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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: mthrockmor on April 05, 2013, 07:01:49 AM
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Next week I am off to Florida to meet with the Doolittle Raiders for lunch. I'm dragging my wife and two daughters. At some point in their lives they will thank me but...
While I am on the road for several days I am taking my computer to the shop to have it cleaned up and possibly upgraded. I am not a computer-tech type. I have seen other people post information on their computer here on the boards, then they get advice on what to upgrade, etc.
Two step request. Could someone tell me how to post information on my computer here? Second, once I figure that out I would like advice on what upgrades I should consider to boost the whole AH thing.
Other than work and surfing the internet the only thing I use my computer for is smacking people around in the Fw-190A5. Life is good! I'm particularly interested in my video card.
Thanks in advance!
Boo
:salute
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You can post a DxDiag report here, it'll give lots of information about your current rig.
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click on start > run > type in dxdiag and hit enter...a box with several tabs will pop up on the screen. bottom right corner is an option to "save all information", click on that. you will be prompted to name the file and save it somewhere as a text file. once you save it, you can then attach the text file to a reply on this discussion.
that will give everyone the hardware information needed to give you advice...
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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/5/2013, 16:11:08
Machine name: MATT
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7309
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 571MB used, 2860MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 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.
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 9600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0622&SUBSYS_C8623842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7813 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 6057472 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 6132576 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4562-11CF-7745-69E800C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0622
SubSys ID: 0xC8623842
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
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: Logitech USB Headset
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_046d&Pid_0a0c&Rev_1013&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.2180 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 8/4/2004 00:07:56, 59264 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
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
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Logitech USB Headset
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.2180 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 8/4/2004 00:07:56, 59264 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
USB Audio Device, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Logitech USB Headset
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0x0A0C
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Logitech Extreme 3D
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC215
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: CH PRO PEDALS USB
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x1
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x10DE, 0x03F1
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 4736 bytes
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+-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC018
| | Location: USB Optical Mouse
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_03&subclass_01
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 36224 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 20992 bytes
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 9600 bytes
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| +-+ HID-compliant mouse
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC018
| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| | | Service: mouhid
| | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 23040 bytes
| | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 12160 bytes
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 24576 bytes
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+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 02:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 24576 bytes
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+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 02:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 23040 bytes
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Passed, Half Duplex: Passed, Mic: Failed gracefully
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK
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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 2 - IPv4 -
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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 33.8 GB
Total Space: 152.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3160211AS
Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H42N
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.3364 (English), 5/2/2008 04:05:56, 62592 bytes
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System Devices
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Name: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0622&SUBSYS_C8623842&REV_A1\4&52EDC45&0&0048
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 6132576 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 6057472 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 163908 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvapi.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 475136 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuda.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 1368064 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 8826880 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcpl.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 13574144 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmctray.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvwddi.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 81920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvnt4cpl.dll, 6.14.0010.12064 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 286720 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmccs.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 229376 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvdisps.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 3989504 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvdispsr.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 5799936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvgames.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 3444736 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvgamesr.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 3457024 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmccss.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 188416 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmccssr.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 458752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmobls.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 1257472 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmoblsr.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 2854912 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvvitvs.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 3764224 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvvitvsr.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 4149248 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvwss.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 2686976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvwssr.dll, 6.14.0011.7813 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 2981888 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvcpl.hlp, 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 177897 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvwcplen.hlp, 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 55444 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcod.dll, 1.03.0004.0028 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 122880 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcodins.dll, 1.03.0004.0028 (English), 9/18/2008 00:55:00, 122880 bytes
Name: NVIDIA MCP61 Serial ATA Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03F6&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&40
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nvata.sys, 5.10.2600.0686 (English), 8/14/2006 01:51:28, 105344 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\idecoi.dll, 1.00.0000.0001 (English), 8/14/2006 01:51:30, 363008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\idecoiins.dll, 1.00.0000.0001 (English), 8/14/2006 01:51:30, 363008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\NVCOI.DLL, 1.00.0000.0035 (English), 8/7/2006 01:08:04, 35840 bytes
Name: PCI standard RAM Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03F5&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&0A
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03F3&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1\3&267A616A&0&20
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 68224 bytes
Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03F2&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&11
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 26624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 19:56:48, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 57600 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 7168 bytes
Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03F1&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&10
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 17024 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 19:56:48, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 57600 bytes
Name: PCI Device
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03F0&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&28
Driver: n/a
Name: NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03EF&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&38
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nvnetbus.sys, 1.00.0003.6521 (English), 7/11/2006 08:38:30, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nvnrm.sys, 1.00.0002.6521 (English), 7/11/2006 08:38:08, 1160448 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nvsnpu.sys, 1.00.0002.6521 (English), 7/11/2006 08:37:46, 261632 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\bdco1.dll, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 7/11/2006 08:36:30, 11264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\bdco1ins.dll, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 7/11/2006 08:36:30, 11264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvconrm.dll, 1.00.0000.0035 (English), 6/29/2006 02:40:34, 35840 bytes
Name: Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03EC&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&30
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 25088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 95360 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 3328 bytes
Name: NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03EB&SUBSYS_73091462&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&09
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard RAM Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03EA&SUBSYS_CB8410DE&REV_A1\3&267A616A&0&00
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03E9&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&60
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 68224 bytes
Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03E9&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&58
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 68224 bytes
Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03E8&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&48
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 68224 bytes
Name: PCI standard ISA bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03E0&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2\3&267A616A&0&08
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 35840 bytes
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1103&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C3
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1102&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C2
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1101&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C1
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1100&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C0
Driver: n/a
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Again, thanks in advance. Wasn't sure where to end the 'cut and paste' so I did the whole thing.
