Hardware - January 2007

I just had a Pioneer dvd/cd burner put into my computer. I can burn regular cds but can't get the playlist to come up to burn an mp3 cd. I was told to burn a "data" disc, but i can't figure it out. Im using Nero. I know very little about computers. Thanks for the help!!

2007-01-31 16:33:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-01-31 16:30:38 · 6 answers · asked by sylvia a 3 in Desktops

2007-01-31 16:26:02 · 5 answers · asked by santripta 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-31 16:22:52 · 8 answers · asked by sadiesamkurby 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi every body I have a dual core acer laptop and has 1.5Ghz ram and 1.66Mhz processor but has no 3d card and I wanna install a 3D card so that i can install games ,as I know that laptops don't have PCI slots and there VGA is shared by the ram so how can I run 3D on it plz help

2007-01-31 16:21:57 · 2 answers · asked by billy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Without T.V tuner card.
PLZ help

2007-01-31 16:17:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Gigabyte k8ns motherboard with on-board LAN (NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller) and I am currently running my Ethernet / internet from a linksys BEFSR41 router to my D-Link DFE-550TX FAST Ethernet 10/100 Adapter. Is it true that there is any benefit to using either of them because I heard that on-board uses less power and memory sources, but a network card is faster for the internet and more reliable? So......which is better? I have a AMD Athlon 64 Processor 2800+ with 1.50 GB of RAM if that helps at all.

2007-01-31 16:16:33 · 3 answers · asked by Warren R 2 in Other - Hardware

A friend's computer turned off one night when they were sleeping and would not come back on in the morning. I looked at it and saw it wasn't getting any power so I changed the powersupply. Everything seemed to get power at that point (all the fans were working and the light on the motherboard was lit up). Unfortunately, when I plugged in the monitor it said it was not recieving a signal. I checked the monitor and video card on a different computer and both work correctly. I reset bios using the jumpers and that had no effect. There is also an on board video card which is also not working (although I'm not sure if you have to make some changes within the computer to make it read the on board video card). What could the problem be? I figure it's most likely the mother board or processor. Is there anyway to test this? (btw, I don't hear any beeps when computer starts).

2007-01-31 16:15:22 · 6 answers · asked by askewmew 2 in Desktops

I just bought a new computer, Compaq Presario with the new Microsoft Vista. It has 512mb and I have some old memory from my old computer. I have two 256mb, can I install them to make the computer faster?

I don't understand how memory/RAM works. What can I do to make my computer faster?

2007-01-31 16:13:38 · 7 answers · asked by Geoff 1 in Add-ons

It's to play serious sam 2. I bought it as a gift for my girl without checking the minimum requirments.

2007-01-31 16:07:21 · 6 answers · asked by leoluvles4l 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a Pentium3,7 Gig harddrive and about 96mb RAM

2007-01-31 16:04:49 · 14 answers · asked by lcnj 1 in Desktops

Question says it all, but I'm looking into the PNY Verto Geforce 6200 from CompUSA.

2007-01-31 16:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-01-31 15:54:04 · 7 answers · asked by jimbo5533 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just got a laptop two years ago and I don't know if I should upgrade or stay what with I have. I could go up to the home premium but I just don't know. Help me!!

2007-01-31 15:53:27 · 8 answers · asked by kiki_24_cute 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-31 15:49:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

When I click start,then right click My Computer,then click properties,which brings up System Properties.Under the General tab identifies System:., Registered to:.then Computer:.Well under Computer it reads:Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1700MHz 1.69GHz,640 MB of RAM. So at any time should the 1.69GHz change?My settings are at: best performance and I am always plugged in as opposed to battery power.Shouldn't the processor always be at 1.69GHz and not “clock down” at all,unless I was using battery power?Yesterday I noticed it at 892MHz,then after a re-boot it went to 592MHz and then I called Dell.Dell had me restart holding the Fn key and check the drivers for errors.Then they had me go to "run" and enter the following:“sfc /scannow"(without the quotations).They said that I should do a re-install because this is the best way to see if there are any issues.I'm wondering if the processor is faulty;does a processor do this before it quits completely?The computer seems to slow "under load".

2007-01-31 15:48:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I see they come in all different sizes of memory interface. What is the importance/function of it? I'm looking to play world of warcraft... will going for a 64 bit card with a better gpu be better than a lesser model 128 bit or vice versa?

thanks

2007-01-31 15:43:55 · 4 answers · asked by seventhyearfalling 2 in Add-ons

Im building my first Pc and wonder if I can try overclocking for better performance.I dont play games,but want to play with CAD/CAM rendering etc.I have a very good CPU cooler too.What I want to know is,If I buy a less expensive CPU to experiment and I smoke the thing,Will it destroy anything else?It would be cool to play around with.Otherwise,I will just start with a faster CPU to begin with and leave it be.What do I have to lose?Thanks

2007-01-31 15:39:47 · 4 answers · asked by crankyspanky 2 in Other - Hardware

i need to purchase a laptop. I would primarily use it for school work. I also need something that has 17 inch screen. i don't have alot of money. Any suggestions?

2007-01-31 15:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by ***I Love Anara*** 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is the mother board functon normally with increased RAM ? I wanted to use it for skype but it is hanging. one suggesion is to upgrade RAM to 516 from present 128.

2007-01-31 15:38:24 · 2 answers · asked by cjp 2 in Desktops

Hi
I have a fast broadband internet connection but because my pc is old I get stuttering video when I watch any streaming video on sites like youtube
So I wanna get a new notebook and I would like to know what specs to look for?
Please advise the minimum required as I am on a budget
Thanks a lot

2007-01-31 15:35:47 · 1 answers · asked by fransolivier 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My Laptop computer loses an hour whenever I unplug it from power. It is not instantaneous though, the clock changes after I boot it up again after turning it off. I have found that it happens mostly whenever I let it run out of battery, but the details of it still elude me.

What I find most interesting is that it always loses exactly one hour. This began happenning shortly after I bought it so I don't think it is due to any program I have. Any ideas?

My lap:

HP pavillion ZV6000
Athlon 64 3000
Win XP

2007-01-31 15:35:07 · 2 answers · asked by jelipe 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

With a video card, which will render the better performance?

2007-01-31 15:23:36 · 4 answers · asked by seventhyearfalling 2 in Add-ons

it stops alot in the middle of a surch. then when we go to task manager, we tell it to end task, then everything get wiped out.

2007-01-31 15:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by gailguigar 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

please help me i need to transfer some pics please someone explain please.

2007-01-31 15:09:01 · 10 answers · asked by naty_lesly 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-01-31 15:03:57 · 4 answers · asked by PCP_420_THC* 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-31 15:01:26 · 2 answers · asked by kbowman53 1 in Printers

2007-01-31 15:01:18 · 2 answers · asked by volleyballchik16@sbcglobal.net 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

There is no FILE button to select the print function....clicking the printer icon results in the default printer printing the entire article ,or, entire e-mail which many times I donot want..I also want to choose printers without changing the default setting.

2007-01-31 15:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by isry33 1 in Printers

I am trying to connect the front panel pins, and the diagram is a little vague. There is a letter S on one side of each connector. do those go in a specific spot? Does the polarity matter? I figured the S is the main, and the blank is ground...is that correct??

2007-01-31 15:00:17 · 2 answers · asked by clone17 3 in Add-ons