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    Computer Hardware Store Umhlanga

    I recently relocated to Umhlanga from Pretoria and I am on the lookout for a decent computer components store. I mostly buy stuff online but sometimes its nice to browse or be able to just nip out and grab something rather than having to wait for delivery. Any suggestions?
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    Desktop PC - possible power saving problem

    Can anyone offer suggestions? Since yesterday my pc goes into power saving mode while I'm working on it. I've gone into windows (win 7 32bit) and disabled any form of power saver and screen saver. I could be watching Youtube or reading myBB posts (as happened earlier today) when my screen...
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    Computer Freezing at start-up completely

    Hey Guys, Ive had a pc for about 8 months now, never ever had a problem with it, but within the past month, when I turn my pc on, everything seems to be frozen, i have to restart it using the physical button on the pc case. Was just wondering what you guys thought the problem might be...
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    Want to buy a new PC Tower Case

    I bought a new PC a while ago. I wanted something with a decent PC Tower Case. Something Cool (temperature Wise) USB 3 Points in the front Decent power supply Good Look So I got myself a XPredator. It’s made of mesh (on every side – except on the motherboard ‘s side it can breathe). Which...
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    Another step closer to quantum computers

    Quantum computing – a step closer An Australian research team has made a breakthrough, coming one step closer to the reality of quantum computing
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    CPU and GPU for new PC build

    Good day MyBB world Following on an earlier thread of mine, I'm busy compiling a list of specs for my new gaming PC. In broad terms I'm looking at the following specs: i5-3570 (non-K) Nvidia GTX660 8GB RAM, DDR3-1600 450W - 500W PSU 1TB 7200RPM HDD Now, I'm not interested in...
  8. Rouxenator

    Why do cheap DFP monitors only have VGA ?

    So this is something that has been bothering me since LCD monitors first came out. Why do cheap DFP monitors only have a VGA connection when it requires more circuitry as opposed to a DVI/HDMI connection? Effectively when running a DFP over VGA you end up with the graphics chip in your...
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    Gaming PC: Recommend me some specs!

    First of all, the reason I'm posting this here is because I need some recommendation from the gaming folk for a new PC as the PC will be primarily used for gaming. Any issues I have with hardware will be posted in the Hardware forums. So, with that out of the way, the question: Could you...
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    Home Studio PC Build. Advice please.

    Wasn't sure if to post this in the hardware section or here. But as I want to get the feel from a musician's POV, I elected to post here.\ What I do, musically: Semi-Accoustic guitar Electric guitar Vocals So the idea is to record those items listed via a Focusirte 2i/2o or I may even go...
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    PC mounting bracket

    Hi There Does anyone know where I can buy a bracket that I can mount under my desk so that my computer will stand off the floor. If possible the bracket should be big enough to hold a UPS as well. Thanks Cheers
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    PC Slow after graphics card installation

    I am working on a friends computer. it is a pre-built acer aspire sa90. Specs here :http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/desktop/0000/Acer/AspireSA90/AspireSA90sp2.shtml However this one has a Intel Pentium D, 3.6GHz, and 1gb of RAM. Now, i took off vista a few years ago & put XP on. my friend...
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    Help build R20 000 Gaming Computer

    Hello there, I came on here a while ago and got some great idea for a new pc at R10 000 However, with the news of games like GW2 and Diablo 3 coming out next year only I decided to wait. My budget has grown in the time and I've put togethe an idea of what I can get for roughly R20 000 Any...
  14. Budza

    Please help! PC Diagnosis Required

    HTPC/gaming rig, connected via GFX (DVI->HDMI cable) to 42" LCD HDTV. Win 7 Ultimate x64. When turning on, about 40% of the time, the fans just go at max speed, and monitor never comes on. Other 60%, there's that initial loudness, then things settle down and all is OK. When running, after...
  15. jes

    Computer monitor prices set to rise in SA

    Computer monitor prices set to rise in SA National Treasury reveals plan to re-introduce excise duties on monitors because they are ‘used as televisions’
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    Legit? better?

    Hey guys, found a place that will do repairs for me on my ipad and want to know if its legit or if theres a better one in the Pretoria area the place is http://www.xpressfix.co.za/
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    Specs for my new rig

    Im planning to build a new pc for 2011 but before I buy something, I would like to hear from you guys if I need to change something. >Intel i5-760 >MSI P55A-G55 >Kingmax DDR3 1333 2x 2GB >Club 3D Radeon HD 6850 1GB >Seagate 1TB HDD >HUNTKEY APFC 600W >LG CH10LS20 Blu-ray Drive...
  18. Derrick

    Computer makers affraid of consumer hunger for smaller computers

    It seems like the big computer makers are afraid of the market driven rise in sales of netbook ranged computers. A netbook is a notebook cousin but smaller, less powerful and usualy designed around mobility including the whole shabang of wifi options and often also 3G and relates solutions...
  19. Scooby_Doo

    HDTV as PC Monitor

    Hi all, I currently using a HD ready 32" sammy as a PC monitor and it is all well and good, no input lag that I can notice and everything seems to be OK. However the 720p resolution is starting to get to me so I am thinking of selling the set and getting a new 32" full HDTV. However I am...
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    Computer for multi-tasking around 5grand

    Hey guys, Looking to buy a computer for multitasking. Got a quote from Cafe Viva, any suggestions? Hows this look: CM Elite 332 Chassis w/tm R350 Intel core 95-760 2.8 R1999 Intel tom cove H55 R969 Supertalent 2gb ddr3 R349 Seagate 500gb 7200 sata R399 LG24X sata dvd non-light writer R189 ZT...
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    24" Monitor - what to buy?

    Hi guys. I'm currently shopping for a good, high-quality 24" widescreen monitor to hook up to my PC. I game frequently and do a lot of HD video editing, so for me screen quality is rather important. I don't want the best-of-the-best, but the best price-performance that there is. HDMI...
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