Hardware - June 2007

I'm looking to buy (build) a new computer in the next couple of months. I know I'm going to go with an intel processor; but i can't decide between dual (E6600/E6700) and the quad core (Q6600). The price difference between these chips is substantial and if I'm not going to gain much by upping the processor I'd rather sink the money into a nicer motherboard. Does anyone have any information regarding the differences in computing power between these chips. Thanks.

2007-06-26 02:25:15 · 6 answers · asked by Walter B 2 in Other - Hardware

i have recently obtained a laptop with C and D drives.
i did a memory check and i needed to update my memory
so i dont know how i did it but somewhere in my computer management i changed the memory settings for the D drive so it was the same as the C drive...min i cant remember...but max was about 1516 (and windows gave me the max figure recommendation)
now my memory check has come out OK
however ..would i be better off doing this "partition" thing...?

2007-06-26 02:17:00 · 9 answers · asked by tim 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-26 02:07:11 · 3 answers · asked by danielle r 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I took off the Intel fan on the motherboard and cleaned it with dust cleaner. I also cleaned the power supply with dust cleaner. Then I connected everything back and now my computer will startup for 5-10 seconds and shutdown right when I get passed the BIOS screen and get to the Windows XP waiting screen. Did I screw something up?

2007-06-26 02:05:05 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. F 2 in Desktops

Specs of the ATI:
Brand SAPPHIRE
Interface AGP 4X/8X
Chipset Manufacturer ATI
GPU Radeon X1950PRO
Core clock 580MHz
PixelPipelines 12(36 Pixel shader processor)
Memory Clock 1400MHz
Memory Size 512MB
Memory Interface 256-bit
Memory Type GDDR3
3D API
DirectX DirectX 9
OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
RAMDAC 400 MHz
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600
Cooler With Fan

Nvidia:
Brand XFX
Interface AGP 4X/8X
Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA
GPU GeForce 7600GT
Core clock 580MHz
PixelPipelines 12
Memory Clock 1500MHz
Memory Size 256MB
Memory Interface 128-bit
Memory Type GDDR3
3D API
DirectX DirectX 9
OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
RAMDAC 400 MHz
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600

Notice that the ATI has 512MB and the Nvidia has 256MB though they are about the same price. Which one is better for gaming? Links: Nvidia: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150210 ATI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102071

2007-06-26 01:57:00 · 4 answers · asked by The Computer Geek/Vet Tech 4 in Add-ons

please help me....my pc is XP...helm me please

2007-06-26 01:54:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

MY computer detail:

512mb of ram DDR, PC3200 (200 MHz), 512 MBytes, unknown brand
Ati radeon 9250
Core speed 1616.0 Mhz
multiplier x16.0
bus speed 101.0 Mhz
rated FSB 404.0 Mhz
chipset sis-650
windows Xp server pack 2


what is the thing that change my bus speed and what do i need to change here that need to be changed ? PLz help me out. Thank you

2007-06-26 01:37:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

my pc takes long time to boot after windows apeears in end up just a black screen.

specs:
os xp sp3
celeron 2.0 ghz
128mb ddr
40gb (2 partition)
inno3d 128mb 440mx

please do help me?

2007-06-26 01:21:03 · 5 answers · asked by Kristine J 1 in Desktops

2007-06-26 01:21:02 · 2 answers · asked by Kyong Ha 1 in Other - Hardware

I was planning to buy one when the Leopard comes out, but not if the prices stay the same.

When will apple drop its prices.

2007-06-26 01:16:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have NONE of the disks.
i don't have xp, i don't have the boot disk or anything.
no money to buy a new copy of windows either.
majorly need to reformat.. how can I?

2007-06-26 01:06:54 · 5 answers · asked by lisaaaax 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm buying a new machine, and I want to know whether it is worth having more RAM.

2007-06-26 01:01:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i want to upgrade my 512 ddr 3200 to more because i feel programs are running slowly mainly at startup..
i have to decide between adding an extra 512 mb or 2 extra 512 mb which will mean 1 gb..
the system is not new so i wonder if adding more than one stick of 512 mb is worth it..
please give me advice?

2007-06-26 00:58:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It's like formula 1, because its too fast, you need to change the tires frequently, coz it burns it.

2007-06-26 00:52:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kyong Ha 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-26 00:50:17 · 8 answers · asked by Kyong Ha 1 in Desktops

I think you can find it somewhere on a pc if you know where your looking... which I don't. Is it in a notepad file somewhere?

I have legit XP Pro, and have it on official CD... but am planning to format (after working out best way to format hard-drive of sensitive info).... and the cd-key might come in useful.

Thanks.

2007-06-26 00:47:23 · 12 answers · asked by Narky 5 in Desktops

I have tried everything I know and still have the problem the device manager says there is nothing wrong with any of my USB ports can anyone help

2007-06-26 00:09:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

its not a loose card as u dont even need to touch anything just keep retrying the power switch..maybe turning the psu on orr off though

2007-06-26 00:07:58 · 11 answers · asked by c p 2 in Desktops

2007-06-26 00:01:48 · 8 answers · asked by greg_novella 1 in Add-ons

2007-06-25 23:56:18 · 3 answers · asked by Onamor S 1 in Other - Hardware

My old desktop decided to die, and it crashes no matter what i do. So I wanted a new PC, and I wanted a laptop. I was thinking about buying the Sony Vaio VGN-AR41E which is due to come out at the end of the week or so. My brother said it was good. It costs 1,200 euro, which I thought was quite a lot, but reasonable as it is a Vaio laptop. Does anybody know anything about this laptop, or have any other suggestions? I live in Switzerland and I'm purchasing the laptop in Germany, hence it should be a laptop which i can get. Here is the website of Sony for the data of the laptop:
https://www.sonystyle.de/SonyStyle/catalog/setCurrentItem/(z_cua_accArea=z_cua_specs&xcm=PCM_b2ccrmstandard&z_cua_add=z_cua_fullspecs&layout=15_108_60_54_109_113_2&uiarea=2&ctype=areaDetails&next=seeItem&carea=43BA006C7FEF00AA000000002BC29B85&order=null&citem=43BA006C7FEF00AA000000002BC29B8545B74B3F0E340080020000002BC29B71&z_cua_sel_acc=)/.do

2007-06-25 23:55:19 · 8 answers · asked by .:Julia:. 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-25 23:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by rebelsrest74 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-25 23:42:48 · 4 answers · asked by ExpERT. 3 in Other - Hardware

have rebooted, updated, re-installed and all that yet the sound wont play. What cld be the problem?

2007-06-25 23:26:36 · 5 answers · asked by David O 1 in Add-ons

2007-06-25 23:11:42 · 8 answers · asked by Peripatetic 2 in Monitors

i have to start my pc 5 or 6 times befor my pc starts.after it starts there is no problem.please help.

2007-06-25 22:58:39 · 7 answers · asked by ExpERT. 3 in Other - Hardware

Which One is Fast need for a Computer?
a. Hardware
b. Software

(If ‘Hardware’ then tell way not ‘Software’? without Software no have value Hardware & same as without Hardware; Software valueless)

2007-06-25 22:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by Jackie 1 in Other - Hardware

If both are based on Dual cores, why is there a huge difference of price between the two desspite having the same cache and CPU speed?

2007-06-25 21:57:39 · 3 answers · asked by vidyuth 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Please Help Me!!!

2007-06-25 21:56:30 · 6 answers · asked by Miks 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Acer Laptops and HP Notebooks, which is better quality? I'm thinking of buying one from http://www.mynewlaptop.co.za

2007-06-25 21:49:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks