Hardware - December 2006

2006-12-09 05:51:34 · 3 answers · asked by SnapJones 2 in Desktops

For my last computer, I purchased a PCI NVIDIA Geforce FX 5200 card. It has 256MB RAM and a GPU. Anyway, I just got a new computer with onboard NVIDIA Graphics Geforce 6150 series. In my display properties, it says I have 64MB dedicated memory and total memory 256MB. So..which one is better? and how much memory does my onboard graphics have?(256 or 64?)

2006-12-09 05:41:11 · 3 answers · asked by SufjanStevens<3 2 in Add-ons

I am scanning polaroid pictures for the credits of a film I'm working on. I have about 40 pictures to scan...would it be safe for me to scan them in one sitting or should I do intervals of like 15 so the lamp doesn't overheat in the scanner?

2006-12-09 05:39:20 · 2 answers · asked by Why? 1 in Scanners

200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Notebook Memory

Dell Inspiron e1505 - Already got 1GB want to upgrade to either 512MB or another 1GB

Any suggestions as to WHERE i can buy this for a cheap price but at the same time, good stuff?

***Check back here in case i add details thanks!

2006-12-09 05:30:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have used the wireless bridge supplied by motels when traveling, I know about the wireless card from wireless carriers, but what that USB plug thing I see people using? They just insert it on the side of the laptop and have internet connection. Can some computer genius explain ?

2006-12-09 05:27:19 · 8 answers · asked by Birdie58 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a
AMD sempron 2600
asrock K7S41GX motherboard,
256 megs of ram
480 watt power supply.

Now I've taken the ram and power supply to the computer store and they tested them both as fine. I've also tried replacing my cmos battery, reflashing bios, and resetting cmos, but I still get this error.

The problems that I'm having with the computer is many times it won't boot at all, not even to bios. I have to turn it on and off many times before the one lucky time that it will boot to bios. And if it does get that far, it nearly always crashes somewhere along the line of booting up windows. There was about 2 times that I luckily did get windows to boot up, and it worked fine for a little while but was short lived because it crashed.

I'm running out of ideas, I'm guessing the processor or motherboard may have gone bad, but I don't want to go replacing good parts. Can anyone help?

2006-12-09 05:24:28 · 4 answers · asked by Rockstar from another dimension 1 in Desktops

2006-12-09 05:23:04 · 1 answers · asked by thompson-cheryl@sbcglobal.net 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-09 05:21:37 · 4 answers · asked by i luv 2 eat at taco bell 1 in Add-ons

2006-12-09 05:09:42 · 11 answers · asked by jean.phillips7603@sbcglobal.net 1 in Printers

2006-12-09 05:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by minor_trey 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my bro gave me his old computer(HP Pavilian running windows 98 then upgraded to windows xp pro)and when i tryed it out it keeps freezng.So i have to push the power button and restart.He told me to buy a clean up disk but i dont wanna waste my money on it im only gonn use it for music and internet and maybe install 2 or 3 games.So what im asking is if there is anotherway to clean up my pc(FREE).Is there a thingy i could download?oh ya we also uninstalled all the progrmas and that dont help.If i have to pay i will only spend up tp 10-15 dollars(lol)

2006-12-09 05:05:14 · 11 answers · asked by sirmixafresh 2 in Other - Hardware

Someone suggested to me Newegg.com

but i am not sure.

2006-12-09 05:04:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I figured out how to burn a CD but how do I "lightScribe" it in the Window's Media Center?? Please help!!

2006-12-09 05:04:06 · 2 answers · asked by SadToday22 3 in Add-ons

My dvd player in my computer is playing the sound and visuals about a third slower than usual. When I shrink the window it speeds up a little. It is the same with real player and windows media. If there is an easy software fix that I could do, that would be great. Although, the dvd is pretty old.
The cd burner also has been having probs burning lately.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

2006-12-09 05:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by lbcvisnudas 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-12-09 05:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Are the factory Picture settings usually good to use for a new tv ?

2006-12-09 04:58:49 · 3 answers · asked by Brian 1 in Monitors

Okay, my monitor works if it isn't plugged into my computer! When it is plugged in to the computer nothing happens - it just stays black and the light goes from green to orange. What is up?

2006-12-09 04:56:55 · 2 answers · asked by onehundredproofer 1 in Monitors

2006-12-09 04:56:22 · 8 answers · asked by Dennis W 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a 40g drive that is 3 quarters full, how can i free up space without deleting programs ??

2006-12-09 04:55:36 · 10 answers · asked by Craig W 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm looking to buy a gaming laptop but willing to spend less than $1000 on a laptop with a 15 inch screen or bigger---- And i'm willing to spend less then $1200 for a laptop with a smaller screen. I know i should probably customize it but I don't know much about that... what do others recommend?

And If you recommend customizing, what computer do u recommend I customize and with what should I customize it with?

2006-12-09 04:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by X Anonymous 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

It turns on, but shuts down after a few seconds. It will not boot from cd either? Not shure what's going on... thanks for the help.

2006-12-09 04:52:46 · 2 answers · asked by torpex505 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Okay, so I bought Black and White 2 for my PC, but the thing is, it wouldn't work because I apparently don't have the right audio or graphics card. I need to know what I have, I just don't know how to do that. So, please tell me all the links and where to find it.

2006-12-09 04:40:10 · 4 answers · asked by GiR 2.0 2 in Add-ons

what 850MHz means ?
is 96.0 mb ram any good for my computer ?
and any other information ..............

merry xmas

2006-12-09 04:38:59 · 6 answers · asked by heeeeeeeehooooooooo 1 in Desktops

If I try to remove the listing for the PS/2 keyboard from Device Manager, I am told to reboot. Then when I do, the system tells me that I have a new device and the PS/2 listing is still there.
I am having some boot-up problems and I wonder if this could be the issue.

2006-12-09 04:37:15 · 4 answers · asked by canucklehead1951 4 in Other - Hardware

I have a sony vaio vgn-fs660, and my "G" key is displaced. So how do I put this key back? My warranty's expired unfortunately and I simply don't wanna spend money on a computer maintenance shop for just one broken key...

2006-12-09 04:34:46 · 2 answers · asked by Clueless 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

It says it is locked and the website says that it doesn't have a lock. I have re-installed the software. The plug went out so we got a new one and the website says that the wrong cord may mess it up. It is 12VDC DC 1000mA. Is that wrong. If not, what is causing this!

2006-12-09 04:34:38 · 2 answers · asked by zboy417 2 in Scanners

I want to buy a wireless mobile broadband card from sprint which is free after rebate. The problem is, it is a PCMCIA card, and my newer laptop does not have a PCMCIA slot. (It has an Express). Is there an adaptor that will allow me to use a PCMCIA card either through my Express slot, or via USB?

2006-12-09 04:33:29 · 2 answers · asked by stul62 1 in Add-ons

2006-12-09 04:32:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2006-12-09 04:30:29 · 1 answers · asked by I run with scissors 4 in Desktops

I plan to update my workstation. I have four "RAM" slots on my motherboard. 2 of which have been occupied by a pair of 64MB PC800 RDRAM. Should I just use a stick of 512MB in the 3rd slot and leave the 4th slot empty or should I insert a blank RDRAM (aka CRIMM) to fill the 4th slot? Im not sure which combination works but I heard that RDRAM should be used in pairs. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2006-12-09 04:21:46 · 5 answers · asked by leannpaige 1 in Desktops