Desktops - May 2007

I have a Dell Dimension 8300 with Windows XP that was running 512MB RAM (2 X 256mb) I bought 2 sticks of 1 GB RAM and installed them. The new ram is the correct ram for the motherboard and matches the already installed ram. The bios on the computer correctly reads the amount of ram and the speed. However Windows only shows 504MB of Ram total no matter what configuration of RAM we install in the computer. I have updated the BIOS (even though it always read the amount correctly) and updated windows and the drivers on the computer as much as I can. But nothing seems to work. Windows will only show 504MB of RAM. I've tried putting different amounts of RAM each of the 4 slots. I've tried running it in Single and Dual mode. No matter waht it's 504MB of RAM showing on XP. And always the BIOs has it right. Any ideas people? I'm at a loss.

2007-05-15 01:34:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have PCV-RS430G with 2GB RAM

and recently bought this -->>eXtreme Power 600W - RP-600-PCAR

When I get this vid card below

HIS Radeon X1600 Pro IceQ / 512MB GDDR2 / AGP 8x / DVI / VGA / HDTV / Video Card

Not sure about how to connect the Power Connectors correctly.
I know one goes into the graphics card and to the power supply. The last one goes into the hard drive but how??

2007-05-15 00:23:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-15 00:00:22 · 7 answers · asked by SANGAMESH D 1

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I'm such a simpleton I don't like to fool with msconfig.
And I'd rather spend my money on other things, I mean
other than programs. This is a choice directly related
to the amount of time a person has, I know.

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2007-05-14 22:37:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i hav intel 2.8 D processor
intel 946 gzis mother board
1gb ram

It usually switches off while running a game or heavier task.
The processor temperature goes 2 around 59 C. at idle condition.

2007-05-14 22:36:30 · 5 answers · asked by mememe i 1

I have an amd athlon xp.. what is the max temperature a socket 462 cpu should run at.?

2007-05-14 20:38:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have upgraded my ram to 1 gb but still my pc is running slow.I have an intel cpu which runs at 1.7ghz. I have seen that there are newer and more powerul cpus out there and was wondering whether I need to upgrade to a better one. Would this effectively make my pc run alot faster? Will I need to replace my exsisting motherboard to do this?

2007-05-14 20:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-14 18:29:50 · 5 answers · asked by Crystal Smith 2

I built new computer AMD64 and wont boot passed DMI pool!Hard drive is good has Win xp pro,how do I fix?

2007-05-14 18:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

intel core 2 duo e6600 conroe 2.4
evga nforce 650i ultra
evga geforce 8800gts 320mb
wintec 2x 1gb 240pin ddr2800
lite-on 20x dvd-r burner with lightscribe
seagate 320gb 7200rpm SATA/3
xion hydraulic mid tower atx
coolmax 500w eps/12v

buying for bout $900 good buy?

2007-05-14 17:06:31 · 2 answers · asked by Art 1

should i get a 256 mb nVidia 8600 gts or the 256 mb ATI Radeon x1300 pro, for watching hd movies and viewing everything crystal clear (Windows Vista), no hard core gaming (maybe some online games but no call of duty, etc.) and is a 375 watt power supply good enough for the 8600 gts?

Dell XPS 410
2.4 ghz
2 gb Ram
375 watt power supply
20"-22" screen

2007-05-14 16:07:30 · 7 answers · asked by joe j 1

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2007-05-14 14:18:07 · 6 answers · asked by laddy4shirlee@sbcglobal.net 1

Can't even sign on to home page.Repeats same 3 screens. Windows did not start properly. Runs like it will start up but returns to first screen, then repeats. Have turned comp. off. Nothing. Unplugged everything. Nothing, has worked. Have gone to setup, and boot menu.

2007-05-14 13:19:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm planning on building a system this summer under $800 (everything including monitor, etc) and I'm wondering how you guys think it will run Crysis when it comes out..

- MSI K9N4 motherboard
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ cpu
- 2GB DDR2 (PC2 5400) ram
- 500w power supply
- GeForce 7600gs 512mb pci-e x16 video card
- 160gb SATA hard drive

Thoughts?

2007-05-14 12:57:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-14 12:45:36 · 8 answers · asked by ROOSEVELT B 1

want to remove unwanted items to speed up computer

2007-05-14 12:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by hazel 1 1

can i get a Amd with this motherboard or just a intel ? http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00100539

2007-05-14 12:30:11 · 2 answers · asked by Frost 1

the best desktop ever

2007-05-14 12:25:34 · 4 answers · asked by mike 1

My computer is overheating, i hope. It turns off automatically after very little use, usually during processor intensive activiities, but not every time. I tried RMClock, but it doesn't show the temperature. I believe it indicated the processor was overheating, but looking at the charts and such i couldn't tell. Diagnosis at fry's is $70, not something i really want to pay ,especially if i have to do repairs after. Should i just buy a good heat sink (using OEM (it's a P4 BTW)) and see if that takes care of it? not overclocking or anything. Is there anything i can do before i pay for diag?

2007-05-14 07:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by Chris L 3

2007-05-14 03:51:20 · 1 answers · asked by stats_832003 1

2007-05-14 03:33:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-14 03:17:47 · 6 answers · asked by mrclutch42 1

2007-05-14 01:53:15 · 11 answers · asked by lap.felix 3

i have tried swapping out keyboards and monitors and it still doesnt work i am just trying to know ,what inside the cpu could cause this problem that might need changing ,it seems like there is no power flowing from the cpu to the monitor or keyboard when its turned on anybody that can help me i would greatly appreciate it

2007-05-14 01:23:09 · 6 answers · asked by tekloh5137 1

I'm familiar with the E6400 E6600 etc but what's with these E4300 etc I'm seeing people talk about? I'm in the UK btw and I haven't seen any 4XXX for sale here.

2007-05-14 01:04:29 · 2 answers · asked by NooTaLooT 1

512mb pc radeon x1550 128bit or 256mb PC ATI x1600 pro ddr2??
and whats the difference with Pro and those without Pro?

2007-05-14 00:50:30 · 2 answers · asked by Ken 2

Right now I'm using a Pentium 4 Mobile HT 3.21 GHz, it's of course is a single core. Anyway, Windows (Dxdiag and the task manager) keeps saying it's '2 CPUs', It shows up as "Intel Mobile Pentium 4 (2 CPUs)." Is this a glitch or something?

2007-05-13 23:33:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is to ensure that it has not been used for illegal or any wierd internet activity

2007-05-13 21:22:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my comp hangs up witin one hour of plating football manager but on other applications it usually hangs up after a while

2007-05-13 20:43:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the difference between high density and low density ram?- and are they interchangeable?

2007-05-13 20:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by Nemo the geek 7