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  1. RobS10

    Mounting new SSD "upside down"?

    I have a Dell Vostro 460 and am installing a SAnsung 840 Pro. Bought the 2.5"-3.5" adapter bracket, but found out it's not a straightforward install because Dell hard drive cage needs special side rails to slide the drive in. I found something that will work, but only with the "bottom" of the...
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    Is a i7 3540m Dual Core fast enough?

    I've only bought two computers in my life, and am trying to decide if this configuration will fit my needs for 4-5 years. I just picked up a 15" laptop at the Dell Outlet with an I7 3540M, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU, FHD screen, and am having second thoughts about the dual core processor. Most of my...
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    New latitude 15" Haswell laptops?

    I read a little over at Notebook Review, but does anyone have any info on release date and specs (especially screens) on the new Latitude E65XX?
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    USB3 PCI-E card recommendations?

    I have a Vostro 460 and want to add a USB3 PCI-E card with as many ports as possible, including an internal one so I can add a front panel USB3 media card reader with one USB3 port. Any recommendations for a 'trouble free" one that has at least three rear ports + an internal port with power to...
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    Advice on adding memory to Dell Vostro 460

    I recently bought a "stripped" Vostro 460. I only ordered 2 GB of memory since I just couldn't see paying $60 more to add 2 GB at the time of sale. The MoBo has 2 X1 GB sticks installed with 2 RAM slots open. I looked on Dell's website for memoty "upgrades" to see what the specs. were, but...
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    Basic GPU question for new PC

    Hi guys, I'm going to be ordering a new computer next week and need a little perspective on the video card (or lack there of) choice. I'n not going to build my own this time around, so please don't suggest it ;-). The CPU is an i2500, 4GB RAM. The monitor is an Ultrasharp U2311H 1920X1089...
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    Buying a Vostro 460 from Dell...what do you think?

    I have been stalking a Dell Vostro since they came out and ready to pull the trigger. The highlights of my configuration is as follows: Intel i2500 Windows 7 Pro 64 w/XP mode installed 4GB RAM (2 dimms) 500GB HDD Single DVD+RW NVIDIA GT420 U2311H Ultrasharp monitor 2 years Pro Support $1157.00...
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    Are PS/2 ports really necessary?

    One of the new prebuilt computers I'l seriously considering (Dell Vostro 460) looks like the SP/2 ports have been phased out. I use a cordless mouse ala USB, but worry my keyboard choices may be limited (I don't care for the cheapo feeling Logitech etc KBs). Are there decent keyboards feeling...
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    Problem with Settings and File Transfer Wizard

    Trying to move just my XP settings from one computer to another. I use the Wizard on the "old" computer to save the settings to a file on my external HDD. I open the Wizard on the "new" computer, select "I don't need the Wizard disk, I have already collected my settings from the old computer"...
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    PC locked up in BIOS Setup mode

    I'm wrestling with an old Micron with an upgraded Intel board and P4. It's a hand-me-down from a neighbor, who said it was working great before he pulled the HDD and gave it to me. I popped in a crappy old Windows '98 HDD, but have been having problems. I started in BIOS mode, as I have done...
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    Update for Cougar Point/Sandy Bridge delay

    For those of you waiting to buy a new PC and still wondered what the delay will be for the new Intel stuff, I just ran across this on Cnet... http://msn-cnet.com.com/8301-13924_3-20030586-64.html?part=msn-cnet&subj=ns&tag=feed
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    Do I need NVIDIA GPU, or i5 2500 integrated good enough?

    I am going to be purchasing a new Dell Vostro with an i5 2500 in the next couple days. I have little experience in hardware selection as I'm typing on a 10 year old Dell and use a Latitude laptop at work currently. As much as I've read, the new integrated graphics on the Sandybridge chips are...
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    Ordering new i5 2500 computer in next few days...integrated or NVIDIA GT420?

    I am going to be purchasing a new Dell Vostro with an i5 2500 in the next couple days. I have little experience in hardware selection as I'm typing on a 10 year old Dell and use a Latitude laptop at work currently. As much as I've read, the new integrated graphics on the Sandybridge chips are...
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    Buying the latest new model desktop?

    I thought I had my new desktop purchase about all about figured out. It was between a Dell Vostro 430 and Optiplex 980. Just to complicate things, Dell just introduced the new Sandybridge-based Vostro 460 for around the same prices as the other two I had been stalking. Now they knocked down the...
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    A little advice needed on work PC purchase

    I read Mr. Bluesky's thread, but didn't want to hyjack it. The part I'm interested in is not looking for advice about building (that's a seperate project I'm also doing for a home build), but buying a "cheap" Dell. I have my own business and want to pick up something for under $1000...
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    i7 860 or wait?

    Hi, I'm new to building computers and considering building my first around an i7 860. I know there will always be something faster coming "soon" but wondered if the new Westmere chips in the pipeline have any features worth considering. I plan on using a dedicated GPU, so the on-board graphics...