I am wanting to replace parts in my pc to better equip it for gaming without spending $1,000's. However, I'm not really sure where to start because I've never done this before. I've replaced a hard drive in my laptop, but that's it. I know that I want to upgrade to an SSD. Do I need to start with the motherboard? How do I know the best parts to get that are compatible with the parts I don't need to replace? Any advice would be appreciated!
Hp compaq 6200 pro mt pc
intel i5 2400 @ 3.10 ghz, 3101 mhz, 4 cores
BaseBoard Hp 1497
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
2 500gb hdd
...Not really sure what other information would be needed, but like I said before, any advice or info is appreciated!
https://reddit.com/r/buildapc/
https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/
These links will be helpful I believe. You can ask for advices on the subreddit while you can check for compatibility on pcpartpicker.
Have fun.
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Hi folks. Firstly, could some kind mod please create an Archos Gen9 category, and move this thread into it? You will then be beyond wonderful...
I've been looking at potential tablets for awhile, and am attracted to the Archos Gen9 devices coming out for their potential modability. I'm keen for feedback on this, and to start a discussion thread. Please post for your ideas and comments.
What interests me most:
1. They run an omap4 chipset, which is well supported (with graphics acceleration) under Ubuntu's arm port. Also, Texa Instruments, the makers of the omap chips, have a great linux community around them.
2. They have 2 x 1.5 ghz processors, along with a myriad of other goodies in their chips
3. Both the 80 and 101 models have options for a hard drive. The hard drive interests me less than the space put aside to put one in, and the sata conector that goes along with it. My hopes are it's relatively easy to open up the tablet, then switch out the drive for a fast ssd. Toshiba has a 7mm ssd drive coming out that works with a sata connection. Otherwise, a 5mm 1.8inch mini-sata drive might work, if it was packed out.
4. The last couple versions of the Archos system seem to have a developers version with it, so (hopefully) one could replace Armstrong with Ubuntu's arm port with minimal hassle. Regardless, a modified Ubuntu image should work fine with this device.
Anyone keen on this? I'd like to know your thoughts on hardware modability, and alternative software that can load on these devices. I'm looking at replacing my netbook with a tablet, and seems these upcoming Archos devices might be just the ticket. Lastly, does anyone know if the 16gb solid state drives shipping with the lighter models are likely to be soldiered onto the board, or is it possible to swap them with something else, like the ssd drives included in the eepc's and acer netbooks. Cheers.
Its way to early to create a Gen9 Forum
The Gen8ers released Early November here and the forum started december
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2. They have 2 x 1.5 ghz processors, along with a myriad of other goodies in their chips
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Well, one processor, but 2x 1.5GHz cores.
Apparently the G9 101 flash versions will only have a 1GHz chip (probably the OMAP 4430), as well as the G9 80 8GB model. The other models will be clocked at 1.5GHz, running the OMAP 4460.
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80 G9 8GB: 1.0GHz 299$
80 G9 16GB: 1.5GHz 329$
80 G9 250GB: 1.5GHz 369$
101 G9 8GB: 1.0GHz 369$
101 G9 16GB: 1.0GHz 399$
101 G9 250GB: 1.5GHz 469$
Source: https://store.archos.com/archos-p-5016.html
https://store.archos.com/archos-p-5017.html
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4. The last couple versions of the Archos system seem to have a developers version with it, so (hopefully) one could replace Armstrong with Ubuntu's arm port with minimal hassle. Regardless, a modified Ubuntu image should work fine with this device.
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Not really any reason for Archos to not include an SDE like they have been for the last two generations.
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does anyone know if the 16gb solid state drives shipping with the lighter models are likely to be soldiered onto the board, or is it possible to swap them with something else, like the ssd drives included in the eepc's and acer netbooks. Cheers.
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They aren't solid state drives. Theyr'e flash memory chips, and yes they are soldered on the board. They will likely operate the exact same way as last generation's chip, where they hosted the OS and the app storage, so they won't be replacable.
Also, it isn't way too early to start a G9 section. Most major hyped phones that come out get a section a month or so before they come out. Around next month would be a good time to start a G9 section (or start it now and have the mod for it make an announcement, and then only make a "General" section until they actually come out). People will continually post about the G9 devices here in the G8 section, because this is the only Archos section on XDA. If there were a G9 section, we could keep things separated.
