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Ah, thanks for the tips regarding the arm mounts and how far they can go back against the wall. One of the reasons for wanting the arm mounts, is because, quite often the wife and I will need to be sat together at the desk looking at the same screen, hence it'd be moved around a bit. Also, I'd...

Thanks for the reply. This is true regarding the longest part of the build and since I'm after a nice wooden top that won't be cheap, I've been thinking the last couple of days I can plan out a rough layout just to ensure I leave enough space for whatever components I want. The main factor is...

Ah, I'm really early in the process at the mo, the room is a bit of a mess, will have a tidy and try to get a pic. But approx width is about 2.05m, and current desk is around 75-77cm depth (it has a curved front to it). My current idea in my head is to build a desk similar to this. Chunky...

Hi All, Firstly, its been a long time since I've been here and posted (probably 10+ years!). I'm about to waffle on about my history and what brings me to my decision, if you don't care, skip this paragraph. I've built and upgraded about 3-4 PCs many many years ago, but due to moving around...

AHA! I'm getting somewhere now. In my BIOS settings I found a setting that basically means "monitor this fan, if there's a problem sound the alarm". That was set to CPU Fan, I have disabled this and my PC seems to be happy now I'm going to leave it running a bit and monitor the processor temp...

I have tried any reset options in my BIOS (there's a couple including load -optimised). How do I perform a "clrcmos"? It definitly isnt the CPU temp, that's at 38*C at bootup whilst the warning level is set to 80*C. I have re-applied some Thermal Paste today to no avail (assuming TIM is...

I was wrong, in my annoyed/ over tired state I read 80 Degrees C as the temp, but that's the limit the warning is set to, i've got the thermal compound on it now and it's running fine and dandy at around 38 Degrees C at boot up, but the siren is still sounding!! Any help would be much...

Ok, I've checked all connections, etc and rebooted a number of times and got in to BIOS. and I think it is overheating that damn quickly! It reckons the CPU Temp is 80*C! Guessing that's why the alarm is going off!

Nope can't find it for the life of me, had some years ago that I never opened and didn't throw it away. I was planning on getting some more on the basis that it'd probably be ok in the mean time for the short use I'd want it for! Surely that wouldn't cause the immediate siren im getting at the...

It is an Antec case which I have praised until now! lol! Managed to get the heatsink off, but don't think it's gone back on correctly. I switched on the PC and it all started up a dream (though still doing what the old PSU did of booting for a a second or two then essentially rebooting)...

Hi, I now have my new PSU, but cant get my old one out!! The heat sink of the processor is in the way and I can't remember how to take it off. I've undone the 4 black plastic things that turn about quater to a half turn, then seem to pop up! but it doesn't see to want to budge! Is it...

Right, I've just ordered this one. Does anyone know what the DPD courier's course of action is if no one is in to answer the door when they deliver? If I leave them a note to leave it with a neighbour either side, will they do so? May thanks once again for everyone's help. Alien18

Hi, yeh i realised the second I said it that the GFX card will still draw the power. All I know is it's an nVidia from a good few years ago (4-5+ maybe even + some more - getting old now!). I was just looking at an OCZ: Out of the one you mention here and this one here Which would you...

Sorry for the double post, but, assuming I have to buy a new PSU. Can anyone recommend a replacement for a 580W Hiper Type R Modular? Not sure I need one as powerful as that, I don't do PC gaming anymore and can't for the life of me remember the GFX card used. Thanks again. [Edit] If it...

Was dreading that response! I have tried cleaning out hte inside & and the fans, etc (since it really was long overdue!) and restarted to no avail, though it did last a good 5-10secs and got my hopes up! I wonder if my PSU has had a fault all the time, since I had it it starts up for a...

Hi All, I've just got home from my day job to start my eveningwork from home (oh joy!) to find that my PC simply will not boot up/start. I press the button, the green light comes on and everything starts whirring for about 1 sec (often less). Then it stops, the green light goes out. Give...

That's grand I thought that might be the case, but wanted to double check in case someone had a fancy clever method that simply worked! lol!

Apologies, what I meant is that sometimes, I'll be traveling with my laptop and won't have access to the NAS. Am I best to simply copy the VM back and forth in these cases, or is there an easy way to "check out" a VM from the NAS, then "check in" when I return home and can connect the laptop...

Oh cool, so no need to worry about that then! Thanks (as a side note: How would I reinstall XP on my OH's netbook? It comes with install discs, but no CD drive, I have no external CD/DVD drives, would it have to be a memory stick job? not done one of them before) The more I think about it...

Sorry, I have one more question. My OH got a Mini 10 from Dell and it was loaded with Dell crap! I removed all I could find, but it still runs really slow. Without having to format/wipe a brand new laptop is there any easy way to undo all of Dell's messing? The reason I ask is because I want...