Hardware - August 2007

I have this computer and I want to swap this old hard drive I have with the one that's currently in the computer.

Will it work? The hard drive from the old computer isn't as built up as the computer I'm putting it in.

2007-08-06 15:57:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

is this good for a pc that will be doin games and school workd manly games like civ4,empier earth 2, age of empier 3,etc..

Shared Video RAM (Max): 256 MB....aand what is video ram!?!? is it good or bad i need you.......ty for your time

2007-08-06 15:44:04 · 3 answers · asked by Lissette C 1 in Desktops

I have a 16" CRT monitor and it it seems to generate an insane amount of heat. I can feel a lot of heat radiating when I hold my hand over the rear end of it. (The PC tower puts out less heat than the monitor does) I have also tested this by keeping a thermometer in the room. For every one hour the monitor runs, the room temp goes up one degree Fahrenheit.

If the room is 72 degrees when I turn it on in the morning, by the end of the day the room is about 85°. Note: using stand by mode and energy star settings apparently make no difference in the heat output.

Will an LCD put out a lot less heat than a CRT monitor?

2007-08-06 15:42:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Acer-Aspire-14-1-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-3680-2682/sem/rpsm/oid/185211/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-08-06 15:41:07 · 11 answers · asked by UNO 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-06 15:39:08 · 9 answers · asked by bravofolch 3 in Desktops

I'm getting a laptop when I leave for college next year and I was wondering which brand I should go for. I've used windows on Dell computers all my life, but those cool Mac Vs. Pc commercials caught my attention. =)

I'm sick of windows always screwing my computer up and thought macs look cooler. I don't play any games (besides occasionally Sims2), but instead spend most of my time doing school papers and presentations, and uploading and editing pictures, and going on AIM and the internet.

With this backround information, which would you recommend for me? AND if you suggest Apple, is a Macbook Pro worth it for me? AND, can someone explain how getting the internet works for laptops?

Sorry for this very, very long question. I appreciate it alot though! =)

2007-08-06 15:33:54 · 11 answers · asked by crashhhintome 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

for example a sony vaio.

2007-08-06 15:25:43 · 4 answers · asked by Cindily 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it true that if you put files in your "my documents" folder before reformatting, that they will be safe and you won't lose them?

And if not, is there a way to save them without moving them to a disk? I know that is the safest way to do so, but I don't have that many disks or the patience, so I was just looking for a quick and easy answer.

2007-08-06 15:25:11 · 13 answers · asked by Katy 2 in Desktops

can some one tell me what kinda graphics card this is. I am talking about the card that is above clearance on the right. I know it is ati but i dont know what series.

http://shop.ati.com/searchresults.asp?dept_id=39

2007-08-06 15:14:20 · 3 answers · asked by michael k 1 in Add-ons

I have a dell laptop theres no drivers missing for this laptop all my drivers are installed, i cannot hear anything i go 2 my audio properties and it says no audio device, I bought a usb audio device to see if it works and it does work with the usb, its a usb that plugs into the lap top like anyother usb, it has a audio input .... that does work on my lap top but everytime i unplug it and try connecting the cable direclty to the laptop theres no audio ..... please help

2007-08-06 15:08:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently bought the new chocolate from LG, and I installed the music software that came with it. It connects to the computer via usb cable. Ever since I connected the phone (and after I disconnected it), I've been getting a message that says "new hardware found" in the system tray. The phone isn't even hooked up!! It happens every 5 seconds. I've ran virus software, but nothing changed it...it is still happening. Any help is much appreciated!

2007-08-06 15:04:35 · 6 answers · asked by stang_steed05 2 in Add-ons

I'm going to upgrade the newer dual cores processor called AMD Opteron 185 2.6GHZ for my gaming computer.

My currently gaming computer's specification
Operating Software: Windows XP Professional (Installed with SP2)
Motherboard: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe
Processor : AMD Athlon 64 3200 2.0Ghz (Overclocked 2.2Ghz)
Memory: 1 GB Consair Twinx XMS 3200C2 DDR3
Graphic Card: 2X EVGA Nvidia Geforce 6800 GS 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express on SLI (When SLI enabled, 512MB of video memory)
Hard Drive: 2X Maxtor DiamondMax 7200RPM 8MB Cache SATA (one for Windows XP Professional Software and other one is for paging file)

When I upgrade AMD Opteron 185 instead the old one (AMD Athlon 64 3200) Do you think my computer can play faster on high-end games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R , FSX, Gothic 3, Oblivion, or other high-end games on very high-quality setting?

2007-08-06 15:03:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Intel Core 2 Quad Core QX6600 2.40GHz 8MB cache (4x2MB)
Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium Super Aero Cooler
Asus P5B Plus Vista Intel P965 Core2 Quad / Extreme / Core2
4x 500GB 16MB Cache 7200rpm SATA
4GB DDR II 667Mhz RAM
20x Light scribe Dual Layer DVD +/- R/RW Drive
GeForce 7600GS SLI 512MB DDR2, PCI-E, Dual DVI, HDTV Out
High quality 7.1-channel audio with UAJ function
Ethernet with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s
Stylish Tsunami Black Aluminum (VA3000BNA)
Antec Phantom 500 Silent ATX12V2.0 500W fanless hybrid power supply (Fanless operation)
Internal Fire wire Card
Windows XP Pro
PS2 Keyboard is Included
PS2 Net Scroll Mouse is Included
22” Wide Screen TFT Monitor

A kool guy I was speaking to on yahoo stated that mobo doesn't support SLI.

I want to be able to go up to the people who are building the system and confront them. I know some people out there who end up building a system with different parts from the ones paid for.

2007-08-06 14:46:40 · 11 answers · asked by SolidStateLogic 1 in Desktops

I have a PC that when I play music the sound only comes from the internal speaker. I have tried changing some things in the device manager but no luck. I have nice external speakers that I want to hear music on but no luck yet. I have an IBM thinkcentre with a soundmax card but someplace in the mix my stereo sound has been lost. :(
I just recently got this PC and my speakers worked fine with the old one so I am sure that it isnt the speakers.

2007-08-06 14:42:36 · 2 answers · asked by buzzard b8 3 in Add-ons

gateway recovery disks
for a gateway mx6445

2007-08-06 14:30:16 · 3 answers · asked by Alex M 3 in Desktops

and if yes how ?

2007-08-06 14:19:44 · 12 answers · asked by what is the good word? 4 in Monitors

I want to upgrade my graphics card and I have no idea where to look. CAn anyone help me find a good graphics card?

2007-08-06 14:19:04 · 1 answers · asked by drunkendonkey49 2 in Desktops

Ok,so i am selling a used Gateway computer that i have customised
Specs:
2.53 ghz P4
512 mb rdram
160gb ide HDD
128mb Radeon 9200
Lan Card
56k Modem Card
Creative Live Sound Card
CD-RW/DVD-Rom drive
CD-r drive
2 floppy drives
250 watt power supply

Included software:
Nero Suit (has like 30 nero things)
Office 07 enterprise

OS:
Windows XP media sp/2
or
Vista Basic +$10 to price
Home Premium + $25 to price
Buisness + $40 to price
Ultimate + $50 to price

I am asking $350 for this plus the ammount if they want a vista

Is this a Good Price To Ask For All This?

And if i were to add a 250gb Hdd How much more should i charge (410gb total then)

Thank you

2007-08-06 14:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by Billiebobjoebill 1 in Desktops

I am looking to buy a laptop for the beginning of 9th grade and was wondering should i go with a mac or a pc. The computer that i would be getting would be around the same price so that isnt an issue. But i was wondering what laptop would be the best in terms of running office programs, surfing the web, multimedia, stability and ease to use.

2007-08-06 14:02:19 · 10 answers · asked by Lauren T 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have comcast internet on my desktop. I already have a laptop that is wireless, and I have a netgear router. After 3 hours I finally got it to work with my pc and cable modem. I cannot get it to work with my laptop. I tried using the installation cd and it still wont work because it is asking me to do it the same way i did with my pc but my laptop doesn't have comcast on it, only my pc does. Can somebody PLEASE tell me in detail how to get my wireless router to work with my laptop?? My router is netgear, my laptop is compaq, and my modem is comcast. Thanks.

2007-08-06 14:00:21 · 7 answers · asked by lwomar 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-06 13:54:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-08-06 13:44:49 · 18 answers · asked by alec25a 1 in Desktops

I wanna hook my pc to my tv but on my Nvidia Geforce fx 5900 graphics card it has a weird s-video jack on it (at least i think its s-video) and i cant seem to fit my s-video cable in there. heres a picture of what the jack looks like,

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/247/svideoox6.png

can anyone tell me what kind of cable i need to fit in this so i can hook it to my tv? i really cannot fit an s-video cable in there no matter what way i put it in it just wont go in. I checked with the nvidia website, and i cant find anything about. i really would just like some 1 to tell me what kinda of cable i need so i can hook this to a tv. and if its not for a tv can some 1 please tell me what it is for?

2007-08-06 13:41:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-08-06 13:34:53 · 2 answers · asked by da1882006 1 in Desktops

! really want to buy and Apple iBook because they're cheaper then Dell laptops, because my dad only uses dell and he said ! can't get an Apple because we use Dell.
But can I run windows on an Apple computer??
Please help me because iBooks are soo cheap and the cheapest Dell laptop I've found on Ebay is $300 and they have iBooks for like $120 and I can actually afford that.......
So can I run windows on and Apple iBook??

Thanks in advance!!

2007-08-06 13:30:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-06 13:29:02 · 4 answers · asked by austine c 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

radeon/geforce
can run games
Radeon 1550+
geforce 7500+
Thanks

2007-08-06 13:19:48 · 1 answers · asked by The Bobster 3 in Add-ons

my motherboard can use both pc3200 and pc4000 can i have one pc3200 and one pc4000 or should they be the same

2007-08-06 13:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by baller awesome dude 2 in Add-ons

new ipod or imac? or what?

2007-08-06 13:06:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

a pentium III, 700, 128 or more ram, 20 gig HD, 17" monitor. keyboard and mouse. $150 and a P4 1.8ghz, 400 ram, 20 gig HD, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse, 17" monitor. $250. I have also have 1 pair of speakers thast can go with one or the other.

i just want something that i can get on the net with i dont have alot of money so..

2007-08-06 13:03:46 · 3 answers · asked by babystarr00 2 in Add-ons