Hardware - August 2007

Is it safe to burn at the suggested speed? I have a 16X DVD burner and I'm using 8x media. DVDfab has a recommended speed. Is it safe to use that or should I burn at 8X?

2007-08-22 08:27:49 · 4 answers · asked by Lexington W 2 in Other - Hardware

My kids have been playing on the computer now the picture is 90 degrees to the right (basically its on its side). I cann't find out what they have done or how to put it right.

I am running widows XP (media) on a Dell Dimension PC if that makes a difference.

2007-08-22 08:23:58 · 3 answers · asked by wakey 2 in Monitors

My Mouse Keeps freezing. I would originally think it is because the Mouse is Dirty. But it wont register a click at all. It will work sometimes for 5 minutes, sometimes for and hour and sometimes if im lucky 2. It is very very annoying.

Please tell me what is wrong, and how to fix it.

I dont think it is a problem with the mouse, just the computer. Because when I use a mouse that uses the USB port. It works like a charm.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-22 08:07:43 · 7 answers · asked by blackfever08 2 in Add-ons

My goal is to have a backup of all of my data (including Quicken, Outlook & Word files) on my computer in case it crashes. I also want to have a backup for all of my digital photos (I have at least a 5GB of pictures and very short clips of video). I've gone through the experience of the Blue Screen of Death in the past year did NOT have much backup - I don't want to go through that again! I need something simple and easy to set up - your suggestions are most welcome!!

2007-08-22 07:59:25 · 10 answers · asked by punkinsmom 3 in Desktops

Dam, mine aint'....

2007-08-22 07:57:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I would like to know if I need to replace it w/ a better one or not.

2007-08-22 07:49:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

ok, I have a Dell Optiplex GX-260, with a CD-RW/DVD drive, which I have played DVD's on in the past, with no problem. I have Cyberlink PowerDVD 6. when I put a DVD in the drive, it won't recognise it as a DVD. and it says in PowerDVD that there is no DVD in Drive E. (thats my DVD drive) So what's wrong with it?

Thanks in advance!

2007-08-22 07:45:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-08-22 07:42:53 · 5 answers · asked by Whistler R 5 in Add-ons

The mouse track pad of my laptop is not at all working. Is it possible to replace the mouse track pad without effecting the rest of the laptop? If this replacement of the mouse trackpad effect any parts of the laptop, please list them (For example keyboard,.. etc..). Approximate cost for this replacement in Indian Rupees.
Mine is Sony Vaio laptop.

2007-08-22 07:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by Omkar Kandarpa 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was looking into buying a ASUS Crossfire AMD2 Motherboard but I wanted to know if $240 was a good deal or a little much. That's about the best motherboard for an AMD2 socket and the price is as high as my budget allowes me to go... I could always save up and get something better? Is thier anything Better?

So many questions.... what to do what to do...

2007-08-22 07:32:24 · 5 answers · asked by Hayabusa 2 in Desktops

I have uniden Bearcar 30 channel 10 band radio scanner and it says Pch lock out does anyone know how to unlock them or the code to do it?

2007-08-22 07:28:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

I have an HP Pavilion 50f flatscreen monitor, but I no longer have the power cord for it. it doesn't have the normal 3-prong hook-up, but a small round one with 4 little holes. I have been to office max, office depot, best buy, radio shack, and nobody carries this, nor does anybody know about it. Does anyone know where I can buy one?

2007-08-22 07:26:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I thought I had plenty of ram but idk you be the judge. I have 1.5GB of ram so should I invest in more. Also my motherboard has 4 slots.

2007-08-22 07:25:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

hi i'm interested on how 8 port VGA Monitor Splitter works... does it multilply the same image over and over or does it expand the size of the screen into all monitors? thanks

2007-08-22 07:11:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

im 16 and thinking of getting a laptop.. doesnt matter what kind..my parents are splitting up so i thought id give my new desktop to my mom instead of her buying a new one.. it would also be easier to carry with me when going from one parents house to another and have my personal stuff with me always.... and then me getting a laptop out of my college money .. and use my laptop through college in 3 years.. do u think i should get it in college ill just need it for internet and typing papers.. is it worth it to wait 3 years for a new one exactly the same as if i got one now?

2007-08-22 06:48:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it possible that my PC has no graphics card? My kids want to play Sims 2 but graphics seem to be an issue. If I add a graphics card how do I decide which one I need (not looking to spend loads as only for Sims.
Please help

2007-08-22 06:44:29 · 5 answers · asked by mikeodonagh 3 in Add-ons

I just bought a new 19" Envision Widescreen LCD Monitor for my computer. When I first used it, it told me for the best quality resolution I should set the resolution to 1440x900. When I went into the settings on my desktop, the highest option I had was 1360x768. How would I go about getting the 1440x900? Do I need to download a driver or something?

