Hardware - December 2006

I just bought a laptop and wish to update my graphic drivers (NVIDIA Geforce Go 7200), I went to the NVIDIA website and downloaded the Geforce Go 7 Series drivers, but when I tried to install the driver it said that it was not for my CARD! So then I went and downloaded the Forceware drivers for Geforce and TNT cards, but once again, it said it wasnt for my card, when I tried to install it.

WHERE THE HELL ARE MY DRIVERS!

It is definitely a Geforce Go 7200 graphics card, so its not like Im not downloading the correct drivers!

2006-12-08 18:42:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the best computer i can buy with 2000 bucks?
I want:
-A big hardrive (200gigs+)
-Nice graphics (not too over-the-edge a 128 or 256 mb card is fine)
-1 or 2 gigs of memory
-Quiet and stays cool
-Looks pretty stylish
-Is good for some advanced video editing (I have to do documentaries for school)

what will gimme the most bang for my buck
I am not afraid to go to retailers either
thanks.

2006-12-08 18:40:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My current computer is 5 years old, an HP and still runs great. I'm good at using computers but I don’t know a whole lotwhen it comes to adding new hardware and things like that. I really want to upgrade some things, mainly just my memory, graphics card, dvd/cd drive, and processor. But I also wanted to add memory card slots to the front like some of the newer models have if this is even possible. Problem is my computer does not have spaces for the memory card slots so I’m guessing I probably won’t be able to do that. Is it possible to upgrade my computer with this so I don't have to buy a whole new one? or should I really just get a new computer?

2006-12-08 18:25:38 · 9 answers · asked by Chihiro00 5 in Desktops

Can I use the old computer's harddrive as an external drive for my new computer. For example taking it out and connecting a usb cable to it and pretty much use it for a back up drive or something. Any suggestion will be thankfully appreciated.

2006-12-08 18:12:36 · 5 answers · asked by chevy_arenivas 2 in Desktops

2006-12-08 18:06:27 · 4 answers · asked by Corinna B 1 in Monitors

I'm using Dell Fan Control

2006-12-08 18:04:24 · 2 answers · asked by Kj 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-08 18:03:42 · 13 answers · asked by tanner1700 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just built a new pc with a core 2 duo e6600. Stock speed 2.4 ghz (i'm not much of an overclocker). My temps used to be around 48C at idle, but for some reason they suddenly idle at mid 50'sC. Load still doesn't go beyond early 60, 63C is the top i've measured after heavy load (loads includes either games or 3D design). I think that might be a tad high, is my processor in danger? what's the top acceptable temp? i use CoreTemp for the readings. Thanks in advance.

2006-12-08 17:48:37 · 3 answers · asked by jran 2 in Desktops

2006-12-08 17:33:17 · 2 answers · asked by angelic 2 in Monitors

2006-12-08 17:31:41 · 4 answers · asked by mark n 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-08 17:31:26 · 7 answers · asked by scumfat 1 in Desktops

I lose internet connection when I am plugged in to charge, but not when I am using the battery. If I am plugged in and I lose the connection, I have to unplug and then I'll get the connection back. What is wrong? How can I fix?

2006-12-08 17:27:08 · 3 answers · asked by when and how 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have tried everything and can not get my NEC MultiSync 1550V Monitor to work on my Compaq Computer. It plugs in and powers on but I can not get eanything to show up. The power light comes on and off. over and over. I can't push any buttons to change anything. I don't know if I need to download something or if the monitor is just bad.
Please help.

2006-12-08 17:06:44 · 3 answers · asked by Kenny 50 1 in Monitors

Whats the best intel proccessor besides the intel core 2 duo or intel core 2 duo extreme for the desktop?

2006-12-08 17:02:56 · 8 answers · asked by J C 2 in Desktops

hi, i just bought a laptop which doesn't play this dvd on any media player. This is what it says when i wanted to play dvd (from power DVD)
"copy protected disc can not be played when the TV out function is enabled."
Can anyone tell me whats wrong?

note: this dvd i could play in another computer

I also checked in device manager there was no Tv Out option

2006-12-08 16:16:48 · 5 answers · asked by KiNgCoBrA 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a desktop and it can get onto the internet, but my two laptops can connect to the internet through the same router? I know the router works and I think the problem is the encryption code? How do I cahnge the code? Or any other ideas?

2006-12-08 16:02:39 · 7 answers · asked by Andy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-08 15:56:51 · 6 answers · asked by samekg 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an ECS Motherboard P4M800PRO-M. Can anyone tell me the following: (1) Can I run this motherboard with an Intel Core Duo E6300 CPU run Windows 98SE? (2) Can this motherboard run with an ATA/100 drive? (3) Can you build a system with both ATA/100 and SATA Drives? Thanks!

2006-12-08 15:43:50 · 2 answers · asked by Andrew O 1 in Other - Hardware

What I want in my computer:
-Lots of storage to hold my downloaded torrents
-A graphics card that plays World of Warcraft
-Fast, able to multitask
-Not too expenisve
-Easy-to-use
-No viruses
-No stupid demos (AOL, McAfee, 30-day-free-trial!, etc.) that drives me crazy

P.S. Can I add DDR2 memory to an iMac 20 inch 2.16 Ghz?

2006-12-08 15:27:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-12-08 15:24:29 · 8 answers · asked by bluestar 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

hi, i just bought a laptop which doesn't play this dvd on any media player. This is what it says when i wanted to play dvd (from power DVD)
"copy protected disc can not be played when the TV out function is enabled."
Can anyone tell me whats wrong?

note: this dvd i could play in another computer

I also checked in device manager there was no Tv Out option

2006-12-08 15:13:58 · 1 answers · asked by KiNgCoBrA 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-08 14:15:17 · 8 answers · asked by Koolkat 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I put a lot of effort into building this machine for a friend of mine, and they are insisting that they pay me.....They have already spent around $850 on the PC parts, I'm not sure on what to charge them.

Any insight?

2006-12-08 14:08:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

If you don't understand the question...let me make it simpler.
I want computer 2(the computer without a printer) to print out of computer 1(the computer with a printer)..so basically computer 2 hits "Print" and then the paper comes out of the printer that is at computer 1. I know it's kind of confusing but for anyone who knows what I'm talking about please answer.

2006-12-08 13:59:34 · 8 answers · asked by Phil 4 in Printers

I have a Dell Insprion 12200 with an Intel Pentium M processor 1.6ghz and 590 Mgh with 504 Ram. I just started downloading and up loading music and video’s from I-Tunes, my C drive ( on my laptop) is running out. Is there a way to increase the C drive?

2006-12-08 13:52:39 · 7 answers · asked by T Kirk 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-08 13:50:59 · 17 answers · asked by caconando 2 in Desktops

Thinking about buying a new computer... getting a fat paycheque for christmas =D

2006-12-08 13:38:48 · 13 answers · asked by el k 1 in Desktops

It was working fine earlier today. I was listening to the song on my myspace. Now, all of a sudden it doesn't work, and I don't know why.
I don't have speakers that's wired to my laptop, it's built in.
It's called "Conexant AMC Audio." I tried the troubleshooting, but that didn't seem to help me much.
Any computer experts out there?

2006-12-08 13:37:28 · 7 answers · asked by Jean 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

to go on the web and get the drivers and the software but the dazzle site requires registration and seeing as i no longer have the box cd or serial number i cant do that can some one please give me a link to the drivers and software so i can go in and d/l them please thank you

2006-12-08 13:33:51 · 3 answers · asked by llamasrocknroll 2 in Add-ons

hi, i am trying to get my projector to display what my laptop is displaying. i am using a s video cable. for some reason after i hook up the cable to my computer and to the projector nothing comes up on the projector. what am i doing wrong?? i have nvida if that makes a difference. thanx in advance

2006-12-08 13:25:57 · 3 answers · asked by guru 2 in Laptops & Notebooks