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Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ...
Reply #75 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 12:58pm

Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 12:42pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 12:39pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 12:38pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 12:35pm:

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 11:10am:

It seems Neferti suggestion that all you need is AVG Free is right on the money.

Indeed.

And avoid the dodgier looking porn sites.

Greggy - just stay away from all those homo dating sites & you'll be OK.

I don't know about any homo dating sites.

Tell us more, sir Bobby. You seem to be the expert.

I don't know either -

I thought you'd know all about it?

Use Google to find what you're looking for, Booby.

I'm sure there must be lots of sites that cater for your constant cravings needs.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 117098 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ... Reply #76 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:03pm Trust Greggy to instantly come up with a homo video.
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Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ...
Reply #77 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:09pm

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 11:13am:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 10:39am:

Heatsink compound $9.95

http://www.jaycar.com.au/Electromechanical-Components/Heatsinks-%26-Accessories/...

Brilliant. I'll be onto that straight away.

Hi Herby,
make sure you coat the CPU & the heatsink with a very thin layer.
Don't have heaps oozing out the sides.
Be careful of static electricity.
Make sure the heatsink clips in properly.
Some of the plastic clips are very rudimentary.

Once removed:
Get a thin paint brush to help clean the heatsink &
wash it till it's shiny clean with detergent & water.
Make sure it's bone dry before re-installing.
You may have to use a heater with a fan to ensure dryness.

good luck.

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 150278 Gender:	Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ... Reply #78 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:11pm Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:09pm: Don't have heaps oozing out the sides. I'm not saying a word.
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 117098 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ... Reply #79 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:13pm greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:11pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:09pm: Don't have heaps oozing out the sides. I'm not saying a word. My God - you're so gay.
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Reply #80 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 2:56pm

A dedicated Gaming Computer needs "lots of grunt" and it is the graphics card, mainly. They can be rather expensive. I seldom attempt to play games that need the "grunt" I have but ....

I actually leave my "gaming" computer on almost 24/7, reboot it every so often. I do turn the laptop off every evening though. Never opened either to check the fan.

Buying a VERY cheap computer "off the shelf" can be a problem ... but if all you do with it is search the Net and Forums, most people wouldn't even bother to "upgrade" it, unless something went "toes up".

You are not just paying those "local computer guys" for the upgrade of RAM but the $60/hour for the person to open your computer, remove the RAM, fuss about, have a coffee, and install the upgrade.

Depending on what you have you could probably upgrade to, maybe, 8 GB ... I can't see you needing more than that. You should be able to do that yourself ... it is no big deal. Dr Google is your friend. Wink

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Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ...
Reply #81 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:20pm

Neferti wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 2:56pm:

You are not just paying those "local computer guys" for the upgrade of RAM but the $60/hour for the person to open your computer, remove the RAM, fuss about, have a coffee, and install the upgrade.

You're not wrong.

But then again, owning and running a Computer Repair shop is only for the Brave Hearted financially.

I've seen three in my local shopping strip go belly-up just in the last few years. Those shop rentals are a killer for any small business man.

Neferti wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 2:56pm:

Depending on what you have you could probably upgrade to, maybe, 8 GB ... I can't see you needing more than that. You should be able to do that yourself ... it is no big deal. Dr Google is your friend. Wink

8GB - I'd love that, but trust me, I've done my research and I can't see where I would slot them in.

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Reply #83 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:24pm

Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:09pm:

Hi Herby,
make sure you coat the CPU & the heatsink with a very thin layer.
Don't have heaps oozing out the sides.
Be careful of static electricity.
Make sure the heatsink clips in properly.
Some of the plastic clips are very rudimentary.

Once removed:
Get a thin paint brush to help clean the heatsink &
wash it till it's shiny clean with detergent & water.
Make sure it's bone dry before re-installing.
You may have to use a heater with a fan to ensure dryness.

good luck.

I've saved this to file.

Cheers.

PS I already have one of those clips with a wire running off it that you attach to your PC before opening up to 'Earth' the static.

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Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ...
Reply #84 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:26pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:24pm:

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:20pm:

I'd love that, but trust me, I've done my research and I can't see where I would slot them in.

Said Sir Booby to the Vicar.

You're doing a 'Karnal' again. Trying to siphon attention off to yourself instead of addressing the subject.

Don't you ever get tired of playing this game?

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Reply #85 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:28pm

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:26pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:24pm:

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:20pm:

I'd love that, but trust me, I've done my research and I can't see where I would slot them in.

Said Sir Booby to the Vicar.

You're doing a 'Karnal' again. Trying to siphon attention off to yourself instead of addressing the subject.

Don't you ever get tired of playing this game?

Take some advice from Chopper, Herbie.

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Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ...
Reply #86 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:34pm

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:24pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 1:09pm:

Hi Herby,
make sure you coat the CPU & the heatsink with a very thin layer.
Don't have heaps oozing out the sides.
Be careful of static electricity.
Make sure the heatsink clips in properly.
Some of the plastic clips are very rudimentary.

Once removed:
Get a thin paint brush to help clean the heatsink &
wash it till it's shiny clean with detergent & water.
Make sure it's bone dry before re-installing.
You may have to use a heater with a fan to ensure dryness.

good luck.

I've saved this to file.

Cheers.

PS I already have one of those clips with a wire running off it that you attach to your PC before opening up to 'Earth' the static.

A real tech would also attach an earthed wrist strap to his wrist.

Red
A real 36 years experienced tech

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 117098 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ... Reply #87 - Jan 31^st, 2016 at 5:08pm Redmond Neck wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:34pm: A real tech would also attach an earthed wrist strap to his wrist. Red A real 36 years experienced tech You can get away without a wrist strap if you keep touching the metal chassis every 5 seconds or so - to discharge any static.
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Re: Technically speaking my PC's crashed again ...
Reply #89 - Feb 2^nd, 2016 at 6:55am

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:26pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:24pm:

Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 31^st, 2016 at 3:20pm:

I'd love that, but trust me, I've done my research and I can't see where I would slot them in.

Said Sir Booby to the Vicar.

You're doing a 'Karnal' again. Trying to siphon attention off to yourself instead of addressing the subject.

Don't you ever get tired of playing this game?

Greggy is an attention whore.

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