Hardware - July 2006

I had connected a hardisk to my PC as slave, although everything seems fine, but in the 'My Computer' or in Explorer, I'm not able to view its drives. I'm using Windows XP SP2. In the Device Manager I looked and everything was fine. But I can't locate the drives. Please help!

2006-07-09 19:25:50 · 10 answers · asked by John A 1 in Other - Hardware

In the PC arena...

2006-07-09 19:24:56 · 6 answers · asked by FALCONKING 5 in Desktops

Given the change from a very loud to a moderate noise which of the two fans (power supply or cpu) is more likely to be the source of the noise?

Any ideas about why the noise would be so much louder one day than the next? Loud noise began shortly after I turned computer on, so its not about amount of use. Today the computer has been on for 8 hours and there is a relatively low high pitched vibration.

Can both fans produce the high pitched noise? I have an inner ear disease that makes that sound intolerable.

Dont want to replace cpu fan if power supply fan is at fault. How do I diagnose which fan is responsible? Could it be both? Does power supply fan problem mean replacing power supply unit?

Who makes a good quiet cpu fan at a good price? Does Zalman make good fans? Is endpcnoise.com trustworthy?

All recommendations for a quiet fan and where to buy it appreciated. Do vibration dampener kits work? How much will silicone grease help to fix the problem?

2006-07-09 19:16:01 · 3 answers · asked by ataimadi 2 in Desktops

Why would a new computer with 512MB DDR SDRAM only recognize 366MB of it, with Windows XP Home (5.1, Build 2600) installed?

2006-07-09 19:11:16 · 8 answers · asked by Quicken 1 in Desktops

2006-07-09 19:08:00 · 13 answers · asked by vince 1 in Desktops

2006-07-09 18:54:27 · 13 answers · asked by Meh... 3 in Other - Hardware

Mine is on it's last leg. It's about 2 years old and has taken a few hits in its time. I take it everywhere. I need a new one. Doesn't necessarily need to be top of the line. All I use it for is writing and internet. 256-512 MB ram/ 1 GHZ and up would do just fine. I would prefer new or refurbished and of course some kind of warranty would make me feel better about buying. I got screwed once on ebay (never delivered). Any ideas? I'm looking for under $500 if possible.

2006-07-09 17:56:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am running Windows xp home edition and an ati radeon 9800 pro
error message after freeze, then a safe mode looking screen, then reboot and get this error message
C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070906-02.dmp
C:\DOCUME~1\Chris\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER1.tmp.dir00\sysdata.xml

2006-07-09 17:47:34 · 3 answers · asked by chris j 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-09 17:46:27 · 5 answers · asked by rajansundarrajan 1 in Other - Hardware

i have to chat with my friend on messenger i dont know what i can do now please i need help

2006-07-09 17:40:24 · 1 answers · asked by olayinka o 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The printer is malfunctioning and will not print in color (only black). I possibly have a corrupted driver (?). I want to try and isolate the correct drivers from my software CD and re-save them into the proper spot on my hard drive so my printer can access them. I want to try to avoid uninstalling and reinstalling my printer - I've done this twice already and it is very touchy because we have an older computer. Because of touchy installation, I cannot locate any HP files on my hard drive (although I know they're there - otherwise the printer wouldn't work at all).

2006-07-09 16:52:47 · 5 answers · asked by antyksa 2 in Printers

hi, my last power supply has 230 watts now, it got broken and i replaced it with a 350 watt pwoer supply... is it ok? will it harm my pc? thnx in advance....

2006-07-09 16:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by lerroux 2 in Desktops

I am having problems burning disks using my internal Sony DRU-710A Dual Layer DVD RW drive. For example, I just burned a 4.7 GB disk with Nero and received confirmation that the disk creation was successful. (Media I used was Verbatim DVD-R 16x disks; I've also had the same problem with Maxell DVD +R 8x disks) However, when went to verify the contents of the disk in Windows Explorer by double-clicking on "CD Drive (D:)" nothing is showing up in the area where files should be located. The details show CD Drive (D:) with Free Space: 0 bytes Total Size: 0 bytes.

I tried to burn a DVD slide show onto the same Verbatim & Maxell disks using ImgBurn. Same story: successful burn, but no data.

The latest drivers from Sony for the 710A are installed and the drive is able to recognize a backup DVD-RW I created using the same Nero Burning ROM 6 SE earlier this year. I just installed ImgBurn per suggestion of ProShow forum users, but have not successfully burned a DVD yet.

