Recent content by Matt McCauley

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    Confused on which processor I can use with one of my computers

    Thank you. I will keep what I have and enjoy it and then I'll just put together another one with used parts that's a better performing computer. I just enjoy messing around with computers.
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    Confused on which processor I can use with one of my computers

    I had another computer laying and I opened it up. it's an Intel. The processor is at INTEL PENTIUM 4 3GHZ/512/888 SL6WU MALAY L3468231 M3518875 1230 Is that something that will be a little better but not cause damage? Thanks for the help. It's also funny how much better the computer runs...
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    Confused on which processor I can use with one of my computers

    Thanks. I will look into that.
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    Confused on which processor I can use with one of my computers

    I have a really cheap Dell Optiplex 380 I bought a long time ago. I'll post specs bellow. I went ahead and upped the RAM to 8 gigs. I'd like to upgrade to something better. Even if it's just a small upgrade. I know this is a stupid question but I'm used to ASUS ROG products where I never needed...
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    intel processor upgrade

    I have no idea what all that means. So is it possible for me to go from a dual core 2.7ghz to a quad core 3.0ghz?
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    intel processor upgrade

    Here's what my computer is. Name: Intel Pentium E5400 Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70ghz Motherboard: Dell Inc 0Hn7xN Chipset Intel G41 Intel 82801GB (ICH7/R) BIOS: Dell Version A05
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    intel processor upgrade

    Is there any upgrade for the dual core intel processor that's in my Dell optiplex 380? I don't have high hopes but I was just curious. I3, i5, i7 I know those but I am not sure how to go about looking for information.
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    Win7 32 to 64bit Upgrade issue. NOW network driver issue/missing?!!?!?!

    I've tries installing every driver I've read to do basic and just for windows 7. It's really pissing me off. IT seems so damn simple. I install windows and download the stupid driver and then install the driver. How hard can it frickn be man... ugh.
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    Win7 32 to 64bit Upgrade issue. NOW network driver issue/missing?!!?!?!

    I had installed on my computer Windows 7 32bit so I decided "Hey, I'm going to up my ram to max capacity and I wanted 64bit windows to run the ram" Once I installed windows everything went great except for the damn network drivers not being on my computer. So I looked up this issue and this has...
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    I need help figuring out what ram I need

    That will do.. correct? and it gos from 1.6 to 1.5v
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    I need help figuring out what ram I need

    I will be going with this RAM Kingston Technology - HyperX 8GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module I think that RAM meets the specs I need 100%.
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    I need help figuring out what ram I need

    Would this work? Find some locally for half the price. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180
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    I need help figuring out what ram I need

    My computer is a Dell optiplex 380. I just don't get it. My asus rogs were easy to mod and find info on but there is a bazillion different optiplex dells. I want to go from 4 gigs to 8 gigs and install my 32 to 64 bit windows 7. I pulled one of the 2 gigs out and the stick states ELIDA 2GB...
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    IPS monitor help (sorry for beating a dead horse)

    Thanks. I just want to make sure the contrast and colors will be good enough for my photoshop, flash, and photo editing