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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 08:54 AM Post #1 |
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i decided to try and fix my quadcore that hasnt been working for like a year. i turned it on and it powers up but shows nothing on the screen and just makes a long, continuous beeping noise. what do i need to replace? i can tell you that the hard drive has been wiped clean and nothing is on it. i have the recovery disks to install an OS, but im not sure if this is a problem with the memory i have it...a bad hard drive in it...or something is just hooked up wrong inside. PLEASESASESE HELEPPEELEPE |
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| Deleted User | Jan 30 2011, 08:58 AM Post #2 |
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make sure everything is seated in your motherboard properly. i remember the same thing happened to me before and it was because my videocard wasn't pushed all the way in. also look up your motherboard beep codes and maybe that'll tell you what the problem is: http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm |
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 09:03 AM Post #3 |
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THX ILL try that edit: i think everything is hooked up right. unless theres a short somewhere. ill prolly buy some memory later this afternoon and swap it out n see what happens Edited by prof, Jan 30 2011, 09:32 AM.
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| HPT-636 | Jan 30 2011, 10:09 AM Post #4 |
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which processor is it? and what motherboard are you using? inb4 1000 replies, listen to me |
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| FuckYou | Jan 30 2011, 10:16 AM Post #5 |
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it's either motherboard or memory, in regards to beeping. Most likely it's the ram...... it also depends on how many beeps too............ reseat everything.....if it still doesn't work, try new ram |
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 10:19 AM Post #6 |
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intel core 2 quad q6600 no idea what mother board i have. but the computer is an acer am 5641...yes i should have just built my own computer instead of getting an acer! |
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 10:21 AM Post #7 |
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from what ive looked up online it seems like it is a RAM problem. only thing is i dont remember if i have 64 bit windows or not so i dont know how much ram to get. motherboard only has 2 slots for ram. maybe ill just get 1 4 gig stick just incase i find out my OS can support 8 g. its more expensive that way tho Edited by prof, Jan 30 2011, 10:22 AM.
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 10:21 AM Post #8 |
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oops didnt mean to post again
Edited by prof, Jan 30 2011, 10:22 AM.
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| FuckYou | Jan 30 2011, 10:24 AM Post #9 |
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Well 32bit supports up to 3, 64bit up to kajillion THE SKY IS THE LIMIT.........but it doesn't matter if you have 3+ gigs on 32-bit bc it will only recognize that much. The idea is to see if the comp is working.... I guarantee you it's the ram........ it MIGHT be the mobo, but I highly doubt it..crappy ram goes bad fast....... and check if your motherboard even supports up to 8gb, seeings it's a q6600 which was like 3-4 gens ago and a generic motherboard.... on the safe side get like 2gb from somewhere that has a great return policy, if it works, it works.... if not theres another problem a foot |
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| HPT-636 | Jan 30 2011, 10:26 AM Post #10 |
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this motherboard is 478 socket while you have a 775 socket processor, and this computer takes ddr memory... wont support your quad... and the fsb is 800mhz on ur mobo while processor is 1066 mhz. and ur power supply is probably too low. sell that processor or build a comp around it those r ur only options |
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| FuckYou | Jan 30 2011, 10:29 AM Post #11 |
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dude...what if it was a different socket the cpu wouldn't fit.........it's ddr2 memory as well are you sure you looked up the right model? NVidia nForce 630i That's the motherboard and max supported memory is 4gb prof, 2x2. Edited by FuckYou, Jan 30 2011, 10:33 AM.
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 10:41 AM Post #12 |
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thanks for the help. ill pick up 2 2 gig sticks since it will only be like 50 bux and ill try it all and see what happens..wont be gettin them till later this afternoon then ill post again |
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| HPT--1 | Jan 30 2011, 11:15 AM Post #13 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103198 (assuming this is your actual PC, specs-wise) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186140 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3353977 http://reviews.cnet.com/motherboards/evga-nforce-630i-geforce/1707-3049_7-32740090.html (one of these have to be your motherboard) doesn't matter which one, but the main point is you have to get DDR2-800mhz RAM Idk where you can pick up memory in retail, but heres something you can get online (pretty expensive): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220279 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231207 ----- i also notice you didn't build your comp, why (didnt)don't you try acer support before anything? http://secure3.tx.acer.com/FindSystem/FindSystem.aspx?title=Information most brand pcs have a 1year warranty no matter what, but its probably too late now Edited by HPT--1, Jan 30 2011, 11:19 AM.
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| HPT-636 | Jan 30 2011, 11:33 AM Post #14 |
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that was a big fucking waste of time dont buy any ram yet. theres models of your computer with ddr and ddr2 memory. what you should really do is pop open your case and see if you can get an idea of what ur ram is... |
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| Deleted User | Jan 30 2011, 11:55 AM Post #15 |
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i want a chalooooooooooooooooooooooopaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa |
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| HPT--1 | Jan 30 2011, 11:57 AM Post #16 |
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he might as well check his warranty and SNID, before he pops it open and blows his brains from confusion |
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| HPT-636 | Jan 30 2011, 12:10 PM Post #17 |
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yeah because warranties arent worth shit with desktop pcs, wouldnt lose much by openin it |
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| Deleted User | Jan 30 2011, 12:49 PM Post #18 |
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recovery disks wont install on a clean hd. all they do is access a hidden partition. |
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| HPT-636 | Jan 30 2011, 01:55 PM Post #19 |
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its a fucking shame they dont just come with the operating system discs anymore |
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| Madvillain | Jan 30 2011, 02:32 PM Post #20 |
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my computer made similar noises when it was overheating, same thing with the screen etc too try cleaning out the fans before you go out and buy something its not much but i hope it helps |
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| HPT-636 | Jan 30 2011, 03:51 PM Post #21 |
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get a 3pack of dust off believe me those fuckers get cold and u use a lot. my pc cooled 7 degrees celsius after i cleaned mine last week it was in this chicks apartment for 4 months it was filfthy we smoekd a ton |
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 05:44 PM Post #22 |
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memory works. recovery disk does not. i need a vista cd. i would go with windows 7 but alot of the hardware on this pc isnt compatible with 7. may just throw the pc in garbage and builed a new one in a few months |
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| prof | Jan 30 2011, 05:57 PM Post #23 |
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for some reason my dvd drive will load any cd i put in it, except operating system cds??? |
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| NAOT4R | Jan 30 2011, 06:29 PM Post #24 |
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What hardware that is compatible with vista is NOT compatible with 7? r u troln? |
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| HPT--1 | Jan 30 2011, 06:35 PM Post #25 |
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my audio hardware has some incompatibility, but its still usable.. windows 7 kthx |
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