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that would make sense. no idea, seems dodgy as 'Norton Internet Security' retails for about $100.

Unless its one of those free light versions which operates off the cloud.

Have you installed anything else recently? Sometimes free versions of software is bundled with other stuff, like divx/xvid codecs etc.

Yeah I installed Google Drive, that makes sense now.

Edit: But I uninstalled it before, so I guys that wasn't the best idea.

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Tablets are surely going to severely diminish the laptop market. I'd much rather have a desktop & a tablet then having a laptop as a compromise between both. In the long run, its not that much more expensive, the upgradability of desktops make it quite cheaper than laptops and you dont need a really powerful tablet when you're just using it in situations where you need the mobility.

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HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB – $79

RAM: G.Skill Ares 1600Mhz 8GB kit – $47

CPU: i5 3570 – $208

Gfx card: Gigabyte GTX 560 OC 1gb - $169

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77-D3H-MVP – $108

Case: Antec 300 - $62

PSU: Antec VP550P – $65

Monitor: 24" LG E2441V-BN – $169

Keyboard & mouse: Logitech MK710 - $78

Speakers: Edifier M1360 - $30

Windows 7: $93

$1108 all up

Add another 8GB ram and a SSD in a few months. If I ever need a dvd drive just add it then, will install windows off of a USB lawl. Pretty happy with this build for the price. Probably go ahead with it within the next week or so, no rush.

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I just finished building a pc for a mate, the ssd makes so much of a difference. Centrecom has a 128gig for 79 bucks. Get on it

There is always something for another $40 or $80 or $20 or whatever, have to draw the line somewhere. Makes sense to put off the SSD for a little while as they are coming down in price quite quickly, I can live without it for a bit.

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What are some resource intensive games the youngins play these days, so I can test my new computer?

I remember when I used to play games and AA3 was a reasonably resource intensive game, downloaded it to test my computer since its free, full 1080p HD resolution, max settings, 150fps rofff.

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Anyone else picked up an e-mail virus in recent days? I have two mailboxes, one for jw1739 which I use only for football-related websites if I'm leaving a comment there or somesuch. I have AV software running all the time but recently (9/10 or so) found my jw1739 address was, in the backgound, sending out hundreds/thousands of e-mails, most of which were bouncing back into my inbox (shared by both accounts) as undeliverable. Has taken me several days to control the situation using various anti-virus programs plus in the end deleting the jw1739 mailbox. Still not sure that the virus has been killed, but at least the messages don't end up back with me.

Anyone else had this problem?

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For someone who has experience with computers

I tried to start up my computer today and for some reason while it loads, it shuts itself off then 4 sec later it tries to start up again.

It repeats itself until maybe the 5th try it fully loads and I can use my computer.

What could be possible reasoning's for this?

-Need new graphics card? I have a ATI Radeon 5870

-Something is loose inside the computer? a cable?

-Problem with the motherboard?

-Too hot inside?

-Would I have shit software's conflicting with the computer?

I'm shitting myself that this compy would fuck up every time it shuts off :(

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For someone who has experience with computers

I tried to start up my computer today and for some reason while it loads, it shuts itself off then 4 sec later it tries to start up again.

It repeats itself until maybe the 5th try it fully loads and I can use my computer.

What could be possible reasoning's for this?

-Need new graphics card? I have a ATI Radeon 5870

-Something is loose inside the computer? a cable?

-Problem with the motherboard?

-Too hot inside?

-Would I have shit software's conflicting with the computer?

I'm shitting myself that this compy would fuck up every time it shuts off :(

what is the last thing it gets upto when it starts up?

when you say loads.. do you mean windows (or any other OS) gets half way through loading?

have you attempted to O/C your CPU?

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Half way through loading, before the windows logo, around the area where you can choose the option to go into the overclocking menu

And by attempted, my dad has the advanced knowledge around computers and overclocked my PC, but I'm just asking around here to sort of cut time for my dad since he has limited spare time, would help to cut down options so he wont be wasting time.

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Half way through loading, before the windows logo, around the area where you can choose the option to go into the overclocking menu

so pre windows?

sounds like hardware issue, my thoughts are possibly fried RAM, but really can't tell without seeing anything.

How old is the comp, did you buy it built or did you build it? and have you changed anything recently?

or have you tinkered with you comp at all since buying it?

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so pre windows?

sounds like hardware issue, my thoughts are possibly fried RAM, but really can't tell without seeing anything.

How old is the comp, did you buy it built or did you build it? and have you changed anything recently?

or have you tinkered with you comp at all since buying it?

