD A10-9600P processor

4GB DDR4 RAM

1TB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Integrated r5 512 mb.crossfire tech

15.6-inch screen, AMD Radeon R7 M440 2GB Graphics

DOS operating system

2.97kg laptop

Webcam HP TrueVision HD camera with integrated digital microphone

2)Asus

2GHz Intel Core i3-5005U processor

4GB DDR3 RAM

1TB hard drive

15.6-inch screen, nvidia GT 930 2gb ddr3

DOS

Both are similarly priced the latter being a bit costlier

Now the laptop is for college so a bit of gaming programming and light works in unity is what I'll be doing

I'll be getting an additional 8gb ram for both

But the Asus one has only one slot so I'll have to not use the ddr3 4 already present while the hp one has an unused slot.im willing to get a laptop cooler if I'm to buy the AMD powered one cause I heard they overheat a bit(maybe a lot idk)

What'd you guys think I should buy :o

Edit: the seller just said the Asus one has an unused slot as well.
[Off-topic] Ciloteille:
I would avoid the and heat fan and stick with Intel and nvidia combo they are more or less equal.
[Off-topic] Brokeliner:
somebody know if there exist extendet Uefi functions for the

Toshiba Satellite C70D-B?
[Off-topic] Ciloteille:
"happyMuhammad" quoted from him.

Sounds like you guys are running into a problem with secure boot. Try this on the Toshiba:

To switch UEFI native mode to legacy BIOS mode (and disable secure boot):

Restart the computer. In Windows 8, from the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) charm, click Power, and then the Restart option.

Press and hold the F2 key when the screen goes black, and wait for the BIOS setup utility to launch. If your system cannot boot into Windows 8, shut down the computer completely, then press F2 while powering back on.

Select Security -> Secure Boot, and then Disabled.

Select Advanced -> System Configuration, and then Boot Mode.

Change UEFI Boot to CSM Boot.

To save the change and exit the BIOS setup, press F10.

It does work perfect.

It does work perfect.

It does work perfect.
[Off-topic] kolincancer:
Custom Recovery (like TWRP for PC).

So for some reason my laptop running windows 8.1 does not have a recovery which made me start wondering if there is a custom recovery like twrp or anything for computers? I understand android is a flavor of linux so if I were to put lets say Remix OS on my computer would it be possible to put a "custom recovery" on my pc so i could create backups and etc? I care little about its functionality on a pc only if its possible and if something like this alrdy exsists. I'm
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
This depends on your device...

Some individuals confuse a Tablet that has a Keyboard as a Laptop.

What is the Make & Model Name & Number?

I've got a Lenovo Laptop and, if I want to enter its BIOS, it requires me to shut it down and then press a separate (much smaller) button next to the power button to enter its BIOS.

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[Off-topic] kolincancer:
I don't have it in front of me at this moment however it's a compact some old ass model. Its a laptop with USB port a Ethernet port etc. I'm just wondering if it is possible to put a custom Recovery on a PC I don't expect it to be however I don't understand why I wouldn't b cuz ultimately a Android phone is a small laptop running a flavor of Linux so why couldn't I put a custom Recovery like TWRP or multirom on there
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
A standard Laptop PC has a BIOS that handles the Boot up process.

The Android and Tablets have a Bootloader (not a BIOS) that handles the Boot up process.

The BIOS cannot be customized like a Bootloader can.

Sorry for the bad news...

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[Off-topic] iXaidyiu:
It's different on the architecture level, PCs are based on x86 or x86_64, while most Android are based on ARM.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
To put it simply, android is built to be specifically compatible with the exact hardware architecture it is installed on. Android architecture and PC architecture are completely different.

But, you can use an android emulator and run android in the emulator.

You might be interested in taking a look at a Raspberry Pi system. They can use just about any OS you can think of.

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[Off-topic] Emely91:
Title: Advice about which is best to improve PC performance

Hello,

I hope I'm posting in the correct place this time lol ^-^,

My PC comes with 4GB RAM and Processor 2.27 GHz

I installed windows7 bit32 (long ago, I really didn't know what to choose)

However I noticed recently that many programs which worked fine would simply stop working for no reason (PS I don't install updates neither for windows nor the programs)

I also noticed that Chrome or Mozilla would use a lot of memory although I there are a couple of tabs opened.

Adding to that if I'm using Foxit + Word

--> a disastrous slowdown

This didn't happen before.

Why now?

Would you recommend that I install Windows 7 bit64 (I just read that it would use all the 4GB RAM not just 3 as in the 32bit version) or should I move to Windows 10 bit64?

I really need help to improve performance!!
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
How old is your system? Is it a laptop or a desktop? What is the Chipset? What manufacturer/brand is it?

Try adding more RAM(at least 8 GB, 16GB preferred) and get a solid state drive(SSD has significantly faster access timing and read/write speeds, a typical system with SSD boots completely into system and ready to use in just a few seconds), install Windows 10 64 bit because 32 bit is RAM limited and Windows 7 isn't supported anymore, it no longer receives security updates and optimizations, it will only get slower and slower. Those are about the best options to improve performance.

