Re: OVER CLOCKING A E521
Quick question, I just checked eBay for possible processor upgrades - there are plenty more or less cheap alternatives to overclocking, the 6000+ costs around 50 USD, I have to look which strongest CPU...
View ArticleRe: msata 32gb for hard drive caching
What I need to know is what do I do after I install it into the machine. I am looking for instructions in detail as I am in unchartered waters.I just got this Dell 8500 with windows 8, 2tb hard...
View ArticleRe: XPS One 27/KM713 Keyboard Mouse/Dell TP713 Touchpad
Hi Pusta ,The Dell TP713 Touchpad uses a separate receiver and the same cannot be clubbed with Keyboard / Mouse. Hence you will have to use 2 USB ports to have both the devices connected at the same time.
View ArticleOptiplex GX1 CD/RW Won't Start
I have an Optiplex GX1 which I installed a Generic CD/RW drive sometime ago. The drive was working fine and now it's not working. The light comes on when the system is booted up but it will not read or...
View ArticleXPS 8500 PSU & GTX 660Ti/670
Will the XPS 8500 run a GTX 660Ti or 670?Are aftermarket PSUs available? Which ones/models?Thanks.
View ArticleRe: VGA or USB to HDMI?
Hi Todd,VGA to HDMI converter needs a separate audio input to convert the audio signal into HDMI as the VGA port provides video signals only. However, an USB to HDMI converter can obtain the video and...
View ArticleRe: Optiplex GX1 CD/RW Won't Start
Hi techexec007,I request you to check if the drive is detected in the BIOS. To go to BIOS, restart the system and at the Dell logo tap the F2 key every two seconds. Please check in this screen for the...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 530S BIOS Problem
Hi Ron - I am still having this problem. The BIOS Onboard LAN Boot ROM is set to "Disabled".Thanks,-Kevin
View ArticleRe: Upgrading Vostro 400 to Windows 8.
I found that driver at Intel Download Centerdownloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspxI havent' tried yet ¿what do you think?
View ArticleRe: XPS 8500 concerns - long boot and no recovery partition
This has been resolved. The latest BIOS update to A09 resolved the issue. PC is now fast to boot.
View ArticleProblem while reformatting Windows 7 on my Alienware.
Hi, I'm having a problem Installing Windows 7 on my Alienware Aurora R4. I 'm at the installation page on my computer, and when I click 'Install Now' it'll load a bit then go to a page saying I'm...
View ArticleRe: Touch screen stops working on new Inspiron One 2330
I have an Inspiron one 2330 non touch screen. I purchased mine at the end of August. It has done this since day one. So far they have replaced the mother board. The screen continued to go dark.Dell...
View ArticleRe: OVER CLOCKING A E521
HI,I have a forum called extreme overclocking that i go to that has a lot of good info,like you say a better CPU would be the easiest and safest way because these take it kinda personal when you mess...
View ArticleRe: XPS 8500 Wattage
Hi Geezer207,The graphics card needs a 500W power supply as per the recommendations. This wattage includes other system components as well. The graphics card alone does not require 500W. You can use...
View ArticleXPS 420 with SSD minor problem
I have installed a Crucial M4 256 GB SSD in my XPS 420, the A03 BIOS firmware, updated nVidia software, disconnected the USB micro-screen and installed 16 GB RAM. Occasionally, about every 3 times I...
View ArticleRe: XPS 420 with SSD minor problem
Oh, I forgot to say that it is running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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Re: Upgrade ram in a XPS 8500 i7-3770 from 8 GB to 16 GB of Ram
It appears the Crucial site is messed up!If you use their wizard to find RAM, it only shows 2x8GB for the XPS 8500. When you click "Show all compatible..." below that entry, the next screen only shows...
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Re: Upgrading Vostro 400 to Windows 8.
Dunno the differences between the Intel 825xx 10/100 and the Pro Network connections but I suspect the Pro Network driver won't work with 825xx hardware.Do some googling and you'll find a Win 7 driver...
View ArticleLight on Platform changes from blue to red
My son has an Alienware aurora. When he starts the computer and most of the time that it is running, the light that wraps around the computer and the alien head on the platform is usually blue....
View ArticleRe: Optiplex 7010 BSOD after uninstalling Intel USB 3.0 Driver
Their suggestion is to perform a clean install of the operating system. The problem is there is no way to uninstall that driver and leave the system operational, so you're stuck.
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