What happened to Advent computers?

Dixons Retail has relaunched its Advent Computers website to provide customers with a rich content experience, adding 360 spin and 3D imagery alongside an easy to follow layout that provides everyday computing advice and support.

Who makes Advent Laptops?

Dixons Retail
Advent is a brand owned by Dixons Retail, a European electronics retailer founded in 1937. This company owns well-known computer retailers like Currys, Currys Digital, and PC World. These websites sell electronics from a variety of well-known manufacturers, including HP, Acer, Dell, and more.

What PC part has pins?

PGA socket (Pin grid array socket) – A socket for processors that have pins instead of contact pads on the underside, such as AMD’s Ryzen CPU series. A processor is installed by slipping the pins into their corresponding holes in the socket and secured with a lever that tucks under a clip.

What does TP mean on a motherboard?

Some PCs include a TPM (Trusted Platform Module), a microchip attached to the motherboard that provides hardware-based cybersecurity. You can add a TPM to your PC if it doesn’t come with one, but you’ll need a motherboard that has a TPM header to do so.

What does C mean on a motherboard?

The C error is like FF on older boards and it means that there is a problem when the system is posting and this is likely caused by a problem with a over tightened CPU cooler, bent pins in the CPU socket, a CPU or Power supply issue, a ground fault, or motherboard issue.

What’s an ATX?

Short for Advanced Technology eXtended, ATX is a specification used to outline motherboard configuration and dimensions to improve standardization. First released in July 1995 by Intel, ATX has since had many revisions.

Is i7 a quad core?

More cores: Many of Intel’s Core i7 processors are quad-core chips with Hyper-Threading enabled. This isn’t universal, however, and the company does offer a few dual-core + Hyper-Threading SKUs.

What does F stand for in motherboard?

It means it died and that you need to press f to pay respects.

What is ITX PC?

Information Technology EXtended
(Information Technology EXtended) A family of very small PC motherboards from VIA Technologies.