Hardware - August 2007

When I put in my windows cd, the screen goes blue and does nothing. Does this mean I need to get a new hard drive.
I can purchase and install myself but I want to know if it could be anything else.
The windows cd has been used to reformat before so it is a good cd.

2007-08-05 07:21:28 · 8 answers · asked by jennpowell2001 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a dell dimension E521 computer. I need to add some RAM to it. Currently it is 512 MB. Which RAM sticks should I buy? How much should I buy? How do I put them in the computer? I know nothing about computers so tell it to me simple.

2007-08-05 07:18:55 · 9 answers · asked by Chelsea 3 in Desktops

2007-08-05 07:12:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

and what type of computer would be better

2007-08-05 07:07:56 · 4 answers · asked by Oscar S 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I dont know which video card to get. I have a ati motherboard and there are two video cards that i am looking at getting.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102102

which one would be the best for gaming, also if i buy the 8600gt there would be no problems running it on my ati board right. The only problem is i will not be able to use crossfire, but i dont know if i am going to do that anyway.

2007-08-05 07:04:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-08-05 07:03:42 · 3 answers · asked by cerambus07 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

If so, how do I go about deleting it.

2007-08-05 07:02:18 · 9 answers · asked by Kaley 1 in Other - Hardware

I want to buy gps software for truck drivers and the one that I found requieres the following:

Windows 2000, ME, XP, VISTA( I have XP)
400 MHz processor or better
128 MB RAM
16X CD-ROM
250 MB available hard disc space
Built-in Bluetooth or a Bluetooth adapter that enables Bluetooth connectivity (I have it)
Speakers and sound card required for voice technology
Microphone required for voice recognition
*Requires a 32 bit Laptop

I have 522,608 of physical memory available. Would my T43 work with the software? The software I found is the CoPilot CPT9US-BT Truck Laptop 9 Bluetooth.

Thank you so very much for your help.

2007-08-05 06:54:29 · 1 answers · asked by Borigata 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok, so I often change the screen resolution on computer games higher to get a better picture quality. However, if I change it too high, the game cannot display anything and the screen is pitch black. How can I change it back if I can't see anything? I know some games have a 10 second reset option, but the games I've had trouble with don't (at least I don't think so). How can I change it back without groping around in the dark through the menu hoping to hit the screen resolution option?

2007-08-05 06:51:08 · 2 answers · asked by I need help 1 in Monitors

I'm getting a brand new 2.4 Ghz quad core soon, and I was wondering how to overclock in bios. I'd like it at a steady 3Ghz. I'm also looking to OC my 2 SLI Nvidia 8600GT 's. Any info would be great, thanks.

2007-08-05 06:48:16 · 2 answers · asked by Sheol 2 in Desktops

will it be able to run a 8800 GTS card then??

2007-08-05 06:40:42 · 3 answers · asked by jason 1 in Desktops

My laptop must of fell in my pool, it has been sitting there for about 24 hours, is the laptop repaiable, or am i better of buying another one?

2007-08-05 06:35:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jashwant A 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I put a dvd rw into a dvd recorder, record what is on the tv, then finalize disk. I put it into my dvd rom on my computer, i go to the dvd rom folder and nothing shows.

2007-08-05 06:16:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

when I click on the "My Computer" link, all I get is a flashlight scanning over a folder. I recently had a virus, but that was solved with Norton 360. However, before we got Norton, I was investigating the folder. I might have deleted something thinking it was the virus. What is wrong with "My Computer"?

2007-08-05 05:42:40 · 8 answers · asked by yrocrepooc 2 in Desktops

Whenever I unplug my notebook it shuts off right away, even if it has charged all night. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

2007-08-05 05:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I pulled this letter off and now can't get it back on. At Dell.com I couldn't find any info.

2007-08-05 05:08:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Can recordings (using this card) be viewed on the computer monitor and also on a TV

2007-08-05 04:53:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Price is $400 different. Mainly use for video editing purposes.

2007-08-05 04:31:03 · 4 answers · asked by dave 1 in Desktops

i want to buy a macbook soon, and i know there are things like wireless internet costs. what are some other things that you have to pay for, whether they are monthly or at buy time?

2007-08-05 04:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by musiclover021 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Which is better:

Intel Core Duo 2 processor (1.86 Ghz)

or

Intel Celeron M processor (2.4 Ghz)?

2007-08-05 04:20:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My PC is like only 5 months old and its starting to malfunction. I've played games like Warcraft 3 and company of heroes here for several times but now, i can't play it anymore. The PC will hang and then a black screen will appear. If that doesn't happen, it will produce a blue screen saying the PC is dumping physical memory. What's wrong with it and how can I fix it?

2007-08-05 04:19:20 · 3 answers · asked by Lorenz 1 in Other - Hardware

Which Processor is the best ?

Please specify which model.

e.g. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5450

Thank you

2007-08-05 04:11:44 · 8 answers · asked by XloveX 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a Dell c600 latitutde. The screen keeps falling wont stay up straight, how do i fix it?

2007-08-05 04:11:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I heard something sliding around inside the case of the printer, so I took it apart. I found that there was a small piece loose inside the case. It appears to be a rubber bumper or something of the like. Any idea where I can get either a schematic or a "parts blow up" on this printer?

2007-08-05 03:54:48 · 2 answers · asked by Jerry S 1 in Printers

The other day I bought a three year old Windows XP for $25, it is a good computer but it's slow. How do I speed it up? I uninstalled all of the useless programs already.

Oh and it's not the computer I am on...

2007-08-05 03:44:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a dell c521 and have put a Radeon x1300 pro in the PCI-e x16 slot i am goin to purchace a Creative X-Fi Gamer 7.1 surroundcard WILL IT FIT IN ONE OF THE OTHER SLOTS

Dell c521 =
PCI: 1 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slots ( Already filled )

2007-08-05 03:16:46 · 4 answers · asked by Andrew Devlin 1 in Add-ons

Does anybody know where i can get the 'Windows XP' Driver For My 'ThrustMaster Rage 3D' game Controller ?

2007-08-05 02:08:18 · 4 answers · asked by Shay 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-05 02:07:16 · 1 answers · asked by Mike M 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

although i have an ATI radeon x1600 graphic card, but when i open the game a blue screen appears with some errors and then the computer restarts

2007-08-05 02:06:22 · 2 answers · asked by DERWY 1 in Other - Hardware

what would be to most reasonable laptop for personal use, mainly for internet browsing, emails, digital photos, videos,movies, and listening for music/songs

2007-08-05 01:30:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks