Hardware - August 2007

well i have a dvd burner and when i put in a blanc dvd it recorgnizes it as blank but when i run a program, it gives me a error that enter a writable disc, and i tried dvd+r and dvd-r and so many dvd's, as well lots of program but same error. any setting i need to change?, i recently reinstalled windows xp sp2 and that is when this thing started happening?, any help will be appreciated
thnks

2007-08-07 15:24:25 · 4 answers · asked by virbish d 1 in Add-ons

if my motherboard doesnt support duel channel.. can I still use a memory unit that says dual channel ready?

2007-08-07 14:42:26 · 2 answers · asked by B rand 1 in Add-ons

I want to refill my lexmark 19 color cartridge but I don't know starting from left to right which color ink is to be injected into each chamber. thanks for any help.

2007-08-07 14:04:26 · 3 answers · asked by d_raza1 3 in Printers

I dont know if I should get a dual core or quad core processor from intel. On newegg.com a quad core processor and duo core processor cost about the same. A quad q6600 cost $309 and has a clock speed of 2.4 Ghz. A Duo e6700 cost $317 and has a clock speed of 2.6. Why is the quad core which is only .2 Mhz slower than the e6700 cost about the same than a duo core? If i were to build a pc strictly for gaming which is what im doing, should i go with the e6700 or q6600?

2007-08-07 13:51:46 · 7 answers · asked by manny_ptown 1 in Other - Hardware

I recently reinstalled from clean windows 2000 on this IBM. Everything works but my cd dvd drive. I can install programs via the cd drive, but when I drive any music cds or anything else it does not work or read. When I goto my computer, the cd drive does not even register. I have a Matshita dvd rom sr-8175. I understand that I don't need to have a driver for the cd drive to work. What is wrong?? This computer has two parts, the actual laptop and then the media slice/docking station with the floppy drive and cd drive. Who can help me please??

2007-08-07 13:39:24 · 1 answers · asked by Paps 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I got 3 memory cards from different manufacturers, is there any way (program or list) to check if they are compatible with one another ? the PC freezes many times and i believe the RAM is the cause of it.

2007-08-07 13:25:07 · 3 answers · asked by Nothingness 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-07 13:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Fred 1 in Other - Hardware

i am building an htpc with the main goal being to bhave a rig capable to play flawlesly 1080p h264 encoded files.but i wont mind the game from time to time...
the max lenght of the card cant exeed 250mm du to the silverstone case
so what do you think about it. prices are nearly the same

2007-08-07 12:41:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i have a hp pavillion dv9000. with a 2 year warrinty and it has only bin a year. it is fisical problem. will they give me a new one. because i would like a man book. plz help.do not be maen.

2007-08-07 12:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by Apple Products Man 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to play company of heros demo but dont have the needed amount of ram.

2007-08-07 12:27:56 · 13 answers · asked by gager420 1 in Add-ons

Vista jus uses 1GB of RAm, so u have an addition 1GB Left!

2007-08-07 12:27:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

are the new imacs that are made from aluminum better than the previous models? if so, how? and is it only the imacs and not the ibook that are getting the new design?

2007-08-07 12:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by Darunik 3 in Desktops

Though the CD ROM drive is listed in "My Computer" my dvd rom hardware is nowhere to be found. When I click on hardware profiles I can see my floppy disk drive and both of my hard drives, but not my DVD rom drive.

It used to work, now it doesn't and I am fast reaching my wits end.

2007-08-07 12:23:00 · 5 answers · asked by Akfek_Branford 4 in Add-ons

i tried clicking tools then internet options but the place to type the hompage is not typable. you cant even click on it to write something down

2007-08-07 12:20:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-07 12:15:03 · 3 answers · asked by Princess_21_28 1 in Desktops

2007-08-07 12:13:47 · 1 answers · asked by stevie m 1 in Add-ons

HI,
I will type this question without any editing, so you can se what the laptop does. As I type on my laptop, sometimes it doesnseem to register the keys that I push. I don't know if there is an option to perhaps adjust the sensitivity setting of my keyboard, or what. ButI sem to have to edit all of my sentences and fil in the keys that it didn't seem to register wen I yped it.

