Hardware - August 2007

I really want one but do I really need it. I intend to use it more for gaming.

2007-08-03 03:59:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

How long would I have from the time that my hard drive starts making clicking noises and the like to the time that it fails? This isn't happening, but I just need to know. My computer and all it's hardware is over 5 years old and something is bound to give out eventually. Would I have long enough to run SyncBack (which would copy everything except the Windows folder to my external drive)?

2007-08-03 03:58:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Where from i get the compute each part prise list?

2007-08-03 03:24:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I need a scanner that can sheetfeed and scan HIGH QUALITY maps and color pages for under $300. Seems like all that is out there are multi-functions and the scanners are not that good. I don't really need a fax or copier, just the scanner. Anybody know of any?

2007-08-03 02:32:04 · 1 answers · asked by Steve K 1 in Scanners

im running counter-strike 1.6 on steam with a brand new laptop...
core 2 duo 2.0ghz
2g ram
vista primium
nvidia 8600m gt (256mb)
etc....
im only getting about 30 FPS WTH???????

2007-08-03 02:01:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

There is a 17" monitor, 40 Gb hard disk, 350 Mb Ram, 4 USB ports, 1 CD drive, 1 cd/dvd r/w drive, logi tec mouse, good quality graphics card and has been used for the internet. Any sensable advice would be helpfull. Thank you.

2007-08-03 01:56:22 · 16 answers · asked by Kipper 3 in Desktops

they have just dissappeared

2007-08-03 01:49:36 · 4 answers · asked by louise d 6 in Monitors

need help regaining pc memory

2007-08-03 01:32:47 · 5 answers · asked by bra200420052000 1 in Other - Hardware

is there any of these mortherbords can support ddr ram not ddr2 but ddr ram like pc3200 ram cards any links to a trusted website would do oh and pci-e x16 thx

2007-08-03 01:17:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

lost driver for cam so found on net.downloaded it but still no picture,cam is mikomi m6217m as i said ive found the driver but still no picture on cam.any ideas

2007-08-03 01:01:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

there are lot of virus in my computer and none of the antivirus is working properly.I would like to format my computer.please help me with the procedure for formatting.

2007-08-03 00:56:47 · 10 answers · asked by arun P 1 in Add-ons

it's at 9x right now, and its causing errors in playback of the dvd. i need it down to the 4x writing speed, but i can't seem to figure out how to do it. i'm using sony's "click to dvd" program.

2007-08-03 00:22:31 · 3 answers · asked by Cari 2 in Other - Hardware

Suddenly I see the screens about 1/3 too big. For instance when I view the YAHOO! page I have to scroll it to the right to read the edges of it. I believe a setting has been innadvertently changed, but I don't know which one or what to set it to.

2007-08-03 00:11:23 · 8 answers · asked by GMC134 1 in Monitors

I need a new power supply to handle my graphics card, i'm running a 450W PSU and the specs with my card say that is the minimum spec, it's making the card quite jumpy. Anyway it requires atleast 30A on a 12V rail. Could anyone recommend a decent PSU at about 600W with over 30A @ 12V rail.

2007-08-03 00:01:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-08-02 23:25:52 · 4 answers · asked by cgl 1 in Add-ons

buy a new one?...or, are there any other ways?...

2007-08-02 23:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Imagine that your computer can talk. The same computer that keeps your confidential files.

If it can talk, what will it most likely tell YOU?

2007-08-02 23:20:34 · 6 answers · asked by boyplakwatsa.com 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok my laptop is starting up with the black screen of death with opitions like; safemode; safemode networking; reboot.

but when i click on any off the the loading screen comes up and it just reboots, if its nothing that can be done by a technician im not going to bother getting it fixed but i would like to keep it ! Any idea's of how to resolve the problem ?

Here is a picture of the screen just to show you what the problem is !

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=673aepy

2007-08-02 23:02:24 · 4 answers · asked by markgher 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have 2 Dell D620's. One is 2 months older. Both are 2ghz. The one power supply packed up and I have to change the power supply from one to the other. On the newer laptop this message appeared, "Internal network card is inactive to save battery power." On the other nothing shows up. When I insert the power cable again into the new one it says "Internal network card is active." The answers I found speaks of servers and networking. You are brought under the impression that the internal network card has to do with normal networking. I unplugged the new one got the message to save battery power and the network to my other laptop is still working as well as surfing the internet. I broke open the broken power supply and there are 3 wires leading to a PC board. One is earth, then Volts, to power up the battery, and a third wire that says, DATA. Inside are transistors, 2 transformers, resistors and something that looks like a rolled up copper wire. What gives?

2007-08-02 23:02:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

can you advise which model or brand should it be? (besides sony)
what do i have to look for in a notebook.. i know nothing about it and i am afraid the salesman will sell me the product which isnt good enough.. please advise what are the things i need to check before buying a cmputer (notebook)...Thank you so much :)

2007-08-02 22:40:24 · 8 answers · asked by Bruu 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was reading up about video cards lately, and realized that my Dell Inspiron 1501 has an integrated video card. I was very disappointed, because I wanted to upgrade the video card more than anything, but learned that it was impossible!

I was wondering if this particular PC has any slots that I can install a dedicated video card in, or how I can check. Sorry if this question seems a little noobish, but I'm trying to learn as much about computers as possible! Thank you to anyone who answers!

2007-08-02 22:29:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-02 21:56:09 · 9 answers · asked by abhi 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

What r the lacking in these two??

2007-08-02 21:53:40 · 5 answers · asked by abhi 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Should it of HP or Lenovo or something else????

2007-08-02 21:47:50 · 6 answers · asked by abhi 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-02 20:34:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm thinking of buying this PC from my friend, but I don't know if it is worth AU$950. It has been used for about 6 months:
Specs:

Motherboard:
Asus P5B

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHZ

RAM:
2.5GB DDR2 (3 x 512MB, 1 x 1GB)

Graphics Card:
X800GT

Hard Drive:
250GB x 1 - SATA
320GB x 1 - SATA

Optical Drives:
18x Liteon DVD+/- R/RW/RAM/DL
16x Samsung DVD+/- R/RW/RAM/DL

The above is a generic (Self Assembled) PC.

2007-08-02 20:21:51 · 5 answers · asked by jeffmcbride 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-02 20:09:51 · 8 answers · asked by jason g 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-02 20:06:15 · 2 answers · asked by momonee11 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a compaq presario v5000, I don't have a lot of programs on it, but its soooooooo slow


I did a virus scan-- nothing

I defragmented.... nothing......

make it work!

2007-08-02 20:05:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-02 19:58:19 · 4 answers · asked by roger j 1 in Printers