Author Topic: The Computer Megathread  (Read 490359 times)

If you're going to buy one then you might as well buy it internal.

The best I got from a website.However mine doesn't have the colourful red heatsink as depicted in most pictures.
There seems to be enough space towards the removable side, but that's only horizontally. Any vertical changes would have to go downwards. I'd think anyways.

In this image I tried to show it as best as possible, but my iPod isn't a great camera. The little white tab is the card, and it's right below my CPU's fan.


This one was upside down, but shows how much space I have below it. I might have a good inch and a half to spare towards my iPod, but i'm not 100% sure.


The only other barriers are my PSU, which should be rated at 400w, but instead it's a 300w one. (Cheap bastards), and my dual monitor setup. My old 1024 x 768 is fine, but I cannot play games in excess of 1600 x 900 without the framerate plunging into udder darkness. I don't have a standard budget as of now, but it's pretty much the lowest price I can go without sacrificing quality, and reliability. I'd love to be able to play BF3 on this machine one day, I don't care at what graphical setting too much.

EDIT: my CPU is an intel i3 540, at about 3.1GHz~ per core. I have no issue with it, but I forgot about it in case of compatibility issues or something.

Partially off-topic question:
Whenever I play source games besides TF2, it won't download the maps, even though it used too. What do?
One question. See where the graphics card has its rear output in the rear of the case? Measure from that bracket, parallel to the graphics card, to the nearest thing blocking it, and tell me how much length you have there.

I know the brand is Akasa and it does have 2 6 - Pin connectors.
As long as it fits in your case, it will work then.

Like once or twice a day when I'm watching youtube videos, the video like error or something. It flashes between two freezed pictures of the video and I can't click anywhere. (Nothing happens)
It stops when I log out and log in from my computer account thingy.
How to fix?
Display driver has crashed?

oh forget i forgot to buy a cd drive
i think

do i need one?
Only if you really need to install Windows off a CD.
There are 2 options though;
You can install it off a USB stick - there are tools to help you do this.
You can also use an old CD drive from an old computer.

compressed air is good for cleaning fans and the like, yes? anything I should be careful of?

compressed air is good for cleaning fans and the like, yes? anything I should be careful of?
Yes, very good. Don't vacuum.
Uh, don't break anything off, I guess. Try not to touch anything with the nozzle.

Yes, very good. Don't vacuum.
Uh, don't break anything off, I guess. Try not to touch anything with the nozzle.
I have a air mattress filler that blows out air like nobody's business. Is it a good idea to blow air inside my case?

If you're cleaning dust out, yes. It would be.
If you're trying to help cool your system, no. It would be better to purchase a fan.

If you're cleaning dust out, yes. It would be.
If you're trying to help cool your system, no. It would be better to purchase a fan.
Haha, oh wow.


my computer right there


Dear lord.

Someone needs to make a case like that except with it surrounded by 120mm fans that are mounted to the insides rather than being actually constructed by them.
It would looks pretty awesome and it would be cool as hell. Overclocking your computer to your heart's desire. :o

you'll have to forgive me if this post makes no sense. i am new to computers (finding/building one that fits my needs)

okay, so ever since my old desktop computer bit the dust, i have been using this old Dell laptop. heres the system information directly from from the diagnostics tool:
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Operating System:Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)
System Model: Latitude E5500
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU    575  @ 2.00 GHz
Memory: 2004MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c

how exactly out-dated is this? i've been looking into building a new desktop (with a little help from my father) thats a pretty good up to date gaming machine, but i was wondering if anyone could give me a few pointers at whats good and what isnt?

Sorry to ask this but what would be the wifi adapter be on a ACER ASPIRE ONE KAV60 netbook laptop?

Going by your definition of a computer, a smartphone could be considered a computer.

A smartphone is a computer, silly.

you'll have to forgive me if this post makes no sense. i am new to computers (finding/building one that fits my needs)

okay, so ever since my old desktop computer bit the dust, i have been using this old Dell laptop. heres the system information directly from from the diagnostics tool:
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Operating System:Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)
System Model: Latitude E5500
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU    575  @ 2.00 GHz
Memory: 2004MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c

how exactly out-dated is this? i've been looking into building a new desktop (with a little help from my father) thats a pretty good up to date gaming machine, but i was wondering if anyone could give me a few pointers at whats good and what isnt?
That's quite old.

What is your budget for a new computer? What do you plan on doing on it?
I can point you to the best parts list for your requirements.

Sorry to ask this but what would be the wifi adapter be on a ACER ASPIRE ONE KAV60 netbook laptop?

1. Start
2. Right click on My Computer and select Properties
3. Click Device Manager
4. Find your wireless adapter
5. ???
6. Profit

Or alternatively:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ACER+ASPIRE+ONE+KAV60+wireless+adapter

Going by your definition of a computer, a smartphone could be considered a computer.
Because it is.
Computers are just big calculators, also.