Hardware - June 2007

I installed a new hard drive in my computer, its installed and its in the device manager list. But I cant open the hard drive, its not there. Its not on the my computer screen.

2007-06-17 06:16:00 · 8 answers · asked by em97_98 1 in Other - Hardware

I can only at present set a system restore to 3 months a go, any one know how i can go much further ? i have backed up all my files and want to get my pc back to its original settings

2007-06-17 06:14:57 · 9 answers · asked by chromosone4 3 in Desktops

2007-06-17 06:04:40 · 10 answers · asked by shootin_star 2 in Add-ons

2007-06-17 06:02:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm not sure if others would agree but this card is extremely difficult install.

Here's my first question: How can I disable the onboard graphics of my mobo? I can't get the card running in the first place, because the onboard graphics keeps on coming back. I just get a black screen when I turn on my PC even, though I have uninstalled the S3 ProSavage DDR already, placed in radeon on the AGP slot (and yes connected my monitor to radeon)

My system specs:
Windows XP Professional SP2
MSI P4MAM-V MoBo
Intel Celeron 2.0GHz and 256mb of RAM
VIA Chipset P4M266
Phoenix BIOS (it says "version 6.00 PG 12-23-2004")

I don't think it's power related 'cause I got it working the other day but I think I did something really bad 'cause my system wouldn't boot and I had to use system restore. Now I can't get the card working again.

and BTW, I will be asking about the driver later. Thanks to anyone who will respond...

2007-06-17 05:51:40 · 4 answers · asked by Dan S 1 in Add-ons

It uses a rechargable battery. I don't know what type? Thanks.

2007-06-17 05:46:18 · 2 answers · asked by InvisibleWar 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

and, no, i am not screwing with the registry or anything else...its the computer...its not me...

2007-06-17 05:21:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I hear there are routers out ther that can do this and software our there to install in my laptop. Which way do I go and what equipment do I buy, thanks guys, Fletch, fbooger49@yahoo.com

2007-06-17 05:20:20 · 2 answers · asked by fletcher h 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the difference between CD-R & CD-RW. Why it is not possible to erase any file from CD-R? I want to know whether it is linked with hardware or software?

2007-06-17 05:17:46 · 6 answers · asked by Dr. Homo sapiens 2 in Add-ons

this is a dell dimension 4550 computer running win xp sp2

2007-06-17 05:09:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-06-17 05:01:43 · 16 answers · asked by CD 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The case and everything is new, but I'd like to know if the insides are somehow refurbished...
should I be worried about refurb'd parts?

2007-06-17 04:57:13 · 9 answers · asked by wildspiderman 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-17 04:43:17 · 4 answers · asked by George D 1 in Monitors

My Inspiron 700m is a little over two years old, and now the monitor is flickering with huge bands of color, sometimes the color bands stay unless I press on the monitor. In some positions the whole monitor is white-washed, so I can barely see anything. Is my computer dying? Is there anything I can do to fix this, or is it time to buy a new notebook? Thanks.

2007-06-17 04:38:38 · 1 answers · asked by slp2b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-17 04:38:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

For graphics card which one should I get? The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra or the XFX 7950 GX2 QUAD SLI. I heard their both good, but what are the differences? For sound card which one should I get? The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite or the Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum. Give me information that I might need to knoe about the cards. Thanks a lot!

2007-06-17 04:35:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Ok, round 2. My computer, gateway with windows xp home pentium 4 processor 1.5oghz 512mb ram, randomly freezes up whenever the heck it feels like it. When it does freeze up, there is nothing I can do except hold the power button in until it resets. there are no windows error messages, no blue screen of death, no start up in safe mode. Sometimes it freezes while booting, other times it freezes after being idle for some time. After I reset it and reboot, I can resume work normally. I have run spybot, avast!, ccleaner, and superantispyware. Yesterday, I took the leap and reinstalled windows, took the memory out and reinstalled in opposite slots, reinstalled all ms windows updates along with windows live one care, sp2, IE7 and a few misc other downloads. It was working great last night but then after is sat idle for a few hours it froze again. The 20 gb hdd is less than half full, and the memory appears like it is not being overloaded. Any ideas?

