Desktops - December 2006

PROCESSOR:AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+
OPERATING SYSTEM:Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
MEMORY:1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 2DIMMs
HARD DRIVE:160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
OPTICAL DRIVE:48X CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive
MONITOR:17 inch E177FP Analog Flat Panel
VIDEO CARD: 256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro
SOUND: Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio

SPEAKERS:Dell A225 Speakers
KEYBOARD & MOUSE:Dell USB Keyboard and Dell 2-button Scroll Mouse
FLOPPY:13 in 1 Media Card Reader
MODEM:56K PCI Data Fax Modem

All this from dell for $818 with a 1 year warranty on hardware, and 1 year warranty on problems caused by accidents.
Is this a good computer deal for gaming?
How long will it last?
Are there better deals on computers for moderate gaming?

2006-12-29 17:43:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

For a cpu will not be used for heavy gaming (office/internet etc type use), and not overclocked, which is better?

Sempron 2800+ w/256mb cache or Sempron 3000+ cpu with 128MB cache?

The Sempron 3000+ is a little more expensive but it has a lower cache- but is it better overall then the 2800?

Thanks!

2006-12-29 17:18:21 · 4 answers · asked by accorn34 5

ok so im going to be building my own computer but im stuck between choosing. Should i pick and WHY.

A.Intel duo core2 E6400 with the ASUS P5W DH Deluxe motherboard and Sapphire 256mb x1950xt.

or

B.AMD athlon 64 5200+ with the ASUS crosshair motherboard and XFX 256mb 7900gs XXX edition


P.S : Please don't write stuff like : AMD because i got it or Intel rules.

2006-12-29 16:21:06 · 10 answers · asked by Elly L 1

2006-12-29 16:09:03 · 3 answers · asked by lanchime@sbcglobal.net 2

i have Windows XP MCE
and a 200 GB hard drive
i tried fdisk but it did not work

2006-12-29 15:50:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

when we start up the computer the screen reads
loading PBR descriptor2...done
A disk read error occurred
Press ctrl+alt+del to restart

2006-12-29 14:29:42 · 6 answers · asked by hersandhisthings 1

Or how to fix it? If I save a file to the desktop, 2 icons appear. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the profile or something else. I'm running XP on this PC. My laptop also has XP but I don't have the issue on that one.

2006-12-29 14:18:40 · 3 answers · asked by dar1268 2

my dell xp is kinda crappy, it doesnt work as well as it use too. i would try like refreshing it all the time but nothing happenes. its still slow. is there a way to like refreash the WHole computer and like as if it were new. i dont have that disk the ppl talk bout but is there a way when i could still keep some stuff that i want, like Maple Story and like Word, POwerpoint, and PhotoShop??? and some old files?

2006-12-29 14:09:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I built a PC last summer, but I don't really need it anymore. Looking to sell it, probably on craigslist.com. Here's the specs:
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Intel Pentium D 930 3.0ghz
ECS P4M800PRO-M mobo
CD-RW/DVD drive
512MB Mushkin PC3200 RAM
ATI 9550 256MB graphics card
40gb Hard Drive
Coolermaster Centurion 540 Case w/ 430W PS and 2 case fans
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard + Mouse
Windows Media Center Edition

2006-12-29 13:00:35 · 14 answers · asked by AoPS-er 3

My Mac mini messed both of my mice . So now I have nothing to point with . But one time I pointed using My Keyboard Noumber Pad . So Please Help Me Out . Also If you could tell me how to open System Prefs with my keyboard and then the part were I can Enable Using the My Keyboard's Number Pad as the Mouse .

2006-12-29 12:34:01 · 3 answers · asked by Spider Pig aka Tyrone Biggums 3

Just got my computer back from being serviced, had to get a new motherboard. Anyway now when I turn on my computer it asks if I want to boot up in Recovery Mode or Regular Windows XP home Edition. Never done this before. I would just like to computer to boot directly to windows when I turn it on but I can't figure out how to make it do that. I'm sure its a simple solution but I can't seem to figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

2006-12-29 12:24:56 · 5 answers · asked by cop1974 2

For example, in their processors they use a name such as "Athlon x2 4000+" when the processor is really only 2.2Ghz not 4Ghz. I remember hearing something that says "it's like" 4Ghz even though the actual clock speed is 2.2Ghz. Maybe it really isn't though. This same naming concept applies to the majority of their processor names, not just the example I mentioned. Does anyone know why they use this or have a link that gives more information?

