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  1. Tweenie

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST No sound

    Greetings, My new desktop computer arrived yesterday and setup went well except for the fact that I get no sound. The motherboard is an ASUS Prime B550-Plus. I have plugged my hi-fi system ( 5.1 and subwoofer ) into the rear panel connectors and switched everything on but the troubleshooter...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Alternative case

    I am told that the computer I have ordered is in production but that the Fractal Define 7 case that was apparently available when I chose my components is no longer available and no delivery date is in sight. he height of my desktop is limited to 490 cm so the choice of an alternative case is...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Where would DVD drive be located

    My eleven year old PCS tower desktop computer has given up the ghost and I am setting about buying another. My desk incorporates a `tunnel' for the computer so access to the dvd drive that I want to incorporate needs to be at or near the front ( the desktop can project a short distance ). I have...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Lost printer

    My fairly new computer, running Windows 7 64 bit, and my fairly old printer/copier/scanner, an Epson Stylus Photo RX700, were co-operating well but no longer. The computer reports that "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems Code 43", Device manager no longer recognises...
  5. Tweenie

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Shutdown

    A couple of times now my computer has claimed that it is shutting down, as requested, but only manages to disconnect the mouse and keyboard. Hours later it is still claiming that it is shutting down. I have had to resort to cutting the power. On re-starting, Windows complains that it was not...
  6. Tweenie

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Where to start?

    I am not (yet) a gamer, but I have a new PC which needs some exercise. I can't see me contending for internet honours but I can see myself enjoying shooting a few aliens on occasion. I would like suggestions for suitable games that would run under Windows 7 64bit, and would not outrun my 1GB ATI...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Cables

    I am happy to report that my new computer is up and running. I did however need to be advised to connect the monitor to the graphics card rather than the motherboard. Both my computer and monitor have HDMI ports that are currently unconnected. When I buy a cable should I have both the HDMI and...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Greetings from yet another new member

    Allow me to introduce myself. I am happily retired and living in Ruislip, London. I generally divide my time between my wife and grandchildren, my motorbikes, my allotment and my computer, oh and French and digital photography lessons courtesy of the U3A. I am keenly awaiting my new computer...
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