Hardware - October 2007

2007-10-24 00:36:36 · 2 answers · asked by kumarnitin 1 in Desktops

Each day I have to re-adjust my computers date because it seems to advance a couple of days each time I turn on my computer however,it does not alter the time at all.
I know that sometimes a time and date will change backwards if your battery needs replacing but,what makes it advance a couple of days.
Any help will be gratefully apreciated,thank you.

2007-10-24 00:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by mentor 5 in Desktops

i have dell inspiron 9400, nd i cant play dvds.. :S .. well i was able 2 play dvds b4 i format my laptop..but then..now i cant !! .. am really upset..please help

2007-10-24 00:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by Dana 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just built a new computer and when i first start it up it comes up with Intel cpu ucode loading error.. Press f1 to continue...
Can anyone please tell me what this error means?

2007-10-24 00:17:52 · 2 answers · asked by matthew w 2 in Desktops

Hi there, I need to buy bulky copier toner and need it today. I can order online for next day etc but need to go somewhere and physically pick some up. Any suggestions? I can't find anyone that does this. Many thanks.

2007-10-24 00:07:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

im planning to upgrade my pc, and I really want to upgrade the video card for better 3d graphics....here are my system information

Operating System: Windows Xp Professional (5.1 Build 2600)
System Manufacturer: ECS
System Model: P4M800-M7
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2.66Ghz
Memory: 256 mb ram ( but im going to buy 512 mb ram) so it will sum up my memory to 768 mb ram
DirectX: DirectX 9.0c

.......right now im using 32mb S3G Unichrome Pro IGP video card, and i want to upgrade it... i want to know what is the best video card for my pc's capabilities...

2007-10-23 23:47:13 · 2 answers · asked by dranzer_a2 2 in Desktops

I've heard of these dual core\quad core processors. but what does that mean. someone said that if i had a 2ghz Dual Core Processor, i should have 4ghz of processing power. Is that true? What does that mean

2007-10-23 23:20:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i have a laptop. but it doese not have a good enough video card to play halo. is there any possible way to get a video card for a laptop.

2007-10-23 22:23:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S

XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM

ZOGIS ZO86GT-E GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card

LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DH-16D2P-08

Turtle Beach TBS-3300-01 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Montego DDL Sound Card

OCZ GameXStream OCZ1010GXSSLI ATX12V / EPS12V 1010W Power Supply

A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVE1A16K

EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6750

ZEROtherm CF900 92mm CPU Cooler

i would use the comp for a lot of 3D gaming, music, and video editing.

2007-10-23 21:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

the whitish shade has been masked over by bluish shade
when i unplugged the monitor signal cable
all the three colour bars on the screen could be distinctly seen

2007-10-23 21:20:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

would it be bad to get a power supply that can provide more power then the computer needs in some cases? meaning if sometimes you were on 480 watts and then later you would run on 1000 watts.

2007-10-23 21:01:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-10-23 21:00:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am wanting to purchase a mid range graphic card for my acer aspire ast180 w/vista home prem.I have 2 gb samsung ddr2 6400 800 ram ,2 sticks with 2 slots empty .took out the memory it came with It was only 2 512 mb 5200.Im getting a new power supply now i need a nice video card.I am not a tech by far.I'm learning though.
I was woundering if my video card's clock core speed should match my memory speed in order to run well?My memory ram in my slots are 800 soo should I get ATI 2600xt?Its core clock speed is 800.There isnt too many reveiws on these yet so I was goin to wait a little while before I just decide to get xfx 8600 gt xxx.ITs a good card based by all the reviews.I have nothing yet except whats in my 6100 board.
I also am installing a 585w psu this week end.The reason i got one this big is for when the 8800's come down on price in a year or so i can afford to get it.Only got 1 pci e slot so i wont use any sli.Unless they come out with a two in one adapter by then.lol Heyya

2007-10-23 20:34:26 · 4 answers · asked by Austinomic 1 in Add-ons

how can i get it up to 2GHz????

