Hardware Guru

TASTYLIMEE

had a previous thread going a couple months ago that helped many people but it was locked for some reason.






basically answering any questions anyone has about computer hardware, upgrading, peripherals etc etc. ask away and i will answer to my full extent and knowledge.

Lt_Manjikaku

Wrong category, but great that you're helping people out.

Dinosauras

Can you update graphic cards in 4 year old laptops?

TASTYLIMEE

Dinosauras wrote: »

Can you update graphic cards in 4 year old laptops?

no, you cannot.

Dinosauras

TASTYLIMEE wrote: »

no, you cannot.

Is there a hardware way i can boost fps without buying a new computer?

TASTYLIMEE

Dinosauras wrote: »

Is there a hardware way i can boost fps without buying a new computer?

you could boost your fps by single digits if you follow some guides on tweaking and optimizing your computer. other then that, if you take gaming seriously enough I'd buy a new computer (that would mean selling more marijuana)

doop51

why do i get ghosting/tearing in crossfire, but none in any other game


Monitor Native Res: 1920x1080
Refresh: 120hz

TASTYLIMEE

doop51 wrote: »

why do i get ghosting/tearing in crossfire, but none in any other game


Monitor Native Res: 1920x1080
Refresh: 120hz

graphic unit?

doop51

TASTYLIMEE wrote: »

graphic unit?

HD 4850
Core2 Duo @ 4.00ghz
4 GB ram

i average 120-220 fps

On my CRT i get no ghosting in crossfire, or anyother game 1600x1200 @ 100hz [1024x768 @ 120hz], but on my LCD i only get ghosting/tearing in crossfire.

TASTYLIMEE

doop51 wrote: »

HD 4850
Core2 Duo @ 4.00ghz
4 GB ram

i average 120-220 fps

my first thought was your refresh rate was too low for your graphic unit until i saw you had 120hz and a 4850.

seeing as how you said in crossfire, i am guessing that this only persists in crossfire. if so, this might be out of my reach to fix seeing as how it it MOST likely something to do with the games engine.

the only thing i might have you do is running the game in vsync and bumping up the AA and AF in your ATI control panel. if you still experience tearing, it's the game.

0xBoF

cod4 runs at highest graphics with my new 5770 thanks for the help on choosing a new one limes

[Andre]

My internet is always dropping at some time. And I completely hate it.

Well, I'm using wireless since ever because I don't have telephone jack in my room.

The distance to the router is around 40 meters.

What should I do, guru? Thanks.

MissA]Suzy

Us3rK wrote: »

My internet is always dropping at some time. And I completely hate it.

Well, I'm using wireless since ever because I don't have telephone jack in my room.

The distance to the router is around 40 meters.

What should I do, guru? Thanks.

get A 40m ethernet cable?

[Andre]

daKenzz wrote: »

get A 40m ethernet cable?

Those things do exist?

And there's doors and walls in the middle of the computer and the router.

My familiy doesn't want works in my house.

Should I get fiber wire? Is it better?

moch_D

I have a samsung monitor that I bought a year or so ago...
and recently it's been getting like...a white mark at the bottom of the screen and bottom left corner...

these "marks" or "blotches" are black/white and are sort of...bubbly.
any idea on why my monitor is dying?

KimiKelKu

moch_D wrote: »

I have a samsung monitor that I bought a year or so ago...
and recently it's been getting like...a white mark at the bottom of the screen and bottom left corner...

these "marks" or "blotches" are black/white and are sort of...bubbly.
any idea on why my monitor is dying?

Dead pixels

moch_D

KimiKelKu wrote: »

Dead pixels

I realize that...but WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
I paid $200 for this monitor

KimiKelKu

moch_D wrote: »

I realize that...but WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
I paid $200 for this monitor

It happens, i have a old LCD LG from 2002 and its On day and night and works fine.

LAMPEDDD

i7-860
4Gb ddr3 1333mhz
Geforce GTS240 1024mb
1To HDD

Monitor: Samsung 1920x1080, 3ms,... 200€

Keybord: 80€ Razer lycosa (my bad luck made me get one fo the not perfect models sometimes a random key between those that I use the most just stops working)

Mouse: 80€ Razer orochi (no problems)

Mouse mat: 20€ Razer goliathus control eddition

Earphones: Samsung 25€ ones bought 1month ago.

Next summer I will buy all the tron serie if it is out: http://www2.razerzone.com/tron/ That should be well better than my actual keybord/mouse/mat.

What would make my computer ever better than it is?
HD5770 (http://www.materiel.net/ctl/Cartes_graphiques/59414-Radeon_HD_5770_1Go_Edition_***.html),
HD5830 (http://www.materiel.net/ctl/Cartes_graphiques/54462-Radeon_HD_5830_1Go.html) or taking off two barrets of 1gb and putting two of 4Gb (http://www.materiel.net/ctl/PC_de_bureau2/53683-Kit_Extreme3_2_x_4_Go_PC10600_Ripjaws_CAS_9.html) meaning it would be a total of 10Gb ram.

Lumic

I want a new laptop. I'm not going to consider a desktop.

1440x900+, decent graphics card (and processor), 14" - 16" screen, under 1500AUD.

What would you suggest and how would you rate this Sony (EB16)

Gaming at most, BFBC2 (don't need high graphics). Also for personal student use, web browsing, Photoshop, etc.

xiKayto

Hm, What is a good mouse?

I heard people saying the Death Adder is good, but I want something that can last some time.

Th3_V1P3R

Us3rK wrote: »

My internet is always dropping at some time. And I completely hate it.

Well, I'm using wireless since ever because I don't have telephone jack in my room.

The distance to the router is around 40 meters.

What should I do, guru? Thanks.

Get access point.

yojoyce3

I have a pc that just randomly turns off, sometimes during in game (cf, 1.6 etc) and out of games.

I clean out my pc (disk cleanup) every day, run virus scans and it says in bold text that i have no virus'.

My computer has been doing this for 3-4 days continuously.
Help?

iStalkHpx

next year ill ask on some tips on making a computer ;p

[dot]

Is the Intel X25-V worth getting to run OS and some minor games off of?

RaptorJebus

[MOD]dot wrote: »

Is the Intel X25-V worth getting to run OS and some minor games off of?

Yes

faster boot time

yaDiglett

slayaaa wrote: »

I have a pc that just randomly turns off, sometimes during in game (cf, 1.6 etc) and out of games.

I clean out my pc (disk cleanup) every day, run virus scans and it says in bold text that i have no virus'.

My computer has been doing this for 3-4 days continuously.
Help?

Maybe it over heats?
try cleaning your fans.

[MOD]D34d3y3

Lumic wrote: »

I want a new laptop. I'm not going to consider a desktop.

1440x900+, decent graphics card (and processor), 14" - 16" screen, under 1500AUD.

What would you suggest and how would you rate this Sony (EB16)

Gaming at most, BFBC2 (don't need high graphics). Also for personal student use, web browsing, Photoshop, etc.

BC2 is a VERY CPU intensive game. You'll most likely want to look into something with a better processor.

Keyyy

slayaaa wrote: »

I have a pc that just randomly turns off, sometimes during in game (cf, 1.6 etc) and out of games.

I clean out my pc (disk cleanup) every day, run virus scans and it says in bold text that i have no virus'.

My computer has been doing this for 3-4 days continuously.
Help?

you should check your computer's temperatures : D
happens to me when air condition is off,getting realy hot and turns off

Keyyy

Lumic wrote: »

I want a new laptop. I'm not going to consider a desktop.

1440x900+, decent graphics card (and processor), 14" - 16" screen, under 1500AUD.

What would you suggest and how would you rate this Sony (EB16)

Gaming at most, BFBC2 (don't need high graphics). Also for personal student use, web browsing, Photoshop, etc.

dell
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=DKCWNG2&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&l=en&oc=DKPDFV2&cs=19&kc=9&X=9&Y=6
sony
http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-sony-vaio-vpceb16fgb-price-242475-7058511.html

the alienware is more cheaper and wayy better
you should get the alienware imo.

[Andre]

slayaaa wrote: »

I have a pc that just randomly turns off, sometimes during in game (cf, 1.6 etc) and out of games.

I clean out my pc (disk cleanup) every day, run virus scans and it says in bold text that i have no virus'.

My computer has been doing this for 3-4 days continuously.
Help?

Clean your PC better, it doesn't need to be as dirty as you are.