Bosox3 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I recently bought this computer to play around with Ubuntu...but after running into problem after problem installing drivers ect...I decided to give OSx86 a shot since Im already a mac user. Heres the link to the computer: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/se...DE=WEBLET03SHIP also if does work..is it better to dual boot w/ xp...or just run it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The "problem" with that computer, and what you encountered with Linux, is that is too new, a lot of the thing is not supported (yet). How about you make a comprehensive device list, as you will have to anyway, to install an OS, and post it here, so someone can steer you in the right direction? (device manufacturer and model number) I pulled (rescued?) a Acer Veriton 7200 from a dumpster, with the addition of a supported video card, a DVD burner, and a hardrive I ended up with a computer that does this nicely. http://www.acersupport.com/desktop/html/v7200_specs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosox3 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I did some searching and found this info my my computer. Manufacturer: - HP Compaq Business Part number - RZ537AA#ABA Processor Type - Intel Celeron D 360 / 3.46 GHz Installed Qty - 1 Max processors supported - 1 Processor main features - Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology Cache Memory Type - L2 cache Installed Size - 512 KB Cache Per Processor - 512 KB Mainboard Chipset type - Intel 945GC Express Data bus speed - 533 MHz RAM Installed Size - 512 MB / 2 GB (max) Technology - DDR II SDRAM Memory specification compliance - PC2-4200 RAM form factor - DIMM 240-pin Storage Controller Type - 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated Storage Controller (2nd) Type -1 x IDE - Integrated Storage Floppy drive type - None Hard Drive - 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm Optical Storage Type - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - IDE CD / DVD read speed - 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD) CD / DVD write speed - 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL) CD / DVD rewrite speed - 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Disc Labeling Technology - LightScribe Technology Graphics Controller Type - Integrated Graphics Processor / Vendor -Intel GMA 950 Video Memory - Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 Audio Output Type - Sound card - Integrated Audio output compliant standards - High Definition Audio Input Device Telecom Modem - Fax / modem Max transfer rate - 56 Kbps Networking Networking - Network adapter - Integrated Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 1) it will go if there is a bios option to set your SATA to IDE (to be seen/treated like an IDE controller), otherwise you will need to install an IDE, or USB hard drive, as the SATA controller will be "transparent" to the install. 2) you have your video (GMA950), you need to "define" your audio, your network, and your modem (if you will be using it), by SPECIFIC maker (manufacturer) and model number. You may have to look at the mainboard, you may have to go to HP, and locate the windows driver for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Software Updater Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Does your processor support SSE2 or SSE3 or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosox3 Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Its both SSE2 and SSE3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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