PC hardware--CPU & Motherboard & RAM/Expert Profile

Karl Zick

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009
Expertise

Can answer questions on most aspects of PC hardware and software. I build them, program them, fix them, upgrade them, etc. LAN and internet literate. Visit my free web site at www.kzconsulting.net.

Experience in the area

Previous USAF Colonel and Aerospace engineer. Professional PC consultant for the past 8 years. Client database of over 70 businesses and individuals.
New web site address is www.kzconsulting.info.

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UserDateKCTPComments
Genie08/05/0910101010Thank you, I'll try that!
Andrei S08/01/0910101010thanks!
paul07/30/0910101010Karl: Thanks for your help. Paul
AJ Justice07/29/0910101010Thanks for the great info.
AJ Justice07/29/0910101010The response was within minutes! SUPER DUPER .....

Recent Answers from Karl Zick

2009-08-10 server:

Hi Rajesh, Yes you can on a simple peer-to-peer setup - but I would add another 1gb of RAM. Hardware wise, all you need is a wireless router, an ethernet cable, and 2 ethernet usb wireless transmitter/receivers

2009-07-31 CPU upgrading Question:

Hi Andrei, This is a quote from the specs on your motherboard from HP: " •Supports the following processors: "◦Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt) ". The processor

2009-07-29 power connection problem:

Hi again AJ, Yes, it would cost more that the laptop is worth. I'm guessing it would be between $150 and $250 - and that is if they could salvage the processor. Essentially, the motherboard IS the

2009-07-29 power connection problem:

Hi AJ, The bad news is that the power jack is built into the motherboard - and the only way to fix it is to replace the motherboard (I do not think you want to go there). The good news is that you

2009-07-28 speed issue:

Hi Paul, With the specs on your computer, it should be flying out the window. You have already done the basics like eliminating background programs, etc. The other thing I tell people to do is run

 

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