Hardware - October 2006

Although I among many must move to MS Windows Vista OS software in the near future,
Is it right to keep my good processor 2G Centrino?
or
Should I replace it by a Dual Core in order to run Windows Vista?
If I maintain my 2G solo processor centrino, will it decently run?

2006-10-05 10:37:35 · 2 answers · asked by theWiseTechie 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an HP Pavilion ze5500 CTO Notebook PC. 512 RAM 40 GB hard drive. Would this be enough to run windows vista?

2006-10-05 10:04:15 · 8 answers · asked by devisional 2 in Monitors

I can only transfer pictures and 30 sec clips. How do I transfer bigger files with my USB? Is there a certain program?

2006-10-05 09:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by onesite123 1 in Other - Hardware

The trial version looked crisp and clear but not the full version. Repair men say they tested computer and it's ok - they're blaming it on my monitor which worked like a dream until they installed Office full version. Changing settings only makes the fonts huge and jagged or too tiny to read. I find it hard to believe the problem is my monitor. I just bought the computer 2 months ago.

2006-10-05 09:34:11 · 7 answers · asked by phoenix 2 in Monitors

2006-10-05 09:28:56 · 2 answers · asked by waynesavoury 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-05 09:27:42 · 2 answers · asked by Amanda L 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

It's from a laptop, all the enclosures online seem to be defined only by a single measurement.

2006-10-05 09:02:29 · 4 answers · asked by Darrell 4 in Add-ons

2006-10-05 08:57:59 · 14 answers · asked by jason 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i built a computer out of thrift store salvaged parts. how do I tell if it is a 32 or 64 bit system. specs: 100GB hard drive, 512 mb shared RAM , socket 462 Athalon 1.6 Ghz processor, 32 bit video shared w/ ram (integrated) and integrated sound.

2006-10-05 08:56:48 · 11 answers · asked by alexmg2420 3 in Desktops

2006-10-05 08:52:29 · 6 answers · asked by Bill H 1 in Desktops

2006-10-05 08:50:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

I know it uses single channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 1DIMM, But what are the detailed specs, the amount of pins, etc?

Can anyone help me?

Thanks in advance!

2006-10-05 08:43:41 · 7 answers · asked by B D 1 in Desktops

2006-10-05 08:25:31 · 11 answers · asked by smileytweetz 1 in Other - Hardware

ive just formated my pc and set up windows xp and i have no sound, i got the cd for windows xp professional set up do i use it .. and how... can i get my pc's sound online and how.. please help

2006-10-05 08:24:36 · 22 answers · asked by shosho_scorp 2 in Other - Hardware

My USB pen drive just crashed. I can see it on My Computer but there are no files inside nor can i put any files on it. I have three years of work on that USB pen drive. PLEASE HELP !!

2006-10-05 08:22:35 · 3 answers · asked by starfield 2 in Other - Hardware

presently i have a P4 256 mb ram 3.06 hz processor.. no ir transmitter or tv tuner...i m using xp and does this config satisfy me to install the media centre version of windows..
also ... can have an external hardware upgradation so that this pc can b made compatible for the mce or the vista version of windows ??

2006-10-05 08:11:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a cheap Dell that has only PCI slots. Is there ANY PCI cards that will run BF2? I have an ATI 9200, and it is "not compatible".

I've owned this game for over a year and would really like to play it sometime....

Of course there are thousands of AGP and PCI-E cards available, but not one single PCI card that will work???!!!

2006-10-05 08:11:34 · 3 answers · asked by apt311 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-05 07:33:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Will an Nvidia 6600 model work with a plug and play monitor, with a dimension 4400 and a intel pentium 4 chipset?

2006-10-05 07:29:48 · 5 answers · asked by answer-seeker 2 in Monitors

I can understand the need for vast amounts of storage space on databases and servers, but why do consumers want 500 to 1000 GB of storage for home use? I have a lowly 80GB on mine, and I have a lot of stuff, and still room for more. Ok, I admit I would not have to think about storage at all if I had 200GB, but by the time I use over 150 GB, My computer will be old and it will be time for a new one anyway. So basically I need someone to enlighten me on this: Do people buy 500GB drive and fill it with games, movies and mp3s within one or 2 years? I know it's possible, but is it common?

2006-10-05 07:23:01 · 11 answers · asked by martin h 6 in Desktops

2006-10-05 07:21:20 · 18 answers · asked by lux 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I got a webcam buh my cd gt damaged and no i cant use my webcam i went to tehe officilawebsite bt dey dont have it the cmas name is 6 LED 1.3M USB webcam or suming lyk da :S plz reli need help

2006-10-05 07:09:47 · 2 answers · asked by eimisfamous 1 in Other - Hardware

Ok heres whats wrong yesterday my computer wasnt reading my disk so i made a new user tthinking that the disk drive would be on that one and then i'm trying to delet an account and every time the computer freze and i just got this for my B-day and my moms ganna be very mad if i mess this and when i try and go on to that side the stupid magfee thingy keeps poping up about enter an password i dont have a pass word for that >_< i dont uderstand anything about what it's saying it saays browse for back up thingy pr uninstall magfee privicy thing and when ever i try it just black out my scrreeen and keeeps putting it back up i dont have a back up thingy >_< i wont get anything else for my B-day again if i mess this up *tears* if theres anyone who can help me please please help me please i reallly need the help! i'm only 14 >_<

2006-10-05 06:53:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

What is the optimum processor temp I know low as possible but should i be worried if mine is running at 50 degrees?

the comp has been on all day but not under heavy load.

I have only one case fan installed should i install another one???

2006-10-05 06:52:07 · 2 answers · asked by BOBdoc 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-05 06:30:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

had someone view my webcam without authorization

2006-10-05 06:20:56 · 6 answers · asked by Bobbi C 1 in Other - Hardware

Each time I attempt to install a program onto my system, the windows install wizard begins to open, then simply closes; there is no error message or anything like that, rather, it just starts & then just stops. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem (other than just giving up and buying another computer, which I'm about to do)? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated; plus, if a suggestion helps me fix the problem, I'll select it as best answer.

Thanx! : )

2006-10-05 06:04:44 · 6 answers · asked by rockiebattles411 7 in Desktops

2006-10-05 05:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by B 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-05 05:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by sixtiesrockrules 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

all I can do is tuen it off at the mains, surely that isn't good for my PC's health though?

2006-10-05 05:19:43 · 21 answers · asked by wave 5 in Desktops