Hardware - October 2006

Such as to plug your computer into a cable modem.

2006-10-08 10:13:02 · 5 answers · asked by misterbison13 2 in Other - Hardware

There is on old computer I need to upgrade and add more RAM to it (it's a PIII about 6 years old ).

1. How do I find out exactly what type of RAM to buy (number of pins, PC100? PC133? etc etc etc...)? I heard there's some programs which can find out what RAM your computer uses, can you name some or post some links to such programs?

2. The computer currently has 2 X 128 MB memories, can I add 1 more 128MB or do I need to add a pair of 128 MB memories? Can I add a single strip of 256 MB?

3. Do all memory strips need to be exactly the same in specs? (I heard some people even recommend same brand for all!?)

Thanks.

2006-10-08 09:57:46 · 7 answers · asked by C1N2G8 1 in Desktops

Im looking on the computer for a good laptop.. Cause I want one for my bday.. But I dont know what to look for and what not to look for. Im fine with getting a used one as long as its not crappy.. and doesnt have alot of noticable scratches. Im really interested in this one:
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/iBook-300MHz-64mb-3GB-CD*-p-155.html But.. I dont know if thats good. So can you guys give me your opinion on it and let me know if it sounds like a good one? :-) The reason Im getting a laptop is for the internet so I need one with that and under 300. Please help!

Also. If you know of good websites that have good laptops for good prices and arent rip offs, I would love to get those!! Thanks so much!

2006-10-08 09:43:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Is laptop or desktop?

Average time, please

2006-10-08 09:33:15 · 7 answers · asked by javi270270 2 in Desktops

I bought a lightscribe (can laser pictures/titles onto a DVD rather than using a sticky label) DVD burner this morning which I have now installed and works perfectly. However my monitor now wont turn on! I have put an old monitor on the computer and this one works fine. My monitor was working fine last night - why won't it work now?! I have a compaq computer and have checked all the connections which appear fine and not lose. There is no power light at all - the screnn just stays blank/black. Can anyone help?

2006-10-08 09:32:29 · 3 answers · asked by priestesshp 2 in Monitors

How many GHz does the MSI NX6600-VTD256 Geforce 6600 256MB 128-bit DDR VIVO AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail run at?

I would like to know because I couldn't find out the amount on newegg.

2006-10-08 09:32:09 · 4 answers · asked by answer-seeker 2 in Other - Hardware

cpu

2006-10-08 09:29:18 · 4 answers · asked by steven n 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-08 09:23:11 · 5 answers · asked by Grazia 3 in Desktops

I copy cnc drawings to be cut out on a plasma machine, The problem is I cannot copy a large file to the floppy (it is less than 1.44 mb) If I try to copy the file using another computer at the office it works perfectly, I assumed my floppy drive was bad so I replaced it, and it still did not solve the problem, all drives are updated, why will it not work on my computer but it will on others? I am running XP (the same as the other computers)

2006-10-08 09:21:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

For example one stick's latency is 3-3-3-8, and the other stick's latency is 2-3-3-6.

2006-10-08 09:11:03 · 4 answers · asked by Koy 2 in Other - Hardware

The printer is a HP2575 and the laptop is a toshiba wifi.

2006-10-08 08:54:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I sent my laptop away for repair, it has come back with a new hard drive installed and the old hard drive in an envelope, is there a way to get the info out of the old hard drive?

2006-10-08 08:44:41 · 6 answers · asked by Smoochy Poochy 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-08 08:42:04 · 5 answers · asked by kanz 1 in Printers

I did a mistake of placing a Intel Pentium D on a motherboard that only supports Pentium 4 and Pentium Celeron D. So the computer doesn't do anything when i power it up. Is it possible that i burned my CPU for doing that.. Or just buying a compatible motherboard for Pentium D resolve my problems, I just don't want to buy one and know that I burned the CPU and have to buy another CPU

2006-10-08 08:35:38 · 4 answers · asked by Innate2 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-08 08:31:39 · 11 answers · asked by khlid A 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

LAPTOP
celeron M 1.4 GHZ
512 MB DDR1 PC3200 400 MHZ
I WILL BE USING CLOCKGEN SOFTWARE TO OVERCLOCK
MY CORE LOGIC IS : SiS M661MX + 963L
IS THERE A NEED TO KNOW THE MAX. FSB OF MY MOTHERBOARD?

2006-10-08 08:30:45 · 3 answers · asked by dct695 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

the fan is really noisy on my computer. we used to have another comp, and u couldnt even tell it was on. but this comp sounds like a hairdryer constantly on. its only a new comp, so i know there is nothing wrong with it. is there a way to change fans or something?..and how do i go about it?

2006-10-08 08:21:58 · 11 answers · asked by emma c 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-08 08:14:12 · 5 answers · asked by Jitendra K 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a D-Link wireless router and a D-Link wireless card. Both of the antennas refuse to snap in and just kind of barely hang on. It doesn't look like they're supposed to screw in, and I tried that anyhow. Has anyone else had this problem with D-Link?

2006-10-08 08:13:36 · 3 answers · asked by mattloaf1 2 in Add-ons

i.e. CPU
RAM
PCI
AGP
etc....

2006-10-08 08:12:57 · 2 answers · asked by dct695 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Where in Essex can I go for straight foreward advice about buying computers, and solving problems that may occur when using them. For example you buy a router, follow the instructions to the letter and it does not work, where can you go for advice without costing a bomb in phone calls to so caslled help lines that can not seem to grasp your problem??

2006-10-08 08:11:34 · 4 answers · asked by lyneric2 1 in Desktops

It tries to boot, gets to the blue xp screen, then goes to a screen stating a recent hardware addition may have caused an error. Although, I didn't actually add anything. Now I've had this happen before with this computer, and the only way I could get it to startup was to completely reinstall xp and I lost everything. Fortunately it was brand new and I didn't have much on it, but the other has years of files on it. Does anyone know how to get it to startup without losing everything? And the other way of starting up by losing them.. I seem to have forgotten how. Thanks.

2006-10-08 08:09:57 · 8 answers · asked by sbwman 2 in Add-ons

2006-10-08 08:09:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

could we maybe put in our own DVD burner into the Macbook?I got myself the 1,83GHz macbook and was wondering about the diffrence between the 1,83 and the 2,0 model. Is it really that much diffrence? i dont use the comp so much just for surfing the net and maybe a little gaming. is it sufficient? I dont want a real slow computer though! could we upgrade it? and could we fix in our own CD burner into the 1,83GHz model?..

is the CD and DVD burner really important?.

2006-10-08 08:03:06 · 2 answers · asked by orlyandsa 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-08 07:59:36 · 5 answers · asked by randella_24 2 in Desktops

I have:
Windows 98
Replaced the hd with a new one. It won't bootup. It just says Operating system not found.

2006-10-08 07:53:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I put the card in the smart reader to download the pictures and I erase the pictures by opening the pictures and delete them but then when I put the card back into the camera, it is still o shots to take pictures. 'why? I cannot take any picture.

jesuselameto

2006-10-08 07:52:36 · 1 answers · asked by jesuselameto 1 in Other - Hardware

my CPU collects a lot of dust if left for 3 or 4 days. the computer still works normally. nothing happened until now, can something happen if i don't clean it? just wondering!!!

2006-10-08 07:45:54 · 11 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5 in Desktops

i have been looking for the perfect computer for me. for a long time now. i have just decided to build my own desktop computer. so i need some sites that could help me in anyway in building my computer.(help, parts, steps, etc., etc.) anything that would help me in this area.

2006-10-08 07:30:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i want to start a studio and i want to buy a multichanel profesional soundcard. if you are a pro one then what do you suggest me?

2006-10-08 07:29:37 · 2 answers · asked by dannie h 1 in Add-ons