KRALLODHRIB
03-13-2005, 17:22
Yep, I posted this in the apothecary and received only one not very useful response. Perhaps here, it will receive more attention. ~D
Hello,
I have been a fan of the TW series for years and have recently been experiencing numerous difficulties with my laptop.
Cicero
Pentium 4
2.4 (ghz?) speed processor
30 gig hard drive
512 Azen RAM
SIS 650 (64 ram?) integrated chipset
While RTW will not work at all on my old Dell dimension 4100 desktop (another computer)-believe me I’ve tried repeatedly. Suffice to say that RTW did work on minimum settings continuously for about 8 months after purchase of the laptop—I do realize that it was never really MEANT for the laptop. Anyway, I can usually play around 30 min on the laptop before it overheats and shuts down. I am bringing the laptop to the retailer (along with my still valid warranty) this summer (due to distance/time problems). The shutdowns occur any time I rely heavily on the processor, i.e., playing RTW, multitasking, burning CDs, copying music, even defragmenting!.
Anyhow I have two concerns/questions:
1-I am concerned about the privacy and security of my hard drive contents when they (the retailer) repair/replace my original laptop (which they may very well have to do, cince I have a "No-Lemon" clause in my warranty); they are telling me that they probably will NOT be able to give me the original hard drive because the manufacturer will require to give me a replacement laptop, BUT that they will give me a signed written statement to assure me that my old hard drive contents will not be copied or made public in some nefarious way. However, I trust no one with my hard drive contents and especially a company that may not be around in 5 years while my hard drive may be around well after they are gone. I know that it is virtually impossible to completely destroy hard drive contents unless you physically smash it--although some software suggests otherwise--I don't trust 'em. ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2-I want to buy a new desktop to replace my aging workhorse Dell dimension 4100, preferably with good/great graphics potential to allow me to play RTW and pause it for hours for snacks, conversations, etc and FINALLY complete the game on a glorious visually stunning desktop monitor. I'm thinking a Dell Dimension 8400 with the ATI Radeon x300SE or the Dell Dimension XPS (Gen 4) ; i want a machine that will allow for smooth RTW play as well as good video uploading, editing, and video DVD ripping & burning. Dell was always good to me and I want to avoid a true "gamer's pc" because I need it to perform many different tasks not just gaming.
Hello,
I have been a fan of the TW series for years and have recently been experiencing numerous difficulties with my laptop.
Cicero
Pentium 4
2.4 (ghz?) speed processor
30 gig hard drive
512 Azen RAM
SIS 650 (64 ram?) integrated chipset
While RTW will not work at all on my old Dell dimension 4100 desktop (another computer)-believe me I’ve tried repeatedly. Suffice to say that RTW did work on minimum settings continuously for about 8 months after purchase of the laptop—I do realize that it was never really MEANT for the laptop. Anyway, I can usually play around 30 min on the laptop before it overheats and shuts down. I am bringing the laptop to the retailer (along with my still valid warranty) this summer (due to distance/time problems). The shutdowns occur any time I rely heavily on the processor, i.e., playing RTW, multitasking, burning CDs, copying music, even defragmenting!.
Anyhow I have two concerns/questions:
1-I am concerned about the privacy and security of my hard drive contents when they (the retailer) repair/replace my original laptop (which they may very well have to do, cince I have a "No-Lemon" clause in my warranty); they are telling me that they probably will NOT be able to give me the original hard drive because the manufacturer will require to give me a replacement laptop, BUT that they will give me a signed written statement to assure me that my old hard drive contents will not be copied or made public in some nefarious way. However, I trust no one with my hard drive contents and especially a company that may not be around in 5 years while my hard drive may be around well after they are gone. I know that it is virtually impossible to completely destroy hard drive contents unless you physically smash it--although some software suggests otherwise--I don't trust 'em. ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2-I want to buy a new desktop to replace my aging workhorse Dell dimension 4100, preferably with good/great graphics potential to allow me to play RTW and pause it for hours for snacks, conversations, etc and FINALLY complete the game on a glorious visually stunning desktop monitor. I'm thinking a Dell Dimension 8400 with the ATI Radeon x300SE or the Dell Dimension XPS (Gen 4) ; i want a machine that will allow for smooth RTW play as well as good video uploading, editing, and video DVD ripping & burning. Dell was always good to me and I want to avoid a true "gamer's pc" because I need it to perform many different tasks not just gaming.