Need new CPU for desktop pc

bagby

bagby wrote: »

I've tried pressing f8 and safe mode but message is multi 0disc 0rdisk0partition 1 windows system32 ha l dll and another error message the same but ending in kd com.dll

I've ordered this caddy dynamode usb hd 2.5-bn 2.5 sata to be picked up in the morning from pc world.

NiftyDigits

bagby wrote: »

I've ordered this caddy dynamode usb hd 2.5-bn 2.5 sata to be picked up in the morning from pc world.

Is it a SATA drive?? Don't think so. Nor is it a laptop drive.

Cancel the order.

Moreover, you don't need a caddy if you simply buy the new drive.

bagby

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Post #16. Unplug everything, take off side of PC Tower. Give it a bit of a clean. Swap the old hard drive with the new.
Install Windows to the new hard drive. Once machine is back up and running, you can plug the old drive in(in one way or another) and copy the data needed, over.

The Lenovo wouldn't be my choice at that price point. It's specification is not much better than this Acer Aspire XC-603 for £129.99

The issue with the ACER is that you would need to install an OS for yourself.
Not difficult if you are not afraid.

What operating system would I use. Do I buy windows 7 or 8? From ebuyer or pc world type place and is it just downloading the disc? Or if not what does it involve?

bagby

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Is it a SATA drive?? Don't think so. Nor is it a laptop drive.

Cancel the order.

Moreover, you don't need a caddy if you simply buy the new drive.

Ok thanks. I was to pay for it in store.

closed

havent seen anything yet suggesting a new drive is required.

you can get at your data without a caddy, for the price of a blank cd, but you need somewhere to put it

NiftyDigits

closed wrote: »

havent seen anything yet suggesting a new drive is required.

you can get at your data without a caddy, for the price of a blank cd, but you need somewhere to put it

One could attempt to repair the install, but a bit of internal maintenance is probably long overdue(noisy fan) and for £10 the OP has peace of mind that he won't accidentally overwrite his data.

bagby

NiftyDigits wrote: »

It would be a matter of your choice. Windows 8 is the default for the machine. In order to install Windows 7, you would need to 'update' the PC's firmware. The new firmware is supplied by eBuyer.

A couple of extra hoops, but that is why the price is so low.

I've ordered the hard drive. If it was easier I would go with windows 8 then.
Do I buy discs to upload windows 8. Do you put it in cd drive and upload or is it more complicated than that? Thanks

NiftyDigits

bagby wrote: »

What operating system would I use. Do I buy windows 7 or 8? From ebuyer or pc world type place and is it just downloading the disc? Or if not what does it involve?

It would be a matter of your choice. Windows 8 is the default for the machine. In order to install Windows 7, you would need to 'update' the PC's firmware. The new firmware is supplied by eBuyer.

You could download the disc in the first instance, in order to test the machine.

A couple of extra hoops, but that is why the price is so low.

NiftyDigits

bagby wrote: »

I've ordered the hard drive. If it was easier I would go with windows 8 then.
Do I buy discs to upload windows 8. Do you put it in cd drive and upload or is it more complicated than that? Thanks

The hard drive or the PC?

You would put it in the DVD drive and reboot to begin the install.

bagby

NiftyDigits wrote: »

The hard drive or the PC?

You would put it in the DVD drive and reboot to begin the install.

Hdd I've ordered.

I've been looking at windows 8 disc would it be 32 bit or 64 bit. Just would like to make sure I am able to put the os on the acer before I buy it.