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Dell Dimension 8400 help

Jhcx · 2012-05-01 09:32:05

Hi, I have a few questions relating to my Desktop so think i'll keep everything in one thread cause i cant think of all the questions at the moment :pac: A while back we had a power surge and it done damage to my desktop. The Ethernet card was damaged(burnt out) Im looking to replace this card but im not very good with the…

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01-05-2012 10:32am

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Hi,

I have a few questions relating to my Desktop so think i'll keep everything in one thread cause i cant think of all the questions at the moment :pac:

A while back we had a power surge and it done damage to my desktop. The Ethernet card was damaged(burnt out) Im looking to replace this card but im not very good with the hardware side of computers still a newb . So i was wondering if any of ye could give me some links as to what card i need to replace it with. I was hoping to buy from amazon just for convenience unless i can pick one up cheaper in Ennis or Limerick Region.

The desktop(some of you may know) is a Dell Desktop 8400 32bit Windows 7 Professional(upgraded)

Any help greatly appreciated thanks.

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#2 01-05-2012 10:34am
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Gigabit-Interface-TG-3269-RTL8169SC/dp/B000FO6QWM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335864812&sr=8-1

I got that one a couple of months ago and it works fine.

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#3 03-05-2012 4:33pm
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The Desktop is slightly out-dated 7years to be correct ha ha. So im contemplating upgrading the whole lot. Im presuming i can keep the housing. I was thinking of putting i5 into it 64-bit

But now im having second thoughts, would it be worth ripping the good stuff out or be better to just build a new one.

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#4 03-05-2012 5:11pm
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Jhcx wrote: »

The Desktop is slightly out-dated 7years to be correct ha ha. So im contemplating upgrading the whole lot. Im presuming i can keep the housing. I was thinking of putting i5 into it 64-bit

But now im having second thoughts, would it be worth ripping the good stuff out or be better to just build a new one.

I wouldn't presume anything with dell. Chances it has a non standard motherboard and/or power supply. Will probably have to change everything.

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#5 03-05-2012 5:24pm
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Limericks wrote: »

I wouldn't presume anything with dell. Chances it has a non standard motherboard and/or power supply. Will probably have to change everything.

Well i meant by the housing(Case/Shell). instead of buying a new one. ie put the new into the old fool on lookers

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#6 03-05-2012 5:30pm
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Jhcx wrote: »

Well i meant by the housing(Case/Shell). instead of buying a new one. ie put the new into the old fool on lookers

You'll need a new case as well. Only Dell MB's will fit your's.

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#7 03-05-2012 5:36pm
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uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

You'll need a new case as well. Only Dell MB's will fit your's.

Dam

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#8 03-05-2012 5:40pm
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Jhcx wrote: »

Dam

Just fill this out and then we can help you, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=74542374&postcount=1

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#9 03-05-2012 5:52pm
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uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

Jhcx wrote: »

Dam

Just fill this out and then we can help you, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=74542374&postcount=1

Thanks ill get back to that on a later date.

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#10 04-05-2012 5:46pm
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1. What is your budget? [€800 but can stretch if its going to be good]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/Internet] (Minecraft,sims.simulations(Flight and Rail)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive] (I'll update this piece when i rip open the old computer

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [Going to use TV Need HDMI Ports]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No](Will this benefit my use?)

8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/]

9. When are you purchasing? [Not Yet decided Summer time project]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Clare/Ennis]

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#11 04-05-2012 5:53pm
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Item|Price
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€81.59
BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil|€52.01
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€52.08
Thermalright HR-02 Macho|€33.99
Crucial M4 64GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€74.54
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€34.67
MSI R7850 TwinFrozr 2GD5/OC, 2048MB DDR5, PCI-Express|€235.36
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€212.85
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€796.08

Didn't put a hard drive or CD drive in, depending on what you can get out of the Dell. I have no idea if you want a monitor or not, so I assumed not :pac:

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#12 04-05-2012 6:36pm
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Skylinehead wrote: »

Item|Price
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€81.59
BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil|€52.01
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€52.08
Thermalright HR-02 Macho|€33.99
Crucial M4 64GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€74.54
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€34.67
MSI R7850 TwinFrozr 2GD5/OC, 2048MB DDR5, PCI-Express|€235.36
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€212.85
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€796.08

Didn't put a hard drive or CD drive in, depending on what you can get out of the Dell. I have no idea if you want a monitor or not, so I assumed not :pac:

Thanks. Ya im going to see if i can grab the ones out of the dell now that its ready for the dump . (such a waste) Well just need the HDMI card. Hopefully will buy a tv over the summer. That should cover me. The bigger the screen the better imo

I should explain that today I started it for the first time in like 8 months. and Everything has gone. Everything*(Not 100%) has stopped working(burnt out) orange lights instead of green and just loads of beeping on start up. Which is a total shame but i cant even see whats wrong because the monitor section is not responding thus not picking up any monitor connected

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