Hardware - July 2007

you know, usually, RAM is specified by xxxMHz, xxxMB, ECC or nonECC.

bits move from the FSB, through the RAM to the CPU, right?
now, what does the frequency of the RAM(the xxxMHz that they scream about in the ads) do during the transfer.
answer specifically for DDR2 SDRAMs.
case study:
if a PC is CPU 1.6GHz Duo Centrino tech, FSB 800MHz, RAM 1.0GB, 667MHz DDR2.
the ram is the slowest, right? now, what does this 667MHz do in relation to the transfer of bits btw the CPU and the motherboard. remember it is DDR2, so it works 2x on each FSB cycle
please explain simply...
thanks.

2007-07-28 06:12:47 · 1 answers · asked by D *)sukky 3 in Other - Hardware

ok, We know that RAM usually is 333MHz or 450, 667 or even 800MHz, and CPU speeds are usually 1.8GHz or 3.0GHz.

but what is the usual motherboard main speed, the FSB speed range?

Also, is the FSB the North Bridge in the Accelerated Hub Architecture?

2007-07-28 05:59:34 · 5 answers · asked by D *)sukky 3 in Other - Hardware

hi

I have a Sony Vaio VGC-M1 and I've no sound driver can someone help me out please? I download Realtek but that doesnt work.

Thanks

2007-07-28 05:46:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Yesterday I asked this question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgjpMGZUtmIZikMW78EdcQrsy6IX?qid=20070727115724AAJ3hgr

And I think I might just give it a shot. If the printer head is on the cartridge, would it really destroy my printer?

I have a canon ip1800 printer, how do I open the cartridge?

Is there anything I can do to thin the ink before adding the metallic powder?

2007-07-28 05:45:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

It took me a long time to figure it out but I did

2007-07-28 05:39:45 · 3 answers · asked by agcwins 1 in Printers

My hard drive just went kaput. If I get a new one and install it, how do I extract the information from the old one to put onto my new one? Is this possible? Please help.

2007-07-28 05:30:08 · 4 answers · asked by Lance Goodie 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm a gamer, into hard core gaming. I would like a card that can run most games maxed, but low price. Which one would you recommend? Which one is faster when it comes to great gaming. I know the 7900 has 256-bit and the 8600 has dx10 capibilities. I play games like GTR2, Obilvion, CS , HL2: EP1, all need for speed games, San andreas, DiRT, etc. I've heard that the 8600 has a memory bandwidth of 22gb/s while the 7900 has a memory bandwidth of 44 gb/s.

Which one do you think is best for me?

2007-07-28 05:21:20 · 3 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Add-ons

I am comparing it with the AMD Turion 64 x2 processor.

2007-07-28 05:05:36 · 3 answers · asked by Francis B 1 in Desktops

ok heres the deal
apple decided to put mini-dvi inputs on there comps

so i need atleast two components to connect my tv to my macbook, for watching movies, or to game on a bigger screen.

it sounds easy, but its not because apples mini-dvi to dvi thing is only 6 inches long,, and i need it to be like 6 feet long.. also i would like to use the hdmi input on my tv, because i think it will give a better picture. if you know it doesnt matter please tell me. fyi-- my tv is only a 20'', but i need good quality for gaming.
i have tried looking around on amazon for female adapters and whatnot, but its too confusing for me.

pleaseee!! someone help! i need details and places to buy the components.
thanks.

2007-07-28 05:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by stefen h 2 in Monitors

My husband's desktop Dell 4600 PC needs the motherboard replaced in it, is this something we can do ourselves? I had it at a technicians place, but Dell is giving him the "run-a-round" about getting the part for him. So he don't want to fix it now. How can we fix this problem, short of buying a new computer. We really can't afford a new one right now. Would a different brand motherboard work? Can we do the work ourselves? How hard is it? Any and all information would be great appreciated. Thanks and God bless. ♥

2007-07-28 04:54:51 · 3 answers · asked by mawma7 3 in Desktops

2007-07-28 04:12:50 · 3 answers · asked by madz276 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-07-28 04:08:00 · 4 answers · asked by Debbieo 1 in Monitors

I am going to buy the E6850 chip as the price is MUCH lower than the top Quad-core chip and the performance differences are neglible. ...however, as Quad Core support games are going to be released in the next few years or so, I would hate to have to buy a new computer to take full advantage of it. Are there any motherboards that support the 1333MHz FSB and are easily upgradeable to a quad-core chip when the prices drop?

2007-07-28 04:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by Uzi900 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-07-28 04:00:09 · 2 answers · asked by runner1 6 in Other - Hardware

I'm a person who likes to listen to some music, look at pics and watch some movies. I definitely don't need vista on this PC so that's out of the question. I doubt I'll be using it for any gaming. I need a computer that'll be good for surfing the net. I also want to use word, excel, powerpoint and many other necessary programs. As anybody, I don't want this comuter to crash out of nowhere. I think the most memory I'll need on this computer is 40GB.

Can anybody give me an estimate on how much will this kind of PC cost me? For a bonus (higher chance for 5 points) give me a link to an exisiting PC that will fulfill my needs.

2007-07-28 03:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by mocool13 2 in Desktops

I am looking to buy a laptop from tesco's and seen 2 I like, one is HP Pavillion DV6355 and the other is a Gateway MT6839B. I need it for a media course at college so it needs to have usb and firewire, etc. They both have this but which one is the better brand. Please help.

2007-07-28 03:23:12 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel Louise 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I thought I had a 350 watt psu but now I realize that I'm an idiot and only have 250 watts (not recommended for a 7950GT video card). My computer has had a few random restarts but usually overnight and not when I was actually taxing the system.

This morning I come to the computer login screen even though I hadn't restarted last night (this makes me suspect the psu). So I try to log in and then click.... off the computer goes.

Now when I try to boot up I'm only getting partial response such the led's turning on and the fan for both the heat sink and the psu.

I would like for someone to confirm my suspicions, tell me what and idiot I am for installing a 7950 on a 250 watt power supply, and maybe tell me if there's likely to be any damage to my hardware from a couple of restarts that I tried while troubleshooting.

2007-07-28 03:15:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i plan to keep my pc on like for 6 months, will this damage it?

2007-07-28 03:04:29 · 9 answers · asked by Chukuta 1 in Desktops

my printer is not recognizing anything i am asking him to do. he prints averything is white
how can i do????? please help me. thanks

2007-07-28 02:34:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

looked at the minimum requirements for a game i will order, our pc's RAM is 248mb (yes i know its terrible), and the minimum req. for the game is 256mb RAM.
Does it matter if i'm 8mb out??? everything else is covered (graphics card etc.)

2007-07-28 01:41:55 · 5 answers · asked by Jon 3 in Other - Hardware

thinking of upgrading from my 15 inch

2007-07-28 01:11:22 · 5 answers · asked by I AM BACK 7 in Other - Hardware

why do we have to have 1gb of RAM and over 100gb of disk space, with a cd burner and usb port for a laptop?? and what should i have on a laptop?

2007-07-27 23:55:03 · 4 answers · asked by crazyrae910 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-27 23:54:29 · 3 answers · asked by cutebabe112002 2 in Add-ons

If i were to upgrade these parts, what would it do for me ? Would it be worth it ? What do you recommend ? I have a Compaq Presario SR1218NX if that matters or helps, Thanks !

2007-07-27 23:51:39 · 4 answers · asked by Ray 2 in Desktops

my laptop detects a free public wifi and it says that speed is 54.0 Mbps signal quality: not connected?

whats that suppose to mean?

2007-07-27 23:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it adviceable to defragment hard disk DAILY?

2007-07-27 23:41:13 · 20 answers · asked by JAPANWALA 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am thinking about getting one but I don't know if it is really worth the $150. Any opinions?

2007-07-27 23:37:48 · 5 answers · asked by Nate R 3 in Add-ons

what would i need to do to re-attach the power pin on a parkard bell laptop,

2007-07-27 23:35:37 · 6 answers · asked by neil b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

This CD is needed to instal the printer.

2007-07-27 22:58:43 · 3 answers · asked by Donohoe 1 in Printers

i need advise on getting a graphics card to play sims 2!?

i have installed sims 2 already, but the walls and grass are flashing red and purple respectively...help!

i think i will need a new graphics card and most prob more memory too, but i really don know what on the market is suitable 4 my hardware.

I really need advise on the type, brand of the graphics card and the best price for it.. i have checked out some shops in sim lim square but being a not so advanced computer user i was lost at what was the right one.haha..

my motherboard:
Elitegroup P4M800-M7

*i need advise on the type of memory card to buy too!!!*

Thanks alot!

2007-07-27 22:56:36 · 1 answers · asked by anelocin 1 in Add-ons