A question about pre-assembled brand desktop computer.
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Link2006 wrote:
My question is, can I switch out the video card they comes with, and put a off-the-shelf retail GeForce 8800 card in? Or any other future cards in? (assuming they are still 16X PCIx)
I would also check out if their warranty clause permits this... :)
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ChandraRam wrote:
I would also check out if their warranty clause permits this...
Nah, I've never cared about warranty when it comes to computers. :)
Link2006 wrote:
Nah, I've never cared about warranty when it comes to computers.
You would, if your hard disk crashed on you within a week :( happened to me, after I spent _two_ days installing and getting it to work just right...
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Link2006 wrote:
Nah, I've never cared about warranty when it comes to computers.
You would, if your hard disk crashed on you within a week :( happened to me, after I spent _two_ days installing and getting it to work just right...
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Up to this point, of all the desktop computers I've owned, they were all assembled by myself. But these days, I'm too busy (and lazy) to do this right now. I'm thinking of buying a HP desktop, not to mention I have HP credit account. My question is, can I switch out the video card they comes with, and put a off-the-shelf retail GeForce 8800 card in? Or any other future cards in? (assuming they are still 16X PCIx) Unless they have special BIOS-lockout like the Macs does... Anyone? Thanks.
Link2006 wrote:
these days, I'm too busy (and lazy) to do this right now
Yeah me too, over the last year or so I've bought 2 HP models and been very happy with them. Off the top of my head I don't think the BIOS has a lockout, so you should be able to disable the onboard one
- "I'm not lying, I'm just writing fiction with my mouth"
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Up to this point, of all the desktop computers I've owned, they were all assembled by myself. But these days, I'm too busy (and lazy) to do this right now. I'm thinking of buying a HP desktop, not to mention I have HP credit account. My question is, can I switch out the video card they comes with, and put a off-the-shelf retail GeForce 8800 card in? Or any other future cards in? (assuming they are still 16X PCIx) Unless they have special BIOS-lockout like the Macs does... Anyone? Thanks.
Link2006 wrote:
But these days, I'm too busy
Stalking unsuspecting women, no doubt.
Link2006 wrote:
and lazy
If you're too lazy to build your own, or even do the slightest bit of research, why should we put any time into a decent answer to your question?
Link2006 wrote:
Unless they have special BIOS-lockout like the Macs does...
They may have a Link2006 lockout... I think you should still build your own machine. that way, you can put it together when you have the energy to move off the couch, or if your latest stalking victim is beyond direct visual contact. Assembly hint: Don't let any part of the Cheesy Poofs fall out of your gaping maul and into the computer.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
ChandraRam wrote:
happened to me, after I spent _two_ days installing and getting it to work just right...
That sucks. :( Sorry to hear that.
I bought an HP M370n media center and replaced the hard drive twice within a year (warranty service!!). I started using Speed Fan and the HDs quit dying so I believe it is due to bad case design and a bad fan controller since it never seemed to speed up when it got hot and there is only one fan blowing into the case and that is going straight onto the heat sink. Ill never buy another HP... :mad:
CleaKO
"I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School) -
Link2006 wrote:
But these days, I'm too busy
Stalking unsuspecting women, no doubt.
Link2006 wrote:
and lazy
If you're too lazy to build your own, or even do the slightest bit of research, why should we put any time into a decent answer to your question?
Link2006 wrote:
Unless they have special BIOS-lockout like the Macs does...
They may have a Link2006 lockout... I think you should still build your own machine. that way, you can put it together when you have the energy to move off the couch, or if your latest stalking victim is beyond direct visual contact. Assembly hint: Don't let any part of the Cheesy Poofs fall out of your gaping maul and into the computer.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
I think you should still build your own machine.
I wont build my own machine b/c of the software cost... :rolleyes:
CleaKO
"I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School) -
Link2006 wrote:
But these days, I'm too busy
Stalking unsuspecting women, no doubt.
Link2006 wrote:
and lazy
If you're too lazy to build your own, or even do the slightest bit of research, why should we put any time into a decent answer to your question?
Link2006 wrote:
Unless they have special BIOS-lockout like the Macs does...
They may have a Link2006 lockout... I think you should still build your own machine. that way, you can put it together when you have the energy to move off the couch, or if your latest stalking victim is beyond direct visual contact. Assembly hint: Don't let any part of the Cheesy Poofs fall out of your gaping maul and into the computer.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I've made it my personal mission in life to denigrate and insult Link2006 whenever possible. When you're as old as I am, you have to get your fun where you can find it. Besides, it's only a matter of time before he tells us about another female that isn't aware that he loves her.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I bought an HP M370n media center and replaced the hard drive twice within a year (warranty service!!). I started using Speed Fan and the HDs quit dying so I believe it is due to bad case design and a bad fan controller since it never seemed to speed up when it got hot and there is only one fan blowing into the case and that is going straight onto the heat sink. Ill never buy another HP... :mad:
CleaKO
"I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)CleaKO wrote:
I bought an HP M370n media center and replaced the hard drive twice within a year (warranty service!!). I started using Speed Fan and the HDs quit dying so I believe it is due to bad case design and a bad fan controller
I'm thinking of buying the workstation desktop, not the average "Home" desktop. The case design should be a bit better, hopefully.
