Hardware - October 2007

The ATI Radeon 9200 (RV280) is 64 MB memory size, GPU Clock is 250 MHz (original: 250 MHz), the RAMDAC Clock is 400 MHz, the Pixel Pipelines is 4, the bus type is DDR, and the Bus width is 64-bit.

The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200:
Memory: 128 MB, 64 bit DDR, 400 MHz (effective), 3.2 GB/s Memory Bandwidth, 250 MHz GPU, 4 Pixel Pipelines, 350 MHz RAMDAC..

Which one is better? Please answer only if you know for sure. I need to get the right answer. THANKS

2007-10-25 09:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by Igor 1 in Other - Hardware

im trying to change my screen resolution and the bar wont move up neither will the voulume configuration in sounds need help please tell me what i can do

2007-10-25 09:11:57 · 4 answers · asked by marcodn93 2 in Monitors

I have the following graphics card.

EVGA E-GEFORCE 8600GT 540MHZ 256MB 1.4GHZ GDDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDTV Out DIRECTX10 Video Card


1. I am wondering if I can over clock it to a GTX type or fine tune it for better performace. If so which software can I use which will easily do it for me without having to go threw the hassile of manually overclocking it. I am also wondering if it is pre factory overclocked I think some models are but this one dosent seem like.

2. I had installed the card into my HP desktop and it did not seem at that point that it needed a power source invidually (just that PCI-E slot) and having read about some cards requiring power to them I am wondering if this model needs external power as well incase I have missed on that aspect.

Thanks

2007-10-25 08:56:11 · 3 answers · asked by planck12 1 in Add-ons

that's what my computer uses does the brand matter

2007-10-25 08:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I need to replace my Video card on my CPU. How do I get to it? How will I know what it looks like?

2007-10-25 08:30:17 · 5 answers · asked by kimmer727 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

That is can I send files to a PC and visa versa or do I need special equipment

2007-10-25 07:50:34 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

just in pastic bad not in seagate box or anyting is this becuse of OEM one or is this 2nd hand HDD

2007-10-25 07:48:08 · 3 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

10 Min pass by and it says to reinstall above file, but I can't see what the file name is due to the high resolution of the screen, should I reformat?

2007-10-25 07:30:47 · 6 answers · asked by mrperfect069 3 in Monitors

2007-10-25 07:29:23 · 7 answers · asked by sparkleeliz 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Did you order a desktop or notebook/laptop?
Was it a certified refurb, prev ordered new or scratch and dent?
Were you happy w/your purchase?

I'm looking to get one or the other for my daughter and I really don't want to buy "totally new" as I'm not sure how well she'll take care of it....

2007-10-25 06:55:28 · 3 answers · asked by secret_oktober_girl 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

for free would be nice.....you should not have to pay for broken video cards....I have a 9600 radian video card 512.


the sales person is like this video card is great for games...you by it the games do not work...oh by the way for an extra 29.99 you can get the game's to work....I hate theifs.

2007-10-25 06:46:59 · 2 answers · asked by THEGREATSEEKER 1 in Add-ons

Which tactic is better for the software and mechanical life of a computer (laptop and desktop)...

1. Leave it ON all day even if its not being used, and turn it
OFF only @ night?

2. Hibernate it everytime its not being used and turn it OFF only @ night?

3. Turn it OFF everytime its not being used and back ON again when needed?

Thank you

2007-10-25 06:25:51 · 5 answers · asked by t.wes87 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok the total free space of my hard disk should be 63.3 GB. I wanted to download a 7 GB file from bitcomet. But I changed my mind and stopped downloading and removed the file and the software. But still my hard disk is showing it has 54 GB of free space. What can I do to solve this problem?
10 points to the person who can solve this.

Oh btw my operating system is Windows Vista.

2007-10-25 06:09:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I do not know much about computers (hardware) but I have a couple of games that do not work and they use to work. I think maybe my video card driver need's to be upgraded. I lost everything on my computer(long story).....this is the only thing I can think of. So where can I down load drivers from?