2006-07-09 16:34:53 · 4 answers · asked by Jane 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-09 16:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by jpw812 2 in Desktops

Hello,
My computer runs fast when I am doing light work (Word, Internet, etc) But when it comes time to work with downloading a 5 min long movie from my DV camcorder and editing it on my computer it slows down to snails pace. Sometimes I have to turn it off because it freezes on me.

I got 640 mb of Memory with 353.36 of virtual memory free. I have a 2.39 GHz cpu and 7gb on my hard drive free out of 20 gb. I know I got no malware/spyware, already scanned and removed the few I had. I was thinking of clocking up my cpu, but I don't know how or if it will help.

Thanks in advance.
with space on the hard drive, i will be getting an external usb hard drive.

2006-07-09 15:29:38 · 19 answers · asked by Dario 2 in Add-ons

with out email address or usb cord

i have an alltell plan

2006-07-09 15:25:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am trying to keep the programs that are using up my ram that i don't always use and when i start up my pc programs that i dont often use start up. I think i can do that with the system configeration. if i select selective programs in general and then unclick the programms i dont want started in startup will this free up ram and make my pc quicker and then can i open and close the programms only when i need to use them. i installed freeram xp pro 1.52 and it seems to be freeing a lot of my ram up. i am a bit worried i unclick something i need any advice on this or any other tips to free my ram up

2006-07-09 15:10:30 · 4 answers · asked by tboyd322001 3 in Desktops

I am looking to play games (high end games)? I am Planning on getting an amd 64 x2 processor? Please Help!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-09 15:08:43 · 3 answers · asked by A.Murray 2 in Desktops

2006-07-09 14:51:22 · 5 answers · asked by sweetpea22 1 in Desktops

i buy a new macbook and it gets hot thyat i can fry a egg and discoloration too and the superdrive it scratch the cds what i do

2006-07-09 14:47:17 · 3 answers · asked by agustin 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy a laptop and want to know if the free Video card "Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950" will work with Window Vista. If not which of the three below should I get.
Thanks!

28MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1300 HyperMemory™

256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™

256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™Go 7300 TurboCache

2006-07-09 14:25:57 · 7 answers · asked by dcjunk 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What are the benefits of choosing a widescreen flat panel computer monitor (example a 21 inch widescreen digital flat panel) over the regular flat panel monitor(example a 21 inch flat panel digital monitor). If there are any benefits, why do the widescreen monitors cost a little less than the non-widescreens. Thank you.

2006-07-09 14:11:18 · 3 answers · asked by dannamite 1 in Monitors

My monitor doesnt work so i bought a new one. it doesnt work either is it the motherboard or the video card? If i get a new video card, are they all compatible with my computer? (pci-e) If i meet the system requirements, i dont have to search for specific cards so my computer can use it right?

2006-07-09 14:08:32 · 7 answers · asked by kid 2 in Desktops

I know very little about computers. Heard on a radio show Windows me (mine) and 98 (my friend's)were in trouble, no more support , and that millions of us were now going to be sitting ducks for hackers. You would think Microsoft would care about their customers. What do those of us do, are there updates or do we have to buy new computers? I paid alot for this one. Thanks.

2006-07-09 13:37:15 · 13 answers · asked by mhiaa 7 in Desktops

the screen on my laptop freezes sometimes when im trying to turn it off, i go to the menu, select 'turn of computer' but the screen freezesand nothing happens, how doi turn of my computer when it does this (it wont even let me hibernate) thanks in advance

2006-07-09 13:17:15 · 10 answers · asked by dark-knight 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

all i want to do is listen to music and prompts, says i have no driver does sbc have a download? I m rookie, have new speakersthanks for any help!!!!

2006-07-09 13:11:55 · 3 answers · asked by brenie 1 in Desktops

2006-07-09 13:06:43 · 5 answers · asked by skosh 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My laptop's CD/DVD-RW drive has been acting really funny. I'd call someone to fix my computer but it's strange that it just happened all of a sudden. Whenever I put a CD or DVD in the drive, the computer makes a weird humming noise like it's trying to read the disk and then gives up. The computer then says that there isn't anything in the drive. I don't know if I need to repair the drive or if it's something I can fix myself.

2006-07-09 12:55:40 · 6 answers · asked by Trying To Be Helpful 4 in Other - Hardware

I have two ide hard drives, and there are four sata plugs on the motherboard can i have 6 hard drives? or does it not work like that.

2006-07-09 12:48:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i just had a used "mass storage device" gave to me. when i plugged it in it installed fine but when i try to open anything in it itsays files are corrupt and unreadable.i dont care whats on it now but is there any way to wipe it clean so i can use it,or is it trash? its a iomega,128mb mini drive if that helps.

2006-07-09 12:46:16 · 10 answers · asked by nsyeary 1 in Other - Hardware