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by snapa
Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Outlook 2010 - Saving e-mails locally
Replies: 1
Views: 2097

Outlook 2010 - Saving e-mails locally

How do I save e-mails to my HD and not have them up on my server?

I know there was a section in 2007 where you could save information locally, but I don't see anything like that in 2010.
by snapa
Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Mix & Match Ram?
Replies: 2
Views: 961

Mix & Match Ram?

I currently have the following in my computer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820146871

Would it be okay to throw in these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820233144
by snapa
Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Core i7 860 w GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 - Which ram?
Replies: 5
Views: 1756

Core i7 860 w GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 - Which ram?

Which ram should I use?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231401

or

2x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145327
by snapa
Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Re: Buzzing sound - Windows 7

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Even though DPC Latency Checker is going haywire, I'm not getting any drops in audio.
by snapa
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Re: Buzzing sound - Windows 7

Well I think a new NIC card did it. I'm going to let it run over night, but it's behaving for right now.
by snapa
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Re: Buzzing sound - Windows 7

Well I've narrowed it down to my LAN adapter.

Using DPC Latency, I was able to check what driver was misbehaving. But where do I go from here? I've update to the latest driver and it did nothing.
by snapa
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Re: Buzzing sound - Windows 7

Well a new sound card didn't help.

I think I've narrowed it down to a memory issue. Apparently when svchost.exe (localsystemnetworkrestricted) uses up 300MB of ram, the sound gets wonky. This also happens when the memory usage is over >50%.

Any advice?
by snapa
Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Am I using the right RAM?
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: Am I using the right RAM?

Well I've noticed a weird sound clicking when my memory is over 55%. It's like the CPU is having trouble processing the audio.
by snapa
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Am I using the right RAM?
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Am I using the right RAM?

I currently have this is in my machine:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820146871

Is that the right ram for a Core i7?
by snapa
Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Re: Buzzing sound - Windows 7

Yes, I've using speakers. The volume is pretty low.

I looks like I'm having this problem occur when the memory usage is high or when the CPU is under high utilization.

Would a sound card solve this issue?
by snapa
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Re: Buzzing sound - Windows 7

Updated the drivers and bios, still happening. Albeit, not as bad.
by snapa
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Buzzing sound - Windows 7
Replies: 11
Views: 3821

Buzzing sound - Windows 7

I have this weird buzzing sound that happens during audio playback. It only happens if my computer has been on for over a day or if it comes out of sleep.

I have a Gigabyte GAP55A-UD3 Mobo with a Core i7 running Windows 7.

Any ideas?
by snapa
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New Build
Replies: 7
Views: 1324

Re: New Build

Went with the Corei7 and the faster ram.
by snapa
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New Build
Replies: 7
Views: 1324

Re: New Build

Also, would it be worth it to forgo the 2nd HDD and pick up a SDD instead for my boot drive? I currently have a 2.5TB server, so space isn't an issue. I'd probably pick up:

Intel X25-V SSDSA2MP040G2R5 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
by snapa
Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New Build
Replies: 7
Views: 1324

Re: New Build

BTW, they are LCDs.
by snapa
Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New Build
Replies: 7
Views: 1324

Re: New Build

So if I switch to: 1 x Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996657 Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 Will the HT and bump in ram speed make up for the 4GB less of r...
by snapa
Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New Build
Replies: 7
Views: 1324

New Build

Hey guys, I'll be using this computer mainly for general office work, web browsing, Photoshop editing 10+MP pictures, Indesign, and video editing when needed. I don't really game, but I would like to be able to when the bug hits. I'm currently using 2 19in monitors with 1280x1024 max res. which I ho...
by snapa
Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Refurb Comp
Replies: 1
Views: 798

Refurb Comp

As much as I would love to build my own computer, I'm just way too busy with everything else in my life right now. What do you guys think about this computer? My main needs are general office work, Photoshop, and InDesign. There might be some slight gaming involved too. http://www.buy.com/prod/Essen...
by snapa
Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: XP - Screensaver Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1271

Re: XP - Screensaver Issues

:lol: I hope not as I'm the only one who uses the computer. I've done several malware scans to no avail. Are there any programs that would interfere with Window's screen saver?
by snapa
Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: XP - Screensaver Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1271

XP - Screensaver Issues

I'm having issues with my screensaver coming on. Most of the time, it won't come on. Say I change it to 2 mins, it works for maybe 2-3 days before it is changed back to 1 min and no screen saver becoming active. Do you guys have any idea what's going on?
by snapa
Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

Re: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m

Much thanks Skyring. It's definitely in the mix now. I'm currently in best bang for the buck mode.
by snapa
Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

Re: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m

Ah, my mistake. I found some link that had that brought me to the HP buying screen with that price. No idea on the specs though. I actually have no idea where that came from.

The thing I don't like about it though is that the weight is over 4lbs.
by snapa
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

Re: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m

Skyring, looks like it would cost $1,129.99 for the CLUV. That's a bit out of my price range.

I was pretty set on the UL30vt, which would have the same sort of deal, until I found out that it didn't exist. :(
by snapa
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

Re: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m

LAPTOP Battery Test This test, developed in the LAPTOP labs, replicates continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi until the battery is completely drained. Starting with a full battery, a notebook runs a script that visits 60 popular Web sites in a loop, pausing 33 seconds on each, then closing and reopening...
by snapa
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

Re: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/asus-ul30a.aspx

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/ ... 5310m.aspx

Comparison
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/ ... C1860%2Cpa
by snapa
Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Asus UL30a or HP 5310m
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

Asus UL30a or HP 5310m

I'm in the market for a new laptop. I'm looking at the Asus UL30a or the HP 5310m. Which would you guys choose?

Asus UL30a
Pro
- Battery life - 10 hours
- Cost $650-700
Con
- Weak CPU

HP 5310m
Pro
- Solid CPU
- Bluetooth
Con
- Battery life - 5 hours
- Cost - $899
by snapa
Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Laptop Repair Shop
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

Re: Laptop Repair Shop

Sony VGN-S360 I dropped it yesterday and the power port no longer holds the power supple plug. Plus the headphone jack doesn't work anymore. I wouldn't mind sending it out if I could get everything done for under $100. Most of the local shops charge are $50 fee just to "diagnose". I wanted...
by snapa
Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Laptop Repair Shop
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

Laptop Repair Shop

Anyone know a good laptop repair shop?
by snapa
Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Desktop & Laptop that needs to last
Replies: 11
Views: 3149

Re: Desktop & Laptop that needs to last

Should I go for 64bit Vista or 32bit?
by snapa
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Desktop & Laptop that needs to last
Replies: 11
Views: 3149

Re: Desktop & Laptop that needs to last

I've built plenty of systems for people in the past and most are still in use (some 10 years+). The one thing that people notice over time is hard disk speed. The disk is what most users end up waiting on. One friends business PCs are AMD 2500+, 1GB on NF2 boards. They were built to run with a FSB ...
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