Boo
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The first section was the only one you needed. The bad news is there is very little you will be able to "upgrade" on that rig. It is very dated and any money you throw at it will not net much improvement. A new computer would be best, if you can afford it. If not, start putting money aside until you can afford it.
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Fugitive, you could probably guess what I use my computer for, which is Word documents, surfing the internet AH. What is a price range I should expect and what kind of components should I ask for?
Again, thanks for the advice!
Boo
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Fugitive, you could probably guess what I use my computer for, which is Word documents, surfing the internet AH. What is a price range I should expect and what kind of components should I ask for?
Again, thanks for the advice!
Boo
computers are a lot like cars...how fast ya wanna go? = how much you got to spend....
Fug is right that system is a dinosaur, you need to upgrade everything....
I did a newer MB... CPU.... GPU....PSU...a couple fans, for a little over 400$
more then enough to run AH not maxed but works good for me, I would say at minimum you will need to spend that, I kept my old tower and drives so that could be added price for ya...
it all comes down to what you have to spend.
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Like INK said, you want a Ferrari or a Fusion? :devil
INK gave his example, mine, I just put this system together a few months ago, new MB, drives, CPU, 8 gig of ram, 650 watt power supply, and a top of the line video card with windows 7. Cost was just under $1200. Should last me 3 years like the last one did.
I use mine for the game, as well as my art work, and watch movies on. Basically you need to get as much as you can afford is the way I look at it. You could cut some corners now to save a few bucks, but you'll end up spending it later any way. I use to upgrade a bit at a time trying to keep my rig as good as I could. I found that if I save my money and build a top of the line rig I can run it a few years no problem.... saving up for the next one.
If you post your budget, you'll get a number of suggestions on what to buy. Also, if your willing (it really isn't that hard to do) you get more bang for your buck if you build it yourself.
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Like INK said, you want a Ferrari or a Fusion? :devil
INK gave his example, mine, I just put this system together a few months ago, new MB, drives, CPU, 8 gig of ram, 650 watt power supply, and a top of the line video card with windows 7. Cost was just under $1200. Should last me 3 years like the last one did.
I use mine for the game, as well as my art work, and watch movies on. Basically you need to get as much as you can afford is the way I look at it. You could cut some corners now to save a few bucks, but you'll end up spending it later any way. I use to upgrade a bit at a time trying to keep my rig as good as I could. I found that if I save my money and build a top of the line rig I can run it a few years no problem.... saving up for the next one.
If you post your budget, you'll get a number of suggestions on what to buy. Also, if your willing (it really isn't that hard to do) you get more bang for your buck if you build it yourself.
absolutely
and NO where near as hard as one might think. :aok
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You could make that rig faster by upgrading the RAM, GPU and CPU (In that order and also roughly in order of cost). Weigh what you can get against newer technology. If the price is right it will be a short term upgrade. If not then add a motherboard to the list and go new.
Of cousre both options depend on your PSU as that may need an upgrade too.
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Last upgrade I did about a year ago ran me about 600 before case and new moniter.. Mobo, CPU, GPU and ram. Havent flowin in about a year, but with all eye candy on factory clocks I ran around 50fps. Looking back, I could have done better for the $600 i spent. Before you buy, look at price vs performance as been mentioned. Kind of bummed I spent the $600 and it still wasnt what it could be.
