Hardware - August 2007

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2007-08-31 15:14:39 · 1 answers · asked by oneemazingplace 3 in Other - Hardware

I have a windows XP computer that's a hand-me-down. It has a compaq data fax modem, and network adapters. I know how to bring up the device manager, but I don't know what this stuff means. Will I need to buy more equipment to use this computer wirelessly?

2007-08-31 14:42:39 · 3 answers · asked by purple_pansies_please 1 in Desktops

Whenever i play a computer game over time the edges on parts of the gae seem to get pixilated and the look of the game gets less detailed. It doesnt effect my performance but it keeps happening

2007-08-31 14:17:51 · 4 answers · asked by Swift 2 in Add-ons

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8390608&type=product&id=1179877038490

for $2,000?

2007-08-31 14:16:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Recently my computer stopped working. There is a "No Signal" display on my monitor screen when I start my PC. After several hours of replacing parts and rebuilding (custom built) the system I decided to investigate whether the monitor was the problem.

With that, I thought "Let's see what happens when I press all the buttons on my monitor!" Bad idea. My screen now shows a "Burn-in" message instead of searching for an input and flashes green, red, blue, white etc. and repeats.

I can't access the OSD (On-Screen Display) and I've tried the obvious like unplugging it and then plugging it back in. In case it matters, it's an Envision G19WLk.

Does anyone know how I can stop it from doing that?

2007-08-31 13:23:57 · 2 answers · asked by ore04lyfe 1 in Monitors

I heard this is a standard business card. Just how crappy is it and will Vista still look nice?

2007-08-31 13:19:16 · 3 answers · asked by DroopD 2 in Add-ons

what is the best in gaming of this 2 VGA FX 6200 256 DDR2 DVI x64 Bit or FX 5500 256 DDR tv-dvi 128 Bit please answer me thanks.

2007-08-31 12:56:39 · 1 answers · asked by ace 1 in Other - Hardware

Okay, when I came home from vacation this summer, I tried turning on my comp. The power plug was unplugged. My mom said my computer was making this wierd noise and it wouldn't turn off so she unplugged it. I tried plugging it back on and when i did that the power button started flashing and making this wierd noise. It will not turn on at all, and will not open CD drives. I'm going to give a lot of details so you know everything that I can observe from it. Please help if you can.
DETAILS:
Fan is working
Power button flashing orangish-green extremley fast
Makes a 'dududududududu' sound in tune with the flashing
light below power button is yellow
All wires are indeed plugged in
When first press moniter button on it is green for a sec then...
Moniter light is orange (color it is on standbye and when off)
Will not turn off no matter what unless you unplug power cord
The moniter is not the problem, that I am sure of
Computer is an emachines
Around 4 years old I think.

2007-08-31 12:46:24 · 3 answers · asked by Rogron 1 in Monitors

i'm considering buying a bluetooth USB dongle for my cell phone, which already has bluetooth. [the dongle is to plug into your computer so you can make a bluetooth connection with your phone]. it looks similar to a flash drive. here's a picture of the dongle alone.
http://www.executivetools.co.uk/images_products/Wireless/BluetoothDongle04.jpg

i know the price range for an adapter is $20 to $30, so i don't want to make a mistake. if you buy one of these USB adapters at.. let's say walmart for example, would it REQUIRE you to install a driver when you plug it in your computer? if it comes with a CD to do so.

also, with this bluetooth USB adapter in my computer, is it capable of sending both pictures AND music files to my phone?

thanks in advance.

2007-08-31 12:44:21 · 1 answers · asked by De 2 in Add-ons

Can CS3 be installed on a powerbook Pro with NO INTEL Chip?
version 10.4.5.. IS there a patch or update for non intel mac's?

thanks

2007-08-31 12:37:33 · 4 answers · asked by CS 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-31 12:37:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-08-31 12:22:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I just bought the wi-fi ubs connector, and when i was installing it my pc said that it cant be done cause the pc didnt find the necessary software to work with this hardware, or sumthing like that... Any suggestions?

