Hardware - July 2007

i am building a new desktop, i am not a hardcore games but i do want my games to look decent when i play them.
so do i get a fast cpu and video card or can i skimp on the cpu a little and go for a really good video card?
im leaning towards the AMD 64 x2 series for a cpu and something like a nvidia 8000series. the gpu is more important for games right? do i need a super fast cpu? will that boost my speed while playing games if i get a faster cpu? or does the computer rely mainly on the gpu while playing games? i dont have a huge budget, and i will be getting a barebones kit and building up from there. probably less than $600, i no, i cant build a serious gameing machine for that price, but like i said before, im not hardcore. i just want my games to be smooth.

2007-07-08 11:16:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

how can i find a fax machine for 1 time use? in cherry hill.anywere?

2007-07-08 11:13:28 · 4 answers · asked by amit v 1 in Other - Hardware

i want a 24" tft monitor. can you tell whats the best to go for and why? what manufacture and model?

do they inlcuded integrated speakers?

2007-07-08 11:06:28 · 1 answers · asked by . 1 in Desktops

Widescreen LCD monitors are 16:10, but widescreen TVs are 16:9. How come?

2007-07-08 10:58:34 · 2 answers · asked by PumpkinEater 4 in Monitors

My computer has 1.30 GHz and 256 of RAM so how much more do I need to buy and will any kind work with my laptop or can I only buy certain brands? Thanks.

2007-07-08 10:57:03 · 5 answers · asked by localdan 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

it shuts off on its own when i try to do things like play games! it shouldnt shut off from trying to run roller coaster tycoon 1!!!!

2007-07-08 10:52:29 · 5 answers · asked by Rodriguez 2 in Desktops

if I make a backup of my drivers with drivermax or Driver Magician having windows vista to downgrade it to xp, will they work on xp or that backup of drivers I made only works on vista?

2007-07-08 10:47:59 · 2 answers · asked by Ale P 1 in Other - Hardware

where would i find the additional fan connectors (ports) on the motherboard? Does it have a name? a distinct look?

2007-07-08 10:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by J.L. 2 in Other - Hardware

I try by removing all screws from the bottom, but something still hold inside.

2007-07-08 10:43:13 · 2 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Like i went to the apple website but can it be used as a computer or is it an entertainment system?

2007-07-08 10:37:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I bought a new Toshiba laptop from them 2 1/2 months ago. It was on sale with a store rebate. I am just now getting around to mailing it to the rebate center. The store says they probably will not honor it at this time. However they gave me another phone number to a company called Young America that issues the rebate program. Does anyone know anything about this?

2007-07-08 10:26:44 · 1 answers · asked by westphalia1 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My friend has a pc with widescreen monitor that doubles as a tv which is pretty cool but I don't think the iMac has a PCI slot for tv tuner card. What are other solutions? I'd love to watch tv on that 20" screen right on my desk.

2007-07-08 10:21:09 · 3 answers · asked by L 3 in Add-ons

theres is a flashdrive that has readyboost, so can i use the readyboost option on WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL. i know is works on vista....but dont know about xp

2007-07-08 10:11:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-08 10:05:51 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel C 1 in Desktops

I have a VGA input into my LCD flat screen tv. I have hooked up a male to male VGA connection from the laptop to the tv. The tv has a VGA setting(which it is on), but the tv is saying no signal. Can anyone help??

2007-07-08 09:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by Shari 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

It's next to the power button.

2007-07-08 09:38:35 · 5 answers · asked by PEACE 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

can any one help me can i add more power to it it is a geforce fx5200 128mb

2007-07-08 08:52:41 · 4 answers · asked by glynn T 1 in Add-ons

you know the wires so you can play games and browse the internet on your tv and listen to music or videos?

2007-07-08 08:29:40 · 10 answers · asked by Henry Mak 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Optiplex GX260 with a 2-gigahertz processor, 512 MB ram, a 20gb hard drive and Windows XP Professional. I want to sell this machine to buy a new tower. Any suggestions on a price.

2007-07-08 08:26:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

to purchase a laptop first time

2007-07-08 08:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by chiraag g 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What dimensions or physical characteristics can I rely on to classify the form factor?

I got a case from a friend to build a system, and other than "XION 4b2b 450W" from a receipt, I don't have anything else to go on. That of course means 4 bays / 2 bays, and 450W power supply. I just want to make sure I'm even looking at the correct parts to install.

2007-07-08 08:18:40 · 7 answers · asked by Mark Snyder 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-07-08 08:17:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I am interested in purchasing a note book (what is the difference between a notebook and a laptop or is it the same thing with different names) that i will use simply for writing and possibly putting one game on (like age of empires or so forth nothing fancy), i would like it to have vista home basic and my final (and weird question) is whether or not you can build it so it looks like a mac book? I love the design of the macs. but i use strictly Microsoft. Can this be built? How much do you think this would cost to have some one build it if it is possible? If it isent possible can you guys recommend a site or type of computer that looks simmilar to a mac book?

2007-07-08 08:14:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-08 08:09:43 · 2 answers · asked by good.boy999 1 in Other - Hardware

Would i just straight connet the 2 with s-video cable i have nvidia 6800 xt and she has nvidia

2007-07-08 08:02:56 · 3 answers · asked by Jazzy S 1 in Add-ons

What is a better grpahics card than a ATI Radeon x1300 pro for maybe under $250?

2007-07-08 08:00:35 · 12 answers · asked by Josh M 2 in Add-ons

I was wondering, I have a bag that I plan on using when I go away to college in the fall, it has two small circular magnets in the front that hold it shut... I want to be able to carry my MacBook in it b/c it has padding and is easy to carry.. My only fear is that the magnets would clear my MacBook or something... Does anyone know if I have anything to worry about with putting my computer in it or no? Thanks A Bunch!!

2007-07-08 07:55:48 · 2 answers · asked by ~*He's My 1 & Only*~ 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-08 07:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by Dom J 2 in Add-ons

Hi, I am about to purchase a laptop, and it seems to have 802.11 a/b/g wireless thing. I also have a desktop at home with DSL connection. (SBC 2wire)

Anyway,

If I get my laptop, do I need a router and a wireless card for my desktop? Is there any other things i need?

And, is there any difference between wireless and wired connection? I prefer wireless but speed is the most important thing to me..

Any product you guys recommend (router/ wireless card/ any other thing, I prefer affordable gadgets, but if they suck, i don't want them-.-at all)?

2007-07-08 07:41:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i went to add a printer found the right port and brand but the actual printer is not included under the brand its an hp photosmart 7150 it says if printer is not listed select one that is compatible no photosmart printers are listed theres office jet,desk jet, laser jet etc. can someone tell me what printer would be compatible?

2007-07-08 07:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by xoxo x 1 in Printers