Hardware - August 2007

my pc is a packard bell imedia 1503 and i want to play games like battlefield 2 and my price range is around £60-£80 any help would be much appreciated

2007-08-19 09:10:13 · 2 answers · asked by dilyox 1 in Add-ons

Bought daughter a laptop for hs graduation. She would like to know how she hooks up to the internet-both with our cable modem & also wireless-we haven't a clue.

2007-08-19 09:08:55 · 4 answers · asked by K T 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer reboots whenever I play a game or a movie.
The game can be anything, fullscreen or windowed, even old SNES games wil make it freeze & reboot.
Any movie, online or offline, will make it reboot.
Windows Media Player, Media Player Classic, & VLC Player make it reboot.

I've disabled the "autoreboot on error" and all it gives is a "IRQL_IS_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" error.

I've swapped out my ram chips & switched my video card with another one, & I get the same error.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

2007-08-19 09:08:04 · 3 answers · asked by zerakdakarn 1 in Desktops

Somehow my disk defragmenter has been deleted from my computer. I have ran a search on my computer and not had any luck. I have also checked my recycle bin and its not there. I am not sure for how long it has been deleted. Any Ideas on what to do?

2007-08-19 09:07:09 · 2 answers · asked by jonesee43 1 in Desktops

2007-08-19 09:02:26 · 12 answers · asked by defaultz_214 1 in Desktops

i need a list of parts for a good gaming pc.I have a hp and i was wannt up grades for it, i have done nothin to it and my budget is $800.

2007-08-19 09:00:31 · 2 answers · asked by davist999 1 in Desktops

I always buy dvd r and they dont work and can barely hold any video clips, what type do i but, thanks!

2007-08-19 08:51:54 · 4 answers · asked by Ashley3456 2 in Other - Hardware

ok i just bought a ati radeon 9250 256mb and i think it was a mistake buying it bc it cant even play flightsimx at even med-high quality... what is the best PCI video card out there, or is there some kind of pci-pciexpress adapter thing?

2007-08-19 08:47:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My dad just gave me his Gateway laptop because he just got a new Dell. The Gateway that I got is only about 3 years old. It's got Windows XP. It is one of there nicer laptops...he paid some big money for it. But for some reason it just runs so slow. The internet isn't bad b/c we have a good wireless in our house. But like when I start it up it takes forever. And I've been trying to do some Windows Updates and it starts checking for updates and then it comes up with an error message, like windows can't display the page. I also know that there is a lot of pictures and a lot of music on this laptop..could that be the reason for the slowness?

2007-08-19 08:46:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

my virtual memory initial size was at 1920 mb and maximum size was 3840 mb. I increased initial size to 2304 mb and i have 1.5 gigs (1526) of ram. Would it be wise to increase the initial size of the virtual memory further since i have a 200gig and a separate 50 gig hard drive that i am very conservative about.

2007-08-19 08:42:41 · 1 answers · asked by bonechilla50 1 in Desktops

Im building a computer and was just wondering if the specs below are good.

I want to know if this can play games really good,
if it will all fit in the case?
is the power supply good?
is the cooling good?

ASUS M2N-E SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard

PNY VCG8800XXPB GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported HDCP Video Card

LITE-ON LightScribe Black 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186

APEVIA X-CRUISER-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD403LJ 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

RAIDMAX RX-630A ATX12V / EPS12V 630W Power Supply

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX

Im a hardcore gamer thats on a budget and I really want a rig that will play games great!
Plz give me all opinions

2007-08-19 08:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i have a hp 1400 printer/scanner/copier all in one.it prints pictures but wont scan the pics to put on computer.can someone please help.

2007-08-19 08:21:10 · 1 answers · asked by dragomir 2 in Scanners

2007-08-19 08:16:55 · 2 answers · asked by peter s 1 in Desktops

I am using laptop with windows xp. Since few weeks i noted that any usb pen drives or sony ericsson mass storage device is not detected automatically as it used to be. However in my computer, device manager if i select my device and uninstall it, it detects the device next time. However, next time again i have to repeat this procedure. Windows is not detecting the drives automatically. Please help

2007-08-19 08:12:50 · 3 answers · asked by mbsamsan 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just got wireless internet- i am not sure if thats the reason, but all videos on the internet are now playing about 10 seconds, then stopping... any commom reasons or fixes???

2007-08-19 08:09:46 · 7 answers · asked by crystal t 1 in Desktops

2007-08-19 07:38:50 · 1 answers · asked by linda w 1 in Monitors

is this motherborad for reatial or buying. here is the url http://www.hypermicro.com/product.asp?pf_id=MBFI109G. and do they apccept check or credit card.

2007-08-19 07:26:57 · 3 answers · asked by vrutik3 2 in Add-ons

help

2007-08-19 07:13:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Do I need a simple and cheap adaptor,from 110V to 220V,or do I have to buy a big transformer ???
Thank you!

2007-08-19 07:11:42 · 3 answers · asked by MagnaFlow 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

what kind of power supply would i need for it?
also getting a amd athlon 64 X2 6000 +AM2

2007-08-19 07:03:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have an HP 6L. My wife bought it cheap. It works fine except that it likes to pull all of the sheets of paper through instead of just one at a time. Is there an easy and cheap fix for this that doesn't require buying a special tool or kit?

2007-08-19 06:34:34 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron H 1 in Printers

i have a laptop that doesnt have a DVD compatitible player on it. it only plays cds. so my question is, is there any way that i can buy an adapter or something to put on my computer? or is that impossible?

pls. help me!!!!! i really want to watch DVDs on my laptop!
10 pts. 4 the best answer!

i would greatly appreciate it!!!!!!

2007-08-19 06:18:50 · 6 answers · asked by *sportygator* 2 in Other - Hardware

It's in the foreground, my cursors stays behind it, so it's not anything I can click on. It's in the middle of my screen & very annoying. When I restart my computer it goes away for a while. This just started yesterday.

2007-08-19 06:10:30 · 1 answers · asked by jans 1 in Monitors

my friend scanned a picture onto her computer..and shes tryin to send it to me on MSN..but when i get it i cant open it..can someone please tell me how she can get it to where it will open..she said she cant even send it to like powerpoint or anything to resave it......

2007-08-19 06:06:21 · 1 answers · asked by kristy_danielle06 2 in Scanners

My CD-R/W and DVD-ROM drives have dissapeared from MY COMPUTER and in device manager are showing with exclamation marks next to there icons, i have tried to replace their drivers but get told the drivers installed are the most suitable, how can i get my drives back?

2007-08-19 06:04:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Hey! I Have a MAXDATA Favorit Computer With a Celeron D And On Windows XP Professional -
Heres the story really - i downloaded lynx onto a cd and wanted to put it into a old laptop so my sister could play around with it because it wont run xp anymore (it was designed for windows 98). Then i think one of the kids came past and put it in my mums maxdata computer i mentioned above - i dont know what it has done to it but when i press my power botton on the computer i just hear things inside it start for a second or less and then it goes off and the fan keeps going - the power light doesnt come on at all - nor the screen - the only thing that happens is that the lights on the keyboard flash for a second at first. please could you tell me how to fix it or if not, how can i just get the cd out of the computer because the warranty wont cover it if its someones fault! it wont prise open either - could you please help me :D!

2007-08-19 05:31:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Ive got my eye on a dell vostro with the following spec -
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 Processor (2.0GHz,800MHz,4MB L2 cache)
Genuine Windows Vista®
3 Year Business Hardware Support - Next Business Day
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™
Matte Jet Black with 2.0 mega pixel camera
2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024)
160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
256MB nVidia® GeForce® 8600M GT
Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Primary 9-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (85 WHr)
or a MacBook with the spec
13.3-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen
1280 x 800 pixels
1GB 667 DDR2 - 2x512MB SO-DIMMs
80GB Serial ATA drive (5400rpm)
Keyboard (English) & Mac OS (English)
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB shared L2 cache
24x Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Power Adapter
Battery
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Has anyone got any suggestions on which is better?

2007-08-19 05:27:26 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a HP model a1720n
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=product_detail&product_code=RT641AA%23ABA&jumpid=oc_R1002_USENC-001_HP%20Pavilion%20a1720n%20Desktop%20PC&lang=en&cc=us

This is the required graphics card: 64 MB GeForce3-class video card. The game only officially supports cards with ATI (Radeon 8500 or greater) and Nvidia chipsets, and the Intel GMA 900 and GMA 950 products. The GeForce 4 MX is not supported

I'm thinking about getting 3DFuzion GeForce 6200 LE PCI-E Video Card:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/3DFuzion-GeForce-6200-LE-PCI-E-Video-Card-3DFR6200LEE/sem/rpsm/oid/178176/catOid/-13043/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-08-19 05:09:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

PLease help I think my 4x slot is 1.5v and 4x

2007-08-19 05:06:58 · 3 answers · asked by camaross427 2 in Add-ons

It is working ok but the hourglass near the pointer will not go away. Is something wrong or should I just ignore it?

2007-08-19 05:03:09 · 9 answers · asked by Jimmy 3 in Desktops