As far as I can remember, built the pc around 2010, no cheap bullshit parts mixed with decent parts.

My father built it, along with a mate of his who has an IT occupation just to teach him a few things + the overclocking process, so mistakes would not have been made.

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So it has been overclocked? doesn't really matter if mistakes weren't made when overclocking it, as you are forcing something to operate at a higher capacity than it should. like constantly driving you car around on high revs, its gonna pack it in alot quicker than if its not overclocked

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So it has been overclocked? doesn't really matter if mistakes weren't made when overclocking it, as you are forcing something to operate at a higher capacity than it should. like constantly driving you car around on high revs, its gonna pack it in alot quicker than if its not overclocked

Hm yeah, just saying like just setting up all the softwares and drivers before the computer was used was done assuming in a proper manner

Yes it is overclocked.

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Hm yeah, just saying like just setting up all the softwares and drivers before the computer was used was done assuming in a proper manner

Yes it is overclocked.

I can't really make a proper assessment without actually looking at it, and i aint going to do that.

Though it really does sound like a hardware error

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All hardware has a lifespan, if overclocked, ram or cpu, it will hit that lifespan sooner than expected. Often the BIOS on a motherboard will detect if the RAM or CPU is running at a rate which it deems unstable and will reboot and revert to safer settings. Possibly a combination of 2 years overclocking and this sudden warmer weather, your overclock has been come unstable. You could:

a. Give the RAM and/or CPU a little more volts, this will often stabilise the hardware(to much and it will become unstable and not boot or crash after boot).

b. Getting to hot, try underclocking or reverting back to standard memory and cpu frequency and stock voltages.

c. Getting to hot, try cleaning out all the dust from the fans, case and remove heat sink from cpu and literally wash it, dry it thoroughly, apply new thermal paste and reseat the heat sink and fan(obviously dont wash the fan).

d. Check the motherboard errors(beeps, flashing lights, lcd on mobo) and it should tell you what is failing.

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From smartphone discussion regarding which notebook to buy.
 
Dylan asked: What is your reasonable price?
 
I'm asking: How portable do you need your notebook.

 

 

 

My tip: Identify what you want to use it for and what price you're willing to spend. 

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I picked up an ASUS G73sw on monday night to replace my PC. I don't need portability and i picked this up for less than what i would have spent on an upgrade.

Salvaged my SSD and voila. Faster speeds all round (CPU, RAM, USB 3.0, etc.) and a 1080p screen to boot.

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From smartphone discussion regarding which notebook to buy.
 
Dylan asked: What is your reasonable price?
 
I'm asking: How portable do you need your notebook.

 

 

 

My tip: Identify what you want to use it for and what price you're willing to spend. 

 

$500 max, and something portable would be nice since pretty much all of my laptops have been big, bulky supercomputers

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From smartphone discussion regarding which notebook to buy.
 
Dylan asked: What is your reasonable price?
 
I'm asking: How portable do you need your notebook.

 

 

 

My tip: Identify what you want to use it for and what price you're willing to spend. 

 

$500 max, and something portable would be nice since pretty much all of my laptops have been big, bulky supercomputers

 

What are you using it for? and what condition would you like it in?

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From smartphone discussion regarding which notebook to buy.
 
Dylan asked: What is your reasonable price?
 
I'm asking: How portable do you need your notebook.

 

 

 

My tip: Identify what you want to use it for and what price you're willing to spend. 

 

$500 max, and something portable would be nice since pretty much all of my laptops have been big, bulky supercomputers

 

What are you using it for? and what condition would you like it in?

 

Uni homework, surfing the Melbourne Heart forum and Pornhub

And brand new, had too much trouble with refurbished models in the past

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From smartphone discussion regarding which notebook to buy.
 
Dylan asked: What is your reasonable price?
 
I'm asking: How portable do you need your notebook.

 

 

 

My tip: Identify what you want to use it for and what price you're willing to spend. 

 

$500 max, and something portable would be nice since pretty much all of my laptops have been big, bulky supercomputers

 

What are you using it for? and what condition would you like it in?

 

Uni homework, surfing the Melbourne Heart forum and Pornhub

And brand new, had too much trouble with refurbished models in the past

 

 

I've got an Asus eeePC, used for essentially all the same things minus the homework. Best investment I've made.

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and i picked this up for less than what i would have spent on an upgrade.

Really?

Do not believe.

Don't buy from centercom, while most computer stores are dodgy, centercom takes it to another level. Believe me, I know people that have worked there, they do all sorts of dodgy shit, wouldn't trust anything from them.

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