Curious
I'm interested of buying a custom alienware system. My question is. DO I NEED dell only components to upgrade my computer later down the road?
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Hi Andre Dionne,It is recommended to use Dell components. However, you can use parts as long as they are compatible with the system. However, if you face any issues after installing non Dell parts,...
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Well i shouldn't have any issues if i upgrade. For example: Bigger vid card or add another to the system myself. It's not like these systems are a MAC
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Hi Andre Dionne,As long as the parts are compatible and supported by the system, you should not face any issues.
View ArticleHow to use system restore disc I created for Inspiron 560
I am tech lingo deficienado, so any answers should include also an comprehensive tech lingo decipher guide/manual/assistant. Please can somebody tell me how to check the system restore disc's I have...
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Hi JimMc38,You are welcome. Feel free to reach out in case you need any further assistance.
View ArticleRe: How to use system restore disc I created for Inspiron 560
Hi ilkhgs,Apologies for the inconvenience caused. Please run diagnostics to confirm hardware functionality. Here are the steps:Restart the system and immediately start tapping the 'F12' key to enter...
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I have two HDDs, so disconnected both and tried booting the machine. Unfortunately, there was no change in behavior. I just extrapolated your theory a bit and started trying to boot with each device...
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Ran diagnostics on the C:\drive -- everything is unreadableThen the entire computer just quit -- will not boot at all. Several tech people have now looked at it and they are convinced it is the...
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Ran diagnostics on the C:\drive -- everything is unreadableThen the entire computer just quit -- will not boot at all. Several tech people have now looked at it and they are convinced it is the...
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Hi isiv,As you rightly mentioned by you the issue can either be with the motherboard or the graphics card. I would suggest you to clean the graphics card slot thoroughly and ensure there are no dust...
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Hmm ... if you have a known good working power supply, you might try that.
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What OS are you running Windows 7 64 Bit?I have added a note to this thread here to inform other users that they can upgrade to 8 GB of...
View ArticleRe: Dimension 8300 - is it worth adding 2x1GB memory?
Theres a few things to consider:Clean installation. Windows XP installations deteriorate in performance as time passes. Clean installation of XP in your current systems state will recover some system...
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you will not be hassled by Dell support if you add additional memory, drives or video. However, if, for example, you have a booting problem or OS re-installation problem and you have added something,...
View ArticleRe: Video card and RAM upgrade issues on my Studio XPS 435MT
You should install the ram in slot #1, #2, #3, slot order from cpu are 4,1,5,2,6,3. Try That.
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 531 - How to clear CMOS Battery Failed Message
Did you ever find a solution to this problem? I have the same.
View ArticleXPS8500 - Boot up issue
Hello and thanks in advance for your assistance. Information:XPS8500 purchased 5/1413.WIN812GB Memory After buying the computer, transferred my data drive from my previous HP PC to this XPS. The drive...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8100 - AHCI Port 0 Device Error
Hi Saharsh,Thanks for the advice. I did not get a chance to follow through your directions, until yesterday. When I ran the diagnostics and further steps, following messages came up:Error Code:...
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Thanks - that is a good suggestion. I have carted this monstrosity around so much I'm getting muscular lol.
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