Hi Everybody,
It's been a while since I've done this, but it's time to update my desktop. I considered going with an iMac, but have decided to build my own PC again. I know/remember just enough to...
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Hi Everybody,
It's been a while since I've done this, but it's time to update my desktop. I considered going with an iMac, but have decided to build my own PC again. I know/remember just enough to...
Thanks. That was my overall impression, as well, but wanted to get a more informed opinion. Thanks!
Hi Everyone,
This might be outside the scope of topics, but I wanted to get some knowledgeable opinions.
I've used the advice on this site to build my own PC a couple of times, and have...
I'll try turning the computer around and seeing what happens. As for the router, it's a D Link DIR-655. Thanks!
Hi zburns,
yes, mine was also in mb/s, from the same site.
The speed test that registered a 30, from my laptop, was just sitting a few feet away. My desktop is about 25 feet or so away,...
Hi guys,
I just thought I would stop back in and let you all know that things worked out, in case my experience helps someone else down the road.
After speaking with Comcast customer service, I...
I put this aside for a couple of days (had some actual work to catch up on), but I'm not actually sure what sort of speed I should be getting from VZ. I'll find out. In the meantime, am trying to...
I just completed a new build last week with the e 460. I only use CS3, and not every day, but everything seems to be working well, so that might be a good vid card for you without spending too much.
I just left my modem and router cold for about 20 mins, am booting them up now.
For the sake of comparison, realized that I had other connections I could try without much hassle. First, plugged a...
I do live in an apartment. I'll try the unplugging, go out to test the laptop elsewhere, and then get in touch with Comcast for a test. Thanks!
Can't thank you enough for all the time and attention lately zburns. I'm going to try unplugging it all once more -- will do 15 mins this time, just to be sure -- and then working up your...
One other thing I should point out is that we have a Blu Ray player that's on the same network. We don't use it a lot to dowload movies, but when we do it seems fine.
Sorry, I haven't been that clear... the laptop has always been slow as well (really slow, tested the same .7 last night in a speedtest.net check), but I had just assumed it was some problem with the...
No worries, I haven't gotten to opening up the case again yet. Tried powering down the modem and router for a few mins again, but still pulled a .74 on the speedtest. Comcast rep blamed the modem or...
I'll give that a try. I downloaded drivers from the DLink site, but didn't make a difference. Running speedtest, I got a score of .7, so I'll give Comcast a shout.
Hi zburns,
I don't think it would fit into a different slot. It's not a "full-sized" card, and I only had one spot on my mobo where it looked like it would plug in. Maybe I can give it a try...
Sorry, not sure how I managed that...
What I got was a DLink Extreme N DWA-556
In case it helps, I have cable Internet through Comcast, which goes through a Motorola SB5101 cable modem, and...
Hi guys,
First off, let me thank you for the fantastic help again -- I got my new PC put together yesterday (well, mostly new, since I saved the soundcard and PSU from what I had before) and it's...
I feel like this is something I should know, having been through this before, BUT...
When I built my last PC, there was wireless on the mobo, and a little antenna that screwed into the back. Since...
No, the headset is plugged into the Soundblaster card, the Vonage is through "Vonage Companion," which I just open like a normal desktop program.
My Vonage is just software, so I run it through my headset that I used while I'm working (a nice Sennheiser noise-cancelling setup that I use for dictating drafts). I've never actually used it...
I've been using Vonage software through a wireless connection to my desktop. Not sure why, just that calls were hanging, cutting out, etc., every now and then.
Re: the mobo, it seems like people...
Thanks again zburns, and sorry for being so over-anxious today. I know what you mean; it's hard for me to know where to draw the line. I guess I just figured that if I was going to replace the mobo,...
Thanks! I've got to say: you know a lot about a lot.
See any problems with that build? Or with me substituting this RAM to save money:
Corsair TW3X4G1333C9A XMS3 4 GB Memory Kit fro PC3-10666...
Hi zburns,
Thanks as always for the quick feedback. Since most of my work is writing, I *love* Dragon -- speeds up my productivity by a factor of 3 or 4. The more (better/faster) processing and...