2007-10-25 05:57:34 · 4 answers · asked by THEGREATSEEKER 1 in Add-ons

Or does it only get rid of the stuff i have deleted?

2007-10-25 05:11:29 · 21 answers · asked by Robby L 1 in Desktops

should i just take it out, or should I C: Format it? Thanks for the help.

2007-10-25 05:05:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-10-25 04:53:06 · 2 answers · asked by shillu 1 in Monitors

2007-10-25 04:46:40 · 6 answers · asked by esther_1202 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Well done HP. You saved yourself a 10p cable.

2007-10-25 04:38:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

Please tell me how. Or do I need to have a pro do it?

2007-10-25 04:14:53 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Add-ons

I want to buy a microphone, for recording vocals and guitar ... I am looking at one on Amazon, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ECM-MS907-Stereo-Digital-Microphone/dp/tech-data/B00005QBUW/ref=de_a_smtd/202-0930509-8226212
It says it is suitable for recording to portable audio systems, but I just want to check if anyone knows whether it will work with my laptop, using software like Audacity.
Can anyone help please?

2007-10-25 04:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi there,
I just moved my computer from my old place to my new appartment, i just hooked all the cables and set the computer to turn on.... as soon as i turn on the computer..... the monitor (not an LCD) lights up green as its starting up then not even 2 seconds later, it shuts off again and the light turns back to orange meanwhile the actual computer is fine and still on..i can't even go into any settings or anything to check if something is wrong.

why is this happening? i thought it was a cable issue but i tried 3 different cables as i wasnt sure which one was the monitor one and which was the computer... but all the combinations between the 3 cables didnt work.

can anyone tell me why this is happening?
I did move my computer in the past and never had this problem before.

thanks.

2007-10-25 03:45:40 · 3 answers · asked by PK27 2 in Monitors

Header:
PWR / P- / P+ / GND
Wires :
1 - +
2- -
3- P+
4- P-

2007-10-25 03:43:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Header:
* PLED+ / PLED- / PWRBTN / GND / *
* HDLED+ / HDLED- / GND / RESET / DUMMY*
Cables:
1 - PLED / ------------------ / PLED
2 - HDLED / HDLED
3- RESET SW / RESET SW
4- PWR SW / PWR SW

2007-10-25 03:39:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a pentium pc with on board graphics, etc etc. My chipset model no is ""intel 810e"" and graphics controller model no is ""intel 82810 graphics controller""' where can i find online update for my chipset drivers or the link from where i can download it for free..

2007-10-25 02:50:18 · 4 answers · asked by Syed Tanzeem 1 in Add-ons

the computer i will get is passed onto me- very nice and fast and has all taken off it. my ancient ole thing works but not dvd or floppy disc and has no cd slot. is a download available or should i get pro help in loading

2007-10-25 02:45:05 · 6 answers · asked by ellie knows 1 in Desktops

I accidentlly uninstalled it D=

2007-10-25 02:25:03 · 6 answers · asked by victor 1 in Desktops

Hi there, just wondering how viable it is to display something (in this case a face) on a monitor for exactly 16ms (milliseconds)?

Presumably you'd have issues with refresh rates and phosphorus(?) decay (or so I've been told) but I'm not a tech head so perhaps someone infinitely more knowledgeable than me could fill me in?

2007-10-25 02:05:44 · 1 answers · asked by Chris H 1 in Monitors

I want to get a new imac I currently run windows for my business. On the new mac can i switch from one os to the other do I need any additional programs
Thanks

2007-10-25 01:26:13 · 2 answers · asked by Jack J 1 in Desktops

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Windsor 2.8GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail (Model: ADA5600CZBOX)

Or

AMD Opteron 1212 Santa Ana 2.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 103W Processor - Retail (Model: OSA1212CSBOX)


1) What AMD processor is better for gaming?

2) Which processor will yeild a better Vista rating?


I ordered one, my brother already has the other one, other than that our rigs are similar who will come out on top?

2007-10-25 00:57:31 · 3 answers · asked by snavelz_package 2 in Desktops