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LOL Mav, I was thinking the same type of thing.

But who would click the "I am an idiot button!" ?

Actually, I might, just to see what happens, 

Freddy it sounds like you have it sorted already and got over that little problem with ease.

I do like the gadgets, am using calendar, all cpu meter, BBC Radio, weather bug and moon phase.

IE8 in windows 7 has given me faith in IE again, its been solid for a few weeks now.


One
On some of the new motherboards you can turn off some of the cores in the cpu, changing the amount available to Windows and the task manager handles that no problem so it should be fine.

I would double check on the motherboards manufacturers site that the CPU was compatible with the motherboard.

[lrh9]

Maybe someone here would be interested in this sweepstakes. I've all ready entered.

http://promotions.newegg.com/Sweepstakes/7for7/index.html?cm_sp=Homepage_LB-_-Sweepstakes7for7-_-http%3a%2f%2fpromotions.newegg.com%2fSweepstakes%2f7for7%2f620x130.jpg

Prizes include a NVIDIA graphics card, a copy of Windows 7, an AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor (What I want. I have wet dreams about this processor), a laptop, and a tote bag valued at 150 USD.

[one]

Datahopa,
I didn't evaluate the functionality of the task manager when I had the chance.

I don't have good thoughts for Freddie being able to find a processor as to go from a (AMD?) Dual to a quad on the same board. I don't recall a compatible socket.... I run the 775. (Intel/virtual built into board) Don't remember stepping or Architect

Good to hear news that the manager will adapt without a different install I will have to experiment when I get a chance........

Regards,
J.

[one]

Maybe someone here would be interested in this sweepstakes. I've all ready entered.

http://promotions.newegg.com/Sweepstakes/7for7/index.html?cm_sp=Homepage_LB-_-Sweepstakes7for7-_-http%3a%2f%2fpromotions.newegg.com%2fSweepstakes%2f7for7%2f620x130.jpg

Prizes include a NVIDIA graphics card, a copy of Windows 7, an AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor (What I want. I have wet dreams about this processor), a laptop, and a tote bag valued at 150 USD.

lrh 9,
Dude not another sweepstakes.........
So the AMD has 4 cores and each core runs approx 3.4 GHz using the Intel rating?
I should probably surf more, but it makes me want things I can't buy right now
I have a AMD 5000+ Dual and nothing against AMD, It has been pretty solid. My problem is with drives not being fast enough SATA  compliant (Striped as well).

Regards,
J.

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GREAT!,
I can't sleep and I need it.
Some ppl say "Don't take your work home with you" ummm,, what if you do a lot remotely? @#%%*&*&@@

I think the underlying cause is this forum. I have enjoyed 'catching up' with ppl, and it is quite possible I have 'friends' here. AND the I.T. / computer talk / learning from ppl like Datahopa, ect...

Maviarab, when can I call you 'Mav'?? or use the words 'Mate' w/o ppl coming to strange conclusions?   lol.

Much to do.........

Warm, Kind thoughts to all,
J.

P.S.,
Maviarab, I can't find the post you made about the 'subtitles' in the movie you mentioned,, IMO their is a lot of wisdom and rare situations that that explains, thanx for sharing good insight.

 

[Freddy]

One said :

I don't have good thoughts for Freddie being able to find a processor as to go from a (AMD?) Dual to a quad on the same board.

I'm not sure where you got the idea I am using AMD - on this PC it is Intel 775 socket.  This board does support quad core... so I should be okay...thank you both for the advice on upgrading my CPU   It won't be till the new year when I try it, but it sounds like it will be okay.

As for IE8, yes it looked fine to me too, I might make use of it - I tend to like Chrome because it is so minimal and does just about everything I need in a browser.

I have the clock gadget on screen, I like the CPU one too - I want to take a look at some of the other ones available too.  Nice feature to be built in that.  But yes my problems have been minor.  Last night I found my Pen Tablet works fine with the new drivers and Photo Shop elements is working too.

IRH, thanks for the sweepstake info - I still may enter. 

[lrh9]

Well, at least if you win the processor you can send it to me.

[Maviarab]

One,

Ypu can call me Mav with pleasure lol...and what subtitles are you on about?

[Freddy]

Just a note - the version of W7 that I got (E) came with IE8 which I thought they were not allowed to do...hmmm

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One,

Ypu can call me Mav with pleasure lol...and what subtitles are you on about?

AAWW Sh*% maybe it wasn't you, I go through reading at a breakneck speed and sometimes things intermingle.
I thought you posted about life being ugly untill.....


Sorry if I am wrong, MAV

[Maviarab]

Different topic One

Was in gamers Obit thread.

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Just a note - the version of W7 that I got (E) came with IE8 which I thought they were not allowed to do...hmmm

My windows 7 came with IE8 32 and 64bit versions, I assume MS were given permission to ship the disk with IE8 after all.

Adobe Flash Player is not supported for playback in a 64-bit browser, making IE8 64bit unusable IMO

[Freddy]

Yes I guess they must have been..

Yep agreed - no Flash seems ridiculous.

Does anyone know how to get the PC out of sleep mode ?  I put it to sleep and I thought pressing a key would do it, or moving the mouse - but no - I had to turn the PC off.  I don't use it normally but might make more use of it.  It went into some kind of hibernation mode the other day and everything shut down totally, but pressing a key then was sufficient.

[Data]

I noticed on the Windows 7 forum that a few people seem to have that or similar problems with sleep mode, its looking like it could be something to do with the BIOS not being read right by windows, sometimes a BIOS up date has mended it, but not always.

Some say that pressing the power button on the PC returns it, but again not all.

In power options in control panel there are a few settings, one of them lets you choose how to turn your PC into sleep mode, you might want to have a look in there Freddy.

I personally don't use it.

[Freddy]

Thanks

Well then I think I will forget about sleep mode for now.  The hibernation works well though and is probably a good way for me to save money some days lol