Hardware - September 2007

2007-09-07 06:15:14 · 6 answers · asked by deetur07 1 in Add-ons

I can access the panel through " run / type dxdiag " once im there I go to the video settings tab yet there is nothing to lower the video settings to a lower rate so I can fix a problem in game. Does anyone know how to adjust Dxdiag video settings?

2007-09-07 06:05:11 · 1 answers · asked by Cliff 2 in Add-ons

1. whats a wireless mouse that will work on the inspiron 1420
2. how do i know if my laptop has bluetooth, how do i check that?
3. how do i check if my laptop has wi-fi
4. will a wireless mouse work without bluetooth?

2007-09-07 06:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by biowolf89 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-07 05:50:38 · 18 answers · asked by Music # Blast 3 in Monitors

I am having a problem w/my laptop and I called the company and they said I can restore my computer, but they couldn't tell me how b/c my warranty was almost up.....

2007-09-07 05:48:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have two copies of Windows XP installed both on the same partition. Before I installed the second one (for repair purposes) I noticed my total avalible memory was like 950mb or something. Since installing the second OS I noticed it dropped to around 550mb. Is a certain amount of memory being devoted to each OS which in turn is decreasing performance?

2007-09-07 05:40:52 · 3 answers · asked by oneunderondaday 3 in Desktops

My Motherboard:
ASUS Crosshair ATX AM2 Nforce 590 SLI DDR2 2PCI-E16 PCI-E4 3PCI SATA2 GBLAN 1394 Sound Motherboard

My ram (so far):
OCZ Platinum XTC PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL4-5-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit

I want to know If I can also add 2-2GB ram sticks, while also having the 2-1GB sticks, or will this somehow negativly affect my computer performance. Not sure if I can mix 2GB and 1GB ram sticks. I do have 4 slots (2 free) on my MB.

My Future ram?:
OCZ Platinum XTC PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL5-4-4-15 DDR2 240PIN Dual Channel Memory Kit

thanks.

2007-09-07 05:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by bezehbeh 1 in Add-ons

and my fan is not turning on. my computer gets hot and even turns off. this started happening last night. what can i do to try to fix it without replacing the fan or do i need to replace the fan?

2007-09-07 05:32:26 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. G 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

hi there im just settin up my laptop
toshiba satellite p200-a14o
im tryin to start my webcam bt says it must be turned on how do i do this please help....

2007-09-07 05:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i want one that has the internet thing so you don't have to stick the wireless card in, it's built in. i'll be using it for school (college papers, research), myspace, yahoo answers, other internet pleasures. i also like to put my music on there (and i have a lot of that), and i shoot movies and music videos with my friends so I'll be editing it on this computer. i need a lot of internal memory because the one i have now (a SUPER old one of my dad's) is down to 1% memory left and i have barely anything on there. not a very big gamer, hearts and pinball just about does it for me, and i don't like MAC computers. also i need one that comes with the firewall cable port and a dvd player and cd burner. if there is a computer out there like that, can you give me the link? (or just tell me where i can find it). i have about $50 dollars now and i am making approx. $65 a week (give or take a few, some weeks it's $20, others it's $100). so i still have a ways to go, but thanks for all your help.

2007-09-07 05:13:21 · 7 answers · asked by :) 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-07 05:08:32 · 6 answers · asked by Peeking-In 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-07 05:05:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-09-07 05:00:50 · 3 answers · asked by GUNTZ 2 in Desktops

I just got a hp Pavilion dv2000 about 3 weeks ago and now its messing up. When I load up Vista Home Premium and get to the login screen it might freeze. The mouse won't work. Nothing works. If I get to the desktop it might freeze. If I boot in safe mode and try a system restore it might freeze. Everything I do eventually my laptop will freeze. How can I fix it? I think its windows cuz I don't think I have a virus.

2007-09-07 04:57:54 · 18 answers · asked by will 2 in Desktops

i opted for the long one but its only done 19% in half an hour

2007-09-07 04:38:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Okay , i brought a notebook afew days ago , with 2gb ram and all that .Everything is fine except the graphics card , i know the graphic card isnt that good and isnt for gaming but can anyone name a game that at least i can play ?

i brought Call of duty 2 and ffs , it can be played , real pissed now , can this notebook play battlefield 2 ??? or BF 2142 or nice games that anyone recommends ?

2007-09-07 04:34:24 · 3 answers · asked by rongjiechung 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

first how do i format it,because when i go to 'mt computer only 'c' drive is there, thenhow do i assign a letter to it , ie (d) drive

2007-09-07 04:13:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I get a message telling me that my RPC server is not running. How do I correct this issue?

2007-09-07 04:10:58 · 3 answers · asked by cheeseburger_nparadise 2 in Printers

2007-09-07 04:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by Henry R 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-07 04:02:58 · 6 answers · asked by julianne 1 in Scanners

Just bought a new laptop but need a printer. which printer has the cheapest geniune ink cartridges to replace the ones that have run out

2007-09-07 04:02:57 · 6 answers · asked by anon2008 2 in Printers

Greetings to all ,

I wish to get a laptop (have never had one thus my knowledge is 0) so I would like to get some information before getting one . So here are some of the brands I was thinking : a HP or Dell laptop .

My needs are basically for surfing the net , watching videos , hearing music , must be durable and I also have a ZD screen recorder which I will need to install.

Is there any things I need to be aware of when buying. does it get hot easily (if so i was thinking of using my fan and place it directly at it, is that advisable ? ) and whats this dual core , proccessor which I often see it on the laptops specs.

Many thks for your help . Greatly appreciated it

2007-09-07 03:42:48 · 6 answers · asked by Flying 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I don't know what it's called. Browser maybe? It appears when I move the arrow with the mouse to the top of the screen, then it disappears. It's driving me crazy!!!!! Please Help!!!!!

2007-09-07 03:17:16 · 5 answers · asked by lemondrop 6 in Monitors

is it possible to add c n d drives of hd without breaking all partition ;only breaking these two ?
N.B : i have 6 drives in hd , is there any soft can make it possible ?

2007-09-07 02:34:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I can no longer hear anything on the net/media player etc as the connection in the back of my computer has been broken. Basically the hole into which I plug the lead which is connected to my amp is knackered. If i wiggle the lead around whilst pushing it in hard (ok enough sniggering), I intermittently hear sound but I cannot afix it nor can I stand there keping it pushed in firmly. The moment I let it go all I get is a loud buzz! Any suggestions? is there an alternative way of hooking up my PC to my amp. Please help!

2007-09-07 02:17:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Ok. My computer has been messing up as of lately. Windows will not actually load. When I turn the computer on, it makes it all the way to the Windows loading screen with the progress bar at the bottom. From there, it just keeps rebooting and cycling like that. I tried to start in safe mode and that didnt work either. I booted from the Windows XP CD, and when I choose the repair option, it works for a little while, and then it kicks me to a dos prompt ( C:\Windows ). I can only access the windows directories and sub-directories. What am I supposed to do from here? When I type exit, Windows never actually loads, it just keeps cycling. Someone please help!

Im running a P4, 3.53GHz, 2GB RAM, Windows XP

2007-09-07 01:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by Mike J 1 in Desktops

like that. I am trying upgrade my video card. nvidia 7300 gt. It works fine on wow and other things. The problem is videos, such as yahoo video. It locks up and wont play them. Any thoughs? Oh, yes I have the most current drivers for the card. I loaded and reloaded them twice.

2007-09-07 01:54:51 · 1 answers · asked by new43me 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-09-07 01:53:30 · 6 answers · asked by moga 1 in Desktops

i know size matters, , so just normal size

2007-09-07 01:15:38 · 11 answers · asked by stokesrick 1 in Add-ons

2007-09-07 00:40:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops