Posts by dr/owned

Even if it was the RAM the system should still boot into the BIOS since this is ram-independent and then say "bad ram". It sounds like the mobo/power supply of the laptop is toast. But the one obvious thing in my head is that...

I don't think so....this is one of those things where it's just a good idea to backup/remove your hdd and send the laptop in for warranty.

Yeah SMART is based in the architecture of the hdd itself and isn't software related. It means that for whatever reason the hdd thinks it's going to die. It might happen in a month, or maybe never, but you seriously need to get a new...

HAHAHA I know this error from my old Dell Pentium-3 desktop. You need to boot into the BIOS...F10 on the HP logo I think is the standard, and find the item labeled "Boot Order" (or something to that effect). You need to make...

Thanks for the advice....HP System Check is worthless IMO.

You can also try hunting around for the laptop you want at brick-and-mortar stores like BestBuy and Circuit City. I got mine at CC with insane rebates and an online coupon code (retailmenot.com)....online coupon codes are the...

Yeah I had to use the 174.something mobileforce drivers because the 175 ones were artifacting- even with no overclocking. Even the 174 drivers have issues in certain applications like STALKER....in which case I just boot into Vista...

^ Most of those people that go home on weekends bring their full desktops and 19" LCD monitors to the dorms with them.....Seems like it'd be to more of a hassle than benefit since I personally am spending way more time studying than...

^I agree with, among other things, your last point. 14.1" is too small for light gaming and 17" is too heavy for a campus (not to mention huge for the tiny desks). IMO 15.4" is the sweet spot between size and...

Ok when you see the HP logo on reboot...hit F10 a few times to see if you can get into the bios. It might not be F10 on your comp. look at the bottom corner of the hp logo screen and see which one says system something or other.