Hardware - September 2007

1500 has 120gb hard drive, 2gb RAM, 1.66ghz processor, $850. Vaio has 160gb hard drive, 1gb RAM, 1.7ghz processor, better video card, etc. $999

2007-09-25 13:53:24 · 5 answers · asked by lala 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

p4 3 ghz HT
1 gig ddr 400
80 gig sata 150
Intel D101GGC mb

2007-09-25 13:35:29 · 5 answers · asked by blank 1 in Desktops

for me its mouse all the way, its just easier

2007-09-25 13:32:24 · 7 answers · asked by Core 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

the computer came with vista. i have an old dell windows XP cd could i use that? and if so where would i find drivers for this. i tried the emachine site but the drivers say for (Vista)

2007-09-25 13:26:38 · 7 answers · asked by jason l 1 in Add-ons

the left hand side of the My Documents folder. I do remember that I wanted to change the background to black and when I did something popped up that said something about 'html' or 'activeX'. I would like to get my desktop back to proper working order. can anyone help me??

2007-09-25 13:22:39 · 2 answers · asked by sgniqua1112 2 in Desktops

hi just looking for a bit of advice on whether this spec computer will be any good for playing todays next gen games at all or whether something needs to be better is so what and what should it be upgraded to, thanks

intel core 2 duo e6550 6.550Mhz (combined)
2GB ddr2 ram memory
320GB HDD
Nvidia 7200 512mb

2007-09-25 13:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by kurt i 1 in Desktops

2007-09-25 13:15:00 · 9 answers · asked by agents_girl 2 in Desktops

2007-09-25 13:03:40 · 3 answers · asked by matdenamd 1 in Desktops

I want to install RAM on my Dell Dimension 2400 (got the computer around 2002-2003).

Now it has:
Pentium IV processor
128 MB of current RAM

I want to upgrade it with a 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (kingston technologies).

Can I do this?
Any tips on installing it?

Thanks

2007-09-25 12:59:21 · 8 answers · asked by sameperson247 2 in Add-ons

CASE: Thermaltake sorpano with a 12"green light and extra fan colr of fan is clear

CPU/MOTHERBOARD: a intel g31 motherboard with a core 2 duo e6750 2.66ghz cpu with a front side bus of 1333mhz

Paste: theraml paste for the cpu and heatsink

HDDx2: a hitachi 320gb hd and a seagate 80gb both at 7200rpm

SOUND/MODEM: creative sound blaster x-fi and a modem blaster

DVD-RW/DVD: sony 18x speed burner and reader

VIDEO: a geforce 8500gt

KEYBOARD/MOUSE: a g11 gaming keyboard and a g5 mouse

PSU: 500watt

SOFTWARE: windows vista home premuim office 2007 fsx delxue and much more

the total is $971.00

Is this a good deal for the price? i mainly want this computer to hande FSX (flight sumlator X) to full graphics.
thanks for your help

2007-09-25 12:55:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I've been trying to access some remote tech support in order to either fix or replace my CDROM that doen't want to work at all. I'm having trouble with how I'm searching for the site.

2007-09-25 12:49:21 · 2 answers · asked by Arbuckle25 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-09-25 12:47:33 · 2 answers · asked by Philidor 5 in Monitors

My dad is deciding between a 17 inch and 19 inch monitor. But he's saying someone told him not to get a 17 inch, because the 19 inch is better. Does anyone know why a 19 inch would be better, except for the fact that it's bigger?

Do 19 inch screens last longer?

Do 19 inch screens have better graphics, or something?

Also, has anyone heard of the brand MAG?? For computer monitors. Is it good?

2007-09-25 12:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by mandymariee 3 in Monitors

I have one of those slim dell towers. So i need a low profile card. And i want to have dual monitors so i need 2 of either dvi or vga slots

2007-09-25 11:44:57 · 2 answers · asked by Storm b 3 in Add-ons

2007-09-25 11:43:36 · 3 answers · asked by themilhouseman 2 in Monitors

Okay, so I am having issues booting my laptop. I am assuming (after doing some background reading) that my ram bitten the dust. I also spent about 2 days finding out that the 2nd ram slot is conveniently located under the keyboard. I have accessed both slots (finally). However, before purchasing new stick(s), I need to know if both slots need to be occupied with a stick. And, if not, which should I but a new stick in and which should I leave empty. Currently, I have 2 X 512 MB for a total of 1 gb. I am unsure how to test which (if either to be technically correct) one or if both sticks are bad. Someone please help!

