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Yeah, sounds like the best choice. Thanks for your input.

What is a good monitor to get for my dad? He likes to see things big on the screen and given that high quality monitors usually feature a high native resolution, what would be a good monitor for him? I was thinking of a 19 inch monitor with 1440x900 monitor which would be the lowest resolution...

I have a XPS 410 (Dimension 9200) and I got it because it is a very quiet system. However, after a few years, the system is not that quiet anymore due to some sort of vibration in the case. It makes a rattling noise of some kind and it pisses me the hell off. Sometimes I can just move the...

I have a BTX layout... will it still work?

Do you know if there is an alternative to the $80 power supply from PPC? What do I look for?

Thanks guys, looks like I'll have to shell out $84.99 in this dying economy. I was going to mention that my Dell is a BTX layout, but it seems that this is still compatible. Thanks guy for the quick answer to my seemingly complex problem!!

Hi all, I have a Dell Dimension 9200 (XPS 410) and due to a recent storm one the power lines connecting to my house fell off and all heavy electricity sucking appliances didn't work (washer, dryer). My dad tried turning on the dryer and every time he did it, the energy levels in the house...

Your 1905FP is actually a great monitor. It is either a Samsung PVA or AU Optronics P-MVA model. Either way, both panels are good all-around and are much better than the crappy TN panels. Nowadays, most "modern" monitors sold are TN panels. If you like your 1905FP, I'd suggest just keeping...

Thanks for all your reply guys, I especially enjoyed the information about the HP LP2275w because it is a S-PVA panel and all the other good discussions about TN panels. Further research, however, shows it has lots of problems and rarely is a customer that bought it happy with it, although it...

Where was this at jb_hafo?

I was thinking of getting a 22 inch monitor, because my 20 inch monitor is a little too high in resolution for my dad. He can't read the small print and actually prefers the a bigger, non-native resolution because the words are bigger. Anyway, coming from a Dell 2001FP (S-IPS) I know what a...

Cool, thanks for the pressurized air tip. I guess I'll have to unplug all the cables and then take this computer outside to blow some air on it so all that dust doesn't end up in my room. It's a hassle, but I guess necessary for maintenance. Cool, thanks again guys. You guys are the best. :)

Hi guys! I have a Dell Dimension 9200, better known as a XPS 410 and the front fan, which intakes the air to cool the CPU is terribly dirty and is making noises. Now this is supposed to be a silent computer and it was when I bought it, but now there is buzzing and vibrations and I think it...

How did you get Dell to replace your 2005FPW? My 2001FP recently broke and I was heart broken for some time. I'm convinced its easy to fix if anyone knew a little knowledge on monitors. I'm not sure if Dell would take it back because it is past its warranty period. I thought the same would...

So does anyone know what panel the Dell 1908FP is...or where to find out? I was always curious as to where they found out information like this. Where do I find out? I usually find out on HardForums..lol :p