Hardware - March 2007

i bought ink for my printer, and the colored ink works but i cant seem to make the black ink work..how do i make it work..its brand new and the hole in punctured correctly on the bottom..and its the right kind..thank you

2007-03-17 15:09:04 · 3 answers · asked by hello 1 in Printers

Which one is the best 120/150 gig range

2007-03-17 15:08:10 · 1 answers · asked by raybbies 5 in Add-ons

i just bought a maxell dvd-r i was going to burn a file to it but nero does not let me it shows my driver but when i try to click it i can't please help file really important

2007-03-17 14:57:20 · 2 answers · asked by George 2 in Other - Hardware

My computer used to read my SD card, now all of a sudden, it is not. I have an HP pavilion zt3000 laptop running XP. Normally when I used to stick in my SD card, it would read it as a new drive, now it is not even detecting that I put anything in. It's not the card, as it works fine in the camera, and the same card worked a few months ago. Is there a way I can make windows detect the SD card? I recently had to reformat my computer, so I don't know if the driver got lost somehow... I also lost the USB cord, and the camera has a very specific connection, so I can only connect using the SD card. Thanks,

2007-03-17 14:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by colravi 2 in Add-ons

computers/laptop

2007-03-17 14:46:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to rent a laptop for a couple of weeks while my laptop is being repaired. What stores--besides rent-a-center--rent computers? I live in Oceanside, CA which is between San Diego and Orange County.

2007-03-17 14:41:30 · 4 answers · asked by megs182 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have the HP Pavilion a1520n and I can't find the partioned drive on the computer.is there some way that I can find that partion?

2007-03-17 14:40:08 · 5 answers · asked by **Anti-PeTA** 5 in Desktops

I went to the American Megatrends site, but it said that my bios was not a genuine American Megatrends motherboard, despite the fact I have a AMeg. BIOS! Bios date: 01/31/02 Bios ID: 62- 0131 -009999- 00101111- 071595- VIA_K7-6ROM OEM Sign on: A6380VMS V1.9 013102 Chipset:VIA 82C3099 rev 0 CPU: AMD Athlon - its going at 1.0 ghz now, but it WAS going at 1.3 - I dont know why it slowed down. BIOS ROM: 256K OS:Windows XP sp2

2007-03-17 14:30:24 · 2 answers · asked by shawshawshaw 1 in Desktops

I constantly use allot of audio samples in my music and they require allot of ram. So I got a new computer that has a Windows XP, Dual Core 2 Processor and 4gb of DDR2 665 Ram with each DIMM having 1GB in them. The board max out at 8GB. I just tried loading alot of sample in a software I have (Quantum Leap RA) and at 2.15GB of ram used, the sample wouldn't load! So I dont know what's going on...

2007-03-17 14:29:40 · 2 answers · asked by Jamaal E 3 in Desktops

I'm getting a new laptop and the best video card dell offers for it is the 256mb ati mobility radeon x1400. I'm wondering if that card would be good enough to play the Sims 2 Pets?

and if you have any other suggestions on laptops my budget is about $1000.

Thank you!

2007-03-17 14:16:40 · 4 answers · asked by 45448 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-17 14:15:12 · 10 answers · asked by Poposki 1 in Monitors

2gb ram pc4200
amd athlon 64 x2 2.2ghz (am2 socket)
windows vista premium
pci e slot x16
pci e power connecter

i want to know if this is good enough to run a geforce 8800
gts 320 mb.

also, is this a good card?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2892979&sku=P450-8014

2007-03-17 14:13:02 · 2 answers · asked by geoff w 2 1 in Add-ons

I mean, I have a set up of one line, via S-Video, to my rear projecting TV and another line to my 19 inch monitor. I want to play Battlefield 2 and other games on the 19 inch, while my relatives can watch their programs (on DVD) pn the large screen. We don't a have separate DVD player, so we have to play it via the dvd player in the computer. Is there a way to split the sounds so the sounds from the DVD can come from the TV speakers and the sounds from the game can from the other speakers connected to the computers? You know, split the sounds?

2007-03-17 14:11:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

My computer recently crashed. This one is a spare. When I turn it on it startes up like it should it says HP then it goes to the XP screen then it just starts all over agin. I called HP and they were no help. The computer didn't come with start up disks either. Have any ideas on how to fix it or what's wrong.

2007-03-17 13:58:36 · 4 answers · asked by Brandi W 3 in Desktops

Right. I have an asus a7v8x-mx motherboard in my PC, and wanted to upgrade to a better graphics card. I bought an Nvidia AGP card, but it doesn't want to work properly with the Asus board. When I put the card in, Windows XP begins to load, but before it gets to the welcome screen, the monitor goes blank and I get a "no video signal message". I've done some research and it sounds like I can't uninstall the original VGA graphics card that is built into the motherboard. There is no option to uninstall the card in BIOS and there are no special jumper pins. Through trial and error I worked out that I can get the Nvidia card to work in Safe Mode, but any attempt to change or save settings and the screen goes dead.

