Dak Content: Compute is hidden somewher in your Dak :)
Response: Common issues that could be a factor, Hard Drive speed (5400 rpm,
etc..), RAM (Simms can only be upgraded in pairs), and processor speed.
MP3's are bigger memory crunchers than some people think. It's not uncommon
for slower speeded Hard drives, processors, and just overall systems to
choke up an older system. I could be wrong, have been before. But just my
thoughts on the situation.
Aaron da GA V6'r
zanphier@bellsouth.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 2:33 AM
Subject: DML: Who on the list knows old computers? MP3s won`t play back
right.?
> Yeah,I know it`s off-topic,but I had to cast my line
> out in deep waters,here.Need maximum amount of help.I
> have an old AST desktop (133mhz processor,16MB ram).I
> have an 850 MB "c" drive and 1 gig "d" drive in
> it,with a 56k modem.The computer does OK,but MP3 files
> will not play continuously,they keep stopping every
> other second or so.They download fine,but keep hanging
> up when I play them.(I do have a 16 bit sound
> card,also.) Another thing,whenever I play an MP3
> file,any commands take FOREVER to respond,and usually
> won`t until the song is over.On the assumption that it
> is a memory problem,I checked on the manufacturer`s
> website.My computer takes 72-pin non-parity fast page
> mode DRAM simms (2mx32-70ns).I`m guessing it uses two
> 8MB boards.I had the cover off the thing,but I can`t
> remember if there were two or three unused simm
> slots.I have studied all the memory types on every web
> page I can find.I know they make a 72-pin EDO ram
> module,would that replace the DRAM modules in mine,or
> are they even compatible with my machine? Where can I
> find some extra memory boards for this? All I am
> wanting to do with it is download MP3s onto my hard
> drives,then connect my CD recorder to the analog
> outputs of the computer,and make me something to
> listen to in the DAK. BTW,yes,I know a new computer
> would help,but I can`t afford the new Dell that I want
> right now! Gotta wait a couple months at least.
> Thanks.Steve P.
>
> =====
> 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular
cab.
>
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