Hardware - August 2006

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2006-08-14 10:35:17 · 4 answers · asked by buttbutt18 2 in Other - Hardware

i want to update my pc and i was wondering what kind and size of video card i should choose (i want a least a 256mb).

2006-08-14 10:24:15 · 16 answers · asked by chabz 1 in Add-ons

Have verizon dsl, When first connected everything was fine. After about 2 hrs. it stopped working. I called tech. he said to change to usb cable. When I did I everything worked. He told me I would have to have new drivers installed? I dont know what he is talking about. Before I take it to a shop I want to know if I can do it myself.

2006-08-14 10:09:43 · 3 answers · asked by HENRY B 1 in Desktops

i'm in the market for a new laptop. can someone tell me (in small words) what the differences are between an AMD processor and an Intel? i would be using my pc for school, browsing the net, email, burning cds & dvds - not for gaming though. which would be the best processor for me? also, i read recently that the P4's and athlon processors are being phased out. is that true? thanks...

2006-08-14 09:36:04 · 11 answers · asked by achavez792003 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

increase the ram to max on a compaq presario notebook,it has 504 but i hear i can up it to get better speed

2006-08-14 09:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by romancer 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm pretty sure the power supply went out and ruined my motherboard, i want it to boot like normal so i can get to all my files and stuff without alot of trouble. I have an emachines C1641. If i put a new motherboard in it will it work just like it did? Please Help

2006-08-14 09:29:20 · 7 answers · asked by swingaway1021 2 in Desktops

the old cpu was a intel celeron d with 2.50 GHZ the new one's gonna be an AMD athlon with 2.00 ghz 3200+.. can i connect the new motherboard and the new processor to the old harddrive and still expect it to work fine as the primary drive and be able to access all the files in the harddrive?? i'm also using a new power supply thats a 24 pin compared to the old motherboard which used a 20 pin. furthermore my harddrive uses a windows XP and its from a 2003 compaq S6010V and i don't have the cd i originally used to install the windows XP.. now that u know the situation any answers and suggestions??

2006-08-14 09:15:08 · 5 answers · asked by sesh48 3 in Desktops

The computer is so old that I can't find a compatible power supply in any store or online and I really need the CD that is stuck in it.

Thanks

2006-08-14 08:55:30 · 15 answers · asked by BarkS 1 in Desktops

2006-08-14 08:54:16 · 15 answers · asked by Callie 2 in Other - Hardware

I am thinking about getting a laptop, the one that I am looking at comes with a built in Wireless LAN... What is this?
I know that it is used to get internet, but do I have to pay monthly for it? Do I need a seperate internet provider as well? I am just confused as to how this works, Im sure Ill find out when I actually go to the store to buy it... but I wanted to find out a little information beforehand. Thanks!!

2006-08-14 07:50:31 · 10 answers · asked by Stacy Lynn 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently upgraded to a DDR2 motherboard and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for some mainstream suppliers of DDR2 RAM?
Thanks

2006-08-14 07:35:41 · 6 answers · asked by bruvvamoff 5 in Other - Hardware

how can i hook up 2 computers different models.. to be able to use them both on just one desktop

2006-08-14 07:34:06 · 4 answers · asked by darkling1k 3 in Desktops

Looking at the demand for replacement of main boards in computer, a econimically developing state requires better facilities for repair as a cheaper substitute. Please give your opinions. Opinions from experienced people also solicited

2006-08-14 07:26:30 · 4 answers · asked by khopdi 1 in Desktops

It's a Dell running Windows XP

2006-08-14 06:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by David P 1 in Desktops

Would a (512) memory card fix the problem, or does he need to but a new computer with the latest windows version?

