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Allan

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Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
« Reply #45 on: August 24, 2009, 03:41:34 PM »
I'd suggest buying one, but make sure wherever you get it from has a return policy in case that's not the problem. That way there's no harm in trying the PSU.

EDIT - oops - we posted at the same time, but we're essentially saying the same thing.
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    Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
    « Reply #46 on: August 24, 2009, 04:13:07 PM »
    Ok, since I have no one I could borrow it from, I will just order a new one online and RMA it if that was not the case.
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    Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
    « Reply #47 on: August 24, 2009, 04:19:51 PM »
    There you go :)
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      Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
      « Reply #48 on: August 24, 2009, 04:29:03 PM »
      Hehe, I'll order it tonight and let you guys know once it arrives.

      Thanks again for all the help!

      (Any particular brand you'd recommend?)

      I was thinking of getting this: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=36933&promoid=1066

      I currently have a 450W PSU, but since I am running a core 2 duo@ 2 Ghz and an evga 8800 GTS, I guess 20 watts less would not make a difference.
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      Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
      « Reply #49 on: August 24, 2009, 04:36:52 PM »
      Antec is a good brand...go 600+ or better...plan for the future.
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        Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
        « Reply #50 on: August 24, 2009, 04:40:00 PM »
        Quote from: patio on August 24, 2009, 04:36:52 PM
        Antec is a good brand...go 600+ or better...plan for the future.

        The one we currently believe has failed is an Antec one, but that would be the first time one of their product has failed me. Also, my systems are usually pretty basic... do I need a 600+ W PSU for that?
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        Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
        « Reply #51 on: August 24, 2009, 04:41:45 PM »
        Only you can decide that...do you plan on building/upgrading in the near future ? ?
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          Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
          « Reply #52 on: August 24, 2009, 04:43:43 PM »
          Quote from: patio on August 24, 2009, 04:41:45 PM
          Only you can decide that...do you plan on building/upgrading in the near future ? ?

          Actually I do... I was thinking new processor with 4 GB of DDR2 ram (I currently have 2 GB)
           either that or something that runs on DDR3
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          Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
          « Reply #53 on: August 24, 2009, 04:48:08 PM »
          Then buy more power...you'll need it.
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            Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
            « Reply #54 on: August 24, 2009, 08:18:39 PM »
            Before buying a new PSU, I decided to try and clean out everything inside the computer. I got the computer to boot up again, although no connection is made from the computer to the monitor and I don't hear the regular "beep" when starting up the computer.

            (Some liquid from the compressed air can may have gotten in contact with my motherboard and video card).
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            Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
            « Reply #55 on: August 24, 2009, 11:42:03 PM »
            A why is there liquid in the compressed air
            B make sure you dry that off
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            Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
            « Reply #56 on: August 25, 2009, 05:20:11 AM »
            Quote from: smeezekitty on August 24, 2009, 11:42:03 PM
            A why is there liquid in the compressed air


            It's called Propellant.


            Do you have a spare video card you can use?
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              Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
              « Reply #57 on: August 25, 2009, 06:20:18 AM »
              Smeezekitty,

              Once the propellant got in contact with the video card and motherboard, it dried off almost immediatly.

              I also don't have a spare video card I can use... :S
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              Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
              « Reply #58 on: August 25, 2009, 06:51:45 AM »
              The propellant will not harm any components.
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                Re: Performance drop... Vista Related?
                « Reply #59 on: August 25, 2009, 07:14:37 AM »
                Quote from: patio on August 25, 2009, 06:51:45 AM
                The propellant will not harm any components.

                Awesome! :P

                Now the computer can ''boot'': It will turn on, but I see nothing on the screen and don't hear the regular beep upon pressing the power button.
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