I want my computer to work exactly the same, but faster. I can't add any more RAM. Motherboard/CPU upgrade? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 16 answers
I just got a relatively new PC secondhand. What should I upgrade first in order to most successfully play games? [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2008 - 18 answers
My computer seems to be restarting when there's a lot of activity going on - i.e. heavy downloading, many apps, etc. Please help! [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 13 answers
Vista disk space filter: What's eating 190 GB on my computer? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 8 answers 
What is the cheapest PC video card available that supports Pixel Shader. [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 13 answers
Neeerrrrrrrrdfilter: I want to play Bioshock. Help me find the most economical way to upgrade my video hardware so that it will run the game satisfactorily. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 20 answers
Yet another PC upgrade advice question. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2007 - 8 answers
Apple airport extreme--works fine with wifi macbook, but hardwired PC always needs to "reconnect" [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2007 - 6 answers
PC performance issues. 1) Is it a good idea to fill up all 3 of my DIMM slots, when my motherboard manual says that the max speed will be DDR 200 instead of DDR 400? The motherboard is an ASUS K8V SE Deluxe. 2) How do I best identify the bottlenecked hardware component that's causing framerate jerkiness e.g. when playing Oblivion (e.g. RAM, processor, AGP card)?
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 14 answers
I want to put a new HDD in an old PC and would like to know how. (But please teach me to fish...) [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2007 - 17 answers
Help me identify a hardware problem with my laptop. [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 4 answers
COMBINING Hard Drives. Roommate has fast, great computer. I have slow, antiquated one with (among other upgraded parts I've procured) a fast new hard drive (personally installed). Want to install my current drive in her current machine so that all roommates can use one system and still keep my files/ preferences. [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 20 answers
I'm having trouble connecting my iPod to my PC and to an external speaker system. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2006 - 10 answers
sata controller question for Dell 8300. [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 3 answers
My desktop PC, which has been working happily for a year, has suddenly refused to boot - I get prompted to insert boot media. The two SATA hard drives aren't detected in the BIOS (as they used to be). What should I do to work out the problem and fix it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2006 - 14 answers
I recently purchased a new Dell Dimension 9150, I plan to wipe the Dell partition and install a fresh copy of XP Pro (I already have a full copy). Any problems/hiccups I should know about before I destroy the Dell partition?
posted on Feb 15, 2006 - 14 answers
Please help with Windows XP PC with screen resolution issues. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 16 answers
Where do you go for product reviews and comparisons? I recently bought a bunch of audio and PC hardware with mixed results. Consumer Reports is outdated, Epinions reviews are quite thin on the ground, and Amazon is trying to sell you everything. Google? Ha! Thousands of links to people with little "stores" fronting for Amazon...
posted on Mar 3, 2005 - 11 answers
I would like to buy a voice chat headset for my Windows-2000 based computer to use in UT2004/other games and also with Skype. I would like a quality piece but I don't want to pay a lot of money. Suggestions?
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 4 answers
[PCHardwareFilter] Inspired by the recent MacMini, I've been looking at Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs. (This isn't a question about the mac, I use a powerbook, but run an IT Division). What companies make SFF PCs that are good, reliable, and suprisingly decent little beasts. I'd love to hear reviews and accolades. I know of Shuttle... What else is there?
posted on Jan 16, 2005 - 11 answers
I'm in the market for a new computer, and wanted suggestions on a good website to go through to buy a custom built one. I'm looking for a site that is cheap but has all the latest technology to choose from and will assemble the system for me (no Pricewatch). Google turns out lots of different sites, but I wanted to ask MeFites about their personal experiences.
posted on Jan 10, 2005 - 12 answers
Let's say you had a wooden box you wanted to turn into a PC case. Where would you buy a metal 5.25" bay assembly? I'm talking about a U-shaped piece of flat metal that will screw onto the wood box wherein a couple of drives can be mounted. There's just way too much noise in Google on this one. Thanks!
posted on Nov 19, 2004 - 7 answers
PC hardware problem: I recently had my power supply replaced and now the computer now only reads half the RAM it actually has plugged into it...
posted on Mar 1, 2004 - 5 answers
I have a old PC. I want to buy a big new (non-boot, second) hard drive. Will I have problems? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2004 - 7 answers
Computer hardware: As part of her Christmas present, I want to buy my wife a video card for her PC (she's a serious geek). What's a good one? [more]
posted on Dec 23, 2003 - 12 answers
