Hardware - October 2006

2006-10-05 14:43:08 · 4 answers · asked by Tama J 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i know how open my tower...................then what?

2006-10-05 14:39:44 · 6 answers · asked by quintanafi 2 in Other - Hardware

do you think itll work on my pc if i just need a processor with at least 3 more mhz?

2006-10-05 14:32:23 · 7 answers · asked by bball17 2 in Desktops

this computer was purchased brand new by my grandfather in December of 2005. Since then the hard drive has been wiped out at least 4 times due to viruses, spyware, or simply because the computer would not even display the GUI (except in safe mode). The last time the hard drive was cleared it was simply because the computer was inspected by a technician who reccomended that the hard drive be cleared because there were literally hundreds of viruses, e.t.c. from downloaded programs, and the only way to get rid of them all was to completely clear the hd. But I am just worried because I keep clearing it. Does clearing it cause any damage that may eventually cause you to have to replace it? And is there a limit to how many times you can clear the hard drive? I just really want to know if it is okay to keep clearing it. Because I don't want to keep doing it if it is causing damage.
Also, does having viruses/spyware cause damage to your hd? And if so does clearing your hd erase this damage?

2006-10-05 14:28:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Though it sound simple when refering the manual,it doesn't say what to do if an IP conflict occurs.Does anyone have a guide which explains all the problem relating to configuring a router.Also can you please suggest me a good router with config(like 52k..) to purchase to connect between 2 computers

2006-10-05 14:12:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

This is a secondary computer so I don't want to replace the mobo as of yet.

2006-10-05 13:58:57 · 3 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2 in Desktops

What are GHz and Front side bus in relationship to a destop processor? i want the get a new processor and i dont know how this stuff effects the speed. PLZ help.

2006-10-05 13:33:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-10-05 13:31:52 · 3 answers · asked by cbrs46 2 in Desktops

can it be done with out removing any hardware.

2006-10-05 13:28:38 · 5 answers · asked by Gabby65 1 in Other - Hardware

I would be using it for gaming. You could also tell me a good one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116001

2006-10-05 13:22:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Intel duo or the Duo version of amd for gaming?

2006-10-05 12:59:27 · 12 answers · asked by shizdan 2 in Add-ons

2006-10-05 12:58:42 · 2 answers · asked by Dingo 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have my computer hooked up to my home stereo system through auxilary and it makes a buzzing sound all the time like a ground is messed up. It's connected through 5 six feet extension cables and it only buzzes when my computer(Dell) or my laptop(Dell) is hooked up. It doesn't buzz when my brother's laptop(HP) is hooked up or my mp3 player(Creative). Sup with that?

2006-10-05 12:31:40 · 2 answers · asked by Rah 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm looking to put together a new computer from scratch and have been researching a lot and just wanted to get a few more opinions. I need a very versatile computer for work, video gaming, and video editing.

Suggestions on video cards, cases, motherboards, processors, cooling systems etc would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

2006-10-05 12:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by a f 1 in Desktops

When I click on the drive icon a error pops up saying d: is not accessible access is denied. I am running xp home with admin account. I have replaced the ide cable as suggested by the ms help articles. This has happened within the last few weeks. When I checked the eventlog, it reports that the driver detected a controller error on \device\harddisk1\d. My bios is up-to-date as far as I know. My motherboard is a Gigabyte ga7vaxp. Hard drive is a Western Digital 80gb(model 800jb). I need to recover the files on this drive as it has a wedding video.

2006-10-05 12:23:32 · 5 answers · asked by patrj2004 2 in Desktops

2006-10-05 12:16:31 · 10 answers · asked by Fun and Games 4 in Desktops

hi i hurd that you have to buy 2 ram chips to use them is this true or can you buy 1 at a time and install it

2006-10-05 12:14:33 · 7 answers · asked by gate123456789p 2 in Other - Hardware

After clicking on MY PICTURES I'm still unable to view all of them which are in the p c, why?

2006-10-05 12:06:55 · 1 answers · asked by gramps6331 1 in Scanners

I live in toronto and i have a macbook hardware problem, (shutdown problem) . If i bring my macbook back to the store will they replace my macbook with a new one, or just send it in for repairs with my 1 year warranty. Has anyone brought it back before?

2006-10-05 11:58:49 · 5 answers · asked by Alex G 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i put in new ram each stick on its own starts ok but together I always get this screen and have topress restart, then it loads fine and all ram registers. do I need to change a bios setting my ram is : slot 1 512mb slot 2 256mb

2006-10-05 11:57:04 · 2 answers · asked by hipolly69 2 in Other - Hardware

Why is it cheaper to buy a new printer with ink in it,than buy a new ink cartrige?

2006-10-05 11:51:27 · 6 answers · asked by defender163 2 in Printers

2006-10-05 11:50:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm looking for a web cam compatible with both a PC (lap top w/ XP)/MAC (OSX) and Yahoo! IM. I found a few but would appreciate any advice on which is the best type:

* ICECAM
* Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 Web Cam
* Logitech Quickcam Orbit Web Cam

Does anyone have any suggestions or better options they can share?

2006-10-05 11:36:04 · 3 answers · asked by cachegirl68 2 in Other - Hardware

My CD drive burns data files fine to CD and DVD but not audio. The dive is a Matshita DVD-RAM UJ825s and the software I've tried is either Power To Go or Windows media player. The file type is WMA. Windows media player says 'No CD or DVD burner has been detected'

2006-10-05 11:34:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

what can i do?... my ipod video 5th generation freezes continuoslly since i´ve updated to the new software version from itunes...

2006-10-05 11:30:27 · 1 answers · asked by lepancite 2 in Other - Hardware

Seems real enough...

2006-10-05 11:18:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Its a dell Dimention 3000 XP ive only had it about a 1 and a bit i know thats not that new for a computer but its not old either. It wont start or make any start up noise there are no lights on the front. I think it might be like that starter moter on a car but i dont know what to do about it! help!! what caused it and more importantly how do i fix it?? could it be a virus?

2006-10-05 11:08:28 · 22 answers · asked by jessica_mornington 2 in Desktops

do i need to buy a new one
i have valuable data on the hard disk that is broken

2006-10-05 11:01:49 · 6 answers · asked by bond 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-05 10:41:56 · 5 answers · asked by BigGeorge55 2 in Printers

how much would it cost to call up a hardware engeneer to come and fix a corupt dvd/cd-rom drive? it would really help if you helped me out on this. the computer is a Dell Demension E310. thanks

2006-10-05 10:38:06 · 9 answers · asked by chris z 1 in Other - Hardware