Hardware - May 2007

According to Active Power Inc., their non-battery UPS's last about 20 years. Im just wondering how accurate this estimate is.

2007-05-13 05:21:08 · 3 answers · asked by KhrisB 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-13 05:00:18 · 2 answers · asked by jimmy carter 3 in Monitors

2007-05-13 04:56:04 · 8 answers · asked by robert c 1 in Desktops

will this cause a problem?

2007-05-13 04:39:50 · 3 answers · asked by Justin M 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-13 04:18:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

cannot finb any restore settings on support page

2007-05-13 03:51:12 · 8 answers · asked by sfdurkin 2 in Desktops

2007-05-13 03:44:43 · 6 answers · asked by Benny 2 in Desktops

I just installed more RAM two 512MB dimms with the same specs. Now when i start vista it says that windows has failed to boot. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. please repair your installation.
Now I switched the computer off from the main power supply and then restarted it and now it works fine.
Should i be worried?

2007-05-13 03:30:18 · 6 answers · asked by Hasnain R 2 in Desktops

pleaeas

2007-05-13 03:18:45 · 1 answers · asked by sarah n 2 in Add-ons

I recently built a computer and have yet gotten to the BIOS screen. Computer boots up fine with one beep. But trying to figure out why when I don't have the monitor hooked up it says no signal (monitor is crt, has worked before) but when I try to hook up the video cable (with an dvi adapter) it blanks out. Is the video card fried or just the adapter doesn't respond to it. I bought the adapter from best buy open box, so someone returned it but the video card is brand new so I don't know if I fried it or not.

2007-05-13 03:00:03 · 2 answers · asked by David K 1 in Other - Hardware

Hi, I have an Hp a1730n with about 1.9 gigs of physical memory and an AMD 5000+ processor. I wanted to get the new PNY Geforce 8600 GT (350 W power requirement) video card that came out a month ago, but I found out that my power supply has only 300 watts. Do I have to buy a new one, or can I just use this one without putting my computer at risk?

2007-05-13 02:52:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I am having to use an old monitor at the moment as our flat screen has blown up!!
We seem to be having a problem with fitting what is on the screen all on the screen in one go. We have to keep pushing the edges of the screen to enable us to see what is on the whole page - if that explains it a little better.
Could anyone help us by telling us what we need to do to adjust the screen settings so we can see the whole page in one go ionstead of having to push all around the edges in different directions to see it all. We use Windows XP home edition.
I hope you understand what I am trying to explain.
Thanks,
Jane.

2007-05-13 02:49:54 · 11 answers · asked by Jane M 1 in Monitors

recently, "spylocked" virus made my pc to crash, whenever i try to open my computer, it stucks up to a point saying that some of my system files were corrupted.

how can i reformat my computer?
please teach me how to reinstall windows OS....

every effort will be much appreciated...

ps..
im a newbee...
pls make ur terms less technical...

2007-05-13 02:35:14 · 10 answers · asked by ineedyourhelp 1 in Desktops

This comes up when I shut down my computer in a box and I hit end now, can anyone explain what is happening ???

2007-05-13 02:11:34 · 3 answers · asked by Roger H 3 in Monitors

is it true
and if true which one is it and is it better than than quad core

2007-05-13 02:11:23 · 3 answers · asked by dedchad 1 in Desktops

I got a PCI Nvidia GeForce Fx 5500, I want to upgrade this video card, which can be a good video card better than this one that does not cost too much? (no more than $200)

thanks

2007-05-13 01:34:13 · 3 answers · asked by atlas_sigrid 1 in Other - Hardware

i have an MSI PM8M-V mother board, and i know there is an option i need to change to be able to install a windows op system. if you have this mother board and encountered this problem, and know how to fix it please help.

2007-05-13 01:07:05 · 1 answers · asked by puddle 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-05-13 00:50:49 · 1 answers · asked by phiero21 2 in Add-ons

I have a 500w psu but it is generic. Aside from the sticker, how can I tell if it is really 500W? So far, it is working ok and I've subjected it to a stress test (literally on 24 hrs for 6 days d/l-ing torrents) and it is still ok. I have 2hdds, 3 120mm case fans, 2 optical drives, 2 ddr sticks, a sempy, an msi mobo, and a 7300gt that is connected to one of the molexes of the psu. Theoretically it should run on 380W on full load but I still can't tell if it is a 500W. I'm afraid it'll go "low power" on me one of these days.

Oh yeah, what's the longevity of the generic psu? I mean can it last as long as branded ones or be as durable as branded ones? Thanks!

2007-05-13 00:30:47 · 4 answers · asked by Jameson 2 in Desktops

specs:
amd sempron 3000+,2000mhz, 512Kb cache,333mhz fsb

1GB ram

BFG Tech BFGR6800OC GeForce 6800 128MB 256-bit DDR AGP 4X-8X

I want to run it at full settings will my setup be able to handle this?

2007-05-12 23:41:18 · 4 answers · asked by matt m 1 in Other - Hardware

media programme, a box appears on screen saying out dated driver, so i am unable to transfer my music, what can i do now to allow my my pc to be compatable

2007-05-12 20:58:09 · 2 answers · asked by bjmlewis 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

is it powerfull enough to transfer my cds to my creative zen micro mp3, as i am having a problem

2007-05-12 20:38:18 · 9 answers · asked by bjmlewis 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

i am buying apc.i am confused whether to buy assembled pc from a local dealer or a readymade one from the company?
which one offers durability and great after sales service/
which one would you recommend/

2007-05-12 20:10:59 · 20 answers · asked by AKKI 1 in Desktops

Just lately printing has been off the left margin of the page. The printer I have is the Epson Stylus Photo R320 and there's nothing obvious on the printer itself to help solve the problem. I'm wondering whether there's anything I can do via the computer. Can anyone help please?

2007-05-12 19:48:03 · 1 answers · asked by tattyhead65 4 in Printers

2007-05-12 19:39:53 · 5 answers · asked by pharmacy mama 2 in Printers

function of hard drive,moderm,cpu

2007-05-12 19:14:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

function of each hardware

2007-05-12 19:06:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i've been trying too hook this keyboard up to my computer to run it on fruityloops but when i plug it in the new found hardare pops up and i pres download driver but nothing happened so i went to casio .com to download the driver but still nothing happend oh and its a usb key board

2007-05-12 18:56:19 · 0 answers · asked by x14terror 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm asking this because if my new video card turns out to be a flop then I don't want to not be able to change back to my other card..any help would be appreciated.

2007-05-12 18:33:03 · 3 answers · asked by harout b 1 in Add-ons

my CPU is an AMD Sempron socket 754 2800+,MSI motherboard is K8 754, K8M800, 8237R plus 6ch audio, 10/100 LAN, (RoHS), (IDE, SATA,*1, SATA POWER*1 CABLES

2007-05-12 18:13:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware