Hardware - July 2006

2006-07-03 17:05:59 · 8 answers · asked by parker 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-03 16:57:48 · 1 answers · asked by quadracer692 1 in Other - Hardware

Can I use a HDD that I installed in an external enclosure as my "back-up" disk for my important information like "my documents" and "my pictures" by just doing a "copy and paste" of my important information (taking it from my computers hdd and putting it on my external hdd which is in the external enclosure?

I've already done this, but now I'm wondering if it will serve me if and when I need to install this "backup" data on another hard disk drive (if my computer hdd should crash and need to be replaced).

If this works, why do we need these fancy software programs that do it automatically like Acronis and Ghost? I don't mind doing the copy and paste routine every month....if it will allow me to access and transfer the information when the time comes?

2006-07-03 16:55:00 · 10 answers · asked by Im2hard2please 2 in Desktops

2006-07-03 16:49:42 · 1 answers · asked by sasha40220 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I bought an ex hard drive and box said , it had 250 gbs and i turned it on and it only has 232 gbs? what's the problem here? why do they lie?

2006-07-03 16:46:10 · 9 answers · asked by CheeseCake 2 in Desktops

Mercury 825G chipset motherboard with INTEL 1.66Ghz processer.
Recently I changed BIOS chip due to failer of the existing in that motherboard.

2006-07-03 16:31:05 · 6 answers · asked by Loveall 2 in Desktops

If I ask for a print, and then turn on the printer, it sometimes works. I also have trouble telling if it needs ink, and I do not know how to reset the printer when I replace the ink.

2006-07-03 16:28:57 · 7 answers · asked by John S 2 in Printers

how do i run commands for a boca printer using windows? I have the string of commands, but dont know how to prompt them to the printer? FGL-40B2

2006-07-03 16:21:58 · 1 answers · asked by erosiononline 1 in Printers

2006-07-03 16:07:51 · 15 answers · asked by RICHIES...STUFF 2 in Desktops

When I go to the nVidia control panel to the part where it lists your graphic card info, it says that the bus is PCI, when I know that my Geforce 6200 is AGP x4/x8.

Will this in any way affect the performance of my graphic card?

2006-07-03 16:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by gclol 1 in Other - Hardware

I had a printer and it worked fine but then it printed but no ink hit the paper. So I changed ink cart. Twice. Same problem. Hooked up a brand new printer with ink cart. prints but ink does not hit the paper. 2 different brand name printers, same problem. Computer recognizes them both, printer goes but the page comes out blank. Has this ever happened to anyone?

2006-07-03 16:03:58 · 13 answers · asked by roblindholm 1 in Printers

okay I just another computer, its a windows (Me) and I only have 2 slots for memory, and right now it shows that I only got 94 mb of ram, and the main question is, with just 2 slots for memory, what is the biggest amount in memory blocks that I can get to have at least a 256 mb of ram, I need to know, and where is the best place to find it. and also what will it cost. you know what I mean, how much of each block of memory is there on one block, gosh I hope I said that right.

2006-07-03 15:56:30 · 8 answers · asked by reddogcudda 3 in Add-ons

how do i make my system run a little bit faster i am running win xp home on a 634MHZ prosesor. 256MB of ram (both match). 64mb video w/350MHZ ramdac from GeForce. 19 gb HDD.10GB secondary HDD dvd burner. micro star main board

2006-07-03 15:45:20 · 9 answers · asked by SumDumName 1 in Desktops

I'm trying to add my own music to my music profile but it won't work because its not mp3 formatted.

2006-07-03 15:41:27 · 4 answers · asked by Jason B 1 in Other - Hardware

Ummm, a couple months ago, I could change (customize) the setting of the URL addresses corressponding to the shortcut buttons on my keyboard; now, the tab that controls that in the keybaord menu under Control Panel is gone! Can I get it back, where did it go?

