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by aaron on January 17th, 2009
I was about to download a video on my Toshiba laptop when my computer shutdown. I need to update my driver. How should I do this?
by Anonymous on March 14th, 2011
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My power supply stopped working after I tried to scan with my new color laser printer on. Both heavy power users. I checked and am sure the PSU is bad. I installed a new PSU and everything powers up but I can't get a picture. Tried resetting the BIOS.
by metalman on July 8th, 2009
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Sir my desktop monitor gives shock nd current when it is on .PLz tell me the reasons nd possible solutions.
by himu99 on July 1st, 2009
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What does a processor socket do
by Anonymous on June 12th, 2009
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help! my computer is getting really hot even when not working. it was plugged to the wall all night and at the morning comp. was really hot.
by kroll124 on July 23rd, 2010
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You're reading My pc just refuses to power up every morning. It requires the main power supply to be left on for at least 5 mins before it is capable of powering up. Is there something wrong with the power unit?
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I've seen multiple power supplies, though it's rare in a consumer desktop. I've been known to double up myself at least temporarily. Sometimes you just cram too much in the case for any P/S you have on hand to handle but need to be up and running before you can get your hands on that 600-1000W monster supply.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on January 17th, 2009
That's why I said *desktop* computer. I have a Dell server on my computer rack next to me and it has dual power supplies, but it is not a desktop. Also, many 4u and 8u server cases have 2 supplies, but again, that is why I said desktop.
by aaron on January 18th, 2009
Again, it's rare but not unheard of. For all I know, Anon has a Frankenbox.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on January 18th, 2009
I would be interested in some links to some non-server cases that allow 2 power supplies if you would. I have never seen one. I'm not speaking of a Frankenbox either.
by aaron on January 18th, 2009
No Frankenboxes? No deal. And when I did it, the second P/S wasn't inside the case.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on January 18th, 2009
Ok, well that's what I meant. Of course with a custom computer you can add 20 power supplies if you want. You mentioned you had seen it in a consumer desktop, which to me means factory built. I'm certainly not going to say you are wrong, but I honest to god have never, ever seen that. I think it is a good idea, but it's kind of like the average computer having RAID. Not necessary. Something recently that I found VERY strange was a Dell workstation computer I was given at work that has NO PS/2 ports, only USB. That was the first tower or desktop I have ever seen without PS/2 ports.
by aaron on January 18th, 2009
Nonono. I didn't mean to imply that I'd seen it in any stock, name-brand PC, and I'm sorry if I gave that impression.
My point is that I have seen all sorts of weird configurations out there that I have a hard time making preconceptions about any particular system.
You are 250% correct in asking for more details.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on January 18th, 2009