The Official Computer Tech Support Thread

Freebase Dali · 07-27-2010, 08:24 PM

DOM:

To go along with what Trace87 said, DDR3 (triple channeling) can only be run by motherboards that support it. You'd have to look up your motherboard online and see if it supports it, but chances are it won't due to it being a low-end every-day consumer type of computer that's 4 years old. It might be worth a look, but I'm pretty sure your motherboard won't support DDR3.

Dom · 07-28-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by trace87

chances are DDR3 will NOT work with your mobo. i like Speccy for temps and more. what does your core idle at?

I have two cores but I'm not sure what you mean by what they idle at. That program's very helpful by the way, thank you. Yes, my motherboard is only DDR2 compatible

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

DOM:

To go along with what Trace87 said, DDR3 (triple channeling) can only be run by motherboards that support it. You'd have to look up your motherboard online and see if it supports it, but chances are it won't due to it being a low-end every-day consumer type of computer that's 4 years old. It might be worth a look, but I'm pretty sure your motherboard won't support DDR3.

You're right, my motherboard is only DDR2 compatible. But if I were to get a new motherboard DDR3 would be a good feature to have right?

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Originally Posted by DMcnabb

I have MP3s in windows media player that I want to transfer to itunes. When I go to itunes and hit add new folder to library and select the folder I want, nothing happens. What should i do?

Hmm, you could maybe try adding the songs one by one? Not really sure I'm afraid.

debaserr · 07-28-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dom

I have two cores but I'm not sure what you mean by what they idle at. That program's very helpful by the way, thank you. Yes, my motherboard is only DDR2 compatible

You're right, my motherboard is only DDR2 compatible. But if I were to get a new motherboard DDR3 would be a good feature to have right?

Hmm, you could maybe try adding the songs one by one? Not really sure I'm afraid.

Idle temps can be found by opening speccy when you have no other programs running.

Yes buying a mobo compatible with DDR3 would be a good idea moving forward. However this could also cause you to have to replace your CPU(processor) because the socket type(processor slot) on your mobo.

I really have no idea about this.

Freebase Dali · 07-28-2010, 02:17 PM

I wouldn't upgrade an entire motherboard just for the sake of DDR3 compatibility, but if you're going to upgrade your mobo anyway, it's definitely a good idea to ensure that your processor is supported first, if you're not planning on getting another processor.
DDR3 RAM is more expensive than DDR2, and you need sets of 3 for triple channeling to work, so you're looking at spending more money than you may want or need to.

Honestly, my mobo is only DDR2 compatible and it's still a beast. If I were you, I'd just settle on what you have and do those upgrades we talked about and you'll see a massive difference. Wait to upgrade your mobo and processor when there's a real need to.

debaserr · 07-28-2010, 02:20 PM

i still run ddr2 and my computer is pretty awesome.

Goblin Tears · 07-28-2010, 05:40 PM

HEEEEEEEEEEELP! My laptop has a virus. My baby!

I don't know what to do. Currently using desktop computer, but in desperate need of help. Laptop will start normally and bring me to my desktop, but then whenever I click on anything, I get a message saying ''x.y file is infected''. I don't have an anti virus programme, and my computer won't let me surf the internet, instead a page comes up warning me that it's too dangerous to surf normally, so it's a bit of a pickle.

Freebase Dali · 07-28-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Goblin Tears

HEEEEEEEEEEELP! My laptop has a virus. My baby!

I don't know what to do. Currently using desktop computer, but in desperate need of help. Laptop will start normally and bring me to my desktop, but then whenever I click on anything, I get a message saying ''x.y file is infected''. I don't have an anti virus programme, and my computer won't let me surf the internet, instead a page comes up warning me that it's too dangerous to surf normally, so it's a bit of a pickle.

Yea, if you don't have an anti-virus program, those popups ARE the virus. Go to a computer where you can utilize google and type in the exact message you get from the virus, and search it. You'll get hundreds of sites explaining how to fix it step by step.

AND USE A DAMN ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM!!!!
It's not hard, people.
www.avast.com
It's free.

debaserr · 07-28-2010, 06:03 PM

but some people like to live life on the edge.

Sljslj · 08-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Can someone help me use this Delta The Playstation Autorunner? It just gives me this:

..and I don't know what to do with it.

debaserr · 08-02-2010, 05:58 PM

thats pretty obscure. better off finding a board specifically about whatever that is and asking there.

07-28-2010, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	i still run ddr2 and my computer is pretty awesome. __________________ Last.FM

07-28-2010, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	but some people like to live life on the edge. __________________ Last.FM

08-02-2010, 05:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sljslj The Omniscient Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 998	Can someone help me use this Delta The Playstation Autorunner? It just gives me this: ..and I don't know what to do with it. __________________ MY LYRICS

08-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	thats pretty obscure. better off finding a board specifically about whatever that is and asking there. __________________ Last.FM

07-27-2010, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	DOM: To go along with what Trace87 said, DDR3 (triple channeling) can only be run by motherboards that support it. You'd have to look up your motherboard online and see if it supports it, but chances are it won't due to it being a low-end every-day consumer type of computer that's 4 years old. It might be worth a look, but I'm pretty sure your motherboard won't support DDR3.

07-28-2010, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I wouldn't upgrade an entire motherboard just for the sake of DDR3 compatibility, but if you're going to upgrade your mobo anyway, it's definitely a good idea to ensure that your processor is supported first, if you're not planning on getting another processor. DDR3 RAM is more expensive than DDR2, and you need sets of 3 for triple channeling to work, so you're looking at spending more money than you may want or need to. Honestly, my mobo is only DDR2 compatible and it's still a beast. If I were you, I'd just settle on what you have and do those upgrades we talked about and you'll see a massive difference. Wait to upgrade your mobo and processor when there's a real need to.

07-28-2010, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Goblin Tears Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 337	HEEEEEEEEEEELP! My laptop has a virus. My baby! I don't know what to do. Currently using desktop computer, but in desperate need of help. Laptop will start normally and bring me to my desktop, but then whenever I click on anything, I get a message saying ''x.y file is infected''. I don't have an anti virus programme, and my computer won't let me surf the internet, instead a page comes up warning me that it's too dangerous to surf normally, so it's a bit of a pickle.