2007-06-17 04:34:02 · 8 answers · asked by bbking48507 5 in Desktops

I currently have 1x512 MB DDR2 533 MHz RAM.
Am planning to upgrade it to either 1 GB or 1.5 GB RAM...i have 2 options....

Add 1x512MB ( Total system mem becomes 1 GB and runs in dual channel mode)

OR

Add 1x1GB ( Total system mem becomes 1.5 GB but will run in single channel mode)

My usage is general work related applications like oracle/ visual studio and some 3d/video stuff....
besides am also a gaming enthusiast ;)...though not a hardcore gamer....

Pls recommend which option would be suitable for my machine and my usage....will the dual channel 1gb give better performance than 1.5 gb single...if yes then by what percentage ?
-RiMot

Windows Vista Ultimate
CORE2DUO E6300
Asus P5LD2-VM (Intel 945G)
Samsung 512 MB DDR2 533 Mhz
Hitachi 160 GB Sata

2007-06-17 04:31:48 · 4 answers · asked by RiMot 1 in Desktops

every hour i get a low memory warning from my task bar,it`s a yellow triangle with a warning sign in the middle ,when i try to see what this is,,the triangle dissapears,it is playing havoc with my pc,any help please.

2007-06-17 03:45:17 · 6 answers · asked by bigplops 2 in Desktops

I'm a graphic design student looking to upgrade my dell latitude d600 until I can buy another computer. My laptop is completely factory.. and has 512 ram. I know you can never have too much ram but I just want to make sure I'm getting the hardware for my laptop to improve it for this problem.

I already know what memory I need and costs.. just looking for a general answer. Usually its Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash.

2007-06-17 03:30:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am a student and the prices for a brand new Apple Macbook or Macbook pro are too pricey, i was whondering if there are any bargain online stores (with uk) that provide a better deal ,clearance macs, reconditioned, open boxed or second hand Apple computers/laptops
If any one has found such a thing then please let me know! and any other suggestions are much appreciated,
thanks.

2007-06-17 03:28:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i recently upgaded to windows vista even though i only have 512mb

2007-06-17 03:07:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i HAVE A PENTIUM 111 NOT 1111

2007-06-17 02:49:50 · 6 answers · asked by al_bresler 1 in Desktops

In computers what's the meaning of XPS???

2007-06-17 02:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by DARKSTAR 3 in Desktops

i hv 80 gb hdd, and i am using winxp sp2. i hv currently 4 partitions with 20 gb each..but my c drive is already only 40% free. if i format and keep only 3 partitions with c drive as 40 gb..will it b helpful concerning the speed and performence.....and i hope it does not hv any adverse affect on my system..

2007-06-17 02:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by seasikh 1 in Add-ons

If my new Motherboard supports DDR2 800Mhz and I have DDR2 667Mhz can I use my RAM on this new one?

2007-06-17 02:27:01 · 11 answers · asked by Gus F 3 in Other - Hardware

if the telephone line is not ????

2007-06-17 01:53:36 · 9 answers · asked by Dolly Blue 6 in Desktops

i have
3.00 ghz processor
1gb of ram
nvidia geforce fx 5200 256 mb graphic card
and windows xp

2007-06-17 01:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm buying a windows laptop soon, but I'm not sure how much memory to get--either 1 or 2 GB. On the website, there are 2 kinds of RAM for each-- 553 mhz and 667 mhz. Which one should I get? What do these numbers mean? I plan to use the computer only for word-processing, surfing the web, watching movies (no gaming).

2007-06-17 01:44:21 · 7 answers · asked by Ross S 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-17 01:43:32 · 7 answers · asked by prankstar25 6 in Desktops