yes you can. just de-solder the connectors, find a similar capacity (rating in micro farad) capacitor and solder it back on

i fixed a few old mobos that has leaking caps before

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Added on July 29, 2007, 12:14 amit's cheaper to buy another old one rather than trying to fix it. 14" can be bought for as low as rm 30 (generic) ad rm50 (branded)

This post has been edited by lucifah: Jul 29 2007, 12:14 AM

Windows XP SP2 has the SATA driver pre-loaded

SP1 and earlier windows don't

vista has it

you will definitely need the SATA driver to install any kind of windows if you are running in RAID configuration.

for most cases, it shouldn't be a problem. just try it. u never know.

plug the monitor connection back to the card and restart in SAFE MODE

else yuo need to tinker with the BIOS to enable onboard VGA first (or easier, just plug out the vga card)


NTFS can only be read by Windows NT (hence the name NT File System), 2000, 2003, XP and Vista

on linux, unix, mac, etc you need to mount it manually

Win98, ME and older windows version can't read NTFS

and another thing - NTFS permission thingy. you screw it and there goes yuor encrypted data (not that hard to retrieve, but waste lots of time)

FAT32 is acceptable on almost all platform.

no need since the driver supports all nvidia chipsets

but if you really are into benchmarking, then it's better to clean uninstall and reinstall it back

either way works. your call

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Added on November 21, 2008, 9:43 pmnope. the PC will be doing the hard work. the webcam only capture images / video

no, u dun have to have a DVR or use DVR to encode. your cpu will handle it

this is where multi-core cpu shines - video encoding. it's significantly faster than single core procs

This post has been edited by lucifah: Nov 21 2008, 09:43 PM

depends on your OS

Win 95, 98, 98SE and ME, for sure u need to reinstall windows since it's gonna screw up your OS

for Win NT, 2kPro, 2k3, XP, Vista and the likes, you don't have to since they have hardware profiles feature and can do minor changes to accomodate the new mobo (even if it's entirely new mobo)

but BE WARNED. changing new mobo and still using the same Windows OS may violate the EULA. read it carefully if you are using the PC for business. i'm not into legal matters, so i leave it to you

for other OS, i have no idea since i rarely use them

so, in simple words, NO. you DON'T have to format your pc

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Added on November 21, 2008, 10:00 pmfor starters, try not to mix and match brands. same brands are easier to configure. there won't be any compatibility issues

for reliability, Cisco

Few brands that receive good review, Linksys, Buffallo, dLink,


have u checked Vista power options? Check if you have properly confured "High Performace" to run 100% of cpu speed


you can try to uninstall unnecessary programs. CCleaner is a good start. for advanced stage, try windows xp tweaking softwares that are free and abundant in the net. google is a good friend

u can use CPUz

yes you can, but it'd be tedious

run the programs you want, and then open Task Manager. Click processes, right click the process name, and set affinity

you're set to go


This post has been edited by lucifah: Nov 21 2008, 10:00 PM

LCD, unlike its old predecessor doesn't use any CRT

so, yes, it's ok. the magnets inside those speakers, even if it's not shielded, won't distort your lcd monitor

if you are using old CRT, then it's a different story

it contains some kind of low power magnet. supposedly to reduce electromagnetic interference

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question352.htm

if you have money, YES. at least you have a reason to rig up a new computer

i on the other hand is stuck with my old p4 since it's hardware is so durable, it hasn't broke down yet. pity me, at least you have an excuse to get that damn core-i7 cpu...

most common problem for dying mobo is leaking capacitors. check your caps and see if any is bulging and start to leak electrolytes

replace with same capacity capacitor (not necessarily same brand). if you wanna go high end, always use rubycon caps

contact BSA and you may stand a chance to receive RM 20,000 award. earning money from pirated software is plain wrong.

yes, it will

not to be bias between any brand, but the e5200 has better power management. in term of speed, i have no idea since cpu speed is irrelevant nowadays, save for those hardcore benchmark freaks


use these measuring devices:


http://www.professionalequipment.com/xq/AS.../qx/default.htm

http://www.ccrane.com/science/instruments/kill-a-watt.aspx

you can also reverse the polarity and get the same effect - in a weird and un-intended way

no. if you only change the CPU, u don't have to. even if you change the whole computer, u can still use your old windows installation perfectly


ram are too cheap. upgrade now and be happy

with vista, more memory is always better. but be reminded, vista 32bit can only address 3.5gb. if you need more than that (god knows why), then switch to 64bit vista

boleh. takda salah.

nak pakai built in intel GMA950 pun boleh. it can drive the desktop to its fullest pixel. just dun think of playing games at full pixel count

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Added on December 14, 2008, 10:31 pmwhy on earth d u need one? PCI wifi cards are abundant. USBs are eaasy to find. no purpose to specifically change mobo just to get built in wifi antennae.

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Added on December 14, 2008, 10:34 pmOK. Time for a new thread guys.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=875451

This post has been edited by lucifah: Dec 14 2008, 10:34 PM