Hardware - February 2007

im gonna leave my computer over night because i am downloading a game that will take a long time, and will do a full virus scan too

2007-02-24 15:42:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-24 15:36:51 · 8 answers · asked by Ma-an 1 in Scanners

What are some good names in laptop computers?

The only computers I won't consider are macs and dells.

2007-02-24 15:25:08 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Sony Bravia KLS 32S2010 and cannot connect it to my laptop (Dell Inspiron 600m) so that whatever is on the computer shows on TV. Can anyone tell me EXACTLY what shall I do. Thanks!!!

2007-02-24 15:18:20 · 6 answers · asked by i_number9 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

1. crossfire requires two video card, a regular one and a crossfire editon one, is that correct?

2. can i still use the crossfire function if i am using 2 video cards from different company? for example, i have a Connect3D radeon X1950 and a HIS Radeon X1950 crossfire edition. will both card still work together properly?

3. can i use a single crossfire edition card as a normal display card? or it can only be used when the user is trying to get crossfire?

THX!!!!

2007-02-24 15:13:58 · 2 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Other - Hardware

I had to move the fan so i unplugged the internal power cords. I really need to know how to plug them in. They have numbers on them P3,P4,P5,P6,P7 and P8, I need to know how to plug them in
The way i plugged it in it started to smell. I need to plug it into the Hard Drive, CD, and a floppy disk drive. Thanks!

2007-02-24 15:10:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-24 14:56:26 · 1 answers · asked by Vincent A 3 in Other - Hardware

I have an emachines. It's about 4 years old. I've had it completely restored twice, the last time being 2 years ago. I have so many important documents, pictures, videos, and my iPod library currently on it and I don't think that I want to have it completely restored again. So is there any way that I can fix it without doing so? Do you know what might be wrong with it? I've kept trying to turn it on all today, earlier it made noises as if it were starting up but it never fully did. It also beeped at me just once. So, I let it sit, now when I press the button, it won't turn on or make any sounds at all; nothing happens. Everything is plugged in properly. I'm not sure what to do. Please help!

(PS, I'm on my other computer that I hardly use incase you were wondering..)

2007-02-24 14:55:41 · 9 answers · asked by Shari J 2 in Desktops

2007-02-24 14:51:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

intel celeron
1 GB ram DDR
80 GB HD
intel GMA up to 64 Ram

2007-02-24 14:50:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-24 14:48:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I saw one today that has video and audio RCA jack inputs so you can convert your VHS library to DVD.

Anyone ever used one of these recorders? I am going to get one, if they are good.

2007-02-24 14:45:57 · 3 answers · asked by snafu1 2 in Add-ons

I got it on ebay but it was about a year ago. It was for someone else but she never used it. I borrowed it from her today and There is no key code on the slip cover. unless its an odd combination of 18 digits which I doubt. Is there a way to find out?

2007-02-24 14:44:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

I have a Dell Inpsiron 8600 and would like to have more storage, preferably 100+G.

2007-02-24 14:32:02 · 3 answers · asked by mj_emerson 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-24 14:31:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I own an HP desktop that is about 5 years old and it works just fine, but i need a computer that is portable. Can anyone recommend a brand that is under $1000 and very reliable? I would mainly be using it for doing research on the internet, downloading music to upload on my ipod and word processing.

Also, what is the best website or store to buy a new computer? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

2007-02-24 14:29:29 · 8 answers · asked by Gumballbear 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

how can i upgrade my computer to a have a 8x dvd rom
without buying anything.is there a website were i can just download it

2007-02-24 14:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by Nicole R 1 in Add-ons

I'm a student in the market for a laptop, however when I ask around Campus I get a variety of responses. My observations are that the most common ones around campus are Dell, Toshiba, IBM, HP and Acer. I'm kinda preferential to Dell but they can be quite expensive when I request the features I want. If anyone has really good experience with a particular brand of laptop for at most 4 years can you please help me?!!

2007-02-24 14:28:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I updated 2 files from my usb flashdisk to my laptop, but i want to undo that change, please let me know how

2007-02-24 14:24:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Im looking to upgrade the power supply in my PC to accomadate a bigger Graphics card. I see all different types of plugs out of the power supply. Is there different types of power supplies??

2007-02-24 14:23:30 · 3 answers · asked by ptcruisher2001 5 in Other - Hardware

My computer recently crashed while using my main internal CD ROM which is also a DVD and CD writer. It must be a hardware problem now because even after a factory fresh restore it won't recognize a CD in the drive. It is not a power problem. It receives the CD and ejects when I push the button again. The drive indicator light comes on for a few seconds, and goes off. It shows the drive letter, but it will not recognize a CD. It works fine with my second CD ROM drive on the PC tower, and also on my external CD ROM. It might be something simple, but I don't know how to fix it. Maybe the drive is no good now. I have a HP PC, and Windows XP. Please help.

2007-02-24 14:11:29 · 3 answers · asked by Compman99b 1 in Add-ons

Thanks. I have a Dell... windows XP

2007-02-24 14:09:23 · 2 answers · asked by Просто Я 3 in Desktops

i play RTS games, so i want to know a good 256mb graphics card to get, it can be no more the 250$. thanks

oh, the mother bard port that is for the graphics card is, a 8 something something, or something something 8. i guess my mother board is older, and i guess there was also a 4 ... if know what i'm talking about, please tell what the name of it is.

2007-02-24 14:07:21 · 6 answers · asked by fallen 2 in Add-ons

Hi ...
I have an Acer LCD computer screen i just bought.
But i cant seem to make the brigtness and contrast to be just right, it always seems to be either very dark or very bright....
Can someone give me some tips or how to do it properly so it wont damage my eyes ?

2007-02-24 14:00:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-02-24 13:59:13 · 1 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Other - Hardware

I have read most of the answers listed but my problem is that both my master and slave show up in the Bios but not in my computer. The master shows up but not the slave. The slave operating system was damaged and will not boot as a master. Operating system is windows 98. I have a new computer now with XP but I still have my old 98 computer and am using it to try to salvage the files off the damaged hard-drive. All the jumpers are set and the slave is in the center connector and the master in the first. Any help will definitely be appreciated. I am sure, at least most likely, that the boot sector is damaged on the slave drive.

2007-02-24 13:56:59 · 6 answers · asked by Ed W 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-24 13:50:44 · 5 answers · asked by JOHN D 1 in Add-ons

i need a new cd rom drive for my desktop, but the only way to get one without having to spend so much money, i was just wondering if it would be possible.

2007-02-24 13:46:47 · 6 answers · asked by Shorty 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

And a $225 price diffence

2007-02-24 13:39:57 · 3 answers · asked by STA-TOW 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I had the HP #20 cartridge replaced but the colour appears to have dried up. My computer is a Compaq Presario and the HP 612C is not on the menu to add that printer. I have 610C as a printer and it use to print all the time now no matter what printer I pick it will not print.

2007-02-24 13:33:15 · 2 answers · asked by Doc 1 in Printers