2006-08-14 06:38:49 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Desktops

i managed to turn my screen upside down at work but cant remember how we fixed it. its something so simple

2006-08-14 06:01:31 · 6 answers · asked by ama5628 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-14 05:59:47 · 5 answers · asked by midi_junkie 3 in Add-ons

Help! My dad has a home business in automobile speaker reapir and my nefew was here yesterday and thought it was cool looking to touch a speaker magnet to my computer moniter, now the color is messed up, i tried degauss and it worked somewhat there are still large blots of puple that wont go away! HELP!!!!

2006-08-14 05:57:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2006-08-14 05:52:29 · 7 answers · asked by Sharonzeke 2 in Printers

i have a few mp3 i would like on my psp but, i have windows me, how can i do that?

2006-08-14 05:52:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

My PC has total of 4 ports of which 2 appear to be slow connections ie USB 1.0. I wish to replace the ports with new pair of USB ports for USB 2.0

2006-08-14 05:50:29 · 14 answers · asked by Shekhar A 1 in Add-ons

2006-08-14 05:34:45 · 2 answers · asked by chaoz 1 in Desktops

I just recently finished building my newest computer, and it wasn't till i was downloading the drivers that I realized that my optical drive (dvddl, lightscribe, all that good stuff) can run on either IDE or SATA.... I installed it using the IDE, but it's not too much trouble to switch it to SATA. My question is, how big of a difference will it make on an optical drive by switching. The drive is fast enough, and will rip a 192kbps wmapro in ~10seconds, so it's not like it's crawling, but would there me any advantage? (I'd prefer not to switch, to avoid having a CMOS nightmare)

2006-08-14 05:26:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-08-14 05:07:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I'm sitting here drinking red wine (no im not old at all..just 21) and it's a fairly good wine...a 1999 Barolo Red Wine. i'm somewhat tipsy right now, and I reached over for my glass and it spilled on my keyboard. I have 2 computers...im on my laptop..it spilled on my Computer..not my laptop. What do i Do??? I have the keyboard unplugged upside down on a towel. I'm too buzzed to be mad at myself, but tomorrow im sure i'll feel the pain....with my wallet if it gets to that. Plz help me!!! What can i do??? Its 12am here..all stores are closed. 10pts for anyone with a solution?? Plz help. Poor waste of wine..but poor keyboard

2006-08-14 05:05:56 · 21 answers · asked by mahjongdong 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-14 04:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by piperMaru 2 in Other - Hardware

My computer died and I need to get the data off the HD and put it on a new Macbook Pro, what's the easiest way to do that.

2006-08-14 04:24:31 · 3 answers · asked by eyepublishing 2 in Other - Hardware

i have been having problems getting a agp card to work,i am fairly good with computers and understand all device management,and drivers,ect
i have quite a old motherboard(sis730),which i used to build a p.c from different parts,,,,sis730 mobo(socket A) , 120 gb hdd , amd athlon 1.8ghz processor , ati radeon 9250 pci-bus 128mb card 512 sd ram
i have managed to locate all the drivers i need network driver,sound driver,ide driver. and also the agp driver
now my question is do you need a agp driver to use a agp card,and if so how do you install your card with this driver
do you install the driver first and then the card,or vice versa
the agp driver i have found has no name on it,it just says "sis agp driver whql"
any ideas

2006-08-14 04:22:25 · 7 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

Two days ago my sister called to let me know the dell computer I had given them is not working. My niece was alone with them computer for a few minutes and now when it is powered on the monitor stays blank(though it is getting power) and the tower makes a clicking noise. The tower is getting power because the power light is on but it blinks, the computer is a desktop and about 3 years old. It uses windows 98. We have already checked the cords to make sure they are all plugged in correctly and can not figure out what is wrong with it cause the only thing my niece can reach on the computer is the keyboard. Does anyone know why it is doing this? I'd like to see if it's something we can fix ourselves before we bring it to a repair shop.

2006-08-14 04:07:23 · 9 answers · asked by Crystal L 3 in Desktops

2006-08-14 04:03:11 · 3 answers · asked by UdayaKumar R 1 in Printers