Hardware - September 2007

I'm looking around for a video card to play oblivion and the upcoming dx10 games. The EVGA nvidia geforce 8600 GTS and the 8800 GTS caught my eye. However, I was wondering if I should wait until some better cards come out. Also, when would that be?

2007-09-02 15:25:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Having issues with C: space- like every week!! If I can use an external HD excusivley as my C: then Id have no more probs?
If so what kind do I buy?? Kiddies use computer a lot and download tons of stuff, and move stuff, and do lots of other things that freak me out - then I have to try to fix it!! HELP!!

2007-09-02 15:24:22 · 5 answers · asked by jenine b 1 in Other - Hardware

So which card should I go with, it's down to two and I purchase one of em tomorrow:

this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127286

or this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229&Tpk=XFX%2bPVT84JUDD3%2bGeForce%2b8600GT

Thanks much!!

2007-09-02 15:20:01 · 5 answers · asked by Tumpster 1 in Other - Hardware

I just purchased my setup but sadly i have not purcahed a monitor yet! Well in my new setup I have a 8800 Ultra and i was wondering what monitor would enable me to experience the full visual effect of this video card

2007-09-02 15:12:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Gigabyte P35 D6Q Motherboard
Core 2 Quad Q6600
Nvidia 8800GTS
4x2GB RAM
1 DVD Drive
3 SATA HDD's

currently going to be getting a Thermaltake Toughpower 600W PSU, will this be enough?

2007-09-02 15:10:35 · 9 answers · asked by Tom O 2 in Other - Hardware

The AMD athlon X2 5000+ or Intel core 2 Duo E6600.

2007-09-02 15:01:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i was wondering what is the total watts for a desk top computer

2007-09-02 14:59:36 · 9 answers · asked by buddyboy 1 in Desktops

I was thinking about getting this laptop (Compaq Presario c500t 15.4" Notebook) and was wondering if it is a good one that will hold up for a few years. I can get the standard configuration for $377, or the upgraded one for $456. Does anyone think this is a good deal?

Standard: ($377)
Intel Celeron M Processor 520
512 MB DDR2 Memory
80 GB Hard Drive
Reads and writes DVDs and CDs
Integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN
Windows Vista Home Basic

Upgraded: ($456)
Intel Premium Dual Core Processor
1 GB Memory
80 GB Hard Drive
Reads and Writes DVDs and CDs
Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN
Windows Vista Home Premium

Other Specs:
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Graphics Card)
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

2007-09-02 14:48:26 · 4 answers · asked by phasoninfused92 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-02 13:59:02 · 3 answers · asked by FERNANDO M 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-09-02 13:56:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i'm an engineer & i'm really confused bet. toshiba,dell,lenovo and hp. which is the most reliable that will not broke after 5 or 6 months cause my freinds had sony vaio, compq and acer and they complain a lot from them.
plz help.thanx

2007-09-02 13:47:11 · 7 answers · asked by koky 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I already have one, but i can also install another, on the same computer with the SLI (i think) tehnology. Are there any reviews or charts to show me just how much will my graphics improve if i get another ? Thanks.

2007-09-02 13:44:17 · 3 answers · asked by Nothingness 1 in Other - Hardware

i need a lap top for colledge and am trying to decide between a mac and a pc, i am thinking that macs are cooler but still cant decide

2007-09-02 13:28:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Can you use webcams with a wireless laptop, or do you need a special kind of webcam or is there even on?

2007-09-02 13:23:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-02 13:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by tiffalonia30 2 in Other - Hardware

It's a nifty little comp, but i dont want to put time and money into upgrading it if it isn't possible. I just want to use it for ipod wrestling/internet use.

2007-09-02 12:56:57 · 4 answers · asked by riverratwedge 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my uncle joe said it might be my keyboard but i got a different one and it is still beeping like something is wrong but i don't know what it could be?

2007-09-02 12:42:18 · 14 answers · asked by Rock 2 in Other - Hardware

This is my motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128034

and I'd like to buy this RAM for it - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227124

and I'm wondering if they will run together, and if they will, can I also include the new RAM with my old. Here's the link to my old RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227124
I appreciate the help!

2007-09-02 12:41:54 · 3 answers · asked by KS 2 in Desktops

My computer has 512 Gb/Mb(I can't remember which) of RAM, but it only let's me use 256 Gb/Mb.Does anyone know why or how I can get my computer to let me use this space on it or direct me to someone who might be able to help me?

2007-09-02 12:39:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

becuz i need to know

2007-09-02 12:38:30 · 2 answers · asked by Paige {Now Paige} 1 in Other - Hardware

I currently have ddr2 533 pc4200 Ram and im upgradeing my pc basicly rebuilding it from ground up and i was wondering if it was worth the extra money for DDR3(speed wise i know what the price is).

My next pc build is
Quad Core2duo 2.4ghz
ram????not sure yet
120gb hd main 300gb slave HD
Nvidia 8800GTS 320mb

2007-09-02 12:33:58 · 3 answers · asked by dvrman123 1 in Other - Hardware

I have my new laptop (with windows vista home premium) and I want to try to run a version of Linux. If I run Linux what happens to my old OS? Is there any specific requirements for having myself running Linux? Do I need any special keys on my comp? I have always wanted to run Linux. Sorry if this is a noobish question.

Page for laptop - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8404194&type=product&id=1180743304575

2007-09-02 12:20:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi, im going to buy a new desktop and i have built a PC from HP and Dell. the HP was incredibly cheaper than the Dell with both machines having the same things in them.

I have a Dell XPS laptop and i love the support they have given me.

My question is this: Does HP have the same level of support Dell has? Online? in home? Phone?

2007-09-02 12:00:45 · 2 answers · asked by Madrox 2 in Desktops

2007-09-02 11:55:59 · 4 answers · asked by anthony s 2 in Desktops

what do each of those means and whats amd x64 stuff? is it better than centrino?

2007-09-02 11:51:38 · 2 answers · asked by lior146 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a three year old Compaq, that, in the last 2 days has started to act up. When I turn it on, I get the wonderful Compaq menu (The one where you have ESC, F1 for Settings, and F10 for a system restore), well, it will go from that screen, which is normal for booting up, to a blank black screen with a flashing curser, like in old DOS. Then, it stops. My only option is to turn off the computer, which I can do by hitting ctrl, alt, del, and will restart the comp. After a few reboots, it eventually starts up, and computer is ready to use.
My question, what the heck is going on and how can I stop this! It just started and is quite annoying. Took me half an hour today just to get my comp to come on and stay on.

2007-09-02 11:38:37 · 7 answers · asked by jessica b 2 in Desktops

2007-09-02 11:26:55 · 3 answers · asked by Omar Negm 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a socket 478 celeron d processor with a thermal take tiny fin p4 cooler on it but the fan on top of the heatsink blows onto the processor instead of taking the heat off. is this normal or what , another thing is that the cooler is rated for 2.4ghz but my processor is 2.53, do i need another cooler because of this or will this one do. if i need a need one should i make sure that it blows onto or off of the processor?

2007-09-02 11:24:35 · 2 answers · asked by longhorn330 1 in Other - Hardware

I have some questions, i bought Guild Wars Nightfall like 2 weeks ago, but my video card couldn't stand it (Intel 8245G Graphics Controller of 64Mb), so I'm planning on buying a nvidia geforce series 7 video card (7600 GS PCI of 256Mb or 7300 LE of 128MB to be precise) so i wanted to know if it's good enough to run Guild Wars. I'm using a Dell OptiPlex GX260 with a processor Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.0 GHz and 1 Gb of RAM. So the questions are:

1. Is my pc good enough to stand the video card?

2. Is the video card good enough to run the game(I don't want it to run at high performance, just run it good medium or low quality i don't care) because with mine it keeps crashing since it's not good enough?

3. Are there any other good video cards that are same price or near to that (7300 LE is $35 and 7600 GS is $65)?

4. Also, is it too difficult to install it?

k, so those are my questions, i would thatnk u a lot if u can answer them :P

2007-09-02 11:23:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I heard that AMD processor is much faster than intel, but AMD is not completely compatible with microsoft softwares, i touched that before years when "windows millinium" was used, i got a message during installing "windows millinium" says" windows protection error".
So i stopped purchasing AMD, but what about thesedays ? is the problem still exist in windows xp or vista ?

2007-09-02 11:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by deepthink2000 2 in Desktops