Posts by Dosmac

Quote: Originally Posted by basicvisual From what I read on his first post it seems as though he is able to use either slot but with only 1 stick in either slot at a time before his computer starts...

I'm using 1gb OCZ high quality RAM right now (DDR400). The two DDR400 512MB that came with my laptop errored. I ram a memtest with both in, one of the sticks was bad, swapped the slots, the other stick was bad. Take one out, they both...

Alright, well i've had numerous problems with my old alienware 766, one related to the stupid thermal compound they used (i had to replace it) and a few vid card issues. The only one that still stands after 5 years of problems is I...

I've never gotten a response from one, so i'd say no . I've worked mainly on desktop PCs, and have never had two dead harddrives in a row, this sounds like a motherboard issue or a short. I'd suggest stop wasting your time doing...

Lowering the AGP speed will cause slower gameplay, if you're a FPS gamer.. Video corruption may be caused by drivers as well as vid card.. What drivers are you running? Try using the 8.05 from the alienware site, as that's what I use.

I cant believe they're still using cheap thermal paste... I had the same thing happen with my 766, it was fine for a few months, then just went downhill untill I couldnt stay in windows for more than 30minutes without it shutting off......

I have a 766 with all the drivers, but I have no idea what you mean by "Base system controller" can you be more specific?

I have a 766, and have never run into that problem(yet) but, you can try removing the drive, and making sure there is not any foreign materials inside the slot or on the contacts. Use a can of air, or blow in there, try not to spit ,...

I'm not exactly sure, because I did not have any sensors, but I can tell you it would burn my hand to touch it, and now I can actually use it in my lap, or leave my hand next to the exhaust fan, its PERFECT now. Still bluescreening once...

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING VOIDS YOUR WARANTEE (If you cared anyways) Well, after a few months of looking for a fix I FINALLY found one!. Someone named TritonB7 posted on the Alienware support forums about trying basically EVERYTHING with his...