An experiment with using a Galaxy Nexus as a dektop computer. Update: Part 2 is now ready: www.youtube.com
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When getting a new system or upgrading an existing computer one thing that most people consider high on the list is great graphics. Video and graphical content is the core of the computing and entertainment experience. Before you begin you need to find out what type of expansion slot your PC has inside of it for video. The first slot next to the power supply is usually the PCI Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) expansion slot. It will be visibly different from the other expansion slots (usually PCI). You will need to remove the side of the computer to access the expansion slots and verify that the video is in slot 1. Next you need to select a new video card to purchase. There are many on the market and various connections (like PCI-Express or PCI) which can be confusing. For most PCs the video will be a version of PCI-Express. It should be noted that PCI slots are not cross-compatible with PCI-Express. When selecting a new video card there a re a number of things you should consider beyond the best price:
GPU (graphics processing unit) or not? GPUs are computer chips on the video card itself. Memory size - the bigger the memory the better the graphics Memory speed - DDR3 (double data rate) is twice the speed of DDR2 External ports - HDMI will send sound and video while DVI/VGA are the standards for monitors Expansion slot size (some desktops have half height slots due to design)Once you have the video card it's just a matter of opening the desktop case to access the expansion slots and replacing the card in the first slot with your new purchase. Installation is simple even for the novice as the manufacturer provides detailed instructions.
Don't be surprised if your system will require additional updates.
When you start-up your system it should auto identify the graphics card and attempt to find the driver. In Windows this may or may not identify your new video card but don't worry. Once the system is booted you can go in and fix the video driver by selecting [Start->Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager] will pull up a listing of all the drivers. Select the [Display Adapters] and right-click the item listed. On this menu select [Update Driver] and follow the Hardware Update Wizard. After everything is complete you can right-click on your desktop and choose a video resolution or access the vendor's control panel (like ATI or NVIDIA) to set the display.
Suggest How to Install a New Video Card to Your Desktop Computer IssuesQuestion by questionette: I need help making a decision...(tv vs. computer)? Oookay so I've been doing some research on computers and tv's because I REALLY want one...but the trouble is I can only afford either or. My budget is 1k (hopefully less so I can eat, lol) these = my options: 1. PC's For my computer I really want something with a lot of hard drive G's because I like downloading a lot of stuff. So I'd match this desktop http://shop1.frys.com/product/5622581?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG with this monitor http://shop1.frys.com/product/5019925?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG 2. Laptop I found this on best buy, it's still got 250G RAM and it's a pretty good price. When looking at this I was thinking about laptops being less of a hassle than PC's http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8771279&type=product&id=1203815723334 3. TV's Okay, so should I get a 22" or a 32"?? I don't know how big those are...but I figure 32" is a decent size...but the 22" is a good price.... http://shop1.frys.com/product/5625261?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG (con't in details) (con't) Here's the 32" http://shop1.frys.com/product/5524280?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ...which brings me to my last choice. The 32" doubles as a PC monitor, so should I get the desktop and the 32" to get it all??? What do you guys think would be my best deal?? THANK YOU SO MUCH for reading and replying...I know it's a long post... Best answer for I need help making a decision...(tv vs. computer)?:
Answer by KoN
I would get the 32 and the desktop...if u want just the desktop u can pick up a TV tuner card for like 60$ that will let u watch tv on ur computer but i'm not sure how great the quality is on those.
Answer by Nate
I would reccommend that you go for the laptop. With the internet today you can watch many shows and get the news as well as the weather. And since it's a laptop, you can take it anywhere you want!
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