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    Video and audio card slow in gaming
    « on: December 29, 2007, 10:05:15 AM »
    OK,

    I hope this is where this goes.


    My son is really "into" gaming and with my oversight I have allowed him to "get into the game". BUT, I am trying to figure out;

    A. What type of video and audio card we have, so we can purchase appropriate games.


    B. Why the audio is delayed.  That is the way it is for all the games.


    C. Why Video and audio is slow on many things, but not others.
    Slow on Games and You Tube - But NOT on local news videos, and not on DVDs or home videos.

    What I have done so far:

    I moved all files and photos to a brand new external hard drive and I then took my computer to be "cleaned" and reinstalled,. BUT the audio is still delayed.


    Here is the information about my computer:

    Purchased in 2003. Yes I know it is old, and that may be the issue. But, before I go out and get another computer, I want to see if there is anything I can do.

    HP - Pavilion
    Intel Pentium
    4 CPU 2.40 GHz
    2.39 GHz, 504 MB of RAM
    7.4 GB of disk space

    The computer came with a basic set up that included works and other basic programs, but I am now running Windows XP.


    Well, I hope I followed all the rules.

    So, what does a Mom do? :-) And how can I help my son have more fun in his fun? (and my fun too!)

    PS: If his grades drop - this will not be an issue. :-)


    I read the thread for "liambiscuit" and tried all he is doing,

    .......I just tried downloading Everest 2.20 and it didn't download for me.
    I am not sure what I did wrong, but I must not have downloaded it correctly.





    « Last Edit: December 29, 2007, 10:49:10 AM by NonTechyMom »
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    Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
    « Reply #1 on: December 29, 2007, 10:56:04 AM »
    " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

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      « Reply #2 on: December 29, 2007, 11:03:54 AM »
      When I click on that link ---

      this is what is on the bottom...


      "Limitations: Lavalys has discontinued the free edition. This is unsupported. "


      So, I went the actual Software website and I still could not download it. When I did try to download it, I tried opening the folder and I received a warning that it was an empty folder. <<sigh>>
       
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        « Reply #3 on: December 29, 2007, 11:07:12 AM »
        Ignore that warning and download the free version anyway.
        You download it by selecting one of the download sites at the top of the page.
        They're listed under the heading "Free Downloads From:"
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          « Reply #4 on: December 29, 2007, 11:08:42 AM »
           
          I went to the Lavalys website and this is what I found.....

          "Lavalys leaves freeware development
          Press Release | 2005-12-05 
          Lavalys announced today that it leaves the freeware market by halting the development of its EVEREST Home Edition (the successor of AIDA32) system diagnosis product."
           
           
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            « Reply #5 on: December 29, 2007, 11:09:23 AM »
            Ignore that warning and download the free version anyway.
            You download it by selecting one of the download sites at the top of the page.
            They're listed under the heading "Free Downloads From:"

            OOPS ok... Let me try.
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              « Reply #6 on: December 29, 2007, 11:17:36 AM »
              Ignore that warning and download the free version anyway.
              You download it by selecting one of the download sites at the top of the page.
              They're listed under the heading "Free Downloads From:"

              It is now downloading - Thank you! :-)

              I will post the information after the download. :-)
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                « Reply #7 on: December 29, 2007, 11:23:30 AM »
                DARN IT!

                Ok it downloaded fine. The Icon was loaded on my desktop. I clicked on the Icon - it asked If I wanted to run it, I said yes. Then it said

                "the setup files are corrupted, please obtain anew copy of program."

                Just curious - I was posting here when it was downloading - could that have corrupted the download?

                I went to Control Panel to see programs downloaded and Everest was not there. So I did not have to remove it.


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                  « Reply #8 on: December 29, 2007, 11:25:45 AM »
                  Just curious - I was posting here when it was downloading - could that have corrupted the download?
                  It shouldn't matter but you never know. Try downloading it again.
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                    « Reply #9 on: December 29, 2007, 11:39:41 AM »
                    OK I tried it again.

                    I even tried it from one of the other links under.....

                    "Free download from"

                    And it is still corrupted.

                    What do I do now?

                    If you have a good setup on your computer, is it possible to email me a copy of the good program? <<<keeping in mind I don't know much about
                    e-mailing programs - this may be a dumb suggestion>>>
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                    Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                    « Reply #10 on: December 29, 2007, 11:44:34 AM »

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                      « Reply #11 on: December 29, 2007, 11:50:00 AM »
                      OK I tried it again.

                      I even tried it from one of the other links under.....

                      "Free download from"

                      And it is still corrupted.

                      What do I do now?

                      If you have a good setup on your computer, is it possible to email me a copy of the good program? <<<keeping in mind I don't know much about
                      e-mailing programs - this may be a dumb suggestion>>>


                      OK for all other NOVICES this is what I was doing compared to what I should have been doing....

                      From the "Geek" link I was selecting "save" on computer right away -
                      That was not working...


                      I tried and tried different ways to do it and then "BAM"

                      I then selected "run" from  the link, and then the computer did the rest to ask me all the quesitons about saving to the computer! YEAH it worked!!!

                      OK now I am going to do some learning real quick and we will see what we have. I am excited. This is fun. :-)
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                        « Reply #12 on: December 29, 2007, 11:55:06 AM »
                        HA!!!! Yeah, here is my computer!

                        The only thing I deleted was the computer name. Someone told me once that it could be used to get into my computer - I don't know if that is true or not - BUT I could always add it back in if it is needed.


                        Computer   

                        Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
                        OS Service Pack   Service Pack 2
                        DirectX   4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
                        Computer Name   
                        User Name   Owner
                           
                        Motherboard
                           
                        CPU Type   Intel Pentium 4, 2400 MHz (24 x 100)
                        Motherboard Name   Asus P4G533-LA
                        Motherboard Chipset   Intel Brookdale-G i845GL
                        System Memory   503 MB  (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
                        BIOS Type   Award Modular (12/18/02)
                        Communication Port   Communications Port (COM1)
                        Communication Port   ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
                           
                        Display   

                        Video Adapter   Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller 
                        (64 MB)

                        3D Accelerator   Intel Extreme Graphics

                        Monitor   hp pavilion vf51 [NoDB]  (CNNGT0P269)
                           
                        Multimedia   
                        Audio Adapter   Intel 82801DB ICH4 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-0]
                           
                        Storage
                           
                        IDE Controller   Intel(r) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CB
                        Floppy Drive   Floppy disk drive
                        Disk Drive   WDC WD800AB-22CBA1  (74 GB, IDE)
                        Optical Drive   TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R1312  (DVD:12x, CD:32x/10x/40x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
                        SMART Hard Disks Status   OK
                           
                        Partitions   

                        C: (NTFS)   72122 MB (37615 MB free)
                        D: (FAT32)   4177 MB (202 MB free)
                        Total Size   74.5 GB (36.9 GB free)
                           
                        Input
                           
                        Keyboard   HP PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3)
                        Mouse   PS/2 Compatible Mouse
                           
                        Network   

                        Network Adapter   Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC  (192.168.2.100)
                        Modem   Lucent Win Modem
                           
                        Peripherals
                           
                        Printer   Fax
                        Printer   hp psc 1200 series
                        USB1 Controller   Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
                        USB1 Controller   Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
                        USB1 Controller   Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
                        USB2 Controller   Intel 82801DB ICH4 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-0]
                        USB Device   hp psc 1200 series
                        USB Device   psc 1200 (DOT4USB)
                        USB Device   USB Composite Device
                        USB Device   USB Printing Support
                           
                        Problems & Suggestions   
                        Problem   Disk free space is only 5% on drive D:.



                        What is the D Drive?

                        I thought the most important thing is the C drive.

                        As you can tell I have only 202 MB of free space on the D drive and Even I know that if the D drive is important then this is a BIG problem!

                        But would this also slow down the audio?


                        OK I serached the "D drive" it is full of GSC files. I have no idea what those are.
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                        Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                        « Reply #13 on: December 29, 2007, 12:02:35 PM »
                        With games, this:
                        - Video Adapter   Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller (64 MB)
                        is your main culprit.
                        You'll need to buy real video card. Your video, is just on-board video chip with 64MB of RAM. Today's games need more RAM.
                        You can get decent video card with 512MB of RAM for...~$100.

                        Also:
                        - System Memory   503 MB  (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
                        It won't hurt to get another 512MB/1GB of RAM

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                        Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                        « Reply #14 on: December 29, 2007, 12:04:10 PM »
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                        Problem   Disk free space is only 5% on drive D:.
                        This is your Recovery partition, so you don't have to worry about free disk space there. Just don't touch that partition.

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                          « Reply #15 on: December 29, 2007, 12:07:09 PM »
                          With games, this:
                          - Video Adapter   Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller (64 MB)
                          is your main culprit.
                          You'll need to buy real video card. Your video, is just on-board video chip with 64MB of RAM. Today's games need more RAM.
                          You can get decent video card with 512MB of RAM for...~$100.

                          Also:
                          - System Memory   503 MB  (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
                          It won't hurt to get another 512MB/1GB of RAM

                          OK, this is good. Would this also fix the audio delay?

                          And where is a good place to purchase these items?

                          I guess I need to open my computer to see if there are any slots available for more RAM.
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                            « Reply #16 on: December 29, 2007, 12:08:24 PM »
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                            Problem   Disk free space is only 5% on drive D:.
                            This is your Recovery partition, so you don't have to worry about free disk space there. Just don't touch that partition.

                            AHHH No problem - NO Touchy the D Drive! :-)
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                              « Reply #17 on: December 29, 2007, 12:11:28 PM »
                              With games, this:
                              - Video Adapter   Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller (64 MB)
                              is your main culprit.
                              You'll need to buy real video card. Your video, is just on-board video chip with 64MB of RAM. Today's games need more RAM.
                              You can get decent video card with 512MB of RAM for...~$100.

                              Also:
                              - System Memory   503 MB  (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
                              It won't hurt to get another 512MB/1GB of RAM

                              OK, this is good. Would this also fix the audio delay?

                              And where is a good place to purchase these items?

                              I guess I need to open my computer to see if there are any slots available for more RAM.

                              OK ... So I let me make sure I understand - I need two things....


                              "Bigger" Video card and More Ram - Correct?
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                                « Reply #18 on: December 29, 2007, 12:19:45 PM »
                                OK I went New Egg - To do a little research so I can ask an educated (LOL) question.

                                I started my search for a Video card 512 MB Ram -

                                They range from $60 - $300 and by all different brand names - with Cloaking devices and all sorts of stuff. WOW -

                                Ok, so I guess my questions would be:

                                1. how do I know what Video Card works for my computer?

                                2. What brand name has a good reputation?

                                3. What "stuff" do I really need on it?

                                I know, I know. Simple questions for many of you. But, my luck I would end up paying for one that makes my coffee and answers my phone - and I don't need all that. :-)

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                                Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                                « Reply #19 on: December 29, 2007, 12:20:18 PM »
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                                Would this also fix the audio delay?
                                It may, but you won't know, until you'll get your video card.

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                                I guess I need to open my computer to see if there are any slots available for more RAM.
                                You don't have to. Travel to www.crucial.com, enter your computer brand, and model, and it'll tell you everything you need to know about your RAM. Prices are good there, too.

                                As for your video card, any computer store will do. Usually, bigger stores have better prices.
                                You need to get right type of card, though.
                                In Everest, go Computer>DMI, and click on System slots in right pane. What do you have listed there?

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                                  « Reply #20 on: December 29, 2007, 12:23:33 PM »
                                  Quote
                                  Would this also fix the audio delay?
                                  It may, but you won't know, until you'll get your video card.

                                  Quote
                                  I guess I need to open my computer to see if there are any slots available for more RAM.
                                  You don't have to. Travel to www.crucial.com, enter your computer brand, and model, and it'll tell you everything you need to know about your RAM. Prices are good there, too.

                                  As for your video card, any computer store will do. Usually, bigger stores have better prices.
                                  You need to get right type of card, though.
                                  In Everest, go Computer>DMI, and click on System slots in right pane. What do you have listed there?


                                  OUCH...there is no "system slots" option to pick from. That can't be good.
                                  :-(
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                                  Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                                  « Reply #21 on: December 29, 2007, 12:27:19 PM »
                                  Don't worry. Maybe it's not listed in Everest free version.
                                  What your HP Pavilion model?

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                                    « Reply #22 on: December 29, 2007, 12:42:46 PM »
                                    Don't worry. Maybe it's not listed in Everest free version.
                                    What your HP Pavilion model?

                                    Ok this is where I am driving myself crazy. I was trying to use that website you gave me - crucial.com. And I was trying to do this on my own...

                                    I have an HP series - Pavilion - but I can't find the model number.

                                    Ok this is what I have found so far -  HP series - Pavilion - 525w

                                    On the back plate  it says HP Pavilion 500 series -

                                    System number - DD 291A

                                    I hope that helps. :-)

                                    I can't find anything that actually says - "Model Number"


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                                      « Reply #23 on: December 29, 2007, 12:56:43 PM »
                                      I went to the actual HP website and this is what I found out -


                                      For 32-bit operating systems, Windows Vista and XP 32-bit editions can address approximately 3.3 GB. This limitation is present on all 32-bit hardware and 32-bit operating systems and is not limited to HP and Compaq systems.

                                      So will I have a problem upgrading Ram?
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                                        « Reply #24 on: December 29, 2007, 01:07:33 PM »
                                        OK I found EVERYTHING!!

                                        Yeah! While reading the HP website I found out that on HP computers you hit Ctrl / alt / and the "s" key and a screen pops up that tell you EVERYTHING about your computer!!!

                                        Mine is --

                                        Model Number - 525W
                                        Product # - DD291A-ABA


                                        And alot of other numbers that I don't think I need right now - like serial number and such.

                                        Ok I have learned more about my computer in the last few hours than I have learned in the last few years!

                                        Bu this is not helping me at the crucial.com website - I don't know what series I have to find the right model number - <<sigh>>>
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                                        Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                                        « Reply #25 on: December 29, 2007, 01:13:27 PM »
                                        As for your RAM:
                                        HERE
                                        You can have 2 x 512MB PC2100 184 pin DDR SDRAM
                                        You have one 512MB stick already, so you need to buy second, identical one.

                                        As for your video card, you'll have to buy PCI (not PCI Express) type.
                                        The first one here:
                                        http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=PCI+Video+Card
                                        should do.

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                                        « Reply #26 on: December 29, 2007, 01:20:24 PM »
                                        Correction
                                        I can see, your RAM was already changed by someone to PC3200 DDR SDRAM, so you'll want to buy same one, not as I stated before, PC2100.

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                                          « Reply #27 on: December 29, 2007, 01:22:34 PM »
                                          This is everything I can find on my Particular computer.

                                          I don't know if I can find anything else. My brain hurts. :-)


                                          Product number
                                          DD291A

                                          Introduction date
                                          19-Mar-03

                                          Country/region sold in
                                          United States
                                          Canada

                                          Bundle information

                                          The HP Pavilion 525w desktop PC (part number DD291A) is a component of the HP Pavilion 525w-b desktop PC bundle (part number DF232A) and is available exclusively at WalMart stores.

                                          The bundle includes the following:
                                          HP Pavilion 525w desktop PC
                                          HP Pavilion VF51 15-inch flat panel monitor


                                          Hardware
                                          Base processor and speed
                                          Intel Celeron 2.4GHz
                                          400MHz Front side bus
                                          Socket mPGA478

                                          Chipset
                                          845GL

                                          Motherboard manufacturer
                                          ASUS
                                          Motherboard specifications

                                          Memory
                                          Component  Attributes  

                                          RAM (installed)  256K/DDR 2100 (1 x 256) up to 64 MB shared video memory

                                          Maximum allowed 1 GB (2 x 512) requires replacement of the installed 256K DIMM
                                          Speed supported PC2100 MB/sec
                                          Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
                                          DIMM slots Two
                                          Open slots One

                                          Cache
                                          Type  Attributes  
                                          Primary cache (L1) 8 KB of Data cache + 12K Micro-op Trace cache
                                          Secondary (L2) 512 KB


                                          Hard drive
                                          80 GB Ultra DMA
                                          5400 rpm


                                          CD-RW/DVD combo drive
                                          32x/10x/12x/40x maximum speed

                                          Diskette drive
                                          1.44 MB (3.5-inch)

                                          Modem
                                          ItU V.90 K56flex (V.92 upgradable)

                                          Video graphics
                                          Integrated Intel Extreme graphics with up to 64 MB shared video memory

                                          Sound/audio
                                          Integrated AC97 audio

                                          Network
                                          Integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface

                                          MPEG
                                          MPEG2 for full-motion digital video

                                          External ports
                                          Port type  Quantity  
                                          USB (2.0) Six (two front and four back)
                                          Serial One
                                          Parallel One
                                          PS/2 Keyboard One
                                          PS/2 Mouse One

                                          Ok this may be what we were looking for.....

                                          But I am not sure if it applys to RAM or a video card...

                                          Expansion slots (total) Slot type  Quantity  
                                          PCI Three (two open)
                                          DIMM Two (one available)
                                          AGP No

                                          Drive bays (total)
                                          Bay type  Quantity  
                                          5.25-inch, external Two (one available)
                                          3.5-inch, internal Two (one available)
                                          3.5-inch, external One
                                            

                                          Keyboard and mouse
                                          PS/2 Internet keyboard
                                          PS/2 two-button scrolling

                                          Speakers
                                          Polk Audio "F" series stereo with Power Port technology

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                                          Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                                          « Reply #28 on: December 29, 2007, 01:25:38 PM »
                                          Also, crucial says, that you have:
                                          Graphics Support:   AGP 4X
                                          but HP site says:
                                          AGP     No

                                          This is confusing, so you may need to open your computer case, and see, if you have AGP slot. It's important, because AGP is faster, then PCI, so if you have that slot, it'd be better to get AGP type of video card.
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                                          Disregard ISA pointer.

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                                            « Reply #29 on: December 29, 2007, 01:27:04 PM »
                                            As for your RAM:
                                            HERE
                                            You can have 2 x 512MB PC2100 184 pin DDR SDRAM
                                            You have one 512MB stick already, so you need to buy second, identical one.

                                            As for your video card, you'll have to buy PCI (not PCI Express) type.
                                            The first one here:
                                            http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=PCI+Video+Card
                                            should do.

                                            LOL We went to the same site to find the information. :-)

                                            Goodness Thank you. Let me see what I can do now with all this information! :-)
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                                              « Reply #30 on: December 29, 2007, 01:28:24 PM »
                                              Also, crucial says, that you have:
                                              Graphics Support:   AGP 4X
                                              but HP site says:
                                              AGP     No

                                              This is confusing, so you may need to open your computer case, and see, if you have AGP slot. It's important, because AGP is faster, then PCI, so if you have that slot, it'd be better to get AGP type of video card.
                                              See below what to look for:

                                              Disregard ISA pointer.

                                              OH WOW! That is really COOL! I will do just that.
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                                              « Reply #31 on: December 29, 2007, 01:31:10 PM »
                                              Make sure, you protect yourself from static, before touching anything inside. Touching power supply case will do.

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                                                « Reply #32 on: December 29, 2007, 01:36:05 PM »
                                                Correction
                                                I can see, your RAM was already changed by someone to PC3200 DDR SDRAM, so you'll want to buy same one, not as I stated before, PC2100.

                                                I don't understand that - what changed and where?
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                                                  Make sure, you protect yourself from static, before touching anything inside. Touching power supply case will do.

                                                  Oh Thank you!

