upgrade for starcraft2

[gmcrepair]

Let us know how it goes.

 

[JGoslee]

Okay, the power supply I got only has one black S-ATA connecter (well, two that are on a short leash with each other). One fits in the CD drive, but apparently I need one for the hard drive, too - or what I'm pretty sure is the hard drive. Any suggestions? Do I have to get a new hard drive that will fit one of the other peripheral connectors?

 

[shozzking]

Your PSU should have a couple of molex connectors (the ones with 4 round holes on both the front and back), there may be a molex to sata connector that came with it. If not then you can go down to a computer store and pick one up.

It looks like theres a microcenter in your city: http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/st_davids.html

This is what you'd want: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0260717

 

[JGoslee]

Just got back from Microcenter with the new connector and finished the rebuild.
Here's the new specs...

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 530
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 636MB used, 3796MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9442)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9442&SUBSYS_21B41458&REV_00
Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: SyncMaster 2033SW/2033SWPLUS,SyncMaster Magic CX2033SW(Analog)
Monitor Max Res: 1600,900

The computer started right up and updated everything. I think it worked out well. Thanks for everyones help!

 

[gmcrepair]

Nice system. Glad it works.

 

[JGoslee]

update... I went out and got starcraft 2 last night and I happy to say I'm able to play it on the highest settings with no problems. The graphics look incredible!
One question I do have is. It sounds like theres a fan running at all times when the computer is on, and when I'm playing the game its much louder. Is this normal?

 

[iPwn]

Yea it's normal, your computer is trying to cool itself down by powering up the fans. If you want the silent treatment, I would suggest looking into water cooling, but this is definitely not for the faint of heart!

 

[gmcrepair]

Yes totally and utterly normal.