Hardware - February 2007

I have a Pentium D 3.0GHz, and of course the D means Dual Core, and when I go to my Device manager it shows me that I have TWO 3.0 GHz processors...

So what I really want to know, is if I buy VISTA PREMIUM, can I run the 64-bit version???????????

2007-02-24 11:10:46 · 6 answers · asked by marshall477 2 in Desktops

2007-02-24 10:43:30 · 8 answers · asked by toni h 1 in Desktops

2007-02-24 10:41:49 · 9 answers · asked by Secret 1 in Desktops

I have a faulty motherboard which doesnt allow me to attach any IDE connections, I got windows vista and i want to do a fresh insatll, Will my external dvd drive work on a clean install if the drivers aren't on the pc. Cheers for any info

2007-02-24 10:37:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

can anyone recommend a graphics card that will run most games fine but is not extremely expensive

2007-02-24 10:37:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

notebooks::: what does all this stuff mean:: #1 intel pentium dual core proc t2060 1 mb cache/1.6 ghz/533 mhz fsb 1gb ddr2 sdram at 533 mhz 160 gb hard drive #2 mobile amd sempron proc3500+ 512 mb ddr2 sdram 533 mhz 1 dimm 60 gb hard drive.::which of these 2 is the better buy? #1 $899 #2 $799. for a basic notebook. what is the difference between a laptop and a notebook. i really dont know this stuff so PLEASE HELP Thankyou

2007-02-24 10:34:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Dimension 3000 PC. I've installed a Pioneer DVD writer, which burns CD's just fine, but has problems with burning on a blank DVD. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've tried using Memorex DVD-R, & Staples DVD+R- Both seem to be problematic!Help!

2007-02-24 10:28:20 · 2 answers · asked by yamagurl61 1 in Other - Hardware

my computer is not turning on at all. how can i tell why its doing that. no its not power plug or anything like that. i am guessing its either power supply or mother board but is there any way i can tell?

2007-02-24 10:27:21 · 4 answers · asked by staepuff 2 in Other - Hardware

I noticed that whenever I turn on my pc, it takes awhile for the monitor to switch on. Sometimes, moving the mouse would work. But lately, when I am in the middle of working, the monitor would just turn all black with that straight ray of light in the middle of the screen. What could be troubling my pc?

2007-02-24 10:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by shimmering_lee 1 in Monitors

Mines a Logitech MX518 optical gaming mouse. Its nice and big and comfortable for my hand. A really well designed mouse. My G5 lazer mouse is currently in for repair.

Anyone using better mouse or you all on cheapo mice ?

2007-02-24 10:17:45 · 18 answers · asked by Joe Bloggs 4 in Add-ons

help me please.

2007-02-24 10:12:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Printer window each time to select it? It is very time consuming and irritating to set it all the time each time. I hardly use Color printing.

2007-02-24 10:08:38 · 4 answers · asked by Aldo 5 in Printers

I wanted to upgrade the RAM in my PC from 256 to 512 MB RAM. I installed the new memory in the empty slot, and restarted the computer (I know from the manufacturer that both slots will take up to 256 MB each). When I turn on the PC, my moniter came on and the PC beeped, but no Windows XP or anything else. I tested each card in the PC by themselves, and both worked. but they will not work together. The two cards are 256 MB, 133Mhz.

2007-02-24 10:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by Rob (IN) 2 in Desktops

My sound isn't working on my computer. I dont think i blew the speakers because the headphones won't work. I have a dell flat screen. Any ideas?

2007-02-24 09:58:58 · 5 answers · asked by yankee gal 2 in Desktops

I have these two computers and I want to combine the two of them. The Compaq has more memory and Processor speed then the Dell. But I want to combine the two mother boards so that I can have both processors and all the memory on one machine. One computer does have 4 memory slots but, the memory chips from the other computer is not compatable with the other one So thats out. Just can I combine the two of them and have both sets of memory and both processors?

2007-02-24 09:58:06 · 1 answers · asked by gistog2006 2 in Desktops

2007-02-24 09:55:05 · 2 answers · asked by purplepeoplewatcher 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a iBook G4, and my mom wants a laptop, she likes mine, and i was wondering where(besides ebay) i could find an iBook for a reasonable price

2007-02-24 09:52:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

can i make a grpahics card put out a resolution of 1920x1080p for my 1080p monitor

2007-02-24 09:49:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-02-24 09:48:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

I want to use latex gloves while taking the PSU out of my Dimension 4600 and I have the instructions from the Dell site how to. But I am wondering should I go buy a anti-static wrist strap or should I use my wooden floor or case to ground myself or should I use gloves?

2007-02-24 09:47:35 · 3 answers · asked by Kenster102.5 6 in Other - Hardware

do they have good or bad customer support also?

2007-02-24 09:46:07 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-24 09:44:13 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-24 09:33:19 · 3 answers · asked by Nick K 2 in Add-ons

Ive recently bought a new motherboard, Biostar Tforce 550 and a Cooler Master cavalier 3 atx case, the problem I'm having, is I cant understand how to connect the front panel power button, and the power_led. The motherboard is a 3 pin connector + + -, but it has only 2 wires coming from the power led, a green one and a white one. I dont want to try and connect them just in case I break something, also which wire is positive and which one is negative, because there not labled... It would be very much appreciated for any help. thankyou

2007-02-24 09:31:22 · 3 answers · asked by daveuk8282 3 in Other - Hardware

Currently I'm using Ubuntu Linux.

2007-02-24 09:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by cirtill 1 in Other - Hardware

which ones are good?

2007-02-24 09:25:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

what others are there that are good or bad?
why?

2007-02-24 09:22:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am having trouble with my CD player, it will play some CD but not all, can someone tell me what to do, thanks

2007-02-24 09:21:45 · 5 answers · asked by single2mingle22000 2 in Add-ons

I have a Gateway laptop and the speakers on it really suck. I want to know if I will get as good of a sound as any other laptop if i buy some speakers for it.
Does it matter that my current speakers are really weak on it?
Which do you recommend?

2007-02-24 09:19:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

can any body help me out i just beenon my laptop trying to sort out a problem but cant solve it my cpu useage is running at 100% and it keeps freezing and i cant do nothing with it so i got to turn it off and restart it can anybody helpme before i take it back tomorrow. its getting to me know getting realy angry. funny how pcs do that to u aint it

2007-02-24 09:18:05 · 3 answers · asked by meandean 5 in Laptops & Notebooks