Lookin for a Geek

[ylexot]

If that's all she does, you might consider ditching the computer and getting a tablet like the Nexus 7.

[koan00]

Originally Posted by Dupontster

I took it out. (see pics)
Service tag on computer is DN3KR61
Express Service Code is 29694899593

Thanks, that was very helpful. As the other poster mentions, that card was a TV tuner card.

Based on your service tag information, it looks like you have an integrated video card based on the intel 865G chipset.

First thing I'd do is get the software side fixed (ie the screensaver can run without error). I first suggest installing the latest Intel supplied Driver.

If that doesn't work, try the latest one Dell provides (which appears a bit older than the Intel one). Here is latest Dell driver

Hopefully that will fix the software issue, and the resolution issue is a simple fix after that..

[Dupontster]

Originally Posted by koan00

Thanks, that was very helpful. As the other poster mentions, that card was a TV tuner card.

Based on your service tag information, it looks like you have an integrated video card based on the intel 865G chipset.

First thing I'd do is get the software side fixed (ie the screensaver can run without error). I first suggest installing the latest Intel supplied Driver.

If that doesn't work, try the latest one Dell provides (which appears a bit older than the Intel one). Here is latest Dell driver

Hopefully that will fix the software issue, and the resolution issue is a simple fix after that..

Thanks to all, I tried all of this and none of it would load. I think we are going to go on and make the decision as to what we are going to do with this antique. Probably end up with a new computer

[Baja28 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Dupontster

Thanks to all, I tried all of this and none of it would load. I think we are going to go on and make the decision as to what we are going to do with this antique. Probably end up with a new computer

Laptops and tablets are cheap these days.

[ylexot]

Nexus 7:
https://play.google.com/store/device...9oc3BhX2F0dCJd

$199 for the 16GB model
$249 for the 32GB model
$299 for the 32GB model with mobile data on AT&T

[Dupontster]

We were in Best Buy Saturday and she saw the new Ipad... "Dayumn, I really like this. Will probably do all I want to do." $500.00 but if you buy it from them, you can get a year of Geek Squad for up to 3 units for $99.00. Still thinkin!

[czygvtwkr]

Originally Posted by Dupontster

We were in Best Buy Saturday and she saw the new Ipad... "Dayumn, I really like this. Will probably do all I want to do." $500.00 but if you buy it from them, you can get a year of Geek Squad for up to 3 units for $99.00. Still thinkin!

Wouldn't use Geek Squad if they paid me $99 a year.

[SoMdDude]

Originally Posted by czygvtwkr

Wouldn't use Geek Squad if they paid me $99 a year.

Exactly! Save your $99 IMHO

[Dupontster]

What you all say about this... Deal or no deal?

Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktop 4GB Memory 1TB Hard Drive K410-57310567 - Best Buy

[DoWhat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Dupontster

What you all say about this... Deal or no deal?

Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktop 4GB Memory 1TB Hard Drive K410-57310567 - Best Buy

Looks like a decent price.
But to tell you the truth, you are better off building your own desktop computer.
If I can do it, anyone can. It is not very hard to do.