Hardware - May 2007

is the chipset of a pc the graphics card or something else, if the chipset is nvidia based can i use an ati graphics card?

2007-05-03 22:08:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

what should i be looking for in a good graphics card?

2007-05-03 21:54:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a ECS 945GZT-M motherboard with an onboard VGA. I bought an ATI RADEON X1550 and the comp. refuses to use it as a Graphics adapter? Is there any solution how to make it work? I've plugged it in and it still uses the onboard VGA as the display adapter.

2007-05-03 21:23:35 · 4 answers · asked by Josip B 1 in Add-ons

2007-05-03 21:22:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-05-03 21:20:34 · 10 answers · asked by iamthanvir 1 in Other - Hardware

specify

2007-05-03 21:02:16 · 2 answers · asked by samuel g 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-03 20:23:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I have a desktop with XP SP2, there's only 1 user (administrator) on it, we configure internet connection smoothly and previously i can get intouch with the taskmanager, regedit, run(the start menu shortcut) and automatic updates(i actually disable it). virus and spyware attacks my pc and when i boot it one day my internet explorer displays porn and my internet options disabled the default browser, when i check on run (to run msconfig) it wasn't there and when i rightclick the taskbar(to run taskmanager) it's disabled, regedit also(when i access the c:\windows\system32) says' dont have administrative privillage', no restore points saved, what should i do... pls elp

2007-05-03 20:14:36 · 5 answers · asked by raven_002 1 in Other - Hardware

My comptuor is also is starting to slow down, What is happening.

2007-05-03 17:02:44 · 10 answers · asked by ?? 2 in Other - Hardware

I found an LG that has a 3000:1 contrast with 2ms refresh.
And a Samsung thats 1000:1 Contrast with 5ms refresh.

Which is better? The Samsung is more expensive, but both are LCD and 19in. And...I kinda need to know fast cause my monitor bit the big one.

2007-05-03 15:02:20 · 5 answers · asked by Mashu 4 in Monitors

Are there any programs with which I can broadcast my webcam and view it from another pc?

2007-05-03 14:53:58 · 1 answers · asked by snoopy.nave 2 in Add-ons

My HP desktop runs good and performs just fine, even when playing games~but lately the fan/motor has kicked in really loud and VERY often, and I can't figure out why. I analyzed and ran the defrag after deleting unused files, but still if I open more than one window there goes the fan. It sounds like there is always a vaccuum going in my office!!! Can anyone help me out, any ideas would really help me out.

2007-05-03 14:38:20 · 9 answers · asked by cvjade 3 in Desktops

I now understand that I can NOT use my wireless router to connect to my DIAL UP internet wirelessly...it's only for broadband.

BUT>>>

Does this mean I can, or can NOT use the router for DSL? It's broadband in the sense that it's fast, but it still uses a phone line, so is it out of the picture w/ a wireless router? (Single laptop use, no tandem computers here.)

2007-05-03 14:36:39 · 6 answers · asked by Calli T 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Will the monitor work if a VGA-to-DVI adaptor is used? Please enlighten!

2007-05-03 14:29:31 · 5 answers · asked by moshimok 1 in Monitors

What is better?

2007-05-03 14:26:22 · 3 answers · asked by §†êþhåñïê»-(¯`v´¯)-» 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

see if you can answer this one...

2007-05-03 14:12:26 · 2 answers · asked by drewbee 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

i want to scan some pics to my yahoo page but dont know how to!HELP

2007-05-03 13:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by b_i_g_brat 1 in Scanners

2007-05-03 13:49:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

the video card is nvidia 7600 gt
i have already checked the signal type its ntsc (which is correct)
i have checked to make sure the output type is svideo
the refresh rate is also correct
i have reinstalled all the drivers
i have tried connecting a different svideo cable
i have checked the color settings on both the tv and computer they are both correct
i have also tried changing the resolution on the tv to no avail

please help me this is all i can think of to do and my brother in laws driving me nuts asking when his comp is gonna be fixed

2007-05-03 13:42:59 · 2 answers · asked by taracint 1 in Monitors

2007-05-03 13:35:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-05-03 13:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Rex G 1 in Printers

Long explanation short, I turn on my power bar, hit the power button on my tower, the computer turns on for about 2 seconds, then turns off like it was unplugged. Every once in awhile it will turn on fully, and when Windows XP begins to start [while on that starting black screen with the logo and blue bars that are moving from the left to the right] my keyboard and DSL lights turn off and then on, as if the computer has turned off and then on again. While these lights indicate that the computer is dissconnected or off, I hear the fans still spinning, the hard drive clicking, and those blue bars are still moving. Then it all turns off and I have to try a million times to get back to that point. I can get it to work using safe mode, but thats not really usefull.

This computer is just a simple "build if yourself" I got from PC club in Riverside, Ca. I have no clue what specific brand it may be, or how to find that info. Any help would be great as I am a student with little cash.

thanks

2007-05-03 13:27:50 · 8 answers · asked by flamesanskulls 1 in Desktops

We have an EMachines monitor and we are wanting to get a new computer. We want to keep our monitor, but we are looking more towards an HP computer.

So are monitors compatible with other brands?

2007-05-03 13:06:30 · 4 answers · asked by haynespitbulls 2 in Monitors

The onboard graphics is pretty lame, and I have a really good AGP video card that I want to use.

2007-05-03 13:03:07 · 9 answers · asked by robert_roseth 1 in Add-ons

2007-05-03 13:02:34 · 2 answers · asked by criz_galan 1 in Desktops

The registry cleaner I downloaded only cleaned 3 of the over 725 problems on my computer. I need fast and easy solutions for cleaning my computer..the performance isn't up to par AT ALL anymore.

2007-05-03 12:56:03 · 3 answers · asked by Ivana D 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-03 12:19:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is it anything I can do to clean my registry without buy a registry cleaner?

2007-05-03 12:17:56 · 6 answers · asked by powerglide51 1 in Add-ons

Is it possible to get RAM back on computer?

If i delete stuff (like games) is it possible i can get some RAM back on my computer?


Help?

and if not is there any way i can get more without buying it from stores?

2007-05-03 12:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Whenever i try and use firefox it says server not found,but ive enabled acces to it and IE works fine.2 what is the performance difference between the 8800 320 and 640mb,which should i get? thanks.

2007-05-03 12:13:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware