Hardware - February 2007

i am looking to get a computer this weekend. i saw a good packager for $499.99 at best buy. it is an emachine brand? have u heard of them

2007-02-07 02:34:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

is chip set similar to that of graphics card..what for chip set be used..what are the available brands in chip sets and tip some technical details...

2007-02-07 02:27:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-02-07 02:24:06 · 6 answers · asked by rgewrg w 1 in Other - Hardware

I am having trouble with my DVD-RW drive on my laptop. Here's the problem. After inserting a blank dvd or cd in my drive, the drive reads CD drive instead of DVD-RW drive. When I right-click and go to properties, it says it is a dvd-r disc, but it has 0 bytes of free space and 0 bytes of used space. If I double click on the CD Drive, I get a message that says "DLA cannot use this blank media until it has been formatted. Would you like to format this media now?" If I click yes, it tries to format and then gives me a fatal write error.

What does DLA mean? When I checked the driver details i found that the driver was dated 2001. Would updating the driver fix this? If so, how do I update the driver?

2007-02-07 02:21:45 · 7 answers · asked by otsego_stricken 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

my friend and i have exactly the same specifications and model although his is 2 months older. when we run the same program mine is quicker! why is this? is it to do with how much info u have on your hard drive?

2007-02-07 02:12:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a IBM Selectric II typewriter that has been stored for about 18 years. It was working when I stored it. I pulled it and tried to type but it is very stiff. Will only tab but will not return when the return button is pushed. Just a little gear starts running and clicking like crazy. Also, the letters will not type. The selectric ball looks good and it seems as though there is still a lot of oil/grease on it. Any suggestions as to what may be the main problem and how to fix. Could it be the typewriter ribbon holder. The back button won't work either. Could it just be a matter of needed greased/cleaned up. Don't want to spend a fortune on it. Thanks.

2007-02-07 02:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by SusieDarling 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

>> Presence of the support EMT64
or
>> Cache of the second level 2 Ìb
or
>> Presence of 2 processors core
or
>>System bus 667 Mhz
or
>>Presence of technology Hyper-Threading

2007-02-07 02:03:04 · 2 answers · asked by greenery i 1 in Other - Hardware

Does anyone know if my sony ericsson w710i could use an Sandisk 2GB Memory Stick Micro M2 Card or does the memory have to be from Sony. Don't want to buy it and it does not work. Thanks.

2007-02-07 02:02:34 · 3 answers · asked by EIliot 2 in Add-ons

2007-02-07 02:02:10 · 1 answers · asked by Viv C 1 in Printers

For a pc gamer who doesent use resolutions higher than 720p on his monitor with highest settings in a game, whats the cheapest gpu u recommend for me? Which will get the job done at least 35 fps? And which will get it done at 60fps? thanx

2007-02-07 02:00:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

It's a dual channel kit by g.skill 2x 1GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz, it went in just fine and it shows up as the full 2gb but it's only at 333MHz, it's on a dell e1505. my bios says it supports up to 667MHz so it's not a compatability issue. any ideas? maybe i got ripped off.

2007-02-07 01:55:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Firstly, how to determine the speed of the RAM in my CPU?
Secondly, I have a 256MB RAM at the moment. I bought a 512MB RAM the other day. There are 2 slots for RAM on the motherboard, one already has a RAM (256mb) card in it. Now, can I insert the 512 MB card into the other slot?

2007-02-07 01:45:31 · 3 answers · asked by Lady_Marmalade 2 in Other - Hardware

Ageing PC finally gave up the ghost yesterday with too many problems to make it worthwhile to bring back to life. Brand new kit arriving shortly. Made regular back up on old PC from hard drive to external hard drive. As luck would have it, there is some data I inputted just before it went down so wish to retrieve it. There is nothing wrong with the hard drive as such, just stuck in a machine that is absolutely kaput. Any ideas?
IThanks

2007-02-07 01:45:05 · 4 answers · asked by Molinet 1 in Desktops

part of sonic dvd plus got deleted now how do i get it back on the right path? I have a pop up that will not go away. it is a Sonic MyDVD Plus error. can anyone that knows about sonic on a hp computer help me?

2007-02-07 01:35:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

my computerwill come on but no video or anything when i press the power switch. i turn it off then back on and it works fine. i have to do the same thing when it restarts. its and older socket 370 celeron computer no name on it

2007-02-07 01:30:13 · 2 answers · asked by trekkie28001 1 in Desktops

I'm considering a purchase to increase my system's memory, and I was wondering if there would be any benefit to purchasing two 512MB sticks, versus one 1GB stick. I have two available slots (the other two are filled with 256MB sticks). My initial impression is that buying the two smaller sticks would allow more total pins for access, and would thus perform better, but I'm pretty dense with hardware :P.

2007-02-07 01:26:57 · 11 answers · asked by Remiel 2 in Add-ons

2007-02-07 01:08:11 · 10 answers · asked by jessica r 1 in Add-ons

AMD 2300 with Mother board
512 MB Ram
160 GB Hard disk (SATA)
Power Supply (SMPS)
Hub (D-Link)

2007-02-07 01:02:46 · 2 answers · asked by JJ 4 in Desktops

2007-02-07 00:50:49 · 10 answers · asked by jessica r 1 in Other - Hardware

I have an E-System 3086 laptop with only usb connections (no ps/2). Already have a ps/2 to usb adapter, but the laptop won't recognise it. I have tried all methods of installation and checked the BIOS, but no relevent options. Any help gratefully appreciated?

2007-02-07 00:39:10 · 11 answers · asked by lordgodders 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-07 00:31:36 · 3 answers · asked by docian2000 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok, i recently built a new computer, and decided i would give my old computer to my sister. Now, I am pretty handy when it comes to computers, but I am stuck. Somehow, she managed to get various pieces of junk in the tower itself. I had wiped the system previously, and now there is no OS on it. Heres the issue: The cd rom drive will recieve no power when it is plugged into the mobo. Its gets power when its unplugged, but none when it is. How can i get an OS on the computer without the cd rom drive? Thanks

2007-02-07 00:20:29 · 4 answers · asked by JM488 1 in Desktops

It worked fine before I took it into be repaired and was told it had a virus. Got it back, hooked it up, and now can't get it to work. Unfortunately, I can't find my printer's disk. My digital camera is not being recognized either.

Any ideas?

2007-02-07 00:14:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Is it unhealthy for our computer when we restart many times?

2007-02-07 00:01:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

a bout computer

2007-02-06 23:46:38 · 2 answers · asked by laithangpa 1 in Other - Hardware

Having installed new ink cartridges In my Canon Pixma MP150 printer I find the 'ink empty' still shows although it is printing absolutely fine. How can I rectify this. Thanks.

2007-02-06 23:39:05 · 1 answers · asked by JOHN P 1 in Printers

what is a USB host controller

2007-02-06 23:32:12 · 4 answers · asked by cynshar 2 in Add-ons

Its an intel D815efv will it support a 160gb HDD it has XP pro service pack 2 and its from 2001?

2007-02-06 23:20:57 · 3 answers · asked by dazzi_4 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-06 23:17:38 · 5 answers · asked by ifoundme1 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-06 23:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons