Updated Windows from 32 to 64 bit and broke stuff... (1 Viewer)

[Squiggle]

I decided it would be a good idea to do this over the weekend. 32 bit wasn't using the full capacity of my motherboard, video cards etc.

I remembered very quickly why I got out of IT support back in the late 90's - the pain! But it is done, 2 days of restarting later.

But... Windows can't find my optical drive.

Going to take a look at the BIOS later but if I need to get another where is the best place to buy?

Also, I want to add some more RAM. Used to always order from Komplett - is there somewhere better?

 

[pete]

I got new RAM recently direct from Crucial for way cheaper than amazon or whatever.

 

[pete]

actually i paid £95 for this back in march but it's down to £68 now

Amazon product ASIN B083V93HJG
i got another pair from Crucial for €63 in August, using a promo code that still works - INSIDER5

 

[magicbastarder]

I got new RAM recently direct from Crucial for way cheaper than amazon or whatever.

now you say it. i literally just placed an order for memory ten minutes ago.
got 16GB (older spec than that) for €100.

 

[Squiggle]

Thanks guys!

A bit more messing, a few more restarts, and I now have a working optical drive again. The sense of relief and achievement you get DIY computing when you finally get it sorted!

I normally went for Kingston RAM, is Crucial better?

 

[magicbastarder]

i ordered kingston RAM, mainly because that was what komplett had in stock in the configuration i needed.

 

[Squiggle]

i ordered kingston RAM, mainly because that was what komplett had in stock in the configuration i needed.

Did you just order the kit I had in my basket that is now out of stock?

Anyone ordered from MemoryC before?

 

[Cormcolash]

I got RAM about a year ago from some UK memory seller, can't remember their name but sure wasn't Amazon anyway

 

[magicbastarder]

i ordered 2x8GB kingston dimms, 12800U

you snooze, you lose.

 

[pete]

Did you just order the kit I had in my basket that is now out of stock?

Anyone ordered from MemoryC before?

I’ve used them before. They’re the ones in Kildare, yeah?

 

[Squiggle]

I’ve used them before. They’re the ones in Kildare, yeah?

Yes, those guys. Thanks Pete

 

[pete]

They have (had?) a shop you can drop into if you’re in that area.