[X] My Assistant

I just rewired an old parallel-type joystick to communicate via Bluetooth. Now all I need is something to operate with it.

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Forgot the obligatory attachment.

This post has been edited by cmal: Jan 9 2011, 20:35

Anybody know a free site/application that updates your drivers for you?

[www.dll-files.com] http://www.dll-files.com/

I thought I had seen all. Tech edition.

I wonder if they have permission from respective DLL owners to redistribute those...

Anybody know of a good, moderately priced graphics card for Vista Home Basic? I need to lose this shitty integrated one.

Anybody know of a good, moderately priced graphics card for Vista Home Basic? I need to lose this shitty integrated one.

When was your computer bought and/or made, nig-nog? We'll need to know if it can handle PCIe 2.0, PCIe, regular PCI or AGP.

It's a Inspiron 530s. I got it around 2008 brand new, so I suppose either that or possibly 2007.

Here's the specs and what have you.

* General
* Type Personal computer
* Product Form Factor Slim tower
* Width 3.9 in
* Depth 17.1 in
* Height 14.3 in
* Weight 22.0 lbs
* Desktop type Budget desktop system , Monitor included
* Processor
* Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 / 2.5 GHz
* Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit Computing Yes
* Installed Qty 1.0
* Max Supported Qty 1.0
* Upgradability Upgradable
* Mainboard
* Chipset type Intel G33 Express
* Data bus speed 800.0 MHz
* Cache Memory
* Type L2 cache
* Installed Size 1.0 MB
* Cache Per Processor 1 MB
* Environmental Parameters
* Operating humidity range 20 - 80%
* RAM
* Installed Size 2.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM
* Memory Speed 667.0 MHz
* Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
* Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
* Features Dual channel memory architecture
* Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB
* Storage Controller
* Type 1.0 x Serial ATA - Integrated
* Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
* Channel Qty 4.0
* RAID Level RAID 1
* Storage
* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 1.0 x 500.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - DataBurst Cache
* Hard Drive (2nd) None
* Optical Storage
* Type DVD�RW - Serial ATA
* Read Speed 16X
* Optical Storage (2nd)
* Type None
* Storage Removable
* Type None
* Monitor
* Monitor Type DELL SE198WFP - LCD display - TFT active matrix
* Diagonal Size 17.0 in
* Max Resolution 1440 x 900
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm
* Response Time 5.0 ms
* Image Brightness 300.0 cd/m2
* Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
* Graphics Controller
* Type Integrated
* Graphics Processor / Vendor Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
* Max Allocated RAM Size 224.0 MB
* Audio Output
* Type Sound card - Integrated
* Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
* Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
* Speaker(s) None
* Keyboard
* Keyboard interface USB
* Input Device
* Type Mouse , Keyboard
* Mouse
* Mouse technology Optical
* Mouse interface USB
* Audio Input
* Type None
* Telecom
* Modem None
* Networking
* Networking Network adapter - Integrated
* Data Link Protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet
* Printer
* Type None
* Expansion / Connectivity
* Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2.0 ( 0.0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI Express x1 - LGA775 Socket , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor - DIMM 240-pin , 4.0 ( 2.0 ) x PCI Express x16 , 1.0 ( 2.0 ) x Memory , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI
* Interfaces 1.0 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) , 1.0 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( 2 in front ) , 1.0 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) , 1.0 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 6.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 2.0 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Network - Line-out (side surround) - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Audio - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Audio - 4 pin USB Type A
* Power
* Device Type Power supply
* Power AC 120/230 V
* Power Provided 250.0 Watt
* Operating System / Software
* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1
* Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
* Software McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial) , Microsoft Works 9.0 , Drivers & Utilities
* Manufacturer Warranty
* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Phone consulting - 1 year - On-site , Technical support - Parts and labor - 1 year

Them Inspirons have fucking weird-ass cases, so I figured a low profile one would work wonders. [www.tigerdirect.com] That and I've always trusted EVGA products.

Fiddy-five dollars? Shit, that price is too sexy to be true. Thanks me bucko, I'll save me hooker money and try that bitch out.

Can anyone recommend a small desktop case? One that can be hauled around a little easier than a full-size, or put into duffelbag?
Are there any disadvantages to a small case? Heating, modularity, that kind of thing?

My stupid mouse stops working sometimes and I have to unplug it and then plug it back in. Sometimes it works fine and other times it's really bad, like right now. I've read up about that problem and tried everything but nothing seems to fix it. Fucker.

How old is it?

Can anyone recommend a small desktop case? One that can be hauled around a little easier than a full-size, or put into duffelbag?
Are there any disadvantages to a small case? Heating, modularity, that kind of thing?

MicroATX form factor cases would work well for what you want. Anything smaller than that and your venting and cooling will be compromised. If you get a MicroATX, you'll also want a modular power supply, and I wouldn't recommend using it as a gaming rig unless you can find a reliable low-form, low-power video card. In fact, I've seen some cases with handles on them, as well. [www.newegg.com] Take a peek.

My stupid mouse stops working sometimes and I have to unplug it and then plug it back in. Sometimes it works fine and other times it's really bad, like right now. I've read up about that problem and tried everything but nothing seems to fix it. Fucker.

Sounds to me like the USB port is dying. If it does this in all the ports on that bay, then the entire USB bay is dying. Not much you can do about that except attempt to get it repaired or replace your laptop.

How old is it?

A few years. Someone gave it to me and it was in really good condition but it's had a lot of use since then. I think it might have a short in the wire but I don't know. What's the lifespan of a mouse, btw?

Sounds to me like the USB port is dying. If it does this in all the ports on that bay, then the entire USB bay is dying. Not much you can do about that except attempt to get it repaired or replace your laptop.

It only works in one port. I found another mouse right now and plugged it in so I'm giving that a try. This mouse works in one of the other ports where the original mouse didn't work.

I have a computer I bought off my friend that I need to hook up in case my laptop dies but I need to get a monitor for it. I'm surprised this laptop has lasted as long as it has.

This post has been edited by Tenseigamoon: Jan 14 2011, 19:06

i had to go to the bank and the whole time i kept thinking "god when will this woman shut up." she kept yelling over her phone. she had one of those ear pieces that make you look like a psycho talking to yourself.

she had one of those ear pieces that make you look like a psycho talking to yourself.

True fact: 90% of those people are psychos talking to themselves. The ear-piece is just camouflage.

Did I ever tell everyone here how much I hate Java? Because I dislike Java more than I dislike French Canadians.

Did I ever tell everyone here how much I hate Java? Because I dislike Java more than I dislike French Canadians.

You did. And I hate it too. jDownload doing nothing takes more CPU time and memory than Handbrake encoding a video to MKV on my Mac.

True fact: 90% of those people are psychos talking to themselves. The ear-piece is just camouflage.

rofl altereggo