paul l
I bought a new compaq computer that reviews say is OK for a cheap computer. But it said that one of it's negitives is that it has got to much bloatware.
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By "Bloatware" I take it you are referring to the productivity and trail software the manufacturer added on to it? You also have to realize, Bloatware is a term used today for regular programs that have been made with the extra HDD space and massive RAM PC's are being made with or can be upgraded to accommodate. These aren't junk programs but made without size constraints.
To get rid of any program on your PC/Laptop you can utilize the Add/Remove Program feature under Control Panel (START - Control Panel - Add/Remove Program). Simply find the program you want removed and uninstall it.
That's always the first step. After you are done make sure you have a registry cleaner (CCleaner is a really good one, yes there are two C's. It is a free download/usable from CNet). This will get rid of the left over bits that can play havoc with your system over time. Also, do a "Search" for any word/phase or manufacturer information on your system. If it is found, delete it and then empty the garbage bin.
That was actually the easy way. Now for something a bit more time consuming:
If you have your OS reinstall disc, keep it handy. You're going to want to copy over all files, pix, vids, and docs you wish to keep and put them on a removable/external HDD. Now, with the OS disc, reinstall the OS, however this time you will not upload any of the extra's from (usually) a separate CD. If the upload asks you to do a full install automatically (they always say that's the easiest or "recommended")and also gives you the choice to do a manual install (where you pick and choose which extra programs to upload) choose the manual upload. Once you are done with loading only the OS and whatever extra utilities you wanted, you'll have a blank slate to put all the programs you saved on the removable HDD back on your system.
With the second option you'll have the peace of mind that your system will run faster (depending what's going at start-up) and have more HDD space.
I do hope this was helpful info for you.
Good luck
By "Bloatware" I take it you are referring to the productivity and trail software the manufacturer added on to it? You also have to realize, Bloatware is a term used today for regular programs that have been made with the extra HDD space and massive RAM PC's are being made with or can be upgraded to accommodate. These aren't junk programs but made without size constraints.
To get rid of any program on your PC/Laptop you can utilize the Add/Remove Program feature under Control Panel (START - Control Panel - Add/Remove Program). Simply find the program you want removed and uninstall it.
That's always the first step. After you are done make sure you have a registry cleaner (CCleaner is a really good one, yes there are two C's. It is a free download/usable from CNet). This will get rid of the left over bits that can play havoc with your system over time. Also, do a "Search" for any word/phase or manufacturer information on your system. If it is found, delete it and then empty the garbage bin.
That was actually the easy way. Now for something a bit more time consuming:
If you have your OS reinstall disc, keep it handy. You're going to want to copy over all files, pix, vids, and docs you wish to keep and put them on a removable/external HDD. Now, with the OS disc, reinstall the OS, however this time you will not upload any of the extra's from (usually) a separate CD. If the upload asks you to do a full install automatically (they always say that's the easiest or "recommended")and also gives you the choice to do a manual install (where you pick and choose which extra programs to upload) choose the manual upload. Once you are done with loading only the OS and whatever extra utilities you wanted, you'll have a blank slate to put all the programs you saved on the removable HDD back on your system.
With the second option you'll have the peace of mind that your system will run faster (depending what's going at start-up) and have more HDD space.
I do hope this was helpful info for you.
Good luck
What power supply do I need to run 2 x GTX 580 in SLI?
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I have an Alienware computer and I upgraded from a GTX 295 graphics card to a single GTX 580. I tried to find info on how much is the power supply, but it doesn't say.
Now I want to get a 2nd GTX 580, and was wondering if my power supply would support it.
Is there any way to find out how much watt is the power supply, if it doesn't say on the power supply or the system specs?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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I would also make sure you have at least 60 amps on the 12v rail to power 2 of those. This will leave some headroom so your PSU isn't running at 100% output all the time. Each card draws overs 25a. You can have a 700-800w PSU and have lousy 12v amperage.
PS. The GTX 580 is a waste of money compared to the GTX 570 at current pricing with almost same specs. Don't waste your money on another one
I would also make sure you have at least 60 amps on the 12v rail to power 2 of those. This will leave some headroom so your PSU isn't running at 100% output all the time. Each card draws overs 25a. You can have a 700-800w PSU and have lousy 12v amperage.
PS. The GTX 580 is a waste of money compared to the GTX 570 at current pricing with almost same specs. Don't waste your money on another one
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