Hardware - May 2007

I have a 6 month old Dell Inspirion 1505 / 6400 and I did not order a graphics card with it because there was no Vista then. Now I know that to run Vista Aero one needs a graphics card. Dell tells me they have no way they can fit my laptop with a Graphics card now since the mother board does not have a slot. Is there any way that I can make my laptop future safe by fitting a PCMCIA or PCI graphics card. Someone told me that there is a GeForce x1300 or X1400 card that might fit my Dell. Anyone has any ides about this one.
Dell inspirion, Duo Core, I GB RAM, Win XP, 80 Gb HDD, Trulife Screen 15", Wifi, BT,

2007-05-25 21:50:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I want to buy a usb pen drive. which is the best and giving guarantee in the market today ?

2007-05-25 21:36:44 · 6 answers · asked by JB007 1 in Add-ons

My GF loves the Sims 2, but it runs slowly. I already have a video card, which I am looking into upgrading.

I only have 512 mb of RAM, would buying more RAM make my game run faster?

2007-05-25 21:09:49 · 7 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Add-ons

i downloaded a file from thei nternet..it wuz zipped so i unzipped it but then i could find the exe .....where do i find it?i tried wizip but its not there....o btw when u download a file,what is the difference between run and save?

2007-05-25 21:09:40 · 4 answers · asked by BH6413021 2 in Other - Hardware

I am sadly limited to PCI. No Express, no AGP

I currently have a Radeon 9250 128Mb, but I am wondering if there is anything better I can get? I'm kind of a noob when it comes to video cards. Does a 256Mb card automatically make it faster/better than a 128Mb?

I read somewhere, something about PCI slots having different capabilities. Like some have 32 bit connectors, some have 64 bit capabilities... It's all so overwhelming.

I have a Sony PCV-RS210. I know on the web it says that there is an AGP slot but there IS NOT, many people have complained about this as I have read.

In any event is there a better PCI video card than the Radeon 9250 128Mb that I can buy? The more detail the beter, THANKS!!!

2007-05-25 20:57:48 · 1 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Add-ons

I have an Nvidia FX5500 at 250mhz core clock and 133mhz memory, i recently bought this card from my friend and he had it overclocked to somewhere in the 300s. I was wondering what a good overclocking tool would be (besides ntune, it wont install) and what are some good overclockign frequencies for this card.

P.S. running Windows XP SP2

2007-05-25 20:07:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

If i don't want to get a case should i gut my computer? Is it safe? The case i have now has only 4expansion bays and im gettin a new mobo taht needs 7.

2007-05-25 18:52:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Yesterday i purchased the parts to build my new computer. I had the hardest time deciding which os to go with vista or xp. XP does not slow down the games which will be the main use of my computer. However, vista is DX10 ready. The parts to my system are GeForce 8800GTS 640MB, mushkin DDR2 800 2GB, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe, MSI P6N SLI Platinum. The video card I purchased is DX10 ready however the os i purchased, xp is not. Should i have purchased Vista to get DX10 game ready or being that the video card is DX10 ready will that be enough to take advantage of DX10?

2007-05-25 18:39:21 · 5 answers · asked by nwcowgirl024 3 in Add-ons

I've got a Dell 4700 series, XP Pro o/s,
3.GHz, 160 HD. I want to do some Ram upgrading but I'm not up to date as to decide what brand I should go for. I get online and see several manufacturers (www.newegg.com, etc). Can you guys please give me some advices about any reliable particular brand?
In advance, Thank you very much.

Joshua

2007-05-25 18:29:57 · 8 answers · asked by proficiency10 2 in Desktops

I am so upset,, i bought the xt1900xtx radeon video card because i want to play games on my computer (Oblivion). Well my computer is too old, so i just bought a new Dell computer. Well,, the video card is too big and doesnt fit, so i sent back the dell computer and they dont have any that supposedly would fit. Then i built a computer because my friend said he knows how to build them and i thought he could. well,, the card fit but the computer was a mess, so i decided to send that back.
My question:
How do i know which computers will fit this video card!!?? I want to buy a computer but which one will work with video cards!!!?? Please please help!!

2007-05-25 18:28:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

The color is kinda dim, I tried changing the color but nothing happens and it's constantly freezing on me. This started happening like two days ago after my brother was on it.

2007-05-25 18:10:22 · 6 answers · asked by sikchux 3 in Monitors

I use an HP all-in-one that has software that works but gives a lot of communication errors sometimes. Which all-in-one printer has given you the least hassles?

2007-05-25 18:05:19 · 1 answers · asked by OnTheCoast 3 in Printers

It's an awesome brand! I love it! What's wrong with you guys!? lol

2007-05-25 18:02:58 · 6 answers · asked by Brown Eyes 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2206470
Corsair 2048MB DDR2

and

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2458327
Corsair Dominator 2048MB PC8500 DDR2

2007-05-25 17:50:41 · 4 answers · asked by Jon-O 1 in Other - Hardware

if the specs on a core 2 duo processor mention clock speed to be 2ghz, that means the total clock speed is 4ghz because of the two processors rite? Im asking because I'm buying a custom pc and it seems that for some reason a "2ghz core 2 duo-dual core" is more expensive than a "3.2 ghz regular dual core"...

2007-05-25 17:48:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Hello. I am looking for a CPU fan/cooler within $ 40. And also it lets me OC pretty well. I have a intel e6300 (1.8 Ghz). I want to OC it to at least 2.6 or 2.7...

My system...
Intel e6300 (1.8 Ghz) -- Processor
MSI P6N-SLI -- Motherboard
SuperTalent 3 GB Ram

I posted the question before too but i think it was misunderstood. And no i don't want water cooling. I want like an actual link to the product. And if you have any questions please allow me to email you back then. Please help out here.

2007-05-25 17:40:37 · 4 answers · asked by JS 1 in Add-ons

2007-05-25 17:33:34 · 3 answers · asked by ganesh 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Dimension E520 and I want to upgrade my video card, but to do this i need to upgrade my power supply.........I asked dell if it was ok to buy a more powerful power supply that would fit into the case (probably a 500 Watt) They said not to do it because this system has not been tested with a bigger power supply and it may damage the system.......personally i think this is BS since people say that your PSU only uses the needed power and no more than that......but i just wanted to see what you guys think......should i upgrade the PSU or not?........I REEEALLY want this new Video Card so i can play F.E.A.R maxed out in HD on my new 20 inch Samsung =] (seamlessly, without any lag, which i have with my current Geforce 7300 LE : ( )

Thanks alot

2007-05-25 17:33:21 · 2 answers · asked by lauralie5005 2 in Add-ons

(but still the same machine)

2007-05-25 17:32:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

They are those new $100 dollar laptop computers for kids. I cant find them for sale ANYWHERE! Also, does anyone know if they have internet on them? Please HELP ME!

2007-05-25 17:27:10 · 1 answers · asked by iluvmater 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm personally a HP fan!

What's your favorite and why?

2007-05-25 17:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by Brown Eyes 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the best (cheap-under $700) for pre-teens? Our child wants a laptop since we have had our computer for 10 years and she wants to have a computer that she can do stuff on...if so is this a good laptop?http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_1501?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19 and for people who have it, does it come with powerpoint and other word programs?

2007-05-25 17:23:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i had been looking for a laptop, since i'm starting school soon. and theres a lot of different option and i cant make up my mind . so if anybody has a laptop what makes your special.

2007-05-25 17:20:56 · 8 answers · asked by ava the terrible 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

if any brand has own classic pattern to decorate IT related products appearance, will you buy?

to make cool or differenct to other similar kinds.

what do you prefer put on? straight line or ...

2007-05-25 17:14:34 · 1 answers · asked by bunny jo 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

What brand is the best? What model is the best? And...why?
Which one has the best storage?

**Does it come with Microsoft Office?

2007-05-25 17:06:36 · 5 answers · asked by Brown Eyes 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell desktop and I am trying to upgrade the video card. I have tried the BIOS and it says that it should work. After logging into Windows, the screen just turns black. Any suggestions?

2007-05-25 17:06:36 · 2 answers · asked by question 2 in Add-ons

I want to start builing a computer, what is the first thing i need to buy, then second, and so on. Do i start with something such as the case and power supply or the motherboard. I would like to know the things in order that i should buy to prevent compatability problems
..MUCHO GRACIAS!

2007-05-25 17:05:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I got this laptop from someone else who I believe improperly restored the OS. Could it be missing the right drivers?

2007-05-25 17:00:48 · 3 answers · asked by Will 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy a Gaming Pc with the budget of US$2000
With a good VGA Card and Processor and Water heat sink Where should i Buy Thanks!

2007-05-25 16:58:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Are there any cheap and easy things to do to prevent this?

2007-05-25 16:57:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks