This PC is not a tower-type, but it is called somthing else-I think a desktop. But aren't all PCs(IBM compatable) refered to as desktops. It is a HP Vectra vl420 PC VT and it looks like this:
http://www.thetrailingedge.com/images/products/HP%20Vectra%20VL420%20DT.jpg
2007-05-15 12:30:52 · 10 answers · asked by Brandon ツ 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Hard time?? And what is this type called?
2007-05-15 12:35:25 · update #1
Thanks for the email T, also that's to all for there input.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_compatible
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case
2007-05-15 12:51:02 · update #2
Yes, you can operate vertically just make sure you have a stand for it. Without the grommets on the bottom it is more likely to tip without one. Make sure you leave easy access to the cd/dvd drive.
2007-05-15 12:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by ltorno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen people do it. I, personally, don't have the courage to turn a tower on its side or a flat CPU sideways.
I don't think all PCs are IBM compatible, although some programmers are creating software which can be used on either.
HP is a good name and has a good reputation. It also has good support. To put your mind at ease, you can go to HP's website and e-mail them. You will get a reply in an hour or so.
2007-05-15 12:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can, but an optical drive (CD, DVD, etc.) that is designed for horizontal operation may have a hard time handling a vertically inserted disk. Depending on the case's design, standing a desktop on end may lead to an unstable installation.
2007-05-15 12:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by © 2007. Sammy Z. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that thing should be in a museum. no it wont work well on it side .. the drive would be sideways, along with the hard drive , which will put stress on the spindle for the disk platters..
causing a hard drive failure..
did you buy it off someone ??or dust it off from your closet ?? that thing is way old school
2007-05-15 12:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by mwparker29_70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its absolutely fine. i've done this tonnes of times before. As others are sayin, be careful wen inserting a cd or dvd .
2007-05-15 12:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by amir_mahmood15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just use a little care when inserting a CD. But, the CD drive will work just fine on it's edge.
2007-05-15 12:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ron M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes that is the desktop configuration, never turn it on it's side, use a tower case..
2007-05-15 12:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will run the same, just make sure the fan is at the bottom so it can filter dust out, the only other difference is the CD-ROM will be sideways.
2007-05-15 12:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by Travis L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work, but when it comes to the CD it is hard to insert the CD into it.
2007-05-15 12:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, just be careful with the optical drive...
2007-05-15 12:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by oshaberi27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