2007-08-31 12:14:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Graphics card of right now: Radeon Xpress 200( yeah, its horrible)

2007-08-31 12:03:33 · 1 answers · asked by naz112488 1 in Add-ons

I was wondering is there anyway I can hook my lap top to my pc to get the information off of the pc? could someone please help me with this

2007-08-31 12:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by jodielac55953 2 in Monitors

The first screen that is supposed to show the BIOS manufacturer or so doesn't come at all. The power light is on, but the CPU light shows no sign of activity. It is only on, just like the power button. I have tried changing the memory, the monitor, no difference. Is the CPU/motherboard faulty. I slaved the HDD to another PC and cleaned any viruses. The PC was packed down for some months while I was not around. Any ideas for solutions?

2007-08-31 11:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by CitizenK 1 in Desktops

In display proberties under the background how can I remove pictures that are not windows default?

2007-08-31 11:07:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

my dad has a gateway computer, and the HD is dead. now, i have an old Hard drive that is originally come with the compaq computer. when i put it in the gateway computer, the pc cant find a HD. so i assume that the HD is for compaq only. i plan to buy a new HD. but i am not sure if gateway computers only work with HD that is designed for gateway pc. any idea?

2007-08-31 11:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by ۞_ʞɾ_۝ 6 in Other - Hardware

My motherboards fan(Asus A8N5X) has keep screwing up recently. First it was making kind of a grinding noise but then stopped making it. A couple of weeks later it started again and now has fully stopped. I fiddled with it and it started to work again but only at around 1300RPM and only for a while before getting stuck again.

I asked around here and someone said the bearings are contaminated and that to help fix that I should put 1 drop of Sewing machine oil or another decent lubricant on it and let it settle.

I'm getting it replaced on monday with a heatsink(asus don't make those fans anymore) but do you think the sewing oil will help it? I don't want to fry the whole motherboard but I kinda need to use the computer before monday without having to fiddle with the fan every 10 minutes or so...

2007-08-31 10:30:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I'd like to know whether it's worth the upgrade, because I still have to change my motherboard to do that right? I currently have an AsusTek P5PE-VM

2007-08-31 10:28:01 · 4 answers · asked by Jay 3 in Add-ons

My machine has a PCIE x16 slot, but a lot of the cards I'm seeing online are just PCIE, which I assume means probably just x1. Will a PCIE card work in a PCIE x16 slot? Thanks

2007-08-31 10:25:44 · 3 answers · asked by JR 1 in Add-ons

I am thinking of getting a new computer and want to edit high definition video on it and I wondering about graphic cards,

My chief aim is to edit high definition video, but I would also like to hook up a second monitor to the computer as well and thirdly wouldn't mind playing a game or two on it,

the computer I am planning on getting will be a desktop with 4 gigs of ram. how much ram should my graphic card have?

thanks

2007-08-31 10:24:26 · 3 answers · asked by kingrottenboy 2 in Desktops

My daughter tried to download songs onto her MP3 player through our USB. I wasnt there so not exactly sure what went down, but she said all of the songs she originally had on her MP3 were gone. I tried to upload pics from my digital, plugged it into the USB and it wouldnt do anything. I unplugged it, and then realized all the pics were gone from my camera. What is going on here? I have an old pc. My friend said my USB might be outdated. Is this even possible?

2007-08-31 10:23:10 · 3 answers · asked by starryeyed75 4 in Add-ons

2007-08-31 10:21:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

When i play World of Warcraft, my computer often overheats, I already have a cooling pad, but it still overheats. Some suggestions would be great.

(Targus Cooling Pad)
( Windows XP)
(HP dv1000 Series notebook)

2007-08-31 10:16:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ok so when I put my memory card into my computer nothing shows up and it used to say the things like import pictures onto computer and stuff like that... I wanna know how to make that come up because it won't do it anymore... wow, I confused myself :]

2007-08-31 10:15:14 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Add-ons

I don't play games or do any photo editing or anything. When they say 19", do they mean 19" diagonally?

2007-08-31 09:41:51 · 6 answers · asked by dementor_sir 1 in Monitors

I was going to get a 8800GTS but with the positioning of my northbridge heatsink it wouldn't fit. I brought an X1950 pro for next day delivery, only to shortly realise the X1950 XT would have been a better investment. My current card is a 7800GT, and I was wondering if the X1950pro would be worth keeping, or if I should immediately return it in its unused state, to get a refund and get the X1950 XT instead.

2007-08-31 09:32:42 · 5 answers · asked by Robert S 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-31 09:30:17 · 11 answers · asked by jdub 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-31 09:29:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks