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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: xxIENAxx on September 09, 2009, 05:42:27 PM
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Hi guys, need some advise. I dont know much about pc, it took me forever to find out how to do a dxdiag :)
Now, that i have done it, i just would like to know what do you think i should "improve". I was thinking to start with an extra 1GB of RAM.
System Information
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Time of this report: 9/10/2009, 00:26:01
Machine name: PRIVAT-1
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: Danish)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dimension 8400
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 490MB used, 1972MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: None
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6800
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6800
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00C1&SUBSYS_024510DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9038 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/14/2009 20:54:00, 5842816 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 7/14/2009 20:54:00, 7741664 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4381-11CF-2050-4E2203C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x00C1
SubSys ID: 0x024510DE
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Description: C-Media USB Headphone Set
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_0d8c&Pid_000c&Rev_0100&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.5512 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 4/13/2008 20:45:12, 60032 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
Description: Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0007&SUBSYS_10071102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: P17.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0315 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 6/9/2004 19:16:44, 840960 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Creative
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 4000, 96000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 64, 63
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 64, 63
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_01771028&REV_03
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.5243 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 10/29/2004 23:14:44, 260096 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Analog Devices
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
Thanks.
xxIENAxx
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Yes adding another Gb of RAM would be a good step......... also a new video card (which means a new power supply also)......... just depends on how much money you want to spend....... although your motherboard is a 775 socket it has a low bus so you wouldnt gain anything from upgrading the CPU
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Somethings you could do are, get a cheap mic and headphone that plug in to your Sound Blaster Live card, not usb. Also, Go to control panel> sound devices> advanced> performance, and reduce your hardware acceleration, And yes, another gig of memory would definitely help. Make sure it is the same speed ie. 400 or 533 Mhz.
Turn off some unneeded service's, control panel> Admin. Tools> Services. This link has some good info on what you may or may not need .. http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm , or a lot of people use Game Booster, that lets you turn off some services, and then back on when you are
finished playing. http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html. I check the specs on your 8400, and came up with a few items from Newegg that will help.
Under $100 USD without shipping. G Skill memory 1Gbx2 $17 each $34 for both.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231022
Open box MSI 512mb video card, $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127412R ..The specs say you have 350 watt power supply.
That "may be enough" to power the video card, or a little better power supply, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023 ..
430 watts $30 with rebate and free shipping, but if you can afford better, get it, don't skimp on the power supply..
Bios 03 is out of date, current bios 09. And a "urgent" chipset update..The link is
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_8400&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=
Check the documentation on how to do all that.. Hope this helps...<S>
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Iena, before you add a new vid card or memory, confirm your chip and board will allow information to be pushed faster. If they won't, you'll have wasted money.
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Thank you very much guys.
For the moment i'll buy only the extra RAM, now i have a bigger problem :frown: my wife's pc finally gave up for real. So now i have to buy her a new one. I'll ask your help/advice again. :lol
Thanks again guys
xxIENAxx
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Thank you very much guys.
For the moment i'll buy only the extra RAM, now i have a bigger problem :frown: my wife's pc finally gave up for real. So now i have to buy her a new one. I'll ask your help/advice again. :lol
Thanks again guys
xxIENAxx
give her yours and keep the new one.
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give her yours and keep the new one.
:aok That's what I would do. You will be better off in the long run. :aok
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how does she have time to use a computer between making sammiches and fetchin beers?
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okay bro here we go .....ccleaner gamebooster.com Advanced system care ALL ARE FREE DOWNLOADS and will greatly increase your pc also defrag with your boots on it helps lol <<S>> WARDOG38