Hardware - October 2006

How much GB is enough for running the system properly. ( XP pro) I just get a 300 GB HD and want to know how much I need to each partition. System and Data.

2006-10-30 07:47:50 · 6 answers · asked by 88for88 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-30 07:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by Saskia Guest 1 in Desktops

I open my task manager and my CPU usage is steady at 100%. I click on my processes window and it shows that explorer.exe is using 97-99%. I cleared most of my uneeded memory and removed most of the programs i dont need/use. Any idea what the problem is or how i can fix it.

If you need more info just say so.

2006-10-30 07:41:45 · 8 answers · asked by mrgusgus85 1 in Other - Hardware

getting errors

2006-10-30 07:39:56 · 2 answers · asked by littletykestwo 1 in Desktops

I am currently using a IDE 120GB hard drive on my computer. My motherboard supports IDE and SATA. My current hard drive is starting to fail and I find myself running checkdisk and fixdisk practically every week. I'm assuming its time to start looking for a new hard drive. My question is, should I stay and buy another IDE or shoudl I go for a SATA? What are the pros and cons of each? Whats your experience with them? What do you prefer? Will I be able to transfer everything from the IDE drive to the SATA drive while both are connected to the motherboard?

2006-10-30 07:33:32 · 4 answers · asked by vail2073 5 in Other - Hardware

I just want to know if theres any issues with the extra RAM being automatically recignized by the opperating program? luckily, the motherboard has an extra expansion slot so its just a drop-in procedure. I also have 5 pci slots and would like some ideas on what cards (sound tv video etc.) would be worth it to try out?

2006-10-30 07:32:08 · 3 answers · asked by Rolf W 4 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-30 07:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jack D 1 in Add-ons

have you had any problems with it, and would you recommend it?

2006-10-30 07:27:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2006-10-30 07:21:55 · 4 answers · asked by daddys_girl_027 1 in Other - Hardware

I used to press Ctrl+prtscn and print whatever`s on my screen. One day it packed up and left me. How can I get it back?

2006-10-30 07:20:38 · 1 answers · asked by Rolf W 4 in Add-ons

2006-10-30 07:16:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-30 07:14:48 · 1 answers · asked by reggie7 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a pentium III running windows 98 -- the display only shows two color options: 2-color, and 16-color. What do I have to do to get more colors? Is this a Windows problem or a monitor driver problem?

2006-10-30 07:12:59 · 4 answers · asked by drmarknd 2 in Monitors

how can play dvd on my pc for free

2006-10-30 07:12:32 · 2 answers · asked by glen b 1 in Other - Hardware

I tried to reformat my computer by booting windows from the CD and now all my font is large. I have followed all troubleshooting tips on changing the font size but it is not working. I also am having trouble reinstalling my drivers. I put in the Utilities and Drivers CD that came with my computer but it didn't work. My warranty is up on my computer so I can't call dell. Can someone help?

2006-10-30 07:03:03 · 6 answers · asked by Karen 2 in Desktops

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=MBA-P5BV

i am about to buy this ... and a graphics card - i like to game..

is this feature good or bad for me.. i dont really mind if it doesnt do anything..

if you can shed some light please do.

2006-10-30 06:50:07 · 7 answers · asked by will118 1 in Other - Hardware

I use yahoo messenger to chat, using the Mic and webcam. What would be the recommended RAM to have?

Many thanks

2006-10-30 06:17:50 · 7 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Add-ons

I want to sell my PC. How do I delete everything, files, photos, data etc - except the OEM XP Pro installation which I buy only a week ago.

2006-10-30 06:12:41 · 5 answers · asked by 88for88 1 in Other - Hardware

I use FS2004 a lot. I have a Intel 2.80 Duo 1 Gig DDR2 RAM. and a Nvidea 6800 Xtreme graphics card. I bought this computer cause my old computer shucked badly. So, when I;m flying everything is prett smooth, except for some things like, clouds. The more clouds there are, the crappier FPS I get. I suppose thats because of the Anti-aliasing. But thats a must when playing FS!. So will upgrading and buying another stick of RAM (1GIG) help me any in the performace wise? (TOTAL to equal 2 GB)

2006-10-30 06:03:48 · 2 answers · asked by Josh 1 in Add-ons

First off I've already found a case with what I need with it. Is a 600w power supply over doing it? I don't want to build a powerful gaming rig, just something fast but can play games like HL2 at a good speed. Now I'm looking for a motherboard with an AMD processor. I did find one on ebay but I'm not sure about. Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/AOPEN-MK33-MB-AMD-ATHLON-850MHZ-256MEG-RAM-NO-RES_W0QQitemZ190042638150QQihZ009QQcategoryZ99240QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
More questions to come when I get this answered.

2006-10-30 05:46:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i will be using yahoo chat alot, and photo editing. webcam ofcourse. storage of my digital photographs. i will be traveling to asia at least once a year. i play games occasionally like the sims, simcity4(currently ican't play it or the sims 2 cause my pc is too old) civ 4. i currently have dsl through bellsouth its ok for me and i don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. i've got the second level up of the dsl. so anyadvice would be great. and remember it must be a dell.

2006-10-30 05:43:56 · 8 answers · asked by sivracious 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok I need help disabling SMART it is driving me crazy i have backed up everything on my hard drive and I know it will fail and I cant afford a new one right now so I just want to disable the message until that happens. I cant do it in system BIOS so I dont know how else to do it. PLEASE help me disable it.....

2006-10-30 05:42:26 · 2 answers · asked by Brian H 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I connect the external disk via USB.

2006-10-30 05:28:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Ok first things first , I am not going to buy an Alienware Laptop.
why? because they are way over priced, your really just buying the name...anyway
i would like the laptop to be able to run several programs at once, Macromedia Flash,Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and the internet.
another thing is im using for my online school because the desktop i have is way outdated and im not going to buy another one because i move around frequently.
i would like the screen to be 15.4 inches or larger
the maximum im able to spend is around $1500 .
another thing
any laptop company ( other then alienware ) will do
thanks

2006-10-30 05:25:55 · 7 answers · asked by kurojigoku2 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

is it possible to do that some how with out having ur ps2 hooked up to the computer. i tried to do it and it wouldn't install it so if u know how to do this plz tell me

2006-10-30 05:24:23 · 2 answers · asked by Tiffy 3 in Add-ons

2006-10-30 05:18:24 · 3 answers · asked by shaikh f 1 in Desktops

2006-10-30 05:14:15 · 3 answers · asked by aceventuradude 1 in Monitors

2006-10-30 05:10:49 · 3 answers · asked by katti1787 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

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2006-10-30 04:52:43 · 5 answers · asked by GonZo 2 in Desktops

I've swapped power supplys twice with no luck. I haven't looked at the power switch or the battery yet. Just trying to find the best order to troubleshoot. Thanks!

2006-10-30 04:42:41 · 5 answers · asked by daschuck77 2 in Desktops