I've tried disabling the current VGA adaptor in Device Manager, but that doesn't work either.

So, am I going to be stuck with a useless card or is there some way of disabling the current video card in BIOS and avoiding the current conflict?

2007-03-17 13:57:12 · 3 answers · asked by Asleep in London 1 in Other - Hardware

it says that no disc burner or software was found....HELP it used work perfectly now it doesnt read anything i put in CD or DVD neither one it doesnt read???????

2007-03-17 13:54:02 · 3 answers · asked by Tamara H 2 in Other - Hardware

So I installed windows vista into my e-machines operating system. 2 weeks later it completely crashed, then few days ago, when i turn it on, the screen is absolutely blank and nothing shows up and it says "going to sleep mode". so basically it turns on without showing anything on the monitor screen. im currently using another computer in the house, but i would really like some help! any computer wiz's know how to fix this? i think it might be an internal problem.

2007-03-17 13:48:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Basicly I have a good CPU on what turned out to be a bad motherboard and I want to get a new motherboard for that CPU. I know it to be an Intel Pent. 4 speed is 3.7 ghtz with hyper threading. However what socket is it so when i look at new motherboards I know which to buy?

2007-03-17 13:46:56 · 2 answers · asked by Bill 1 in Desktops

My cell phone say it has version 1.2 bluetooth. Would it work if I added a version 2.0 dongle on my PC?

2007-03-17 13:44:58 · 2 answers · asked by captaindanstinternet 1 in Add-ons

Today i reinstalled the drivers for my sound blaster card, and now everytime i play a song, right afterwards my computer freezes. I cannot do anything, everything is frozen and sometimes i cannot even get it off by holding down the button on the tower. So, I'm really confused and need some help. Anything would be such a big help. Thank you!

2007-03-17 13:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

When I turn my laptop on, it boots up then stops once windows is opening with a blue screen giving all these error codes and saying its dumping. I should have got more info from the screen but dont want to turn it off again in case I cant get it back on. At present I am running in safe mode.

This happened to my PC and I ended up binning it and buying a laptop - dont fancy throwing this away too!

Can anyone help? I dont have the XP disc to reinstall (just incase thats the problem).

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thansk

2007-03-17 13:39:20 · 10 answers · asked by Tabbie 3 in Other - Hardware

This is my first build. I am buying all of my parts through newegg.com. I have posted lists before. Im just trying to gather as much knowledge as possible before spending a lot of money. As always, I appreciate the input i receive from all. Thanks!

Case: Thermaltake Tsunami

MotherBoard: ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel

DVD/RW: SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black

Graphics: SAPPHIRE 100562L-GN Radeon 9600PRO 256MB DDR AGP 4X/8X

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model

PSU: Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W

HardDrive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s

Memory: PNY 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)

OS: Windows Vista Basic

2007-03-17 13:38:08 · 5 answers · asked by **turbostance** 2 in Add-ons

Hello, I have two 120GB Western Digital dual-option hard drives, and since I've installed Vista they don't work. Vista gives me a balloon that says the devices have malfunctioned and need to be replaced. However, they work PERFECTLY on my MacBook Pro and also on a different computer running Windows XP.

Is there any trick to making this work? Please no comments on "Vista sucks". I'm already well aware.

2007-03-17 13:38:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My computer lost its sound because it was accidently deleted. My speakers are built in the tower. If I got actual speakers for my computer, would the sound be back, or do I need to reinstall the sound? Thanks!

God Bless!

2007-03-17 13:30:53 · 6 answers · asked by Apfel 3 in Add-ons

2007-03-17 13:30:16 · 11 answers · asked by robin j 1 in Monitors

2007-03-17 13:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by The Big Boom! 2 in Add-ons

I do want a macbook, but it will take me forever to save up 1100$ for the macbbok and a router. However I could get PC laptop, I'm thinking an acer aspire, for $550, add a router and 650$. I could probably afford it by christmas if i get my parents and aunt to chip in. And the 550$ one pretty much has the same specs as the macbook, 60gb HD, 512mb ram, 1.8ghz processor.

Should I wait it out (for a looong time) and get a macbook, or get a PC laptop in the near future?

2007-03-17 13:25:04 · 8 answers · asked by a-ron 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-17 13:19:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i dont know if its to early to buy one since when i had bought my XP PC when Xp came out my computer came with 128 MB of ram i dont want to go though that again with a vista computer with little RAM please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-17 13:13:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi, i just got a good hp a1730n and i decided to buy a new video card, the only problem is i realized that my power supply is only 300Watts ! . The video card i saw in bestbuy is

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...

The only problem is it says on the system requirements that i need a 300W power supply, and technically, i think in order for
it to work i wud probably need a Power supply with 350 Watts.

SO i dunno, should i get it? and i can't afford to get a new power supply, so it's either buy the video card i mentioned above or just wait 3-5 months later when i have money to buy both.

2007-03-17 13:12:39 · 3 answers · asked by bigdaddyf50 1 in Other - Hardware