Hardware - October 2006

2006-10-09 13:03:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have an HP computer with a Plextor PX-708A DVD R/RW CD R/RW. The drive was working fine and now will only play a DVD and will not play a cd or write a cd or dvd. All setting are good cables are good uninstalled and reinstalled the drive in the properties tab of the drive says the drive is working normally. Any help?

2006-10-09 12:58:06 · 3 answers · asked by mike m 1 in Desktops

I'm looking to buy a laptop to replace my desktop computer. I play the Sims 2 on my computer often and it's a bit slow. I also have many music files and have many pictures on my computer, so I need at least an 80 gig hardrive.

2006-10-09 12:51:46 · 10 answers · asked by Lori 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Detail. When I go to print something, the printer acts as if it is working, but nothing is on the page. How can I fix this and why is it doing so?

2006-10-09 12:51:45 · 22 answers · asked by Ari R 1 in Printers

2006-10-09 12:41:01 · 4 answers · asked by Xavier T 2 in Desktops

I am going to get a video card for my birthday, but I don't know which brand I should buy. What do you recommend and which store should I buy it from? What store should I buy RAM at also? Thanks!!!!!

2006-10-09 12:32:26 · 4 answers · asked by sims_are_cool 2 in Add-ons

I'd like to see if I can overclock my P4 1.5 Ghz 400 Mhz FSB PC.
I know you have to be carefull not to overdo it... I'd try 2 Ghz tops. I found a list on the net that says this CPU is fine to 2.2 Ghz.

2006-10-09 12:31:39 · 5 answers · asked by Phil 1 in Desktops

2006-10-09 11:53:50 · 3 answers · asked by steve k 1 in Printers

2006-10-09 11:41:12 · 10 answers · asked by tecno 3 in Other - Hardware

Hi

Im looking to buy an iMac in the next few weeks but not sure which one to buy the £799 one or the £999 one.

Please help with my descision
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http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/61094042/wo/gF30rB771NDB3qjtfqJ2odPpMf1/0.PSLID?mco=899BECBF&nclm=iMac

2006-10-09 11:40:12 · 9 answers · asked by Billy A 2 in Desktops

i wanna build one from the ground up please give me some pointers

2006-10-09 11:22:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I've seen these huge printers and I can't think of who would need to use them except Rand McNally or somebody. Any thoughts?

2006-10-09 11:11:33 · 3 answers · asked by jesusblake 2 in Printers

2006-10-09 11:11:30 · 6 answers · asked by 4evaluvu 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I use the wireless G adapter and I followed the manuel step by step. It says to first install the wireless cd then install after that it said to insert the wireless card after shutting down the computer and then to restart and from there on i should have gotten a message saying that the wireless card is installed or new hardware is found . But when i kept doing that it still didn't connect. So if anyone might know of a solution please let me know thanks

2006-10-09 11:02:57 · 5 answers · asked by Yungvision 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

it would help a lot if you were as clear as possible. thank you.

2006-10-09 10:56:55 · 7 answers · asked by Just_A_Boy 4 in Other - Hardware

Please base this answers off of personal preference and what you have seen from reviews. Im using the Asus P5NSLI, I don't really like it, the northbridge gets so hot, I'm pretty sure after 5 minutes i could cook an egg on it, and yes i have sufficient fan and cooling in my box

2006-10-09 10:56:10 · 1 answers · asked by sobe50418 1 in Desktops

I currently have:

pentium 2.4 ghz, 2g ram
mercury motherboard
160gb hd x3
Nvidia GeForce 5500

--I'm not able to run games very fast even at 800x600 res. like riddick, prince of persia two thrones..

help.

2006-10-09 10:38:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I've heard that maybe Minolta. Something I can go into a store to buy. Thanks!

2006-10-09 10:38:22 · 3 answers · asked by Miquita 1 in Printers

I'm trying to refurbish an old IBM Thinkpad A20m. I've installed Windows 2000 on it. However, I get many random crashes and BSODs. I'm replaced the RAM, re-installed many times, installed a new hard drive, etc. Currently I'm ordering a new CMOS battery, but i'm not sure it's that. The only conclusion I have left is that there may be a microfracture somewhere on the motherboard that is causing the system to fail intermittenly. However, I am unsure how to diagnose such an error as every BSOD gives me a different message (i.e. page_fault_in_non_page_fault , etc) and set of memory registers.

2006-10-09 10:37:45 · 2 answers · asked by trer 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

The other day i got windows sp2 but when i try playing music videos it always blinks i hate it i jus constintly blinks then wen i stop the video it still blinks but not as much has and it has neva did this b4 lol. Has any1 out there got a cure for this problem plzz =)

Thanx

2006-10-09 10:29:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

How do I get the best out of my laptop? Its got an intel centrino duo processor T2300, I gb of ram, a dedicated 128mb ati radeon mobility x1400 graphics card, an 80gb sata drive, and a dvd multi format recordable drive. Its running windows xp. Any tips or tweaks for best performance? Its mainly used for a bit of music, the odd game, surfing and photographs. It does everything ok, but I wonder if it could be a little better. Any ideas?

2006-10-09 10:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Windows Media Player 10

2006-10-09 10:09:48 · 8 answers · asked by scott s 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-09 10:01:14 · 8 answers · asked by avatarmaunie 1 in Add-ons

I was looking for a PCI adapter for a laptop. IE an adapter to hook up to your laptop for you to use PCI ports. I found one somewhere, but i can't remember. Anyone got a link? (yes, they do exist)

2006-10-09 09:55:08 · 2 answers · asked by PYRO 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a mic and it worked fine for awhile but then it started to get all screwed up and it doesnt work so i thought it was dead, i returned it and it still doesnt work, ive noticed some things

-When i put the mic jack in it picks up some sound
-I think it might be soemthing to do with software, (Windows movie maker becuase i won awebcam and started using it on that and i think that might be part of the problem) though i tried unstialling all the programs and driver and stuff but didnt seem to work once and while strangly it will just sundly work on windows media player its really screwed up any tips ideas on what to do thx, its NOT muted.

i seriously need help im about to rip my hear out >_> any suggestions even if it doesnt work ANY suggestions (expect is your mic muted?)

2006-10-09 09:49:26 · 2 answers · asked by jaktricky 2 in Add-ons

I just want to know the name of the company that manufactures the best quality iPods

2006-10-09 09:48:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anne 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-09 09:45:40 · 3 answers · asked by avatarmaunie 1 in Add-ons

I'm sorta' new at this computer thing, so don't give me some techno babble answer please!

2006-10-09 09:42:10 · 1 answers · asked by niftygecko 1 in Add-ons

i've taken out every screw i can see any suggestions?

thanks

2006-10-09 09:36:16 · 1 answers · asked by elmoinscotland 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-09 09:29:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks