Hardware - November 2006

2006-11-19 03:07:33 · 4 answers · asked by supreme 1 in Desktops

Do I have to physically open it up to get the number or is there a way I can get it from the system?

I need to buy a new one, and the store needs some kind of part number to see if they have it in stock.

2006-11-19 03:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by Shai 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My daughter has pressed something on the PC that has made all the text go really big. How do I get it small again?? Thanks XX

2006-11-19 02:57:58 · 2 answers · asked by ames 2 in Other - Hardware

What are the factors that affect computer's video capture capability?

I have a TV tuner that also functions as a PVR. I can watch non HD programs on my PC without any problem (I haven't tried HD yet). And my computer perfectly handles all HD resolution files that I get from other sources. But when it comes to recording TV shows using the tuner's capture capability, even 720x480 videos come out choppy. Sometimes, it says that "the system is dangerously low on resources. Close all other programs and try again". Why? Does that mean I need more RAM, a better video card, or both?

BTW, I have Pentium 4 3.0GHz processor, and 1GB RAM. And some (probably cheap) onboard graphics card that is directly attached to the motherboard (not in a PCI express slot).

Any advice is greatly appreciated. :D

2006-11-19 02:54:08 · 3 answers · asked by Moon 4 in Add-ons

Which is better desktop or laptop?
I dunno which is better.

Desktop:
-Disadvantage: Not portable, louder fan noise.
-Advantage: Better work rate, bigger screen, keyboard.

Laptop:
-Disadvantage: Small screen and small keyboard, no inboard mouse.
-Advantage: Portable, Silent fan noise.

[Imagine the hardwares and softwares are the same]

2006-11-19 02:46:36 · 13 answers · asked by Phil 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to route my Mac computer to my Canon PC printer. Does anyone want to give me some serious in depth directions?
thanks!

2006-11-19 02:41:19 · 1 answers · asked by foydancer216 2 in Printers

i want a mac but they cost so much compared to some pc's like hp or dell

2006-11-19 02:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by remigio_castaldini 2 in Desktops

Then it just reboots, I am like playing a game, and it isn't the best time to reboot, any idea's why it is doing it? As I have a AMD Athlon 64 bit 3500+ I gig or ram etc, surely it isn't running out of memory, I had to reinstall last week because it crashed big time, I would just like to know how to stop this please!!!

2006-11-19 02:24:47 · 19 answers · asked by deano2806 3 in Desktops

I have an option on a Dell INPSPIRON 1501,

6 Cell, 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
9 Cell, 85Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery (extra £12)

How long can i use the laptop fully charged between the two batterys? Also does the 9 cell last longer in the long run?

Thanks in advance!

2006-11-19 02:23:30 · 3 answers · asked by TurionJM 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I wanted to play a game on a CD, and it says that I have to set my monitor to 256 colors. Please help!

2006-11-19 02:19:55 · 4 answers · asked by ~♥~ 1 in Monitors

2006-11-19 02:07:01 · 5 answers · asked by thisemptystreet 1 in Desktops

2006-11-19 02:05:00 · 5 answers · asked by kayla3001 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

It is going to be primarily used for Word & Powerpoint. He will be using it lots for presentations. I am getting baffled by all the technical jargon on processors etc. Thanks.

2006-11-19 02:02:34 · 15 answers · asked by Nicola B 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-19 02:01:04 · 5 answers · asked by Lulu 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

how much do they cost?

2006-11-19 01:52:43 · 12 answers · asked by icehot_pk 3 in Add-ons

im in the market for a new pc now and im having trouble making a decision mac or windows, mac seem a little steep in price and also are most games compatibl with mac as well?

2006-11-19 01:50:13 · 11 answers · asked by remigio_castaldini 2 in Desktops

i just brought a new motherboard and when i turned the computer on, there is nothing displayed on the computer, I hooked it up properly, but nothing is displayed on the pc

2006-11-19 01:49:11 · 12 answers · asked by ceg2581 4 in Desktops

Ok. I recorded a movie on an 8cm dvd-r using a camcorder. The company told me to stick it in my dvd drive of my computer, and then click on the dvd-drive icon and click open. Then it said to copy video ts to desktop. Am I able to edit the video in that format using software?

2006-11-19 01:49:09 · 1 answers · asked by kolby a 1 in Desktops

help me

2006-11-19 01:31:31 · 15 answers · asked by shir 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-19 01:25:30 · 1 answers · asked by rafibeyondall 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-19 01:11:41 · 11 answers · asked by kogmu 3 in Add-ons

2006-11-19 01:02:24 · 3 answers · asked by Goke 1 in Monitors

I connected my laptop to the TV via S-Video....everything works well....however....i don't know how to output the sound of laptop throught the TV??..how can i do that???...is it possible simply by using S-Video or do i have to get another cable???....please help...

2006-11-19 00:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by elbestionblog 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

It reads cds but not DVDs. I have installed decoding software.

2006-11-19 00:56:08 · 5 answers · asked by Tony M 2 in Add-ons

Hi all,

I curently have the following specs:
AMD Athlon XP 2800, 2.09 GHz
1GB RAM
GeForce FX5900 (126MB, AGP)

I would like to upgrade to an AMD 64 processor but have been made aware that I would have to also upgrade my motherboard. I'm fine with that, however to save money I would like to keep my other devices (primarily my graphics card and memory). My confusion comes when looking for motherboards, I have found it hard to find any motherboard that have an AGP expansion, they all seem to be PCI. I thought that AGP had become standard for graphics. Some of the motherboards have integrated graphics which are better then my card in some cases however I would like to upgrade in the future and am not sure that PCI graphics is the way to go.

Does anyone have any advice, maybe a few good websites that have a good stock of computer conponents. Finally is there any benifit to choosing a particular socket motherboard e.g. 939, 754 etc.

Thank you in advance

Steve

2006-11-19 00:14:59 · 10 answers · asked by psychologiststeve 1 in Other - Hardware

I think it's my TV Tuner, or something, but I get the error message of restarting my computer, safe mode, and blah. It's something like the blue screen of death, only that it hasn't got anything to do with Ctrl+Alt+Del, or anything.

First time I've seen it - Restart computer - DONE.
Other times - Go into safe mode and delete unwanted stuff or restore system.

I decided to restore the system, but out of the 3 times I've tried, it comes up with "Restore Incomplete". Also, this is happening very frequentl today, when it hasn't happened any other times other than once or twice a day.

I thought it was the drivers of the TV Tuner, so I was thinking of uninstalling them, but when I try to do that, the screen comes up.

Also, if this helps t all, here is the error message thing with the ocmplicated numbers and such.

*** STOP: 0C0000008E (0XC0000005, 0XA95DAD59, 0XA8CD3A28, 0X00000000)

Please help. ;_;

2006-11-18 23:55:02 · 7 answers · asked by Kaz 1 in Other - Hardware

if there is a way to test my power supply can someone please walk me through it?

2006-11-18 23:49:53 · 2 answers · asked by phillip b 2 in Desktops

i have an old computer running out of memmory, i have a hardrive, but don't know exactly how to install it

2006-11-18 23:38:23 · 1 answers · asked by kbrownie5 1 in Add-ons

2006-11-18 23:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by belle.m 1 in Desktops

2006-11-18 23:30:05 · 2 answers · asked by andys_magic_pie 1 in Laptops & Notebooks