Hardware - July 2007

2007-07-30 16:21:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

E-IDE/ATAPI , SATA, or IDE connecting to a Intel nForce 680i mobo? Which connection is better?

2007-07-30 15:52:13 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Add-ons

2007-07-30 15:50:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Good Day! I always plug my laptop to an outlet while doing using it. Am I doing the right thing or do I have take the battery out? Does it have any effect on battery? What is the proper thing to do save the life of my battery? Any help please! Thanks!

2007-07-30 15:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by PINOCCHIO 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hey all, I have a question about my motherboard. Can it support ATi CrossFire? It is an PoX EP-5P945C LGA 775 Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813123014)
It isn't labeled on the box or instruction manual anywhere, so I am not going to throw away ~$130 on two video cards and not be able to use them. Thanks!

Also, if not, could you recommend one for mid-level gaming (BF2, Doom 3, WoW, FSX, Gmod, etc...) on a budget of about $130? Thx!

2007-07-30 15:22:03 · 2 answers · asked by God of the Godless 4 in Other - Hardware

I have a XPS 410 with
2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo>>
2 GB Ram
160 GB Hard Drive
XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

Can I get Vista on my computer by partitioning hard drive.....ive heard of this but dont know how to do this.....and is my computer going to have any lag...is my computer ready for it (like a large enough hard drive)
I also have another external USB 80 GB Hard Drive...if that is needed.

Can you please give me a good link or if you are kind enough please explain it to me...

2007-07-30 15:05:26 · 5 answers · asked by barcafan 2 in Desktops

on apple.com, the cheapest one is the mac mini, and its $699. where can i get one for under $500? it doesn't have to be used or anything like that.

2007-07-30 14:56:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I am looking to partition my harddrive so I can install Ubuntu without wiping out windows. I dont know how to do that so I need answers. Also if you can tell me the pros and cons of XP and Ubuntu (i am a gamer) so I can decide which one to keep I would appreciate it. thanks

2007-07-30 14:44:38 · 4 answers · asked by Rakin H 2 in Other - Hardware

I just got a laptop a month ago with vista and now i am having problems. Problems include: HP advisor no longer works, i cannot play itunes music, no audio output is installed, and connection status unknown: server execution failed. Can someone tell me what is going on with my computer? What should i do?

2007-07-30 14:39:05 · 5 answers · asked by atl_braves_fan07 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

is this also good to play wow

2007-07-30 14:33:41 · 3 answers · asked by robert 1 in Desktops

(desk top)

2007-07-30 14:27:14 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel☺ 5 in Other - Hardware

Are all laptop batteries interchangeable between brands, or are they brand-specific? How about mobile chargers too, should I get one specifically designed for my laptop, or will any one do?

2007-07-30 14:13:08 · 4 answers · asked by pancakes & hyrup 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

I don't know why it started doing this. It's only one week old. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the Synaptics pointing device. Maybe I uninstalled it or did something wrong. I don't know what to do. I need help.

2007-07-30 14:07:51 · 5 answers · asked by mercedesb999 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

System was getting slow so i reinstalled xp and don't have the drivers for the following: 1) Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 2) VIA Bus Master IDE Controller 3) Soft V92 Data Fax Modem 4) VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter 5) Video Controller 6) multi Audio Controller 7) AMD Sepron Processor 2600+. If anyone out there can advise , than please do as i can find my way around software without a problem but when it comes to the hardware i'm somewhat lost. So i guess my question is,l Without taking my system in to the provider, how can or where can i find these missing components or drivers? I did a driver scan and the above mentioned items are missing or marked with and "X" . Hope someone out there can help and if so, thanks in advance..............RH!!

2007-07-30 13:57:23 · 2 answers · asked by Richard H 1 in Desktops

I know they get probably thousands of orders a day, but I recently ordred a Inspiron 1520 and the estimated arrival date is over a month away. Does it really take that long?

2007-07-30 13:42:41 · 4 answers · asked by mikeashaw416 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

On Windows XP, I have been trying to find my disk cleanup. I found it once by accident, and can no longer figure out where it is. I have run searched and everything, but cannot for the life of me figure this out.

2007-07-30 13:37:09 · 15 answers · asked by sporklazer 2 in Desktops

ok my comp has lots of errors connecting to internet installing files booting up ect.... so i tried registry cleaners and fixers and they just screwed me even more.... i lost my recovery cd for windows xp... so i cant reformat and im wondering if theres sumtin i can download to fixed damged or missing files... and sumtin that can help :(
i seriously need help always getting errors and stuff

2007-07-30 13:37:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I just rebooted my system and I tried 2 get on my windows media player and it said my audio device wasnt installed and so I need 2 get it installed the problem wit that is I dont know how to do that so can anybody help me?

2007-07-30 12:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Desktops

I have an Inspiron B130 with Windows Vista Home Basic OS. I just got a new 80 gig Hard drive from dell. What will happen when I put that in and turn the comp on? Will it bring mke back to XP? What will happen?????

2007-07-30 12:51:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

my computer starts up but windows dosent completly load when i have the internet plugged in or when i direct connect with another computer. i conect through an ethernet cord if that helps

please help mabe i have to change something in bios?

2007-07-30 12:38:00 · 3 answers · asked by Alex S 1 in Other - Hardware

I lost my installation CD and i need to reinstall XP Home. Is there any other way i can get a new CD with out calling? Because i need money to call.

2007-07-30 12:36:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-07-30 12:34:38 · 7 answers · asked by normalopez1958 1 in Desktops

2007-07-30 12:34:18 · 2 answers · asked by randikee 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a HP Pavilion a1410n and all of a sudden the monitor does not work but the computer and all the lights work. I checked the monitor with a different PC and it works fine. The computer fans started to spin faster than usual. I got a new video card and that still does not solve the problem.

2007-07-30 12:31:15 · 2 answers · asked by porscheracergt3 1 in Monitors

i have no cd burner, is there a way to burn cds without one?

2007-07-30 12:28:59 · 6 answers · asked by chris 1 in Add-ons

should i get a computer with a processor speed of 1.8 ghz dual core or one that is 2.4 ghz no dual core?the other spec for them are nearly identical.

2007-07-30 12:18:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

How about Hitachi or Western Digital?

2007-07-30 11:58:59 · 4 answers · asked by Dragon 5 in Other - Hardware

or is a laptop computer not designed to be on at all times

2007-07-30 11:48:49 · 3 answers · asked by michaeljustussvcc 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

DOES THAT MEAN ONE IS CHEAP MATERIAL THAN THE OTHER? OR CUZ ITS FROM A DIFFRENT COMPANY???????OR WAT???

2007-07-30 11:47:15 · 11 answers · asked by jake j 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

This CPU
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80532PE2533D-P4-2-53ghz-533mhz-Fsbpga478/dp/B00006BBUW
is an intel pentium 4 @ 2.53 ghz
socket 478 at 533 bus speed right?

thats the kind of cpu i need but cant find one, and i dont know if i trust that seller, the picture looks a little fake.. and advice?
o and i know that might not be the a good cpu but its what i need so dont even leeave me an answer saying that that cpu sucks and to get something else cause thats what i neeeed.
thanxs.

2007-07-30 11:23:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware