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what drivers besides graphics card would you all recommend to keep up to date
 

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7intel 2 core quad Q6600 2.40 ghz3.00GB 350 mhz eachgeforce 8800gtx
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
i power x8870
OS
7
CPU
intel 2 core quad Q6600 2.40 ghz
Memory
3.00GB 350 mhz each
Graphics Card(s)
geforce 8800gtx
Sound Card
realtek
Screen Resolution
1440by900
Hard Drives
5400rpm 2 of them
PSU
OCZ 600 watt power supply
Internet Speed
nvidia nforce networking controller 90kb/s
Other Info
total virtual memory is 7.88 GB
this is a 32-bit system
Generally speaking, video, motherboard, SATA controller,drives, network cards and I'd also consider Firmware updates for the mobo, drives and video cards.
 

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Vista 64 Ultimate, Windows 7 64 Ultimate, Ubu...i7 975 3.3 GHz Extreme (Factory OC'd to 3.6 GHz)18 Gb Tri-Channel 1066ATI 5970 2048 Mb
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL XPS Studio 435T
OS
Vista 64 Ultimate, Windows 7 64 Ultimate, Ubuntu 9.10
CPU
i7 975 3.3 GHz Extreme (Factory OC'd to 3.6 GHz)
Motherboard
DELL provided
Memory
18 Gb Tri-Channel 1066
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 5970 2048 Mb
Sound Card
X-Fi Extreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Vizio 37" HD-TV
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1.5 Tb HDD
1.5 Tb HDD
2.0 Tb Network Drive
512 Gb Crucial SSD
PSU
DELL Provided 475 watts
Case
DELL
Cooling
3 fans
Keyboard
Logitech Performance K350 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Performance MX Wireless
Internet Speed
3 Mb up 750 Kb down
Other Info
Bamboo Fun Tablet, Belkin N+ Wireless router, Pioneer Dolby System Wireless Headphones, Bose 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound System, LifeCam VX 3000 Webcam, Blu-Ray/Hi Def DVD +RW combo and Blu-ray +RW,l 15 in 1 media card reader, Logitech Rumblepad 2, Hauppauge 2250 DTV Tuner with MS Media Center Remote

Laptop:Alienware M17x, Q9100 CPU, 8Gb RAM, 1920x1200 WUXGA LCD driven by 4870's in CrossFireX, Bl
have every thing except i heard updating your motherboard is risky
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

7intel 2 core quad Q6600 2.40 ghz3.00GB 350 mhz eachgeforce 8800gtx
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
i power x8870
OS
7
CPU
intel 2 core quad Q6600 2.40 ghz
Memory
3.00GB 350 mhz each
Graphics Card(s)
geforce 8800gtx
Sound Card
realtek
Screen Resolution
1440by900
Hard Drives
5400rpm 2 of them
PSU
OCZ 600 watt power supply
Internet Speed
nvidia nforce networking controller 90kb/s
Other Info
total virtual memory is 7.88 GB
this is a 32-bit system
Well there are risks in upgrading BIOS, firmware and to be honest there is a certain amount of risk with drivers at time. Taking the precautions given by the manufacturer in doing these things will generally minimize them though and there are many here who would gladly walk you through them.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista 64 Ultimate, Windows 7 64 Ultimate, Ubu...i7 975 3.3 GHz Extreme (Factory OC'd to 3.6 GHz)18 Gb Tri-Channel 1066ATI 5970 2048 Mb
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL XPS Studio 435T
OS
Vista 64 Ultimate, Windows 7 64 Ultimate, Ubuntu 9.10
CPU
i7 975 3.3 GHz Extreme (Factory OC'd to 3.6 GHz)
Motherboard
DELL provided
Memory
18 Gb Tri-Channel 1066
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 5970 2048 Mb
Sound Card
X-Fi Extreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Vizio 37" HD-TV
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1.5 Tb HDD
1.5 Tb HDD
2.0 Tb Network Drive
512 Gb Crucial SSD
PSU
DELL Provided 475 watts
Case
DELL
Cooling
3 fans
Keyboard
Logitech Performance K350 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Performance MX Wireless
Internet Speed
3 Mb up 750 Kb down
Other Info
Bamboo Fun Tablet, Belkin N+ Wireless router, Pioneer Dolby System Wireless Headphones, Bose 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound System, LifeCam VX 3000 Webcam, Blu-Ray/Hi Def DVD +RW combo and Blu-ray +RW,l 15 in 1 media card reader, Logitech Rumblepad 2, Hauppauge 2250 DTV Tuner with MS Media Center Remote

Laptop:Alienware M17x, Q9100 CPU, 8Gb RAM, 1920x1200 WUXGA LCD driven by 4870's in CrossFireX, Bl
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