2006-12-29 12:17:58 · 5 answers · asked by tk1 1

About a month ago I bought the GT5238E gateway computer. I really really like this computer, all but one thing. The graphics card is HORRIBLE. I want to play a game that requires a better video card (I'm going to get the ATI Radeon X1300 PRO 256 MB PCI express card). However it says that it the card wont work with a motherboard designed for AGP or PCI video cards. I really don't know what this means, at all. Can someone tell me what I need to do, or buy (besides a new computer!)

thanks- hp

2006-12-29 12:15:53 · 4 answers · asked by Hello Im Fred. 1

I just did a recovery on my vaio computer but forgot to save my data. Is there any way i can get my stuff back? All i really care is for the pictures. please let me know. Anything. Than

2006-12-29 12:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by emanuel_v19 2

today when i press shutdown from the start menu, my computer instead restarts. any ideas why it is doing this and any ideas how to fix it??

thanks

2006-12-29 12:07:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was already fast. just for computing. not about running fast internet connection or anything. it has windows xp. 512 memory. fast processor forgot exactly which. 3 4 or whatever was good last year anyway it was working fine. i think a virus got it? i tried a restore, didnt help. tried the defragment. didnt work. changed some settings for best performance. i know about computers. i can open up computers and know what everything is but never came across this problem before. im not sure if adding more memory could fix the problem unless the memory it has is somehow no good? do i need to change out the processor maybe with a new one? it takes maybe 15 minutes to start up now, and before it decided to become slow, it was already up and running after i pushed the on button. anyone know? fast computer went slow. verrrry slow. thanks

2006-12-29 11:58:12 · 22 answers · asked by philosopher 3

I have searched the internet high and low for hours trying to find 256Mb DDR2 PC2-5100. I have seen that some computers dont work with mixed up ram so I need the certain stuff! I've been out in computer stores for about 2 hours and I can't see the stuff anywhere.
Can you tell me where I can find this certain RAM?

2006-12-29 11:48:08 · 5 answers · asked by Xasulf0x 3

I'm trying to just wipe out my HD but don't have my XP disk anymore. Is there a way to do this?

2006-12-29 10:57:53 · 3 answers · asked by Una K 1

I've read that one guy did this using 2 6cm case fans because the motherboard/case design left him with no other choice.

2006-12-29 10:56:51 · 5 answers · asked by prost 1

When i log into my user all i get is my background and my mouse. I have to
open task manager and end the process "explorer.exe" and then run it for my
desktop to appear. I just installed new ram i dont know if it will help.

Another problem i have is when i try to open something it opens 20 minutes
later or it dosent open at all. I just installed Norton Internet Security. I
also have zonalarm pro firewall and windows defender.

My computer is an emachines t3085.

2006-12-29 10:48:54 · 3 answers · asked by Paul 2

Is it safe to leave your desktop pc on 24-7 without powering it down,i dont turn my pc off very often except when i leave home for few days or so.

2006-12-29 10:42:25 · 6 answers · asked by johnnyBgood 4

I built a computer using all my old part form updating but the USB ports will not work now
900 athon processor
Motherboard not sure
Sound blaster live
Nvida vid card not sure which one low end though
Anyone got some ideas I not great with computers so layman terms please
Plug my I pod in nothing happens It does work with same cable and everything on another computer
thanx ahead of time

2006-12-29 10:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by Rudedude 4

2006-12-29 10:31:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

And what size are those fans?
How long have cases had case fans? Did the pentium 3 PCs have them?

2006-12-29 10:23:18 · 4 answers · asked by prost 1

For security reasons, I want to find the hard drive and destroy it before I throw the old computer away. I've opened it up, but I have no idea which part is the hard drive.

2006-12-29 08:40:04 · 2 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4

Been a while since I've built my last computer from scratch, so I've lost track of what cards are good for the money. What can you get around the $100 range these days that'll be able to handle modern-day games (even if not necessarily w/ highest quality graphics)?

2006-12-29 08:07:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Integrated VIA DeltaChrome Graphics Controller Max shared 256MB memory

Would that be able to play games on smoothly? (guild wars, world of warcraft, counter strike source)

2006-12-29 07:53:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to buy a computer, with a free upgrade to Vista Home Premium, and I'm wondering if 1GB of DDR2 or 2GB of just DDR is better?

2006-12-29 07:32:38 · 11 answers · asked by Toronto X 1

I currently have: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor
1.10 GHz 368 MB of Ram
and the OS is: Mocrosoft Windows XP Professional Version 2002
Service Pack 2
I want to update the system myself, but I don't know where to start and what steps are necessary before starting this process.
I've added memory, replaced fans and added components to my computer but I've never attempted to upgrade the system.
Should I try this myself or take it to a professional?
I'm not afraid to pop it open and work on it but upgrading is completely different I know.
Thanks

2006-12-29 07:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by shortimer 2

I can't find out what kind of RAM I need. I pulled it out and it said "DDR400 (2.5) 256MX8". I currently have 256megs and want to upgrade to 1 GB. I got my computer from Fry's, no manufacture name. The processor is an "AMD Sempron 2800+" Need more info?

2006-12-29 06:57:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous