Hardware - June 2007

Alright. I have decided to go ahead with my new motherboard. while i'm at it, i'll get a new video card, but i need to choose a power suplly. no idea how. any suggestions for using these items:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130048


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130062

a link would be great.

2007-06-22 03:05:15 · 7 answers · asked by niftygecko 1 in Other - Hardware

Got myself a new Videocard (Winfast PX-8800 Nvidia) only to discover that the screen wont "boot up" properly. First the led indicator turns green like normal then it says "power saving mode" and it turns yellow. Then it turns green again but there's no image what so ever. I can still hear that windows boots up ok if i let it boot all the way. Tried both monitor ports on the card. +12v cable is connected. Flashed the BIOS but no luck. My comp works perfectly with my old card PNY Nvidia 7900GT.

I took my new videocard to my friend who has the same one and it worked there?! Now, my friend has a CRT 19" screen and i have a 19" TFT. I read through the motherboard manual and doesnt seem like theres any jumpers i shall move or anything considering mother board supports SLI. (M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition, Nforce Nvidia 500).

I'm starting to suspect it's my motherboard that is defect? Any suggestions? Please help, this is very frustrating!

2007-06-22 02:56:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

This problem just started. I have been successful in printing address, using envelope icon on taskbar, ever since I have had my computer--over 4 years.

2007-06-22 02:52:19 · 3 answers · asked by hippo 1 in Printers

2007-06-22 02:51:58 · 7 answers · asked by Copy_10-4 1 in Desktops

Will it be easy to take it to the store and let them do it, or is it easy enough to do it myelf.

2007-06-22 02:46:27 · 6 answers · asked by queen 1 in Add-ons

and I'm getting a new one. i figured that since I've been wanting to upgrade the system for a while now, that I should buy a better board now rather than an exact replacement. I have a Dell system (if it makes any difference) and I was wondering if 1). I can use a non-Dell board with it, and 2) If so, any reccomendations?

PS: I AM sure that it's the mother board, not the power supply (people always ask, "Are you sure it's not the power supply?"

2007-06-22 02:31:57 · 5 answers · asked by niftygecko 1 in Other - Hardware

I hav tried to reformat my HD (to get rid of Vista and load XP) but as my copy of XP from previous PC is an earlier Windows version it won't let me do it...I have heard recently that Dell are now selling Inspiron 6400's with the choice of Vista or XP (a choice that did not exist when I bought mine a few months ago) so does anyone know if Dell will now exchange for XP version (if one has full warranty and support etc.)?

2007-06-22 02:19:07 · 6 answers · asked by TW 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-22 02:18:42 · 7 answers · asked by Tina B 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I saw one it is ExternalUSB 2.0& NEC 16x &18X DVD +- R/RW Burner Dual Layer How does this work what does dual mean?

2007-06-22 02:12:14 · 4 answers · asked by Mary M 1 in Add-ons

I always read Arab news online until this week where I was given paper of year 2003. As for the other papers,eg: ABC news, BBC news & The Star , I've no problem. Can it be due to a short circuit cutting off all electricity supply to all electric items. At that point of time my laptop was on & got cut off too. Please help!!!

2007-06-22 01:57:50 · 2 answers · asked by omra237 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-22 01:49:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am planning to upgrade 1GB or 2GM but i don't know the maximum RAM my laptop can hold.

2007-06-22 01:30:10 · 8 answers · asked by bballPlaya 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm installing an Athlon 3200 processor into a PC that ran an Athlon 2400. I know for a fact a 3200 will run.
What I don't know is will I have to make any adjustments to the BIOS, or will the system just plug and play?

2007-06-22 01:24:27 · 14 answers · asked by Cobeck 2 in Other - Hardware

Im not a pro pc user neither a noob do please dont post answers like maybe its your speakers or whatever wierd answers some nubs post...

2007-06-22 00:39:41 · 5 answers · asked by shorty_the_wise 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-22 00:27:28 · 4 answers · asked by HelpMeProgram 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-22 00:24:55 · 5 answers · asked by roytolu 1 in Monitors

I have a dell latitude 600 and when I turn it on for the first 15 to 20 min I keep hearing a clicking sound from the proximal left corner of the keyboard it seems to me from the hard drive.It then disappears, or becomes less frequent. any suggestions?

2007-06-21 23:11:55 · 4 answers · asked by timbi 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a emachines windows vista...and the other day it was in my room but we moved it into the living room after we got it all plugged in and put together we started it and now the color is messed up...we didnt change any settings or anything...its just the red and pink and stuff is like a greyish color...its really bothering me how can i fix this??? i tried messing with the color thing on the side and everything and nothing is working please help thanks

2007-06-21 22:22:14 · 4 answers · asked by sara b 1 in Monitors

ive currently bought a mobo an its a ASUS crosshair Motherboard V2 R.O.G NF590 SLI, and i'm jus wondering if this grahics card will be compapatible with it, its a NVIDIA GEFORCE 6800 GT 256MB PCI EXPRESS, i was going to buy the NVidia 8800GTX 768MB graphics card ? but cant afford it, cos its like £300 +, thanks daz

2007-06-21 22:00:30 · 5 answers · asked by daz g 1 in Other - Hardware

I got a computer with a 1 GHz processor.
It has got a 512MB Ram

What is the best FSB speed for it

it is currently running in 100

How these things determine the speed of the computer...

2007-06-21 21:32:34 · 3 answers · asked by Mlin11 2 in Desktops

i want to install vista on my harddisk. i insert the cd, connect harddisk. now i need to change the boot order to:
1. CD-ROm (which i cn do)
2. My harddisk

In the boot devices list are the following things:
-Removable Storage
Legacy Floppy Drives
-Hard Drive
IC25NO20ATMR04-0-(PM)
CR-ROM Drive
IBA 4.0.2 Slot o240

my question - which one of these is mr harddisk? i assumed it'll be in removable storage, but there's only floppy drive there. ne1 cn help?

2007-06-21 21:22:22 · 7 answers · asked by u don't kno me 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-21 21:14:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-06-21 21:13:24 · 3 answers · asked by f j 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-21 21:07:17 · 13 answers · asked by iluvlife 1 in Monitors

Intel Pentium D or Intel Core 2 Duo?

Or is there a better intel brand processor than these 2 I listed?

2007-06-21 20:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by jmr_487 2 in Desktops

2007-06-21 20:18:58 · 6 answers · asked by moose 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-21 20:13:45 · 3 answers · asked by steve w 1 in Printers

I have recently purchased a ASUS P5K Motherboard which has ATI Crossfire technology.But I have purchased a Nvidia 8800GTS 320Mb graphics card because of its performance & value over an ATI offering.I am on the verge of getting my hands on another 8800GTS 320Mb card for a steal(My friend is upgrading to a 8800GTX,so he is selling his GTS).I would like to buy his card but I am not sure if my MB will support SLI.Is there anyway to run 2 Nvidia cards in SLI mode on a Crossfire Motherboard.If it is possible then can anyone please tell the procedure to go about doing so.Thanx in advance..

2007-06-21 19:44:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Like is there any way of doing harsware damage to the system motherboard or any addon for example if i short the pin VCC and GND in the serial port can u give me some idea ???

2007-06-21 19:26:59 · 10 answers · asked by JOHN DAS 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am Jacquard designer, i am having problem in printing my Monitor simulation colors on my printer, the colors i see on my monitor screen i cant print them ?i m currently using Hp photosmart 5180 .

2007-06-21 18:48:01 · 5 answers · asked by RMS 3 in Printers