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Questions tagged [desktop-computer]

Traditional computers as compared to laptops and netbooks.

Desktop computers tend to come in three main parts: the case that contains the actual computer (motherboard, disk drives and power supply), the screen, and the keyboard and mouse.

Not usually portable, the computer will sit on or under the desk with the keyboard and monitor on top.

Desktop computers are usually more powerful than a similarly priced laptop.

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System unit configuration. What does 3/3/3 mean?

If I choose an HP Compaq and I have the following configuration: dc7700 CMT E4400 160G FDD DVDRW 1G XP Pro Office Ready 3/3/3. What do the digits 3/3/3 mean? There can also be 3/3/0, 2/2/0, etc.
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Does the Pentium MMX 200Mhz processor need thermal paste?

Does the Pentium MMX 200Mhz processor need thermal paste? I replaced the fan on it and it has a small heatsink with no thermal paste on it, and I was wondering since the screen fizzes out if I leave it on the BIOS for a while (seems like it…
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Computer not starting, giving 3 or 4 beep notifications

My computer won't start anymore. It has sometimes given me 3 beeps - pause - 3 beeps again, but after 2-3 tries it still managed to boot. I tried changing RAM positions and only using one at a time, nothing changed but it worked so I just put…
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Superfast PC configuration

I have a very specific program that I need to have running as fast as possible. I wish to buy a super-fast PC in order to run it. The program is already written to make use of multiple cores and on an N-core machine it will run very nearly N times…
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Do PC components (CPU, PSU, RAM...) wear over time?

I have a 6 year old pc, which is still running fine, even the newest games (well not on ultra, but still), and I wonder if I should save money for a whole new computer, or just upgrade my own... Currently, the most worn off part is the HDD, it is…
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What is this circuit board for? (HAF cooler master case)

Second hand case with no manual. There are no cables coming out of it at all, just an 4 pin power connector, and two esata ports (I think). Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
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Pulsating buzzing sound... Should I be worried?

My computer recently began making a pulsating buzzing noise. It will be sitting quietly, when all off a sudden there's a buzzBuzzBUZZBuzzbuzz sound, repeating again and again. It's actually pretty quiet - but it's definitely noticeable. I'm worried…
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Storing A (Gaming) Desktop in An Enclosed Cabinet

I don't have anywhere else that I can store my upcoming gaming PC and the only place suitable (And big enough) right now is an enclosed wooden cabinet. (It opens via a door.) I've asked around and some people have said that it would be unwise to…
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Is there a way to prevent the Huawei PC Manager from sending my data to Huawei?

When I was setting up my Huawei computer one could enable the setting that the Huawei PC Manager automatically installs driver updates if you are inactive. Since it was explicitly that you change it afterwards I didn't think anymore about…
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PC wont boot up after high voltage fluctuation

Two days ago, I was working on my PC and I saved my files and shut down the system properly and went out for an hour or more. When I came back and tried to turn on my PC, the blue power light of my PC along with DVD-RW flashed for a second and then…
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3 pin wire to desktop

How do you call this kind of wire? I need to replace it and I've been searching on amazon everything from 3 pin to desktop power I can not get the right term. Where could I buy such?
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Dell p4 system not showing any display

My Dell P4 Desktop system is not showing display and it smells like some things is burning. It has some small lights at right side of system that shows 1 2 3 4 and an oval shaped drum icon. They on some time, that box symbol then 1 3 on e.t.c. It…
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Preparing a Desktop PC for Shipping

I'm emigrating shortly, and I'm planning on sea-shipping my desktop PC. I'm wondering what steps I should take to prepare the hardware to give it the best chance of being in good working condition when I get it at the other end. I'm planning on…
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Is it possible to have 2 mouses connected to each PC ( + 2monitors) while each works on 1 monitor

I have 2 monitors and 2 mouses connected to my pc. Is it somehow possible to use each mouse on each monitor?
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Acer Aspire PC locked up and won't re-start

Vista Home Premium locked up on 5/12/10 while on a website and could not get to 'control-alt-delete.' Mouse locked, too. On/off switch would not work (stayed lit) so I unplugged the power cord. When I tried to re-start the computer I could hear a…
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