Hardware - August 2007

2007-08-01 12:33:51 · 4 answers · asked by Ode 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

So is it better for me to have a good CPU and an ok vid card or an ok CPU and a good vidcard?

dont ask me to check first the MoBo because I will check if its compatible first

2007-08-01 12:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Which one?

If you are biased to one of them please press the "back button"
:)

2007-08-01 12:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-08-01 12:10:37 · 13 answers · asked by its not that serious 2 in Other - Hardware

Hi

How can I remove an application file. When I try to delete it, it says-Program in use can not be deleted. Using XP

2007-08-01 12:01:44 · 4 answers · asked by alfalfha 1 in Desktops

My computer will not shutdown in the normal way, I have to hold in the "Turn on" button until it goes off, any suggestions or answers for this problem ...... thank you

2007-08-01 11:49:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am deciding what type of CPU would best suit me for my laptop.... To my knowledge, if i plan to run multiple programs at same time (download off limewire and running a virus check at same time) a Duo Core would be best....but
If i plan on doing 1 task at a time (download off limewire, THEN run a virus check after download is complete) a good ol pentium 4 is best.
Am i correct?

2007-08-01 11:35:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I haven't taken it apart, but I doubt there's a stick of 128 in the computer because that would mean there's a 512, a 256, & only 1 of 2 128's inside. Doesn't make sense does it?

Surely there's 2 sticks of 512 inside. It's the Dell Inspiron 1501 from only a month ago, but I couldn't find any detailed info about how many slots are inside.

I installed Vista a week ago on my Toshiba p25-s507 and it says there's a Gig installed, so I know something isn't right with hers.

2007-08-01 10:41:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

To help get rid of the dust, etc from between the keys and underneath them?

Thanks

2007-08-01 10:37:05 · 14 answers · asked by Ohioguy95 6 in Other - Hardware

If I leave my laptop in the trunk of my car for 5 days in LA (temps are mid-80s to mid-90s), will it die or malfunction or anything?

2007-08-01 10:31:28 · 3 answers · asked by graybear 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

heres the video card.

Sapphire Radeon X1550 512MB DDR2 PCI-E Video Card 100173, Vista Ready, HDTV, w/ DVI, VGA, TV-Out

2007-08-01 10:28:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I am running a p4 3.0 Northwood HT processor with three gigs of ram, 2x1gb sticks and 2x512mb sticks, all dual channel and pc3200. Its all matching brand name (corsair) but I haven't really seen a speed increase since I put in the extra gb (only reason I bought it was because a friend was selling it for only $30). My question is, is that much difference to have the extra gig, my boot time is still the same and so is my load time on all my games give or take a few seconds. I have another friend thats willing to pay $60 for the gig and I think ill be better off just selling it, what do you guys think.

2007-08-01 10:25:02 · 9 answers · asked by Ricebox 1 in Other - Hardware

Right now I have an Compaq Presario notebook computer, and it's a bit...rickety.

I want to save up and splurge for a really nice computer-- Probably at the beginning of next year when all the stuff goes on sale, (and i get my pay raise!)

What should I look for?
I really don't know much about computers.

My boyfriend keeps telling me I should get a Mac.

I don't want to skimp out, and I'm willing to spend.

I need it for school, and a lot of photo, graphics and art programs i use.

Thanks so much!!

Also, I know that there is new technology developing every day, and there will be many new computers out in the next few months, I'm just looking for a general idea.

2007-08-01 10:24:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

or is it outside help.... never too sure about reliability of ads....

2007-08-01 10:16:49 · 1 answers · asked by barry s 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-01 09:50:55 · 9 answers · asked by jc_pox09 1 in Desktops

I get an error message saying the system needs to create a user partition and then another one saying it can't create the user partition and can't restore the computer. Any ideas why the restore CD has this problem.

2007-08-01 09:50:24 · 6 answers · asked by flynavy 1 in Other - Hardware

If I hold down a arrow key for a few seconds, it beeps very loud.
There aren't any options to change for the speakers (volume, etc) and it can't play music.
How do I stop this?
Its a Dell Latitude running on W2000.

2007-08-01 09:42:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy one, under $300 if possible, but would I get it cheaper if I only got it to use for taking notes at school, no internet or anything? I don't even need MS Word, just notepad like on a regular computer. Where can I find a cheap one - not ebay because I don't have a CC or PayPal.

2007-08-01 09:35:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a epsom dx6050 and i want to print from my laptop with pluging it in to the printer is it a mater off pluging a usb wireless ad in to it

2007-08-01 08:41:05 · 7 answers · asked by bigbossowen 2 in Printers

i don't have vista and i was wondering if you could just use a direct x 10 card with the previous DirectX (9.0C), with my windows xp software with out giving me problems or preformance issues?

2007-08-01 08:21:06 · 5 answers · asked by xxholycrapxx90210 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-01 08:14:41 · 3 answers · asked by B 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does it perform like what you would expect from the Hardware or is miserably slow?
Becauyse the Lady i chatted with at the Apple Online Store told me that paralells is faster is that true? I actually want to be able to play Battlefield 2 on it.

2007-08-01 08:05:50 · 2 answers · asked by beneshadam 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have narrowed it down between two toshiba Satelite Im gonna be taking it to school and using it to do presentations using like mediashout

First one is
Toshiba Toshiba Satellite® A215-S4757 15.4" Widescreen Notebook Computer With AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56
1.8 gHz processor speed
2 gigs of Ram upgradable to 4
1600 Mhz Frontside Bus
250 Gig Hard Drive
Radeon x1200Graphics Card all for $850

Second is
Toshiba Satellite® A135-S4727 15.4" Widescreen Notebook Computer With Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2080
1.73 gig processor speed
2 gigs of Ram
533 mHz Frontside Bus
160 Gig Hard Drive
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 all for $700

2007-08-01 08:05:40 · 4 answers · asked by joe 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just ordered it and i am new to mac so if there is any advice that someone would like to offer it would be greatly appreciated

2007-08-01 07:37:06 · 5 answers · asked by B 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

cause i want to change from windows95 to windowsxp

2007-08-01 07:16:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

If not, why not?

2007-08-01 06:55:26 · 3 answers · asked by scsectional05 1 in Desktops

"There is not enough available space for the recording process there are 1709 MB available for temporary files in the folder 'C:\DOCUME~1\Sarah\LOCALS~1\Temp', but the recording process will take approximately 4568 MB."

I tried using disk cleaner to delete everything in the folder, and i deleted as much as it would let me, but there's still not enough room. My Computer says that C has like 1.5 gigs, and there's hardly anything in that folder, what do I do to make room?
Please help!!

2007-08-01 06:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Desktops

Dear all,
Kindly participate with this quick poll...
We do polls around yahoo to know users opinions about many things.
The question is what is the best for you, Nvidia or Ati, graphic card for gamers.
Many thanks.
Frank W.

2007-08-01 06:44:16 · 6 answers · asked by quick_poll 1 in Other - Hardware

I bought an HP laptop a year ago and it has a few expansion slots on it for w/e. My question is can I get a video card expansion for my laptop?

I heard of putting them in the expansion slots and also external video cards but don't know where to find them or if they're in the making or what. Does any one else know?

2007-08-01 06:41:40 · 3 answers · asked by aeseeke 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Kindly give Model No. (( If u Refer copany Brand ))

2007-08-01 06:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by JAGDISH_SAHEB 1 in Laptops & Notebooks