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So i have a Dell optiplex gx620 Yes i know... It's Tiny and it's pretty slow it's running a Intel Pentium 4 at 3GHz. Has 1GB of Ram Windows 7 ultimate 32bit Radeon x600 It's not the worst computer i'v had but it's by far not the best and before anybody says it's not worth it. I'm weird...

Thanks chaps. My budget is going to be around $250-300 but i'll be buying the parts bit by bit if that makes sense. not all as a bulk lot

Hey Chaps second post here, I'v decided to build up my own Project computer I need it mainly for after effects/sony vegas and light gaming . But it has to be cheap. very cheap. I'm thinking along the lines of the following I have a ATX/micro case already and cooling fans/dvdrw and Windows 7...

that's awesome if that's it. i'll be a happy boy. but doesn't really add up with how i have ran a different inspiron without a battery even in it :/

Ah thanks for that! I'm not the sort of person to be easily defeated or to just throw something aside. Quoted alot of money for motherboard soildering. it's cheaper for me to buy a new board and fit it myself. I'll get the battery as it needs one anyway. If that doesn't work. Surely it's got to...

Check the obvious because you never know Check the lead. Whether it be VGA/DVI or HDMI. Check the Connection on the monitor and Card Check and update your drivers. Also check it on another monitor. And by pure chance make sure your setting for waking up the computer are set correctly. and how...

What's so special about ram? it's not that expensive and people seem to just throw it in when it isn't needed i don't think most people are going to use 16gb of ram. It makes me laugh when people say they have a wicked pc and the first thing they say is it's got 8gb ram. Which is all nice...

I'm not too bothered about it haha, Just wasn't expecting it. Hate to bump up posts but does anybody have any advice on this? Any efficient ways to test? I cant find a strip down of the motherboard /Capacitors/regs and correct voltages anywhere! What is my next step? Been quoted $150 by a shop...

I Really didn't expect that sort of reply on here, Considering even threads on here have to be approved. It struck me as professional. On a serious note, I pulled that prank years ago on my teacher who happened to pull it up at dinner time on the main screen in the office

Hey guys, So i have a dell inspiron 1545 with some pretty big problems which i cannot figure out myself. I'v had this laptop for 3 years and it has never had a problem. 2 weeks ago my fiance tried to turn it on and nothing happened. Just an orange light flashing 3 times then a white light once...