Computers and Related Hardware/Software

krim wrote:i say, unless you have specific needs, any name branded one would work. i prefer Netgear, because all the linsys i've ever had crapped out on me. others will tell you the opposite.

So many different brands... Which to choose? :bleh: :banghead:

littlemissfab wrote:oh okay. thanks beem! My router is kinda old.. i think it was a wrtg v2... they're out with v. 5s now.. does that mean, if i dl firmware, my router will do what v5's do?

Possibly... You'd have to check at the manufacturer's site if a firmware upgrade is available for that model...

Tu_triky wrote:I need to call upon the expertise of the resident computer gurus here....I think my sound card on the home pc is busted....so i'll need to replace it. any suggestions?

i don't need anything super fancy...i only have 2 speakers and a subwoofer.....so i don't need no freikin' dolby digital 7.1 surround sound.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102003

something like that would be enough.

Tu_triky wrote:I need to call upon the expertise of the resident computer gurus here....I think my sound card on the home pc is busted....so i'll need to replace it. any suggestions?

i don't need anything super fancy...i only have 2 speakers and a subwoofer.....so i don't need no freikin' dolby digital 7.1 surround sound.

Heck, swing by Fry's and pick up the cheapest card that suits your needs... :)

^
wonders why you don't take your own advice. :hehe:

krim wrote:^
wonders why you don't take your own advice. :hehe:

I am, but I'm trying to avoid going to Fry's and buying other stuff. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Heck, swing by Fry's and pick up the cheapest card that suits your needs... :)

i was contemplating a visit there....

bmwracer wrote:
I am, but I'm trying to avoid going to Fry's and buying other stuff. :sweat:

im probably one of the few people who hasn't had a problem shopping there...

except for the first CD-RW i got there, had to exchange it 2 times... since then it'd been pretty good.

NEVERMIND, i totally misread ...

Tu_triky wrote:i was contemplating a visit there....

Check today's Fry's ad... They usually have a sound card or two on sale for like $10 or so... :)

bmwracer wrote:
I am, but I'm trying to avoid going to Fry's and buying other stuff. :sweat:

Just like me in a grocery store...

bah.

bmwracer wrote:
Check today's Fry's ad... They usually have a sound card or two on sale for like $10 or so... :)

Thanks for the advice :)

Tu_triky wrote:Thanks for the advice :)

Sure thing, birthday boy... :)

You should splurge and buy a $20 sound card instead of the $10 one. :hehe:

Still trying to decide on a router. :banghead:

bmwracer wrote:
Sure thing, birthday boy... :)

You should splurge and buy a $20 sound card instead of the $10 one. :hehe:

I purchased a low end Sound Blaster card...it was 20 something bucks.

I just realized that the Voodoo PC that my husband has is totally expensive.
He has no clue either as to how much it was since it was a gift to him.

Tu_triky wrote:I purchased a low end Sound Blaster card...it was 20 something bucks.

There ya go. :victory:

Anyone know if this one is any good???? Only one I saw at fry's and other places that was under $1500 that i liked.

http://www.nextag.com/SONY-VGN-FE770G-VAIO-515905788/prices-html

My stepdad doesn't like HP or Compaq machines either and them Sony Vaios are suppose to be good machines right???

K.T.Tran wrote:Anyone know if this one is any good???? Only one I saw at fry's and other places that was under $1500 that i liked.

http://www.nextag.com/SONY-VGN-FE770G-VAIO-515905788/prices-html

My stepdad doesn't like HP or Compaq machines either and them Sony Vaios are suppose to be good machines right???

I think so. :)

I've heard and read from others that the Toshiba and Sony laptops are supposed to be the better ones... What about Dell or Gateway?

bmwracer wrote:
I think so. :)

I've heard and read from others that the Toshiba and Sony laptops are supposed to be the better ones... What about Dell or Gateway?

No idea about Dell or Gateway but from what I've heard lately Dell has fallen from its greatness and Gateway is just a higher quality Dell..... :sweat: :sweat:

but yea, what I've heard

if that VIAO needs repair, it'll cost you two legs and an arm.

i'd go with a toshiba