Thanks for that Harfainx. Of course, that makes more sense about the flash memory chips. I still wonder how modable the rest of ths flash based units are, but think I'll be going for the hard drive versions, and pulling them apart. I'm still stoked Archos is putting in a sata hard disk to begin with, hers should be heaps more options for hacking it.
And yes, if this is the only place for people to post on XDA about the gen9 devices, this is where they will go. The fact that people are already posting means thaf we should have an area setup for gen9. Or at least have and archos area, with gen 8 and 9 under it. Cheers.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17763739
for the new g9 forum
Hello, I bought a tablet off Ebay...I would link it but I noticed that I can't just of yet...I've googled and found out it has no name brand.
It's rooted, but I can't get the TWC app to work on it nor my daughters tablet which is an iview.
Below are the specs:
CPU Boxchip A10, Cortex A8, 1.2GHz UPto1.5G
Operating system
Android 4.0
Screen
Size 7" TFT LCD
Resolution 800 * 480 pixels, 16:9
Touch Screen Full Size,High sensitive touch capacitive screen
System Memory
Memory DDR3 512MB
ROM 8GB FLASH, hard disk storage can be upgraded to 32GB
Camera
300 000 Front camera
Communication
Wifi support WIFI 802.11 b / g / n
3G support for plug-in 3G USB interface
I/O Port
Interface high-speed USB OTG(mini USB 5pin),
HDMI interface(mini HDMI),
high-speed USB OTG(mini USB 5pin),
HDMI interface(mini HDMI),
TF card slot,
3.5mm stereo headphone jack,
DC input
It's an Allwinner A10 cpu, I was able to get the Allwinner app on the market to work with my daughters, but I listed my tablet for sale and I'm sure it prob works with it as well.
Any help is greatly appreciated. I am looking at getting the Ainol Novo 7 Elf, does anyone have any info on that if I'm lucky enough to get that?
Thanks in advance.
The ELF is a great Tablet for its price. I own one since a week. There are also some great ROMS out there. I flashed Feiyu Mod now i have full Market accses. And the touchscreen is also much more responsive.
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The elf doesn't have full market access right out of box? I plan on getting mine off eBay once I get rid of this no namer I have. Glad to hear there are some roms for it.
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The ELF is a great Tablet for its price. I own one since a week. There are also some great ROMS out there. I flashed Feiyu Mod now i have full Market accses. And the touchscreen is also much more responsive.
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The elf doesn't have full market
Specs sound good
I don't know how much developer attention this is going to see. Less popular tablets don't get the mods & roms the touchpad, xoom, galaxy, transformer & all get.
It looks like a real sweet tablet for the price. My ballpark number is under 190 bucks and all the ones you listed below I've done searches on and I can't see paying pass 200 dollars for I would love the galaxy 2, that seems nice as well but it's over how much I'm willing to spend.
Maybe one day something will be out for it. I can buy an elf for 164.95 which isn't bad with the 1024x600 screen and 1gb of ram..
Is there other tablets out there I am missing under 190 dollars that I am not seeing which would be better than the Elf?
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I don't know how much developer attention this is going to see. Less popular tablets don't get the mods & roms the touchpad, xoom, galaxy, transformer & all get.
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Hey guys just wondering, i just bought a new tablet from amazon , the TABTRONICS 8GB M009S 7" Capacitive Android tablet PC (link http://www.amazon.co.uk/TABTRONICS-...tablet/dp/B006T099XE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top )
here is the spec-
CPU : A10 1.2 GHz
Graphics Processor : Mali 400 MHz
Touchscreen : 5 point multi touch capacitive
resolution 800 x 480
Operating System : Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Memory : 1GB RAM DDR3 / 8GB NAND FLASH STORAGE
Flash - upgradeable by Micro SD memory card (max 16GB) WiFi : 802.11 b/g/n
I am wondering if it is possible to root this device ,with it running 4.0 being a bit harder, i own an xperia play so i know a thing or 2 about this device , but my questions lay with what method is best , what if there is any device usb files i can use for it and also what roms are comapitble ?
I am very clued up so any advice or explanation or directions will be useful
cheers
I don't think so. It's one of those obscure tablets that no one has really heard about. It has a unique processor b/c it's custom made by that company and dont't think anybody has worked on it.
If you are looking for a good, rooting tablet, try the Nexus 7.
Thanks for the advice. I only got this to kind of introduce me to the Tablet world. The Nexus 7 is definitely on my top must have
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There might be a way to do it. I know my friend got a cheap $80 tablet off of Amazon that just said Google on the back. It had no brand name what so ever on it. It turned out to be a wondermedia wm 8600 or something like that running some hacked gingerbread version with a fake market. It had an old touch screen, not even capacitive. I found a tool designed to root it and put official market on it and everything, and it worked for like 50 different models that were similar. It didn't make it great, but it worked better and at least had the official market. Maybe there is something like that for yours.
I can't think of the name of the program, but try looking at your model number info and try searching for that specific on Google. You never know what you might find.
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Will this post help anyhow?
Hi,
take a look, if you are still looking for it ..this is for Cortex-A9 model, but ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39565340
Regards,
I did some more checking and I'm wondering if most Android apps are compatible with both Intel Atom and Arm processors. My concern is giving an Atom-based tablet to a relative and having her favorite games and apps not run on an x86 architecture.
Here's the tablet: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231269
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.
PS: Love XDA for the great help and knowledge I have gained over the years
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I did some more checking and I'm wondering if most Android apps are compatible with both Intel Atom and Arm processors. My concern is giving an Atom-based tablet to a relative and having her favorite games and apps not run on an x86 architecture.
Here's the tablet: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231269
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.
PS: Love XDA for the great help and knowledge I have gained over the years
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When compared to ARM , x86 has less number of Apps support . But now a days with increase in Intel products its gaining more support . I had seen fifa and some other games had no support for x86 in past . I would suggest ARM instead of x86 if I had to ...
Thank you for the response.
I purchased the tablet from Staples for $170 CAD, new and sealed in a box. I was interested in a 10" tablet with an HD screen. I see that most 10" tablets have a 1200x800 screen while the Asus has a 1980 x 1200 screen. Any tablets I could find with a HD screen were over $300 CAD.
I will try out the tablet and, if it doesn't support the apps my relative needs, I can return if for a refund.
Reading so much things about Chromebook that I want now test by myself but which one should i buy...Acer R11, Asus flip, HP 14 ...lenovo ?
I'm loosing my mind... Could you help me to choice referring your experiences
Thanks
Asus Chromebook Flip because it has support for Android apps from Google Play Store.
older refurbs can work well
This might not be the direction you wanrt to go, but I liked the acer c720 (refurb).
Successfully ran crouton (trusty( on it (more like "briskly walked" crouton on it).
The version I had could not be reasonably upgraded from 2 GB of RAM.
I found a page about upgrading acer chromebooks, you can find it by searching for "How to upgrade the Acer C7 Chromebook" (i.r. noob, thus no link)
I then found an older c710-2834 (higher clock on previous-gen celeron), swapped in an SSD and added RAM to the spare slot.
I ended up with an ultraportable with 10 GB DDR3 and a 240 GB hard drive that actually runs crouton (occasionally even sprinting), at a very low cost.
The caveat is that the slightly more power-hungry processor along with upgrades trade off some of the battery life that the c720 had.
Whichever way you go, I hope it works out well for you.
Thanks for your answer... Asus chromebook flip is not available in France.... Only amazon us but no azerty keyboard... So the last one Chromebook out in France is Acer r11 with better CPU and same versatility.... Tablet mode, PC mode and one another.... It cost 299€
I don't know if chrome os will be fine for me but I'm searching for something different....I also saw that chrome os could be installed also under a raspberry pi 3.... So may be I could try this os under this device before buying one real Chromebook....
The new way to run android apps in native is interesting
Mchasard said:
Reading so much things about Chromebook that I want now test by myself but which one should i buy...Acer R11, Asus flip, HP 14 ...lenovo ?
I'm loosing my mind... Could you help me to choice referring your experiences
Thanks
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If you have an old laptop sitting around, load CloudReady Chromebook clone software on it. I have a Dell 3010 Chromebox and I have CloudReady loaded on an old Dell 1545 laptop. CloudReady is nearly identical to a Chromebook. At least you can get the feel of a Chromebook before buying one.
CloudReady by Neverware. Free for individual use.
http://www.neverware.com/#introtext-3
http://www.neverware.com/freedownload/
The HP Chromebook 11A is a good choice. It has got a great design and a powerful mediatek processor.
Yeah even I was reading about this Chromebook today. Great choice for budget users tbh. If you're still looking for a good chromebook, I'd also suggest the Lenovo Duet Chromebook. Both have fab mediatek chipsets and are under Rs. 26K. The Acer Spin 311 is good too.