Resolved Question: need some help with updating my system to run Diablo 3, can any one help?

I was wondering what I can do to my system to optimize its ability to run Diablo III. I am able to play starcraft II on low setting but I would like to be able to play on higher settings, at the LOWEST price possible. I would really appreciate any feedback anyone has. Here are my system specs: System Information report written at: 03/17/12 17:52:24 System Name: MEGATRON [System Summary] ItemValue OS NameMicrosoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic Version6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002 Other OS Description Not Available OS ManufacturerMicrosoft Corporation System NameMEGATRON System ManufacturerDell Inc. System ModelInspiron 530s System TypeX86-based PC ProcessorIntel(R) Celeron(R) CPU E3300 @ 2.50GHz, 2500 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s) BIOS Version/DateDell Inc. 1.0.18, 2/24/2009 SMBIOS Version2.5 Windows DirectoryC:\Windows System DirectoryC:\Windows\system32 Boot Device\Device\HarddiskVolume3 LocaleUnited States Hardware Abstraction LayerVersion = "6.0.6002.18005" User NameMegatron\ukno Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time Installed Physical Memory (RAM)2.00 GB Total Physical Memory2.00 GB Available Physical Memory795 MB Total Virtual Memory4.23 GB Available Virtual Memory2.60 GB Page File Space2.29 GB Page FileC:\pagefile.sys [Display] ItemValue NameNVIDIA GeForce 210 PNP Device IDPCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0A65&SUBSYS_13103842&REV_A2\4&22F4F1A2&0&0008 Adapter TypeGeForce 210, NVIDIA compatible Adapter DescriptionNVIDIA GeForce 210 Adapter RAM512.00 MB (536,870,912 bytes) Installed Driversnvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll Driver Version8.17.12.8562 INF Fileoem35.inf (Section004 section) Color PlanesNot Available Color Table Entries4294967296 Resolution1440 x 900 x 59 hertz Bits/Pixel32 Memory Address0xFB000000-0xFCFFFFFF Memory Address0xB0000000-0xCFFFFFFF Memory Address0xCE000000-0xCFFFFFFF I/O Port0x0000CF00-0x0000CF7F IRQ ChannelIRQ 16 I/O Port0x000003B0-0x000003BB I/O Port0x000003C0-0x000003DF Memory Address0xA0000-0xBFFFF Driverc:\windows\system32\drivers\nvlddmkm.sys (8.17.12.8562, 9.85 MB (10,327,360 bytes), 12/2/2011 2:39 PM) If you need more information let me know and ill try to find it. Thanks a bunch.

Voting Question: changed screeen resolution, input not detected!?

I recently got a radeon hd 5570 and whenever I change the screen resolution from 1440x900, it says input not detected but then it changes back after 15 secs. However one time I tried changing screen resolution from the notification area and this did not allow for the 15s safety readjust so I was stuck with input not detected. I tried rebooting many times, no luck. Then I went in safe mode but it won't allow me to go up to 1440x900 because safe mode doesn't load my gpu drivers needed so it defaults to trash onboard graphics. now this is all on my windows 7 64 bit I have windows xp installed on the same hd different partition and the only resolution that works is 1440 x 900. I tried changing to all the other resolutions i could but it didn't work. So the question is how can I change the settings on my windows 7 system files so screen resolution becomes 1440 x 900 while I'm booted onto windows xp? or is there anything else I can do from safe mode?
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Voting Question: How to solve Sims 3 service initialization error 0×039e8474?

Stats are: System Information Machine name: JOANNE-PC Operating System: Windows Vista? Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090805-0102) Language: Japanese (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Gateway System Model: GM5470E BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz Memory: 1918MB RAM Page File: 2807MB used, 1278MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 10 Display: Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_26011019&REV_A2 Display Memory: 825 MB Dedicated Memory: 121 MB Shared Memory: 703 MB Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll Driver Version: 8.17.0012.8562 (English) DDI Version: 9Ex Driver Attributes: Final Retail Sound: Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_10192801&REV_1000 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5361 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Sound Capture: Description: Aux (Realtek High Definition Audio) Default Sound Capture: Yes Default Voice Capture: Yes Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5361 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 1/18/2007 20:56:56, 1729632 bytes Cap Flags: 0x1 Format Flags: 0xFFFFF I've looked up other people having this issue being related to AVG, and I have tried disabling it before starting up the game, but I end with the same results. Any ideas?

Resolved Question: Can I replace/Upgrade the hard drive in my laptop?

Pretty much what I'm asking is, is it at all possible to get a replacement for my laptops dying hard drive? I'd really like to upgrade or get the exact same. Yes, I like to play demanding games on this critter. No I do not have an issue with lagged fps, don't make statements that my computer is crap, I want help and I'm stating what I use it for. I want a relevant answer to replacing the hard-drive. I don't have the money to get the desktop that I want yet so this laptop has to last me awhile longer, so please give hard drive suggestions according to my laptop specs because to tell you the truth I SUCK at hardware. That's why I'm in the uncomfortable position of gaming with a laptop and not a desktop -sigh-. So I need some help here, and again please be kind to this PC it's outdated, and this is the only problem I've had from it. I love it to bits like a favorite blanket. It's like a pet! Okay so system specs: ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 2/16/2012, 13:07:03 Machine name: MALON50001 Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.111025-0338) Language: Korean (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA System Model: Satellite P300 BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9300 @ 2.50GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz Memory: 3070MB RAM Page File: 1603MB used, 4736MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x9591) DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz) Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9591&SUBSYS_FF501179&REV_00 Display Memory: 1787 MB Dedicated Memory: 508 MB Shared Memory: 1279 MB Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor Driver Name: atiumdag.dll,atiumdva.dat,atitmmxx.dll Driver Version: 7.14.0010.0555 (English) DDI Version: 10 BGRA Supported: Yes Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 1/30/2008 18:16:10, 3032064 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: ------------- Sound Devices ------------- Description: Speakers (Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221) Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_14F1&DEV_5051&SUBSYS_1179FF5B&REV_1000 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: CHDART.sys Driver Version: 4.36.0006.0000 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: Yes Date and Size: 2/1/2008 14:46:08, 187904 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Conexant HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0xF1F Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Description: Digital Output Device (HDMI) (High Definition Audio Device) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1002&DEV_AA01&SUBSYS_00AA0100&REV_1000 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: HdAudio.sys Driver Version: 6.00.6002.18005 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: Yes Date and Size: 4/10/2009 23:43:02, 236544 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Microsoft HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0xF1F Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Description: SPDIF Interface (Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Again I know it's outdated, but at the end of the day it's all I have till I can get the desktop so please be kind ♥

Resolved Question: No display with new video card?

I purchased a new video card for my computer for gaming purposes. After installing the card into my computer upon start up my monitor goes to sleep, no video ect. I need to know why this is happening! The card I purchased: XFX HD 5770 Video Card 1 GB HD-577A-ZNFC Here are my specs: ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 2/15/2012, 17:33:23 Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.111025-0338) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Compaq-Presario System Model: GN578AA-ABA SR5233WM BIOS: BIOS Date: 10/01/07 17:10:01 Ver: 5.16 Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz Memory: 1534MB RAM Page File: 939MB used, 2395MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- Direct3D: 0/4 (retail) DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail) DirectInput: 0/5 (retail) DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail) DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail) DirectSound: 0/5 (retail) DirectShow: 0/6 (retail) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: Radeon X1300/X1550 Series Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x7146) DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz) Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_7146&SUBSYS_04021002&REV_00 Display Memory: 638 MB Dedicated Memory: 127 MB Shared Memory: 511 MB Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: HP w1907 Wide LCD Monitor Driver Name: atiumdag.dll,atiumdva.dat,atitmmxx.dll Driver Version: 7.14.0010.0590 (English) DDI Version: 9Ex BGRA Supported: Yes Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 6/3/2008 03:19:52, 3401216 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-3206-11CF-FC71-0824A1C2CA35} Vendor ID: 0x1002 Device ID: 0x7146 SubSys ID: 0x04021002 Revision ID: 0x0000 Revision ID: 0x0000 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C

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Resolved Question: how much fps will increase in a quad core ?

i currently have intel core 2 duo E2180 @ 2.00 GHz and sapphire radeon HD 5670 1GB GDDR5, 3GB DDR2 RAM. but, soon i will be changing my processor to amd phenom II X4 840 or athlon II X4 640.gta 4 lags like hell in my pc. here is the benchmark log with my current system Average FPS: 13.86 Duration: 32.39 sec CPU Usage: 85% System memory usage: 67% Video memory usage: 55% Graphics Settings Video Mode: 1440 x 900 (75 Hz) Texture Quality: High Shadow Quality: Off Reflection Resolution: Very High Water Quality: Very High Texture Filter Quality: Anisotropic x16 Night Shadows: Off View Distance: 10 Detail Distance: 10 Hardware Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 5670 Video Driver version: 8.17.10.1107 Audio Adapter: Speakers (VIA High Definition Audio) Intel® Pentium® Dual CPU E2180 @ 2.00GHz the question is if i change my processor to the above mentioned processor will i get a fps boost like 40 fps on above settings ?

Resolved Question: What Can I Upgrade On My Desktop PC?

I've got an HP Slimline S3713W I'm no gamer or editor but i do a little bit of it.I need to know if i can upgrade my video card cpu whatever to make it faster.It currently has 3GB but soon to be 4GB in it The specs are down below.Some told me i could put the Asus ATI Radeon HD6450 Silence 1GB in my computer is this true? Here our the specs: Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.111025-0338) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion System Model: NC733AA-ABA s3713w BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Dual Core Processor 4450e (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz Memory: 2942MB RAM Page File: 2472MB used, 3630MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_2A66103C&REV_A2 Display Memory: 1336 MB Dedicated Memory: 121 MB Shared Memory: 1215 MB Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: HP w1907 Wide LCD Monitor Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll Driver Version: 7.15.0011.7568 (English) DDI Version: 9Ex BGRA Supported: Yes Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 9/27/2008 01:51:00, 5693440 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes