Hardware - August 2006

Throughout the near 10 years i've had a pc, i've never had the max amount of memory installed. Oddly enough, i've been stuck on buying 256mb for every pc i've had. I've had about 3 different pc's with different memory types. The current one takes DDR2700, and YEP, I have 256mb in the thing. Is it always good to go with the max amount of memory, especially if doing video processing and other things with the comp? Does having the max amount of memory make your computer work faster? more stable? Is there a limit on the amount of memory to install, where it would be almost overkill? For example, if i put in 2 ghz of memory in my system, would it work better than having 1 ghz? Would i notice a difference?

2006-08-27 20:47:25 · 10 answers · asked by snafu1 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-27 19:28:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

for adding data like medical journals and books

2006-08-27 19:23:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

If i will get it for Rs 55,500($1200)

2006-08-27 18:41:36 · 2 answers · asked by arun j 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi. My Cousin deleted my Epson 1660 Scanner Program because he's stupid and now I just can't scan. Can you help? Perhaps refer me to a link where I can redl it. I lost my CD. I was young, I probably threw it away.

2006-08-27 18:38:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-08-27 18:36:55 · 21 answers · asked by Rawr 2 in Desktops

2006-08-27 18:07:34 · 8 answers · asked by laforgen2003 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-27 17:42:28 · 2 answers · asked by teksurfer 1 in Other - Hardware

Is his only option to upgrade to Windows 2000 or XP or get online to upgrade 98? Currently, he doesn't have a phone connection.

2006-08-27 17:32:15 · 3 answers · asked by nmlnana13@verizon.net 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-27 17:10:55 · 3 answers · asked by rajnish5404 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-27 17:03:42 · 6 answers · asked by jr5594 2 in Monitors

works fine when plug in to the ac adaptor but wont charge

2006-08-27 16:57:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-27 16:56:55 · 7 answers · asked by maxiegun 1 in Other - Hardware

The HD requires 20 W (maybe) for the motor & R/W arms? 10 for the CD and DVD? Maybe 10 more for burners? 15 to 25 for the electronics? I've got an Ext USB 3.5 in FDD - 5?

That's a total of 70w. But regular use is the HD & electronics. Why the overkill?

2006-08-27 16:37:53 · 7 answers · asked by What_Did_You_Expect 6 in Desktops

I need a free computer, and please don't tell me that there is no such thing. If you can donate one that would be fine. The reason i'm asking this on short notice is because my sister is very mean (she beat me up once) and she doesn't let me use the computer alot. And my mother lets her do this. I'm trying to be a web designer and having a computer is eccential. I also need it for school. And now my sister has called my mom behind my back while i was trying to get in some free time right now, and told her i wouldn't let her on (which isn't true). Now my mom is going to throw out the computer because she is really mad. Please, please help me and fast if you can. I'm begging you.

2006-08-27 16:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My DaneElec 256 mb flash memory key was accidentaly washed.Whats the best way to make sure its dry so I don't fry my computer??
How long should I wait???

Thank you

2006-08-27 16:29:56 · 9 answers · asked by Rogertick2 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-27 16:23:59 · 4 answers · asked by egghead10309 2 in Desktops

A couple of months ago I ran out of black ink but I still had very little color ink. When I changed the black ink it then said I was out of colored ink. at the time I didn't have the money to replace it and I really didn't need to use it. So the new ink cartridge stayed in the printer used until today when I replaced the colored ink. Now there is a problem with the black cartridge. Did it sit too long or is it something eles? I need my printer

2006-08-27 16:20:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

My laptop is not responding to battery or AC power. The green light on the AC adapter is on, so we know power is reaching the adapter. I've had the laptop for about a year and a half. Lately it's been overheating easily and shutting down, but now I can't get it to start up again.
If anyone has information on how to troubleshoot this, thank you in advance. My warranty on the computer has expired.
I am also looking for a schematic of the Dell Inspiron 1000 laptop, if anyone could give me a link.

2006-08-27 16:17:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I want within RS5000-6000 INR including monitor

2006-08-27 15:49:58 · 4 answers · asked by raja 1 in Desktops

2006-08-27 15:46:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I had a new hard drive installed today, and as I was running the first recovery disc, my battery died. (Yes, I'm stupid for not plugging in) Now when I power on, I have no options at all. Just a blinking white line on the upper left side of the screen after the "Vaio" start up sequence. Do I have to get it formatted? Is there any way to start the process over on my own? My internet classes have already started!

2006-08-27 15:42:47 · 10 answers · asked by Slyder 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'd appreciate any advice or recommendations. Thanks!

2006-08-27 15:42:43 · 9 answers · asked by babydoll 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

i was trying to paste pictures from a file in the c drive from my camera, and it didn't paste and the 200 pics dissapeared and they're not on the camera anmore because the folder i cut them from WAS the memory stick of the camera folder and it really sucks and i wasnt my pictures back! they're not in any obvious place! help me!

2006-08-27 15:33:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

my pc will play .mpg, .mpeg, but not .avi. if i transcode it to mp4 and put it on my psp, it works though.

2006-08-27 15:17:00 · 10 answers · asked by oogie_boogie92 2 in Desktops

2006-08-27 15:13:13 · 10 answers · asked by ch reddy 1 in Other - Hardware

When there is a CD in the drive, the computer won't start up. The only thing on the screen is a blinking cursor. Once I remove the CD, the computer begins starting up. What could be the problem?

2006-08-27 15:06:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-27 15:00:09 · 2 answers · asked by leovin 1 in Other - Hardware

if someone has a picture please post it.

2006-08-27 14:41:38 · 4 answers · asked by shawn_2kool 1 in Add-ons

it like it is stuck and i have to lift it up and put i down and it sticks when it is moving, it is like it's not getting a good grip. the pad is about 6 months old.. Is it the ball , the mouse pad or the mouse itself.

2006-08-27 14:38:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware