Hardware - December 2006

Hey. I'm looking for a computrer that's about between $500-$1200 dollars. I need a lot of memory, so i can edit movies and stuff. That'd be primarily what it'd be used for. (Besides the obvious stuff like internet and word and junk). Preferably a Microsoft modle. Any suggestions?

2006-12-03 13:57:34 · 6 answers · asked by whaseup 1 in Desktops

Ok I have tried the monitor on a different computer and it works fine, also when I turn the computer on I can hear sounds come out of the speakers. I don't get the initial beep when you press the power button on the computer though. I think my problem is the video card but do you think it could be something else too?? thanks for all the help.

2006-12-03 13:57:18 · 4 answers · asked by AY0116 1 in Monitors

When I start writing to a CD-RW or adding data to it, my computer power supply shuts off, AND erases any/all data that was on the CD-RW? Lost a lot of data and photos on disk, has happened several times; I did not know the data already on the CD-RW would be erased? I have a Sony DVD Dual/Double layer drive, 80 GB hard drive with 250 GB 2nd hard drive, i.e., lots of backup. I have run all diagnostics, can't figure it out, could it be a virus??

2006-12-03 13:57:07 · 3 answers · asked by alaskasourdoughman 3 in Desktops

I have talked with a couple people who have the same problem with their Toshiba Laptops as I do. Right out of the box it freezes up several times a day. The other problem is with the Hibernate mode, it is very unreliable and you can never rely on it shutting down properly. We are talking a NEW computer here.
Seems all the Toshibas at the stores have the Hibernation Mode disabled for this reason. Next time you see one, try to use the Hibernation Mode and see what happens.
Just wondering how many other people are having the same problems?.

2006-12-03 13:53:53 · 6 answers · asked by walt554 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi

I'm building a new computer and am currently searching for a good power supply. Any opinions?

Thank you

Michael K.

System Specs -
Pentium 4 with Hyper Threading
Motherboard: Asus P4S800D-X - ATX - Sis655FX
Sony CD/DVD Drive
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 4
Windows XP Home
One 80 gigabit Hard Drive

2006-12-03 13:47:26 · 7 answers · asked by Michael K 1 in Desktops

My computer won't shut down. Have tried everything, ending task, control alt delete etc. nothing works. Have resorted to switching off the power button. However, when I switch it on again it is still frozen. The mouse moves around but when I click on anything it nothing happens. What can I do. Please tell me I haven't lost everything.

2006-12-03 13:46:02 · 12 answers · asked by Shaggy 1 in Desktops

my pc kept asking me to upgrade and i kept clicking update later i left the room and when i came back my pc restarted and came on and froze then froze again now it just doesnt wanna come on again


the num lock blinks on and off and the screen also does the same thing when the pc is turned on and the floppy drive light normally blinks when pc is is turned on and the screen still is blank

2006-12-03 13:41:51 · 5 answers · asked by darkkidd33 1 in Monitors

It drives me nuts. Any inkjet printer I've ever owned, always starts pulling the paper from the tray crooked. Anyone have any ideal how to fix this, or a brand that doesn't do this (I've used lexmark inkjets)

2006-12-03 13:37:36 · 5 answers · asked by Rickey C 3 in Printers

I just built a new pc, and it works fine but eventually freezes every time I use it. All the parts are listed below. The only problem I can think of is that the power source is only 500watts.
AMD 64X2 4800+
Abit KN9 SLi motherboard
4 PNY DDR2 512mb memory sticks
200gb maxtor sata hard drive
nvidia geforce 7300gt (x2)
Aspire 500watt dual fan power supply

any help or suggestions would be appreciated

2006-12-03 13:19:04 · 9 answers · asked by ( J ) A ) K ) E ) 1 in Desktops

My laptop was purchased 6 months ago, and now the computer fan comes on after a 5 minute use. (I use it a lot for my homework.) Is there anything I could do to help the fan out? Thanks.

2006-12-03 13:18:45 · 4 answers · asked by roxylee11782 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

Every once in awhile we get a message up on our computer screen that says you are low on Virtual Memory. What does that mean?

2006-12-03 13:02:50 · 6 answers · asked by MES 2 in Other - Hardware

Is there a USB device that will allow me to attach external hard drives to my system without messing with the master/slave and all that? If so, what would you recomend?

I want to get old pictures from my old drives in my old systems with minimal effort, but also have the means to transport large amounts of data physically.

Thanks.