                                                  I will do that.
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                                                    « Reply #35 on: December 29, 2007, 01:41:01 PM »
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                                                    I don't understand that - what changed and where?
                                                    HP site states, that your computer comes with PC2100 type of RAM, but Everest says, you have PC3200 type of RAM, which (according to "crucial") is supported by your motherboard. All I'm saying, you'll want to get another "stick" of PC3200 type of RAM, not, as I suggested before, PC2100 type.

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                                                      I don't understand that - what changed and where?
                                                      HP site states, that your computer comes with PC2100 type of RAM, but Everest says, you have PC3200 type of RAM, which (according to "crucial") is supported by your motherboard. All I'm saying, you'll want to get another "stick" of PC3200 type of RAM, not, as I suggested before, PC2100 type.

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                                                      « Reply #37 on: December 29, 2007, 01:42:56 PM »
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                                                      Is this what I need?
                                                      It'll do.

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                                                        « Reply #38 on: December 29, 2007, 01:49:02 PM »
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                                                        Is this what I need?
                                                        It'll do.

                                                        Ohh... You don't so convinced. What would you buy?

                                                        And...now that we have gotten to the point of figuering out which RAM...what video card do I need to look for?  LOL I never knew so much went into this little machine. :-)
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                                                        « Reply #39 on: December 29, 2007, 01:56:58 PM »
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                                                        Ohh... You don't so convinced. What would you buy?
                                                        No, no. It's the right RAM. Get it.

                                                        As for video card, you need to check first, if you have that AGP slot inside your computer, or not.

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                                                          « Reply #40 on: December 29, 2007, 02:02:32 PM »
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                                                          I don't understand that - what changed and where?
                                                          HP site states, that your computer comes with PC2100 type of RAM, but Everest says, you have PC3200 type of RAM, which (according to "crucial") is supported by your motherboard. All I'm saying, you'll want to get another "stick" of PC3200 type of RAM, not, as I suggested before, PC2100 type.

                                                          Now I see -

                                                          HP says my computer originally comes with -

                                                          "256K/DDR 2100 (1 x 256) up to 64 MB shared video memory "


                                                          And Everest says I have now -

                                                          "503 MB  (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)"


                                                          Gotcha! I now understand!

                                                          I have to have RAM that matches what I have now.

                                                          So If I wanted to get something different I would need to take out what I have now and install the new one. And whatever I bought later would have to match the new one. ALL in all - the RAM sticks must match! :-)


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                                                          « Reply #41 on: December 29, 2007, 02:04:51 PM »
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                                                          the RAM sticks must match
                                                          That's the safest way to go.

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                                                            « Reply #42 on: December 29, 2007, 02:09:02 PM »
                                                            You have been a GREAT help!!!

                                                            I am so glad I found this sight and YOU!

                                                            Most of the time most guys at work will just "fix" my computer for me and will never show me anything. I am so happy I spent this day doing this!

                                                            BUT, I have not taken a shower yet. I am still in my PJs!   :o


                                                            I am going to log off, shut down, and take the computer apart. Look for the slot. Take a shower and log back on later.

                                                            I know you are not here just for me, but I did want to let you to know why I would be gone so long, and I did not electricute myself! :-) LOL   :P

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                                                            « Reply #43 on: December 29, 2007, 02:11:21 PM »
                                                            You're funny lady. Go, get your shower...LOL

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                                                              « Reply #44 on: December 29, 2007, 03:35:38 PM »
                                                              I am back.

                                                              <<sigh>>

                                                              I burnt something up in the process of "fixing" my computer.

                                                              I took photos of what I burned up, so maybe you can tell me if my computer can be rescued from ME.  :o

                                                              I think I burned up the other memory stick.


                                                              PS - I AM ON MY Laptop
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                                                                On a positive note - I did not electricute myself.
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                                                                « Reply #46 on: December 29, 2007, 03:45:07 PM »
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                                                                I burnt something up in the process of "fixing" my computer.
                                                                How? What happened? Where is the picture?

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                                                                You didn't turn your computer off, before getting inside????

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                                                                  I burnt something up in the process of "fixing" my computer.
                                                                  How? What happened? Where is the picture?

                                                                  Quote
                                                                  I did not electricute myself.
                                                                  You didn't turn your computer off, before getting inside????



                                                                  LOL  Well, I did disconnect everything. BUT, I removed what I think is the other RAM stick so I could see what it looks like. I had a hard time getting it back in and getting it locked in, 
                                                                  (it has these little locking cotraptions on each end) so I thought I had it backwards. SO, I turned it around. I do believe in my gut that it was right the first time. I hooked everything back up, and BAM I smelled a burning smell, I yanked the power cord out real quick, and then turned off the power strip and then unplugged it from the wall.

                                                                  In any case, it now has burned circuits. I sure do not want to put it back in. The rest of the computer seems fine. No smell from anything else.

                                                                  As for the photo, my darn photos are too big to upload to the site, and my editing program to make them smaller is on the other computer!


                                                                  ARGHHH--- Technology is going to kill me!!!  :o






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                                                                  « Reply #48 on: December 29, 2007, 04:01:58 PM »
                                                                  Email that photo to me.

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                                                                    Email that photo to me.

                                                                    Your e-mail is private. Is there a link to e-mail you even though it is private?

                                                                    I will make mine public right now, and you can e-mail me. and I will respond.
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                                                                    « Reply #50 on: December 29, 2007, 04:29:44 PM »
                                                                    Click on this:


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                                                                      « Reply #52 on: December 29, 2007, 04:41:02 PM »
                                                                      Broni we can't see that mail icon... only you can because your email is set to private.
                                                                      May I suggest you upload the picture to www.imageshack.us NonTechyMom.
                                                                      When you've uploaded it, copy the code in the textbox called "Thumbnail for forums (1)" into a reply here and the image will show up in your post.
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                                                                      « Reply #53 on: December 29, 2007, 04:51:31 PM »
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                                                                      Broni we can't see that mail icon... only you can because your email is set to private.
                                                                      Oh, I didn't know that.
                                                                      Anywho, NonTechyMom...
                                                                      Either, follow Deerpark's advice, or just PM me with your addy.

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                                                                        « Reply #54 on: December 29, 2007, 04:56:48 PM »
                                                                        Email that photo to me.

                                                                        Ok believe it or not, using an old ram to make sure the computer worked was easier than learning how to use a whole new website.

                                                                        BUT, that web site is a great idea for me to learn later - just not today. My brain really hurts now!
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                                                                          « Reply #55 on: December 29, 2007, 04:58:06 PM »
                                                                          I didn't know it either before you posted that pic Broni. :D
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                                                                            « Reply #56 on: December 29, 2007, 05:00:24 PM »
                                                                            I didn't know it either before you posted that pic Broni. :D

                                                                            OK I did PM Broni, because I still want you to look at the photos I took and tell me what I need.

                                                                            Since I burned up the other 512, I might as well get one full GIG of RAM.

                                                                            So, if I get 1 GB of ram, what kind do I need now. Or does it really matter, since I have nothing.
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                                                                              « Reply #57 on: December 29, 2007, 05:03:14 PM »
                                                                              I didn't know it either before you posted that pic Broni. :D

                                                                              Deerpark, your icon looks like the photo of a Religious leader I read about once. Is that what it is?
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                                                                                « Reply #58 on: December 29, 2007, 05:18:41 PM »
                                                                                Also, crucial says, that you have:
                                                                                Graphics Support:   AGP 4X
                                                                                but HP site says:
                                                                                AGP     No

                                                                                This is confusing, so you may need to open your computer case, and see, if you have AGP slot. It's important, because AGP is faster, then PCI, so if you have that slot, it'd be better to get AGP type of video card.
                                                                                See below what to look for:

                                                                                Disregard ISA pointer.

                                                                                OH WOW! That is really COOL! I will do just that.




                                                                                I have a question about the slots. What is the name of the slots does the regular RAM go into?


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                                                                                « Reply #59 on: December 29, 2007, 05:54:50 PM »
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                                                                                Since I burned up the other 512, I might as well get one full GIG of RAM.
                                                                                You can't. Each slot will take only up to 512MB.

                                                                                I was away for a while, so I'm checking my mail, now.

                                                                                Memory slots look like this:

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                                                                                « Reply #60 on: December 29, 2007, 06:00:59 PM »
                                                                                They're called memory slots (for normal people), or memory banks (for geeks).

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                                                                                « Reply #61 on: December 29, 2007, 06:06:08 PM »
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                                                                                Oh, you put some old RAM, and computer is fine?

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                                                                                  « Reply #62 on: December 29, 2007, 06:20:45 PM »

                                                                                  Deerpark, your icon looks like the photo of a Religious leader I read about once. Is that what it is?
                                                                                  Yes it is the Flying Spaghetti Monster in all his Noodliness. ;D
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                                                                                    « Reply #63 on: December 29, 2007, 07:52:42 PM »
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                                                                                    Since I burned up the other 512, I might as well get one full GIG of RAM.
                                                                                    You can't. Each slot will take only up to 512MB.

                                                                                    I was away for a while, so I'm checking my mail, now.

                                                                                    Memory slots look like this:


                                                                                    OK, So how do others use 1 GB of memory?
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                                                                                      « Reply #64 on: December 29, 2007, 07:53:22 PM »
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                                                                                      using an old ram to make sure the computer worked
                                                                                      Oh, you put some old RAM, and computer is fine?

                                                                                      Yes, computer is fine!  Yeah!
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                                                                                        « Reply #65 on: December 29, 2007, 07:54:13 PM »

                                                                                        Deerpark, your icon looks like the photo of a Religious leader I read about once. Is that what it is?
                                                                                        Yes it is the Flying Spaghetti Monster in all his Noodliness. ;D

                                                                                        Well cool. I haven't heard of him in awhile.
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                                                                                          « Reply #66 on: December 29, 2007, 07:56:03 PM »
                                                                                          They're called memory slots (for normal people), or memory banks (for geeks).

                                                                                          That is where the RAM was that I burned up. I had it in backwards. <<sigh>>> It did fit better that way. And it locked in better that way, also.
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                                                                                          « Reply #67 on: December 29, 2007, 08:06:37 PM »
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                                                                                          OK, So how do others use 1 GB of memory?
                                                                                          It all depends on motherboard (that big rectangle, where all computer components sit on).
                                                                                          In general, the newer motherboard, the bigger capacity of RAM slots. Number of RAM slots may differ as well.
                                                                                          Your motherboard (MB) will allow only 512MB RAM sticks in each slot. Other (olders) may allow only 256MB, or 128MB, or 64 MB.
                                                                                          Newer ones will take 1GB, or 2GB, each.

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                                                                                          It did fit better that way. And it locked in better that way, also.
                                                                                          Now, you know.....LOOOOOOOOOOOL
                                                                                          You're very lucky, your computer is OK.

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                                                                                            « Reply #68 on: December 29, 2007, 08:17:00 PM »
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                                                                                            OK, So how do others use 1 GB of memory?
                                                                                            It all depends on motherboard (that big rectangle, where all computer components sit on).
                                                                                            In general, the newer motherboard, the bigger capacity of RAM slots. Number of RAM slots may differ as well.
                                                                                            Your motherboard (MB) will allow only 512MB RAM sticks in each slot. Other (olders) may allow only 256MB, or 128MB, or 64 MB.
                                                                                            Newer ones will take 1GB, or 2GB, each.

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                                                                                            It did fit better that way. And it locked in better that way, also.
                                                                                            Now, you know.....LOOOOOOOOOOOL
                                                                                            You're very lucky, your computer is OK.


                                                                                            Ok So once I upgrade to two 512 MB of RAM that is it for this computer, right? Unless I want to learn to upgrade the Motherboard. Do you think I could put  a motherboard in backwards?


                                                                                            And yes I know I am VERY Lucky!!!  When I smelled burning, my first instinct was to pull the power cord, my next thought was to ask you where to purchase just a CPU. LOL :-)


                                                                                            The computer worked ok. It turned on and worked fine. BUT, I have not tried it on the internet or with games or anything else. Some other circuits may have short circuited and I don't know it yet.

                                                                                            We will see how it goes.

                                                                                            You know what. Since I am upgrading this computer, it should last a couple of more years. I think I will do something totally crazy. Over the next few years, I may just build my own computer.

                                                                                            Learn about each board and stick and work from there. LOL 

                                                                                            Boards and sticks - sounds like I am about to build a house. :-) 

                                                                                            I would probably do better with building a house then a computer. :-)

                                                                                            I guess we will see how it goes.
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                                                                                              Re: Video and audio card slow in gaming
                                                                                              « Reply #70 on: December 29, 2007, 08:24:27 PM »
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                                                                                              Do you think I could put  a motherboard in backwards?
                                                                                              I guess, everything is possible with you....LOL

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                                                                                              The computer worked ok. It turned on and worked fine. BUT, I have not tried it on the internet or with games or anything else. Some other circuits may have short circuited and I don't know it yet.
                                                                                              You should be fine. Internet, and games don't matter here.

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                                                                                              You know what. Since I am upgrading this computer, it should last a couple of more years. I think I will do something totally crazy. Over the next few years, I may just build my own computer.
                                                                                              Learning is good, and I have to consider myself very lucky, because I'm actually not a hardware guy, so there will be others, that will have to deal with you....LOOOOOOOOOOOL

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                                                                                                « Reply #71 on: December 29, 2007, 08:31:52 PM »
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                                                                                                Do you think I could put  a motherboard in backwards?
                                                                                                I guess, everything is possible with you....LOL

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                                                                                                The computer worked ok. It turned on and worked fine. BUT, I have not tried it on the internet or with games or anything else. Some other circuits may have short circuited and I don't know it yet.
                                                                                                You should be fine. Internet, and games don't matter here.

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                                                                                                You know what. Since I am upgrading this computer, it should last a couple of more years. I think I will do something totally crazy. Over the next few years, I may just build my own computer.
                                                                                                Learning is good, and I have to consider myself very lucky, because I'm actually not a hardware guy, so there will be others, that will have to deal with you....LOOOOOOOOOOOL


                                                                                                AHHH Yes, but I registered for "another" website and I am sure you will see me there from time to time. So, you haven't gotten rid of me so easy.  ;)  HEE HEE 
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                                                                                                « Reply #72 on: December 29, 2007, 08:40:11 PM »
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                                                                                                So, you haven't gotten rid of me so easy.
                                                                                                God help me....hehehehe

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                                                                                                  « Reply #73 on: December 29, 2007, 08:40:28 PM »
                                                                                                  Broni (and Deerpark),

                                                                                                  Thank you for all your help today! You have been not only wonderful, but also VERY patient.

                                                                                                  I really appreciate all you have helped me with. Thank you.