2006-07-03 15:38:09 · 3 answers · asked by cupitor_incredibilium 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-03 15:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by lexe 1 in Other - Hardware

ok how do u find out which type of usb ports u have?? i went into device manager all it shows is two usb root hubs and two via usb universal host controller any idea how to find out or is there any software thatl tell me thanks

2006-07-03 15:27:25 · 4 answers · asked by kickenchicken360 4 in Other - Hardware

I am deciding to buy a notebook, but i still have no idea to buy a pc or apple? some of my friends suggest me to buy a apple, some are pc. so i am complicated now.

i am a student, mainly use the conputer doing homework, and i need that can appear english, french, and chinese, variable of languages.

2006-07-03 15:25:00 · 12 answers · asked by elva1989 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

how can i safely overclock my e-GeForce4 mx4000 w/64mb ram 350mhz ram dac pci2.1

2006-07-03 15:23:10 · 4 answers · asked by SumDumName 1 in Other - Hardware

You cannot just go to device manager and disable it, I can do that to my new sound card though. The one with the 3 year old quit working and I added a new sound card. Now i think it slows my computer down quite a bit.
There are other problems too, like not being able to get yahoo to come up from the browser. I must go to google and then search for yahoo and click on link.
Thanks for your help, one ol rancher who not to tech savy

2006-07-03 15:19:15 · 7 answers · asked by Rancher 3 in Desktops

My 13 and 12 year old boys want a gaming computer that they can also do their homework on. They are bright kids-A+ students. I shopped and found it @ Costco for $999! It has an AMD Turion 64 x 2 Dual Core (1.6 mhz) processor with 1GB RAM, a 100 GB HardDrive, Dual Layer DVD Burner, & MSFT XD Media Center. It looks pretty good. They play games, but we strictly monitor which ones, and they have limited internet access that we also watch closely. They are not allowed to take the notebook into their rooms in wireless mode, but we want to have wireless connectivity. Questions: I have been told this is Vista ready. Is this processor enough for them for another 2-3 years? Is it expandable in RAM-and if so, to how much max? Can I do it myself? How is the processor & screen quality? Is the Turion a Dog? Does anyone know of a better value for $1000 or less? I am fine with a desktop-the notebook is a bonus. My 2nd choice: HP A1520 desktop w/o a screen: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ w/Dual Core for $649
????

2006-07-03 15:08:19 · 3 answers · asked by aminomaniac 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

There is sound...but it sounds squeaky/highpitched. I took away the wireless thing but it still sounded like that. There are no wires and the speakers are in the motherboard I guess. It is an AC'97 sound card. it probably sucks because this computer is from my mom's company that they were not using anymore! Is that the reason why then??

2006-07-03 15:07:58 · 3 answers · asked by AO 1 in Desktops

I need a direct answer to this problem as soon as possible.....I will check back every 10 minutes....Help

2006-07-03 15:02:04 · 4 answers · asked by Mad Harry Roberts 2 in Desktops

2006-07-03 14:49:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

i.e Processor, memory amount, hardrive, graphics, weight, screen size etc. I need a laptop that will last me a few years, on which I can play DVD and sometimes play games.

2006-07-03 14:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by Saz 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

my printer is hooked up right to the computer, it printed fine before it ran out of ink I bought new ink installed it , now all it does id print blank paper please help

2006-07-03 14:29:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2006-07-03 14:25:34 · 4 answers · asked by MARGARET F 1 in Desktops

2006-07-03 14:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by punisher c 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-03 14:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by raghunc 1 in Other - Hardware

CARD (CIRCUIT), GRAPHICS, 128, X300, SERVER ENHANCED, MRMGA8, RADEON

What does this mean and what are my options as far as upgrading my graphics card in either both nVidia and ATI? What should I be looking for?

Also, I see this in my System Information.
Intel(R) 915G/P/GV PCI Express Root Part - 2581
RADEON X300 SERIES
PCI BUS

2006-07-03 14:14:19 · 2 answers · asked by Salman T 1 in Desktops