Hardware - May 2007

card has any dedicated memory.What would be the best BIOS settings for this card.My computer has 1GB memory and i m running Vista home premium. The systes BIOS has the option to set to auto frame to 64MB, But manually i can set either from 64MB to 256MB,what would be the best settings.

2007-05-17 15:35:43 · 5 answers · asked by roopali b 3 in Add-ons

A friend wants to burn cds but he doesn't want to keep internet. Would it be possible to burn them with it?
Also. Does burning cds and dvds wear down the computer at all?

2007-05-17 15:24:53 · 9 answers · asked by Stormhaley of Steelers 4 in Other - Hardware

VisionTek RADEON X1550 256MB DDR2 PCI Express Graphics Card

Model: VTK X1550256PCIE



This PCI Express graphics card features the ability to connect 2 monitors for expanded gaming and graphics options. The 256MB of memory and the RADEON X1550 GPU provide lush, realistic graphics.

Powered by the 500MHz ATI RADEON X1550 graphics processing unit (GPU)
256MB DDR2 memory
PCI Express x16 interface




Avivo video and display technology allows you to connect to high-resolution displays and home entertainment devices and produces vibrant colors, sharp images and smooth video playback




Advanced multidisplay capability lets you connect and run 2 monitors at the same time




Supports Shader Model 3.0 for improved image quality




DirectX 9.0 support for cinema-quality images and enhanced gameplay




HDTV, VGA, DVI, S-video and composite video outputs




Windows Vista compatible









Product Details









Warranty Terms - Parts Lifetime limited








Warranty Terms - Labor Lifetime limited








Type of Video Card Graphics








Video Memory 256MB








Number of Processors 1








Clock Speed of Video Memory (RAMDAC) Dual RAMDACs (2 at 400MHz each)








Maximum 2D Resolution (at 32-bit color) Up to 2560 x 1600








Maximum 3D Resolution (at 32-bit color) Up to 2560 x 1600








DVD Decoding Yes








TV-Out Yes








S-Video Output Yes








Video Format H.264, AVIVO, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3, MPEG-4








System Requirements Intel® Pentium® III, 4 or Celeron®, AMD K6, Duron™, Athlon™, Athlon™, XP or K8 processor; Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center Edition or Vista; 256MB system memory; 3.3V PCI bus; 300-watt power supply; CD-ROM drive


Price: $132.99

2007-05-17 15:10:50 · 6 answers · asked by Gito 1 in Add-ons

PowerColor ATI RADEON X550 Video Card, 256MB DDR Memory, 64-bit, DVI/TV-Out, PCI-Express

Specification:
RADEON X550 Technology Specifications
Four extreme parallel 3D rendering pixel pipelines
Two programmable vertex shader pipelines
PCI Express x16 lane native support
128-bit memory interface supporting 128/256MB DDR memory configurations
Full DirectX 9.0 support

SMARTSHADER 2.0
SMARTSHADER defines the level of realism in latest 2D/3D games and applications
Complete hardware-accelerated Microsoft DirectX 9.0 programmable vertex and pixel shader support
Full hardware support for OpenGL 2.0

SMOOTHVISION 2.1
SMOOTHVISION improves image quality by smoothing jagged edges, improving blurriness and refining background details during on-screen motion and at lower resolutions.
SMOOTHVISION settings are user configurable in ATI CATALYST Control Panel:

2x/4x/6x Anti-Aliasing modes
Sparse multi-sample algorithm with gamma correction, programmable sample patterns, and centroid sampling
Lossless Color Compression (up to 6:1)at all resolutions
Temporal Anti-Aliasing
2x/4x/8x/16x Anisotropic Filtering modes

Up to 128-tap texture filtering
Adaptive algorithm with bilinear (performance) and trilinear (quality) options

HYPER Z III
HYPER Z ensures optimal hardware performance by discarding irrelevant object data that is not visible to end-user on their display.
Leverages key features from ATI''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s third generation HYPER Z III technology that conserves video memory bandwidth for improved performance in demanding 2D/3D games and applications.
Lossless Z-Buffer Compression (up to 48:1)
Fast Z-Buffer Clear
Z Cache optimized for real-time shadow rendering

VIDEOSHADER
Seamless integration of pixel shaders with video in real time
FULLSTREAM video de-blocking technology for Real, DivX, and WMV9 formats
VIDEOSOAP noise removal filtering for captured video
MPEG1/2/4 decode and encode acceleration

DXVA Support
Hardware Motion Compensation, iDCT, DCT and color space conversion
Adaptive Per-Pixel De-Interlacing and Frame Rate Conversion (temporal filtering)

2007-05-17 14:41:53 · 3 answers · asked by Gito 1 in Add-ons

hi guys plz guide me to buy the graphics card i have a pci express slot on my motherboard plz tell which card is better from both ati 1650 nd nvidia 7900,,,,,, if u guys have any other information about graphics cards plz tell me thanx

2007-05-17 14:38:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jelly 1 in Add-ons

I have a Nivida GeForce N6600 video card, but on game's system requirments they just say you need like, Nivida geforce FX600(or other model number) or newer.so i need to know like a timeline of series of these, cuz there is like "N" like i have"FX" and others with different numbers, so is there a list someplace of oldest to newest video cards? so i know where mine stands and what it can support? thanks

2007-05-17 14:31:33 · 4 answers · asked by Edward D 2 in Add-ons

2007-05-17 14:17:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I am looking to upgrade the power supply, but don't want to fry my motherboard or have an ill fitting component. Is this an upgrade I can safely make to the eMachines T5082?

2007-05-17 14:09:56 · 3 answers · asked by bortone12 2 in Add-ons

I thought it may just be that one game, but then I tried other games, and it did the same, I scanned for viruses and everything and I have none, and have plenty of space for the game, anyone know what could be wrong? =/

2007-05-17 14:00:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Why should I care about that when making my computer.
How SLI Ram better than non-SLI ram?
thank you

2007-05-17 13:57:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It really doesnt matter what brand or model computer but I have a Dell XPS 400. It was working perfectly at school, but when I brought it back home, it does not turn on, and when it is plugged into a power source, an amber flashing light appears where the usual powered on green light is. It is not a power supply issue (I have tried that). I noticed that by removing the 24 pin connector that connects the motherboard to the circuit board which is located next to the power switch, the computer turns on when plugged in without pressing the power button. Is this something that I can repair on my own or should I try a PC repair shop?

2007-05-17 13:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by Krukster 1 in Desktops

What should I do here?


Get two of these xfx 8600 cards http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&Tab=11&NoMapp=0

OR Should I get one of these bad boys http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2824836&Sku=E145-8008

I am not an intense gamer...at all. I play sim city, rise of nations, halo, counterstrike, flight simulator.
I should be more than fine with the xfx8600 right. It seems really nice? RIGHT?

2007-05-17 13:49:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

currently pc very very slow esspecially when burning dvds the writing speed takes upto 5hrs or more....but burning speed ok.. in task mang using 100% of power .. so will upgrading ram fix problem and do i need to upgrade processor as well currently 3066mhz... so do i need to upgrade video/graphics card aswell?

2007-05-17 13:25:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

As a web designer and gamer I'm looking for a reliable fast computer to run demanding programs like Adobe Photoshop, World of Warcraft and virtual game emulation servers. I'd also like to forget the meaning of the word lag while doing some 40-man raids in World of Warcraft. Don't bother saying Alienware because I've already decided the price is not an option.

I'm looking for a minimum:

120GB Harddrive (160GB+ preferred)
1GB RAM expandable to 2GB
AMD 2GHz+ preferred
Separate numeric keypad a MUST
15.4" Screen size (17" preferred)

What I'm not sure about is the graphics card. Most people say NVidia GeForce Go 7200+. Also what is the difference between integrated graphics and uhh.. unintegrated?

Only thing I have seen similar is a Dell Inspiron E1505 but it doesn't have the separate keypad.

I'm hoping to get away with most of the above for $1200-$1500. Any suggestions are appreciated.

2007-05-17 13:05:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I've had to take the battery out and restart it, is that o.k.?

2007-05-17 12:56:59 · 8 answers · asked by laurie k 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My moniteur LCD is not clear and it is a proview

2007-05-17 12:52:27 · 1 answers · asked by lkichen2002@verizon.net 1 in Monitors

Was working ok until had unit reformatted. Can send and receive emails but NOT scanned pics. I think I changed ports or ? after window said needed update ? How do I find the correct settings needed ? Not talking about regular attachments - just the scanned items from my MFC printer

2007-05-17 12:47:58 · 1 answers · asked by rose&jon 1 in Printers

I have two Maxtor Personal Storage Portable Hard drives and one of them for some reason is acting weird. The one that is messed up is the 80 gig hard drive. I am unable to right click anything on that hard drive and when I do it freezes and become unresponsive for about 2 minutes. I have enough space on it and I mainly store music on it. I had defragmented the hard drive but that didn't do anything. Also, when I unplug the power and plug it back the autoplay instead of taking like 1 min it takes about 15 min and I can see all of the individual files load. Any suggestions?

2007-05-17 12:41:54 · 3 answers · asked by FUnChicKen 4 in Other - Hardware

how do i restore the sound to my speakers, on my internet computer?nothing is working.

2007-05-17 12:39:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Just need wi-fi internet access for my pc o/s windows xp pro. I live in Milpitas CA 95035. Tried Earthlink but their support staff techn are useless!!!

2007-05-17 12:37:12 · 2 answers · asked by Angie 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Not sure which ram to get and if it will work, i know how to install it but thats about it...

2007-05-17 12:36:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

What is a good basic laptop to buy?
I really only use computer for email and surfing the web every now in then. I need a wireless router as well. Also, a laptop that is not necessarily top speed fast, but fast is good

2007-05-17 12:30:20 · 5 answers · asked by wonderbubba9778 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop that has a 30G Hard Drive. I have seen replacement hard drives (up to 160G) on the internet and in stores. I have been entertaining the idea of buying one and swapping them out. Have any of you ever done this? What should I look for? Any advice? Anything (brands and such) to be aware of? Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-05-17 12:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by son_of_glen 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Sandisk Sansa Express mp3 player, like most now it charges through the USB port (it directly connects, no cable needed). Whenever I leave it in the USB drive to charge and don't take it out when I turn it off and then later turn on the computer the screen freezes on the HP startup screen. Answers?

2007-05-17 12:17:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-05-17 12:15:08 · 3 answers · asked by tomanykids2005 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

how to install a 4 pin computer case fan? I am talking about the ones that do connect to the motherboard..I looked for a fan controller but they are all made for small 3 pin. please help

2007-05-17 11:53:13 · 3 answers · asked by pancl007 2 in Add-ons

i need a laptop that has great graphics, sound, and video and it needs to have alot of memory. What should i get?

2007-05-17 11:52:03 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i got a new 13 incher white one 2.16 ghz model, wanna know if i can go out in hot calif sun for like 1hr at a time, on beach, 90 degrees or more or less...

2007-05-17 11:43:14 · 4 answers · asked by billy 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want a new computer for basic internet use and downloading MP3 files. I dont play games and do not run any other fancy, powerful software programs so I have no need for a top of the line system. Any ideas?
If possible I'd like to get something for $400.

2007-05-17 11:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by KhrisB 3 in Desktops

i dont know how to explain so i will try the best i can..

when i scan a photo onto my computer and save it there is the background of the printer and the photo is far away. how can i fix this. i dont have any photo software, and i dont know how to crop photos.

please help me if you can

2007-05-17 11:35:03 · 3 answers · asked by ♫Country Girl♪ 3 in Scanners