As a rule I never update drivers from Windows Update if I can get them from the manufacturer. Because, simply, who do you expect to provide you...
Two defective parts? That's pretty unlucky.
Partimage is basically Norton Ghost with two major differences. It's free and it's for Linux.
I'm sorry, but it's gone. You can pick up a new 2GB one for <$10 at Future Shop.
Coming from somebody who has literally had a PSU ignite in their lap, remove it immediately and buy a new one.
"Core to Quad" is just a misspelling of Core 2 Quad.
None at all. :)
1. Did you use thermal paste? 2. Did you apply it properly? 3. Is the CPU fan plugged in and operational?
Underneath your CPU? Could you maybe mean underneath your motherboard?
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