2007-09-25 11:09:03 · 3 answers · asked by lilchicken_dean2 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have 1GB (1x1GB) of 667mhz DDR2 ram running at 533Mhz in my motherboard. i also have another 512MB (2x256) of 400Mhz ram from my old motherboard.

would i get best gaming performance using just the 1GB at 533mhz or would i be better of using all my ram (1.5GB) running at 400mhz?

2007-09-25 11:05:21 · 2 answers · asked by lick_my_decals_off_baby 2 in Add-ons

my pc takes pc2100u ram, could i go buy pc2100 ram and install it.

would if effect the performance, would it be better or worse?

2007-09-25 10:51:07 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I am going to start building a computer for myself over the next two years (I will need 2 Christmases worth of money lol). Anyway one of the first things I am going to invest in is a monitor. I really enjoy programming so I am looking for something 22+ in size preferably 24-28. I was wondering where is the best place to get a monitor this size.

2007-09-25 09:45:45 · 2 answers · asked by James L 2 in Monitors

Does anyone know the name of the component on the motherboard near the CPU Socket, there's usually a few of them, they may be black or green or some other color, and they look like a ring wrapped in copper wire.

2007-09-25 09:37:37 · 3 answers · asked by Astroman 3 in Add-ons

The Xpress 200 was taken out of another computer that had it installed from the factory, so we have no CD with the software. I am not computer savvy, so I don't know what to do to get it to work.

2007-09-25 09:27:36 · 1 answers · asked by Lisa S 1 in Add-ons

I am looking to buy a new video card to play games such as Oblivion, F.E.A.R, and other graphically intense games. I am on a budget of about 100 bucks. So while I want the best for my buck.

Here are the 2 I am debating over.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127286
AND
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130085

Which is better? Don't worry about rebate or whatever, which would you buy?

Also, are they even compatible with my computer? What do I look at to tell? Thanks alot in advance

Best Answer will be chosen by me and it goes to the most detailed.

2007-09-25 09:09:16 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan Marcel 3 in Add-ons

2007-09-25 09:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by icecold995 1 in Desktops

While flipping through a magazine years ago, I saw a small email machine that had a keyboard and a small screen attached. It had a modem and it's purpose was to send and receive emails. Something like this would be perfect for my dad who is in his late 60's and refuses to learn how to use the computer. Has anybody seen something like this?

2007-09-25 08:42:05 · 11 answers · asked by sammipooh 1 in Desktops

looking at the dell xps 1330 and wondering if there is a significant difference between the core2duo 2mb/1.8ghz/800FSB processor and the core2duo 4mb/2.0ghz/800FSB processor as to jump up in processor is an extra $200. Also the xps comes standard with the uxga ultrasharp screen but you can upgrade for $150 more to the LED screen. the webcam goes down from 2.0mp to 0.3mp but it is supposed to be much lighter and more power efficient. any thoughts.....

2007-09-25 08:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by bastian915 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer, running Windows XP Pro, froze, and it will not reboot. The screen comes up, there is some activity, then screen goes black and says Reboot failed, press F1 to try again, press F2 to go to setup. Pressing F1 just brings up the error message over and over again, and pressing F2 does nothing useful.

I tried to restart the computer with a cd in the drive, and got a different error message - PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE. Press F1 etc....

Okay - so what is really wrong with my computer?

I will bring it to pc repair place if I have to, but I want to know if this is something I could try to tackle on my own, if it is as simple as replacing the battery or checking cable connections, or do I really need to call in the big guns?

thanks in advance!

2007-09-25 08:38:45 · 3 answers · asked by Piggiepants 7 in Desktops

for example saving mc afee program from laptop to memory stick and other programs .

2007-09-25 08:34:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop with Windows Vista. I need to save a school paper on this USB storage device, but I have no idea how. The USB device is a "Cruzer micro 1.0 GB" If someone could give me some basic instructions I would appreciate it.

Thanks.

2007-09-25 08:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-09-25 08:23:40 · 5 answers · asked by abcdqwr3 1 in Desktops

I have a sony vaio VGN-FS395VP from 2005 and it seems to be locked or something. When i press the on button, it turns on, you can hear it work, but the screen stays black and there is no sound, which is an indication that it is not the screen that is dead, but something else... I would say it is somehow locked. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW DO I UNLOCK IT, OR IF IT IS IN SOME OTHER WAY BROKEN, WHAT DO I DO... THANX

2007-09-25 08:23:16 · 4 answers · asked by CZS 1 in Laptops & Notebooks