Hardware - June 2007

2007-06-19 06:52:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I recently Built a computer for a friend but I dont know what price to sell it at. Can someone help? Here's what I put into it. All new parts.
80 G Hard Drive
512 MB RAM
3.1 GHz Processor
Case
DVD Drive
Power Supply
5500 Geforce Nvidia with 256 MB

2007-06-19 06:46:48 · 8 answers · asked by dmaster225 1 in Desktops

secondary hard disk, has data on it, need the data. put the disk in my secondary caddy, am told that disk management can see it.

took it home, put it in my hard drive caddy, cant se the drive. any ideas? i need the data on this disk and $260 to start at geek squad is ridiculous.

thanks.

2007-06-19 06:39:30 · 7 answers · asked by JBC 3 in Other - Hardware

I just bought this motherboard. I'm a budget gamer and i am from Curacao.
So could anybody help me.It has a PCI express but itis a low class mobo for me i think.
Mobo specs are:
Processor: Intel core 2 duo 6600
Ram: 2GB DDR2 533 Corsair
Logitech Z-5300e
Know i like to buy a 8500,8600 series or 8800.
What do you think ???

2007-06-19 06:38:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-06-19 06:37:41 · 6 answers · asked by claudia c 1 in Add-ons

and I will not turn back on until it is cool to the touch. Is there anything that I can do on my own (without parting qith my dear laptop while it is serviced)? It is a Toshiba Satellite A105. I purchased it last April. I know, it's ancient, but besides this, it's been perfect. Thanks so much!!!

2007-06-19 06:36:22 · 10 answers · asked by Kate v.7.0 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-19 06:34:34 · 2 answers · asked by Andrew R 1 in Add-ons

This is Yahoo Answers backgroup history of problem:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuJEpv8y.lSuEPDsddHHsb_sy6IX?qid=20070619081033AAiykAR

I have reason to believe these are the safest options:

a) Remove the hard-drive, add it to another functional unit and transfer all the data to external portable hard-drive. Once data is secured, then do a complete re-install of operating system on problem computer.

b) Create Windows startup disk, use disk at startup effectively bypassing the "broken" startup files. Once into computer, manually move important data to external portable hard-drive.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6031733.html (Option #1)

Does this second option risk any further problems or loss of data??? I can't risk the loss of any data.

What is my safest option? I am under no time-contraints to do either option. Either action would be performed by knowledgable computer techie.

Any additional comments or things to be aware of?

2007-06-19 06:14:10 · 7 answers · asked by Malvaro 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-19 06:11:25 · 11 answers · asked by krazy_sanders 1 in Desktops

I am considering upgrading RAM by 1 GB and a 1GB flashdisk is quite a bit cheaper than 1GB DDR Memory. But I'm wondering if the flashdisk option is as efficient.

2007-06-19 06:04:53 · 2 answers · asked by thendi_100 1 in Desktops

I am looking to buy a 250G external hard drive for my (somewhat elderly) PC, as it only has 10G internal memory.

All the ones I have seen say that they run via a USB 2.0 connection. My questions are, therefore:


1) How do I know if I have USB 2.0 ports on my PC??

2) If I don't have USB 2.0 ports, will the external hard drive still work?


I don't want to pay out for a new hard drive if it won't work!

Thanks in advance.

2007-06-19 06:03:39 · 7 answers · asked by smee_1972 5 in Add-ons

Laptop gets extremely hot and cuts off by itself it does this about after a hour or two of use, warranty on computer just ended 4 days ago. I had a piece of candy near the computer and it melted

2007-06-19 05:59:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a laptop that I recently had to reinstall windows on, I used a ghost backup from a desktop computer, which worked fine, but some of the letter keys assigned numbers also, when hit (without a modifier key) give numbers. Is there any way of remapping them or getting Windows to recognise it's a laptop keyboard, not a PS2 MS natural one?

2007-06-19 05:58:34 · 1 answers · asked by madmarkuk2003 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to do transcription on my home PC. I have the foot pedal, but when I plug it in to the USB port, I don't even get a prompt that the PC recognizes new hardware. I really need this thing to work.

2007-06-19 05:53:10 · 2 answers · asked by Mercy 6 in Add-ons

is there anything i can use without getting a landline telephone

2007-06-19 05:42:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop came with a wireless internet adapter and I was wondering when the time came how could I replace it since it is installed inside the computer. Thanks.

2007-06-19 05:42:16 · 5 answers · asked by tdb_28 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

okay so here's the thing, spycrush.net or .com installed spyware into my computer so i can buy their program to delete, i'm not willing to do that because that's unfair business and shouldnt have been done in the first place. Now i'm stuck with a pc full of spyware and no matter how much i scan and quarantine the backdoor cant be rid of. so now i want to reformat my pc but i dont have the startup disk...so i was wondering if i can use my back up files in my D drive to reboot it instead. I dont know much about computers so if anyone can help me i'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

2007-06-19 05:36:54 · 4 answers · asked by kit 1 in Desktops

2007-06-19 05:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I was shouting into my desktop pc's microphone on skype when it suddenly stopped working. Is it possible that the shouting could have damaged it? causing it to stop working completely?

2007-06-19 05:29:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I had a question about the 160gb hard drives and 2gb of memorey apple uses in there macbooks. Does any body know the exaxt brands they use???

2007-06-19 05:28:54 · 6 answers · asked by AppleGuy 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

How do I get the Ricoh AP3800C printer to print w/ duplex on mac osx using things like quark, etc?

2007-06-19 05:11:41 · 2 answers · asked by centerfolddesign 1 in Printers

2007-06-19 05:08:49 · 6 answers · asked by Austin 1 in Monitors

I need to find a driver for my sound card. In my device manager it just says "multimedia audio controller" with a big yellow question mark under "other devices". How can I find out which driver I need and how to install it?

2007-06-19 05:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by whydewyouask@sbcglobal.net 2 in Desktops

If power consumption is not a criteria, i.e. if one can afford it, is it better to keep the PC (not the Monitor) ON all the time even if it's not being used ? Does it provide better thermal stability of all the components in the cabinet by keeping the power ON, instead of switching on / off as and when required ? If it's advisable to keep the PC ON all the time - is it suggestive for all weather conditions ? If not, upto which temperature is it OK ?

2007-06-19 05:02:21 · 7 answers · asked by Mouktik Sarkar 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-19 04:55:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-06-19 04:51:09 · 4 answers · asked by Austin 1 in Monitors

2007-06-19 04:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by Austin 1 in Monitors

2007-06-19 04:45:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Not all the time, and I can't figure out why some do and some don't. Part two, I can't delete them while I am in the "select a picture' mode. So I can't get rid of them. (in that area)

2007-06-19 04:45:33 · 1 answers · asked by the-nurse 2 in Desktops

I recently had a potential hardware failure and am bracing myself for the possibility of buying an entire new computer. I am a gamer that would utilize heavy processing power.

What would better suit my needs (RAM would be same):
a) P4 with HT 641 - 3.20GHz - 2MB cache - video Shared
b) Pentium D 935 - 3.20GHz - 2 x 2MB - video Shared
c) some AMD model, a few years ago they used to perform better than the equivalant Pentium processor. Not sure it's the same today.

Are e-Machines still to be avoided today? any other factors I should consider?

Please try to explain your reasoning, I want to logically understand why your choice would be best.

2007-06-19 04:35:37 · 7 answers · asked by Malvaro 2 in Desktops