Hardware - July 2006

Well, I leave my pc on all night on occasion, and during those nights sometimes it turns off and doesn't turn back on in the morning when I manually press the power-on button on my tower. And now and days, when it does turn off while I'm using it I'd have to go to the back of the tower reconnect and fiddle around with the power plug and the power switch. Any idea why it's doing that? (I have a theory it's because it might be overheating but I started having this problem a few months ago, and I've been leaving it on overnight as I am now when I first got my pc)

2006-07-02 11:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by D 3 in Other - Hardware

I have a webcam and a mouse with a USB 2.0 connections. Will these connections work on a Numeric keypad with USB 1.1. sockets?

2006-07-02 10:59:53 · 5 answers · asked by Sam D 1 in Add-ons

(concerning LCD monitors for computers)

2006-07-02 10:57:30 · 2 answers · asked by D 3 in Monitors

I burned a cd from an original cd using Media Player and when I play the new cd i can hear clicks intermingled with the music. But during any pauses, the clicking stops. It's very subtle, but it's there nonetheless...i only hear this when I play it on a car or home stereo cd player.

2006-07-02 10:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by catman1031 1 in Other - Hardware

I am trying to fix a friend's computer but he needs drivers for his motherboard. He claims that no CD came with the motherboard, but I call BS. I know the motherboard's manufacturer has downloadable drivers and software on their website, but how do I know what motherboard his system is using??? Softwarewise he is using XP Home Edition... Has a AMD Athlon 1800 and 512 mb of RAM. Any ideas????

2006-07-02 10:47:24 · 10 answers · asked by GodJon 2 in Desktops

I keep on hearing a little squeak coming from my computer, sometimes it freezes, sometimes it doesn't. It usually is just a matter of time until it does in fact freeze, or automatically restart. Usually, windows will not even boot up after the loading screen, so I restart, and choose boot with last workign setting. It works for a bit, then it will freeze up again. I have no idea what the problem is, but I came down to a few possibilities. Maybe I need a new power source? I have fans cooling my computer. Sometimes, it will have quick lockups with the mouse. Could it be my memory? Ugh, help please =)

2006-07-02 10:36:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-07-02 10:33:00 · 7 answers · asked by amulz1234 3 in Monitors

Ok this is weird, i have only had nmy computer about 18 months but I am now having problems with the fan which makes a hell of a racket. At first i thought it was due to the extrem heat we have been experiencing but then it never did this last summer!

Also is it not all the time, and if I do a systems restore, it seems to sort the problem out. However this only lasts for a few days and then it starts to do it again.

I am wondering if there is a bug in windows XP itself that i am not aware of, as surely if it was directly hardware related then a systems restore wouldn't help at all.

I have never ahd this problem with my previous computers so I am wondering what the heck is going on. Any advice would be appreciated.

2006-07-02 10:12:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jason C 1 in Other - Hardware

What are your experiences? Is there a definite benefit from switching? Do you notice how much better you feel?

2006-07-02 10:08:46 · 4 answers · asked by chromascope 1 in Monitors

2006-07-02 09:55:41 · 8 answers · asked by Angel L 1 in Desktops

Ineed2buy1.

2006-07-02 09:51:56 · 2 answers · asked by We 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm currently purchased a Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM. However, my laptop doesn't have any port to let me use that harddrive. I thought about an enclosures with a cooling fan. However, I'm quite confused with all the "terms" like eSATA, internal interface, external interface. And I also need a good recommendation of which enclosure I should purchase (as low price as possible). I need to use the drive as an external hdd with my laptop. Thanks!

2006-07-02 09:48:44 · 5 answers · asked by Esente 1 in Other - Hardware

My brother is customizing his truck and he already bought an eight inch touch screen in dash navi/radio/whatever else it does. The 13 Pin I/F jack input is for the navigation, but we were wondering if there was a cable that converts monitor output into the thirteen pin jack, so he could make his laptop available on the eight inch screen and make it touch screen compatible. Thanks

2006-07-02 09:34:45 · 1 answers · asked by Weirded Out 1 in Monitors

2006-07-02 09:29:46 · 18 answers · asked by mercia 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Even if they both were same speed, example 2.4ghz and 2.4ghz.

2006-07-02 09:20:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

the monitor has gone black and someone suggested it could be the video card? It is not the monitor.....I opened the computer and don't know where it is located!!
If I remove it I can take it to a store. Does it have the name and make on it?

2006-07-02 08:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by Nadia Z 1 in Other - Hardware

Apple or Microsoft computers??pros and cons.

2006-07-02 08:43:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ive just got doom 3 from a car boot sale for my lap top, it just about meets all the specs on the back of the box but when running runs a little slow and is only playable when the graphics are turned right down so the charactors look a little boxey unlike the graphics on the box. ive got a intel extreme graphics 2 64 meg vga, i know ive got a 512 mb ram card and the game requires 384 mb, the processer is on the limit at 1.5 ghz so i think this should be ok. ive only limited knowledge about computers so any simple term advice would be great! many thanks.

2006-07-02 08:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by madmike4780 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

as in how many pin dimms ect how do i make sure the module wil work in my pc

2006-07-02 08:24:39 · 5 answers · asked by Ricky M 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a toshiba laptop with minimal storage and really I just want to save some space on my little desk and get rid of this obese monitor without having to buy a flat screen. I figure that I can use the pc as the external storage and save my space on my laptop which I rarely use now.

2006-07-02 07:46:57 · 3 answers · asked by jmadams74 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Internet sites?

Books?

2006-07-02 07:42:53 · 7 answers · asked by Davos 1 in Desktops

2006-07-02 07:38:57 · 3 answers · asked by bobesioux 1 in Desktops

2006-07-02 07:33:27 · 8 answers · asked by mama 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Please, give me good answers not little short ones. If you do send me short little answers I won't pick you. Please I need to find one that is under 700 dollars. Thanks.

2006-07-02 07:21:40 · 13 answers · asked by rockindinos 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a camera. i dont know which company has produced it to download a correct driver. what should i do? where can i find a good toturial abou this?
thanks.

2006-07-02 07:10:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I would like to purchase a graphic card more for gaming purpose. Could any 1 recommend someting cheap n good? My com specs is Pentium 4 3.00Ghz 512 Ram and running on a Xp pro service pack 2 Graphic card currently is Intel (R) 82945GExpress chipset Family

2006-07-02 06:49:34 · 5 answers · asked by HeiDi 1 in Other - Hardware

What is the difference between cable modem or router. Both have same speed. Any advantage in having router. Recently I changed my cable modem to router and don't find any difference in speed (512kbps).

2006-07-02 06:49:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

how do you transfer pics from your computer to your ipod

2006-07-02 06:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by juliarenee92 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-02 06:17:36 · 1 answers · asked by Quietman 2 in Desktops

2006-07-02 06:15:52 · 5 answers · asked by rcp_j 1 in Printers