Hardware - February 2007

how can i increase my graphics or the video memory to 64 or 128mb in the bios setting?

2007-02-21 02:32:27 · 9 answers · asked by charan r 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-21 02:25:15 · 2 answers · asked by kamal s 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm thinking of building a PC again shortly. I used to buy my tower cases from the Bowlers in Manchester but this is now too far as I live in Lancs so it's not really cost effective. Does anyone know where I can buy a tower case that has a power pack in it to get me started. Stylish ones a plus but also looking for good deals?

2007-02-21 02:21:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a Lexmark X1180 printer/scanner which works very well for everything except photos. All my colour photos come out different shades of purple - could this be because I am not using Lexmark cartridges? I am loath to change them as the colour is nearly full and the black is 3/4 full. This has been happening for sometime now and is so frustrating!

2007-02-21 02:17:41 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Printers

I want to run windows 98 or xp from an external usb hard disk? Please guide me in this case.

2007-02-21 02:16:15 · 12 answers · asked by sirjeeaap 1 in Add-ons

I am thinking about purchasing refurbished notebook. I've purchased notebooks from bestbuy and both times I failed. I had to end up returning the notebooks and paying the restocking fee, which adds up to $200.00. My friend told me to just purchase cheap refurbished notebook for now and buy a new notebook maybe next year. What is your opion on this issue?

2007-02-21 02:11:02 · 5 answers · asked by Victoria78 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-21 02:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by elizabeth 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

looking to get a cheap laptop to surf the net and write some stuff, watch a movie, that sort of thing, looking to spend about £300 ish is a refurb laptop worth the money even if it has a 12 month gurantee?

2007-02-21 02:04:34 · 5 answers · asked by sec 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My boss put his books on my keyboard then said "OOPS - I just screwed up your system" We've tried to resolve the problem but after 30 min. the picture is still upsidedown. I have an h/p compaq tower type system. There must be a keyboard 'shortcut' to do this. Would be a great joke to play on someone, but right now the JOKE IS ON ME. Thanks for the help.

2007-02-21 02:03:41 · 4 answers · asked by Roger M - office guy 1 in Monitors

I purchased a new computer with vista ( my printer won't work; my scanner won't work 2/3 on my software won't work), I just purchased another referbished computer with XP, maybe in a couple of years vista may be ok, or if you purchase all new equipment.

2007-02-21 01:48:41 · 8 answers · asked by melvonnar 1 in Other - Hardware

I want to install windows 98 or xp in an external hard disk. Anyone know about it? If it is possible, please let me know.
Thanks

2007-02-21 01:47:22 · 3 answers · asked by ulzia 2 in Add-ons

2007-02-21 01:45:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Does anyone know of a good website to trade computer parts? Not on a big scale or wholesale basis, just on a person to person level. I have a few working parts that I just dont need, and I really need a new sound card. I would offer some of them on here, but I dont know if thats allowed, and I dont want to be accused of "spamming".

2007-02-21 01:27:03 · 3 answers · asked by clone17 3 in Other - Hardware

Can i install 2 computer RAMs of different brand? and different MBs?

2007-02-21 01:19:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

How does one do they steps in detail please to overwrite data?
Format the hard drive.
Then overwrite every sector on the HDD with data,
Then format again.

2007-02-21 01:13:35 · 3 answers · asked by Derek L 1 in Desktops

Here are my specs. My computer is a NEC M320 Versa and the game runs smooth as. I have zone alarm activated, updated virus protection, no viruses in my laptop or spyware, and it has all the windows updates. In short my laptop is secured.

but when i play battle realms, or empire earth... it just shuts down after 10 minutes after opening the application... what can be wrong with my laptop... before i had so many software installed i could still play games but it's acting wierd.

specs:
2,39ghz
1 gb of ram,
pentium 4,
Radeon IGP 340m graphics card
40gb HDD storage

2007-02-21 00:59:38 · 2 answers · asked by Harry 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-21 00:55:55 · 4 answers · asked by pudding heart 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-21 00:37:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My neighbour wants to buy my spare PC, BUT i dont know how much to say, Any ideas??

Its got a 30 gig HD, 128 Ram, and generally a good starter PC. Its internet ready.

2007-02-21 00:36:42 · 12 answers · asked by Spunky 2 in Desktops

I'm going to major in journalism, and would feel much more comfortable with my own laptop. The only problem is I cannot seem to find one(or a good website for that matter) with reasonably priced laptops and with enough power to stand up to the tasks I'll have to perform.
I am NOT going with a dell, gateway, or Sony Vaio.
Any other suggestions?

2007-02-21 00:36:36 · 7 answers · asked by noeheaven 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok now i need some serious feedback what u peoples think about HPs LCD monitors for desktop? u think they would be good for gaming? any feed back would be helpful

2007-02-21 00:32:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

This P.C must last a long time, so is there much difference in the "updateableness" of a 32 or 64bit machine. It will be used mainly for surfing the net, and college work.

2007-02-21 00:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

my printer was working and now it is not. what do i do

2007-02-21 00:11:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-02-21 00:08:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

m computer started working 2slow nowadays . it takes 10min to start up..n keeps hangiong up n between.. i've checked 4spyware ..virue..defragmented my disk.... its still he same.. any ideas on ow 2make it work faster ??

2007-02-20 23:22:19 · 6 answers · asked by » Ðëe®'§ Êÿ€ « 3 in Desktops

2007-02-20 23:12:02 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron Smith 2 in Desktops

I have fairly new NEC, Pioneer and a Lite-On DVD-Roms in my computers, but they only read maybe 50% of all my badly scratched DVDs.

What would be the best model on the market today specifically designed to read scratched & dirty DVD-Roms....

Any references to tech. reviews would be appreciated.

TX!

2007-02-20 22:53:24 · 6 answers · asked by Dimon 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-20 22:49:36 · 1 answers · asked by COUNTRYMAN 3 in Other - Hardware

this seem to be slowing my computer down !!!!!! is this a major problem & can i fix it myself

2007-02-20 22:23:58 · 3 answers · asked by Spanky the monkey !!! 6 in Scanners

my broad say that chipset is 675X..so will Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
work on mine ,..cos it say that old chipset 675 not wokrin but 675X will fine ,.,.,.

2007-02-20 22:20:03 · 2 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware