Hardware - September 2006

2006-09-09 00:23:22 · 9 answers · asked by amirlanaa 1 in Other - Hardware

Hey there,

I'm buying parts for a new computer and I have/going to have a Gigabyte S-series AMD motherboard, 256Mb Leadtek 7600GT graphics, an AMD AM2 Sempron 3400, 1GB Corsair XMS2, DDR2 and an 80gig maxtor HD.

Would a 580 watt power supply be too much/not enough for such a setup?

I'm fairly new to this building game so i'm too worried about fatally mucking it all up..

2006-09-09 00:15:55 · 7 answers · asked by Tommy H 2 in Desktops

My computer is a windows 98 and has only 4 GB, but recently a lady gave away her windows 98 to us and it has 10 GB. I like my computer better, so can I transfer the ram from the other computer to mine? They are both pretty much the same computer, only minimal differences.

2006-09-08 23:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by smartdudeforlife 2 in Add-ons

i just wanna upgrade Ram from 256 to 500-something
can we do that for laptop?

2006-09-08 22:49:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

our computer had only 6 gb hard drive originally until we added a new 80 gb hard drive. the installation software that came with the new one gave us the option to copy all files from the old drive to the new, and use the new one as the boot drive. we did that, but now we have no use for all the files on the old drive and want to delete all of them since they're copied to the new. my question is if windows is deleted from the old drive, will that have any bad effect on my startup or windows performance? the exact copy is on the new one now but i just want to make sure. any helpful info is appreciated.

2006-09-08 22:18:01 · 13 answers · asked by Ripcity-zen 2 in Add-ons

How to know if my motherboard is compatible with certain video card

2006-09-08 20:01:09 · 5 answers · asked by raymondalcatraz 1 in Desktops

Usually during gameplay, my ati card's fan gets noiser and the metal at the back of the card is hot, really hot, and the usb and monitor connections next to the outake are soaking in the heat.

Thank you all for your support

2006-09-08 19:25:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have the recovery CDs, the external hard drive (empty), but now how do I reformat saving all my current files onto the external? Will my anti-virus, networking configs, and other windows configs still be active?

2006-09-08 19:22:29 · 9 answers · asked by garda0354 1 in Desktops

2006-09-08 19:07:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-09-08 18:42:23 · 5 answers · asked by jr 1 in Other - Hardware

where can i get a free download for it for my pc

2006-09-08 18:41:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It seems to be caught in some kind of a loop. Is there anyone out there with the tech. knowledge to tell me what's wrong with this PC

2006-09-08 18:20:27 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Desktops

2006-09-08 18:14:24 · 5 answers · asked by Mukesh 1 in Printers

2006-09-08 17:36:06 · 20 answers · asked by trnveni 1 in Add-ons

"I'm guessing some bizarre overheating problem is causing your motherboard to shut down. Check your fans and make sure they are spinning. " said by Orthodox_Ted.

I leave my computer on 24/7 and today it freezes a hour after i turn it on, how do i fix it so it won't freeze no more or some advice on how to keep my computer healthy while its only 24/7?

2006-09-08 17:14:03 · 11 answers · asked by jordan21s 1 in Add-ons

2006-09-08 16:57:14 · 7 answers · asked by sablan_1 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-08 16:32:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i held down my shift key for apparetnly more than eight seconds and this filter key thing popped up i hit cancel but now the shift key doesnt work and any key that has two things on it ( number keys or something of the sort ) wont work properly it automatically uses whatever is on the top if i hit the key for the number one i get ! two is @ if you get what i mean i cant use commas or periods either i just get < and > any help would be great thanks

2006-09-08 16:15:09 · 3 answers · asked by wow91886 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My Microphone works with imovie HD and its built in as well my isight camera works as well i can take pics but for some reason it doesn't want to respond with my imovie HD it keeps saying "no camera attached" That sucks if u know how i can fix this plz tell me THanx Bye :)

2006-09-08 15:57:36 · 6 answers · asked by pOoP 2 in Other - Hardware

i have a dell 300 with 256 ram,I want to upgrade to atleast 512,as affordably as possible,im poor,lol.but i have 2 slots,one being empty.can i buy a single 256 and put it in the slot or do i have to buy the pair and remove the factory one.i know its recommended to put them in in pairs,ive looked at new egg and crucial.com,and just its more in my budget to buy another single 256 and add it to the slot,will it work right or do i have to just buy the pair?

