Hardware - July 2007

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2007-07-26 10:52:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I seem to have somehow cleaned off some of the coating on my screen. It has gone clear in some parts and blotchy in others. Is this possible? How do I fix it?

2007-07-26 10:47:56 · 3 answers · asked by Rebekah 1 in Monitors

All was ok yesterday with no problems, I turned my computer on this morning and before windows loads it says

CMOS settings failed
CMOS memory failed

I get a choice between F1 (takes me to the set up screen)
of F2 which loads the default settings

F2 does load windows but the time and date are back to 2003!!!

Can anybody help please, I have scanned for virus's and spware etc to no avail,

I went onto crucial.com and get the following details

Motherboard - Elite Group (ECS) K7S5A (Rev 3.X)

Maximum Memory Capacity: 1024MB
Currently Installed Memory: 1GB
Available Memory Slots: 0
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: No
CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
CPU Family: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor Model 8, Stepping 1
CPU Speed: 1244 MHz

And from another site I got the following info

AMI BIOS version 01.20. Daton 02.04.01


Thats all is over my head!!!!

If you can help PLEASE do???

All help is greatly appreciated

2007-07-26 10:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by Paul C 6 in Desktops

Are there agp video cards available with HDMI ports? Are there current 19" and 20" LCD monitors and LCD TVs being made that have DVI ports? I know it's probably time to upgrade to a newer, faster, more up-to-date PC, but my PC has a big HD, 1GB of ram and works fine. . .

2007-07-26 10:43:31 · 4 answers · asked by rpstogie 1 in Monitors

2007-07-26 10:20:43 · 4 answers · asked by troyinpalmcoast 1 in Add-ons

Hey i right now have 2x 512MB of Corsair DDR2-800 overclocked to DDR2-933. Im looking to buy 2x 1GB of Corsair DDR2-800 and plan to give it the same overlclock. Would having 2x 512MB + 2x 1GB in my computer slow it down. I have the Asus P5B deluxe motherboard with Intel P965 chipset.

Asus Mobo- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131045

2x 512MB- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145566

2x 1GB- http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145590

2007-07-26 10:11:53 · 3 answers · asked by thomas b 3 in Add-ons

Last week i was deleting some programs that i didn't think i used, but after that i couldn't play or do anything involving a cd. What can i do now???

2007-07-26 10:06:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

these are the options :)

intel core 2 duo
amd athlon 64X2

i dont care about the price :)
i just need to know which works faster and better :)

2007-07-26 10:04:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

So for example if I only have one relay can and I have two different computer. Can I use that one relay or do I have to buy another usb flash drive.

2007-07-26 09:51:56 · 5 answers · asked by baby girl 1 in Add-ons

I have an old 14 inch CRT Compaq monitor and I bought a new computer yesterday. The monitor doesn't work with my new computer but it will work with my old computer so what can I do to get it to work with the new computer?

I also know about getting drivers for it but how do I do that. Also the new system is working with vista and my old computer was XP, so I'm not sure about the drivers working with vista. Thanks

2007-07-26 09:45:28 · 3 answers · asked by Erika 4 in Monitors

Ok it says before I remove my power supply and put in a new one I have to remove the fan assembly. But the problem is, I dont know where the hell it is! I've looked inside the computer and haven't found anything thats matched the picture. Please help me. I know I have to unscrew the 4 screws in the back for the power supply. Is the fan assembly in the Power supply? I have a dell dimension 4600. Here is the website that tells for my system how to remove the fan assembly. Just click it at the top.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4600/en/4600i/sm/parts.htm#1152058

Thanks in advance.

2007-07-26 09:40:30 · 2 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Add-ons

Which one do you prefer?

2007-07-26 09:37:53 · 8 answers · asked by robtok82 2 in Desktops

2007-07-26 09:28:25 · 4 answers · asked by Nano 1 in Desktops

I have a 50ft (supposedly high quality, 24AWG, triple shielded--whatever that means) DVI-D cable which weaves through walls, across other various power/computer/audio cables, through the attic, and into a kitchen. It's quite a journey. The highest resolution I can see on my LCD Monitor in the kitchen is 1024x768, and even then, there are occasional sparkles. I realize that DVI cables are not intended for these lengths, but don't really have any other choice. I bought a Gefen DVI Booster, which doesn't help. Would it help to attempt to shield the cable by keeping it away from other power/etc. cables. Or maybe wrapping foil or cloth, or something around it?

