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Is this an easy think to do?

Hi I have a problem with my computer, although I'm not quite sure what is causing the problem. My computer will turn itself off and when it restarts, it says previous shutdown due to thermal event. I'm pretty sure the fans are working and I've tried leaving the case open and using it, but it...

Would there be any difference between connecting from the tape player to my computer or from connecting the camera to my computer?

can the tv card not capture it? Di you have any suggestions of cards and software? Thanks Andy

I have about 15 compact VHS tapes (VHS-C) from an old camcorder I want to convert to DVD. However, I don't have a DVD recorder and therefore I am trying to figure out how to convert them using my computer. In terms of what my computer and the camera have... The camcorder has an s-video...

If i created a wireless network, then would each person connect to the internet through their own usb modem on the wireless?

At the moment, i live in student accomodation which has 6 people living in it. However, we all have individual telephone lines in our rooms, each with our own usb adsl modem. In my room, I have a wireless adsl modem/router which i connect to by ethernet, and the rest of the house use it if...

No other components. Basically the PC is not a necessity, but if we could get one for poss 200-225 with ms xp, then we would get it. Its main use is internet and applications such as office, so seperate graphics and sound card is not necessary. Thanks Andy

Hi, I am looking to get a fairly smooth running pc without the powerful sound or graphics cards. My basic requirements are as follows: - Athlon 64 3500+ 512 RAM 80GB HD So what mobo, fans, etc would you suggest to go with that? I already have a monitor and keyboard/mouse. Thanks Andy

ok, so that seems to be working! How come a freeware program works and the expensive ones produced those green marks?

Hi, i recently installed windows media centre on my pc and when i ran it i got the error saying i didnt have an installed video decoder. So i installed an old windvd 3 version i had, and it resulted in a rubbish quality dvd playback. So i tried the trial version of windvd 7 and it still leaves...

I am about to purchase windows media centre, and obviously i am going to get a tv card. It is either between the Hauppauge HVR 1100 or the 1300. Firstly i was told that there is a delay when using the 1300 because of the hardware encoding, does anyone know anything about that? Secondly, do i...

I have an opportunity to get a Foxconn Socket 939 AMD ATX PCI-Express Mainboard for £45. I currently have a MSI Neo-Platinum 754 with an AMD 64 3200+ is this a good quality mobo to replace? or better to stick until get a better quality mobo? cheers

do you need to know actually how to turn to the pc on by alarm, or how to play music?

what about for a slightly lower budget? any particularly good options?

well, i want to try sell my RAM, which i might get £40 for. So perhaps 150? maybe less if there is anything less than that.

Hi, i currently have 1 GB RAM (2 x 256 and 1 x 512) and i want to upgrade to 2GB. I have an MSI Neo Platinum mobo, athlon 64 3200+ raddeon 9550 graphics card, 200GB hdd. I prefer high spec components, but it does not have to be overclockable. any suggestions?

I have a sky cable going in to my room, with a magic eye currently. What would be the best way to utilise that in terms of buying a TV card? Is it possible? Could i still use my magic eye with it? cheers

ok, i will definately be upgrading bios, is there anything i should take note of while doing it? i'm sure last time i did it, it asked me if i wanted to update in windows or dos? is that right, or am i making it up!? if not, which one? cheers