can somebody help me mod my dell dimension3000 to 4gb ram, PCI-e cards, etc…?

My dell dimension came out in 2006, I think, and it’s ram is maxed out @ 2gb. I want 4gb, a pci-e card slot instead of oldschool pci standard, and stuff like that. Does anybody know any specific cheap motherboards and ram that I can buy along with a power supply, but the motherboard has [...] http://bit.ly/oojU1Z

difference between pci and pci DDR 2 expansion slots?

my pc has three old fastion white pci expansion slots I’ve been wanting to get a new video card for it and I realized that there’s such thing as pci cards and pci DDR2 cards but I looked up online what a pci DDR2 slot looks like but I couldn’t find any thing different about [...] http://bit.ly/nvcoo0

Computer Noob :D What's a PCI bus?

I’m exploring my laptop, and stumbled upon device manager. I expanded system devices, and I saw this thing called "PCI bus", "PCI Host CPU Bridge", and "PCI Standard ISA bridge." What are those? Extra question: I also saw somewhere system devices "SiS PCI Express x1, x16 Root Ports". Do they have anything in relation with [...] http://bit.ly/r69K2J

Is this abbreviated sonnet too maudlin?

Little Girl Lost Angelic smile and bright blue eyes hold little trace of love denied but form instead a safe disguise to mask the pain of what’s inside. She starts each day without a meal, with holes in socks and shoes alike, and inner wounds too deep to heal. She’s bruised where none should ever [...] http://bit.ly/qupa3U

What PCI 2.2 compliant means?

I have a PCI slots in my motherboard what are PCI 2.2 compliant. What does "PCI 2.2 compliant" means? And i guess if i want to get a new graphics card it should be PCI 2.2 compliant too? How can i tell if graphics card is PCI 2.2 compliant? http://bit.ly/qFWJT8

My employer promised to sponsor me for Green Card and has now withdrawn that offer. I am a Speech Pathologist

I am licensed in Florida and have my CCCs from ASHA. They have sponsored me for H1b and a week after I returned from London with the Temporary Visa, they called me into the office to tell me that I am not qualifed for Green Card Sponsorship! Are they allowed to do this? http://bit.ly/qCI6G1

Isn't CCCS a conflict of interest if it's funded by the credit card industry?

We’re all familiar with Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) and most of us long time posters have referred people to this service. Yet, I was recently horrified by a Yahoo poster who stated that she was having major financial problems and went to CCCS with K in credit card debt…. and they "advised" her to [...] http://bit.ly/qzCb3X

what would be a compatible replacement for a bestec atx-300-12eb3 rev sr2 power supply unit?

My current Power Supply Info �Gateway Power Supply with 24 Pin Motherboard Connector �Mfgr’s Model Number – Bestec ATX-300-12EB3 Rev SR2 �P/N – 6506054R, 6506055R, 6506056R are interchangeable �300 Watt Output Would this be interchangable with either of these? DYNEX- 400-Watt ATX CPU Power Supply �400-watt power supply �ATX 12V v2.2 compliance �Compatible with Intel® [...] http://bit.ly/qy46al

Can anybody help with tips on IT Audit?

I’m assigned with the task of performing an IT Audit at my company. I need to know the best method to adapt to conduct an audit on my current network, software and hardware infrastructure and check for vulnerability and compliance with SOX, PCI DSS, COBIT, HIPAA regulations and requirements. Can anybody here help me with [...] http://bit.ly/n75KTl

PC gaming machine setup.?

Is this a good PC gaming setup? Would this setup last like 3 years without upgrades running games on ultra settings? Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case Corsair HX Professional Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Intel Core i5-2500K Processor 3.3GHz 6 MB Cache Socket Thermaltake Frio Overclocking Universal CPU Cooler Gigabyte [...] http://bit.ly/n7Vv4s

Laptop,How do i find out if a have a spare PCI or AGP slot? without opening my laptop. thanks?

hey I am wondering how to check if i have PCI or AGP slots as i have an intergrated Geforce Go 6100 and am keen on finding out if i even have a spare video slot..thanks.. without opening it up. iv’e went into device manager and found things like PCI BUS PCI Standard bridge PCI [...] http://bit.ly/oHloax

Will i see a difference in running a GTX 550 in a pci express x16 vs a pci express 2.0 x16 slot?

i already have a gtx 550 and i just realized i’m probably not using the card to it’s fullest potential. i was really wondering if making the jump from pci.e x16 to pci.e 2.0 x16 is really worth it for me. it would only be around 70$ for the motherboard i’m looking into. http://bit.ly/pY9rvn

Should I get a Motherboard with 2 or 3 PCI-E Slots?

I plan to use a Sound Card and Video Card. What else is there to use a PCI-E Slot for? I’m unsure if I plan to use SLI in the future and would like the option to, but I’d also like to know what else I could use the slot for in the meantime. If [...] http://bit.ly/psSDbE

PCI Standard video card for gaming?

I’m looking to upgrade my older computer from integrated graphics to a more powerful video card. It does not have a PCI express slot, only a PCI standard. What are some good options for PCI standard video cards that will allow me to play games? Cost is not an issue (runs on Vista) Thanks for [...] http://bit.ly/nZY4nM

What is Compliance Testing and EMC Design?

Electromagnetic interference is a problem in electronics, telecommunications and electrical systems. I want to know about Compliance Testing and EMC Design. http://bit.ly/qRLUta