The Computer Megathread

[devildogelite]

No, unless there is a clear film over it. It's a decal on the card

[Ad Bot]

[Sniper4hire]

This just arrived in the mail today, bought it a couple days ago when it was on sale for $83.99.

Its fast. Too bad I only have 3Gb/s, it is still faster than my older HD.

I just throw the screws everywhere
>Inb4 lolMacBook

I hope that I'm not the only person to think that computer circuit boards look way better than art.

[suburb]

Alright, I need to make a request.  Most of you would say "oh just build a new computer" I am not in the market to do that.  What I am though is to get a better processor than the piece of stuff Pentium D 2.8ghz I have at the moment in my computer.  Note, it isn't my main pc as it isn't a huge deal, but I would like to upgrade it's processor then take a look at getting a better GPU rather than my Radeon HD 4550 1gb GDDR2.

The computer that I want to upgrade is the Compaq Presario sr2180nx, detailed specifications here

If I must for any reason upgrade my PSU just link me to a part to do so, and along with a actually good processor that is affordable 150 dollars or less including shipping.

Current Dxdiag on the computer

[Darkness ZXW]

vistatower
is actually windowsXP

[suburb]

vistatower
is actually windowsXP

Just a nickname I deemed it when I got it for free.

[dorkdotdan]

god what are those white HDMI output jacks called?

Nevermind its DVI

[Doomonkey]

god what are those white HDMI output jacks called?

The only think I can think of that you might be thinking of is DVI, but that isn't HDMI.

[BobSevenSevens]

Guys, I have an ATI Radeon 6750 HD graphics card.

When i tried to overclock it just  bit (like 50 MHz or so), the graphics drivers kept crashing and then rebooting. Any ideas on why it would be doing that?

also, on a side note, successfully overclocked my cpu by like 600 MHz (ran prime95 torture tester on it last night, no problems)

[Doomonkey]

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A quick google search tells me that the CPU socket on your motherboard is an LGA_775. Here is a Wikpedia article that covers that socket type and will tell you what kinds of processors it supports: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_775

The list isn't too exciting.

EDIT: The most recent processor is the Intel Core 2. You can search around on google shopping and on the left you should be able to select the slot type and prices. Google doesn't let me place my location in Minnisota.

[SpreadsPlague]

If I have integrated graphics and a dedicated video card, how do I use the integrated graphics without removing the dedicated video card?

[Kochieboy]

Okay, so, my Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 is going kaput on me. I need a new graphics card that will work awesome, but wont cost an outrageous amount.

[Treynolds416]

If I have integrated graphics and a dedicated video card, how do I use the integrated graphics without removing the dedicated video card?

Just plug the video input into the motherboard I/O panel instead of into the video card

[suburb]

A quick google search tells me that the CPU socket on your motherboard is an LGA_775. Here is a Wikpedia article that covers that socket type and will tell you what kinds of processors it supports: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_775

The list isn't too exciting.

EDIT: The most recent processor is the Intel Core 2. You can search around on google shopping and on the left you should be able to select the slot type and prices. Google doesn't let me place my location in Minnisota.

Better than what I have now and plus I already knew that it was LGA 775, and the core 2 duo is what I had to choose from I just completely forgot to mention that.  But anyhow, can you help me pick one out because I am no computer expert by any means, anything video production I will know pretty damn well.

[SpreadsPlague]

Just plug the video input into the motherboard I/O panel instead of into the video card

is it bad that I feel dumb for not thinking of that
edit: can I use my dedicated card for one monitor, and my integrated graphics for another?

answered my own question, yes.

[¥ola]

Okay guys another question,
So I already ordered and received my 600 Watt PSU, but I think I want to upgrade my CPU also now, my question is will a 600 Watt PSU be alright with a GPU requiring 400 Watts and CPU 125 Watts, plus whatever else is in my computer?