Hardware - May 2007

if i turn the pc on, boot up does not happen. monitor is blank (no image, all black--as if the monitor was turned off), all i here is 3 beeps (separated by TWO 1-second pauses) then 4second pause, then 3 beeps again.

the pc turned off the second time today.

the first time it happened, i was still able to use the pc as normal. suddenly, when i'm about to close the browser, Mozilla firefox, it turned off automatically. but i was still able to turn on & use(as usual) the pc that day. i remember that i still had, at that time, the free/open source "anti-virus" Core Force. If i remember right, the next day i was able to remove the Core Force program from my PC & reinstall my former Avast anti virus program.

Early today(the second time my pc turned off), the pc was only open for about 5minutes, until i WAS about to open my browser Mozilla Firefox WHEN it turned off. I wasn't able to open/use the pc since then. Is my pc infected by a virus? How can my pc be repaired??

My other assumpti

2007-05-23 00:35:26 · 4 answers · asked by rev 2 in Other - Hardware

after that comes it will not go ahead..i mean it will get stuck on blank screen.....can soeone help me on this problem

2007-05-23 00:08:40 · 3 answers · asked by aryan_407 1 in Other - Hardware

my computer was formatted.....where do i found a Soundcard for ASUS A7NBX? pls.... thank you all guys

2007-05-22 23:49:25 · 3 answers · asked by shei 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-22 23:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by roi 1 in Add-ons

I have an Intell boad with 3 ghz HT Processor, IT have four Sata Ports first it has one Sata Drive 80 G.B. (SG), after installing server 2003, I add one more Sata 80G.B. Drive it installed and shown in Device Manager but unable to shown drive partitions? : when i install xp it shown second drive's partition too. But in server 2003 it shown only first drive partition why is it? Plz. help me if someone exactly know it.

2007-05-22 23:15:38 · 1 answers · asked by shafiqarain 1 in Other - Hardware

Would buying a new graphics card fix that error?

2007-05-22 23:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by D M 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-22 22:40:51 · 6 answers · asked by Me 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

Whats the best 8800 GTX Model Brand Card to get ?


EG what Brand is best ? XFX / Leadtek ect

2007-05-22 22:37:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-05-22 22:35:50 · 10 answers · asked by crash14607 1 in Desktops

Hi. Ive added 2GB (2x1GB) to my existing 512mb on my Gigabyte GA81PE1000PRO mobo, but my stytem (on startup or in Vista) doesnt recognise it.. still says 512mb. Ive swapped around/taken the old out etc etc.. but the system wont even boot without the old 512mb inside (it works in any slot). Can anyone tell me whats wrong?? When I run the Everest scanner, it lists the 512 as RAM, but lists the new 2gig in 'SPD' - what is this?. Its all DDR PC3200 so I cant understand why the new stuff wouldn't work... & Vista is crawling without it!! Ive checked the mobo manual: all 4 slots can take upto 1gig-fine - but it says 'Due to chipset (Intel 875P/865G/865PE) architecture limitation, DDR 400 memory module is only supported when using FSB 800 Pentium 4 processor. A FSB 533 Pentium 4 processor will
support DDR333 and DDR266 memory module. A FSB 400 Pentium 4 will only support DDR 266 memory module' - what does this mean.. can anyone help - and how can I find out what 'FSB' my P4 prescott is?

2007-05-22 22:33:24 · 4 answers · asked by ian_m_c 1 in Other - Hardware

Is there a better adapter / antenna that will give me a stronger signal and faster speed without moving closer to the access point? is the pci card adapter better then the usb adapter? would a antenna hooked up to a pci card adapter do better then my Belkin? please, I need help with buying the right stuff.
thanks for any help out there!

2007-05-22 22:18:06 · 3 answers · asked by darrell h 2 in Add-ons

Can any suggest me a cheap and good quality Laptop from Dell for these purposes: Wireless Internet, Entertainment, Travel (Mobility) and Games.

2007-05-22 22:10:22 · 8 answers · asked by SK 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok, so at first I had the motherboard, CPU, and RAM installed. PC would only turn on for a split second, then shut down. After removing both the RAM and the CPU I figured out it was because the thermal paste wasn't applied properly.

Anyway, I tried to boot w/o the RAM or CPU and it worked, but after about two seconds I heard a buzzing sound which got louder and louder for about one second, and then the PC shut down. The same thing happens every time I turn it on. What could the problem be? Again, all that is there is the motherboard itself attached to the case.

2007-05-22 22:02:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Does anyone have a physics accelerator? Are they worth it? What noticeable changes did you get when you added this to your system?

2007-05-22 20:50:33 · 3 answers · asked by linehancomputerservices 3 in Add-ons

Everytime my mac G5 goes to sleep it some how automatically shuts down after awhile. Why?

2007-05-22 19:32:23 · 3 answers · asked by rice cooker 1 in Monitors

I have a desktop computer and I am really not computer saavy to say the least.

2007-05-22 18:44:29 · 2 answers · asked by nana2sky@att.net 1 in Desktops

A- 2 main types
B- Seldom used today
C- Inserted into sockets
D- Inserted into slots


I'll admit this is a homework question but i've looked everywhere and can't find anything on PGA packages. Please help me.

2007-05-22 18:39:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Ok i know that this is an old benchmark, but i was curious on what i would get. Anyway i ran the benchmark on default settings and i only got 14446. I am pretty sure i should be getting at least 20,000, what could be my problem?

System Specs:
processor-intel p4 3.0ghz
ram-1.28 gig ddr400
video-Sapphire x1650pro agp at stock settings
motherboard-asus p4s800.
power-antec 350watt

2007-05-22 18:36:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

which one is better?

2007-05-22 18:25:26 · 9 answers · asked by denaiah 2 in Add-ons

Thanks for the answers to my last question. I agree that 939 is becoming dated. But if I was to change out the board, what core 2 duo would you recommend for under $200 (never mind the cost of the board)? I might be able to go up an extra 20 or so if needed.

Thanks =)

2007-05-22 18:00:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-05-22 17:48:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-05-22 17:46:57 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Curious 5 in Desktops

Do you think small screen is better than large screen?Would you prefer Dell or Sony?

2007-05-22 17:40:52 · 4 answers · asked by victory 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

i want to install dvd drive in my computer .what is the best & cheapest price for dvd drive? moreover if someone is ready to provide it free he/she is most welcomed ! ! ! !

2007-05-22 17:22:42 · 3 answers · asked by rajiv t 1 in Add-ons

Where can I find coupons or good deals?

2007-05-22 17:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by armenharoutunian 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

ok i have three fans on my comp, none of them are blowing heat out because i need two to blow on motherboard and one on my harddrive so i have actually 4 empty fan slots but should the fan slots leave room for the fans blowing in to push the heat out? or should i get an exhaust fan?

2007-05-22 16:54:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-05-22 16:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by Hezzy 1 in Desktops

I currently have a Brother All-in-One printer (w/fax). I am so sick of it 'eating' the color inks. About 99% of the time I print in black only, but due to the printer having 'cleaning' cycles and such it constantly uses up my color ink cartridges. And the printer WILL NOT let you print AT ALL unless you refill all empty cartridges. You can not even print in grayscale to bypass the empty color inks. It is soooo frustrating!!

So I decided to bite the bullet and by a brand new printer. I am looking for a printer that
#1 (and the most important) - can still print in black if the color cartridges are empty.
#2 - is an all-in-one WITH fax
#3 - is reasonably priced... definitely under $300.
#4 (if possible) - can be set up to wirelessly print from my laptop.

Thanks in advance to everyone! :)

2007-05-22 16:53:26 · 8 answers · asked by ell090702 3 in Printers

ok my comptr is making this humming sound... its really weird... it hsnt dne this ever. but over the lst 2dys it startd...... anyone knw what it could b....... Its coming frm the monitor.........Is it going to die????

2007-05-22 16:50:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I am looking for a laptop for entertainment and business purposes, with plenty of speed, space and RAM. I need one under $1,100 to fit my budget. I prefer a laptop with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 2GB RAM, a hard drive with plenty of space---120GB or better, 15.4" Widescreen Display, built-in web cam, 5-In-1 Media Card Reader, maybe 3 hours of battery life or more, and I want to be able to easily take it anywhere, so it has to be under 7 pounds and able to go wireless. I must have a good laptop so I am totally connected with my friends, family, and clients all of the time. I want to be able to play games on it, also. If you have experience with computers or tech, please help, too! Thanx---*~ Ozzie ~*

2007-05-22 16:49:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks