Hardware - October 2006

My fan's been really loud the past year and my computer sometimes shuts down without warning. The base of the computer also gets extremely hot sometimes and it's worrying!

How much will it cost to replace my fan? I'm pretty tight with money at the moment.

Thanks

2006-10-10 14:27:37 · 6 answers · asked by festiane 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have checked all the cables. I hooked up the monitor to another desktop and it works fine. I have hooked up another monitor to the desktop and it does the same thing. The desktop itself does not go to sleep.

2006-10-10 14:12:45 · 3 answers · asked by ben b 1 in Desktops

i keep on printing documents but the words are jumbled on top of each other.

2006-10-10 13:55:06 · 3 answers · asked by josephabc 1 in Printers

I have a desktop and a laptop in my home. I have a wireless router and I want to know if there is anyway to create a wireless connection between my laptop and my printer and scanner. Are only certain printers capable of this?

2006-10-10 13:52:42 · 6 answers · asked by Zissou 1 in Printers

At first I thought it was one of the TWO Maxtor hard drives I have installed - one of which is only a couple of months old and barely used, but I have Ghosted the drives making them both bootable and have disconnected one at a time. To no avail as the clicking noise continues regardless which drive is active. I guess they both could be bad, but what's the likelihood of that? Besides, when I use a cone to try to pinpoint the noise, it doesn't seem to be coming from the drives, but rather toward the back of the machine, but I don't know if that's real or echos. I have also disabled the case fan and processor fan but the clicking still continues. I'm down to the power supply, the only remaining movable part in the box that I can't shut off though the cone doesn't isolate the noise there. Could that be it? Any other ideas? It's a generic PC that has served me well for about 4 years now and I'm not ready to trash it... Help!!!

2006-10-10 13:42:42 · 2 answers · asked by grebned 1 in Desktops

Say I am looking into installing a 300gb hard drive and my computer has a 160 gig hard drive and it only detects 127 . How much will be detected off this 300 hard drive ? Will this new hard drive still have the same problem of only detecting 127 on this next pc ? Any ideas

2006-10-10 13:40:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

my computer only detects 127 gigs of the 160 gigs . I wanted my computer to be able to reconginze the full 160 . I dont want to install service pack 1 or 2 for windows xp . Is there any other way that is safe .?

2006-10-10 13:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

yes, my keyboard types alone. I tried changing my keyboard, and i even tried the on-screen keyboard, but the problem still continues. I tried re-installing Windows XP, I tried detecting my PC w/ an antivirus, i tried praying, but it still continues...

2006-10-10 13:32:30 · 12 answers · asked by Christopher C 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-10 13:31:15 · 5 answers · asked by No Name 1 in Other - Hardware

1502-4120-1246-0757-1137-5514

Windows XP 5.1
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.50, size=131072 bytes, created 6/25/2002 12:34:54 PM
Nero Version: 5.5.9.9 (Nero Express)
Recorder: Version: 1.03 - HA 1 TA 0 - 5.5.9.9
Adapter driver: HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: Version: 1.03 - HA 1 TA 0 - 5.5.9.9
Adapter driver: HA 1
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST3250823A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4521B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048048kB)
Free physical memory: 514MB (526416kB)
Memory in use : 49 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Enabled (1)
Wizard: On

10.10.2006
CD-ROM (ISO)
8:24:21 PM#1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6003
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : TAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

8:24:21 PM#2 Phase 90 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1566
Buffer Underrun Protection activated

8:24:21 PM#3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

8:24:21 PM#4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 134
Writer HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4521B running

8:24:21 PM#5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 4488
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

8:24:21 PM#6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3542
Turn on Track-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media

8:24:21 PM#7 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 663
Setup items (original item values)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original CD pos #0 + 600 (600) = #600/0:8.0
relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
--------------------------------------------------------------

8:24:42 PM#8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 199
Last possible write address on media: 359845 (79:59.70)
Last address to be written: 599 ( 0:09.74)

8:24:42 PM#9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 204
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

8:24:42 PM#10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1403
Recorder: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4521B;
CDRW code: 00 97 26 66; OSJ entry from: CMC Magnetics Corporation
ATIP Data:
Special Info [hex] 1: D0 00 98, 2: 61 1A 42 (LI 97:26.66), 3: 4F 3B 47 (LO 79:59.71)
Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 80 (invalid), 2: 00 80 00 (invalid), 3: 00 80 80 (invalid)

8:24:42 PM#11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 815
Prepare recorder HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4521B for write in TAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN:
TOCTYPE: 0x0 Close CD
Tracks 1 to 1:
TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x0, ISRC "", FilePos 0 307200 1536000

8:24:42 PM#12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 843
Removed 2 run-out blocks from end of track 1.

8:24:42 PM#13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 663
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original CD pos #0 + 600 (600) = #600/0:8.0
relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 598 blocks [HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4521B]
--------------------------------------------------------------

8:24:42 PM#14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1566
Caching of files started

8:24:42 PM#15 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1566
Caching of files completed

8:24:42 PM#16 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1566
Burn process started at 32x (4,800 KB/s)

8:24:42 PM#17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1947
Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

8:24:42 PM#18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 16973
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

8:24:49 PM#19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
all writers idle, stopping conversion

8:25:59 PM#20 SCSI -1176 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1211
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x72
Sense Qual: 0x02
CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x72 0x02

8:25:59 PM#21 MMC -1176 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 972
Session fixation error

8:25:59 PM#22 TRANSFER -19 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 972
Could not perform Fixation

8:28:39 PM#23 SCSI -1176 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1211
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x72
Sense Qual: 0x02
CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x72 0x02

8:28:39 PM#24 MMC -1176 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 972
Session fixation error

8:28:39 PM#25 TRANSFER -19 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 972
Could not perform Fixation

8:28:39 PM#26 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1566
Burn process failed at 32x (4,800 KB/s)

8:28:39 PM#27 Text 0 File Scsicmd.cpp, Line 395
SCSI not using temporary buffers
20 out of 20 temporary buffers allocated


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.5.0.50 , size=24960 bytes, created 9/7/2005 2:32:58 PM
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 1:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for rec)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 1:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for src)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

2006-10-10 13:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by Game-Guy Pro 5 in Other - Hardware

When my computer monitor goes into power saving mode my computer stops responding. I went into the control panel and reset the power options to never go on standby, but that didn't work. Whether I am working or not, the monitor goes into standby and I can't get it to turn back on. The last time I booted up it went straight into power saving mode before I had a chance to do anything! This is very frustrating! I spend most of my time online trying to keep my Website up to date and I can't afford downtime. Is this a hardware problem with the monitor? Is this a software problem with Windows XP home SP2? What is the problem here and can it be fixed? Should I take the monitor back to WalMart or do I need to reformat my hard drive again with Windows XP home SP2?

2006-10-10 13:30:35 · 3 answers · asked by pro_photographer39 2 in Desktops

Ok so i got this game, Civilization 4 to be exact, and well when I installed it and all that jazz it loaded up. With me? ok, well when its about to load up the game, the screen dissapears and im looking at my desktop. Then this error button comes up saying that i have low video memory and i need to fix it. Thats not the exact sentence but thats what i processed through it. Now i need help, what are some ways i can fix this WITHOUT buying a new card or memory. I'm too damn cheap, lol. Please help, id love ya 4 life.

2006-10-10 13:27:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anthony M 1 in Monitors

2006-10-10 13:25:44 · 9 answers · asked by Koy 2 in Other - Hardware

I am looking to buy my first laptop, and every store says theirs is the best. I just need one to browse the net, download some music, burn a few cd's and load photos. Which is the one to go with? I don't want to spend a fortune. I have been looking a NEW ones on Ebay but have no idea about the ram and MG's ect. Any thoughts? Thanks!

2006-10-10 13:16:39 · 6 answers · asked by nicalbers 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I frequently play Americas Army and they just updated, now my card isnt good enough when i play the game. I have both the AGP and the PCI-Express slots on my computer.

2006-10-10 13:10:43 · 7 answers · asked by midnight3_love4 2 in Other - Hardware

i dont know much about computers. i just got a compaq laptop and they say to get the internet connection i need a router..
what is that all about??

2006-10-10 12:50:11 · 10 answers · asked by Hana 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Have a Titan Bianca Liquid cooling system, the unit requires to put distilled water, would bottled water work?

2006-10-10 12:29:14 · 6 answers · asked by Tommy H 1 in Desktops

i am using a dos program that runs in a dos box in a winxp environment and want to print directly to the printer instead of selecting a printer every time i print

2006-10-10 12:10:53 · 4 answers · asked by clintcraig 1 in Printers

which motherboard for p4 processor , socket 478 is the best and to have pci -e , just motherboard, i dont want to spend money to go core 2 duo or amd. i just want to use my processor on a mtoherboard who has pci-e , hellp me

2006-10-10 12:09:38 · 3 answers · asked by bebelino44 2 in Add-ons

im going to build a high end gaming pc and im going to use the Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz 4MB Cache 1066MHz FSB to start with but the question i have which is best having the motherboard P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP for an nvidia base,Intel D975XBX ATX Motherboard crossfire for ati base or having an intel base mobo then just add the gpu to that.....also at the high end extreme gamer level which is the best nvidia or ati for mmorpg,first person shooter,and rpg games?

2006-10-10 12:05:39 · 3 answers · asked by new builder 1 in Desktops

i am thinking to upgrade my desktop processor, the current processor is a pentium 4 3.06 GHz socket LGA 775 and the motherboard can Supports Intel Pentium 4 HT processors i would like to know how much difference is between these processors? will my desktop perform better? faster ? and one more thing if a upgrade the processor do i need to upgrade some extra hardware also? like the power supply maybe?

2006-10-10 11:49:14 · 3 answers · asked by siber_explorer28 1 in Desktops

my epson c20 makes a noise like a coffee grinder and then the red light comes on does anyone out there know what is wrong?

2006-10-10 11:39:11 · 7 answers · asked by for a pound 1 in Printers

2006-10-10 10:42:25 · 9 answers · asked by knutrockney77 1 in Add-ons

i have a optiplex 170l 2.8gh p4 1gb sdram, this comp does not have pci e slot so i was thinking to buy another motherboard and i found this one : MSI MATX RC410M-L SATA PCI-E x16 MotherBoard
Key Features
Form Factor Micro ATX
Compatibility PC
Chipset ATI RC410M
Compatible Processors Intel Pentium 4, Intel Celeron D
Technical Features
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 8 • Serial Port x 1 • RJ45 Lan Port x 1 • PS/2 Mouse x 1 • PS/2 Keyboard x 1 • Parallel Port (ECP/EPP/SPP) x 1 • Floppy Port x 1
Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 x 1 • PCI Express x1 x 1 • PCI x 2
RAID Support SATA RAID 0 • SATA RAID 1
Storage Controller Type(s) DMA/ATA-133 (Ultra) x 2, Serial ATA x 4
Processor
Socket Type Socket LGA775
Max supported CPUs qty 1
Memory
Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM
Number of Memory Slots 2 x 240 Pin DIMMs
Supported RAM speeds 533 MHz • 667 MHz
Max Supported RAM 2 GB
Audio / Video
Video Interface PCI Express x16
On Board Graphic Processor ATI Radeon X200

2006-10-10 10:39:05 · 3 answers · asked by bebelino44 2 in Add-ons

I have the 17 inch screen, idk if that matters.

2006-10-10 10:37:16 · 2 answers · asked by 3beed 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

When I click Start in the lower left hand corner, so that I can select "Restart" or "Turn off the computer", if I click Restart or Turn off the Computer, the computer will not restart and will not turn off. This is a Comaq Presario 5100 desktop which I bought new 6 years ago. I am running Windows XP Professional which I bought and installed about 2 years ago. It has been about one month since I rebooted, and at that time I think it rebooted just fine.
I am wanting to push the button in on the tower to turn the computer off, but am afraid the computer will not turn back on again.
Any comments ?

2006-10-10 10:36:00 · 5 answers · asked by JustPeachy !!! 5 in Desktops

I have an available IDE port on the mother board.

2006-10-10 10:31:19 · 4 answers · asked by cycleman1955 2 in Desktops

Recently, I had some spyware on my computer and I removed it using the Norton Anti-Virus included with the Yahoo! Toolbar. Later, I heard that Norton sometimes messes up your desktop background so I deleted it, but my background still can't change. I can change the color but that's it; I can't change the image. And I've also been hearing about this "Active Desktop" thing, but what does it do? How do I turn it on?

2006-10-10 10:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by Richie 1 in Desktops

Im planning on buying a computer with intel core 2 duo E6600 (2.4GHZ), 2GB of Ram and Nvidia geforce 7950 GTX is that ebough to run Direct x 10 games???

2006-10-10 10:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by symphonyof_destruction 2 in Add-ons

sometimes display comes up but i get 5 beeps when i turn it on any ideas??? sometimes i turn it on its ok

2006-10-10 10:19:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops