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Dirtman
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Make & Model number are critical
Knowing the Make & Model number of your PC is critical to finding the right components & specs. As in auto repair, you wouldn't want to try to put Toyota brakes parts on a Honda ... they don't fit or work properly. The same thing is generally true for PC's - RAM has differing numbers of contacts, Hard drives & optical drives have different plugs (IDE - SATA)
Look at your PC .. who makes it? (Dell, HP, Compaq, emachine, Gateway, Asus etc.)
There will be some type of numbered designation (model number) on the front.
Examples: HP Pavilion a250n, HP Pavilion ze4900, emachine w3115
- both my HP's have the model number printed clearly on the front of the cases. (as most PC's do) On my emachine - there is a little door on the front at the bottom (for speaker, mic & USB connections) the model number is printed on a label in there.
At the very least look for a label on the rear side of the case - although sometimes this can be difficult to see if the PC is under a desk or hard to get at.
About the only time this is irrelevant, is if the PC is custom built.
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Service tip: Often if you "Google" your Make & Model info (or go to the manufacturers site) you can download your PC's "service manual" (PDF) that will tell you almost everything, including step by step instructions on dis-assembly & component replacement.
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Knowing the Make & Model number of your PC is critical to finding the right components & specs. As in auto repair, you wouldn't want to try to put Toyota brakes parts on a Honda ... they don't fit or work properly. The same thing is generally true for PC's - RAM has differing numbers of contacts, Hard drives & optical drives have different plugs (IDE - SATA)
Look at your PC .. who makes it? (Dell, HP, Compaq, emachine, Gateway, Asus etc.)
There will be some type of numbered designation (model number) on the front.
Examples: HP Pavilion a250n, HP Pavilion ze4900, emachine w3115
- both my HP's have the model number printed clearly on the front of the cases. (as most PC's do) On my emachine - there is a little door on the front at the bottom (for speaker, mic & USB connections) the model number is printed on a label in there.
At the very least look for a label on the rear side of the case - although sometimes this can be difficult to see if the PC is under a desk or hard to get at.
About the only time this is irrelevant, is if the PC is custom built.
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Service tip: Often if you "Google" your Make & Model info (or go to the manufacturers site) you can download your PC's "service manual" (PDF) that will tell you almost everything, including step by step instructions on dis-assembly & component replacement.
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Hello Dirtman!
Just came back, and tried a few things.
The only hint at a make and model I could find is a label on the backside. You won´t know this, it says "DLI Austria" and a number.
I flew a mission that gives trouble and noted the GPU temperature: The max I got was 65°C. The fan rpm rose to 4500.
Trying different effects that ShadowWolf07 gave me brought some noticeable improvement. Still not perfect, though.
I think I´ll just remobe the RAM from my machine, take it to a PC shop and buy 1 more GB of the same make and model. That should work, right?
What do you think should be done about the high temperature?
Just came back, and tried a few things.
The only hint at a make and model I could find is a label on the backside. You won´t know this, it says "DLI Austria" and a number.
I flew a mission that gives trouble and noted the GPU temperature: The max I got was 65°C. The fan rpm rose to 4500.
Trying different effects that ShadowWolf07 gave me brought some noticeable improvement. Still not perfect, though.
I think I´ll just remobe the RAM from my machine, take it to a PC shop and buy 1 more GB of the same make and model. That should work, right?
What do you think should be done about the high temperature?
Dirtman
SOH-CM-2022
Nothing .... anything below 70C is normal - this just shows the GPU is working hard.
Roger ... but I doubt you'll find an exact match ... It is preferable to have all RAM modules of the same make & model. - known as "matched RAM". But this is not essential.
NOTE: Performance can be decreased as the RAM will run at the speed of the slowest RAM module.
You could also buy 1, 2 or 3 .. NEW 1GB modules. - 3 would be the optimum choice if your budget allows.
Windows runs in the RAM - the more RAM you give it - the faster it runs.
XP will accept up to 3 GB