2006-09-08 15:57:08 · 10 answers · asked by evilfreaktoo 2 in Add-ons

I was a diehard PC guy... my laptop got stolen, and I wandered into a Mac store....now I'm a Mac guy and I'll never go back. What's your excuse?

2006-09-08 15:56:28 · 13 answers · asked by RscuRngr 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have two computers I wish to install video cards in.
One is an AMD Athlon 64 based system, in which I plan on installing an ATI card.
The other is a slightly older 1 Ghz Intel Celeron, in which I wish to place an NVidia product.
Is my information correct, in the AMD/ATI and Intel/NVidia combinations? I was told these are the best cards with my processors.
Lastly, which is the better choice, AGP or PCI? I have plenty of PCI slots available in each, along with an AGP slot and on board video in both systems.

2006-09-08 15:51:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

like these ?
Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0%
File fragmentation = 0%
Free space fragmentation = 0%
File fragmentation
Total files = 26,636
Average file size = 371KB
Total fragmented files = 0
Total excess fragments = 0
Average fragments per file = 1.00
Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 768MB
Total fragments = 1
Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 2,831
Fragmented folders = 1
Excess folder fragments = 0
Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 122MB
MFT record count = 29,626
% MFT in use = 23%
Total MFT fragments2

2006-09-08 15:27:49 · 6 answers · asked by altgrave 4 in Desktops

like these ?
Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0%
File fragmentation = 0%
Free space fragmentation = 0%
File fragmentation
Total files = 26,636
Average file size = 371KB
Total fragmented files = 0
Total excess fragments = 0
Average fragments per file = 1.00
Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 768MB
Total fragments = 1
Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 2,831
Fragmented folders = 1
Excess folder fragments = 0
Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 122MB
MFT record count = 29,626
% MFT in use = 23%
Total MFT fragments2

2006-09-08 15:27:34 · 5 answers · asked by altgrave 4 in Other - Hardware

pros and cons some help please

2006-09-08 15:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

in metrik units please

2006-09-08 15:04:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I am talking in terms of the good old DOS mode.

Can someone kindly tell me how does a keyboard work? For example, when I press the key "A", what really happens? What cause the letter "A" to appear on screen?

Also, if I type a word say "dir" in DOS prompt, what cause the letters to be arranged neatly in a row? Is it the DOS or is it the CPU? Why doesn't the letters appear randomly all over the black screen? Why are letters arranged in rows on the black screen?

Also, after typing the word "dir" and I press enter, how does the CPU accept the word typed?

Lastly, if I want to add my own character on the keyboard to be used, what do I need to update? The keyboard circuit only or the CPU also?

How does a keyboard work? Does anyone have any reference?

2006-09-08 13:59:58 · 8 answers · asked by Sleuth! 3 in Other - Hardware

Hi,

I know this is the easiest thing to do when it comes to fixing a problem on a computer but this time it seems I am the one that needs to be replaced not the peripheral.

Do you guys know what or which is the right way to remove a fan from an AMD Athlon Processor?
I have tried one side and it seens the hook that holds it is not there. I Have tried the other side and it is soooo close to the motherboards power supply that there is no way to get screedriver in there. Who is in charge of designing this stuff? I know there is something behind in every designs for computer parts but someone forgot to leave the door open for novices. :-)

Could you provide a tutorial with images for this? Anyone knows of one?

Thank you!!!

2006-09-08 13:47:47 · 3 answers · asked by Corem 1 in Desktops

The drivers for 1)CIF Single Chip 2)Video Controller(VGA compatable) n 3)Multimedia Audio Controller, all listed under 'other devices' in device manager r all unsigned n have no properties listed. is it safe to disable them as i THINK thats where my problems-see my previous Qs-are coming from. This pc stuffs scrambling my brains!! Basic words for this computer virgin please......just cuz ive used the recovery console (nope, it didnt solve things but at least i got back in to ask you guys!!!) doesnt mean i knew recovery console even existed before today! Be gentle with me :-s

2006-09-08 13:44:32 · 8 answers · asked by ssssiggghhhhhh 2 in Other - Hardware

Mine has always got warm after a while and so has my childs. Is this normal?

2006-09-08 13:35:29 · 6 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5 in Desktops