The Computer Megathread

[uno_da_cat]

I'm almost 100% it would work, unless you have some crazy motherboard formfactor

oh god that card you suggested just went on sale tonight too lol. Only $3 off but hell I'll take any amount off :D

Also. For a learning experience I checked my power supply out.

This means my Powersupply is a 250W right? I find it really hard to read this stuff lol.

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[steve5451]

It appears so.

[Providence]

Your computer must be made in china.

[uno_da_cat]

So can somebody quickly confirm this is a good idea?
I'm about to buy these: (suggested by Devildogelite)
New case with power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147081
New video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121442
Current specs

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/19/2011, 01:24:41
       Machine name: CHARLES-PC
   Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: Inspiron 537s
               BIOS: Default System BIOS
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E7500  @ 2.93GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.9GHz
             Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4096MB RAM
          Page File: 3028MB used, 5159MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
   User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
 System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
    DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
     DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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          Card name: ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series
       Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
          Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x95C5)
           DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
         Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_95C5&SUBSYS_90181028&REV_00
     Display Memory: 2041 MB
   Dedicated Memory: 249 MB
      Shared Memory: 1791 MB
       Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
I need opinions so I don't waste my time and money. I plan on ordering later today.

[KoopaScooper]

>reinstall XP after horrible experience with 7
>can't hibernate or standby
>only fix is patch from roxio website
>website has been down since 2011
forget

[Legodude77]

>reinstall XP after horrible experience with 7

[zefoo]

Hey I thought I would just post 3 of the best gaming laptops for the prices $1250 and bellow. From what I have seen.
MSI G Series GT683DX-840US
MSI G Series GE70 0ND-033US
MSI G Series GE60 0ND-042US

[KoopaScooper]

it was like 60% incompatible, had a chance of replacing my sound drivers on every restart, and slowed my hard drive
just because you go crazy for 7 doesn't mean everyone else will
it's honestly just a polished vista
i would use XP over it anyday



forget YOU LOGITECH

[zefoo]

Which laptop in this is better?
I dont want the MSI to overheat to the point where im worried about cards inside it melting so.

[Trymos]

it was like 60% incompatible, had a chance of replacing my sound drivers on every restart, and slowed my hard drive
just because you go crazy for 7 doesn't mean everyone else will
it's honestly just a polished vista
i would use XP over it anyday



forget YOU LOGITECH

i'd use vista over 7 any day, that's how stuff 7 is.
hell, 20% of the programs that were made for 7 are incompatible for 7.

[HellsSpot]

i'd use vista over 7 any day, that's how stuff 7 is.
hell, 20% of the programs that were made for 7 are incompatible for 7.

Because dumbasses obviously don't know how to correctly use / install them.

[steve5451]

I've had a much better experience with 7 than Vista.

[Extrude]

I lol'd because anybody who uses XP will have dropped support for any new games in the coming months, if all AAA companies haven't already dropped support.

[Trymos]

Because dumbasses obviously don't know how to correctly use / install them.

run installer
click click click simple simple simple.
not working correctly or at all.
did installing programs get harder without anybody knowing?
i read the installer buttons and there was nothing different.

[HellsSpot]

run installer
click click click simple simple simple.
not working correctly or at all.
did installing programs get harder without anybody knowing?
i read the installer buttons and there was nothing different.

then program is at fault, not the OS.