Recent content by 3D08

So before I ask I have to sate the obvious. Yes this is a terrible graphics card, but I am very limited. So here is my question: I have a Geforce 210 graphics card. It is made by Zotac. On Zotac's website it states the memory is a 512mb ddr3. However I installed the Nvidia graphics driver for...

So I am looking to get into mild gaming for example titles such as Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 or Counter Strike Global Offensive. I am looking to play games that do not require a strong computer but are relatively newer series for example 2011 - 2012 or older, as I am building up my first...

I have a CPU as well as some thermal compound. I want to apply the thermal compound to the CPU. What is the best method. My tube contains 1g of thermal compound. How much and in what way, should I apply the thermal compound. My CPU specs: Intel core 2 duo 3.0ghz E8400

So I have been reading up on lots of facts about ESD damage to components. I hear you need a static wristband and some sort of anti static mat. I have spent a lot already on my components for my PC as well as myself being a first time builder. Before I build my computer, what precautions will I...

Ok, so I have come across an issue where I have accidently purchased an INTEL SE7520BD2 motherboard. However when I look at the packaging it says it is a server board. My question is, can this still be used as a normal desktop computer. The compatibility says I can use a 64bit Xeon processor...

I am going to buy a ATi Radeon HD 4550 Graphics Card, I need to know whether it will fit into a PCI Express slot x8 or possibly a PCI express slot x4

I am going to invest in a motherboard as well as a new prcessor. The products I am investing in : Intel Xeon Dual Core 3.0ghz Motherboard : Intel SE7520BD2 RAM DDR2 : 4GB Graphics card : Ati Radeon HD 4550 Will this setup be adequate for mild gaming? or gaming on lowest settings.

Recently I created a thread asking information to do with getting a new graphics cards. A kind individual pointed out an issue where there were no slots on the particular motherboard for a graphics card. I am now thinking of getting a new motherboard and placing the original CPU and RAM onto the...