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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

Yes, a patch blown all out of proportion...it is one thing to announce a security vulnerability or upcoming problem in order to get it fixed, another to turn a molehill into a mountain, and fan the flames til it is near hysteria. And yes, at one time it was exactly that. Acquaintances took their...
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- Post #19
- Feb 7, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

No problem. I went through my pinball wizard and video game craze like thirty years ago. The current crop of computer games has no fascination for me. So do yo think the Intel Core2 Quad CPU 9400 will fit the OptiPlex 960 MT without modding, and work without BIOS fiddling? I'd like to upgrade...
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- Post #17
- Feb 6, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

You are imagining it: https://community.brave.com/t/please-compile-brave-for-windows-xp-32-bit/53855 ...as is the herd imagining the imminent demise of XP Pro, and how awful it is to use, and how insecure it is, and blah, blah blah. The browsers for XP Pro are Mypal, Basilisk, Slimjet &...
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- Post #16
- Feb 6, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

Good advice for them that don't know. One of the first things I do with XP Pro is to install XPlite, and knock down the OS to about 987 MB size. All the bloatware, M$ spyware, corporate malware, and maybe even some TLA backdoors get flushed...including the firewall. I use Agnitum Outpost 2009...
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- Post #15
- Feb 6, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

PC has not arrived yet. As said I just ordered it a few days ago. All I know about it is what little seller said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fast-Dell-Optiplex-960-Tower-Performance-PC-Windows-10-7-XP-Keyboard-Mouse/302738696676?hash=item467ca1e9e4:m:m_dBD9mk8iQfzCwCHl-cmpw Unfortunately none of...
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- Post #11
- Feb 5, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

For the last three years (it died end of November) I had a Dell OptiPlex 755 I got from Ebay for $129. It worked fine for exploring the internet+Darknet, watching movies/TV shows, running Linux LiveCDs, etc. This 960 model is an upgrade already. Just want to find a 4-core CPU to make it even...
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- Post #9
- Feb 5, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Upgrade CPU for Dell OptiPlex 960 MT?

Just bought a used Dell PC off Ebay, and wanting to upgrade its CPU to a four-core model. I think Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 will work, but wanted to check here to make sure before I buy it. Are there better CPUs that don't need modding to make them fit, or BIOS fiddling to make them work? Also...
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- Thread
- Feb 3, 2020
- Replies: 22
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Fan for Syba SY-MRA55006 mobile-rack?

I have ordered one, and will be using it in my next PC. Some reviews say it runs hot. I will be using its SSD for MX Linux, and the hard drive only for yearly bare-metal back-ups of XP Pro (on my primary internal HDD). The SSD is of no real concern, but the hard disk is, even though I will only...
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- Thread
- Jan 8, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question Are SATA3 components compatible with SATA2 PC?

For example, will a HDD mobile-rack (like the Syba SY-MRA55006) with SATA3 connectors work in a SATA2 PC (like the Dell OptiPlex 755)? For the SSD that this mobile-rack uses, does it have to be SATA3 or SATA2? I keep getting conflicting info on whether or not SATA3 is backwards-compatible with...
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- Thread
- Jan 3, 2020
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Questions for my attempt to try Linux

For Linux alternates to M$ software, the go-to info source is http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html ...when it's up and running. It's down as much as it's up, so you may have to keep trying, and I advise printing it all out when you reach it. I believe WINE will allow use of Word...
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- Post #53
- May 30, 2019
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Recommendations for printers of stickers and decals?

Would like suggestions of printers able to handle stickers & decals without jamming or pitching a fit. Color laser or inkjet. Under $500. Good to above average graphics quality. I do not use wi-fi, so printer must connect via cables. Lastly I need it to work with XP Pro. These are the materials...
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- Thread
- Mar 18, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Adapter for half-height DVD burner?

Is there such a thing as an adapter for a 'half-height' DVD burner to fit into a regular 5.25 bay? Just wasted half-hour on Google trying to find one to buy, and never found squat. If these things exist, can someone please send a few links from NewEgg or BHPhoto? Preferably something black and...
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- Thread
- Sep 16, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Advice for buying a power strip/surge protector?

Sorry, don't see any mention of amps on the printer nor in its specs: https://www.brother-usa.com/products/HLL6200DW#specifications https://a.sellpoint.net/a/HL-L6200DW_2-page+Brochure.pdf?spworld_assetname=2kbJZ6mk.pdf http://support.brother.com/g/b/spec.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll6200dw_us_as...
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- Post #6
- Jun 17, 2018
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice for buying a power strip/surge protector?

Many thanks for the link. I had been considering this one: https://www.tripplite.com/protect-it-7-outlet-surge-protector-6-ft-cord-1440-joules-tel-modem-protection-safety-covers~TLP706TELC but yours looks better, has higher Joules, and not that much more expensive. Think we have a winner!
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- Post #5
- Jun 17, 2018
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice for buying a power strip/surge protector?

I recently purchased a Brother HL-L6200DW and need to buy a power strip that can handle its hefty 675 watt requirement. Unfortunately, I rarely see the 'maximum voltage handled' in the specs, unless its given in some technese language I don't understand. I want to buy a Tripp-Lite, and hoping...
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- Thread
- Jun 14, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building

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