Forum Post: Inspiron 580 memory
Can someone tell me why when I have 6gb of memory installed on my Inspiron 580 the System report there's only 2gb memory? Does this mean it's only operating on 2gb? How can I get it to recognise the...
View ArticleForum Post: gtx 460 on workstation 490
I believe you are referring to the Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) which is 160W for the NVidia GeForce GT 460. This means the card can use up to 160W power. Whereas the Precision Workstation 490 can...
View ArticleForum Post: memory upgrade help
I know how to remove and replace the memory problem im having is one of the clips to release memory to up against graphic card so I cant get memory out. how do you remove graphic card iv unscrewed...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Inspiron 660 Desktop?
I have now had my Dell Inspiron 660, running Windows 8 64bit with 6gb memory for approximately 2 months and a couple of days ago I started having various problems, so I thought I'll try a complete...
View ArticleForum Post: Sluggish Desktop for 2 days and now freezes on desktop screen for...
Hi there, my Dell Desktop has been a little sluggish for a couple of days and then took forever to close down a few days back. Still then it takes over an hour to run after i get to the desktop page,...
View ArticleForum Post: Advice on a new CPU for my old dell dimension 2400
! Its a Intel Celeron, 2600 MHz (26 x 100) . So most apps like FF will go to 99% CPU usage and thats no good. I want to get a new CPU for it until I finish a build im doing at the moment. I dont know...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell desktop: complete blank screen after setting Secure boot ON...
I tried to solve an installation problem for a friend of mine by GPT and as I tried to complete the installation, I most probably made a mistake in trying to turn UEFI boot on. I invalidated the legacy...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell XPS 7100 CPU and GPU upgrade compatibility questions
Hello, I purchased my Dell XPS 7100 almost exactly 2 years ago and I am currently looking into upgrading the hardware. Unlike 2 years ago when I mostly was using the machine for heavy multi-tasking and...
View ArticleForum Post: Can't update BIOS on T7600
I have a T7600 that shows it has BIOS Version X26. (Which I don't see on Dell's BIOS history for this computer). I am trying to update it to version A07.
View ArticleForum Post: Bluetooth Mouse freezing
I recently bought a bluetooth mouse for use with my Dell Inspiron 660 (operating system: Windows 8). Occasionally, it either freezes or goes to sleep, and in order to reactivate it, I have to turn it...
View ArticleForum Post: Setting the Record Straight: New Sata Drive (cloned from old IDE...
I'm new to the forum, and can sure use some guidance before I "hose" things up. I've been reading forums and threads regarding the installation of a Sata drive in Dell Dimension 4600.
View ArticleForum Post: Date/Time Error After Dual Boot setup
I apologize if this is not the right forum... couldn't figure out just where to place this. I have a older Dell Precision 690 workstation that is setup and running XPx64 for ages. Today, I converted it...
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron 545s graphics card upgrade suggestions
Hello, I've been using my Inspirion 545s for 4 years now and I found out my video card is acting up a bit. Is there any suitable graphics card upgrade for my 4 yr old machine nowadays? MrJcc Hi MrJcc,...
View ArticleForum Post: PC LCD Screen flickering on and off on boot.
I tend to agree that this sounds like the PC, not the monitor. Have you checked the video cable connection from the PC to the monitor? Can you tell me if your Dimension 2400 has a separate video card...
View ArticleForum Post: XPS400 will not boot XP usb installer
I have an XPS400 that I currently have ubuntu installed on. After Ubuntu has become corrupted more than once I thought it might be a good idea to install windows XP on it instead.
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron 620 upgrade
Lets get right to the point.i want a new video card for my computer.I have a dell Inspiron 620, 300 watts for psu ,1920/1080. I have upgrades right now . I was thinking about getting the GeForce gt 630...
View ArticleForum Post: Video problem on new XPS 2720
Just got a new XPS2720 with touch screen, running Windows 8. I haven't done a lot with it, apart from installing a few standard apps and running Windows update.
View ArticleForum Post: INSPIRION 660
I do not know how to tell if the monitor has a webcam. It is a ST23 Monitor 23 inch LED wireless. I do not see anything that looks like a camera of microphone. I do not know what a service tag is. We...
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron 531s 2 short beeps on startup
This morning when I went to use my computer it was frozen on the "Dell" load screen from sometime last night. I restarted it and everything seemed fine so I started browsing the web. I took a short...
View ArticleForum Post: fails to boot
My 2400 Dimension fails to boot and there is one beep. T next time I try it may boot ok. suggestions anyone? Thanks, ianjay ianjay What color are the 4 diagnostic LEDs on rear of tower when it fails...
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