Hardware - December 2006

I'm not sure if it's fake wood or real wood. Anyways, is it okay to put a DELL Dimension PC on this type of floor? I'm orderring an anti-static floor mat, but until then is it fine to use it on the floor without the mat?

I have an anti-static wrist band as well, which I'm using now.

2006-12-27 08:43:39 · 5 answers · asked by galactic129 1 in Other - Hardware

It instructs to do so in the instructions, but it seems like this would transmit static energy through the case and onto the electronic components. Am I just paranoid?

2006-12-27 08:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by galactic129 1 in Other - Hardware

i clone my desktop onto my tv and i was just curious if my video performance is split because i do this or if it doesn't really make a difference.
thanks!

2006-12-27 08:39:12 · 6 answers · asked by John T. Woods 2 in Other - Hardware

my father in law has just put a new graphics card in his machine,now when he turns the pc on he gets the following message on his screen then nothing:
(signal out of range:H46.4khz V86.8khz please change signal timing) whats going on,can anyone please help,thanks for youre time.

2006-12-27 08:34:47 · 8 answers · asked by pegs_down 3 in Monitors

well when i play dvds in my pc the video quality is great but the sound is kinda funny, it sounds as if the dvd was strached but my dvds are fine.sound sorta like if the sound is skipping. can it be my sound card?help thanx

2006-12-27 08:32:09 · 5 answers · asked by Raymon R 2 in Add-ons

Well I got a question about microsoft flight sim X. When I try to start the program my computer gives me a message saying Invaild hardware/driver detected....The drivers currently instaled for your video card may cause your computer to stop responding when flight sim is running.
VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP .0
Also with my computer I see the video card is soddered to the mother board, so if I buy a new one for a PCI slot, would that work?

2006-12-27 08:31:11 · 1 answers · asked by cooldude2 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm building my computer. I accidently dropped the CPU and bent like 8 pins. I took a small screwdriver(the kind you use for glasses) and bent the pins back carefully and gently with little pressure. I didn't break any. Then when I thought I lined them up they fit fine in the socket. No pressure, just slid down into place. I haven't started the comp yet because I'm picking up some Ram today on my way home, but I'm worried. Will it work still? I won't know till I start it. What is the probability that it won't work? Did I do the right thing?

2006-12-27 08:30:37 · 9 answers · asked by tasai_yume 1 in Other - Hardware

Here's what I think I know:

RAM stores every bit of memory in it's own little special spot. In DRAM there is one transistor per bit, in SRAM there are six per bit. Hearing that, I assume that DRAM is more effecient, but I don't know.

I also have no idea what "clock spead is"
And isn't Double Data Rate SDRAM going to be like the RAM God?

Anyway, here's what my problem is:
I got this new computer and it only has 256MB of RAM. I got this computer to replace the computer I have now. The one I have now has an entire gig of memory. I have no idea what type of RAM my old computer takes but the new one only accepts PC800. And many places don't carry PC800, and the places that do sell it for $300 for every 512. AND My computer only takes it in groups of 2. So I would need to spend $600 for a gig of ram or I could find 2 256MB and spend about $400 for half a gig.
Oh yah, and the new computer, every memory module must be the same amount. And right now there are 2 256mbs
LAME!

2006-12-27 08:25:09 · 5 answers · asked by donald d 3 in Add-ons

The video card is an ATI Rage Pro. The monitor is a Viewsonic Q19 wsg. The ATI does not accept custom resolutions. It is very hard to figure out from the Web which cards support 1440x900.
It looks like Nvidia cards can be set to custom resolutions, but is that ALL nvidia cards? I don't need a super fast card, because I don't game. Suggestions?

2006-12-27 08:08:45 · 5 answers · asked by Bees 1 in Monitors

I had my battery out of my laptop for a few months. When I put it back in it won't charge up when I plug in the laptop. The light goes on so I know it's "reading" it but it won't charge up (keeps displaying 0% but says it's charging). It's a Gateway 2 yr old laptop if that helps.

Thanks.

2006-12-27 07:52:01 · 6 answers · asked by everclearfan14 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I would like to get a new desktop computer that won't be outdated in 2 months and not break the bank.

PC or Mac??

2006-12-27 07:49:20 · 9 answers · asked by chilly 2 in Desktops

2006-12-27 07:49:02 · 7 answers · asked by snorerms 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-27 07:45:06 · 5 answers · asked by Riss 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-27 07:42:19 · 6 answers · asked by Soulhealer 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-12-27 07:41:42 · 3 answers · asked by java 1 in Desktops

2006-12-27 07:41:27 · 5 answers · asked by DAVID W 1 in Printers

Do you put the pin horizontal or vertical, and do you put it all the way to the left or right when you want to set the hard drive as the primary? I have a 40gb Maxwell Harddrive, and it worked in my old PC, but when I put it into the Dell Computer (I took out the hard drive from the Dell and replaced it with this one) , the computer does not boot. It is not recognizing the hard drive and I think it is because I have the pin set up the wrong way. Can someone please refer me to either a picture or something visual on the Internet so I can compare?

2006-12-27 07:34:11 · 4 answers · asked by b1911 2 in Other - Hardware

Im gonna spend a lot of money in a computer for gaming. Im only going to use 30 gigabytes of hardrive space. Which hardrive should I get? A normal 7200 rpm 320 gig hard drive or a gaming hardrive that has 10000 rpm with 150 gigs. Thje gaming one is more expensive about $200 more

2006-12-27 07:33:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

my laptop has just said it needs defragmentation done, ive pressed yes and its doing it (although very very slowy), what is this for, and what will happen/change after its done?

2006-12-27 07:30:28 · 21 answers · asked by button moon 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-27 07:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by jrm9999@verizon.net 1 in Desktops

2006-12-27 07:26:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

and is there anything else i should be doing to keep the screen looking its best?

2006-12-27 07:24:39 · 9 answers · asked by Aaron 1 in Monitors

2006-12-27 07:21:50 · 9 answers · asked by Phil C 2 in Other - Hardware

When I boot with nothing but the PSU, RAM and graphics card, the processor fan works, some of the power connections show power to them, but I get no monitor activity (not even an attempt to trigger the monitor), no power up beeping, no LED lights. So, I know I have power to parts of the board but everything I've tried has failed to get it going. Before I scrap it, anything else I should try? Thanks in advance.

2006-12-27 07:17:20 · 5 answers · asked by BC 6 in Desktops

Ok computer experts...
My new Dell E521 was working for a few days, but then one day when I tried to turn it on it wouldn't turn on and the power button would blink an orange-reddish color. What is wrong and what can I do to fix it? Thanks in advance!

2006-12-27 07:15:32 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous1111111111 2 in Monitors

2006-12-27 07:14:24 · 6 answers · asked by Eddy 1 in Other - Hardware

my friends got a really cool cd but it isnt out any more at the shops
so how can i copy it?

2006-12-27 07:11:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am building a computer for a gift to my neighbor from parts I have laying around,the hard drive is blank and i need to have something to put on it,95,98 anything will do,just let it breath.

2006-12-27 07:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by eyegub 3 in Add-ons

3m 15" touch screen trying to use a universal power adaptor that runs 12v 500ma max. Screen needs 12v 2.0a. Screen stays black. power led is on.

Is this due to the amperes? I thought running higher would be okay, but running under would not

2006-12-27 07:06:25 · 4 answers · asked by banjo booee 2 in Monitors

2006-12-27 07:01:26 · 5 answers · asked by missfroggy021 1 in Add-ons