Hardware - December 2006

I recently bought a speaker set that requires 5 RCA inputs, right front, left front, center, left rear, right rear. I was wondering how I would connect my computer to these speakers with that single 3.5mm output. Does anyone know how I would go about doing that?

2006-12-03 07:33:01 · 3 answers · asked by Joshua R 1 in Desktops

I ordered the dv9000t from hp with these specs for $1533, is that a good deal? I heard a lot of good things about this laptop and its good for gaming. Does anybody know if nvidia 7600 is good?
- FREE Upgrade to Genuine Windows XP Media Center!!
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5500 (1.66 GHz)
- 17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
- 512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
- FREE Upgrade: HP Imprint Finish/Microphone/Webcam
- 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- FREE Upgrade to 100GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive!!
- FREE Upgrade - LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
- 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Media Center

2006-12-03 07:31:13 · 6 answers · asked by JD 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

my hp officejet will print and fax but i tell it to scan and it said no computer connected but it still prints so i know that it is connected

2006-12-03 07:31:03 · 3 answers · asked by hagerman500 2 in Scanners

I have a PC that my boyfriend built for me. My Father has a CB that he hasn't been using. When he turned on the CB there was no static, but when I turned on the PC there was a ton of static. WHat do you think could be the cause of this?
My Father has a theory that it's the blue LCD lights I have on the fans and power supply. Do you think this could be the problem??

2006-12-03 07:28:41 · 1 answers · asked by MentalCaseMaggot 5 in Desktops

I just purchased a new eMachines desktop and I would like to play Sims 2 on it.

Here are the specs

2.6 GHz Pentium D processor
1024 MB RAM
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Graphics

2006-12-03 07:15:59 · 5 answers · asked by beebaugh24 2 in Desktops

laptop is not on muit,just have no volume

2006-12-03 07:12:57 · 4 answers · asked by harleymom1 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

How can I fix this?

2006-12-03 07:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Picard Facepalm 5 in Printers

Is it just the software I am using which came with the computer - "Toshiba disk creator" - or is there an incompatibility between the two, such that anything copied on to DVD-R can be copied only to another DVD-R?

2006-12-03 07:03:25 · 4 answers · asked by STEPHEN G 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just bought a 20 inch widescreen Dell Lcd monitor to go with my Sony computer. The Dell monitor says I need to put it on a 1680 X 1050 resolution but thats not an option under my resolution settings. Therefore, the pictures on my new monitor are very stretched out. Dell said to call Sony for updated drivers and I called Sony & they said there are no updated drivers . Are there other options for me to get the correct resolution? Thanks!!

2006-12-03 06:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by lc123 2 in Monitors

I have a hp dv1000 laptop with 1.4ghz celeron processor and 1.2 gb ram. It fell on the floor and the laptop screen wiring broke. I think it was the circuit on the hinge. The motherboard is still good and i know it will still load windows. But i'm taking out the hard drive because i got personal information on it. I'm planning to sell it on ebay with the software that it came with. I'm sure someone out there knows how to fix it and will want it. What do you think i should start the price?

2006-12-03 06:49:24 · 6 answers · asked by JD 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-03 06:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew C 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The macbook is smaller screen (13 vs 15 inch). The Sony has fewer ghz (1.6) Macbook has 2 ghz. The new bootcamp patch from Mac allows the Mac to run XP (good for my small business stuff). Does anyone know if bootcamp will allow Microsoft's new 'Vista' operating system? I'm on a limited budget and this is a bigger purchase for me.

2006-12-03 06:17:45 · 8 answers · asked by newbiemummy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am trying to install a printer on my laptop using a USB port, but everytime I try, it says that there is a problem with installing new hardware, and I don't know why! Can anyone help?

2006-12-03 06:14:47 · 9 answers · asked by Lauren 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a USB external hard drive. Now when I turn it on the PC keeps saying it needs to be formatted. I have almost 30 Gb worth of files on there I would like to keep. Is there any way I can save the info on it?