                                                                                                  I do hope I can return the favor to others. :-)

                                                                                                  (ok I do not mean burning up their RAM)  :-)

                                                                                                  Good night ALL! My brain needs sleep. :-)
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                                                                                                  « Reply #74 on: December 29, 2007, 08:45:03 PM »
                                                                                                  You're very welcome 8) 8) 8)

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                                                                                                  Also, how about this one?

                                                                                                  http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5127723
                                                                                                  It'll do.

                                                                                                  You still didn't tell me, if you have that AGP slot, or only PCI.
                                                                                                  Now, you can look inside your computer. You know what NOT to touch.....hehehe.

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                                                                                                    « Reply #75 on: December 29, 2007, 08:47:04 PM »
                                                                                                    You're very welcome 8) 8) 8)

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                                                                                                    Also, how about this one?

                                                                                                    http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5127723
                                                                                                    It'll do.

                                                                                                    You still didn't tell me, if you have that AGP slot, or only PCI.
                                                                                                    Now, you can look inside your computer. You know what NOT to touch.....hehehe.

                                                                                                    OH I thought you could see from the photos - I only have PCI :-(

                                                                                                    I only have the ISA, PCI, and memory bank slots.

                                                                                                    Yes, I now know what not to touch, but there were so many other pretty things that I did not even try touching!  LOL
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                                                                                                    « Reply #76 on: December 29, 2007, 08:49:20 PM »
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                                                                                                    I only have PCI
                                                                                                    So, you know what video card you'll be looking for. There is a link somewhere back there.

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                                                                                                      « Reply #77 on: December 29, 2007, 08:51:36 PM »
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                                                                                                      I only have PCI
                                                                                                      So, you know what video card you'll be looking for. There is a link somewhere back there.

                                                                                                      I e-mailed it to myself so I would not lose it. And I updated the prior post right before you posted, if you wish to read it again. Nothing important, just a little joke. :-)
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                                                                                                      « Reply #78 on: December 29, 2007, 08:54:38 PM »
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                                                                                                      but there were so many other pretty things that I did not even try touching!
                                                                                                      I can see, you're gonna be a lot of fun on both boards....LOOOOOOOL

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                                                                                                        « Reply #79 on: December 29, 2007, 08:58:10 PM »
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                                                                                                        but there were so many other pretty things that I did not even try touching!
                                                                                                        I can see, you're gonna be a lot of fun on both boards....LOOOOOOOL

                                                                                                        That is really nice. I hope you have a wonderful night, and I wish you sweet dreams. :-)
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                                                                                                        « Reply #80 on: December 29, 2007, 09:04:07 PM »
                                                                                                        Thank you. Same to you.

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                                                                                                          « Reply #81 on: January 09, 2008, 04:37:09 AM »
                                                                                                          Just to let everyone know... I bought the video card and RAM - My son is now playing all the crazy, bloodly, shooting games that he can find.

                                                                                                          His Resident Evil Game works! Yeah!

                                                                                                          I am still trying to figure out where all the settings should go.

                                                                                                          Device settings - Color Correction

                                                                                                          BUT my son is happy, so I am!


                                                                                                          Thank you Broni!
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                                                                                                          « Reply #82 on: January 09, 2008, 08:02:25 PM »
                                                                                                          You're welcome ;D I'm glad, your son is happy. 8) 8) 8)
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                                                                                                          I am still trying to figure out where all the settings should go.

                                                                                                          Device settings - Color Correction
                                                                                                          Itchy fingers? Save them for something else....LOL
                                                                                                          Video card is better to be left alone.

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                                                                                                            « Reply #83 on: January 10, 2008, 04:24:50 AM »
                                                                                                            You're welcome ;D I'm glad, your son is happy. 8) 8) 8)
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                                                                                                            I am still trying to figure out where all the settings should go.

                                                                                                            Device settings - Color Correction
                                                                                                            Itchy fingers? Save them for something else....LOL
                                                                                                            Video card is better to be left alone.

                                                                                                            YES SIR!

                                                                                                            Take note: Leave video card alone, and buy lotion for itchy fingers! LOL
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                                                                                                            « Reply #84 on: January 10, 2008, 06:56:41 PM »
                                                                                                            This is not what I was thinking :P :P :P

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                                                                                                              « Reply #85 on: January 12, 2008, 10:34:11 AM »
                                                                                                              And what WERE you thinking?  LOL ;D
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                                                                                                              « Reply #86 on: January 12, 2008, 11:53:42 AM »
                                                                                                              Yes....THAT.
                                                                                                              LOOOOL

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                                                                                                              « Reply #87 on: February 13, 2008, 10:45:28 PM »
                                                                                                              Ok so i've got a similar problem as nontechymom. got 128MB video mem. and i'm trying to play sims on it and it freezes up contantly and takes forever to load. game only requires 32MB so whats the deal? my ram is is 384MB and processor is 1.8GHz so i doubt those are the problem. the cip is a VIA Chrome9 HC IGP.

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                                                                                                              « Reply #88 on: February 14, 2008, 07:22:48 AM »
                                                                                                              gunbrown you need to start a new Topic so it will recieve the proper attention...
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