What kind of RAM does my PC need? [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep on Sep 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me make a silent mini-ITX or micro-ATX Intel Atom system with s-video or composite out. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Aug 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Building your own RAID, let's talk hardware options... [more inside]
posted by lundman on Jun 8, 2009 - 4 answers

My 5 year old dell laptop (8600) has suddenly lost processor speed. Techy details after the break... [more inside]
posted by merocet on May 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Will a dual-1366 (Nehalem, Xeon 5xxx) motherboard work with a single CPU? [more inside]
posted by Skorgu on May 18, 2009 - 4 answers

One of my favorite professors is retiring at the end of the semester and I would like to present him with a token of my appreciation. He taught me assembly language as well as other systems classes and I thought he might appreciate a vintage 8086 processor for symbolic reasons, of course. [more inside]
posted by aereoperro on May 7, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me understand Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Wikipedia has a confusing chart that seems to indicate matching processor to the RAM is more important than the actual specs of the RAM or processor. [more inside]
posted by brenton on Apr 8, 2009 - 15 answers

Question: where can I find a valid coupon/discount code for a Dell XPS 730x. I've heard there's some out there for 20-25% off, but I can't seem to find anything online that's working. Failing that, how much of a difference is it really if I just build a really sweet XPS 630? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Feb 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I am looking for a signal booster that will play nicely on my laptop which has Vista. People recommended EnGenius USB Device but from what I gathered on Amazon, it does not work past XP. I basically need something that I can take with my on the go. Intel GMA 4500MHD / Intel Wi-Fi / 10/100 Eth is what came with my laptop. Is there a signal booster compatible with Vista?
posted by cheero on Jan 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Yet another laptop question - somebody please explain the difference between the processors for me? [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Dec 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Where do I find newer builds of Quicksilver? [more inside]
posted by low affect on Dec 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Building a uber powerful gaming pc, what parts to buy as I don't want to be a sucker. Need your help. Intel Core i7 [more inside]
posted by spinko on Nov 22, 2008 - 26 answers

Computer/ Heat Sink filter: Why does my computer turn on for a few seconds then shut off? [more inside]
posted by Wanderlust88 on Sep 24, 2008 - 10 answers

AMD or Intel? (2008 Edition) [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Jul 10, 2008 - 17 answers

Help with home media Windows Server 2003 Migration to New Hardware [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel on Apr 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Does anyone know a way to stop icons from bouncing on the OS X doc? I'm NOT talking about unchecking "animate opening applications" in the dock preferences. That only stops opening-app bounces. I want to stop warning bounces, too. They drive me crazy. Please note that I'm using an INTEL Mac (Leopard). I've only been able to find solutions for PowerPC Macs.
posted by grumblebee on Mar 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Can a RAID-5 array created on one computer transfer to another computer, data intact? The kicker: different SATA controllers. [more inside]
posted by cameradv on Jan 21, 2008 - 13 answers

I need help choosing a new motherboard around a used Intel P4 chip. [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Jan 4, 2008 - 14 answers

What's the best budgeting/personal finance for my Intel iMac running 10.5.1? [more inside]
posted by Pants! on Dec 26, 2007 - 12 answers

will creative suite cs2 with system requirements of powerbook g4 or 5 processor run on my new macbook pro (which has an intel-based processor)?
posted by nicknd23 on Nov 15, 2007 - 8 answers

I would like to make my Intel iMac dual boot a Linux variant. I'd appreciate any help you could provide me. Specific questions inside. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Aug 22, 2007 - 16 answers

So I just got the newest iMac today (the one that was announced last week). After 4 hours or so of use the fan has kicked on in a most noisy way and it won't shut down. Restarting does nothing. Take time to let it cool. Restart. Just more fan. So...anyone got a "here-n-now" fix or do I take it back to the store in the morning?
posted by sourwookie on Aug 15, 2007 - 15 answers

Any Scrabble apps for Intel Macs with networked play? Not sure why this is so hard to find (unless there are none)!
posted by VeniceGlass on Jul 31, 2007 - 6 answers

I am building a new computer and was wondering if this setup seems good I already have the OS, case/power supply, and video card more details after break. previously [more inside]
posted by DJWeezy on Jul 18, 2007 - 6 answers

Overlocking-filter: I am building a new computer (my first attempt) and I wanted advice on overclocking my processor. I'm installing an Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 and I've heard it's great for overclocking, even with the stock cooler. Can anyone give me tips or a guide to doing this? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Jun 20, 2007 - 12 answers

Recommend a good printer for my Intel iMac, under £100, for general personal use? Mostly for text - doubt I'll be printing many photos. Thanks!
posted by Ira.metafilter on May 17, 2007 - 10 answers

