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    Started A Project... Now Uncertain On My Decisions....

    Lol ok. Thanks guys. This is my first project, and still picking up on hardware information.. I'll desolder the USB from the fans and also, how would I go about running my fans off the PSU?
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    Started A Project... Now Uncertain On My Decisions....

    I've had a case sitting around for a while, and found a link online of someone turning a PC case into a "mini fridge". It's not necessarily a mini fridge, as much as it is more of just a soda dispenser. It has a fan on the top of the case (Directly above the PSU) and 2 fans in the rear of the...
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    Arghh... CD/DVD Drive Problems..

    I never thought of that.. I'll try it out.. Thanks!
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    Arghh... CD/DVD Drive Problems..

    It's not shown in Device Manager...
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    Arghh... CD/DVD Drive Problems..

    To make a long story short, I accidentally uninstalled my CD/DVD drive... I looked on Dell for a driver to reinstall, nothing... I can't use the CD that came with the computer that has the drivers on it... Obviously, because it doesn't work... I unhooked the SATA cables from the drive and...
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Thank you all very very much!!! This is an extremely helpful forum, and I appreciate everything you guys have helped me with.
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Nvidia GeForce 8300, I'm not sure if it's a GS or GT or GTS though...
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Lol, this is what goes through my head everyday... I see all these parts in my work area and I think "I'd be better off just getting what I need to make this thing run a little better.." Then I think, "I should just build my own..." But, with my finances it's not going to happen, I'll end up...
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Well, enough to get what we've talked about, but if I put it back I could get an i3 or i5 in a couple weeks..
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Thank you. Also, I was looking at some CPUs, and their not near as expensive and some I've seen and what I thought; although, I did see an i7 for $999 :O... And, could I go more extreme if I went with an i5 or even an i3?
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Good deal thank you
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Lol I'm confused on this now... Under DV Output it has all the + and - volts listed and then the amps to the right... Then from the +5.0V/22.0A & the +3.3V/17.0A is a line that leads to some reading where it says TOTAL 160W MAX. But at the bottom in bigger font it says TOTAL MAX POWER 300W
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Lastly, I'm pretty sure I stated my MAX Total Power on my PSU was 350W, I was incorrect... It is only 300W, will that affect the graphics card, 5750, I plan on purchasing?
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    5750 it is! Thank you both
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    When I think of graphics cards, I think of the most know ( to myself ), they might not be "off brand" just to me it seems like it, sorry about that.. And thanks..
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Right on, thank you... AND... :)... When it was said wait until next week the price will be dropped, any idea how much it will drop, I expect it to not be too significant, like $50, but if it's just a couple dollars and a nickel, I'll grab it now..
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Before this topic fades, I have another question... Do you recommend that I get the original cards, meaning Nvidia.. Or an off brand such as EVGA or Galaxy? I know that if I want the best I need to get Nvidia, but pricewise it is the off brands. What do you guys suggest? For example: Galaxy GTS450
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Thank you both, you've both been a ton of help! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Of the two you just mentioned, which one is "Better".
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Lovely... CPU hogs....
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    That suits me :)
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Yes I took the fan off and got the model.. I have not put the thermal paste on yet, it's not being used and it won't be until I put the thermal paste back on. Thanks for making sure I knew though!
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Okay, went ahead and looked at my CPU chip, it's an Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 EDIT: The thinner version is the Inspiron 530s. Mine is the Inspiron 530, here is a picture of the one I have.
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Exactly, but I'll look when I get home and post it
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Correct. : )
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Awesome thank you VERY much!! Also, Toyota... You're correct, all I stated was that my CPU was an Intel Core 2 Duo, I have no idea what GHz it is, as it's taken apart and my memory isn't the greatest, sorry.
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    22" and 1440x900, this is current.. I don't know if it changes when hooked to a different machine (it's plugged into my laptop right now, via VGA) Hope that didn't make me sound stupid... :\
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Which ones, for example? And my current PSU tops at 350W so definitely upgrading that, probably max around 550w-600w.. The only thing that I absolutely DO NOT want to upgrade is my CPU, they're too expensive for me, right now.. And the Intel Core 2 Duo is fine with me..
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    I'm wanting to buy from TigerDirect and/or Newegg; although, I'm willing to hit up some local stores, if need be. As for my budget, to be optimistic, I'd say, roughly, a little under $200 MAX.
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Edited below.
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    Thank you all.. To re state everything. Thank you, yes my monitor has only one DVI port as well as one VGA port, but you've answered that, thank you. And, yes, I am new and a bit confused, still.. My current card I'm still not certain on, it's been taken apart because I'm doing an overhaul, as...
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    No, but I see now why you would think that, and apologize for my wording. It does say VGA, but there are 2 DVI ports, and no VGA ports.
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    It's also better than my current card, and meets minimum requirements and is also in my price range rather than what you may consider a "gaming card"... Their too expensive..
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    Time to upgrade-- But a little confused..

    I had hopes of building a nice beastly gaming rig, but with the lack of patience and funds I'm just going to upgrade my current PC so I can run some better games. I have a Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop, equip with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GeForce (can't remember...