My "new" computer
This is my "new" computer. Its a Dell Dimension 2400 loaded with windows xp with service pack 3. I havent done much to it yet, and since i cant really overclock it... im just doing memory, graphics, sound, and looks. The rest of the upgrades i do will be software, programs, wallpapers, music, videos, screensavers, etc... I hope you like. NOTE: I AM a noob. that is y it kinda sux. but... im kinda young. lol. PLEASE COMMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 25, 2010. 10:38 AMsci4me (author)
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GUESS WHAT!!! I just ordered a XION vantage mid-tower axp-100 case, a ddr 1gb stick of memory, and a graphics card. (i dont remember what its called) lol. Ill put pics up soon. L8R!
Dec 24, 2010. 3:12 PMsci4me (author)
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ok, i was wondering if i can put my pcs electronics (motherboard, hard drive, bay devices, etc.) into this case:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10973/cst-1012/Lian_Li_Dragon_Lord_PC-K62R1_Lancool_Black_Mid_Tower_Gaming_Case_w_Window.html?tl=g1#blank
PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10973/cst-1012/Lian_Li_Dragon_Lord_PC-K62R1_Lancool_Black_Mid_Tower_Gaming_Case_w_Window.html?tl=g1#blank
PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!
Well we all have to start somewhere :-)
As much as I deal with electronics, and as much as I do with computers at work, I still feel uncomfortable about cracking open the case of my Gateway 4016. I have a slot for a fulsized HD and would love to install the spare one I have for use as a backup drive, but I will have to get over the fear first :-)
The last thing I need is for the only computer I have, to go down and become useless because I did "something".
As much as I deal with electronics, and as much as I do with computers at work, I still feel uncomfortable about cracking open the case of my Gateway 4016. I have a slot for a fulsized HD and would love to install the spare one I have for use as a backup drive, but I will have to get over the fear first :-)
The last thing I need is for the only computer I have, to go down and become useless because I did "something".
Dec 13, 2010. 11:33 AMsci4me (author)
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Well, if your ready, try it. Just be VERY carful what you do. I have on many occasions almost fried mine, but supprisingly, it seems like its gonna take alot to fry. Just DO NOT get a static charge in the computer (u probly knew that) as it can fry the chips. I also think that if you have some knowledge of this kind of stuff that you'll be fine modding your pc. Good luck. And i am not responsible if ur pc gets wrecked bcuz i influinced u to try it. (just in case) lol. goog luck.
Well I guess I am skiddish because the last time I opened my "first" computer (IBM 8088 clone) I never got it to reboot again. AND never figured out exactly what went wrong with it.
Oh and I would NEVER blame anyone for something I did, even if they told me it was ok to do it.....if I DO it, it is my fault :-)
Oh and I would NEVER blame anyone for something I did, even if they told me it was ok to do it.....if I DO it, it is my fault :-)
Dec 13, 2010. 11:51 AMsci4me (author)
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Well, sorry about the computer, and i dont really care i just dont wanna be in truble. Although, i didnt really tell u 2 do anything. Anyway, what did u do to the other pc? did u like replace sumthin or install sumthin? Aldo, did u have the option to get into bios or did it not even get that far?
Look up how "old" an 8088 is. Well anyways, it was long overdue to die; and when it stopped being able to boot properly, I opened her up and unplugged the HD to see if the contacts had gone bad. Well, I didn't mark the plug/socket and it could be plugged in either of two ways....I must have plugged it in backwards and nothing worked after that. This was back in the days when a 10 MB HD was BIG, and cost more then many 80 GiG drives do now. The only reason I even cared was I had half a room full of software on 1.44 k floppies, and I couldn't use them on any other computer. The next one to come out, was the 80286, and the processor and everything was different.
Dec 13, 2010. 4:57 PMsci4me (author)
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Where can i buy another power button mudule? it has 2 led's and 1 button. also, is the button like a tempory contact type? (i couldnt remember the name) Lemme say that diffrently, its the green plastic thing with 2 leds and a button. I want to change it up and maybe make my own. i want to have another in case i mess this one up. do i need an activity led?
Different computers use different configurations. Mine is a press and hold "on" button. I am not sure where you'd get the parts except maybe at a repair shop
Dec 14, 2010. 6:06 PMsci4me (author)
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NEW QUESTION:
Ok, my pc had a modem card installed in it when i got it, but i need the pci port. Can i just take it out? If i do, will anythin software-wise be effected??? THANKZ!!!!!!!!!
Ok, my pc had a modem card installed in it when i got it, but i need the pci port. Can i just take it out? If i do, will anythin software-wise be effected??? THANKZ!!!!!!!!!
If you aren't using the modem card, it need not be installed as far as I know.
You can probably check with the manufacturers online however, to make sure.
You can probably check with the manufacturers online however, to make sure.
Dec 14, 2010. 3:23 PMsci4me (author)
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ok, i have sumthin 2 say... i made a SUPER SIMPLE internet ecploret (web browser) and i am using it right now. I have much to add and change with it, but its pretty good for a 10 minute program. i like it, bcuz i made it. thats the ONLY reason i like it. i hope to make it a lot better. where can i get the internet ecplorer icon? or do i have to make my own bcuz i didnt make internet explorer? maybe ill make my own... itll be alot better. wish me luk. ill put some updated pics of my pc online soon. if u want my web browser, lemme know.
Dec 13, 2010. 7:20 PMsci4me (author)
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well... i think mines a press and hold. how can i find out? wait, i know how... wire the button in serieds with a led. that ought to work. ill try that now. thankz.
. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/SYSTEMS/dim2400/en/sm_en/specs.htm
. No. That was just a link to the specs for your computer. From there, you can decide what you want to upgrade.
. If it has a 2.66GHz PentiumD*, I don't see much reason to upgrade the processor or overclock. If you need more power than that, you probably need a newer computer.
. More RAM is usually your best bet for better performance.
*The page doesn't want to load right now, so this may not be accurate
. If it has a 2.66GHz PentiumD*, I don't see much reason to upgrade the processor or overclock. If you need more power than that, you probably need a newer computer.
. More RAM is usually your best bet for better performance.
*The page doesn't want to load right now, so this may not be accurate
Dec 13, 2010. 12:41 PMsci4me (author)
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Where can i buy another power button mudule? it has 2 led's and 1 button. also, is the button like a tempory contact type? (i couldnt remember the name) Lemme say that diffrently, its the green plastic thing with 2 leds and a button. I want to change it up and maybe make my own. i want to have another in case i mess this one up. do i need an activity led?
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