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I recently got a program called "core temp" that's supposed to measure the temperature of the cpu. The program is saying that the cpu is at 0 degrees (C). I'm wondering if the dimension 3000 cpu has...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell XPS 8500 Upgradability
What I want to know is which Corsair power supplies would be compatible with my system and fit. I ideally want one that will future proof me so I can upgrade video card in the future. i.e. with good...
View ArticleForum Post: Optiplex 3020 Realtek RTK8151GD LOM driver for Windows 2003 Server
Downloaded all possible NIC Realtek RTL8151GD LOM drivers online but no one works for windows 2003 server. FYI, available drivers are for windows 7 and windows 8 only. Could you please help on where I...
View ArticleForum Post: Optiplex 9020 USFF no vPRO?
I've got new optiplex 9020 usff model CA005ND9020USFF8 , but does it support intel vPRO? Pressing ctrl + P during the boot doen't help. Any ideas?
View ArticleForum Post: Vostro 470 SATA Specification
My recent problem is: I have a Vostro 470 with a Seagate Baracuda 2Tb drive. I recently started getting 'Not Responding' on any application I was running. Running performance monitor indicated that the...
View ArticleForum Post: Video Driver - Nvidia Geforce 6150SE nForce 430
My Dell Inspiron 531 Windows XP Home Edition/Service Pack 3, AMD Sempron Processor LE-1300, computer is old, but was working just great . . . until I kept getting an update notice from Microsoft to...
View ArticleForum Post: XPS 8500 Video Card and Power Supply
I recently upgraded to a EVGA GEForce GT 610 graphics card for my Dell XPS 8500. Now my computer is suddenly shutting down. I have been told to check the Power Supply. It is currently 460 W and...
View ArticleForum Post: (redirected) Freezing up, flashing mouse/keyboard Fans roaring
I have a feeling the PSU or my MOBO is going to ... well to keep this family appropriate...[ADMIN NOTE: Profanity removed as per TOU]. I have an alienware R4 (1 year old) with a GTX 690, 16GB ram etc etc.
View ArticleForum Post: How do I open my CD ROM ON MY 660S DESKTOP
How do I open my CD rom to put a disc in ?
View ArticleForum Post: Dell xps 8700 unable to install new os
Help I have a brand new xps with all the best but I am unable to install Linux rather than windows 8 , it will not allow me to boot from disk unless I disable the safe boot mode and then it starts in a...
View ArticleForum Post: Low Level Disk Format
I'm trying to resurrect an old Precision 670 into Win 7. An IT person seems to have lost the formatting of the C: drive during an offered wipe. The BIOS shows the C: disk to be good shape, but the WIN...
View ArticleForum Post: Possible to run Dell Precision 530 with (1) RIMM Riser and...
Possible to run Dell Precision 530 with (1) RIMM Riser and populate 3 additional ram slots?
View ArticleForum Post: Audio in only speaker (front and headphones)
I've bought a 2nd-hand PC (dell Precision T7500) with Win7 as OS. There's something strange with the audio: only one speaker is working. Also when I connect my headphone at the front, only one side...
View ArticleForum Post: Memory Maintenance Crash Inspiron 3847 Win 8.11 64 bit 8G Ram
Hello Everyone, I have a Inspiron 3847 Win 8.1 64 bit desktop. I have had the machine crash 3 rimes this month with the same error problem, It said Memory Maintenance problem. I run tests and...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Failed to play test tone on Studio XPS 435t / 9000
Not much help on here
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron 660s Desktop Graphics Upgrade
I have a Dell Inspiron 660s Desktop running with 6 gb Memory, 1 tb Harddrive and Intel HD graphics. I want to upgrade my graphics to allow for a better gaming experience. I would like to know if it is...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dimension 4550 A05 BIOS Password
tammylynn1983 You could try using the procedures for clearing forgotten passwords, listed on pages 112/113 of the owners manual here:...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: OptiPlex 980 16GB RAM Issue
Just so you don't feel all alone, I too have just discovered this issue. I consider myself pretty technically savvy, but it took me a couple of days to get my head around what was even happening here.
View ArticleForum Post: Dell's policy's on repairing computers out of warranty
Sometimes it came back on but most times not. I bought this computer Sept,2011 so that means I have even had it for 3 yrs yet and the cost was 584.69 and that was through Wal-mart. You would think it...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Precision T3600 E5-1650 - Max Turbo 3.5 GHz?
I got same situation. Dell Precision t3600 with e5-1650 running turboboost on, speedstep at on. Only getting 3941 MHz (3.5 GHz). Cpu is V1, not V2. 16 gig Ram. Need help or explanations. Thx.
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