Hardware - May 2007

express? i want my files to be neat and organized on my external ahrd drive so i can find them easily. and i want to save everything on ther so my ocmputers hard drive is spared. thank you

2007-05-21 14:48:57 · 3 answers · asked by hmm..intresting.. 2 in Other - Hardware

ok i got this new computer like 3months ago from dell and yes its financed and i havent paid it all yet. i really dont know much about computers and i really dont know what the problem is. all i know is that is real slow and its frezzing alot ive checked the security on it and it doenst have any viruses or anything like that.so my question is can dell give me a new computer or atleast chick to see whats rong with it. and my other quetion is can dell take my computer away if i dont pay for it on time.

2007-05-21 14:46:06 · 10 answers · asked by christina v 1 in Desktops

Okay so I have a Windows XP with 512mb of ram, 1.80Ghz, and 1.1GB left on my computer.

I would really like to upgrade my GHz to at least 2.3-2.7Ghz's.
Is that possible?
Im also not sure how to upgrade it either...... or how much it costs....
Which video card is best for my computer so it can upgrade?
I seriously need help here, I don't know what to do or what to get....

Help me please, thanks!

2007-05-21 14:42:03 · 5 answers · asked by Joann 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-21 14:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by Sucka D 1 in Add-ons

2007-05-21 14:36:50 · 5 answers · asked by capricorn28 2 in Add-ons

2007-05-21 14:20:08 · 5 answers · asked by Connie B 1 in Desktops

I have a computer, into which I want to install a new DVD internal drive. Can i put it in, use it, then move it to a new computer which I'll be getting in December? Or will this screw somehting up? Also, does anyone know of clear tutorials for beginners trying to install a drive? i've never opened a computer in my life. Help is appreciated, thanks.

2007-05-21 14:07:53 · 9 answers · asked by MG 2 in Add-ons

Caps Lock blinks 9 times.

2007-05-21 14:06:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am currently loooking at an Acer Aspire 5610 and was told that Acer makes their laptop with below par parts. I am a college bound student and am looking for a laptop. Any input would be great!

2007-05-21 14:01:42 · 6 answers · asked by GM 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

They told me that If we were to get comcast high speed internet we would have to own a notebook computer that was less than a year old in order to be compatable with their service..is this true? and why? My laptop is 3 years old and it works fine where there is wireless...?

2007-05-21 13:59:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

If the switch from the back of the motherboard is off the digits in the motherboard says 20 but when I switch it on it the digits turns off wich wont let me turn it on when i touch the power button. Every time i switch the back it makes a clicking sound. Is there something wrong with the switch or power button? If so how could i fix it? I dont know what else I could do.

2007-05-21 13:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

My computer specs at... http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/compaq-presario-s6300nx-athlon/4507-3118_7-30717541.html?tag=sub

I am going to be using it primarily for Autocad and Architectual Desktop. The renderings look horrible with what I have now. I play World of Warcraft and Starcraft every once in a while and in WOW I get a bad lag. I don't need anything extravagant for the games, just something a little smoother. From research I am pretty sure I need an AGP slotted graphics card. I will be adding 1gb of ram as well. Any recommendations on a decent video card for under $100-$125?

2007-05-21 13:47:16 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin H 2 in Add-ons

2007-05-21 13:44:05 · 12 answers · asked by aasek925 2 in Desktops

I need a desktop... speed... gaming... schoolwork... that's about all I do

2007-05-21 13:39:17 · 6 answers · asked by Brittany 1 in Desktops

My Dell Laptop D610 will not turn on. I press the power button and the computer will not boot up. I have tried various things 1) Remove the battery 2) Only have connected the AC plug 3) Leave my laptop in the port.

After talking to a techie friend I removed the memory only 1 (256K)on the bottom of the laptop, and not the 2nd because the 2nd is under the keyboard. I re-installed the same memory and then I turned on the computer. Everything booted properly, and then a minute after I boot into windows the computer freezes. After waiting a long time I just hold on to the power botton to shut down. After that it will not work or boot up again until I remove then re-install the memory.

So I went to purchase brand new memory for both slots. The same thing happens. I can boot my computer but it freezes after a minute, and once I shut it down it will not re-boot until I recycle the memory. I have tried using only 1 memory in both slots....but no better. What could the problem be and $$$?

2007-05-21 13:30:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

my computer is too slow but I do not know why. I have norton internet security.stopzilla, and windows defender. Is there anything I could do to it to improve this

2007-05-21 13:23:03 · 9 answers · asked by bebysister 1 in Other - Hardware

Looking to buy my first notebook. Best product for the value and performance? Best place to purchase, online/store?

2007-05-21 13:18:48 · 5 answers · asked by ARIZKID 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My husband wants me to scan and fax papers from his work to his main office. When I do it, sometimes the print is too small for them to read. Is there a way I can increase the font size when scanning before sending via fax? Thanks.

2007-05-21 13:15:03 · 1 answers · asked by Karen C 1 in Scanners

my computer has started to play up and the sound has gone on it it is onbuilt sound the graphics is playing up, it will restart itself every 2 hours or crash one of the two, never lets me play videos or if it does it will play them about 20 minutes after i have asked it to, and it will not let me reinstall windows home xp, what is wrong wiht my computer or is it not worth getting fixed and getting a new one

2007-05-21 13:10:17 · 4 answers · asked by sublimicalsteve 2 in Desktops

I had my toshiba satellite laptop for almost 2 years. The hard drive died once and we got a new one last year. In the recent several months, the laptop has been shuttingdown unexpectedly on me all the time. what is wrong with it and what should i do ? thanks

2007-05-21 13:08:01 · 5 answers · asked by qianavona 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The screen of the printer has little squares on it

The Printer is an A940 model

2007-05-21 13:03:05 · 2 answers · asked by LovetheBeatles 2 in Printers

i have a hp officejet 5610v it made my computer chrase and a got a new hp computer will that work on vista windows

2007-05-21 12:53:56 · 1 answers · asked by don s 1 in Printers

2007-05-21 12:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by J S 1 in Printers

whats the best mode to put your computer in overnight?
sleep
hibernate
shut down
standby
ect...

2007-05-21 12:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by kel31710 1 in Desktops

I have a HP PSC 500 printer, and it won't turn on. It's plugged in and everything, is there something I can do to get it to turn on?!


Thanks!

2007-05-21 12:42:03 · 3 answers · asked by Ashlee 1 in Printers

I cant believe this happened but it did. The metal pin part of what goes into my computer to attach my speakers to my computer has broken off. It is now stuck inside and now I have no audio for my computer. Has anyone heard of this happening before and what to do about it. Some info I got suggested that i use super glue on the end of a toothpick. OR assuming I can never get this metal out of my audio jack is there anyway to replace the mic and speaker jacks without buying a whole new computer. B/c im thinking they are mounted to the motherboard and therefore cannot be replaced. I hope this is not true. Or perhaps I could some how reroute the audio using a USB device???

2007-05-21 12:40:34 · 4 answers · asked by buckbucknumber2000 1 in Add-ons

Okay, here are the minimum requirements for H2V:
OS: Windows Vista™
Processor: 2 Ghz Pentium 4 class processor (or x64)
RAM: 1 GB
Hard Drive: 7 GB
Video Card: DX9 graphics card: WDDM driver, PS 2.0/32BPP, At least nVidia 6000 or ATI x700 or above
Online Multi-player: Internet connection for Games for Windows – LIVE
Drive: DVD-ROM drive



Now here are MY specs:
Processor: AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core TL-56 1.8 ghz CLOCKED @ 3.63 ghz
RAM: 893.4 mb RAM
Video Card: Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 132 mb w/ PS 2.0
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (I am assuming with the WDDM driver?)

- DVD-ROM drive and enough hard disk space present

Now the RAM and Video Card I'm a little "iffy" on. Apparently, I am 131 mb off for RAM, and System requirements Lab says that my Video Card does not meet requirements, although I believe it does. It is new, works well on Battlefield 2, 2142, GTA III, Doom 3, Quake 4, and Halo 1 pc.

Will I still be able to play it?

2007-05-21 11:46:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I was hooking up a different tower to my monitor and noticed that both of the plugs are male. Is there a converter I can buy?? Or will my monitor just not work with the other compter?

2007-05-21 11:32:35 · 4 answers · asked by Gina L 1 in Monitors

i have 128 MB DDR-RAM memory. and need to upgrade to 512 MB of RAM. If it helps my CPU is AMD Pro 1600+/1800+ CPU and one 200 pin SO-DIMM type memory slots

2007-05-21 11:29:49 · 11 answers · asked by cartman3162000 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a old T6216 Emachines pc and would like to get a PCI-Express video card in it. I bought a ATI card once (forgot the name) but didnt work out. any suggestions? thank you

2007-05-21 11:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by usagi4141 2 in Add-ons