As you can see from what I typed above (I'm editing my typing now), there are missing letters that I did type- they just didn't seem to register for some reason. Might anyone have a suggestion?

2007-08-07 12:00:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok I've been wanting a Mac for a really long time. Since the new iMac has just come out today and Leopard is coming in October, I thought it would be good to get one for Christmas. I am only 15 and you know I will need a new computer for college. My dad says just wait and make use with what I have for 3 years, then I can get a Macbook. But I think 3 years is a good life for a computer, plus I can give it to my younger brother. So should I get it?

2007-08-07 11:58:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I am looking at computers. I am fairly proficient as far as most features are concerned, but I am not sure about the new processors that have come out since my last computer purchase. When choosing a computer, is the Intel Celeron D 360 or the AMD Athlon 64 better?

2007-08-07 11:58:06 · 5 answers · asked by ¤¤Je§§ica¤¤ 4 in Desktops

toshiba U305-S5107

Gateway M6817

Gateway MT6831

Gateway M6816

toshiba A205-S4797

or any other laptop u guys would recommend??

P.S. I use my laptop to do homework and gaming. i am a science major. i need a laptop that has FAST internet connection, with 2GB ram, and intel core 2 duo.

2007-08-07 11:54:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-07 11:49:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I just got a brand new HP dv6000 and i followed the directions on setting it up and after it was all done i clicked on what i thought was the shut off button but in reality was just a hybernation button . So basically i thought my computer was charging all night, which it was, but it did not charge all the way so when i got up i actually turned it off & then charged it until the battery was at 100 %. but today when i tried using it, i noticed that the battery died unusually quick, so i charged it back up to 100% and then put it in "power save" and just let it sit. in 1 min. it was down to 99 % in 3 min down to 97 % and in 15 min it was down to 90% battery life. Now please keep in mind that i didn't run any applications & after about 5 min. the screen even went dormant & that it's in the lowest power consuption mode, & also that the n.b is brand new. i know n.b's battery life are pretty bad but i think that this is excessive, should i return it i got only 2 days left to xchange/return

2007-08-07 11:47:55 · 6 answers · asked by Jeff Mad. 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer meets all of the requirments but whenever I start up the game a little message pops up that says "Fatal Error06
Unsupported Pixel Shader version detected. 2.0
So for any of you computer geniuses out there please answer this question. Im guessing I need to somehow support the unsupported pixel whatever that means....

2007-08-07 11:42:07 · 3 answers · asked by John 2 in Other - Hardware

I tried to install some games on a Windows 98 pc I just received, but I was told that the computer didn't have enough disk space on the hard drive (C:/) to accomadate the programs. Is there a chance that I can buy some disk space? Do I buy a new drive? Or am I just in need of a new pc? How does this work?

2007-08-07 10:47:57 · 4 answers · asked by blackbeauty_19890 3 in Other - Hardware

My laptop is authorized. It is on my network. I can listen to the songs on the network at home, but I can't get them to stay on the laptop when it is away from home network. I'm taking the laptop on a trip. I can't figure out how to get my iTunes purchased songs onto my laptop. Ideas? Thanks!

2007-08-07 10:26:27 · 5 answers · asked by peacepusher 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-07 10:20:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

hey im in 7th grade and im getting a macbook for now and a while and i want to know if that is the right choice. i want to play age of empires 3 and video chat and listen to music and do some schoolwork and stuff. so wat do you think

2007-08-07 10:18:13 · 5 answers · asked by legomindstorm@sbcglobal.net 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My son is 12, almost 13 and is in the 8th grade. He does some gaming, nothing too complicated but I'm sure that will grow. He does use the internet and obviously uses it for school.

I want to buy a computer that may still be useable in 3 years and that will have enough speed and support to keep up with his needs.

I don't want to spend too much maybe $700 or less.

Is this possible? If so, what should I get??

2007-08-07 10:06:45 · 9 answers · asked by CBJ 2 in Desktops

when i play a video.......i just hear the sound but no picture???
help please...

2007-08-07 10:04:53 · 3 answers · asked by lor 1 in Desktops

i think its the fan thats really loud, do you have any suggestions to what i can do or try

2007-08-07 09:59:01 · 4 answers · asked by i have a ? 2 in Desktops