Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance

detron · 402 · 62162

us Offline Blackbeard

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,309
  • One Day Closer To Death
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #390 on: December 18, 2018, 12:46:45 AM
Are older versions of chrome not supported on forum anymore? I cant get forum to display properly on my old pc which I cant get update anymore due to old vista os. I can see it ok on my phone though.


fr Offline Whoey

  • Administrator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 12,833
  • I am geek, hear me code
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #391 on: December 18, 2018, 11:10:00 AM
Are older versions of chrome not supported on forum anymore? I cant get forum to display properly on my old pc which I cant get update anymore due to old vista os. I can see it ok on my phone though.
I'm not aware that it's incompatible with older versions.

check the web browser section of this thread here: https://msfn.org/board/topic/175262-last-versions-of-software-for-windows-vista-and-windows-server-2008/

as noted, it's better to use one that has the "ONG" tag (on-going support/updates)

Sadly there's not much left in that list and nothing that is a major browser, only derivatives.
The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer.


us Offline Blackbeard

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,309
  • One Day Closer To Death
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #392 on: December 19, 2018, 02:15:06 AM
thanks for response, hopefully it clears up after you finish the server work.


fr Offline Whoey

  • Administrator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 12,833
  • I am geek, hear me code
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #393 on: December 19, 2018, 10:34:35 AM
If the problems your having are new, it's not forum related, since the forum software hasn't changed, the last update was over a month ago, and was minor, maybe using the old theme might be better for you? go to profile > modify profile > look and layout and select Curve
The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer.


nz Offline Syncop8r

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 8,763
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #394 on: April 24, 2019, 09:46:09 AM
I need to free up some space on my C: Drive to fit a couple of new games on. One of my Games (Battlefield 1) is taking up 80GB.  :ahhh

I'm thinking I should move any program that doesn't need speed (eg CAD) to the D: Drive.  :think:


nz Offline zoidberg

  • Global Moderator
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 37,748
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #395 on: April 24, 2019, 10:58:16 AM
What are you talking here, ssd, hdd, specs etc?


nz Offline Syncop8r

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 8,763
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #396 on: April 24, 2019, 11:13:34 AM
C: Drive is an SSD: Samsung 950 PRO - 256 GIG - M.2 x 4 - MZ-V5P256BW (2000 MBs)
D: Drive is an HDD: WD Black Performance Hard Drive WD2003FZEX - 2TB

I built my PC a couple of years ago, didn't really know what I was doing though!


nz Offline zoidberg

  • Global Moderator
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 37,748
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #397 on: April 24, 2019, 11:19:42 AM
Yeah game from ssd, data on hdd.


us Offline cody6268

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 5,813
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #398 on: November 21, 2019, 02:33:57 AM
Need to clean a ton of dust out of the inside of my computer case. Thankfully, this one is retired from being used for college, so I don't have to worry about it being out of commission.

What tools and supplies do I need? Could the "corrupt" memory error, occasional blue screens, and intermittent Wifi all be related to dust buildup? I keep the antivirus (Norton) up to date, so I don't think it's a virus.

And, next step (and perhaps even while its apart for cleaning, I plan to at least double the RAM (from 8 to 16GB) and install a supplemental SSD for gaming purposes.  What's a good RAM that doesn't cost a ton of money?

The new computer has had an issue out of the box. It beeps once every time it comes on, meaning the BIOS code for bad RAM. Seems everytime the computer is used for anything graphics intensive, it shuts off on its own. So, send it back or replace the RAM myself?


ie Offline Don Pablo

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 15,292
  • Yoo-hoo, big summer blowout!
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #399 on: November 22, 2019, 09:20:32 AM
I don't know what's causing your error problems, but a good dusting is a great idea because something important could be overheating if it's suffocated in dust.
All you usually need is a Phillips screwdriver to open the case.
I would (carefully!) use a vacuum to get rid of the majority of the dust, and a can of compressed air to deal with the rest.

What kind of RAM does your computer have?

(And some say that Norton IS a virus...  :rofl: )
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

All hail the hook!


us Offline Pacu

  • *
  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 5,514
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #400 on: October 03, 2021, 03:51:31 AM
This thread has helped out a lot over the years. I got the fever to assemble a new desktop.
:like:    :MTO:


wales Offline Smashie

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 5,321
  • Smurf it!
Re: Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance
Reply #401 on: November 24, 2021, 12:59:14 AM
Well I bit the bullet again and now have parts on the way for two new computers, the priority will be the Ryzen 5 GTX3060Ti sons Christmas present. the lower priority is mine which is a Ryzen 9 5950x GTX 3080Ti for me.

Then the old PC will be converted to server status, it has 12 (ish) drive bays in after all and a ton of memory.

What takes me the time is the cable management, I'm obsessed with it. Takes me longer than than putting all the parts in  :rofl:

I also have to work out exactly how much unicorn vomit is going in to my sons PC, as he's 10 I figure loads  :rofl:

I'll post the full specs when they are finished  :tu:
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” - Socrates
"I'm not feeling very talky today, off you smurf". - Smashie
Complaining is mental preparation for failure.
Si vis pacem, para bellum


 

Donations

Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
March Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Mar 31
Total Receipts: $379.86
PayPal Fees: $19.62
Net Balance: $360.24
Above Goal: $60.24
Site Currency: USD
120% 
March Donations

Community Links


Powered by EzPortal