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Help replacing a wounded comp

I don't want to build my own rig per se, but I will have to choose parts from a prebuilt dealer one way or another. I am years out of the loop on parts knowledge. "Nothing but trouble"... Let's see. Well, the comp has crashed since very early on, but of course didn't become clear until after...
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- Post #9
- Sep 7, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Help replacing a wounded comp

Shucks, no build plans forthcoming. Can anyone give me an idea of what kind of video cards I should be looking for in a midrange buy? It would also be handy to know how to pair that with the right processor.
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- Post #5
- Sep 1, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Help replacing a wounded comp

That is all great information, thank you. I have been thinking about Dell, as much as I hate to have to do it. I little piece of my computer spirit dies when I log into the name brand sites. :) I would love some recommended builds. I don't know my parts anymore really without having to look...
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- Post #3
- Aug 30, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Help replacing a wounded comp

I have an Asus Essentio CG5290 that has been nothing but trouble for 3 years now. I have a serious chronic illness, so I cannot try to repair it as I once could. I need help in preparing to buy a newer computer if this one totally fails on me. The last thing I need is to have to do all the...
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- Thread
- Aug 29, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Laptops
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Memory replacement help

I was able to find a more precise Corsair memory matcher on their sales site as opposed to the regular site, and that included a lot more choices. I am going to buy directly from them unless there is some reason not to. I guess nobody has the lifetime warranty anymore for memory like they used...
- Squidmaster
- Post #8
- Oct 22, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory replacement help

I contacted Asus and got this info about the memory: Part NO. 04G001618964DP DDR3 1333 DIMM NANYA 2GB 240P NT2GC64B8HA0NF-CG The part number nets no search hits at all. The code starting with NT2 gives me a few hits on a memory vendor site I have never heard of. The price is poor as well...
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- Post #6
- Oct 20, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory replacement help

Right, that is sensible. Another reason to look for compatible memory that may not be identical is value. I want to at least investigate what the cost difference would be between replacing and upgrading. With memory prices being what they are these days, I'm not sure it is a lock that buying...
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- Post #5
- Oct 19, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory replacement help

Well, I am not in love with the company who made the computer. I have had a lot of headaches with them, and if there was a safe and reliable way to avoid them I'd do it.
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- Post #3
- Oct 19, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory replacement help

I recently had a stick of memory kick the bucket. I tried to find my system using the Newegg memory finder, but it is not listed. I want to both make sure that I get a stick that is compatible with my system, and also make sure I'm replacing the right stick. With that in mind, I have an...
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- Oct 19, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Bluescreen diagnosis and solution help

I was finally able to get a friend to move my system to a place where I can swap memory in and out. Last night I planned to test my first solo stick. Little did I expect that my video card would block my ability to move the bottom latch holding the memory. Even less did I expect that the...
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- Post #21
- Oct 16, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer shopping - where to buy?

I'll tell you what I could use in the short term is some general info about processors and memory. What is the functional difference between dual and tri channel memory? Can somebody rank the typical available i7 and/or i5 processors in order of performance, or link me to something along those...
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- Post #6
- Oct 16, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Computer shopping - where to buy?

Gaming/movie playing. I don't want to spend more than $1300. I don't need a mouse, keyboard, speakers, or monitor. I could use a printer but I certainly don't need to get one bundled. I have had local places build for me before, and have had problems just the same. I can have someone ask...
- Squidmaster
- Post #4
- Oct 15, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Computer shopping - where to buy?

Hi everybody. I used to build my own systems, but I am disabled with extremely poor health that is getting worse, so I need to change gears and try something else. Where are the best places to buy reliable, good quality computers online these days? The last time I bought in quite this manner...
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- Oct 15, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Laptops
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Bluescreen diagnosis and solution help

So when people say to run memtest, they mean to run it on one stick per night? I really don't understand that. If I run 6 passes on one stick or 6 passes on 5 sticks, what is the difference? Assuming I can manage to unplug and replug everything once a day, which I have to admit is a tall...
- Squidmaster
- Post #19
- Aug 29, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bluescreen diagnosis and solution help

I am just running it in general. I haven't opened the case to do anything because of my health. Wouldn't that make it run on everything? Regardless, something isn't jiving. People here are saying I have a memory problem and memtest is saying I don't. Either memtest isn't that accurate or...
- Squidmaster
- Post #17
- Aug 25, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building

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