Hardware - December 2006

How can i find out that if the sound card is missing, or it is a software problem. Also the little speaker icon is absent.

2006-12-05 16:27:22 · 3 answers · asked by russel 1 in Desktops

2006-12-05 16:25:43 · 5 answers · asked by Matilda C 1 in Other - Hardware

Do the drapes have to be drawn across the window during the day?? And would the same apply to an LCD tv? Oops. Sorry, I guess that's more than one question...

2006-12-05 16:21:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Hi,
I'm looking at buying my very first computer, The choice has come down to either an Asus F3JC or Sony Vaio VGNC13. Which should I get???

The Sony has the following:-
Core™2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66GHz)
Main Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, one occupied) (partially shared with video memory)
Hard Drive: 80GB
The ASUS has a 120GB hard drive, 1024MB memory, Core 2 Duo Processor. It's probably less portable than the Vaio but seems to have more...
Help....Totally confused.

2006-12-05 16:18:00 · 3 answers · asked by ozgirl_adelaide 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-05 16:15:25 · 7 answers · asked by Allen 3 in Add-ons

I have an IBC Thinkpad. I am traveling to Europe in 6 months and need to know if it can be safely plugged into 220 and other European outlets..

2006-12-05 16:11:37 · 4 answers · asked by Bob J 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Will be my first desktop...what brand(s) are affordable but will not break down after a couple of years. (Will mostly use for research, email, burning cds, typing papers)

2006-12-05 16:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a pc with 2 hard drives, the slave drive I want to take back to europe as I am moving there in 2007, is it safe to ship to myself back home or safer to take with me on the flights back to europe.

2006-12-05 16:08:32 · 3 answers · asked by mjc1027 2 in Other - Hardware

I am with a laptop that doesn't boot up fully, rather it attempts to
re-install Windows XP. It gets to a point where it says insert XP
CD...and click ok. When I click ok, it shows a dialog box with the
letter 'y' repeating accross d input box, as if being typed or pressed
on d keyboard. This happens even when the laptop keyboard is completely
disconnected and removed from d computer. I tried booting from an XP
installation CD, but it doesn't seem to show any response whatsoever to
that and it doesn't give an error message about the CD drive either. I
connected another keyboard to it, it responded to that keyboard (it
doesn't respond to the original keyboard at all) but thesame problem
still occurs. I have not been able to even re-install windows.

2006-12-05 15:41:36 · 2 answers · asked by Concoction 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-05 15:32:27 · 5 answers · asked by charger_taz 1 in Desktops

I just bought two RAM chips to upgrade my laptop. There is a metal covering on each chip that covers the memory module. It does not cover the connector area. Am I supposed to take the metal covers off before installing the chips??

2006-12-05 15:22:52 · 4 answers · asked by mobunyad 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

post a polaroid pic. on to myspace i have a scanner.do i scan it to file or what.every time i tried to upload it to myspace it says file to big or just come on as a little tiny pic

2006-12-05 15:18:48 · 2 answers · asked by mu_ba 2 in Scanners

I want to buy the best PCI video card for my crappy Dell Dimension 3000. I can't buy PCI-Express or AGP because I don't have those slots. Here is the one I'm looking at:

Visiontek Radeon X1300 SFF / 256MB DDR2 / PCI / DVI / HDTV / Small Form Factor

(http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2563226&Tab=2&NoMapp=0)

I read this is one of the best PCI video cards out there but I don't want to order it to find out it doesn't work.


Can you please tell me if this will work in my Dimension 3000?
Also, do more powerful video cards require more computer memory? I'm thinking about buying some of that too.

Thanks!

2006-12-05 15:06:19 · 2 answers · asked by ourtruth119 1 in Add-ons

it is a bit old and is a spare.. i used to be able to start it if i primed the power button and sometimes pulling the plug out ? now none of that works ..any thoughts on what it is ?

2006-12-05 15:02:27 · 9 answers · asked by cpljdog 4 in Desktops

it is a bit old and is a spare.. i used to be able to start it if i primed the power button and sometimes pulling the plug out ? now none of that works ..any thoughts on what it is ?

2006-12-05 15:01:34 · 7 answers · asked by cpljdog 4 in Desktops

i have a 160 gig hard drive getting full and was wondering if i should buy another rebated 160 for 29.99after rebate or if a sata would be a much faster/smarter purchase ... how much faster is it really ??Is it worth the extra cost ..??? any help appreciated ....

2006-12-05 14:56:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

If you check my last few questions, you will see that my mobo was fried. I'm taking this oportunity to upgrade my custom pc.

2006-12-05 14:47:06 · 6 answers · asked by Inquiring Mind 19 3 in Desktops

I'm getting a PC and plan to use it to play MP3's for DJ gigs. I know I will be using PCDJ. I intend to never have it online. I also plan to use it for working with Microsoft Office.

How much RAM, do I need?
how potent of a processor?
What else should I consider?

I want to keep this as cheap as possible... about how much will it cost?

2006-12-05 14:43:09 · 3 answers · asked by Zloar 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-05 14:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by musicengineer08 1 in Other - Hardware

Im looking at a Dell 2007WFP Wide-Screen Black Flat Panel Monitor with a 1680x1050 Pixels resolution and 800:1 contrast ratio, I'm trying to get the best and most cost worthy HD TV / monitor. I think I have found it if you know somthing better please tell me. But im not sure it will work with my 360 please tell me.

P.S.- can sombody please tell me what this moniter's resoulatin is ie 720p, 1080i

2006-12-05 14:28:48 · 2 answers · asked by Zac Z 2 in Monitors

i have a media center pc, connected to a set-top box (receiver) using s-video cable. there's no sound when playing live tv or recorded tv. but the rest like music, etc., the sound plays. can you help me guys on these?

2006-12-05 14:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by gary laurence 1 in Desktops

Dell Dimenson 4100 motherboard form factor.

The motherboard is a Intel D815EEA AAA10383-407.

I am thinking about gutting it and just keeping the case with all new parts. I know the power supply is proprietary because the motherboard power cable is unique only to Dell. Also is the power button and reset button proprietary as well?

2006-12-05 14:18:42 · 4 answers · asked by Glenn 3 in Other - Hardware

either way if they are or arnt, what are som differences, and if they are the same thing, why 2 different names? info plz.

2006-12-05 14:07:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Trying to locate a good Motherboard for a desktop (Micro ATX) which can last with me at least 3-4 years from now. I know the technology is so fast. I'm looking for something with a reasonable price ($120-150 CDN) with good performance and features (Make & Model). Is anyone who can help out there? Thank you.

2006-12-05 14:00:42 · 3 answers · asked by AL R 1 in Desktops

I just bought a Konica 2430DL Color Laser printer for at home.
I'm assuming I should just turn it off when I'm not using it, but
thought I would ask anyway. For the 10 pages that I MIGHT print through out the week, I should probably turn it off after I'm done with it, right?

2006-12-05 13:56:28 · 3 answers · asked by dgrams2003 2 in Printers

I have been trying to find my product key number for microsoft powerpoint. I tried going to microsoft.com but it didn't work. Everytime I try to click on micorsoft powerpoint it says type the product key number in but i don't have it because I don't have the cd-rom. The powerpoint came with my computer. Does anyone have a product key to microsoft powerpoint? I need help

2006-12-05 13:54:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I want to know the Manufacturer of main-board of my desktop . answer pls.

2006-12-05 13:40:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

my computer doesn't have the option of booting from usb drive on the bios is there a floppy i can put in any computer that tells it to boot from usb drive I plan to have linux on the usb drive.

2006-12-05 13:22:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-12-05 13:15:30 · 8 answers · asked by Jeremy J 1 in Desktops

ok so i want to get my 11 almost 12 year old daughter a laptop.She wants a apple laptop but right now i cant aford that.What kind of laptop should i get her and where should i get it??Remenber i am on a budget this christmas!

2006-12-05 13:09:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks