Optiplex FX160 won't boot easy
Hi there,I have an Optiplex FX160 with some problems, especially at boot.If plugged to AC outlet and turned on it gets stuck on diag leds 123 and wont't beep.If I give a gentle whack on the chassis it...
View ArticleWhether or not to upgrade xps 8500
So Im trying to decide on what types of upgrades I want to make to the dell xps 8500 that I'm getting. Specs selected are a standard 460 watt power supply (from what I've read), nvidia GeForce gt 640...
View ArticleRe: Desktop won't properly standby
Hi mknabster1,Sorry for the delayed response. Please update the BIOS, Chipset and then the video card driver on the system in a sequence for issue resolution. Please enter your service tag # on the...
View ArticleRe: Processor upgrade optiplex 760 sff
Thanks for the suggestion - it looks a formidable card but from what I see has had recent problems with Ubuntu OS being it is not properly supported therein. However I will keep an eye out as there’s...
View ArticleRe: Whether or not to upgrade xps 8500
Hi Tkirk29,Dell has tested this system with following video cards :AMD Radeon HD 7870AMD Radeon HD 7770AMD Radeon HD 7570NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660NVIDIA GeForce 640GTNVIDIA GeForce GT620As, you mentioned...
View ArticleRe: Dell Vostro 410 stuck on "Dell" startup screen
Hi tassie123,Please try draining out the residual charge from the system. Here are the steps:Disconnect any external peripherals (flash drives, printers, external hard drives) from the computer.Then...
View ArticleRe: Whether or not to upgrade xps 8500
Those games you mentioned are old games and don't require much graphics power. The GT 640 will easily play them. If you're looking to play more of today's games, then you can look to start with the...
View ArticleRe: Optiplex FX160 won't boot easy
Hi Giamma,Such issue can be caused because of loose connection of the hardware components. Please try draining the residual charge from the system. Here are the steps:Disconnect any external...
View ArticleRe: Blue Screen/Hardware issue?
Sorry I have been slow to reply... my son graduated and it's been a bit crazy here. This next week I plan to try to get to some of this. Thank you for understanding. Dawn
View ArticleRe: Longevity of the Inspiron 530-531
You should consider upgrading to Windows 7 64 Bit via a clean installation.See Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean Install of Windows 7 which will instruct you in proper installation of Windows 7 and...
View ArticleRe: Video Card for Optiplex 760
i am curious only about the space ! will dual slot video cards fit in my casing ?
View ArticleInspiron 2330 AIO Question vs XPS "how do I turn off the screen" and not shut...
hi all: I know on the xps aio you can in fact turn off the screen and NOT shutdown the computer or put it to sleep. I want to be able to run networking and other things with the monitor off. can you...
View ArticleRe: Whether or not to upgrade xps 8500
before you buy read treads how this xps8500 doesnt work normally
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 2330 AIO Question vs XPS "how do I turn off the screen" and not...
Hi sillyrabbitt123,Inspiron 2330 AIO has no physical button on the system chassis just to turn off the screen while all the other applications keep on running at the background.Please feel free to...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 2330 AIO Question vs XPS "how do I turn off the screen" and not...
thanks for the reply. but the xps aio does? xps has soft buttons on the screen that allows you to turn screen off. and the 2330 doesn't? can you turn the screen brightness to 0? and make screen...
View ArticleRe: XPS One 2710 problems
Hi Morten,I understand it must be frustrating. However, let me assure you I will do my best to get this issue resolved as soon as possible.I believe when you performed BIOS defaults the boot settings...
View ArticleRe: vostro 460 I5 2400 desktop found frozen in the morning -- "delete...
Hi Ray,It appears that the system is updating video driver via windows updates. I would suggest you to disable the automatic driver updates via windows updates. You may refer to article Here. Once it...
View ArticleRe: Video Card for Optiplex 760
99nawazish99Thanks For The Reply And Your Precious TimeI have A Mini Tower With A Full Height Pci-e ! And one more question can i fit bigger cards in my casing? the space in the casing looks to...
View ArticleRe: Old Dell Desktops???
Hi SabrinaClarke,Please try running the game setup file in compatibility mode and installing the game to see if that helps.If the issue persists, please share the name of the game you are trying to...
View ArticleOptiplex 755 Graphics Card upgrade??? Please help.
Hi all,I want to upgrade my Optiplex 755's graphics card so that I can play some of the more recent games which require more powerful hardware. I have trawled the internet for possible solutions (Thank...
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