What are the most energy-efficient microprocessors currently available in mass-market PCs/laptops? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant on Apr 12, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm thinking of buying a quad-core PC and want to check that my understanding of what a quad-core PC could do for me is correct. [more inside]
posted by tobtoh on Apr 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Once heard a story about Intel executives going through some kind of management/communication training in which they were encouraged to swear (yell profanities) at one another... [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Mar 31, 2007 - 7 answers

I'd like to know how to clone DVDs on a Mac. [more inside]
posted by wolfsleepy on Feb 21, 2007 - 11 answers

What's best chip & memory bang for my buck? For my upcoming laptop purchase, any reason to upgrade the configuration from an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz 2M L2 Cache to something speedier like the Intel Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz 4M L2 Cache ($140 upgrade at Dell)? Is there a noticable difference? And, what's the ideal amount of memory? 2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM ($195 upgrade from 1GB at Dell)?... I'm inclined to skip the chip upgrade and get the extra RAM. Do you agree? What sort of use would necessitate the faster chip...gaming? No hi-graphics games for me. I just like my apps and my Web pages to load fast and tolerate multiples open simultaneously. And I'm not all that interested in a Vista upgrade...
posted by timnyc on Jan 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Is there a difference between BonEcho and Firefox 2.01? Also, why do both programs check from plugin updates EVERY time I load either program? [more inside]
posted by bronxteacher on Jan 11, 2007 - 6 answers

I need to extract some Mac Boot Camp drivers from a Windows installer of course there's [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Nov 1, 2006 - 4 answers

My Intel iMac burns DVDs quite slowly. Is there anyway to fix this? [more inside]
posted by chunking express on Oct 16, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me find a motherboard upgrade to my Dell Dimension 4300 that I'm using as a HTPC. [more inside]
posted by drkrdglo on Oct 14, 2006 - 4 answers

I need to make an exact clone of a MacBook Pro drive onto an external (fw) drive, which will then be used as the MBP's internal drive. [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Oct 9, 2006 - 9 answers

I've got a MacBook Pro that currently has Max OS X 10.4.7 installed on a single partition (no boot camp). I'd like to wipe the hard drive clean and reinstall OSX 10.4 from scratch, but I'm running into some issues. [more inside]
posted by freshgroundpepper on Sep 23, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can i find benchmarks between AMD Turion 64 X2 and the Intel Core duo / Core 2 duo? [more inside]
posted by EvilKenji on Aug 20, 2006 - 2 answers

What motherboard do you recommend for the new Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Processor? [more inside]
posted by GregX3 on Aug 16, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me upgrade the video on my (PCI-only) Dell Dimension 2400. [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Jul 27, 2006 - 10 answers

Every time my Intel iMac sits idle for a few hours and goes into sleep mode, it won't wake up. I have to restart it. Any ideas on programs running or software issues that might be causing this? Any other suggestions?
posted by visual mechanic on Jul 11, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm trying to choose a new processor, and don't know which one to buy. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer1 on Jun 8, 2006 - 22 answers

My computer's on/off fan is driving me mad; and I don't need the power. How can I limit the available processor power so that I can run it silently? [more inside]
posted by jamescridland on May 29, 2006 - 13 answers

Has anyone successfully installed CivIII or Age of Empires on a MacBook Pro running Win XP SP2 over Parallels? [more inside]
posted by eirelander on May 14, 2006 - 2 answers

I currently run Photoshop CS (not CS2) on an 1GHz iBook G4. I find it performs well enough. Will Photoshop CS running on an Intel iMac under Rosetta feel a) agonizingly slower, b) about the same, or c) somewhat faster? [more inside]
posted by shaneflyer on Mar 17, 2006 - 17 answers

Is the new Mac Mini hamstrung by its integrated graphics? [more inside]
posted by cramer on Feb 28, 2006 - 30 answers

I'm somewhat of a professional computer guy but even I am totally mystified by the current state of Intel and AMD processors. Can someone hip to the latest explain why chips are suddenly only going 1.8Ghz again, which chips from Intel are powerful enough for HD playback, and what, if any, good a 64 bit processor does for today? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Feb 28, 2006 - 23 answers

So is there a "MeFi concensus" on the new Intel Mac's? [more inside]
posted by hwestiii on Feb 28, 2006 - 26 answers

I've got a new Intel-based iMac to replace my G4 eMac. Is there any good eyecandy available in a Universal Binary? I sort of want to see it do something besides launch Safari really fast.
posted by mph on Feb 6, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm curiouser and curiouser about this "Rosetta" technology which will bridge the gorge between here and an all-Intel world for Apple. I understand that it is "binary translation" and not exactly "emulation," but I have some follow-ups... [more inside]
posted by scarabic on Jan 15, 2006 - 14 answers