My original 8250 CPU fan failed so I bought one that just uses the power
supply instead of the special plug on the motherboard.  I have two
questions:
1. Are there any issues with using this type of fan since it no longer uses

I have 512MB of memory in my Dimension 8400 right now in 2-256MB modules.
Would I be able to use a 1GB PC2700 module from my old desktop in the 8400?
Dave

If I order a 2400 with Dell's sound card (Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 (D)
Card) and use with a Hitachi Flat Panel (model: CML 175SXWB) I wonder
if the built in speakers will sound that much better with the sound
card ?  Also if I don't get the sound card, how does the speakers in

As a stock pc (no added video card or sound card), can I run a flat
panel in analog mode?  Will the builtin speakers also work with this
PC  (flat panel is a Hitachi CML 175SXWB).  TIA
ps-  outa curiousity can the flat panel run in digital mode with

Trouble shutting down with XP Home
Computers are 8300 and 4600
Either they won't  shut down unless I turn off the power or
they are very slow.

How can I run the dell laptop monitor and an external monitor at the sale
time?

i got a dell dimension L933, specs intel p3 933mhz. power supply got them two
connecters to the motherboard. the motherboard is shot is there a way i can buy
a micro atx motherboard put in this computer and buy a new power supply other
then dell? because dell is to expensive, ty

Looks like my hard Drive is dead!  Where can I buy a clone hard drive?

Would like to extend my monitor cable on my lcd. VGA connected. How long can
I extend the cable for ? Currently, I believe the monitor has 4 foot cable.
Would like to move a computer about three more feet, bought a 3 foot cable
extension. Is this possible without losing my signal?

I was looking at Plextor DVD burners on the web, and noticed they have a new
712 - SA  burner. How would you hook this drive up using a SATA cable,than a
IDE cable?  I know you would need a computer with a SATA controller on the
motherboard. I am just interested in the technology ...

I have a Dell Dimension 8300. Can anyone say whether I can boot it from a
USB flash drive?
Can't find a straight answer on Web, inc. Dell pages.
The BIOS config. has an option under 'USB Emulation' for 'No Boot' and if it

I have WinXP pro on one computer, and Win XP home on the other. I was
thinking about upgrading the home system to Pro. I am your average computer
junkie user. I need some input from the group.
Thanks

Just purchased my 8400 system and it should arrive in the next week.
I didn't get a DVD burner because I want to add an "after market" +-
drive. A couple months ago I saw that everyone was recommending the
NEC 2500A drive. I noticed today though that there are some new NEC's

I've noticed a variety of notebooks offered on a police auction site (not
necessarily DELL). It includes the statement:

No Operating System included due to licensing regulations. All software,

My in-laws just purchased a Dell Dimension 2400 and are getting the Blue
Screen of Death and a mem dump error whenever they open Internet Explorer or
Outlook Express. Numerous calls the tech support and reinstalling XP Home
have not helped. Any ideas where to look to solve the ...