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12-12-2012, 07:11 PM
Thread: Help! Low +12V, On-Off Restart Issues
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I would call that significantly low. +/- ~0.5V...
I would call that significantly low. +/- ~0.5V wouldn't be a big deal, but we're talking about -5V. First thing I'd suggest doing is putting in a new PSU, as that's the most likely culprit. If you're...
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12-12-2012, 06:14 PM
Thread: F4 key doesn't work anymore
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Sounds like you probably have a...
Sounds like you probably have a stuck/misfiring/defective key, and generally the solution is to replace the keyboard.
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12-12-2012, 01:41 AM
Thread: New G53 owner!
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For various reasons, generally relating to some...
For various reasons, generally relating to some people abusing the system, accessing any part of the unit that isn't a designated user upgradable slot/space will void your warranty. So you could do...
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12-11-2012, 11:44 PM
Thread: New G53 owner!
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I have to say, based on what you say, sounds like...
I have to say, based on what you say, sounds like the seller was lying through his/her teeth about not having opened the unit before, and odds are that will get flagged as CID (Customer Induced...
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12-11-2012, 11:22 PM
Thread: Asus G75VW Keyboard Backlight Problem
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Does it come on at all when you power on the unit...
Does it come on at all when you power on the unit from an off state?
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12-11-2012, 06:45 PM
Thread: G55VW DS-71 help
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Does the series of letters and numbers after...
Does the series of letters and numbers after "Error" change, or is it always exactly the same?
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12-11-2012, 06:31 PM
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So just to update everyone else, as I already...
So just to update everyone else, as I already sent joesaiditstrue a PM. We found the board, and just set up a new RMA to process it here. I already gave joesaiditstrue the new RMA number. So aside...
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12-10-2012, 10:15 PM
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So just to comment on the whole recovery disc...
So just to comment on the whole recovery disc thing, ultimately it has to do with changes Microsoft made to Windows 8. It's being looked into on our end to try and devise some way to get recovery...
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12-10-2012, 10:00 PM
Thread: Where is the RMA at??
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Now don't make me take back my comment about you...
Now don't make me take back my comment about you learning a new trick. :p
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12-10-2012, 08:53 PM
Thread: Where is the RMA at??
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Maybe I'm just that good? :D
Maybe I'm just that good? :D
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12-10-2012, 07:12 PM
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I would start by getting something like Driver...
I would start by getting something like Driver Sweeper and using that to get rid of your nVidia drivers, then reinstall 306 once you've finished rebooting.
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12-10-2012, 07:01 PM
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I'm on it. Fortunately I've done this once...
I'm on it. Fortunately I've done this once before, so I could just sift through some old emails to remind myself whom to talk to about it. At least Vizzy got my username right this time. Who says you...
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12-10-2012, 06:12 PM
Thread: K53E problem
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I know they have to summarize changes in a...
I know they have to summarize changes in a relatively few words on BIOS changes, but from an electrical standpoint you can't just plug something in and use it immediately. It takes a second or two...
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Who knew I actually absorbed so much info from...
Who knew I actually absorbed so much info from those 8AM POM classes back in college?! :D Here I always thought I was barely managing to stay awake at such an ungodly early hour.
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12-10-2012, 05:59 PM
Thread: G73SW-XT1 LCD is Faded around Edges
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Yes, but to be honest, I'm not really sure I...
Yes, but to be honest, I'm not really sure I could guarantee all fees would be waived in such a case.
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12-10-2012, 05:54 PM
Thread: Asus G53S LOW PERFORMANCE QUESTION
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One of the most common cases for a sudden drop in...
One of the most common cases for a sudden drop in performance is a failing HDD. Failing HDDs often generate more heat would could cause the fans to kick into a higher gear, generating more noise. Try...
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12-10-2012, 05:26 PM
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You can be sure that someone in marketing is...
You can be sure that someone in marketing is regularly looking into this and when it happens that all the stars align, it will happen. However, it's a little more complicated than you might think.
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12-10-2012, 05:10 PM
Thread: Asus G75 package
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As chrsplmr said, it basically depends on where...
As chrsplmr said, it basically depends on where you buy your G75 what may or may not come with it. So, if in doubt, ask the reseller(s) you're looking to buy from.
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12-08-2012, 01:48 AM
Thread: Connecting to an external monitor
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Yeah, first thing I'd do is get a new VGA cable....
Yeah, first thing I'd do is get a new VGA cable. Monoprice is a good place to go for decent quality at non-extortionist prices. HDMI is another option if your monitor supports it.
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12-08-2012, 01:44 AM
Thread: As dead as the....... desktop?
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I could actually see them doing this with the low...
I could actually see them doing this with the low end and very high end. The i3 is going to generally be for people who just want to do email and web browsing, and the Xeon is generally going to be...
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12-08-2012, 01:40 AM
Thread: As dead as the....... desktop?
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I told you you could split Raja's pay didn't I?...
I told you you could split Raja's pay didn't I? :confused:
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12-08-2012, 01:22 AM
Thread: Check this out - Geforce Experience
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It's a cool idea, but I'll be curious to see how...
It's a cool idea, but I'll be curious to see how it actually works in practice.
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12-08-2012, 01:16 AM
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Pretty sure it doesn't support 7.1 via ANALOG....
Pretty sure it doesn't support 7.1 via ANALOG. Via HDMI and the SPDIF port would be another story.
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12-08-2012, 01:09 AM
Thread: As dead as the....... desktop?
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I don't care if it's a socket or they go back to...
I don't care if it's a socket or they go back to a slot system, just so long as it's possible to keep making custom PCs. Generally I don't really have the time and/or desire to do that myself...
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12-08-2012, 01:03 AM
Thread: Need some help tracking something down
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Pretty sure those are all standard, so check...
Pretty sure those are all standard, so check Wikipedia or something for the ATX standard. Should probably be able to branch off from there to the various sub-types and competitors like ITX.
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