Hardware - September 2006

2006-09-30 23:47:51 · 4 answers · asked by Siu02rk 3 in Other - Hardware

This is what happened , i reinstall my comp because the internet wouldn't work and i install the games The Sims but somehow it said i need Directx 9.0 and i install it and everything but after that it still doesn't work and i troubleshoot the directx 9.0 using the Directx Diagnostic tool and it said on the notes" the system is using the generic video driver . Please install video driver provided by the hardware manufacture " and second one said " direct 3d fuctiionally not available . You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacture "
Now , since i reinstall my computer , The Sims' games used to work but now it doesn't , i don't know what's all this stuff means , can anyone please help ??? because i try everything

2006-09-30 23:38:13 · 4 answers · asked by joan_axel 2 in Add-ons

2006-09-30 23:08:41 · 8 answers · asked by fhwIII 1 in Desktops

From what I can gather, once the main motherboard + processor is fitted into the desired case, you need to slot in the relevant PC cards + Drives ,connect the cables , then load up the the Operating system and then the other s/ware. Surely, there must be alot more involved - What problems/pitfalls would there be? Can someone reccommend a good parts/kit supplier or maybe instead details of someone who bulids machines to order ? I have already tried MESH computers, but not truely a fully fledged custom machines provider and quite expensive too.

2006-09-30 23:05:38 · 13 answers · asked by Daredevil 2 in Desktops

I've tried looking at the 'Devices' on the control panel, and have got the name of the card from there, however a search on google suggests that the card is supplied with a range of different memory amounts.

2006-09-30 22:06:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I bought a printer today, & it will print when I ask it to do a test print, but other than that it won't. I do have the software for it. What's going on?

2006-09-30 21:55:07 · 4 answers · asked by Jarod R 4 in Printers

I have an IBM thinkpad T42 that I purchased in the US. When I moved to the UK, I simply attach a converter and plug into UK outlets. After a few weeks, my battery performance seems to have dramatically gone down. Should I purchase a UK adaptor rather than use my US adapter/converter combo (or is this a different problem altogether)?

2006-09-30 21:52:01 · 6 answers · asked by Shawn C 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-09-30 21:41:29 · 12 answers · asked by wand 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-30 21:13:19 · 3 answers · asked by it's me 1 in Desktops

ok i nw wrong section,iv been doing ma reserch bt i still dnt gt wat window vista is??ma computer is windows XP and windows VISTA compatable wats does this mean??

2006-09-30 20:59:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My primary (default) printer is aan HP Deskjet 3745. My wife prints many downloads with color. I want to add a Lexmark z22 as a secondary to print a lot of text documents not requiring color. Is it possible to HAVE 2 printers on one desktop? You can e-mail me at roy7jr29@yahoo.com if you want to, or just amswer through this program. I check it every day. Thank you.

2006-09-30 20:56:40 · 10 answers · asked by son of the South 1 in Printers

2006-09-30 20:49:47 · 5 answers · asked by arnold c 1 in Add-ons

2006-09-30 20:41:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

ok i bot a dell a inspron E1705..and iv been hearing that the only way 2 upgrade it was 2 buy a new1 or call dell..bt thats nt tru bt my moms frends that works in computer came and upgraded ma com 4 free with costem parts..i changed almost everything the hearddrive the ram the graphics card the burner and mr and ma com runs beter than ever and fast as hell..so do ppl think its bad??????

2006-09-30 20:32:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i use it for graphic design and for high graphic games,



Thank You

2006-09-30 20:19:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-09-30 20:09:29 · 3 answers · asked by Steve B 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to Buy laptop in installments..... any website any seller i will give advanced Check in 1 month gapes. advanced Rs. 10000-15000 waiting reply

2006-09-30 19:49:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

A) none
B) WEP
C) WPA
D) other: please specify

2006-09-30 19:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-09-30 19:33:06 · 6 answers · asked by grandview55 1 in Desktops

2006-09-30 19:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by josephmarzen 1 in Other - Hardware

Will it matter against the performace if I add 2 256 chips or just 1 512? Which would be better? I have 2 256 chips already with 4 slots.

2006-09-30 18:53:23 · 8 answers · asked by titancloud 2 in Desktops

Answers - for RAID controlled & manual backups welcome

2006-09-30 18:51:26 · 3 answers · asked by MSU K 1 in Other - Hardware

Bios version is A09.
Bus speed is 100 Mhz.
Clock speed is set to 2.10.
Cache size is 512 KB.
How do I respond to your answers without reentering a question?
thanks.

2006-09-30 18:38:50 · 3 answers · asked by Darren 1 in Desktops

I am building a PC, and i just dont understand this part. Do i need a CPU heatsink, and fan?

2006-09-30 18:34:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

ok so my i have 2 harddrives on my computer a 20 gb and a 200gb now i had to partiton the 200gb hard drive and have one read 119gb and 69 gb i know that doesnt add up to 200gb and i have no idea where that extra gigs are but anywho thats not the problem... a few months ago the 119 gb harddrive dissapeared its not being read on my computer but the other half of it, the 69 gb one, is totally fine... its the same harddrive what the hell why wont my computer read it ive asked around and no one can help me... id like to retrive it back since i have soo many videos i was editing on that harddrive and id hate to see all my work go to waste... i dont wanna take it in some where cause i have no money... anyone have any advise? or can help me out with this problem?

2006-09-30 18:28:32 · 9 answers · asked by AJX² 1 in Desktops

my pc is 3 years old. i hav an onboard graphics accelerator which came along with the mainboard. the gameplay is really pathetic. so i wld like to install a graphics card. i can't get a PCI express, cause my PC doesn't support. can I get a PCI card????
i hav a mercury mainboard . KOB 845GL NDSMx. P4 1.5 GHz 256 mb ram
expansion slots-2 PCI slots, 1 DVO slot(w/o AGP support ), 1 CNR slot

2006-09-30 18:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by problem child 1 in Desktops

I am currently using, the completely bottom of the line ATi Radeon 9550. The sad bare minimum of minimums in graphic processing standards. Its about 4 years old now, doesn't even have a GPU lol

Anyway, I'm looking at the ATi Radeon 512MB X1900XT because I want the best graphics card (though the XTX is a tweak better, value for money is with XT) and I think I deserve it having have collected the money and living with this 9550 junk for an eternity by computing standards. =)

However, my burning question is, is now a good time? ATi Radeon is currently developing their new R600 line of cards scheduled for a Q4, Q1 or Q2 release. Though it is still DirectX 9, these cards are as revolutionary in design and capacity as the Core 2 Duo is compared to Pentium chips.

Ofcourse, there is the future DirectX 10 cards which I have yet to see/hear even rumours of development...then again, not sure if I would even want to use Windows Vista or not =( Help people...? lol

2006-09-30 18:14:10 · 8 answers · asked by Wooly 1 in Desktops

I am not omputer literate so it may be an easy thing for most but not for me I was told it was cuilt in to my computer but I have no idea where I would find the program for it to be done and with all the trouble I am having with it lately I was told to de frag but I have no idea how to do it thank you all Rae

2006-09-30 18:09:10 · 7 answers · asked by rrae1967 1 in Desktops

2006-09-30 18:07:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

click on a yahoo question to answer, in a new window,the box is so small, and I'm tired of keep on expanding the window. How did this happen, how do I fix it, & how do I keep it from occuring in the future?

The link that I open in a new window is still very small. I have to keep clicking on the middle box so I can make the window large to see what the questions/answers are. I didn't have to do this the other day...it just started happening, and is driving me nuts.

2006-09-30 18:05:40 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Desktops