Posts by flamingpappy

Thanks again for answering my questions.

Thanks for the explanation. If I understand correctly, the less expensive one would be OK to use. If my Area51 m7700 were to become useless (motherboard failure etc.) then the OEM version would probably not be able to be installed on...

Back again - I was checking the prices of Windows 7 and the Home Premium is $200. There is a version called Home Premium OEM for much less. Around $120. What is the difference between the two and can I use the less expensive one? Thanks

Thanks for your assistance. I do not know how soon I will attempt this upgrade but if I run into trouble I know someone here will assist. Thanks again qhn

Thanks for you quick reply. I have been using "Get Thermal" for several years to control the fan speeds and love it. I believe this is what has kept this computer running cool along with yearly cleaning and applying Arctic Silver. Will...

I have read a few postings on this forum of individuals trying this upgrade and some say easy and others cannot find drivers for Nvidia GeForce Go 6800. I purchased this computer new back in July of 2005. Here are the specs: Processor:...

Have an Area 51 7700 purchased new about 5 1/2 years old. Runs perfectly, does not overheat thanks to Get Thermal, Arctic Silver and cleaning the dust out on a regular basis. My touchpad no longer works. The left and right buttons do...

Have a 7700 that is around 2 1/2 years old, purchased new, and use "Get Thermal" to monitor temps. and control fan speed. Was thinking about doing the Arctic Silver on the graphics card. The Alienware site shows how to remove...

Swapped out the LCD screen this evening and everything is working fine. Green line is gone!!! Thanks for everyone's assistance.

Hi, That was my post about using an external monitor and my green line did not show up. I was convinced it was the LCD screen or LCD cable and my initial post starting this thread was looking for guidance in replacing the screen. I'm...