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Forum: Dell Computers December 3rd 06, 10:59 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 17
Views: 1,366
Posted By Joe
Wide Screen Monitors?

Unless you're planning on watching movies on it there is no point in having
a widescreen monitor.

I am looking at a new computer. Just wondering about the monitor options.
"Bob Levine"...
Forum: Dell Computers November 20th 06, 01:39 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.comp.hardware
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By Joe
Dell Boot Problem

A computer will boot fine into windows with no fan on the processor, its
when you start doing things it overheats and shuts down.

i suppose if the fan is not on, then the cpu could overheat...
Forum: General November 20th 06, 01:39 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.comp.hardware
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By Joe
Dell Boot Problem

A computer will boot fine into windows with no fan on the processor, its
when you start doing things it overheats and shuts down.

i suppose if the fan is not on, then the cpu could overheat...
Forum: Dell Computers November 19th 06, 11:58 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By Joe
Dell Boot Problem

Is there not a test beep to say the BIOS is okay when powering up this
machine?

this reply to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell only, where it was read.

my first thought it that you have the video...
Forum: Dell Computers November 19th 06, 11:42 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.comp.hardware
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By Joe
Dell Boot Problem

It won't turn off because the power down driver hasn't been loaded, I would
point to a mother board fault. A loose connection somewhere would point to
this fault as well, try pushing every...
Forum: General November 19th 06, 11:42 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.comp.hardware
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By Joe
Dell Boot Problem

It won't turn off because the power down driver hasn't been loaded, I would
point to a mother board fault. A loose connection somewhere would point to
this fault as well, try pushing every...
Forum: Dell Computers November 19th 06, 07:04 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By Joe
Extended Warranties Unwarranted, Except For Apple's

The thermal pad on my desktop was so crushed I figured the CPU/heatsink
wasn't so sensitive to the gap that might have been present.

The instructions describe using half a dry grain of rice sized...
Forum: Dell Computers November 19th 06, 01:08 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By Joe
Desktop power consumption in standby

I've also found using my PC keeps me warm in my room (with door shut) hence
I'm able to leave central heating off, which would otherwise be wasted
heating the entire house. I've found my laptop...
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