Posts by CrimsonEclipse

1) Do you prefer to build your own PC’s or buy a branded system? a) Prefer to build my own 2) How often do you replace or upgrade your PC? e) 3 years or longer 3) How important do you feel an SSD is to system performance? a) Extremely...

I meant in the future. Will I be able to upgrade the next generation vid chip. Is the Vostro video card a standard type? CE

I was curious if the newer notebooks had swap capable cards or had chips that could be upgraded. thanks CE

I've been looking at used VAIOs on ebay but I also looking for other suggestions. Used is ok, all I need it for is internet connection while I am away from home. cheaper the better. thanks CE

Strange problem: My battery holds a charge perfectly. Recently, the computer would not use A/C power when available. It would use A/C ONLY if I took the battery out of the computer. If I then replace the battery, it would only run...

I have a strange one here. Everything works fine until I go to battery. Even then it will continue to work until I hit a key or use the mouse nipple (on the keyboard). Then I get a BSOD stating: *** Hardware Malfuntion Call...

Thanks tom. Looks like I have to find an old copy of WIN2000 to use on this puppy. CE

I have a Compaq Presario Laptop 12XL125. Simple question: What is the maximum memory I can upgrade to? (I THINK it's 128MB) Is there any BIOS or other workarounds to boost this to 256 or 512MB? Thanks CE

I can help with the 9100 if necessary. CE

Some Tecra 9100's have a 1024x768 and others (like you) have the higher resolution 1400x1050. Therefore, your fullscreen will need to be at the 1400x1050 setting. You may want to experiment with other settings to see if any other...