2007-07-26 09:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by Martin S 1 in Monitors

Well i decided to overclock my Processor its a AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3500+ at 2.21 ghz. I got it to be 2.32 ghz i can't seem to raise anymore. well now the temperature is what i'm worried about its around 40-45C idle and 55-60 active is that alright? And if it is how can i overclock my CPU more as i have it 11 X 210mhz right now and any more than that windows does not boot up. Please help, thanks.

2007-07-26 08:30:13 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Desktops

Put in new fan but it is still not running. Have been informed that computer will overheat if kept in use with out fan running.

What could be the problem?

System boots perfectly with no errors.
Have a Dell Dimension 4300 (desktop).
Did a test to check hardware on computer--no alerts or errors.

Note: I don't hear the power supply fan running either but someone said that if this fan went out, nothing on the computer would not be able to work or even power on.

2007-07-26 08:27:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

uninstalling powerdvd

2007-07-26 08:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by Dondre T 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Just wondering, because this would decide which video card I can get.

This is my computer: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?dlc=en&tool=softwareCategory&lc=en&product=403786&cc=us&docname=c00066477

2007-07-26 08:09:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jhon G 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a couple of cracks going down my laptop screen with black splotches next to it. How do I go about repairing this problem?

2007-07-26 08:08:07 · 5 answers · asked by danman4472 2 in Monitors

I have microsoft xp and i cant find my word, excel and powerpoint applications. What can i do and how can i find these programs on my computer?

2007-07-26 08:05:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have thoshiba satelite after half an hour or some times one hr use shuts off automatically.That time it is very hot.

2007-07-26 08:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by Haridas V 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a plasma TV and it has got a RGB input. There is a few things i needed to know.

Firstly, Will I be able to connect my PC to my TV via the RGB slot in the back of my TV?

Secondly, Will the picture quality be good if I use my TV to watch films from my pc? (I have a 42" HD Ready LG plasma)

Thirdly, Is it possible to connect both my PC monitor and TV at the same but (I only want to watch films on the TV, the monitor will be used for everything else)


I have an acer T180 computer. It's a pretty good computer but it's all pretty standard stuff. no fancy graphics cards.


Thanks

2007-07-26 07:57:45 · 3 answers · asked by insano_dano 2 in Desktops

Ok, Im am planning to build a computer for gaming. My question is if I still need to buy the cd to download windows xp or vista

2007-07-26 07:56:00 · 3 answers · asked by hippiehop1993 1 in Desktops

2007-07-26 07:49:03 · 2 answers · asked by Gerald S 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an Intel Pentium D 3.0Ghz processor and lately, for no apparent reason it will spike to 80-100% usage for a split second(enough to skip music, video or the likes). It does it regardless of what programs I have open, firefox, IE, winamp, or anything. I'm running Windows XP. I was thinking maybe I had spyware, but I can't seem to locate any at all. Any ideas, or possible fixes? It's quite annoying and I'd like to fix it.

Intel Pentium D 3.0ghz CPU
1.5gb DDR2
WinXP Home SP2
GeForce 6600 VCPU 256mb

2007-07-26 07:39:53 · 3 answers · asked by Twista 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-07-26 07:38:45 · 5 answers · asked by tarvinbear 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an iBook G4 and the battery runs out after, like 45 minutes. What should I do?

2007-07-26 07:10:23 · 5 answers · asked by animal luva 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-26 07:08:21 · 7 answers · asked by Aquilino P 1 in Other - Hardware

sorry i think i might have the same problem..please help me....i bought a brand newww laptop HP intel......after 30 min its turned on it gets hot...hot enough to irritate my skin....its get on the left side of my touch pad mouse, and also on top of my mouse....why is this so?? my fan not working? best buy says its normal...but best buy canada told me to exchange and i did and i have samee problem....so i put a home fan beside it and the heat diminishess and it becomes cool....when i turn off my fan it becomes hot why is this so?? does this mean that my fan is not working??? if this keeps bothering me..should i go with DELL...INTEL??? IS THIS A GOOD LAPTOP?? AND FAST???

2007-07-26 07:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-07-26 06:57:21 · 5 answers · asked by jran7 1 in Add-ons