Recent content by DLimmer

Yes, this is the Dell Mini 10 (NOT the 10v), and it has the memory SOLDERED to the motherboard. <copied from elsewhere> You cannot upgrade it! It's not just an issue of taking the system apart or the HDD being in an awkward position...it's literally impossible to remove the memory module...

Thanks. I have a copy of 7 Professional, but think XP will feel faster and battery life hasn't been much of an issue anyways. Sticking with XP.

I have netbook with a 1.6 Atom processor, 1GB Memory (unable to put in more), 1366x768 screen. It came pre-installed with Windows XP, but I've heard that Windows 7 has better battery/power features. I have some other OS's (Win7, 2003, Vista, etc) from my time as a student. Which would be...

I made a Mid-tower and installed Windows Server 2008 R2 on it and was able to find drivers for almost everything. However, I haven't been able to find drivers for my Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse. Any thoughts on how to get the bluetooth stack to work?

Thank you for your insight. I should have explained my setup further. My primary purpose wasn't gaming, it was to house a 4-disk RAID (5.5TB at 5400RPM) and stream any format to my PS3. I use the box for both ripping my DVDs and transcoding them on the fly. Both of those tasks are CPU...

The CM Hyper 212+ seems to be available from Fry's for as little as $13 (after $10 rebate) in store, or 19.99 online (after rebate). Gaia seems to be near $30. I looked at the Gaia as well. I think I'd be happy with either. Thanks for the suggestions.

I've made a multi-purpose machine that resides in my living room next to my HDTV. It serves as a NAS and a HTPC (and will be able to do light gaming once the video card arrives). However, it currently makes a little too much noise. I think that my video card (Radeon x1950 Pro) is to blame...

As has been said before, MSE is a good choice. Free, light on the resources, and Microsoft knows windows better than other companies. However, nothing can replace practicing safe computer (internet / email) use.

That is a great case! Probably raises my cost by a significant amount, though. You're right... quad core is overkill, but it's shaving only about $30 off to get the Sempron and cutting my processing capability in half. Since I don't currently have a dedicated RAID card, the processor will...

I'm in the market for a NAS and have been advised to check out Thecus. Looking at their product line, I'd probably need one with 4-bays (1.5 to 2tb) RAID-5. That runs 380+/- plus hard drives. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-026-_-Product Alternatively, I'm considering making one using...

I bought this about a month ago and love it. I also bought an Inspiron 1520 from Dell outlet for $660 + tax/ship (T8300 2.4Ghz c2d, 250GB HD, 3GB Memory, DVD RW, 15.4 screen, webcam). I since exchanged the processors (so the 1520 has a 1.83 T5550) and paired up the memory (2x2GB in the...

Thanks OP! Went to BB and found 4 Thailand's in Yellow boxes (and one China). Picked out 2 and used the CC $40 off $200 for $160+tax (call it $174) out the door. Opened them up to find two 7200.10 AAE. Couldn't have been a better deal. Thank you to everyone who helped me know what to look...

I received the same email and will be canceling my account with them as well.

Currently at 3.5GHz and know it could go higher with little difficulty. Idles around 31c. C2D e4300 @3.5GHz / Monsoon II TEC / evga 680i / 4 x 1GB 778MHz 2T 4-4-4-10 DDR2-800 / NVidia 8800 gts / 3 x 320GB 7200.10 Raid5 / SB X-FI Fatal1ty

Ordered components last week from Newegg and finally got most of them together this evening, however, everytime the computer calls for a reboot/restart, the monitor goes blank and the computer seems to freeze. Powering down manually and restarting fixes the problem. No components are OC'd...