2006-12-03 05:59:10 · 2 answers · asked by Bart H 1 in Other - Hardware

Im thinking of buying Battlefield 1942 on Ebay, iv sent a few messages asking if it works on a SiS650 video card and most sead yes but SiS650 dosent have T&L which it says it need WILL IT STILL WORK

2006-12-03 05:49:43 · 3 answers · asked by jo 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm sure there's a trick to it, I just can't figure it out.

2006-12-03 05:39:43 · 4 answers · asked by mainenovascotiacolorado 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

what is the satellite and issue of the satellite? when using the satellite have any problem?

2006-12-03 05:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by boeylsk 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

the cursor is on the screen but can't move it. tried changing the batteries and re installing mouse driver still not working . also tried a mouse in the other port (not usb) that won't work either. help or advice needed.

2006-12-03 05:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by clairebear 1 in Other - Hardware

after using a recovery disk..the same problem occurs. When I get the black Windows screen with the blue bar at the bottom..it goes to a blue screen for half a second (can't read it)..and then the laptop restarts. I can sometimes get it to load up by selecting 'last config that worked' only when it lets me get the selection page...or if I press F12 to select my harddrive so that it will work.

This happens frequently..but sometimes i'm able to start my laptop up with no problem.

I'm considering sending it to the a service provider since it is still under warranty. But if there is a way to fix it myself..i will

2006-12-03 05:25:11 · 6 answers · asked by Julio 4 in Other - Hardware

In the Command Prompt, I typed 'set HOMEPATH=\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\'. When I restarted the Command Prompt, It changed back.

2006-12-03 05:22:28 · 3 answers · asked by Raincoat 1 in Desktops

This one baffles me. I have a P4 Mainboard w/ Pentium 4, 2.4. Stuck it in the closet when I built my new comp. The drives & memory were loaned out never to return. The processor never left the board. 6 months later I'm putting it back up for my sister. I installed new memory (512), new Maxtor 200gb HD, CD R/RW, and floppy. Trying to install XP Home but it is just crawlling along. I mean super slow. My new comp took less than 30 mins to install XP. My old comp has been at it for over 3 hours. It's installing, but at a snails pace. Has anybody had this type of problem that can maybe offer some insight as to why this is happening and what I can do to make it giddy up? All replies appreciated. Thanks.

2006-12-03 05:14:56 · 2 answers · asked by skiddy buns 1 in Other - Hardware

...is there much difference between 2MB and 4MB of L2 cache?

2006-12-03 05:11:55 · 7 answers · asked by S1ickb1g 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was just curious as I don't know anything about computers. If I am working on something and the power shuts off (Re: Midwest after this week), does the computer back up what I've been working on up to the point the power shut off or would it only save if I manually saved it? This could be important..(finals week at a school in MI)

2006-12-03 05:04:13 · 9 answers · asked by jaded 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/ntbkukx90.asp?v=d

Is this a good gaming laptop? Will it fry, if I run a good graphic game? Is the processor any good? And will it run , counter-strike, half-life2, bf2-2142 etc??

Please help!

2006-12-03 05:01:48 · 3 answers · asked by matthew 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-03 04:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It has to be PCI Express 16x and I prefer ATI or Nvidia thanks!

2006-12-03 04:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by Al 1 in Other - Hardware

I can ping the printer. I can communicate to it through the web-page. But I can't seem to install the stupid printer it doesn't find it on my local home network.
I have my local network setup with manual IP addresses. could anybody help

2006-12-03 04:44:53 · 1 answers · asked by borgerm 2 in Printers

"http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/ntbkukx90.asp?v=d"

Please visit this link and tell me if this laptop is any good? Is a core 2 duo processor better than the 64bit processor you get with this laptop? And will this laptop run BF2142 and other games with ease??

2006-12-03 04:42:12 · 11 answers · asked by matthew 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Will my computer blow up, will it use the 533 one @ 533 and the 800 one @ 800 simultaniously?

2006-12-03 04:37:13 · 4 answers · asked by SimplePsymon 1 in Add-ons

I regularly burn CD,s but today when I clicked to burn a CD I recieved the message " connect to a Burner" This is very odd as I have never had this message and am completely baffled as to what to do!?

2006-12-03 04:29:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons