Hardware - January 2007

Does anyone have experience using Seagate or Western Digital internal hard drives? Looking to install another HDD on my desktop and was hoping to draw on other end users experiences. Thank you in advance.


Joe

2007-01-12 01:58:35 · 9 answers · asked by Joseph E 2 in Add-ons

Which Processor is Better, the AMD Sempron or the Pentium M?

I have a 1.73 GHz Pentium M Processor and AMD claims that its Sempron is better. What is going on?

2007-01-12 01:57:40 · 3 answers · asked by Asher Madan 3 in Other - Hardware

My little sister plays The Sims 2 and she wants more RAM for the game so I told her that I would take her to Best Buy to get some. I have 766MB RAM right now and I want to upgrade it to 1G. How much will I have to buy and what are some other suggestions on how much I should get in order for her game to be working smoothly.. thank you very much..

2007-01-12 01:54:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i have made the slide show and put in the music and when i write to cd it says cannot detect cd writer

2007-01-12 01:49:38 · 2 answers · asked by allymac 3 in Add-ons

2007-01-12 01:30:35 · 7 answers · asked by Soph 2 in Printers

2007-01-12 01:29:36 · 6 answers · asked by nico 1 in Add-ons

Or when loading something from the internet and everthing else about Internet. How can I speed it up without adding RAM on my PC? !!! I only have a 128 RAM and the built-in video card eats the 32MB so now it's only 96MB!!!!! really bad. :( processor is 1.60GHz

2007-01-12 01:21:40 · 8 answers · asked by Ryan 1 in Add-ons

I just had one. Much better now. Faster......

2007-01-12 01:18:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I'm currently looking to purchase a new desktop computer from Dell. The computer will be used mainly for basic things like word processing, online poker, and general internet access. It will not be used for video or high tech gaming. What sort of memory, speed, hardware accessories, and other items will I need?

2007-01-12 01:15:26 · 6 answers · asked by j_della28 2 in Desktops

2007-01-12 01:15:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

LG 1.73 ghz pentium m processer
512 mb ddr2 ram
intel gma 900 graphics card
wi fi
card reader =sd, mmc, ms pro

i paid $1027
i bought it almost a yr back

2007-01-12 01:03:53 · 8 answers · asked by shyam 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-12 01:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by niru 1 in Desktops

2007-01-12 01:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by seafish 1 in Desktops

if i backup my image on a DVD-R. can i restore it back into my computer using a DVD-ROM? my computer has no DVD burner.

2007-01-12 00:09:47 · 5 answers · asked by wilfred 1 in Add-ons

2007-01-12 00:09:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-01-12 00:07:55 · 3 answers · asked by inbu 1 in Other - Hardware

I have the disk it came with

2007-01-12 00:05:00 · 6 answers · asked by ryocigs 1 in Scanners

My younger brother placed my laptop on a vibrating/shaking surface. I mean, on a surface that constantly vibrates very hard, in a VERY VIOLENT way. I wan't to ask you guys: can the DISPLAY, COLOURS AND NUMBER OF COLOURS displayed by the laptop be affected by this thing? If the laptop and its internal components are strongly and violently shaked (very fast) can the number of colours displayed by the laptop be reduced from 4 bilion to 16 milion ?

2007-01-11 23:37:51 · 1 answers · asked by otaku_sempai2007 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-11 22:56:34 · 7 answers · asked by sexytigresa 1 in Other - Hardware

i try to boot my system and it refuse to open .i dont know what the problem could be i ve checked the power cables.and they are ok.wel connected.i even used the monitor with anthoher system unit and the monitor came up.so its nt from the monitor.pls i need help. i dont know what is wrong with the system unit.thanks

the fan doesnt turn on any light,but the monitor is on.the light is green already showing green.but as for the fan inside,i cant see any light .the orange light on the hard disk is nt on

2007-01-11 22:55:34 · 4 answers · asked by Victoria A 1 in Desktops

Anyone out there got one, or know of a online store?
((((other the Ebay)))

2007-01-11 22:40:50 · 3 answers · asked by divineshadow 3 in Desktops

talking about procesors AMD Athlon 64 X2 AMD Athlon 64 FX
Processor Socket: AMD® Socket 939 AMD® Socket 939
Dual Core Processor: 2 2
Bus Speed: 1 GHz 1 GHz
Processor Speed: 2400 2600
Processor Speed + Class
Processor Class: AMD Athlon 64 X2 AMD Athlon 64 FX
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
AMD Model: 4600+ FX-60
Bus Speed: 1 GHz
and
AMD Athlon 64 FX
2.6 GHz
FX-60
1 GHz

2007-01-11 22:30:39 · 3 answers · asked by maciek_palubicki 2 in Other - Hardware

I have an old camcorder which doesn't have a firewire connection, all it has is the red,white and yellow output leads.

I want to connect it to the pc so that it can transfere my camcorder tapes to dvd.

What type of capture card do I need?
Where can I get it?

2007-01-11 21:36:23 · 2 answers · asked by daveshere 2 in Add-ons

2007-01-11 21:18:11 · 7 answers · asked by rahul v 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

hi there i have this old laptop runing win xp pro.it doesnot have cd drive (well it has but the conector is broken) i would reinstall windows if i could buit i cant. i could use only USB CD/DVD Drive but it wont boot n e cdso i could reinstall it.
it there n e way to repair it ? with n e kind of software or something?
thanking in advance

2007-01-11 20:59:49 · 12 answers · asked by No_Ki 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My Flash memory stick has stopped being recognized by my PC. Whern I activate the removable storage display in the Computer Management Console, it shows a red circle with a white cross next to the device. I can't delete the device because it says "Only 'Not present' libraries can be deleted" How can reset the PC to recognize the device?

2007-01-11 20:48:21 · 4 answers · asked by David F 1 in Add-ons

I want to buy a D520.

2007-01-11 20:48:03 · 3 answers · asked by dqson 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Sony F-390 laptop which says DVD on the laptop but when I try to play a dvd it says that a compayible driver is missing...how can I download it ? Free or minimum cost.

2007-01-11 20:42:55 · 1 answers · asked by tahirahaiderali 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Asrock
Vendor Code 775Dual-VSTA
Description 775Dual-VSTA
ASRock, an Expert in Windows Vista™
LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core Pentium® XE and Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Conroe, Presler and Cedar Mill processors
VIA PT880 Pro/Ultra Chipset
Supports FSB1066/800/533MHz processor, EM64T CPU and H-T Technology
Supports Dual Channel DDRII667 (DDRII x 2 DIMMs) and DDR400 (DDR x 2 DIMMs)
Untied Overclocking : During Overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCIE/ PCI Buses
1 x PCI Express Graphics slot
1 x AGP 8X slot
Hybrid Booster - Safe Overclocking Technology
2 ports of SerialATA 1.5Gb/s, support RAID 0, 1, JBOD, 2 ATA133 IDE ports
HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices.
7.1 channel with High Definition Audio, 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Windows Vista™ Premium Logo Hardware Ready
HD 8CH I/O: 4 ready-to-use USB2.0 ports, HD 7.1 channel audio jacks

CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core Pentium® XE and Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Conroe, Presler and Cedar Mill processors
- FSB 1066/800/533 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: VIA PT880 Pro/Ultra
- Southbridge: VIA VT8237A
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control
- ASRock U-COP
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Memory - Dual Channel DDR/DDRII memory technology
- 2 x DDRII DIMM slots
- Supports DDRII667/533
- Max. capacity: 2GB
- 2 x DDR DIMM slots
- Supports DDR400/333/266
- Max. capacity: 2GB
Slots - 4 x PCI slots
- 1 x PCI Express Graphics slot
- 1 x AGP slot
VGA - n/a
Audio - Realtek ALC888 7.1channel audio CODEC with High Definition Audio
LAN - VIA PHY VT6103
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) and Hot Plug functions
- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Game header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connectors
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware Monitor - CPU Temperature Sensing
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Accessories - Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- Floppy/ATA 133 cables
- 1 x SATA data cable (optional)
- 1 x SATA 1 to 1 power cable (optional)
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF cable (optional)
Form Factor - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
OS - Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

2007-01-11 20:14:45 · 3 answers · asked by chriswinter82 1 in Other - Hardware

Something nice that will make me smile, other people can see my screen to so not yukky things,plz?

2007-01-11 20:07:33 · 19 answers · asked by liezenvp 1 in Monitors