Hardware - June 2007

2007-06-27 10:06:56 · 3 answers · asked by novak253 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Compaq Presario 8000Z (pc2100) desktop machine and I did the IDE DPS self-test. The results: "Test failed. Drive replacement recommended."

The model of the dead drive is ST340016A
The firmware is 3.10
Location is Primary Drive 0

Is there a web site that can do for me what Crucial.com does for figuring out the RAM type?

Or, heck, I'm happy to stroll into the local CompUSA with this same information if that works, too.

Thanks for any help!

2007-06-27 10:03:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

This happens alot but always not at the same time. Last night it did it time after time. The computer is fairly new (less or about a year old), and its a Compaq laptop. I think it may have overheated a few times cause I rarely shut it down. I have cooled it down and am going to buy a fan if that is the case. Could this be the power source problem? Although it is new, if it is a power source problem, how much would it cost to fix it??

2007-06-27 10:02:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm a student, and I have never bought a laptop before. How cheap is too cheap, and what price range would typically provide all the feautures that a student would need?

2007-06-27 09:55:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Is there any new technology coming out soon that I should wait for rather than going from my current 939 system to AM2?

2007-06-27 09:54:39 · 6 answers · asked by ParagonIMMENT 1 in Desktops

I'm in need of a new graphics card and my motherboard with just a regular PCI-Bus slot can't handle any sufficient cards.

I need to know how to do the following:
*How to find the necessary components on my computer for a new motherboard. (i.e. How to find out if I need to buy an AMD or Intel motherboard)
*Where to buy the necessary motherboard I need+service installation.

Thanks for your time and help!

2007-06-27 09:54:33 · 1 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Desktops

okay im trying not to waste electricty or w/e so what would waste more keeping my computer on ALL the time or turning on and off everytime i need it which is quite a few times a day





please and thank you

2007-06-27 09:37:04 · 10 answers · asked by =) 3 in Desktops

In my comps system properties the AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Prosessor 3500+ says that it runs at 2.20ghz ,though when loading hl2 lost cost, steams performance warning states that its running at 1.0ghz. The game play is poor but thats due to the nvida geforse 6150le. upgrading to 7300gs just hope its works. Also if i was to go in and out of the system properties the processer reading will change from 2.20ghz to 1.0ghz?? why is that?

2007-06-27 09:31:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i was wondering which would be better to play games at high performance with the 8800GTS 320MB graphics card?
Amd Fx-62/2.8Ghz/dual core/windsor/1000MHz FSB/L2 2MB cache/Socket AM2
or
Intel Core 2 duo E6600/2.4GHz/1066MHz FSB/ L2 4MB cache/socket 775

2007-06-27 09:24:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

This is what I have:

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.00GHz 1.98 GHz
Memory (RAM): 767MB
Video Card: NVidia GeForce FX 5200
Sound: Creative SB Live! Series

I am running Windows Vista. Before I did have Windows XP but I didn't have the actual copy (it was my ex's computer) so upgraded so I could have a copy of it. No bugs so far but my video games run significantly worse with it. Any suggestions that don't involve uninstalling Vista?

2007-06-27 09:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by asoobee 2 in Desktops

2007-06-27 09:03:36 · 1 answers · asked by jeremy m 1 in Scanners

im building a new computer. have some stuff already, looking for the following things: this is a challenge for the computer saavy.

i need

a pcie mobo (got a celeron processor, and DDR3 or 4 memory, (must fit the processor AND the memory)),
a good graphics card (worthy of playing BF2142),
a case,
apower supply

DONT NEED:
hard drive or disk drives,
sound card
memory
processor or heat sink

now here's the challenge. all the first stuff... for under $200.

can you do it? and have it all work together fine? provide the links and the total cost. just for suggestions, mind you. not a lazy *** who doesnt wanna do it himself. just some fun for guys out thre who need a challenge. good luck to all!

2007-06-27 08:58:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have an HP Deskjet 3745 printer that will not print anything. When I click print a window comes up that says "Before you can print, you need to select a printer. If you need to install a printer, either double-click the Add Printer icon or click the Find Printer... button located on the general tab of this dialogue."
Then I'll click Find Printer and type in the name of my printer, HP Deskjet 3745. Then when I click OK a windows comes up that says " Windows cannot connect to the printer. The print spooler service is not running."
So, my question is basically, what do I do? The printer is turned on, paper is in the printer, I have ink, and I think everything is hooked up properly. Please help me out

ThankYou

2007-06-27 08:50:37 · 5 answers · asked by Cool Guy 2 in Printers

I'm planning on building my computer, but I can't rely on Newegg for parts because I'm a Canadian, and they don't ship outside the US. Does anybody know any major Canadian online computer parts business?

2007-06-27 08:37:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Sometimes I get excellent, sometimes low

2007-06-27 08:36:11 · 3 answers · asked by Ting 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

My brother, in an attempt to keep the family off the computer changed the voltage switch on the back but now that its back to what it should be the computer won't turn on. I'm afraid he may have damaged the power supply. When the on button is pressed nothing at all happens. Any suggestions?

2007-06-27 08:36:07 · 4 answers · asked by cowboy_bebop_dixon 2 in Desktops

here is the computer

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8276661&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050053&id=1171671628685

2007-06-27 08:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by darkstar 2 in Desktops

I installed a new graphic card on my computer - XFX 8800 XXX 320 GTS. Then I installed windows XP Pro SP2 after total format of C:\. I installed the latest drivers and I'm getting very low FPS (5-30) in Quake 4, NFS Carbon and other games of similar requirements, at 1024x768, full details. I got Athlon 64 X2 4200, 2 Gb of 1000 Mhz RAM and 450 Chieftec power supply (a good make). What is going on? Why am I getting so poor number of FPS?

2007-06-27 08:24:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I pulled all the paper out, but it keeps telling me to open the back and pull out the jam. I've opened it several times. I've rebooted my computer several times. Nothing seems to get it over this obsession with jammed paper.

2007-06-27 08:16:18 · 2 answers · asked by auntb93 7 in Printers

I currently have amd duron(tm) 751 mhz with 768mb of ram. Is there a limit to what i can put in or can i put any processor in? I know there is a website that tells you what memory to upgrade is there one for processors? thanks

2007-06-27 07:57:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Whenever I turn on my computer (It's a kinda modern PC with Microsoft XP), my hard drive makes this weird noise, and then the screen comes up with all this stuff I don't understand. And at the bottom, it says SYSTEM BOOT FAILURE. And below it, it says, Insert Atapi CD-ROM and then press ENTER. I can't get on my computer and it's really frustrating! What do I do??

2007-06-27 07:56:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

So if you had say 100 PC's to inventory, and the memory type and speed is one part of the record I would need a software that will pull memory information from the system and may supply me with a result like :
This is PC2100 DDR2 mem , (okkkk I'll pay for it if it's not free) lol

2007-06-27 07:50:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a user who needs her old PS2 keyboard, her new PC is all USB (and yes, we've tried several USB to PS2 adaptors). Any suggestions? We have a serial port available too, but I haven't found an adaptor for that (other than a mouse adaptor which doesn't work with keyboards).

2007-06-27 07:46:35 · 2 answers · asked by CathApol 3 in Other - Hardware

now m not getting factory full space..on adding data above 1 gb ,data in storage device gets corrupted.Secondly on using SWISSKNIFE i formatted it again and now its showing 481MB of storage only . M in trouble coz its a new device and i want 4gb of space BACK . I want to recover its previous 4gb space . Is there any software which can help to regain 4gb factory space....PLZ !

2007-06-27 07:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by Rishabh 4 in Add-ons

2007-06-27 07:44:35 · 3 answers · asked by Pmasheila 1 in Printers

Hi, I'm trying to create a digital file to scan a photo of myself onto my computer, to put on a web page. Please if you know anything about how this is done, let me know. Include products best for dell computers.
Will give 5 stars best answer.

2007-06-27 07:40:54 · 4 answers · asked by KAT188 3 in Printers

I just moved, and when I plugged my monitor in, the color was uneven. The left part of the screen is grayscale, and it gradually fades into full color on the right.
Ideas on how to fix this, what to check, or if it can be fixed? The monitor is a Dell, about five years ago (the old bulky type, not flat panel). Thanks.

2007-06-27 07:40:06 · 3 answers · asked by feld-a-mundo 2 in Monitors

2007-06-27 07:39:29 · 2 answers · asked by John? 2 in Scanners

I'm looking into getting a new computer (desktop, not laptop) and I'm tired of all the BS that goes with windows. Are Apple/Mac computers better at fighting viruses, spyware etc? Are there any major compatability issues?

2007-06-27 07:37:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is Dell a good brand to buy a laptop from? If not, what is?

2007-06-27 07:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by Froggie 5 in Laptops & Notebooks