Depends on what type of computer you have. If it's a prebuilt PC like an HP or Dell, there's a recovery partition on the HDD, and you can use the recovery manager that should have come installed with your PC to reinstall windows and reset to factory settings. If it's older, it may have a recovery disc that will reinstall Windows.

If it's a PC you built or manually installed Windows 7 on, just put the Windows 7 disc in. When it asks you where you want to install windows, delete the existing partition and create a new one, you will be prompted to format the partition. A quick format is all that is required.

Mind you, neither of these will completely delete data. If you're looking to format before throwing out the HDD, you want to use something like Darik's Boot and Nuke, or Eraser; both of which can be downloaded for sourceforge.net

On April 29 2012 22:12 spaZzNx-` wrote:
when i use the headphone jacks at my case's front panel the audio is full of static when there is nothign playing. is this a problem with the front panel or the motherboard? would i need to buy a sound card or something? thanks

This is EM interference, and is a pretty common thing. More than likely the headphones jack is close to the power and HDD LEDs. Could also be caused by a USB port, if you have a front one. Easiest solution is to use the rear port. otherwise moving the cables around in the front or just unplugging the front LEDs altogether might solve the issue.

On April 29 2012 19:48 TheArtisan wrote:
heeelo tl,

just a quick question.....

i am using a GTX 560 ....my screen freezed when i watch a couple of stream or youtube....to pink colour....(snowy)

i updated newest driver....anyone know what causes this????

i just bought it recently...........have a crappy PSU too, it is, cooler maste GX series 650w...

edit( it is ASUS GTX DIRECT CU )

edit again ( after i press reset everything goes back to normal )

it is fairly new should i get it back to the store for them to change it??

edit again
this is not the first time, but today, when i came back i just turn on my computer, and open a couple of stream for EPS spring
and it freezed....

im no good at computer...cant check temperature or anything.........(that's why i include i just turn on like 2 mins)

I don't think this has anything to do with your GPU or hardware at all. Sounds like an issue with Flash Player to me. Update Flash player if you have not done so, if you're still having issues try completely uninstalling and reinstalling it. Could also try turning off hardware acceleration (right click on a flash video item and go to the options), which would probably solve the issue. Also make sure your browser is updated.

Zushen

275 Posts

April 30 2012 00:34 GMT

#2362

would i be able to run a 720p stream without lagging another person while we both play sc2? http://www.speedtest.net/result/1923035926.png

My processor is AMD 1045T

Illest.

Canada133 Posts

April 30 2012 00:53 GMT

#2363

My friends PC recently got the bsod and need to figure out what the problem.
I have a picture of the bsod.
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Womwomwom

5930 Posts

April 30 2012 02:31 GMT

#2364

It has given you a stop code. I'm being an asshole here but google it and solve the problem yourself.

TheToast

United States4808 Posts

May 02 2012 14:48 GMT

#2365

On April 30 2012 11:31 Womwomwom wrote:
It has given you a stop code. I'm being an asshole here but google it and solve the problem yourself.

See, this is what happens to Tech Support when JingleHell and I aren't around

Illest. did you manage to figure it out? Here's the info on the stop code: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842465

Looks like it's primarily a hardware issue. Most likely scenario is overheating.

Zushen

275 Posts

May 02 2012 15:31 GMT

#2366

On April 30 2012 09:34 Zushen wrote:
would i be able to run a 720p stream without lagging another person while we both play sc2? http://www.speedtest.net/result/1923035926.png

My processor is AMD 1045T @ 3.7ghz

still waiting for an answer : /

a176

Canada6688 Posts

May 02 2012 15:41 GMT

#2367

On May 03 2012 00:31 Zushen wrote:

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still waiting for an answer : /

what do you mean by lagging? in game lag ... stream lag ...

stream wise, should be enough bandwidth for 720p. you just need to play around with fps and quality settings to find your sweet spot. gameplay wise, there will be a drop in performance, of course.

JingleHell

United States11308 Posts

May 02 2012 15:41 GMT

#2368

On May 03 2012 00:31 Zushen wrote:

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still waiting for an answer : /

Best way to find out would be to just try it, but you SHOULD be able to.

Just use VHSC and FMLE to test it before paying for anything.

Arkaridge

Australia48 Posts

May 03 2012 10:32 GMT

#2369

Will a computer work if the motherboard is just sitting flat on a piece of cardboard?

Birdie

New Zealand4438 Posts

May 03 2012 12:01 GMT

#2370

Could someone explain to me how the balloon donation system on Afreeca works?

Josh_rakoons

United Kingdom1158 Posts

May 03 2012 12:20 GMT

#2371

On May 03 2012 19:32 Arkaridge wrote:
Will a computer work if the motherboard is just sitting flat on a piece of cardboard?

Yes. But it will gather dust very quickly

TheToast

United States4808 Posts

May 03 2012 14:29 GMT

#2372

On May 03 2012 21:20 Josh_rakoons wrote:

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Yes. But it will gather dust very quickly

Some of the components may get a bit hot without the case airflow cooling them as well.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

May 03 2012 21:59 GMT

#2373

Setting up an overclock for my friend. Prime 95 is a good test, what are some others?

JingleHell

United States11308 Posts

May 03 2012 22:13 GMT

#2374

Intel Burn Test is good for a quick stability test, and then you can use P95 for longer term tests.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

May 03 2012 22:23 GMT

#2375

I'm slightly confused. I basically tried to set up a really brief overclock for my friend (I'm only at his house for a few minutes and I don't have time to do anything proper) so I just did a 4ghz overclock for him. Obviously not much, but I plan on increasing it later. CPU-Z has the Core Voltage at 1.28V (which I think might be high? It seemed like it was at 1.21 in the BIOS, although I might have changed a setting and forgot to reset it.) but Core temp says the VID is 1.366V. Are these two different terms, or is one of them reading the wrong thing? I don't think I did anything that should drastically break his computer though, just kind of confused. + Show Spoiler +

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divito

Canada1213 Posts

May 03 2012 22:34 GMT

#2376

On May 04 2012 07:23 Alryk wrote:
I'm slightly confused. I basically tried to set up a really brief overclock for my friend (I'm only at his house for a few minutes and I don't have time to do anything proper) so I just did a 4ghz overclock for him. Obviously not much, but I plan on increasing it later. CPU-Z has the Core Voltage at 1.28V (which I think might be high? It seemed like it was at 1.21 in the BIOS, although I might have changed a setting and forgot to reset it.) but Core temp says the VID is 1.366V. Are these two different terms, or is one of them reading the wrong thing? I don't think I did anything that should drastically break his computer though, just kind of confused. + Show Spoiler +

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From my understanding, VID is known as the voltage ID; it is the default voltage value that your BIOS would use when it's set to auto. As for the Core Voltage you're seeing in CPU-Z, that would be the actual voltage going to the processor. The real value (as in CPU-Z), should always show up lower than the VID, and will vary based on load.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

May 03 2012 22:38 GMT

#2377

That would make me feel good then. Should I be tuning for a lower voltage? Ultimately I will probably be hitting 4.2-4.4 for him. Nothing insane.

divito

Canada1213 Posts

May 03 2012 22:44 GMT

#2378

On May 04 2012 07:38 Alryk wrote:
That would make me feel good then. Should I be tuning for a lower voltage? Ultimately I will probably be hitting 4.2-4.4 for him. Nothing insane.

Here is someone's personal account in a chart: http://www.overclock.net/t/915405/i5-2500k-frequency-voltage-chart

Might be handy to reference if you want to try pushing your friend's CPU more. In a general sense, you'll always want the lowest voltage possible while maintaining stable operation.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

May 03 2012 22:50 GMT

#2379

Hmm yeah seems like it is definitely a bit high. It was set at 1.21 in the BIOS earlier I think, so I'm not sure why it's higher. Either way, 1.28 isn't high enough I think to fry the chip, so I guess its not a dangerous situation

dabom88

United States3483 Posts

May 04 2012 08:19 GMT

#2380

Hi TL-kun. I'm looking to buy an external hard drive from Best Buy, as I have a $30 gift card for BB. I'm hoping not to spend more than 50 or so dollars (so under 80 dollars or so), and this seems to be the best one I can find for the price:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Seagate - Expansion 500GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive - Black/9609412.p?skuId=9609412&productCategoryId=pcmcat186100050005&id=1218130485136

500GBs for 70 bucks (so about 40 with my $30 gift card). Is it a good buy?