Re: mSATA SSD Install XPS 8500 for gaming
Yes, the mSATA slot is SATA 3 protocol. There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding this port as it is not clearly written in any of the support manuals. Here is why it is not clear. There are 2...
View ArticleVostro 200 mini tower video card upgrade; computer won't boot
My Dell Vostro 200 mini tower has been working great for the 5 years I've had it. Last year I added 2 gigs of ram, bringing the total to 3 gig, and that worked great. Now I decided to upgrade the video...
View ArticleRe: Desktop stuck in short boot loop
Hi Ed,Obviously, if there is a hardware problem, restoring your backup isn't going to fix things. So that would indicate you actually do have a hardware problem.Here is a download for the diagnostics...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS Studio 8000 Memory Issue on Windows 8 Pro 64 Bit
Have you done a clean Installation of the Windows 8 or just upgraded from Windows 7?Thanks and Regards, DELL_Andrew FSocial Media and Community Professional
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS Studio 8000 Memory Issue on Windows 8 Pro 64 Bit
I think I did a Clean Install, I can't remember.
View ArticleRe: T5500 memory type
LV= low voltage, 1.35VSV= standard voltage, 1.5 VCrucial.com offers both types for this system. 1.35 V RAM should use less power.A quick glance at the Crucial site suggests 1.35 V modules seem to have...
View ArticleRe: Desktop stuck in short boot loop
If you reboot and press F8, can you get to the menu? You may need to repair Win 7 which is probably under Advanced boot options.
View ArticleHow to properly install power supply in Precision
I need to upgrade the power supply in my Precision T3400 for the new GPU i'll be installing in it, so i just bought the Dell YN637 525W power supply. I have searched the manual, and i don't see...
View ArticleRe: CPU Upgrade
Wow, this is very confusing for me, we should take this one at a time. I'd like to do the 8300 first. I only use this computer for Netflix and it is connected to my 46" LCD HDTV as the second...
View ArticleRe: Vostro 200 mini tower video card upgrade; computer won't boot
Weird ... you might try updating the BIOS if you haven't already.
View ArticleINSPIRON 660 RANDOMLY REBOOTING
I have had no end of problems with my new Dell PC, since I got it last week. It constantly reboots for no reason at all. From looking through other posts and the event logs, I thought it might be a...
View ArticleRe: Studio XPS 435MT wont power on
Hi, workingmanx1.The stock psu is 360 watt 12/16amp psu. I would replace with a larger psu immediately. I have gone through 3 power supplies on my Dell Studio XPS435mt and upon further investigation,...
View ArticleRe: 8500 PSU upgrade
You could also check out this one: www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspxI use it in XPS 8300 with Radeon HD7870, 2 burners, 2 hdd and works very quiet.
View ArticleRe: Boot loop after RAM upgrade on Studio XPS 8100
@Mekado,Remove the old memory modules and try installing one 4GB Kingston HyperX module and see if boots and repeat the process with the second 4GB module. I think one 4GB module is defective. Also try...
View ArticleRe: Studio XPS 435MT wont power on
Hi, workingmanx1,There seems to be a fault in the Thermaltake Calculator. It's almost 300 watts off. Don't calculate with it. Here are two that are closer to the target...
View ArticleRe: 8500 PSU upgrade
DELL-Ravi ChHi CallMeMaybe,Dell XPS 8500 is normal mini tower the power supply you have asked for is compatible with your system.Please reply for any other queries.The chassis is limited to power...
View ArticleDell dimension 8300 wont recognise ati radeon hd4650 graphics card
Can you help.... I have changed my graphics card from an ATI x1650 pro to a ATI HD 4650 but it wont recognise the hardware whilst running windows 7 sp1 (32 bit).I have tried to use the installation CD...
View ArticleRe: Dell dimension 8300 wont recognise ati radeon hd4650 graphics card
You need to use the hotfix legacy drivers.
View ArticleRe: Dell dimension 8300 wont recognise ati radeon hd4650 graphics card
Hi Paul,Kindly let us know if the video card is giving output to the Monitor. Also check the link below to install drivers for this card:http://bit.ly/Ptbp5YYou can set AGP aperture to none or 128 Mb...
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