Hardware - August 2007

2007-08-17 03:59:56 · 6 answers · asked by gerryco 1 in Other - Hardware

I purchaed a new KDS LCD display and I cannot get this thing to go into standby (orange) mode. I have triple checked the BIOS settings and have DPMS support enabled. I have also checked the Power Management Options in XP and have the screensaver set to come on in 2 minutes as the "blank screen" and the Shut Off Monitor to come on in 15 minutes. The screensaver works, but 13 minutes later, no standby!! Im at a loss, an I own my own computer repair business, LoL.
I have the Sapphire x1800XT PCI express video card and the standby did work with my Viewsonic CRT monitor. Also the newest ATI 7.7 Catalyst drivers Help!!!

2007-08-17 03:59:53 · 1 answers · asked by cmenelly 1 in Monitors

2007-08-17 03:48:42 · 2 answers · asked by skeleton83 1 in Monitors

I am considering upgrading my laptop (Vista o/s) from 1MB of memory to 2MB of memory. Will I be able to tell a drastic change in my computer's speed? I can tell right now that it isn't as fast as it could be, but it's not exactly slow either. What do you think I should do? It was very fast before I put Vista on here.

2007-08-17 03:42:05 · 4 answers · asked by BonQuiQui 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Packard Bell EasyNote SW51 that I bought in March of this year.
Thus far I have had no problems with it (despite running on Vista) however now, it won't charge properly. It won't hold charge as long as it used to, and when it is plugged it it only charges about 1% every 2 minutes. The only times it charges semi-properly is when it is turned off and charging.

When I tried to register my Laptop on the Packard Bell website for assistance, I was told my serial no. is invalid (The no. is the same on the box it came in, plus the laptop casing....) So I need help from you guys. Both to figure out my battery problem, plus to work out why my serial no isn't recognised....
thanks

2007-08-17 03:40:25 · 6 answers · asked by Lady MacB 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-17 03:36:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Plz explain each need.

2007-08-17 03:34:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

j'arrive pas a avoir la connection internet depuis mon laptop et mon pc affiche le message d'erreur precedent .

Merci de me donner un coup de main

2007-08-17 03:24:49 · 5 answers · asked by hk23 3 in Other - Hardware

second hand disk is password protected cannot get in to clean it

2007-08-17 03:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by roger_yts 2 in Other - Hardware

I need a cooling stand that AC powered and is flat with more than one air hole...Links or anything will be such a help thanks

2007-08-17 03:19:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

is there anything the american public can do to fight the insurance companys who i am forced to do buisness with and pay over 1800 a year for nothing because its the law and when i dont make a claim they keep my money

2007-08-17 03:02:05 · 3 answers · asked by para82nd20000 1 in Monitors

I have an IBM thinkpad (HSERLT123) and an old monitor that i cannot find at the moment and I want to hook it up for a larger screen. How do i hook it up?

2007-08-17 02:53:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

xpert vision geforce 7600gt $235au
Inno3d geforce 7600gt $228au
or leadtek geforce 7600gt $239 au

2007-08-17 02:48:56 · 3 answers · asked by weige1994 1 in Other - Hardware

I have 486 DX4 computer with 8mb ram and 100 Mhz processor and windows 95 . now I want to load window xp in it . Is it possible that I can increase the ram upto 128 mb ram and will it be compatible with processor and motherboard .Thanks

2007-08-17 02:39:00 · 5 answers · asked by abdul j 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-17 02:34:25 · 22 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

overheated the insides. For a while it wouldn't charge and i could only use it when the charger was plugged into my laptop. Obviously it didn't like that and started smoking. All of my photo's and word docs are on there and i want to get them of and put them onto my new laptop. There is no battery charge left on my old laptop so i can't even start it up. Is there a way of taking the hard drive out and transferring all my stuff. I heard someone say something called ghosting but i don't know what that is?? Also if there is a way for me to do it can anyone tell me where i can get the equipment from?? Thanks for the comments :)

2007-08-17 02:33:13 · 9 answers · asked by Lee Lee 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am using Windows XP SP2, im just wondering why it always scan my (SLAVE) hard drive (NTFS) everytime i'm rebooting even though i shut down my machine properly...

yeah, the message said that it will scan due to "inconsistency..." whatever... and not from improper shutdown..

it will undergo 3 scan operation (index, security descriptor...etc)

I've reformat my SYSTEM DRIVE (not the drive that i've mentioned above) before because of that annoying problem.. thinking that the problem is in the system files itself... at first it was okay but after a less a than week, there goes the scanning again...

there is one last resort that im thinking: Reformat the SLAVE DRIVE (320GB)..but at present i don't have other 'storage device' to temporarily backup my files before reformatting...

anyone got a clear shot? pls. let me know.. tnx

2007-08-17 02:15:35 · 2 answers · asked by bamboo 2 in Desktops

I am going to buy parts for my pc so which one will be the best for games:
AMD Athlon X2 4200 or Intel Dual Core II E6300

2007-08-17 02:15:16 · 13 answers · asked by RONALD L 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-17 02:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by becky g 1 in Monitors

i want the comparison and their performance.

2007-08-17 01:55:42 · 5 answers · asked by nikhilnair12 1 in Other - Hardware

Hi

The size of my current PC is starting to frustrate me so I am toying with the idea of downgrading size to a shuttle/cub pc.

I currently use a DFI-Lan party Ultra D which has been a superb motherboard, however i dont really use it to its full poitential and am thinking of ditching the amd 3000+ Processor and going for a Dual Core 3800.

I want to find a board that is reliable and represents good value - I understand that overlcoing pcs in shuttle pcs is a no go hence the idea to upgrade to a dual core and keep it at the locked speeds.

If anyone has an info it would be much appreciated.

2007-08-17 01:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by aarongroves103 1 in Desktops

2007-08-17 01:29:35 · 2 answers · asked by whitepoodle2 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was just wandering why it's important to know the amount of RAM that you have on your computer.
I can see where it would help you be more knowledgeable, but not important.
Why important?

2007-08-17 01:01:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-08-17 00:44:42 · 2 answers · asked by Chandra 1 in Monitors

Seen them on ebay.can you just put an ordinary hard drive in one and use it as an everyday external HDD,or is there more to it?

2007-08-17 00:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by gerrytweedie 3 in Other - Hardware

I have a new phone and it has a UsB drive. When I connected it to my PC, something wierd came out, instead of the files in my PC. What's suppose to happen after I connect the USB? How can i transfer songs from ... for example, imeem.?

2007-08-17 00:28:10 · 5 answers · asked by double B 2 in Add-ons

is there such thing as a external graphics card for a laptop

2007-08-17 00:25:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Also, which model is best in 19" screen available in indian market and at what price?

I am looking for hi-end, Graphic Work Station, where color and screen resolution is important.

Can u also let me know the vendor details?

2007-08-17 00:17:03 · 9 answers · asked by shadesofgrey 1 in Monitors

system info:
compaq presario v3335tu
1gb ram ,pentium dualcore,
vista home basic

2007-08-17 00:02:14 · 3 answers · asked by simbha 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have noticed on a couple of notebooks that the c2d 1.6 seems to be a little sluggish when loading programs. I am glad therefore that I opted out for a 1.73 core duo instead . The performance of cd is more than enough for me. Anyone else has similar experience ?

2007-08-16 23:42:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks