Hardware - June 2007

I'm looking for a fast, high-powered, versatile computer for video & photo editing. Should I go with a PC or a Mac? I know that I can get more computing power for less money with a PC, but Macs seem to be more suited for graphic work. For PCs or Macs, is there a particular model that is recommended for these tasks?

2007-06-13 01:52:41 · 5 answers · asked by fjgoodall 1 in Desktops

I mean: botherboard and components?

2007-06-13 01:48:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-06-13 01:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by saleem a 1 in Other - Hardware

Recently upgraded my 6600gt graphics card to an x850xt pe (agp). Ran 3DMark03 and my score went from 7800 to 12100 which was promising, but when it comes to games the performance increase is minimal, as an example, the Lost Coast benchmark score went from 65.32 to 67.62.
Another odditiy is that with my new card the average fps stays pretty much the same whether I'm playing in 800 x 600 resolution right up to 1280 x 1024. Is this an example of the CPU bottlenecking the graphics card? Here's the rest of my system:

AMD XP2600+ Mobile Barton @ 2.3Ghz
1GB PC3200 DDR RAM
250GB SATA HD

2007-06-13 01:35:40 · 4 answers · asked by nines_rodriguez 1 in Add-ons

Iam looking to buy a new processor which is best for gaming support intel or amd.And which motherboard is good for gaming

2007-06-13 01:22:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-06-13 01:17:38 · 3 answers · asked by toots62001 1 in Desktops

Is a ASUS NAGAMI2 Mobo compatible with socket 939 opteron x2 dual core processors?

2007-06-13 01:03:50 · 2 answers · asked by Slim Shady 3 in Desktops

2007-06-13 01:03:22 · 4 answers · asked by barbara c 1 in Desktops

I month ago I literally found my first laptop. It was in a box in my attic. Anyway I have been using it to surf the net, email etc., but my nephew wants it and I want to "spruce" it up. How much can be done?

Here are the specs: OS Name Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Version 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
System Model Latitude CPi A366ST
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 6 Stepping 10 GenuineIntel ~363 Mhz
BIOS Version Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A13

It has one USB 1.0 port and two of those card slots (I already put a wireless card in one), there is no Ethernet slot and the hard drive I am sorry to say is only 4GB (almost full). I think it is a Pentium II right now. Thanks for any help. Oh by the way I wont be doing any of these "upgrades" I have a geek squad near my house.

2007-06-13 00:19:08 · 10 answers · asked by larry.fowler40 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

how does a desk top computer with the switch turned off and unplugged for a month still have the correct date and time when turned on a month later

2007-06-13 00:11:02 · 8 answers · asked by a a 1 in Desktops

2007-06-13 00:03:19 · 9 answers · asked by starlight 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-12 23:54:43 · 3 answers · asked by Tdez 1 in Desktops

planned to by this printer for commercial purpose...for normal print, photo print and thermal paper print. Is it possible to print the above with HP 2600? Experts pls reply me.

2007-06-12 23:40:31 · 1 answers · asked by alrahathraguman 1 in Printers

Ok heres the story,

I'm looking at buying a new PC (only the actual base PC, no screens or keyboard or anything like that.
I want it to be quite fast with good graphics card and decent RAM.

First question: I know a lot of people with high spec computers have cooling.... does having a these powerful components generate more heat? Or do they run cooler than normal components because they do the job without really getting out of first gear?

Secondly: What options do I have when it comes to cooling? Advantages and disadvantages of each would be great

2007-06-12 23:39:28 · 3 answers · asked by bosswell2 1 in Desktops

Does anyone know of the name of what the printer type is that you use to print out onto transfer paper is? to make home made t shirts, i have no clue.

2007-06-12 23:28:49 · 3 answers · asked by brycem732 1 in Printers

My lexmark printer is not working and the tech support they are offering is not working. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to fix? The power will not come on. Lexmark tech support was contacted. they state that the power supply box is broken. They sent me another. I replaced with the old supply box, but to no avail. The new one did not work either. I contacted lexmark again. They stated that it must be the power supply box, since the box was not getting warm to the touch. They sent me another box. It still does not work.
Anyone have any ideas?
By the way, the printer is plugged directly into a wall, I have tried different outlets, and the green light that is on the power supply box is lit. The power supply box is warm.

2007-06-12 23:19:04 · 4 answers · asked by vcscallicoat 3 in Printers

Sometimes when I type the words do not appear for sometime and then they come altogether very quickly. When I play checkers and try to move the pawn it doesnt move and then it suddenly jumps to the place I want it to go. Its very distracting and often makes me lose the game because I cant concentrate and get frustrated with the movement of the pawn.Please help me if you can.Thanks.

2007-06-12 22:35:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the procesors fsb wats its function

2007-06-12 22:32:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

When I re-boot my computer, it starts up in safe mode I guess is what it's called.. where everything is really big and when I press my start it says some items cannot be shown. How do I get it back to normal?? I've restarted it like 6 times and no change. Thanks

2007-06-12 22:30:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Bianca
Helllppp!!!?
Everything on my screen is gigantic!!! How do I make them smaller again? When I mean everyting i dont mean just the icons and shortcuts on the desktop, i mean everything!!!!! how do i make it smalller? hhhheeeelllp!

what is a display driver???

how many pixels do i put it to??

i am on another computer now, because the other one got wrecked :(
the screen is black with a red box in the middle that says "out of range"
hellpp! wat do i do???

2007-06-12 22:16:47 · 9 answers · asked by Bianca 2 in Monitors

2007-06-12 22:09:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-06-12 21:50:06 · 7 answers · asked by Nuala 1 in Desktops

I noticed that professional video cards like nvidias quadro fx cost a lot more than even the newest GeForce 8 series cards, and was wondering what the difference is between video cards used for prerendered graphics and real-time rendering cards like the new GeForce 8 series? I mean, if I bought an nvidia quadro fx, would I be able to use it to play games, or just for 3d animation?

2007-06-12 21:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by Randolph 3 in Add-ons

I have and old datel computer with only 96.0 mb on it but i have a left over 512 mb sdram-133mhz-cl3 memory stick will that work on this computer and if so how do i install it ?
if not how can i put more memory on it ?

2007-06-12 20:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by Roc my boat 1 in Add-ons

what is hyperthreading in motherboard.what are the benefits

2007-06-12 20:07:52 · 3 answers · asked by ram 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to swipe off my entire computer and reinstall windows xp for a fresh start to erase a few viruses infecting my system. I have an inspiron 6000 labtop and did not receive cds with it. Can i reinstall it on this website and if so how??

Thanks for your responses.

2007-06-12 19:45:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

computer isa Gateway GT5432 Desktop PC
will it b able to run it and if not wat other graphics card can i use?

2007-06-12 19:30:22 · 4 answers · asked by andrey 1 in Add-ons

I bought a Dell that was around 1200 dollars. It has 2 GB ram, 256 Gforce MB graphics card, and 2.5 GHZ. Can you please tell me if this computer will support gaming well? For example Battlefield 2, Guild Wars, ect. I was pretty sure that I upgraded my Dell to a decent gaming computer, since the ram and graphic card are good enough for gaming.

2007-06-12 19:16:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

im planing to buy one and dont know wich one to get

2007-06-12 19:11:47 · 7 answers · asked by andrey 1 in Add-ons

Should I buy ATI X1650XT or Nvidia 8600GT? I am looking for a website to see this two verus, but I just can't seem to find...which is better?

2007-06-12 17:52:31 · 4 answers · asked by superman 2 in Add-ons