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video card upgrade for dx-4860-ur31p desktop

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:59:09 -0600

Question
Desktop Computers, Gateway, DX4860-UR31P
I just bought a gateway dx4860-ur31p which comes with integrated intel hd 2000 video. I want to upgrade to a card for a bit more gaming. can any one recommend some video cards.

Can I use soundbar with PC?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:22:41 -0600

Question
Desktop Computers, Separate Speakers
I don't want surround sound and was thinking of buying a soundbar. Is it worth buying and should I use it with subwoofer ? What will be the sound ?

Lights are flickering after connecting Gateway all-in-one to the mains power

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:40:47 -0600

Question
Desktop Computers, Gateway, One ZX6971-UB31P
my neighbor just purchased this Gateway all in one pc and his house lights are flickering when he turns it on

What to look for when buying SSD?

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:42:34 -0500

Discussion
Notebooks, Desktop Computers
I'm considering the option of replacing my notebooks' HDD with SSD, but I'd rather do it after a bit of research.

Can you guys give some advice what to look for and what options are available for such an upgrade. My plan is to take out the existing hard drive and use it as an external...

Is it worth buying a $250 case as opposed to a $30 one?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:37:52 -0500

Discussion
Desktop Computers
What will these $220 more will give me, in my eyes a case is just a box with your hardware in it. What is the difference and what justifies the almost 10 times higher price tag?

Build or buy desktop rig?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:36:50 -0500

Discussion
Desktop Computers
So, let's discuss which is the better option -pros and cons. How hard is to assemble PC? Can be relied upon already assembled PCs from online magazines? Which option is cheaper?

Looking for HTPC advice

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:59:05 -0500

Discussion
Desktop Computers, Palicomp, Opera AMD CORE6 Media Centre
Hi, looking for htpc to store and play my media, 'cause i really need to get it out of the notebook. I'm particularly interested in the ones with receiver-look like Palicomp Opera Media Centre, but haven't heard the company before, nor used any of it's products. It should have 1TB or over storage and...

Apple might be coming up with entirely new Mac line. What do you think this might be?

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:07:43 -0500

Discussion
Monitors, Notebooks, Desktop Computers, Tablets, Apple
So yeah, some site got a rumor about that, and eventually it might come true. What do you think Apple miss in their current line of products?

How to pass the BIOS password?

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:21:19 -0500

Question
Notebooks, Desktop Computers
If a PC BIOS has a password (which I don't know of course), is there any way I can pass it?

Are notebooks on par with the desktop PC

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:19:43 -0500

Discussion
Notebooks, Desktop Computers
Recently I started noticing that in the last 1-2 years all of my friends ditched their trusty desktop computers in favor of a notebook. I am also one of the people who switched basically because nowadays you can get a descent gaming experience from a notebook without having to dedicate a special corner...