Hardware - January 2007

My PC Specs:
-Intel P4 2.8ghz
-512mb DDR PC333
-Nvidia GEForce 2 64mb
-2X40gb HD (seagate&maxtor)

2007-01-03 14:59:08 · 12 answers · asked by jc3 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-01-03 14:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by jamesw248 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can I use a different brand ink cartridge like a Lexmark brand? Thank you in advance for you help with this!!!

2007-01-03 14:54:11 · 5 answers · asked by Wendy H 2 in Printers

Is there a site where you can get a free laptop appraisel. I want to sell my Sony Vaio PCG-FX340 and was wondering what a fare value for it is. Or can anyone give me a RESONABLY ACCURATE assesment.

Other Specs Include:
CD Burner/DVD PLAYER
15G Hard Drive
256MB Ram

2007-01-03 14:49:39 · 9 answers · asked by irmenotu 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-03 14:48:02 · 6 answers · asked by loveChrist 6 in Desktops

Anyone here had the same problem b4? I have a desktop computer from MDG (Windows XP Home Edition/SP 1) and after reformatting it, there's no more sound. In "Device Manager", the following devices have the yellow question mark beside it: Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller, SM Bus Controller, and Video Controller (VGA Compatible). I couldn't find any software/CDs for any of them.
Anyone here who can tell me how to fix them?

2007-01-03 14:45:01 · 9 answers · asked by chilimuncher 3 in Other - Hardware

I used to use a program called Acronis partition expert 9, I could change the partition size and not loose any data. I'm trying not to have to re format re install. Are there any fully function demos or partitioning software available. Acronis changed there trials to non functional, which is totally stupid, Any suggestions?

2007-01-03 14:43:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Im thinking of buying a macbook for university i was wondering are macbooks good i need to know because im probably going to be buying it in the next few days.
please give me all of the information you have about macbooks
and maybe some names of software for a macbook like:
-Antivirus Software (preferably Free)

2007-01-03 14:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

can anyone please help!

2007-01-03 14:22:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Dimension 4600C with Windows XP Home Edition, SP2. As soon as my computer starts up, I get the message "Performing automatic IDE configuration" and then after several seconds, I get a message saying this has completed but that I need to set the time and date. Once I complete this, my computer then continues to boot up normally. The major issue is, I have to set the time and date *every time* I turn on the computer because of the automatic IDE configuration message. I have contacted Dell several times about this, they had no clue, I have looked for a solution online, to no avail. I feel deep down as if this is probably a simple problem that most likely involves the changing of some setting I don't know about but, of course, I am no expert, so I can't be sure. I think some people I have asked just automatically assume this is a complicated problem..........anyways, if somebody could help me with this nuisance/problem, I would be forever grateful! Thanks in advance!

2007-01-03 14:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by hayley_mariah 1 in Other - Hardware

For those many of us familiar with windows, it wont get off the screen with the little three squars that scroll at the bottom on boot.

When I book in safe mode is comes to a dead stop in loading:

multi(0) disk(0) rdisk(0) partition(1) \ WINDOW \ system32 \ DRIVERS \ agpCPQ.sys

(no spaces in anyof this of course)
Now, I can observe that this particular thing is a crutial driver for the operating system to function... but i dont know how to solve it...

I've tried every route using two diffrent recovery disks, and i dont really have to money to take it to comp. doc... so any help would be great!

Thanks to all who bothered reading this.

Florian

BTW:
Gateway botbook
M6954 Platinum addition
2 GB Memory
110 GB Hard Drive
Intel Centrino Duo 1.6 GHz Processor

2007-01-03 14:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Florian Norton 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

computer spec:
Computer Make: micronpc
Computer Model: Millennia 2100 Series
Motherboard Make: GVC
Motherboard Model: DR742E
Motherboard Version: A02
Processor: Intel Celeron 667Mhz
Memory: 2 slots, 64 MB, 128 MB
Serial: 2851202-0001

kingston ram: KVR133X64C2/256

2007-01-03 14:18:56 · 4 answers · asked by Ben 3 in Add-ons

How can i get my normal usb socket up 2 a 2.0 do i have to buy summit !

2007-01-03 14:16:34 · 10 answers · asked by Darren M 2 in Add-ons

Do I have to use a dell brand printer or can I use a different brand?

2007-01-03 14:11:41 · 13 answers · asked by Wendy H 2 in Printers

Original Computer had several accounts.

2007-01-03 14:09:55 · 1 answers · asked by Poor Yorick 1 in Other - Hardware

Please help ,How do you reset the HDD password and the Bios password.On a Gateway 1450 notebook ?Thank you so much ahead of time .

2007-01-03 14:09:00 · 4 answers · asked by Holly 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to know if my GeForce FX 5500 is better than a GeForce 3 series. I have no idea where a FX series card fits in among their others. I'm guessing that it is better but I need to know for sure before I install a game.

2007-01-03 14:04:36 · 4 answers · asked by Squawkers 4 in Add-ons

2007-01-03 14:03:52 · 3 answers · asked by scorpion1114 2 in Desktops

2007-01-03 13:59:45 · 2 answers · asked by James D 2 in Desktops

What are BTX motherboards??...How are they different from ATX boards???.....thanks

2007-01-03 13:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by elbestionblog 1 in Other - Hardware

I will be using this to download and store music and also store many pictures. I need it to be fast and efficent. Any suggestions? I've heard that Intel processors have many problems down the road..does anyone know if this is true?

2007-01-03 13:58:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Every time I press the shift key a symbol appears like this \ and this I (slash and straight line not a letter I)...Please help me to figure this out..thank you in advance...

2007-01-03 13:57:53 · 2 answers · asked by spyrockz . 1 in Other - Hardware

download music and burn a cd

2007-01-03 13:57:46 · 8 answers · asked by dese9297@sbcglobal.net 1 in Add-ons

Can anybody tell him how I could render my laptop “Beyond Repair” it was really expensive and I just want them to replace it because it is always breaking down.

Accidental damage isn’t an option because its not covered for that so I can’t spill water on it or hit it etc.

I was thinking about putting it in a microwave? Id like ideas on how I could break my laptop without making it look like I did something to it.

ideas please?

2007-01-03 13:54:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i know that with a desk top the memory stick just plugs in..

2007-01-03 13:54:19 · 11 answers · asked by glen w 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

Not for business. I do want to have internet of course.
What's the difference between Laptop & Notebook?

2007-01-03 13:54:00 · 5 answers · asked by art_girlt 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

more of a challenge. can it be done, try it. force a gpu as a ppu. and have a separate gpu for the graphics end. or turn the on board graphics chip act as a ppu. if it can be done $$$ for you.

2007-01-03 13:50:38 · 2 answers · asked by dudedawg20 3 in Add-ons

2007-01-03 13:44:39 · 10 answers · asked by Pebbles 3 in Monitors

ok it just shot out sparks of fire... what do i do to pull my charger out im scared i will get shocked

2007-01-03 13:36:49 · 7 answers · asked by Zackary M 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-03 13:32:21 · 7 answers · asked by Leonardo R 1 in Desktops