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by djf711
Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: ADVICE!! Two Computers to one pair of speakers??
Replies: 6
Views: 3081

ADVICE!! Two Computers to one pair of speakers??

I just bought a pair of Audioengine A5+ speakers. I want to run both of my PC's into the this pair of speakers. With the ability to switch from one to the other. It would be nice if I had a headphone input on this "switch" . One PC I have ASUS Essence STX Card on the other ASUS Xonar DG. W...
by djf711
Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 5478

Re: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop

mac_h8r1 wrote:
In computer management (Right click My Computer> Manage), go to Disk Management. You'll see the drive layout and that drive with the extra partition. Just right click and remove the partition, you should then be able to extend the bigger one to fill the space.




Thank You!!!! WORKED!!!
by djf711
Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 5478

Re: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop

Newegg had a sale this week on 120GB Kingston Hyper X Bundle Kit for $99. In the package came SSD, External Enclosure, Sata Cable, Mounting Bracket, Nice Little Pen Screwdriver and Disc with cloning software. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239049) The Cloning software is A...
by djf711
Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 5478

Re: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop

Thank You for all your help!!! Cloned the SSD and installed today!! Works like a charm!!!! :D David (You all make my life SOOOO much simpler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)) LOVE the TECH REPORT!!!!
by djf711
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 5478

Re: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop

I know this sounds stupid so here goes. Can I clone my old HD onto the new SSD ( I have a docking station that fits 2.5) Than just take the old hard Drive out and replace with the SSD that has been cloned?? Boot it up and everything should work?? :oops:
by djf711
Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 5478

Re: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop

If I Have a OEM Windows 7 Disc can I use it with the activation Key from the Acer Laptop to install windows 7???
by djf711
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 5478

Swapping SSD for HD in Acer Aspire Laptop

I want to remove old HD and replace with a new SSD on a ACER Aspire 5552-5898 Laptop. Acer never gave me a Windows 7 Disc. How do I (Clean) reinstall Windows 7 on this laptop after I swap the HD's? Thank you in advance for any advise!!! : 8)
by djf711
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Advise on updating Graphics Card
Replies: 2
Views: 1380

Advise on updating Graphics Card

I have a system I build two years ago using a Gigabyte Radeon HD5770 I am looking to update this card. What is a good (budget appox. 200) graphics card to go into this system?? I am open to any and all suggestions!!! ASUS 97p550-E LX Intel i5-655k LG 1156 8gb DDR3 1600 GigaByte ATI Radeon Series HD5...
by djf711
Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Asus P8z77-v lx no usb 2.0
Replies: 6
Views: 3289

Re: Asus P8z77-v lx no usb 2.0

After windows did all of it's updates the UB 2.0 ports where working. I assume it had to update drivers Thanks for asking
by djf711
Sat Jan 05, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Asus P8z77-v lx no usb 2.0
Replies: 6
Views: 3289

Re: Asus P8z77-v lx no usb 2.0

I figured it out
by djf711
Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Asus P8z77-v lx no usb 2.0
Replies: 6
Views: 3289

Asus P8z77-v lx no usb 2.0

I just finished building a new system using Asus p8z77-vlx motherboard. Everything is working fine except the usb 2.0 ports on the back. The usb 3.0 in the back and all usb front ports are working good. none of the usb 2.0 ports in the back are working. I tried plugging in a few different devices. P...
by djf711
Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Reinstall windows 7 on Gateway Desktop??
Replies: 11
Views: 3399

Reinstall windows 7 on Gateway Desktop??

I have a Gateway desktop that I want to give to my Father. It is running Windows 7 Home Pre. 64bit. My thought is to format the HD and reinstall windows 7 using the Lic. Number which is for this computer (Gateway). The Desktop did not come with a Windows 7 disc. I have a few OEM Discs (Windows 7 Hom...
by djf711
Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Advise on new Build
Replies: 14
Views: 3744

Re: Advise on new Build

Thanks For All for all the advise!! This is what I have so Far Asus P8z77-v lx Intel i7-3770K CoolMaster Hyper 212 EVO 8G G. SKILL Trident X F3-2400C10D-8GTX (OVERKILL????) Seasonic X Series 650W Gold 80 plus PSU EVGA G Froce GTX 660 ti Fractal Define R4 Case Asus Xonar DGX Soundcard 2TB Seagate Bar...
by djf711
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Advise on adding Case Fans for Fractal Define R4
Replies: 6
Views: 5659

Advise on adding Case Fans for Fractal Define R4

I am building a new computer using the Fractual Define R4 Computer Case (http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&prod=99). It comes with Two Fans One in the back on top and one in the front on the bottom. The Motherboard is a Asus p8z77-V lx with Intel I7-3770k processor. COOLER MASTER Hyper...
by djf711
Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: Flac to itunes lossless??
Replies: 7
Views: 7799

Re: Flac to itunes lossless??

Thanks!!!! Davis
by djf711
Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: Flac to itunes lossless??
Replies: 7
Views: 7799

Flac to itunes lossless??

What is the best way to Convert Flac audio files to play lossless quality on itunes?? My FLAC files and itunes are on a Window 7 OS . Goal is to get these lossless audio files to play on my iphone5. If I am on the wrong board please advise!! Thank you in advance!! David :D
by djf711
Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Advise on new Build
Replies: 14
Views: 3744

Re: Advise on new Build

If I can get the Intel i7 3770k Ivy Bride 3.5 GHz LGA 1155 for $229 i am not better off than the Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz....................$229.99??
by djf711
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Advise on new Build
Replies: 14
Views: 3744

Re: Advise on new Build

I am Keeping the other System as is!

My Budget is around $1200 for the new build. I am open to all suggestions on a new system. Thanks David
by djf711
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Advise on new Build
Replies: 14
Views: 3744

Advise on new Build

Hi FIRST TIME POSTER (Bare with me) I hope I am on the right board. I feel like building a new system to replace a Gateway Desktop. This will be my second Build. I want to play games (Black Ops, Far Cry 3, etc) Watch HD Video and Listen to High Quality Audio!! My 1st Build which I will still be usin...
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