Hardware - October 2006

Is that normal?

2006-10-11 09:46:47 · 2 answers · asked by themichael 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-11 09:28:29 · 3 answers · asked by beardedredhead7 4 in Other - Hardware

My pc does not show bios on bootup. windowsxp still runs ok.

2006-10-11 09:25:08 · 7 answers · asked by Lindsay W 1 in Desktops

im building a computer, im gettin a
- conroe E6600
- 2 gig of Ram
- 250 HD
-7900 gt

i need a motherboard for it with possibly nvidia590 SLI

all i can find in a reasonable price range for sli is a nvidia570 sli http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131032

please help me find a mobo......my budget is like up to $185

2006-10-11 09:25:00 · 2 answers · asked by shizdan 2 in Add-ons

I bought a second hand piece of memory DDR2 1GB 240pin DIMM PC2-4200, non-ECC which matches the requirements of my PC. Yet it does not work. The question is despite all these stats matching can the memory still be incompatible or is the memory broken?[ For info its Hypertec PV557AA-HY memory I'm trying to get into a Dell Dimension 8400.] Thanks in advance.

2006-10-11 09:24:26 · 10 answers · asked by squawky 1 in Other - Hardware

i have 2 video cards and i dont know if they are both working, how can i tell?

2006-10-11 09:18:14 · 2 answers · asked by brian b 1 in Desktops

To dispell the obvious first question, I'm writing from someone else's computer.

My computer died after I did several updates all in one day so I don't know which it was. I updated Norton, Office, and Yahoo IM. But the real question isn't which did it.

It won't boot AT ALL. It does a beep sequence (5,1,2,3) and the lights in the back (YYGG) both indicate a memory R/W error. It is a Dell Dimension 8200 if that is important. I pulled and reseated the memory and have tried all sorts of other things (unplugging and waiting before I plug back in, etc).

First off, is there any reason to believe that investing in new memory modules would solve this problem? I wonder if something else caused them to fail and it would do the same to new ones.

Next, do you think the information on my hard drive can be saved? I know, I should've backed it up, 20/20 hindsight. Can it be hooked up to another computer as a slave to pull the my documents folder onto CDrom?

Any other ideas or comments?

2006-10-11 09:18:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-10-11 09:09:56 · 3 answers · asked by JO F 2 in Other - Hardware

I've been researching hardware components needed to run my retail store. This is what I want:

POS System
Kiosk for Customer Web Surfing (probably touch-screen monitor running content blocking software)
Back Office PC

Question: I'm guessing I need a server to store all the customer, inventory, sales, etc. data and to exchange info to/from the POS. But, do I need to purchase a server and a PC? Or can I just get a server and use that as my back office PC as well?

2006-10-11 08:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by jenmayo03 1 in Other - Hardware

When are good laptops the cheapest and what store has the lowest prices?

2006-10-11 08:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by Chris E 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

it is a sprint aircard 580

2006-10-11 08:36:09 · 4 answers · asked by His 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a desktop computer with Windows XP and I just got a laptop with Windows 98. I was wondering how to transfer programs and files from The desktop to my new laptop?

2006-10-11 08:28:59 · 7 answers · asked by roshon2000us 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have enabled cd rom in bios setup and connected it properly but its not detect by system plz solv it.

2006-10-11 08:14:23 · 9 answers · asked by parvez khan 1 in Desktops

My old laptop, a HP, has 802.11b wireless. Will an 802.11g wireless adapter work with the computer? I would like to know because I need a laptop with 802.11g network card to get wireless internet. My Mac has 802.11g network card, but I would like to take the HP.

2006-10-11 08:07:59 · 9 answers · asked by Brian N 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-11 08:05:00 · 4 answers · asked by Payman Rowhani 1 in Other - Hardware

The specs on http://www.nvidia.com/page/go_7800gtx.html (laptop version card.
The go 7800's numbers are all higher than the go 7900GS. Is there something else that makes the 7900GS better than the older version. Thanks much....

2006-10-11 07:43:19 · 2 answers · asked by jbhulabhai 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have @.66 D computer with 945 GNT original Intel Mother Board, 512 DDR2, 160 GB hard Disk, but my system is too slow, wen i use internet its become very slow,plz tell me haow can i solve my pro

2006-10-11 07:31:39 · 14 answers · asked by parvez khan 1 in Desktops

I want to be able to connect my Xbox 360, or any other video game system to play through my computer. Once I have accomplished that, I will try to record them using Media Center or some other program. Is there a way to attach the console to play through my laptop?

2006-10-11 07:27:03 · 2 answers · asked by d s 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

im an engineering student looking for a notebook, better buy for home built or business types, whats the diff actually, thnks in advance!

2006-10-11 07:15:18 · 5 answers · asked by feeza 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i am buying a laptop, i am a graphic designer and i want to buy a pc, and i wonder witch graphic card is best..
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 or Intel 945GM or ATI Radeon X1400 ???

2006-10-11 07:11:46 · 3 answers · asked by bellamaria 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I think I have to many adons on my explore bar it will not let me open another internet window i can only do one at a time and if I try to opne more then one my computer frezzes

2006-10-11 06:45:18 · 3 answers · asked by ANT 1 in Add-ons

2006-10-11 06:41:28 · 13 answers · asked by barry bucknell 3 in Printers

my registry is all over the place , some parts of programs and files are missing , some say they need optimizing , some are disabled, active x not working. , some network settings out,Is there a program I can run?

2006-10-11 06:02:37 · 4 answers · asked by jannyz55 2 in Other - Hardware

I am planning to buy software repair/fixer for my computer. A software that can do everything to fix my computer. What system software can you recommend. Thank you

2006-10-11 06:01:49 · 7 answers · asked by toti 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Preferably, I'd like to get pointed to a survey which represents how many people leave their computers running constantly. A bonus would be to know how many of those machines are connected to the Internet via a high speed connection.

2006-10-11 05:53:08 · 8 answers · asked by The Dude 2 in Desktops

My computers proceesor is running near 100% all the time. I am fairly confident I have eliminated most if not all spyware. I have minimized my startup programs and my memory usage seems normal during operation. The computer is lagging but I have scoured the files (even hidden ones) and I can't find anything that seems out of the ordinary. One thing I notice to is that my processor fan is going nuts and is very loud m,os of the time, is this a related problem to the processor? I'm just about to back-up and wipe the drive. Does anyone have any easier suggestions? Am I missing something?

2006-10-11 05:26:57 · 7 answers · asked by Denny M 3 in Desktops

2006-10-11 05:24:39 · 10 answers · asked by catukf 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-11 05:12:31 · 15 answers · asked by David N 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-11 05:09:31 · 2 answers · asked by Nisar A 2 in Other - Hardware

my dvd is power dvd.ive tried auto insertion which is okay and my
drivers seem to be okay

2006-10-11 05:07:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops