Hardware - June 2007

Startups include, Avast, Zone Alarm, Spy Terminator, Free space on hard drive 40%, I have defraged, I've run CCleaner, I've run Registry Mechanic, I've run Advacned WindowCare...Is it really the RAM? thank you!

2007-06-01 16:09:12 · 10 answers · asked by Greg S 1 in Desktops

i have an ATI Radeon 9250 gpu with 128mb ram on a pci adapter (not great, i know). im trying to overclock it a bit to squeeze out as much performance as i can. i dont want to run it at dangerous levels.

i downloaded ATI tools and used that to find the current speeds:
GPU is running at a 240.75mhz core speed
memory is running at 200.25mhz core speed

how much faster can i make it?

please dont tell me to buy a new card or computer. i have no money!

2007-06-01 16:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

So basically i got a macbook and i downloaded vista so that i could play some games i like. But i realized that macbook came with a crappy graphic card a.k.a. intel gma 950. My question is can i play games like battlefield 2142 and Rainbow 6 Vegas with the intel gma 950 graphics card? And if i can will the setting be normal or really low. And will those games work on vista home premium? TY for your answers

2007-06-01 16:06:38 · 3 answers · asked by Jeong D 1 in Desktops

i rebooted my computer completely which deleted everything and now my graphics are messed up and i have no sound..i downloaded the driver for my monitor so i can adjust resolution and such but how do i install it? im very confused...

2007-06-01 16:02:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

pentium d dual core 3.2Ghz 800Mhz fsb processor with intel cooling fan
ABIT 975X motherboard with dual network ports and firewire.
WD 250GB SATA2 HD
Super Multi sata dual layer DVDRW+/- 20X drive.
Raidmax gaming case with 5 internal fans.
2GB 675Mhz 4-4-4-12 corsair xms ram
420watt sata power supply
audiomax 8channel sound card with optical out.
ATI X1950 crossfire Edition 512MB GDDR4 2000Mhz video card.

2007-06-01 16:00:26 · 4 answers · asked by Oren 2 in Other - Hardware

I have unplugged it numerous times and as soon as I plug it back in, it immediately begins blinking again. I can't get anything to print. Please help!

2007-06-01 16:00:25 · 4 answers · asked by katherine_roberts1 1 in Printers

it only has dos and im trying to install an os from the external drive.. i tried every dive letter to open the setupfile but it isn't working? what should i do

2007-06-01 15:37:36 · 2 answers · asked by =^.^= 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I tried opening the case but it doesn't seem like the screws on the cd drive are accesible. is there something that i dont know? i can open the left side of the case but the rest of it is bolted in so i dont know how to get to the screws on the right. is it a dell thing to not allow you to upgrade your cd drive?

2007-06-01 15:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by Technics 2 in Add-ons

and it has over a thousand MHZ (Windows XP). I couldn't even get it to work with oldblivion. Is there a way I could possibly run this?
Just to see I tried it with Someone else's Intel Duo, Dual core Windows Vista and it didn't work either, with or without Oldblivion.
Please help!

2007-06-01 15:29:19 · 2 answers · asked by fourthdemensionguy 1 in Other - Hardware

processor to AMD Athalon 4400+ which has 1gbX2 L2 cache, going beyond that to say 5000+ probably wont give me much improvement coz the L2 cache would be same as 4400+, just the Frequency would be higher.Basically i would assume i will get the max bang for the buck by just going upto 4400+. Am I right

2007-06-01 15:25:42 · 3 answers · asked by roopali b 3 in Other - Hardware

I just purchased a new acer notebook. It has vista, and I already added a network. It acknowledges the network, but when I try to connect, it says "The connection to 'xxxxxx' was cancelled" this might be due to timeout or user actions' and whenever I try to diagnose the problem. Please help, it's driving me CRAZY!!!!!!!

2007-06-01 15:25:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Over time, computers can pick up clutter that can cause their performance to degrade. Hard drives can also undergo defragmentation, which can slow down your computer. What do you do to help keep your computer running at peak performance levels?

2007-06-01 15:19:11 · 1701 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have 7 Compaq System Recovery Windows XP Home Edition CDs, and I was trying to leave my computer exactly as it came when I bought it. This is not the first time I do this and everything had gone well, except when I get to CD#6 it doesn't read it and it will not let me go any further. If I turn it off, it will give me a black screen giving me an error and to press ctrl alt del but it still won't do anything. I know it erased my OS already. Once I restarted it tells me to insert the cd#6 again but again it won't read it. What can I do to at least have my desktop working again. Help!!!!!

2007-06-01 15:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by aolanis777 1 in Desktops

my good pc is kinda out of commision until i can get some money and i have to use this crappy emachine
is there anything i can download that can improve my video card or ?
can i actually buy an upgraded one ?
i just bought a game and it plays but crashes at random times and its making me mad because im really getting into it ahah
i have more than enough RAM, im left only to think its the video card

any input ?

2007-06-01 15:03:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

well i have a webcam on my windows media center pc

and i was wondering if you know any program that has effects like a apple computer when you turn of the webcam how it gives you alot of effects

2007-06-01 14:39:17 · 2 answers · asked by lllC-LOSlll 2 in Desktops

I have Visiontek Radeon X1300 256 MB pci graphic card and 300W power supply. Can I add physx ppu? How much it cost and which model and brand is best?

2007-06-01 14:38:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

my hard drive is giving out and i need a new one is it ok to buy any one like the kind at the Wal-Mart or should buy a specific kind how do you know what kind is the best to buy

2007-06-01 13:46:03 · 2 answers · asked by hello_people06 1 in Other - Hardware

The pc displays verticle thin lines down the screen and some parts of the screen are repeated in another area, does this sound mostly like a graphics card issue or something fixable or another components fault? how to fix would be cool 2 :)

2007-06-01 13:24:31 · 2 answers · asked by zach v 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-01 13:22:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

THE CD IS GREEN AND SAYS OPERATING SYSTEM ON THE TOP OF THE CD AND RIGHT BELOW THAT IT SAYS Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

2007-06-01 12:53:58 · 5 answers · asked by j3000king52 1 in Add-ons

I have PCV-RS430G

I have a ugly case with a horrible ventilation case ,which sometimes my pPCshuts down cuz inside the case got so HOT during summer....

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Is it good idea to get above case?? and will all the components on my comp fit into the above case???

2007-06-01 12:44:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i have an hp pc, windows xp media center, and i want to install this hard drive i got from a friend, i opened up the pc and i got a few cables labeled P4, P5 and P6 that are just hanging there. i dont know what to do. how do i set it as a slave or a master(idk what that is)

2007-06-01 12:27:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i broke the screen to my HP laptop and now theres a line through it and it freaks out at times but it is workable to use and when the colors change and freak it wont allow me to do anything? whats my problem? i need the computer to finish a project for next week...

2007-06-01 12:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by cpt bob 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-01 11:30:18 · 3 answers · asked by N.T. 3 in Other - Hardware

I need help buying a new graphics card. I have a PCI-E slot so i think i have good options. I need to be able to run 3D games (not too high-end) like WoW with smooth quality. I have Windows Vista with a 3.15 Ghz processor and 512 MB. Preferably under $100 but it needs to be vista compatible

2007-06-01 11:29:39 · 2 answers · asked by matt 1 in Add-ons

My dad was recently using his computer and i locked up. I could no longer get this machine to boot up so I assumed that the power supply was shot. I purchased a new power supply and plugged in nothing but the motherboard connector and the secondary power connector to the board. When I turned the machine on the power supply turned on and the processor fan spun up but then I noticed smoke coming from the chipset chip on the motherboard. Any thoughts?

2007-06-01 11:26:03 · 6 answers · asked by ericcoz 1 in Desktops

Will PC2-5300 memory work on a motherboard that only takes PC2-4200 memory. (desktop ddr2 not laptop ddr2).

2007-06-01 11:18:44 · 1 answers · asked by heartscared 3 in Other - Hardware

I am soon heading to college and need to invest on a laptop. but im having problems on deciding. i know that i want a HP but dont know wether it should be a AMD processor or the Intel core duo. i am not much of a gamer so i will mostly be using the laptop for research, papers, music, photos and just surfing the net. can someone please clear it up for me and tell me which is better for those applications so hopefully i can save some money.

2007-06-01 11:14:30 · 6 answers · asked by floridakid 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok, here we go. I recently bought a new computer with a 3.15 Ghz processor and 512mb. The problem is the intergrated graphics card doesnt do a good job with games. I need a graphics card under $150 that works with vista and games like WoW.

2007-06-01 11:11:39 · 4 answers · asked by matt 1 in Add-ons

2007-06-01 10:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by Eric 1 in Add-ons