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Forum: General Software Mar 24, 2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 998
Posted By johnspack
Windows 7 iso images are legally downloadable...

Windows 7 iso images are legally downloadable from msft.digitalrivercontent.net. As long as you have a legal key, there is nothing wrong with it.
Forum: General Software Mar 24, 2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 998
Posted By newtekie1
That is correct, assuming you have a key to a...

That is correct, assuming you have a key to a full version(OEM or Retail), chances are the key you received from your school was an OEM key. So you should be fine without any special reg edits or...
Forum: General Software Mar 24, 2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 998
Posted By Norton
It should work with either version

It should work with either version
Forum: General Software Mar 24, 2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 998
Posted By FordGT90Concept
This is what I was looking for before: ...

This is what I was looking for before:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

I don't know if it will let you do a clean install but it is worth a shot.
Forum: General Software Mar 24, 2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 998
Posted By Norton
http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/mi...

http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft
Forum: General Software Mar 23, 2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 633
Posted By slyfox2151
You need to create 3 partitions... 2 for the...

You need to create 3 partitions... 2 for the Windows installers what ever is left over for free space.

Extract the ISOs to their own partitions and add the boot code.


You might need to...
Forum: General Software Mar 23, 2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 633
Posted By slyfox2151
Yeah it works exactly the same way as you would...

Yeah it works exactly the same way as you would do it with a flash drive. Just extract the files and make the device boot-able.
Forum: General Software Mar 22, 2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 633
Posted By Geofrancis
for boot disks there is nothing better than SARDU...

for boot disks there is nothing better than SARDU (http://www.sarducd.it)

"SARDU creates a multiboot USB drive, a multiboot DVD or CD (all-in-one) for free (personal and non commercial use, read...
Forum: General Software Mar 18, 2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,105
Posted By hellrazor
Instead of "Here's an update that's awesome" it...

Instead of "Here's an update that's awesome" it turns into "Buy this $140 OS that should just have been an update to the last one".
Forum: General Software Mar 17, 2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By puma99dk|
if that is true, u can always put the driver on...

if that is true, u can always put the driver on the usb aswell and load it, or integrate it which will be too much of a hassle....
Forum: General Software Mar 17, 2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By 95Viper
If the Windows 7 copy is not corrupt. Could be...

If the Windows 7 copy is not corrupt.
Could be Windows 8, being newer, has something (device driver?) that Windows 7 doesn't have on the install (iso) file.

So, I am guessing you are going to...
Forum: General Software Mar 17, 2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By puma99dk|
hmm i have been using this since it was available...

hmm i have been using this since it was available and i haven't experienced any trouble on desktop and laptop pc's.

English x86: X17-59463.iso...
Forum: General Software Mar 10, 2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By Mindweaver
If it's set to "ahci", then try changing it to...

If it's set to "ahci", then try changing it to "IDE" to see if it will boot. If it does then your "ahci" drivers did not load on install. You may need to get the "ahci" driver from acer's website and...
Forum: General Software Mar 10, 2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By redeye
yes, that is the problem, to solve it do what...

yes, that is the problem, to solve it do what sasqui suggested...
but it should not matter, if you remove all partitions from the drive that it is "raw"... you can do this in the windows install...
Forum: General Software Mar 10, 2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By Sasqui
Possibly this too: Check your SATA mode in BIOS,...

Possibly this too: Check your SATA mode in BIOS, the 150GB drive may be configured as IDE, while your BIOS is AHCI (which it should be). When you begin the install, make sure you start by deleting...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By johnspack
Start out of the case first. Put the mobo on top...

Start out of the case first. Put the mobo on top of the case, use a sheet of cardboard or what ever, start with the bare minimum, and see if it posts. If it does, work your way up, if it...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By DarkOCean
By removing the battery you've done the same...

By removing the battery you've done the same thing cleared the cmos - factory safe settings reset.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By qubit
The various stored settings get corrupted,...

The various stored settings get corrupted, confusing the bios firmware. Resetting them puts them all at known good defaults, so things work again.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By AphexDreamer
If you have a second computer in the house or can...

If you have a second computer in the house or can get your hands on a computer that has the same slot type as your card, you can take your card and toss it in another computer that you know works to...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By okidna
Try clearing the CMOS like DarkOcean suggested. ...

Try clearing the CMOS like DarkOcean suggested.
If the problem still persist check your case spacer/standoff from shorts with your motherboard.

Remove your motherboard (and everything attached to...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By ThE_MaD_ShOt
+1

+1
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By DarkOCean
Try clearing the cmos on the mobo.

Try clearing the cmos on the mobo.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 18, 2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By AphexDreamer
If you can, try the GPU in a known working...

If you can, try the GPU in a known working system.

check your MB manual to see if the Blinking LED's are system warnings that may indicate the problem of your system.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 9, 2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,639
Posted By lilhasselhoffer
Yeah thermal compound is a necessity, not a...

Yeah thermal compound is a necessity, not a suggestion.

If you're still using stock cooling, then by all means pick-up a new CPU cooler. The 212+ is very nice, and should be well within price...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 9, 2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,639
Posted By PLSG08
I'd say save it for next Christmas or get another...

I'd say save it for next Christmas or get another 5770 (second hand ofc)

(Fellow pinoy here) I would say save since AMD HD 8000 series are coming out this year and 5000 series cards would get a...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 6, 2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,639
Posted By razaron
How's about an SSD to use as an OS drive? Going...

How's about an SSD to use as an OS drive? Going by Newegg you can get 120/128GB ones for 100$. I have no idea what prices are like in the Philippines, but you should be able to get 64GB ones. That...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 6, 2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,639
Posted By Jetster
Any thermal paste will work. Small grain of rice...

Any thermal paste will work. Small grain of rice in the center. Dont spread it just let the heatsink smash it. Check you tube. Plenty of examples

Clean off the old paste with alcohol. Dont get...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 6, 2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,639
Posted By lyndonguitar
Clean all the residues first, and make it shiny,...

Clean all the residues first, and make it shiny, :laugh: and Just put a little, the size of a bead, at the center of the chip, then spread it off using a flat cardboard. most pastes when you buy them...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 20, 2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,726
Posted By TRWOV
oh my! WD really gouges their prices, don't they?...

oh my! WD really gouges their prices, don't they? I was going by this:

1TB $109: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB C......
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 20, 2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,726
Posted By Raw
just a fraction of...

A 2TB WD drive is about $180.00
A 1TB WD drive is about $99.00

Percentage = 181.818%

Doesn't seem like just a fraction of...to me.
Just saying.
:)
Forum: General Hardware Aug 20, 2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,194
Posted By 95Viper
I am assuming your router with "myDSL" on it is...

I am assuming your router with "myDSL" on it is the same router as the ZyXel P-660HN-T1A.

Since you read the manual for the ZyXel P-660HN-T1A...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 20, 2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,726
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Hey There! Fellow Pinoy Here. I am too getting a...

Hey There! Fellow Pinoy Here. I am too getting a new build, might as well help out on this one.

First thing's First, How much is your budget? We really need to know how much you're willing to...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 20, 2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,726
Posted By TRWOV
Running with baked thermal paste isn't advisable,...

Running with baked thermal paste isn't advisable, even if your PC doesn't show any detriments (which it does according to your post). You don't need any fancy stuff unless you intent to overclock,...
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