Time to Replace Computer
Jun 27, 2022 18:47:02 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
It's a mid-range Dell gaming desktop running Windo... (show quote)
After you clean and reseat the memory, try removing the graphics card and just run on the motherboard’s graphics. That will remove one more possibility.
Has anyone looked at the logs? Go to computer management and look through the system log. When you get to a critical event, look at the verbiage, and it will tell you what application, driver or hardware caused the crash - that’s an excellent diagnostic. Then run a complete memory diagnostic.
Jun 27, 2022 19:35:05 #
TriX wrote:
After you clean and reseat the memory, try removing the graphics card and just run on the motherboard’s graphics. That will remove one more possibility.
Has anyone looked at the logs? Go to computer management and look through the system log. When you get to a critical event, look at the verbiage, and it will tell you what application, driver or hardware caused the crash - that’s an excellent diagnostic. Then run a complete memory diagnostic.
Has anyone looked at the logs? Go to computer management and look through the system log. When you get to a critical event, look at the verbiage, and it will tell you what application, driver or hardware caused the crash - that’s an excellent diagnostic. Then run a complete memory diagnostic.
I would be surprised if you buy a Dell that came with a graphic card and still has an on board video.
Jun 27, 2022 22:16:55 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I would be surprised if you buy a Dell that came with a graphic card and still has an on board video.
It’s a function of the CPU (most Intel CPUs have on-chip graphics). No guarantees for a proprietary machine like a Dell, but I’ve never seen a MB that didn’t have either a VGA, HDMI, display port or DVI port on the MB rear panel. You can buy Intel CPUs with the graphics disabled with an “F” suffix (which Dell may have been done to save a few $), but worth a look/try.
And by all means, check the log files - the answer lies there.
Jun 28, 2022 01:47:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
That is a powersaver setting in Setup. As long as you can access Setup, push F2 several times when the Dell logo appears at boot.I don't know but I have (actually issued) a Dell l... (show quote)
Jun 28, 2022 05:17:35 #
Laramie wrote:
That is a powersaver setting in Setup. As long as you can access Setup, push F2 several times when the Dell logo appears at boot.
I tried that and it didn't work
Jun 29, 2022 18:51:14 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Having constant problems with my Dell gaming computer. "Blue Screen of Death" is becoming a common occurrence, at least once per day with constant crashes between times. Several trips to the computer repair shop has not fixed anything. I want a Windows desk top machine and Intel Processor other than that I am open to all suggestions. My maximum budget is $1,500.
Are you sure it's the computer? Have you checked the operating system? It could be a glitch in the OS and a simple restore could fix your problem.
Just a thought.
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