Broadband Ram Question.
Friday, November 10, 2006 by Z71 | Discussion: PC Hardware
After running 56k dial up, for years, I finally got broadband a couple of weeks ago.
My question: On 56k, my fan "never" came on. Now, it kicks in all the time.
I have 1 gig of ram and I know I need more. I've read people having as much as 4 gig's.
How much is enough and what is to much?
Is it a simple thing as just getting a better processor or do I need to go to extremes and get a new motherboard?
Any help is appreciated.
My question: On 56k, my fan "never" came on. Now, it kicks in all the time.
I have 1 gig of ram and I know I need more. I've read people having as much as 4 gig's.
How much is enough and what is to much?
Is it a simple thing as just getting a better processor or do I need to go to extremes and get a new motherboard?
Any help is appreciated.
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Dan Greene
Reply #42 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1:03 PM
I have to agree with you on everything you've said, except having Best Buy do anything.
I think they can handel blowing out the dust without screwing it up. But competentcy is a random and general thing. Their special geek skills are not to be thought unobtainable by the general populations, no matter how lame/geeky they'd like to perpetuate the stereotype.
Reply #42 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1:03 PM
I have to agree with you on everything you've said, except having Best Buy do anything.
I think they can handel blowing out the dust without screwing it up. But competentcy is a random and general thing. Their special geek skills are not to be thought unobtainable by the general populations, no matter how lame/geeky they'd like to perpetuate the stereotype.
Z71
Reply #43 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:04 PM
You need to stop by my Best Buy.
Last year, I was looking to by a dish, from them, and I asked the tech guy (manager) "How good is the reception in the country?"
His reply?...."It doesn't work in the country."
Swear to God. Sad part is.....he said it with a straight face. Which made me laugh even harder.
Needless to say, No Sale!...
Reply #43 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:04 PM
| I think they can (handle) blowing out the dust without screwing it up. |
You need to stop by my Best Buy.
Last year, I was looking to by a dish, from them, and I asked the tech guy (manager) "How good is the reception in the country?"
His reply?...."It doesn't work in the country."
Swear to God. Sad part is.....he said it with a straight face. Which made me laugh even harder.
Needless to say, No Sale!...
Dan Greene
Reply #44 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:08 PM
Reply #44 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:08 PM
LOL. Well I've had em try to hawk older less capable PC2700 ram as the hottest thing, so when you say that they make statements that make u just wanna say, "how the hell did you get this job?", I agree with ya.
On a scale of 1-10 the competentcy level of an employee necessary for blowing out the inside of a computer case, is about a 1. LOL in the case of your Besy Buy that might be pushing it.
I actually know something about computers, people management, sales, and customer service, and when I was unemployed I applied, in fact I've applied three times to Best Buy, but they have never called me for an interview. I have to conclude that I am over-qualified, because all they seem to want is someone who will do anything for the company and smile at all times, and just eat sh*t from customers during the holidays.
One of the most annoying things at my best buy isn't the actual staff, but the phone ringing. There is a phone what seems like every 10 feet, and at any time of day, you can walk the store and hear two-three-four different phones ringing at the same time. Yet they'll refuse to staff their store with enought people so you have a chance of encountering someone who is competent. Oh well market forces right?
On a scale of 1-10 the competentcy level of an employee necessary for blowing out the inside of a computer case, is about a 1. LOL in the case of your Besy Buy that might be pushing it.
I actually know something about computers, people management, sales, and customer service, and when I was unemployed I applied, in fact I've applied three times to Best Buy, but they have never called me for an interview. I have to conclude that I am over-qualified, because all they seem to want is someone who will do anything for the company and smile at all times, and just eat sh*t from customers during the holidays.
One of the most annoying things at my best buy isn't the actual staff, but the phone ringing. There is a phone what seems like every 10 feet, and at any time of day, you can walk the store and hear two-three-four different phones ringing at the same time. Yet they'll refuse to staff their store with enought people so you have a chance of encountering someone who is competent. Oh well market forces right?
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Reply #41 Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:32 AM
I have to agree with you on everything you've said, except having Best Buy do anything. I buy there, nothing else. Heard to many war stories about the "Geeks".
Usually, I can figure out any problems I have, but most times it's the easy stuff that can give you the most problems. And no, you didn't scare me....
Why I bought the computer that I did? Money, is always, the #1 issue.
I'm going to do a promo just for a second.
When I started out, I owned a HP. Crash after crash. Don't recomend them.
Second was a Dell. Not to bad, but had to do a complete re-install every 3 months.
Now, I have an "E Machine". Never heard of them until a couple of years ago. How many problems have I had. "0" in the last 2 years. Nothing, nada, zero. "The fan?" I know now (with a lot of help) I'm pretty sure, is just a dust problem.
I know alot of people will disagree about the E-Machine. That's fine. Just keep it to yourself. No need to have a computer war going on here.
I will say, that if it keep going the way it is, the next time I buy one will be because this one is obsolete.
Xythe, thanks for that. Yes, I downloaded the advisor about 2 months ago. Told me what I already knew. Which is a good thing.