2006-12-03 12:58:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

In my house we have two computers, a desktop computer and a laptop. The desktop works fine, but the laptop is now having trouble connecting to our wireless network. It comes up but the password is now blank. We have linksys cable modem connected to a motorola router. The router connects to the computer. This has worked for over a year and stopped working today. Also, the connection was always very weak.

2006-12-03 12:53:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy a Western Digital WDG1U1600 My Book Essential Edition 160GB External Hard Drive to go with my moms emachines computer. That's all the information I have. Will they be compatable????? Please help?

2006-12-03 12:49:31 · 5 answers · asked by dandyascandy4u 1 in Add-ons

I have a dual boot system: Win2K Pro and Win2k server. This is on the pc I built. It won't go past the memory check and the Hard drive check. I can't even get into safe mode or boot from a floppy. I noticed that the h/d light stays on solid when usually it flickers some. I've tried unplugging everything except the monitor and it still does not boot. What else can I try?

2006-12-03 12:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by Inquiring Mind 19 3 in Desktops

Can you fax a document using only a scanner? I dont own a fax machine and need to fax something by tommorow. So can i do it w/ only owning a scanner? And how?

2006-12-03 12:39:32 · 6 answers · asked by Never Sell Low 2 in Scanners

I want to buy a laptop but i dont know which is the right brand. I basically will use it for music, videos, surfing the net, chatting online, creating application files, doing projects such as slides. I also want one that is effective in blocking viruses and dangerous worms and trojan horse. Which laptop do u think i should buy and why you think it is the better computer?

2006-12-03 12:20:56 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi,
I just swapped a hard drive - (I already got help on that .. ) It seemed to be working but now I get this - and by the way .. the maxtor one is the one I just put in ,,


PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Copyright 1985-2000 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
Version 2.02

CPU= Intel (R) Clelron (TM) processor 633 MHz
255M System RAM Passed
0128K Cache SRAM Passed
System BIOS Shadowed
Video BIOS Shadowed
UMB upper limit segment address: E807
Mouse initialized
Fixed disk 0: Maxtor N40P
Fixed disk 1: Quantum FireballP AS40.0
WARNING
ERROR
0200: Failure fixed disk 0

Press to setup, to resume

Any clues please?

TIA

Samantha

2006-12-03 12:18:23 · 6 answers · asked by Samantha 1 in Other - Hardware

I System Restored back to day one's time but thats after some stuff I do not want got put in.

2006-12-03 11:48:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

all my fonts settings are normal. everything is huge on my screen except myspace. What happened?

2006-12-03 11:47:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2006-12-03 11:46:33 · 5 answers · asked by hamraev_gayrat 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can someone give me a clear and accurate list of things I can do to ensure my pc is in best shape? I have AVG Free Edition, and windows defender, and ccleaner on pc which i use.

2006-12-03 11:45:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

also ; does anyone believe comp usa is a pain in the *** ripoff? can you explain the mac problem in english laymans terms?

2006-12-03 11:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by ancientcityentertainment 2 in Other - Hardware

also ; does anyone believe comp usa is a pain in the *** ripoff? can you explain the mac problem in english laymans terms?

2006-12-03 11:36:13 · 3 answers · asked by ancientcityentertainment 2 in Other - Hardware

i have looked in all programs there is no program that have taken up much space not all of them together have taken up much space i have defraged and used disk clean up ten min ago i have a 40 gig harddrive and only 7 gigs left how can i find a way to clear up some more space i don't know what is using all the space like i said all programs is not even useing much space and no partitions have been made

2006-12-03 11:31:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Apparently, you can operate the computer's pointer function by moving the mouse through the air in the desired direction. I am interested, as I am looking for something like that for my family room where I don't really have a table and would use the computer from my couch.

2006-12-03 11:28:08 · 1 answers · asked by John C 2 in Add-ons

2006-12-03 11:25:34 · 7 answers · asked by naruto 1 in Add-ons

i tried hooking it up through the control panel and even had the computer scan the web for the software that goes with it. nothing is working. i'm not that great with a computer. will someone give me directions on how to hook this thing up. thank you.

2006-12-03 11:17:39 · 7 answers · asked by Tara F 1 in Scanners

I've removed the side cover but need to remove front cover to remove the cd drive. Didn't find istruction on how to remove front cover.

2006-12-03 11:15:25 · 7 answers · asked by underdog213 1 in Desktops

2006-12-03 10:56:08 · 4 answers · asked by natstersunflower 1 in Add-ons