Hardware - May 2007

2007-05-16 04:15:05 · 7 answers · asked by fishwoman 2 in Desktops

2007-05-16 04:09:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm thinking about getting a notebook computer.

2007-05-16 03:54:43 · 8 answers · asked by Youdontneedto know 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Good day computer experts! My desktop pc crushed. Every time I boot the computer it won't start and displays a message "missing or corrupt file, WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM. I tried F8 when I start the computer but it won't start in Safe Mode and other start options either. I can run the XP installation disk Recovery Console but it seems like its a DOS command in repairing it. I have no knowledge whatsoever in DOS. Can you please help me the step by step procedure and commands to use to repair my system? This is my first time to attempt to repair a damaged system! Thanks a lot in advance!

2007-05-16 03:42:34 · 4 answers · asked by PINOCCHIO 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am just getting started into digital scrapbooking. I want to print 12x12 photopages. Quality needs to be high but price needs to be low. Can someone please help?!?

2007-05-16 03:33:17 · 3 answers · asked by missabbaleigh 1 in Printers

Also, what is the speed and capacity of a CD ROM disk?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!

2007-05-16 03:18:19 · 3 answers · asked by R Jay 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a Dell Dimension 4600 Desktop computer which I have for 3 years now. Currently I'm running Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2. I just want to start over again completely. Delete everything and start new again. How do I do that? I don't want to "restore" anything. Just start over from scratch. Thanks.

2007-05-16 03:12:55 · 5 answers · asked by bjkjr 1 in Desktops

I am getting tired of my HP 950c Deskjet printer quickly running out of ink. Someone suggested checking out Laserjet printers. I found BROTHER HL-2030 LASER PRINTER but am still confused how the laser printer can help me save on ink.

When i purchase a new inkjet cart i normally print 5 pages within that day then levae the printer untoched for a couple months a print a page or two. Basically the cart isnt used much. Someone suggested laser toner.

Can you explain to me how laser toners are better than inkjet carts? Do they last until they are empty or is there the possiblity of drying out or some other part failing? How many months or years can i get out of this Brother Laserjet if it is used as infrequently as i do?

Tx

2007-05-16 02:52:02 · 13 answers · asked by zerohourx 1 in Printers

I bought a 320 gb hard disk, SATA II 16 mb, and in windows it just have 298 gb. Should I contact the store?? Thank you

2007-05-16 01:55:36 · 11 answers · asked by Carlos Neto 2 in Other - Hardware

I share this computor with the family and dont want my mum to come across a video of me doing my you know. If its saved how do i remove it?

2007-05-16 01:32:23 · 15 answers · asked by Love Honey 1 in Add-ons

I've got a 256 MB and I'm wondering if I can add in a 1288 MB...

2007-05-16 00:55:47 · 8 answers · asked by nightmare_drums 1 in Add-ons

the problem is when i want to type my email address instead of the at symbol all i get is this i have set the language and region to uk and it still does not work so any help would be great

2007-05-16 00:36:17 · 5 answers · asked by garritley 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-16 00:10:53 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Hardware

i was given a 22 inch flat LCD monitor with no cord. Well i went to a little mom and pop store and seen this vga cord. "$1"....Sold. Anyway it word but i got to looking at it and the fourth pin in the second row or the cord is missing on both ends (made that way). Just wondering if that's normal and if that pin is gonna effect anything. It's working great exect my 3d grafics seem to be affected and i don't know if its the monitor or the cord. The cord new is $30 for a freakin cord.

2007-05-16 00:04:16 · 3 answers · asked by willcook5150 1 in Monitors

You may be able to get a newer driver from the hardware manufacturer. . can i download an updated driver to solve this problem...found drivers at this website...
http://www.asrock.com/support/NewDrivers.asp

and im using windowsxp

2007-05-16 00:01:04 · 2 answers · asked by ☼Domino Du Trois☼ 1 in Add-ons

i have a dual processor motherboard, it has a AMD Athlon MP 1800+ and it has an extra socket A for another cpu, can i put an extra one different speed for example an AMD Athlon MP 2000+ or more? Thanx...

2007-05-15 23:51:43 · 2 answers · asked by DOGMETAL 1 in Desktops

2007-05-15 23:40:48 · 14 answers · asked by David G 1 in Add-ons

I have a budget around £700 to spend. I'm looking at Vista Home Premium, Intel core duo/Intel core2duo (not AMD Basically) 2Gb RAM, at least 15" screen.

It will be used for web browsing, email and some light Office Suite work.

I may evolve and use it for photo manipulation or online movies.

Can anyone offer a recommendation?

2007-05-15 23:23:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i was thinking of buying a high speed printer bu i want to know what more it has than photocopier.

2007-05-15 23:23:05 · 3 answers · asked by Sinead R 1 in Printers

Sorry if it's a bit vague. I've been reading consumer reviews and have heard about unreliable connectivity to wireless networks with Apple laptops. Just curious to see if these problems are in the minority of cases. Thanks in advance for any responses.

2007-05-15 23:03:43 · 1 answers · asked by Fergal D 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i just bought it yesterday and when i try to put it in my laptop it doesn't work, but when i try it on the other computer it works. When i put the usb hub here in my laptop and try other usb devices into that usb hub anyone of them doesn't work...

2007-05-15 23:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by cherry r 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

HI. Ive just added 2x 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM to my Gigabyte GA81PE1000 motherboard (to add to my existing 512mb). I have 2 'orange' & 2 'purple' ram slots (128pin).

When my pc boots up, and checks the memory, it still shows only 512mb checked - and in Windows xp system in control panel, it shows as '512 mb' also.

I tried removing my old 512mb, just leaving it with the new 2 gb in, the led's flashed over &over & the bios screen didnt appear (ive tried combinations of different slots-but same problem, will only boot if it has the 512 in somewhere).

ive run everest- in the 'physical memory' section it says i have 512 mb. however in 'spd' it says in DIMM1&2 i have the 1gb's, & in slot 4 i have the 512 mb-wots 'spd'?

whats the reason for the new memory not being recognised as 'ram'? can anyone help? as far as i can tell its all the correct type - 3200,unbuffered,ddr sdram, 200 hz.

i ran crucials online check-which does show '2.5gb ram'.it also says im vista ready with 2.5g!

2007-05-15 22:35:22 · 6 answers · asked by ian_m_c 1 in Add-ons

2007-05-15 22:32:08 · 7 answers · asked by nene 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i've seen many people split their screen into 2 or 3 screens and was wondering how to do that. is there a device you can use to plug in the computer? any links to the product?

2007-05-15 22:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by tazman2303 2 in Monitors

weeeew.. .

2007-05-15 21:08:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My laptop's DVD drive is a Toshiba SD-R112. The first DVDs I bought were DVD-R of up to 16 speed, and I could burn those, even though my drive only does 1* or 2* burn speed. I got some 8* DVD+R DVDs and none of my programs recoignise them. The DVD packaging says "This media is intended for use with DVD 8* speed drives. Firmware upgrades may be necessary" and I upgraded the firmware to the latest but I still have no luck.
I read reports that this particular CD drive tends to pack it in easily.
Did I buy the wrong discs, or could those dics or my drive be broken?

2007-05-15 21:01:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Do computer headset electret microphones (that get their power from the sound card) have any components inside the assembly beside the electret capsule?
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In particular I am wondering if a resistor and capacitor are part of the assembly or does the sound card supply them.
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Thank-you

2007-05-15 19:45:50 · 1 answers · asked by Russell W 3 in Other - Hardware

Are there any good non ATI or nvidia video cards available ? Almost every video card is ATI or nvidia I know there used to be voodoo cards etc. How about now adays besides ATI and nvidia whats out there to grab.

I am just wondering I already have my PC the way I want it.

2007-05-15 18:29:45 · 6 answers · asked by SummerRain Girl 6 in Other - Hardware

i had a computer, PentiumD 915, 2.8G, on a MSI 7255 board. Ram is 1.5G 667Mhz. Sata running on 80G HDD. 2 casing fans connected thru power supply pins.
my problem is the computer restarted after about a few hours operating. I had reformat it and install new Windows XP, but the problem is still there. Can anybody help? The CPU uses teh supplied cooling fan came with the box. I'm afraid the problem might be caused by inadequate CPU cooling or insufficient power supply. Anyone please help..

2007-05-15 18:20:47 · 12 answers · asked by aridaconcept 1 in Desktops

2007-05-15 18:14:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks