Hardware - December 2006

How to select Mother Board, CPU, RAM?
Which hardware or internal setting of hardware is responsible for computer speed?

2006-12-07 17:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by Meet 1 in Desktops

2006-12-07 17:05:11 · 9 answers · asked by arnel d 1 in Desktops

My computer crashed and I am looking for a new one. I don't need like the best of the best but something that I can cruise the internet with and play some games on. Any suggestions? Not reall good with the whole computer lingo so english answer would be great.

2006-12-07 17:02:03 · 12 answers · asked by mavrickatasu 2 in Desktops

I have a dell laptop. The touch pad mouse keeps moving on its own. I tried using a regular mouse with it and it did the same thing. Once it starts moving there is no way I can get it back under control. I even have to use the mouse pad keys to turn it off.The only thing that seems to help is turning it on and off until it works again. Or hitting it until it stops.

2006-12-07 17:00:41 · 5 answers · asked by kitttykitti 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-07 16:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by fyp.inc050597 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

A friend of my sent her tower to be booted and it has not turned on since she got it back. we'd appreciate any answer we can get. thank you.

2006-12-07 16:11:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I was nowhere near it when it just came on!!

2006-12-07 16:02:20 · 6 answers · asked by desperate77 2 in Desktops

If 10 computers is connector in a network, Can we control 9 computers from another 1 computer?
If yes means how can we do it?...

2006-12-07 15:49:05 · 13 answers · asked by Vasanth 1 in Desktops

I came up to my other computer to find everything shut down (including my desktop, monitor, speakers, modem, and printer). I unplugged everything from my surge protector and tried a new one, everything works fine except my computer and old surge protector. I tried a different power cord and I tried connecting it to another outlet but it still doesn't turn on. If u know any ways to fix it, please write them down. Thanks in advance

2006-12-07 15:39:04 · 8 answers · asked by Luis 2 in Other - Hardware

My wife is currently searching for the best factory built computer for her photography business. She uses Windows so the Mac is out. We have been looking at getting another XPS 400 system from Dell because we have one of them all ready, so any info will help. Also, what would be a great graphics card to get when looking to purchase a computer!

2006-12-07 15:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by Jenny N 1 in Desktops

I'm trying to buy a laptop, which one is better toshiba or HP?

2006-12-07 15:15:25 · 6 answers · asked by Kai 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

O.K. i just built my computer and i got a set of speakers but the had the RCA type endings so i got an adapter and plugged them into the back of my board and now I'm not getting any sound .i checked the control panel and its not registering them.

2006-12-07 14:48:40 · 3 answers · asked by dforch 2 in Add-ons

I've been upgrading the ram on my computer, and I know what kind of ram I need. So, I bought what I thought was DDR ram from craigs list only to find out that it won't fit. It has 2 chips where I plug it into the slot instead of just one, and with what little bit of information I've been able to gather, that means it is SD RAM, correct?

If so, how can I tell what other specifications it has because I plan to sell it on Ebay.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

2006-12-07 14:46:27 · 4 answers · asked by Tom C 2 in Desktops

For a few weeks now I've been receiving an alert telling me my startup disk is nearly full, telling me I need to delete files. I've been deleting a whole lot of files, dozens, perhaps even a hundred (and yes, I emptied the trash, wiseguy) but today I have received intelligence that my hard drive is FULL. I can't download music, can't save changes to documents, nada. Do I need to buy more memory? For the record, I don't have a ton of stuff ON my hard drive, just an average-sized music collection, some text documents and some images and videos. I'm not sure how much memory is on my HD at present. What can I do?

2006-12-07 14:35:32 · 9 answers · asked by Amelia 2 in Other - Hardware

My harrdisk has detected few bad sectors. After I formatted the harddisk, now I totally cannot install Windows. The hard drive seems to that not exist in Windows XP setup, but then I can format using the DOS version. By the way, DOS is using FAT16 format, but Windows XP is using FAT32 or NFTS format. Does this the problem? If yes, how am I going to solve this. Please give me some guidelines.

2006-12-07 14:34:45 · 10 answers · asked by Willy 1 in Other - Hardware

And how many card slots please

2006-12-07 14:32:29 · 3 answers · asked by justme 5 in Desktops

Questions pretty self explanitory. But im not a total computer nerd so maybe try and use lame mans terms if possible :)

2006-12-07 14:17:47 · 9 answers · asked by IndustrialVenom 1 in Add-ons

2006-12-07 14:15:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

It was infected with virus I zero-filled the hard drive and reinstalled the Win XP SP2 & upgraded it with the advanced security version. Although configuration is good enough with Pentium 4, 1.52 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Disk. I also want to install Antivirus so that I can check the files previously stored on the hard drive for virus infection. My system used to be very fast but now I dont know what is wrong with it ? It takes longer time to boot and shut down programmes work slowly, copying of files is slow. I mean altogether it has become slow. Please help me to solve this problem.

2006-12-07 13:57:16 · 5 answers · asked by spittingscorpion 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a hp with windows xp home. It wakes up from standby and hibernate and when it does the actual tower sounds like the fan starts running. I close all programs, I have the energy star setting, and I have run spybot and norton in safe mode. All input is greatly appreciated.

2006-12-07 13:41:23 · 4 answers · asked by mpatterson 1 in Desktops

I am aware of the RAM upgrade possibility. Just wonderin if I can do any non-ram related speed ups. Btw, I have a Dell Optiplex GX1. 384 Mb Ram, and over 1/2 hard drive free. Running windows xp pro sp2 and intel pentium 3 processor. thanks in advance!