2007-08-22 06:42:10 · 3 answers · asked by poffwah 2 in Monitors

My friends monitor does not work on his laptop (i think because the video card is fried [since an alternate monitor does not work either]), but his computer boots up fine. Is there a way you can start up the computer, get to DOS, then type a command to send a folder('My Documents') to an external hard drive.

I would greatly appreciate any help on this matter.

2007-08-22 06:41:45 · 5 answers · asked by kennyk 4 in Other - Hardware

Asus p4c800 deluxe probelm?
Hi,
I tried the monitor on another PC and it works correctly VGA and DVI
connections.
I tried what you said but, without memory the PC doesn't start and I hear
long beep and two shorts beeps continuously.
So I tried to install just one memory bank.
In the first and second slot the pc doesn't start, in the third and fourth
the pc start ...
So I connect DVD and HD to try it ...
When I start the pc I received messagge "overclocking failed press F1 to
enter to setup or press F2 to load default parameters".
Press F2 Windowx XP start up and I started CPU-ID.
You can see the result in the image ...
The motherboard work ad 100 mhz and not at 200 ... so CPU 1300 until 2600.
I tried to modify BIOS parameters without result, every time I restart the
PC I received the error "overclocking ...".

If you have suggestions ...

2007-08-22 06:39:14 · 1 answers · asked by jess7hk 1 in Other - Hardware

hello im new to laptops..

i just wanted to buy a laptop that i can get online with. nothing else.i already have desktop compter i have verizon dsl..but i found this laptop on sale at bestbuy for 399.99 its a toshiba satellite with intel celeron . processor 520..
it says it has 512mb..1.6ghz processor..80gb hard drive and windows vista home basic preloaded
im new to laptops and i just want to know if the computer will be fast..all i would install on it is norton antivirus ..i just want to know if the computer is okay ..i just want something i can get on the internet with thats it...

one more thing i called verizon they said i would need a new modem with routing... but .with my laptop would i need a wireless card too.....or can i just buy a wireless card and get online..

with this computer it said i can surf the web in wi-fi hotspots does that mean i can get right online

im sorry for all the questions i just never had a laptop before'

can anyone HELP????thanks

2007-08-22 06:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by LiveStrong 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

currently i have 640 mb of memory, I was wondering if i can take out the 128 stick that i have and add another 512. This would mean i would have two 512. Can i do that or is that too much memory? Right now i have a webcam that keeps crashing my computer and a memory problem is showing up.

2007-08-22 06:32:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-08-22 06:31:34 · 4 answers · asked by MR Mystic 3 in Printers

I've been looking at different optical drives and the price range really varies. 90% of this computer will be for gaming and I may burn CDs/DVDs from time to time. Any suggestions or things I should look for when I go to buy one? Thanks !

2007-08-22 06:23:01 · 6 answers · asked by Big L 1 in Other - Hardware

A friend asked me to check his computer.
When the PC is powered on the speaker emits 1 long beep - 2 beeps then a funky sound.

I've a uploaded a video with my cellphone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MFEVSRqBhQ

My guess is the video chip is damaged and so the image does not come up on the monitor.
Do you think he should buy a new motherboard?

2007-08-22 06:18:40 · 2 answers · asked by kingston4g 2 in Other - Hardware

my computer display is showing everything upside-down and i dont know how to fix it! also the mouse is working backwards..i have tried to fix it by using control panel options but i dont know if im going into the right thing! can anybody help me please?!

2007-08-22 06:16:39 · 6 answers · asked by Legendmammy 1 in Monitors

i had installed windows xp after the laptop was serviced and then i had downloaded almost all the drives from hp driverdowload site to get it work properly now its very slow i want to re laod the windows then download drivers only the ones hp told me to download how to go about it?

2007-08-22 05:45:29 · 5 answers · asked by georgeinpalli 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my laptop was servcied and hardware was replaced now once new windows version loaded looks like i have downloaded so many programmes and now i want to reinstall windows again to get my laptop function properly now its taking so much time to open .

2007-08-22 05:41:59 · 3 answers · asked by georgeinpalli 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

or at least buy a new one

2007-08-22 05:40:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Does an SLI mobo require enhance performance (EP) memory?

I have a 2GB Kingston ValueRAM kit (matched pairs of 1GB sticks) and want to make sure it will work in an SLI mobo.

The board is an ASUS M2N-E SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard.

I have an AMD 64 X2 3800 socket AM2 processor ready to use in the mobo that I purchase.

2007-08-22 05:20:02 · 4 answers · asked by Im2hard2please 2 in Add-ons

capable of going up to the resolution of the monitor with the size of 19' or 20' and with VGA interface?

2007-08-22 05:15:52 · 2 answers · asked by Like 2 in Monitors