I need a new Desktop PC and I want it to run
well. First, what are good combinations of processor and memory? Intel's Ivy Bridge I7 processors look the best, and I'm guessing 10 gb of ram would suffice, or would it? I'm not buying an Apple, but HP? Compaq? Dell? What combination of processor/ram/brand would you recommend for a desktop somewhere around a thousand dollars? Thanks!
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posted by cashman
on Oct 1, 2012 -
31 answers
I need someone to fix my pc! I am so sick of windows. My Display adapter causes my screen to go blank at random times and I loaded windows 8 and now my internet connection is at a crawl.
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posted by kmurray24
on Sep 9, 2012 -
7 answers
My second hard drive in 6 months appears to have developed issues. What should I be looking for?
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posted by BadMiker
on Sep 6, 2012 -
13 answers
I have an older Gateway PC acting as my media center/file server. I have it hooked up to a 42" 720p Samsung Plasma TV via VGA from the on-board connection on the PC. As such, the resolution is not very good: 1024x768 and the picture doesn't really fit on the screen. Can you recommend a cheap video card (under $50) that will let me connect via HDMI and show things at a decent resolution without stretching or cropping the picture? No gaming, just playing video files.
posted by nitsuj
on Aug 24, 2012 -
37 answers
My friend and I want to draw together. Two potential problems: First, I'm in Seattle, she's in Michigan.
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posted by gc
on Aug 24, 2012 -
4 answers
What are the best backup solutions for Windows 7 these days? Looking at all types of backups - whole system restores including installed programs, manually/automatically copying data to a second hard drive/flash drive/SD card, and cloud storage.
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posted by danceswithlight
on Aug 23, 2012 -
6 answers
I would like a small new desktop PC. I would like it to be faster in Lightroom. I would like to spend as little money as humanly possible. What's my best strategy?
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posted by selfnoise
on Aug 12, 2012 -
14 answers
You know the meme of the dogs who have no idea what they're doing? That is me trying to order/build a video editing/gaming PC. Need help or directions to a good source of same.
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posted by yellowbinder
on Aug 6, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the best way to go about installing a solid state drive in a new laptop? (And is this even a good idea?)
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posted by Rhaomi
on Jul 30, 2012 -
12 answers
What would be the best hardware upgrade in my desktop PC to improve multitasking performance?
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posted by pilibeen
on Jul 26, 2012 -
28 answers
Looking for software for windows to tag movies and tv shows media files for itunes.
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posted by ndaguiar
on Jul 17, 2012 -
0 answers
I have a PC - CPU tower with one VGA port, a DVI port and few USB ports. And I cannot open this to add any cards, corp policy.
And two monitors with just VGA ports.
Is it possible to setup a dual monitor? - one extending to another not a splitter with mirror image in two monitors
Please help.
posted by daveg02
on Jul 16, 2012 -
7 answers
I have a physical, legal copy of
Diablo 3 I'm planning on selling on eBay. I always knew that once I got bored of D3 I'd be selling it, so when I registered it on Battle.net I created a whole new GMail & Battle.net account (with a fake name) so I could give them to the buyer as part of the sale. My questions, then, are as follows;
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posted by Effigy2000
on Jul 8, 2012 -
5 answers
PC Tech filter: What's a common disk-image format that I can use for storing images of bootable flash media? Sending new media to customers so slow and expensive.
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posted by Sunburnt
on Jul 4, 2012 -
9 answers
I've been asked to recommend a new desktop PC for a relative, but I have no idea what brand to recommend these days. Can you help? Details inside.
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posted by DarkForest
on Jul 1, 2012 -
21 answers
I'n seriously thinking of upgrading my 7-yr old Sony Vaio Notebook for the new MacBook Pro with retina display. Unless you think it's a really bad idea? Details of my computer usage and a question or three within.
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posted by Kronur
on Jun 29, 2012 -
22 answers
Diablo is starting to wear a little thin. I need a game. I need some suggestions. I'm feeling a little... world war-ish. Please read on for my snowflake game requirements.
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posted by kbanas
on Jun 25, 2012 -
19 answers
We have some never-on-a-network PCs set up in a lab at work; all are running Windows Vista. We need a good way to keep up-to-date antivirus software on them without relying on an internet connection.
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posted by mimo
on Jun 21, 2012 -
12 answers
Looking for the name of a game with numbered cubes and soothing music. Scant details inside.
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posted by bunny hugger
on Jun 21, 2012 -
1 answer
Which UK companies have good reputations for doing custom builds of PCs? Are there any that have given you particularly good/bad service?
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posted by ZsigE
on May 31, 2012 -
3 answers
What is THE BEST, most creative, most moving story & character-based PC game you've ever played?
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posted by Calicatt
on May 18, 2012 -
45 answers
I am anticipating switching from a PC to a Mac Book Air, please help me understand any downsides and address several concerns.
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posted by rmhsinc
on May 6, 2012 -
20 answers
Newbie video person here, having loads of trouble. I have some video files in .mts that I would like to edit in Windows Movie Maker (or, if I must, in iMovie) and then publish on YouTube or Vimeo. I need to convert them first, since they won't import correctly into either program. What free program do I use to do that, and what should I convert them into to make the editing and then uploading as pain-free as possible?
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posted by vegartanipla
on May 3, 2012 -
10 answers
Help me delete duplicate files on an an eternal HD used to back up a Windows 7 laptop.
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posted by lulu68
on Apr 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I don't get PC game requirements; I seem to have a mental block on the issue, and I don't think I'm going to get it. I've never had one of those fancy "video card" things. HL2 and Portal work great on my laptop, Bio-shock is sluggish to the point where its playable but I won't bother. What games that were state-of-the-art at the time, but are now older, can I play?
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posted by longtime_lurker
on Apr 11, 2012 -
10 answers
Argh - Wrong Monitor (Secondary) displayed at start-up; can't therefore access any settings! How can I reset?
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posted by DrtyBlvd
on Mar 30, 2012 -
6 answers
What are some good, reliable, up-to-date websites that discuss buying and building a budget gaming PC?
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posted by nurgle
on Mar 26, 2012 -
13 answers
Family data backup: what is the best external HD and how do I set it up?
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posted by cgs
on Mar 25, 2012 -
12 answers
Will I run into any formatting or track changes problems if working on the same documents in MS Office 2007/2010 for PC at work and in MS Office 2011 for Mac at home?
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posted by RedMapleWhiteOak
on Mar 16, 2012 -
3 answers