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If you want to continue using the old computer for surfing, please ask someone to do some software upgrades. You are running Windows XP with Servicepack 2 which is out of support for several years now, running such a system for Internet makes it susceptible to malicious software attacks. Your graphics driver is 4.5 years old but I assume an update is not possible without XP Servicepack 3 (often required by newer drivers).
GPU (graphics) is OK, at least better than the CPU (that's a single-core); a 9600GT with standard clock should be comparable to today's low-end Geforce GT620 (although with double their power consumption).
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If you want to continue using the old computer for surfing, please ask someone to do some software upgrades. You are running Windows XP with Servicepack 2 which is out of support for several years now, running such a system for Internet makes it susceptible to malicious software attacks. Your graphics driver is 4.5 years old but I assume an update is not possible without XP Servicepack 3 (often required by newer drivers).
GPU (graphics) is OK, at least better than the CPU (that's a single-core); a 9600GT with standard clock should be comparable to today's low-end Geforce GT620 (although with double their power consumption).
The old computer will make an excellent browsing computer when it's installed with linux. After that there'll be no worries about getting infected.
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The old computer will make an excellent browsing computer when it's installed with linux. After that there'll be no worries about getting infected.
amen to that, converter a couple of 70 years old people that kept having viruses on their Athlon 4000+ to Ubuntu, and since then they never called me again.
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How do I convert to Linux?
If my budget is $600 what should I get? Again, I browse the internet, use almost exclusively Microsoft Word (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc) and play AH. I think a pretty simple life.
Also, with the tower, what kind of questions should I ask to ensure I can reuse the tower?
Thanks for all the help. I am guessing this is why my browser freezes so much?
Boo
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How do I convert to Linux?
If my budget is $600 what should I get? Again, I browse the internet, use almost exclusively Microsoft Word (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc) and play AH. I think a pretty simple life.
Also, with the tower, what kind of questions should I ask to ensure I can reuse the tower?
Thanks for all the help. I am guessing this is why my browser freezes so much?
Boo
Heya Boo, ( that sounds SO wrong when I read it, LOL )
anyways, regarding your WinXP SP 2 OS and your pagefile...... a properly tweaked WinXP PC, should be under 200 MBs used, to where yours is over 500 MBs used............. your processes for a WinXP machine when properly tweaked can be as low as 14 processes, but getting the processes down to around 22 to 18 processes is very good
you have so many things running in the background, it is more than likely causing your browser to freeze up alot, but also, as someone else posted, your video driver is like 4 1/2 years old......
My Mom's PC is running Win7 64 bit, yet she uses an 8800 Nvidia VC and is using 1 Video Driver version older than the newest one out........ and it works on her pc without issues ( but her using Windows 7, might have something to do with that, perhaps )
I am betting that you could clean up your PC, clean up and tweak your OS & registry, update your drivers for the Video Card, the SoundCard, the network adapter( or card ) and a few other things..........
doing all this, which will cost you NOTHING, money wise, and you will probably see a significant increase in game performance and gain in framerate perhaps...... I am assuming this, just by looking through your directX post....
you might want to update the WinXP SP2 OS to WinXP SP3, and then tweak it..... updating all the important microsoft windows updates you can, including SP3 and updating your internet explorer to the newest version Windows XP will allow.... then follow Skuzzy's tweaks for Internet Explorer that is posted in the Tech Support Forum, at the top of that forum in the sticky posts
hope this helps............. if you can post a pic of your case, or the model & brand of your case, along with the model/brand of your PSU and other components of your current PC, will allow others to help point you in the right direction of what you should purchase whether you go Intel or if you rather go AMD ......
cheers
TC
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How do I convert to Linux?
If my budget is $600 what should I get? Again, I browse the internet, use almost exclusively Microsoft Word (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc) and play AH. I think a pretty simple life.
Also, with the tower, what kind of questions should I ask to ensure I can reuse the tower?
Thanks for all the help. I am guessing this is why my browser freezes so much?
Boo
You can convert to linux simply by downloading an installation .iso from somewhere such as distrowatch.com which is where you'll find links to all major distributions. I recommend Xubuntu or Linux Mint for a beginner. You then boot the computer with the DVD you made from the .iso and it will let you resize and repartition your hdd to install linux to your computer as the 2nd OS (alternatively you can choose to format the whole hdd and do linux only).
The installation is very easy and takes only a few minutes. Linux comes with a free office suite which has the same kind of interface like old office used to have. Youtube etc. is literally filled with guides and advices on how to do stuff with linux. Best of all it's totally free and legal.
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Just an fyi, I'm finally starting to work on this. I may have a couple follow-up questions.
Thanks for the input!
boo