Hardware - March 2007

Can I just add an external drive to speed up my computer?

2007-03-30 04:33:58 · 14 answers · asked by Raul D 1 in Add-ons

How do I know what kind of RAM I need? Before I used to keep up with SD RAM, but now I don't know what kind of RAM or what speed it is. I know how to see what size my RAM is, but I want to buy more so I need to know what "speed" and what "kind".

2007-03-30 04:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by beekerexpress 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

we just installed this graphics card and when we play games it keeps crashing the system.

2007-03-30 04:26:30 · 2 answers · asked by dmpete2004 1 in Add-ons

I am needing to back up data (mainly from the quick books accounting software). What would be the best way to do it? An extrernal drive, dvds, flash drive?

2007-03-30 04:25:51 · 7 answers · asked by Lady Lezzy 1 in Desktops

2007-03-30 04:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by kobe6915 1 in Desktops

sound from my cpu, and my pc runs really slow,pls help

2007-03-30 03:50:07 · 6 answers · asked by travelboy 1 in Other - Hardware

I was just wondering for a laptop will any external floppy drive work or do you need a certain one for your brand of computer. I see on E-bay they list the names so I was just wondering before I order something. I have a Gateway laptop. Thanks.

2007-03-30 03:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by Sharon S 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want it to upgrade to 3.0 Ghz, 512 MB RAM ,80 GB HDD.Will it be economical and if so give satisfactory results?

2007-03-30 03:45:50 · 13 answers · asked by raghu 1 in Desktops

2007-03-30 03:43:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-30 03:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by berd_burd 1 in Add-ons

I am pretty computer savvy, but this device seems to take a long time to capture a video- is that normal? Also, I burned my first DVD of home movies, and it left out titles and transitions that I had added in. What could have gone wrong?

2007-03-30 02:35:59 · 2 answers · asked by Snowflake 5 in Add-ons

2007-03-30 02:18:32 · 2 answers · asked by lmlim 1 in Add-ons

i've made a copy of a pc game, the first cd installs then it asks me to insert cd2, i do so but nothing happens..im sure the cd drive is reading the cd, what can i do please help

2007-03-30 02:12:39 · 2 answers · asked by MeMyself&I 1 in Add-ons

I want to buy a new computer to be able to play MS Flight Simulator X. I was looking at the new HP m8000n, Athlon 64 X2 5200+, 2gig memory, 500g HD and combined that with 7600gt or ati x1900pro. Is this a great thing or would you recommend something else?

2007-03-30 02:07:07 · 3 answers · asked by Raiden 2 in Desktops

I had win 2000 about a year ago i had someone work on my computer and they upgraded me to XP....yah .... Well it was not Guenine, i did not know what they did i was just happy with all the new stuff, come to find out i had to have win 2000 reinstalled in my computer so i took it to a guy here in Aransas Pass and he charged me 210.00 and 3 times in there because i could not get anything to work, (DRIVERS) now i know,(and the guy who reinstalled wins. would not tell me what the problem was. He wanted me to keep commong back So He Could Charge Me. ) Please help me i cant afford to take my old laptop back for service or help or anything at this point..

2007-03-30 02:01:44 · 3 answers · asked by Trey R 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-03-30 01:19:59 · 5 answers · asked by Big D 1 in Add-ons

my roommate hav internet(dsl) connection on her pc & i want d same connection on my pc too.hw to get d connection on 2 pcs on single modem.router is needed?

2007-03-30 01:01:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

My computer is running insanely slow (like 5-7 minutes to start up). I thought it could be a virus, but none of the programs I've used (I've tred like 8) have found a virus. I think I need to reformat it but my computer (HP Windows XP media center edition) didn't come with a disk...just system restore points which didn't work.

Is there any way i can download a version from microsoft or something to reformat it? Or does anyone know of a REALLY good virus program that might actually find my virus?

2007-03-30 00:54:24 · 10 answers · asked by smarty21 3 in Desktops

I know I asked this question earlier but am looking for some fresh answers since the others did not work. The wheel on my mouse (the one you use to scroll up and down a page) is not working. I have tried previous suggestions such as cleaning it and going to control panel>mouse options, but there is no option of activating/deactivating the wheel. Any other suggestions as to why it is not working?? It was working fine yesterday, and I don't think the mouse is broken!!

2007-03-30 00:27:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5200 1.6ghz More expensive

Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2060 1.6ghz Cheaper

AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core 1.6ghz has 1600 fsb

All three processors are listed as having the same speed, two are from Intel, is there any real difference in performance, and is that performance noticeable? Because if not then should I not buy the cheaper laptop based on that, coming from the same manufacture? It seems Acer has the best deals, but is their warranty any good, I am talking here about their international warranty? As I intend to travel with it.

2007-03-30 00:24:20 · 5 answers · asked by coolcatcanada 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an older Dell OptiPlex GX200 and the screensaver will not come on.

2007-03-30 00:24:07 · 2 answers · asked by mantywoc 1 in Desktops

id like to let people just click on the blue highlighted web site that iv found for a answer but i cant figure out how they do it how do you guys do that

2007-03-30 00:07:14 · 6 answers · asked by threat 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a Yamaha MD8 mixer/recorder which records to mini-disk. I want to get the 8-track data onto a PC. Where might I get hold of a Mini-disk disk drive (in the UK) for a PC or is there a better/alternative way to transfer the data to a PC ?

I Look forward to your replies...thanks

Andy

2007-03-29 23:39:47 · 1 answers · asked by Andy 4 in Desktops

I downloaded AVG Free Edition recently then ran a full scan on my laptop's hard disk (Dell Inspiron 6000). It took 1 hr 34 mins (and found no viruses). Is this normal?

2007-03-29 23:04:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

What do you think is better? What are the pros and cons of each? Which would you recommend?
http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_m9700/aurora-m_overview.aspx?SysCode=PC-LT-AURORA-M-9700&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT
http://event.asus.com/2006/nb/g1g2/index.html

2007-03-29 22:48:23 · 1 answers · asked by black_angel7877355 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-29 22:26:03 · 3 answers · asked by Kenneth O 1 in Add-ons

Will playing games on laptop burn it due to it being too hot (graphics and memory usage)? Worried as the vent is blowing hot air all the time rather than intermittently. Pls enlighten. Thx people. God bless.

2007-03-29 22:22:48 · 3 answers · asked by Julian C 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

as in computer keyboard.

2007-03-29 22:13:10 · 16 answers · asked by LusT aFter INsaNIty 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Like the 'puff' lettering on t-shirts,...can it be done on an inkjet printer? Something to add to the paper?

2007-03-29 21:47:33 · 5 answers · asked by cullentoons 2 in Printers

If someone tries to outbid you on the last minute,...how do you beat them?

2007-03-29 21:31:11 · 4 answers · asked by cullentoons 2 in Printers