hi, i have an asus laptop with an integrated video card or chip (intel chipset) i was wonder if i can upgrade this? if not, is there a way to improve my video card?

TheToast

United States4808 Posts

May 14 2012 14:19 GMT

#2643

On May 14 2012 18:12 icystorage wrote:
hi, i have an asus laptop with an integrated video card or chip (intel chipset) i was wonder if i can upgrade this? if not, is there a way to improve my video card?

No and no.

On May 14 2012 17:24 pStar wrote:
Is this computer good enough for streaming?

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt2111-desktop-pc-11875804-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~~11875804

An i5-2320 is a little on the low end, but it depends on what quality you plan on streaming at.

Wabbit

United States1028 Posts

May 14 2012 17:25 GMT

#2644

On May 14 2012 17:24 pStar wrote:
Is this computer good enough for streaming?

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt2111-desktop-pc-11875804-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~~11875804

Kinda enough for a reasonable/watchable 480p, but you can build a far better PC by yourself.

Just look at the parts I was able to put together for 580 pounds, and this includes Windows 7.

http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/8evE

CPU ~15% stronger, better case, MUCH better PSU guaranteed, and video card is also MUCH better. Only thing I went down on is 1TB HDD instead of 2TB because do you really need 2TB?

So all you'd have to do is figure out what stores to buy from (if you're okay with multiple orders you can usually save a bit, or getting equivalent parts from the same store). Also get an optical drive if you need one, and mouse/keyboard I left out.

candyshopgirl

Sweden28 Posts

May 14 2012 18:06 GMT

#2645

ihave a problem with my computer its just dies then i play, so i test my graphiccard geforce gtx 295 in fumark. in 5sec its getting 97-98 degdrees. are my card bad or what? or is it somthing else. And the idltemp are 71 to 71

JingleHell

United States11308 Posts

May 14 2012 18:11 GMT

#2646

Clean the dust out of your GPU.

TheToast

United States4808 Posts

May 14 2012 18:15 GMT

#2647

On May 15 2012 03:11 JingleHell wrote:
Clean the dust out of your GPU.

Dust is not going to cause temps of 98C. Likely there's an issue with the heatsink or some issue with airflow (or lack thereof) within the case.

JingleHell

United States11308 Posts

May 14 2012 18:17 GMT

#2648

On May 15 2012 03:15 TheToast wrote:

Show nested quote +

Dust is not going to cause temps of 98C. Likely there's an issue with the heatsink or some issue with airflow (or lack thereof) within the case.

It actually can if it's completely blocked. We've seen similar. Also depends on ambient and other factors.

TheToast

United States4808 Posts

May 14 2012 18:21 GMT

#2649

That would need to be a rediculous amount of dust.

JingleHell

United States11308 Posts

May 14 2012 18:23 GMT

#2650

On May 15 2012 03:21 TheToast wrote:
That would need to be a rediculous amount of dust.

Yeah, but trust me, it happens. A really dusty GPU with other issues on the side that wouldn't be huge deals on their own can be crazy.

infinity21

Canada6683 Posts

May 14 2012 18:53 GMT

#2651

On May 15 2012 03:23 JingleHell wrote:

Show nested quote +

Yeah, but trust me, it happens. A really dusty GPU with other issues on the side that wouldn't be huge deals on their own can be crazy.

I had a friend who didn't clean out the dust in his laptop for 2+ years. That got pretty hot lol

jaj22

United Kingdom1376 Posts

May 14 2012 18:54 GMT

#2652

Yeah, it happens. I've seen several completely blocked GPU sinks. It's just a matter of time: How quickly the dust builds up depends on factors such as how fast your fan runs at idle, the heatsink fin spacing (smaller is worse) and how long you game for per day. Most people don't run into problems because they buy new GPUs regularly.

candyshopgirl

Sweden28 Posts

May 14 2012 19:06 GMT

#2653

yepp it works litle better now idl at 42, but with opencase, and can liquid get empty in 2years?. coz its not so Cold from the fan with liqudcooler

Trollandknights

United States68 Posts

May 15 2012 00:21 GMT

#2654

please help anyone who uses DXtory as their streaming thing, I just found out i can use this awesome service and get awesome quality with little bandwidth, but on the stream their is a big fat logo that says Dxtory.com, how do i remove this big ugly logo???

EdenPLusDucky

571 Posts

May 15 2012 00:34 GMT

#2655

You buy the program

HazMat

United States17077 Posts

May 15 2012 01:12 GMT

#2656

What's one of the top routers on the market? I have a D-Link Systems D-Link GamerLounge wireless router from about 3 years back and every couple of hours my net lags extremely hard until I walk up to my router and manually restart it. I'm happy with the speed but I don't want to be forced to have to keep restarting the router every 6~ hours.

edit: So I guess my question is can I fix this problem and what's a good router to buy at around 150-200$~ range.

Sovano

United States1503 Posts

May 15 2012 02:42 GMT

#2657

On May 15 2012 03:21 TheToast wrote:
That would need to be a rediculous amount of dust.

Oh trust me it happens. I left my old desktop uncleaned for 5+ years. My current one, I'd say 2+ years before I got an air compressed can a few weeks ago to clean the dust.

mordek

United States12705 Posts

May 15 2012 15:11 GMT

#2658

I've completed my first build. My question is am I missing anything from my checklist:
1. Install OS
2. Windows updates/service packs
3. Check drivers for mobo/graphics card
4. Anti-virus etc.
5. Download misc from Ninite etc. (http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/fw0gw)
6. ...
7. Play D3?

Basically I'm stuck at work, trying to get things organized while away and can't wait to get things going! Any recommendations of things you'd want to do upfront with a new build?

TheToast

United States4808 Posts

May 15 2012 15:19 GMT

#2659

^Do drivers before OS updates. For starters, if you're doing optional updates, you'll probably end up installing drivers twice. And second, you really don't want to run into stability issues in the middle of downloading a 200-something MB service pack.

djcube

United States985 Posts

May 15 2012 16:38 GMT

#2660

I'm looking to sell my used 2011 Macbook Pro (early 2011 model with the Sandy Bridge i5 2.3GHz). Complete specs here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP619#kbtable

I'm currently listing $800, but is this too low a price? I've already received a couple response on craigslist and was not expecting such immediate responses or any response at all. Any input from anyone who has experience with this type of thing would be appreciated.