Re: Can a Z68 Motherboard fit in an Inspiron 580? Pls Help
The Inspiron 580 has the old socket 1156 which I believe is first generation "i" CPUs ... the i5-2500k you bought is socket 1155 (sandy bridge) part ... to use your current dell motherboard you would...
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ArodnomI don't mind the F2 thing - Good. I think it is F1, doesn't matter, something F has to be pressed.Yes I have that same Centurion with the side air duct it has 4 screws and can be removed. The...
View ArticleRe: Dell Inspiron 530 starts up 3 times
Have the same PC Inspiron 530 5yrs old . Just started the 3 start before the PC boots up almost as if the hard drive is not firing up after the first 2 trys? I ran a diagnostics from Dell, and it said...
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Virginia and it gets hot here as well. Probably not near as hot as your area, plus I only play on it at night and its cooled off some by then. I don't mind drilling holes to make it work.the one below...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading Inspiron 570
ArodnomVirginia and it gets hot here as well. Probably not near as hot as your area, plus I only play on it at night and its cooled off some by then. I don't mind drilling holes to make it work.the one...
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Re: Inspiron 530 Intake Fan Mod
This is quite interesting, which fan size you used and which model, is it very noisy?I will add this to my Inspiron 570 upgrade guide as addition for extra airflow, since the case is the same. I did...
View ArticleRe: Power Management "AC Recovery"
Hi edagro,This is the BIOS setting that tells the system what to do if the power goes out and comes back on. "Off" means it stays off, and "on" means when the power is restored, the computer turns on....
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 orange flashing power button, 4 short beeps
@Butternutz -What system model?When did you get the system and when did the problem start?Did you install any new hardware recently?Have you tried reseating RAM modules in their slots? Always power...
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I got it 40 minutes agoDell XPS 8500 Special Edition - I have reseated the RAM and nothing improves
View ArticleRe: Using Inspiron 545S dell recovery factory setting from data safe Local...
Hi Lara,Thank you for the reply. Operating system cannot be re-installed using the disk you have with you. Please request the disk using the information provided in my previous post.Thanks &...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 orange flashing power button, 4 short beeps
I heard so many complaints on this system and I bought it anyway. Talk about buyers remorse
View ArticleRe: Dell Waterstone Touchpad
We've seen this on other systems lately. What version of Windows is running on the D8400?
View ArticleRe: Upgrading Inspiron 570
Thanks againThe case fan I have is a Coolermaster A12025-12CB-3BN-F1 fans (120 MM, 1200 RPM, 44 CFM, 19 dB) and the one from my I570 is a SunonThe space inbetween the screws is 80mm
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Re: Anyone tried installing Windows XP Pro on XPS 8500?
Question – Powering up a Dell XPS-8500Huge THANKS to MyComputersFaster and others for your help on XP installation. I still have five devices not working. And, I think my USB 3.0 is running at USB...
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So the forum goes silent. OUCH
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 orange flashing power button, 4 short beeps
Dell sent me 4 new sticks of ram and my system has been solid since. Call or email dell and i'm sure they will do the same for you!
View ArticleRe: Had to re-install XP but no sounds etc..
shesagordieCountryMeadow2828Hello Still working on it,Windows won't let me get the updates for it and Is the upgrade Free for Windows 7? cause I dont have the extra money at this time...
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Had a lighting storm. Struck pretty close to house. I know because my hand happened to be on a copper pipe in the basement. Got a shock throught my hand. Went to check to desktop and said I had no...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 orange flashing power button, 4 short beeps
They did better than that. They are sending me an upgraded system with a 256SSD Drive and 32GB of Ram (Up from 16) as well as Next Day Shipping
View ArticleRe: Can a Z68 Motherboard fit in an Inspiron 580? Pls Help
I realized that the i5 2500k wasnt compatible after I bought it. So now im looking for motherboards that are compatible with the i5 2500k and the inspiron 580 if possible. Im not trying to spend 200...
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