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How much is my computer worth?

Forum in Computer Builds | By diabIek

Published 6 days agoTue, 19 Mar 2019 03:31:13 -0700

Last Reply Since you say your computer is from 2005, it will most likely not be worth much. Wait a few decades before deciding to make a profit from selling it. Zhaybib,

Since you say your comput...

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:30:33 -0700 4 days ago ⇒

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How long does it take to build a PC?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:43:59 -0800

Last Reply It's doable within a few hours as long as the build that you're doing is something that you're familiar with in advance. If it's your first build, rea... August R. Garcia,

It's doable within a few...

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:47:58 -0800 3 weeks ago ⇒

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What is a good way to monitor my CPU usage?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:59:17 -0800

Last Reply 1. Go to the Search Menu. 2. Search Resource Monitors in the box and open the application. 3. You will directed to the Overview Tab. Here you ca... roxblade,

1. Go to the Search Menu....

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:47:14 -0800 3 weeks ago ⇒

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How hot is too hot for a GPU?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:59:07 -0800

Last Reply First of all, this answer will be near perfect because all GPU units respond differently than others, so heating depends on a big factor in what you a... roxblade,

First of all, this answer...

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:46:40 -0800 3 weeks ago ⇒

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What is the difference between an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:07 -0800

Last Reply Raspberry Pi is a mini Computer capable of running multiple programs at one time whereas Arduino is a micro-controller which repeatedly runs one... roxblade,

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:45:48 -0800 3 weeks ago ⇒

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Raspberry Pi uses? What can you actually do with these?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:17 -0800

Last Reply Raspberry PI is a pocket-sized cheap computer which can be plugged into a screen, it uses keyboard and mouse. It was launched for people to experiment... roxblade,

Raspberry PI is a pocket-...

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:45:10 -0800 3 weeks ago ⇒

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How to turn a laptop into a desktop? Doable? Thoughts?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:44:59 -0800

Last Reply What kind of issues? Speed issues? Well in that case, even if you turn it into a desktop, the issues will persist. If you want to create a desktop... roxblade,

What kind of issues? Spee...

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:38:28 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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How long does a MacBook Pro last on average? Thinking of switching

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:58:54 -0800

Last Reply A MacBook Pro is one of the most durable laptop products out there. From the software point of view, I'd say most laptops (non-Apple) have a life span... roxblade,

A MacBook Pro is one of t...

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:11:22 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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What type of processor memory is located on the processor chip (processor die)?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:27 -0800

Last Reply The answer to this question from some D-tier textbook is "level 1 cache."Related: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-cpu-cache/ https://www.q... August R. Garcia,

The answer to this questi...

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:18:04 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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Why is RAM so expensive? And where can I mortgage my first-born son to pay for some DDR4?

Articles in Computer Builds | By roxblade

Published 2 months agoTue, 22 Jan 2019 10:12:05 -0800 | Last update 1 month agoMon, 18 Feb 2019 23:49:31 -0800

Last Reply curse these ---memory merchants--- CarrotKun,

curse these ---memory mer...

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 13:37:01 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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Is OutletPC legit?

Forum in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:57:37 -0800

Last Reply PCPartPicker has listed them, so they're pretty legit. There are surely the usual concerns that August highlights but additionally, there have been re... roxblade,

PCPartPicker has listed t...

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:29:02 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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How to update SSD Firmware?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 16:02:51 -0800

MoreI'm pretty sure that my SSD Firmware is a little out of date. How do I check to see if it i

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How to get free computer parts? Could I get them if I wrote reviews?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:23:37 -0800

MoreI need to get some free computer parts but I don't know where to seek them. Do you know of

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How cna I check my RAM frequency?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:55:04 -0800

MoreI am looking to improve the performance of my computer, is there a place that I can go to check m

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How to increase Internet speed on Windows 10?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:54:54 -0800

MoreI have a computer with Windows 10 installed. I was wondering if there was anything at the softwar

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What does virtual memory actually do?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:46:53 -0800

MoreI am trying to build my own computer from scratch. I have had a lot of help from other people.

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How much video memory do I need?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:36:52 -0800

MoreI am in the process of building my own computer. I could use some advice on how much memory I sh

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How to remotely restart a computer with IP-address?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 1 month agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:09:50 -0800

MoreI have a question regarding remote controlling a computer. If I have an IP address, is it possibl

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When will GPU prices drop?

Forum in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:57:27 -0800

Last Reply The last I heard, people stopped mining those cock-sucking cryptocurrencies with graphics cards, because it is now no longer profitable, and you must... August R. Garcia,

The last I heard, people...

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:20:40 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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Solid State Drives vs. Hard Drives: Should you spend your precious coins on a drive upgrade?

Articles in Computer Builds | By David Silvester

Published 2 months agoMon, 21 Jan 2019 08:34:19 -0800 | Last update 2 months agoMon, 21 Jan 2019 14:58:24 -0800

Last Reply Another note: Hard drives and solid state drives generally have a lifespan of 3-10 years. More information: https://www.compuram.de/... August R. Garcia,

Another note:

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:22:02 -0800 1 month ago ⇒

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Fix Xbox one stuck on green screen?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 3 months agoSun, 16 Dec 2018 09:26:49 -0800

Last Reply This is not something I'd call very common, but I've known people stuggle with this green screen problem with their Xbox One every now and the... roxblade,

This is not something I&#...

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:33:50 -0800 2 months ago ⇒

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How do I fix "dell error code 2000-0142"?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 3 months agoSun, 16 Dec 2018 09:42:50 -0800

Last Reply Looks like the error indicates that there is a problem with related to reading from the computer's (hard/solid state) drive. This could be:... August R. Garcia,

Looks like the error indi...

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:10:54 -0800 2 months ago ⇒

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Can you build a computer without a case?

Forum in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 2 months agoWed, 16 Jan 2019 23:08:58 -0800 | Last update 1 month agoTue, 19 Feb 2019 16:01:09 -0800

Last Reply As they say, "yes, it's very possible, not even that hard if you know what you're doing." Picture related: A crime against go... August R. Garcia,

As they say, "yes, i...

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:12:17 -0800 2 months ago ⇒

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