The addition of the SSD and installing 64 bit windows will be where most of the performance gain comes from. Without the SSD you won't really notice much of a difference. The additional RAM won't make the system truly faster, it will only improve load times, it won't improve load time the first time you open something but it will improve the next time you open it, this improves multi-tasking.

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[Off-topic] Emely91:
Hello,

It's Windows 7 ultimate 2009 (no longer updating anyway)

ASUS laptop

Chipset: Intel(R) PCHM SATA AHCI Controller 4 Port

Thank you for the insightful advice. Unfortunately, I really can't do any hardware upgrade (nor get a new PC lol). Would some software advice be of help regarding my PC situation? I really don't wanna hear that it is no good anymore :' (
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
The best way to update a PC at the lowest cost possible is to purchase a "Barebones System"...

A partial definition would be "A barebone computer is a partially assembled platform or an unassembled kit of computer parts allowing more customization and lower costs than a retail computer system.".

If you look at the Barebones Systems, then you will see what their about.

My #1 go to place for barebones systems is http://www.tigerdirect.com.

That site typically has the best deals/sales.

My #2 go to place is a decent option... https://www.newegg.com

Though, this is just my recommendation but, if you have any other questions then please let me know.

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[Off-topic] Droidriven:
No, your chipset should be something like:

Intel:

Z77

Z87

Z97

X99

Etc...

Just tell me the model of your PC. If it was a custom built rig, tell me the model of the motherboard.

Also, what processor do you have?

No, there aren't any software improvements that will make your old system better, even if it were brand new, software would not help. The only way to improve performance in a PC and see a noticeable difference is to upgrade the hardware in your PC or buy another PC, that is the way it is for all PC's.

How old is your PC? 5 years? 10 years?

To give you an idea of how far behind that system would be if it's that old, think of like this:

Computing power in new technology doubles roughly every 6-18 months. Do the math backwards at that rate for 4 years and you'll have an idea of the gap in performance of your machine compared to more recent machines.

If computers were race cars and new race cars doubled in speed every year but your race car was 4 years old, your race car wouldn't have a chance because the competition would have a car 256 times faster than yours.

I know you didn't "want" to hear that your PC is too old but if its 5-10 years old then, unfortunately its old, whether you "wanted" to hear it or not. Life is full of things we don't "want".

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[Off-topic] Emely91:
I hope the image will provide the answers : )

It is not custom build

and the processor is intel core i5

How old? Well :p old enough ^-^ maybe 9 years. I know sounds nerdy :D

You know I kinda feel that the growing software demands impose this "consumption life style" on us. Maybe the hardware is good enough, and we just need to find what suits it best. I really thought about trying a different OS with lower standard requirements but adequate task performing. On the other hand, I am not familiar with them, not to mention the new programs interface that I will need to learn about) etc.

....

...

Hmmmm so even doing only RAM upgrade wouldn't be enough :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] Emely91:
Thank you Ibuprofen I will see my option there as well : )
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
Try a Linux distribution. Something like linux mint(with mate desktop or XFCE desktop) or Ubuntu. They are a couple of the popular distributions. For someone new to linux I recommend Linux Mint with Mate desktop, it's more "windows"-like than the other versions.

If you want a lightweight OS try reading this:

https://www.linux.com/news/best-lightweight-linux-distros-2017

The cool thing about Linux is you can download the .iso for the linux version that you want and then install it on a bootable USB drive using the Linux Live USB Creator, then just set your BIOS on your laptop to boot from USB first, it will run the USB in a live version without actually installing it. This will allow you to test the OS and see if you like it, if you dont, put another version on it and try it. When you find the one you like, it has the option in the live demo to go ahead and install it.

A lightweight linux distro is perfect for reviving an older system, you'll see an improvement in performance due to the fact that linux has much lower hardware requirements than Windows.

Linux is also more android development friendly than Windows.

As for upgrading your hardware, I'd recommend getting the largest solid state drive that you can afford(150-500GB). That one thing by itself will make your PC smoking fast compared to the drive that you have now plus you can use it in the next PC that you get.

I always use pcpartpicker .com for ordering parts, they always show who has the part for the cheapest price and shipping and they are always new parts, most of my parts come from Newegg but I go through pcpartpicker to get it.

Take a look at this list of solid state drives for laptops. They are relatively easy to change with a little common sense.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/internal-hard-drive/#t=0&i=25&f=3&sort=price&page=1

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[Off-topic] Droidriven:
Can you install Aida64 or CPU-Z on your laptop and get me some screenshots of the different tabs showing your hardware? Specifically, I'm looking for the mainboard model and the exact name and series of your CPU.

Nevermind, I found your chipset: Intel HM55 I think.

You might be interested in this page also.

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/k52jc

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