Hardware - October 2006

2006-10-13 01:22:17 · 7 answers · asked by fgh_abc_fgh 1 in Desktops

I have a notebook pc... and sometimes when I use the little pad thing to move my cursor,, the cursor just flits around the screen and does not go where I want it to........ flipping annoying it is.please give me answers in simple terms coz I am not very technical at all..........

2006-10-13 01:03:42 · 16 answers · asked by sloppy chops 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to get a good gaming videocard that doesn't cost me a bundle. My computer has AGP 8x, so I need the best videocard that can go in that slot. I know AGP is being phased out pretty much by PCI express, but my computer is that old 478 socket, and I'm running a 2.8 GHz processor, which should be sufficient for gaming. I have an ATI Radeon 9550 (256 MB) but when I'm playing some games it just doesn't run smoothly. It gets particularly laggy when there's smoke or shadows turned on within a game. I don't want to lose my wallet unless I have to, and I don't have enough experience with videocards to know which one would be good for me. Let me know what you gamers think.

I'm not sure if maybe I just need to tweak my videocard. I don't want to do that whole overclocking thing unless I'm sure it won't damage the card.

I remember back in the day when Voodoo3 was the only videocard to get... Hah.

2006-10-13 00:54:08 · 6 answers · asked by dadeda2679 3 in Desktops

2006-10-13 00:43:54 · 1 answers · asked by ianinstantservice 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-13 00:31:13 · 8 answers · asked by Auldwulf 1 in Monitors

Hi Guys! I have been looking around for an external hard drive to use with my laptop. I would like no less than 250GB, preferably costing less than £100. It would also be nice if it looked good and wasnt too large. I have found this one http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/951837/Western_Digital_250GB_My_Book_Essential_1U_External_Hard_Drive_USB2_0/Product.html but I really dont know anything about this sort of thing. Is this make and model any good and is it a bargain? If not, do you have any recommendations?

Many thanks!

2006-10-13 00:27:55 · 10 answers · asked by Jon C 2 in Add-ons

This is the first time that I've filled the colour cartridge and only the second time with the black one, and trust me there was enough ink in the colour one, most of it on me hands!!!! But the cartridges seem fine, no problems and the printer ok too. It just don't seem that the cartridge not connectin rite. Aparently, the printer counts the amount of ink used, there no chip etc that needs resetin. Can't understand why black cart. ok and colour is not. But I would like to thank you for answering my question- Thankyou all :-)

2006-10-12 23:41:55 · 4 answers · asked by a l 1 in Printers

2006-10-12 23:23:24 · 1 answers · asked by Ravalec 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Re-filled print cartridge?
I have a Hewlett Packard PSC2110 and I have re-filled the colour cartridge which is on the left hand side of the black cartridge which I have also re-filled and works fine. I have cleaned the connection on the printer with only warm water and the colour cartridge aswell. The printer keeps saying ' remove cartridge and check '. I dont wana pay for a new cartridge if there is a problem with the printer. Please can u help me? Thankyou in advance ;-) PS- The cartridge was cleaned and dried and the printer was not ON, and waited until connections were dry. The manual says to use this method. Nothin has shorted out.

2006-10-12 23:18:54 · 7 answers · asked by a l 1 in Printers

2006-10-12 23:13:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Hewlett Packard PSC2110 and I have re-filled the colour cartridge which is on the left hand side of the black cartridge which I have also re-filled and works fine. I have cleaned the connection on the printer with only warm water and the colour cartridge aswell. The printer keeps saying ' remove cartridge and check '. I dont wana pay for a new cartridge if there is a problem with the printer. Please can u help me? Thankyou in advance ;-)

2006-10-12 22:42:20 · 5 answers · asked by a l 1 in Printers

2006-10-12 22:13:58 · 5 answers · asked by robin 3 in Desktops

am planning to buy a laptop , cud sumone pls tell me is a 14"tft better than a 15.4".does it make any difference? resolution? except for the 15.4" one was heavier tahn 14"(of course not bcoz of the screen).also the 15.4" one was brighter than the 14", y so ?
also core solo or core duo?i have checked out compaq presario v5207tu and v3070tu
.is acer recommended at all?have got varied views abot it.especially concerns about its service.
thanks.

2006-10-12 21:58:42 · 3 answers · asked by pkb 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Configuration of pen drive

2006-10-12 21:12:00 · 3 answers · asked by almar91791 1 in Other - Hardware

The volume on the speakers is set right,the speakers have power supply and all connections are ok

2006-10-12 20:45:48 · 8 answers · asked by John W 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-12 20:21:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

my laptop's LCD screen is full of finger prints ...
and smudges ....

i m not sure how to clean it ...

can any one suggest the best way to clean it ?

is using water safe ?

2006-10-12 20:09:46 · 12 answers · asked by man4ss 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Gateway MX6448 that operates at an extremely high temperature. The CPU fan kicks on at 70C, and cools down to 65C before shutting off. How can I manually control the fan or change the temperature at which it engages? Also, is the fan software controlled or hardware controlled? I realize that it reads temperature to control the fan, but is there software that tells it when to engage or is this a physical property of the laptop?

razor

2006-10-12 19:09:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-12 18:58:23 · 1 answers · asked by krishna 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-12 18:37:11 · 12 answers · asked by priscilla l 1 in Desktops

how much cost a refill kit for HP56

2006-10-12 18:10:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Is it better to have a water cooling system in the computer rather than a bunch of fans or does it really matter? I just bought a gaming case and am getting ready to put my stuff in it and wasnt sure.

2006-10-12 18:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by justinbowen2003 2 in Desktops

2006-10-12 18:00:10 · 2 answers · asked by nerdelectric 2 in Other - Hardware

Will it restore even if its EMACHINE disc and not a HP disc please someone help me thank you

2006-10-12 17:46:33 · 7 answers · asked by CAMMIE 1 in Desktops

I have been noticing these lines across my screen lately, ( yes I am sure it is on the screen and not what I am viewing because it shows up on everything) Anyway, is this repairable?

2006-10-12 17:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by Crystal S 2 in Monitors

Hi I need a new hard drive but I dont know what size I should get?
And what should the speed be?
Is there a certin brand I should stay away from?
I would need the hard drive to back up Northon Ghost, and just youse the hard drive for home use??
CHEERS!!

2006-10-12 16:35:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-10-12 16:32:37 · 3 answers · asked by prabhatraja 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

where can i get a 1or2 gig jump drive so i could store games into it? good stores w/ membership so i could get discount?

2006-10-12 15:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by burning ice 3 in Other - Hardware

Or would it be better to try to "scrap" it and get what little money I can for it at this point?

2006-10-12 15:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by okitodd 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to recover files from a Hard Drive that has a type 44 partition, meaning it was imaged by GOBACK, if i go and disable goback, it says that it will delete all the data from it... dont want that..

I need a data recovery software, anything other than Easeus Data Recovery. Preferably a free software or if not free. Please list out the softwares that are capable of this function.

"This Function" meaning recovering files from an "IMAGED" drive (with no partition letter)
Thank You

2006-10-12 15:37:45 · 3 answers · asked by Ciso101 2 in Desktops