Hardware - June 2007

I think the most intensive computer game I will play is Medieval 2 Total War. I like mainly strategies. I found this computer that I could buy:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10086399&catid=

That one says it has a 256mb card, and so does Medieval 2. Will it be adaquate? If not what kind of card should I look for to play strategies?

2007-06-15 11:04:52 · 3 answers · asked by Michael G 2 in Add-ons

2007-06-15 10:55:39 · 5 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

cpu speed 2412 mhz

2007-06-15 10:47:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-06-15 10:43:42 · 1 answers · asked by J Pudin' 1 in Add-ons

An internal HD, that you wanna store for use in a later time. What would be the best means to protect the HD?

2007-06-15 10:36:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm trying to talk on my Yahoo IM but for some reason I can hear them but they can not hear me.

2007-06-15 10:20:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-15 10:04:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-15 09:51:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

toners that cost 60 dollars in store cost 8 dollars on ebay from sellers with good feedback..
whats that about?..
should i go for 8 rather than 60?i would sure love to save that much..
is this possible?..

2007-06-15 09:45:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

for example; I am buying a new Mother Board and I see it says Four Available PATA Connectors and Dual SATA Connectors so does that mean that the PATA = IDE?

2007-06-15 09:24:34 · 9 answers · asked by Andrew 2 in Other - Hardware

I do. I wish I could just choose one.

2007-06-15 09:18:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Basically I want to know the best, I think it's called, "processing speed" like in gHz. 2.2 or 2.4 or just 2 or what?
I'm going to buy a seperate, better graphics card, but what about RAM? Is a gig of RAM alright?
Please nobody tell me to go buy an Alienware or equivalent computer, I don't want to pay THAT much. Also if it matters, I play strategies and role-players.

2007-06-15 09:08:13 · 6 answers · asked by Michael G 2 in Desktops

Im looking to build a decent gaming pc, but Im having trouble deciding if I should go with an INTEL Core 2 Duo 1.86Ghz/1066Mhz or an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ (2.8ghz/2000mhz)? Please pick one and give detailed answers

2007-06-15 09:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by pakman60089 2 in Desktops

I am a SimCity 4 Deluxe player, and I have brought this game for 2 months. Recently, my computer had "broken" down, and I was required to bring this computer to a technician to fix it up. The technician seemed to have no knowledge at all, and what he did was "re-install" Windows XP , which I could do that myself. Afterward, I re-install SimCity 4, and I could still play it, even though I lost all my cities. Then one day, my sister had "broken" down the computer again, and by my own self, I was able to fix it, but "split" the computer into two, so that my computer had two sets of XP running. I then re-install my SimCity game, but found that I could not play the game anymore. There was an error message saying "Hardware Driver Error - Could not initialize DirectDraw". Well, I had installed DirectX 9 already, and also, I have tried the DXSETUP on the disc. With the help of DXDIAG, I was able to find out my video card was missing ever since the technician fixed my computer.

2007-06-15 09:05:53 · 2 answers · asked by PSW Learner 1 in Add-ons

2007-06-15 09:05:29 · 3 answers · asked by abu_george_2005 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

to buy their stupid software to clear it off ,Why haven't someone put a virus on the FBI computer

2007-06-15 08:55:42 · 7 answers · asked by latoya r 3 in Desktops

I have the I/OMagic GigaBank 250 mb external hard drive and it has been working great since I first purchased it (roughly 6 months ago), but just recently, it does not even power on. I double check the chords and outlets to see if anything is loose but unfortunately, nothing is wrong. I try different sockets in different rooms and still nothing. What is wrong? What should I do?

2007-06-15 08:43:52 · 5 answers · asked by dumbintellect 2 in Add-ons

i have a geforce 7600gt with a amd64 3200+ and 1.5gb of ddr400 ram
however when i play my games bought on dvd/cd they play fine,good smooth graphics/frame rates.however if i download a game,especially racing games soem of them stutter and jump which is annoying
why does this happen,i could understand this with a radeon 9250 or a geforce 4mmx,but the 7600gt is a good card
could this have anything to do with my psu(400watt) being borderline as a compatible power supply
any advice would be appreciated
cheers guys!

2007-06-15 08:34:37 · 6 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

2007-06-15 08:22:10 · 6 answers · asked by shawno 1 in Monitors

And what's the difference between physical and virtual memory? Thanks.

2007-06-15 08:20:12 · 7 answers · asked by Alice K 7 in Desktops

2007-06-15 08:06:51 · 1 answers · asked by biggestcubsfan 1 in Desktops

I dont have the windows cd anymore how do I do this, do i have to order a new one? Or is there another way to completely take everything off? How?

2007-06-15 08:03:53 · 7 answers · asked by Tim H 1 in Desktops

Have windows Vista, & want to install Lexmark Z515,even tho its USB connection it won't install, sick of trying any ideas?

2007-06-15 08:02:54 · 7 answers · asked by H1976 5 in Printers

I want something that allows me to write on a pad then transfer the information into word or some other program. I know there is a laptop with this capibility, but I want something to attach to my desk computer.

2007-06-15 07:58:59 · 3 answers · asked by hiswife 1 in Other - Hardware

I just want to know, just in case it happens to me.

2007-06-15 07:52:27 · 10 answers · asked by Michael R 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-15 07:50:00 · 3 answers · asked by surbhit 1 in Other - Hardware

hp deskjet3920

2007-06-15 07:48:37 · 9 answers · asked by toothydumers jud 1 in Printers

Lately when I play games on my computer, it would last for about 5-10 minutes, then my comp would freeze. Even when I press the window button or Alt+Tab, nothing works, my computer just stopped responding. When this happen, I can only shut off my computer the wrong way. This doesn't just happen when I play games, but also when I'm browsing the webs, using other programs in my computer. Just that the comp freezes a lot more often when I play game. Anyone know what is going on?

2007-06-15 07:39:16 · 6 answers · asked by Rei 1 in Desktops

I want to know if the fsb of the cpu is related to ddr2 speed

2007-06-15 07:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by valentt1n 1 in Desktops

e6600 2.4 C2D, 2gig ocz ddr2-800 ram, 7600gt 256 ddr3 videocard, 160 sata and 320 sata, 3x 80mm fans, 1 cold cathode strip

2007-06-15 07:23:47 · 4 answers · asked by Zeros T 1 in Other - Hardware