Recent content by fatdude223

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    Dell Optiplex 990 video card compatibility

    I was curious if a Dell Optiplex 990 would work with my 750 Ti sc card. Im aware it's mainly an office pc, but I was wondering if I could turn this into a gaming rig due to it's decent specifications. The version I'm looking it has a fairly large case as well as an i5-quad core with 8 gigs of...
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    Question about a Acer Aspire TC‑780

    The last thread I created was probably fairly vague about what I was asking about. I know this Desktop is mainly a home or office based desktop, but I was considering the purchase to upgrade, as well as do some light gaming via a 750 TI sc I currently have, because the system alright has 8 gigs...
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    Is this PC compatible with the Gtx 750 Ti?

    I have a GTX 750 ti sc model and I after browsing Best Buy I stumbled upon a HP Pavilion 590-p0024 PC with some fairly decent specs and I was wondering if it was compatible with this specific graphics card. I was looking to do some gaming capability on this thing and I was wondering if it was...
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    Looking for an upgradable desktop

    I have a Gtx 750 ti sc video card in my current PC and I was wondering if it was possible for me to take the video card in place it into an average or standard desktop. I need a PC in the 400-500 dollar range and I'm prefer it to buy it off of Amazon, but Newegg is also and option for me as...
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    Overclocking Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7200

    I have this fairly old and crappy processor from the late 2000's that brings down a lot of aspects of my pc. I was wondering if overclocking would bring any huge issues for my pc in the long run. I'm okay with any potential damages to my PC, but I was wondering how high the risk would possibly...
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    Overclocking Vostro 410 Processor

    So, I'm fairly new to the concept of overclocking processors and I was wondering if overclocking this old processor for better performance is worth it. I usually play casual games that don't require very high end processors such as team fortress or half life, but I'd prefer a bit higher frames...
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    Will a processor upgrade be necessary?

    I have an old 2009 Vostro 410 and I was considering getting a q6600 for a reliable upgrade for gaming and overall performance. After speaking to a friend, he warned me that a lot of people online exaggerate this cpu for how reliable it can really be. Lately I've been suffering from slow...
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    Questions about the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

    I have a Vostro 410 and I was wondering if the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad-Core Processor, 2.40 GHz, 8M L2 Cache, LGA 775 was completely compatible with my pc. If so, what heatsink or extra things would I need to buy to completely install the processor? Specs: GPU : GeForce GTX 750 Ti...
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    Installed ram, not working

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    Installed ram, not working

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    Installed ram, not working

    I installed some ram, and I think I messed up really bad. When I put I my new sticks of ddr2 into my PC, the monitor wouldn't turn on, and the fan was loud, while multiple beeps went off over and over. I have a vostro 410, someone please help me!
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    Installing Ram Questions

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    Installing Ram Questions

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    Installing Ram Questions

    I just got some 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 DIMM Memory sticks for my vostro 410. I was wondering the order in which I should place sticks. Should I place them in slots next to eachother, or in the opposite slots? If you understand what Im saying, please offer me some help. Update: Guess this isn't...
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    PC Build Suggestion

    I know I already have a thread on this, but I was wondering if it was possible if I could get a build for about $170 that could run many demanding games on low - medium settings. I already have a gtx 750 ti, and Im willing to buy from sites such as newegg, amazon, and ebay. Im sorry about this...