2007-10-23 19:45:28 · 4 answers · asked by G!bby 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have the samsung x50. can i upgrade it by adding a graphics card separately?

2007-10-23 19:40:22 · 3 answers · asked by abhishek 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-23 19:33:22 · 5 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Desktops

I recently sent in my laptop to be fixed because of a battery problem. The company took out the old hard drive and replaced it with a new one. Then when I received it, the problem was still there so they sent a new barrtery and problem was solved. But in the process they re-uploaded windows software on my laptop and now I no longer have my software for the built-in camera. How do I get this software so it was function again?

2007-10-23 19:18:09 · 4 answers · asked by Jac J 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-23 19:12:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-23 18:40:32 · 21 answers · asked by hannah 1 in Add-ons

I always leave it on standby and don't know if its bad.

2007-10-23 17:58:32 · 17 answers · asked by jd159 1 in Desktops

I was just wondering if I could run 2 OS's on one computer as long as I have two hard drives.I am new to building computers and am about to build one as soon as my parts arrive.I only ordered Windows XP because Windows Vista isn't compatable with alot of games that I like,and I don't feel like spending $200 on a OS that won't work with some of the games that I like (plus I didn't have enough money on me at the time).So in a while, probably sometime in April of 08, I plan on getting another HDD and buying Vista as long as it is possible to have 2 OS's on the same system.

2007-10-23 17:53:31 · 11 answers · asked by California resident 2 in Desktops

I want to upgrade computer, but I want to know which part upgrade what better. I know hard drive upgrade loading time and start up times faster. Graphic card upgrades only games and some graphic programs. CPU and Memmory upgrades overall perfomence. I know by putting what hardware how much it will get better by numbers. like by upgrading to this CPU, my super PI time will get this much faster but In real use would I be able to feel the difference? I overclocked my E6600 C2D from 2400mhz to 3600mhz but I'm not sure if I really felt much difference other than confirmation of benchmarks. Only hardware that I really felt difference was video card. Thats why I want to know what exactly each hardware does to change my computing experience. For example lets say I upgraded the memory to 8gb. Would I really feel diffence from 2gb unless I run like AutoCAD making drawing with billions of lines?

2007-10-23 16:09:11 · 2 answers · asked by jason 1 in Desktops

Can I burn something else on a DVD-R that has already been used? I'm out of blank disk and I really want to burn something. But when I put it in it says please insert blank disk. Doesn't the R in DVD-R mean I can keep burning over the same disk? If not is there a way to erase whats on a disk and burn my new stuff?

2007-10-23 15:49:37 · 12 answers · asked by Mia Bella 3 in Desktops

I am looking for something 320 to 500 GB.
I saw the my book essentials for $129.95. Would that one be any good?

2007-10-23 15:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by smr_87_05 3 in Add-ons

2007-10-23 14:25:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

downloading a lot of music i also would like to start uploading and editing vids for youtube i really would like to stay under $1000 any suggestions??

2007-10-23 14:19:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

nvidia 590sli
(2)8600 gts sli vid cards
4gb (2x2gb dual channel 800mghz) ram
amd 5600+ (2.8 ghz) 64x2
(2) darn it-can't remember...240gb hitachi? (i think)


windows home premium-windows live one care...

i think wloc is the problem.....
during a virus scan, at 7-8% complete, it's always a .pal or .lle file, it either reboots,like it was turned on for the first time--or i get a blue screen and then a reboot.


wtf????
if ya need more info, i'll keep close tabs on this question. thanks in advance.

2007-10-23 14:00:41 · 2 answers · asked by daddio 7 in Desktops

i try to play world of warcraft .i got a new video card. my computer works great. but when i push start on the game it shutdown my computer . its like if i push restart. how can i fix that problem.

2007-10-23 13:46:14 · 2 answers · asked by JOE C 1 in Desktops

for instance i have a hp computer, emachine monitor, gateway laser mouse, gateway or sometimes another brand of keyboard, and a hp printer. is that good or will it somehow affect my computer?

2007-10-23 13:42:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-10-23 13:35:59 · 4 answers · asked by Sherry 1 in Monitors