2006-12-07 13:40:47 · 7 answers · asked by Eddie Garcia 1 in Add-ons

I would like a printer that also has a fax, scanner, etc. for under 125.00. I want one that the ink doesn't cost so much when it is time to replace it. Also does anyone know of such an item that will clean the printer inside like a dvd/cd/vcr type cleaner? I currently have a lexmark x125 and I think it needs a thorough cleaning inside. I keep getting mesg to add new ink, then paper jam, then ink empty although ink cartridges are brand new., no paper is jammed, etc. I have decided to just purchase a brand new printer if I can't get this one working properly. I really don't want to spend a lot on the ink on any of them. I have found out the hard way that in-expensive knock offf ink is a waste of money. I tried 2 different kinds that were supposed to be compatible with the Lexmark all in one x125----no go!!!

2006-12-07 13:18:23 · 6 answers · asked by CANDY 2 in Printers

I am looking to purchase a new gaming notebook. I just bought an Alienware notebook and after 2 weeks of hell with them and their computer I sent it back for a full refund. I am looking for something with at least Core 2 Duo T7200 and Nvidia Go 7600. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-07 13:15:11 · 4 answers · asked by exploitedpistols 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

so about a week and a half ago i was on the fone with dell with some issues i was having with my laptop- its a dell inspiron. he deleted some programs that were on the computer that were slowing me down, and it seems that he deleted the program for the mouse, so now i cant scroll down on a page using the mouse, like i used to, i have to click on the side of the webpage with the arrows and slide it down, i keep trying to open the synaptics program but it doesnt want to open, and im trying to find it to put it back on cuz i really miss scrolling with the mouse, its soo annoying! anyone know if they can help me? thanks so much
-cutsey

2006-12-07 13:15:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-07 13:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by sue m 2 in Printers

I bought a laptop a couple months ago and have since then burned the recovery dvd's that it prompts you to do. The computer was advertised as an 80 GB hard drive, but the C Drive is 64 GB and there's a D Drive with all the recovery files. Since I burned the discs, shouldn't I be able to delete that 10 GB drive intended for recovery? If so, does anyone know how? My computer won't let me into it to even view the files.

2006-12-07 13:03:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kory 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

On my lap-top there is the touch pad thingy instead of a mouse like on desk-tops, well on this touch pad thing, if you tap the touch pad twice quickly, or once rather hard, it will be like you pushed the left clicker button.

Is this on every lap-top, or is mine just f'ed up?

And if you know how, could you please tell me how to turn off this
"one hard tap = one click" bull crap...

2006-12-07 12:50:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

by the way i have this ..
AC'97 Audio Controller
Audio Controller TypeIntel ICH2
Codec NameAnalog Devices AD1888/AD1980
Codec ID41445370h
S/PDIF OutputSupported

Chipset Manufacturer
Company NameIntel Corporation
Product Informationhttp://www.intel.com/products/chipsets
Driver Downloadhttp://support.intel.com/support/chipsets
Driver Updatehttp://driveragent.com?ref=59


what do i need>? sound is not working i keep reinstalling the driver.. (c-media,avance, realtek) <-- i tried them all and no effect.. it says there that there is no problem on the sound card.. is this a sound card or a onboard? if a sound card can u pls help me lcate sound card in the CPu? coz i will open it up later..

2006-12-07 12:39:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am looking to buy a soundcard.. but i dont know which one would work with my pc? and i dont know weather i need to change bios or sumthin?? can someone point me in the right direction PCI / IDE??? my system is

Windows XP Pro

AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2200+
1.80 Ghz
512 MB of RAM

Motherboard is : PC CHIPS M825G (v9.2a)

I FOUND THIS SOUND CARD ON EBAY I WANNA BUY IS IT COMPATABLE WITH THESE REQUIRMENTS??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-Channel-5-1-Surround-Sound-Audio-Controller-PCI-Card_W0QQitemZ160060832343QQihZ006QQcategoryZ3701QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Main Features

# Supports Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98SE/98/WIN3.1, Linux
# Powerful 8338 Chipset
# HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, supports Microsoft's Directsound 3D, Aureal's A3D API & Creative EAX interface
# Build-in 16 bit full duplex CODEC
# Connector : Line-In, MIC In, 2 x speaker out, MPU-401 port, dual game ports
# PCI 2.2 compatible, PC98 specifications compatible
# Compatible with Microsoft API
# 32-bit PCI bus master, 6-ch 16-bit DAC
# Legacy audio SB pro compatible
# Supports rear side speakers, CS3D positional audio in 4-ch speaker mode

2006-12-07 12:38:49 · 2 answers · asked by Donkey_kong 1 in Other - Hardware

hello.. i had ust reformat my pc.. i do not have sounds.. i am confuse if i have a sound card or an onboard. i downloaded a lot of drivers like avance, c-media, and realtek.. i tried c-media and avance and it didnt work. i tried realtek but there was the blue screen of death appeared.. i am a bit confuse of what is really the problem. i am sure that my speakers are connected. i checked out my device manager and there was no problem, no conflicts and etc... i think i have to configure it in the bios settings but i dont know if this is a sound card or an onboard. but my real problem is, is this really my sound driver? or did i downloaded it correctly? i need help! i dont have sound since last week! need reply as soon as possible.. it would be an honor if u helped me.. thanks

2006-12-07 12:24:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware