Hardware - October 2007

What software programme can i use to check motherboard made/brand without physically open up the computer?

2007-10-22 02:45:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

What can you suggest with my problem?? My monitor flickers permanently just like it does when you choose "Degauss" in the menu. What can you suggest?? (Its an AOC "17" inch monitor non - LCD type)

2007-10-22 02:38:44 · 5 answers · asked by Alvin Jose G 2 in Monitors

I wanted my Compaq Presario 1690 laptop to perform a little better so I purchased a AMD k6-3 450 to up the performance. originally I was using the AMD k6-2 400 without a problem (stock in most 1690's), I could even overclock it a bit to 450 with no problems. Well I installed the k3 leaving the factory setting's intact which is 2.2 v 100 mhz x4 on the motherboard(the k63 is 2.2-2.4 core) and it boots up fine , but when I open a application the computer freezes. I tried every single dipswitch setting in the service manual and what I could find on the net that others have used but still the same problems. Sometimes it will work for awhile than it will freeze. I have a socket 7 cpu heatsink and fan installed in my laptop so I dont see heat as the problem , plus these amd k3's are suppose to run cooler anyway.

I also underclocked it to see what was the deal and had it clocked @ 188 mhz and although it did run ok eventually it froze when opening another window.

The only big difference in the CPU's is the k6-3's have 256 mb l2 cache and th k6-2 400s dont. I have adequite memory and I guess I am just in a slump. I paid good money and bought it from a reputable seller that states it passed all the testing. i did notice however that on some of the pins I noticed some blackness towards the base of some pins and kinda a little corrosion when I recieved the unit.

Why the freezing? Is the CPU just not processing correcty?

I was told and I figure it would be a plug and play type deal but I was sadly dissappointed

If anyone has any ideas please let me know and if you need any more info to help me figure out this problem just ask

My Motherboard says it can handle up to 475 mhz and everything is set so it should of just ran normal but failed
Thanks in advance

2007-10-22 02:32:32 · 1 answers · asked by Kyle H 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an old computer to dispose of, but I first need to clear data off the disks

2007-10-22 02:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

HI
I bought a ciss R265 the printer only recognizes 2 of the chips that are full and not the other 4 i have turned the printer off an on but still the same can you HELP it`s doing my head in
thank you in advance

2007-10-22 02:17:13 · 1 answers · asked by PAUL P 1 in Printers

everytime i install it, if i don't restart it right away i get sound but if i open a page or look at it the wrong way my screen turns blue and i get somekind of fatal error. Then i have to start in safe mode or do a system restore to get everything back to normal. I have a Toshiba Satellite M40X-RH4 Laptop. I really need sound, does anyone have any suggestions, or know any other drivers i could use for sound. Or could it be my sound card that is bad? This is the only driver it lists for audio in the manufacturer's website.

2007-10-22 02:06:18 · 2 answers · asked by tiiaa1 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I connected the Logitech wireless mouse into my laptop, and it said it is detected and functioning properly, but it's not. I tried the Help and Support Center and the "reset" button in the mouse, but to no avail. My mouse is black, if that's any useful information.

I don't know the model.

Also, where is the Bluetooth switch in Toshiba laptops? I can only see the wireless (internet) switch.

2007-10-22 02:00:07 · 4 answers · asked by hopingforpeace 2 in Add-ons

it keeps rebooting and checking files on C:/, says there's sumat wrong with fat32?? and sometimes says there's a system.exe error...help???!!

2007-10-22 01:52:40 · 4 answers · asked by sunny s 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

We really don't need screen savers anymore with newer monitors, auto monitor shut offs, etc. So they're more of a novelty.
Mouse pads were useful with the old track ball (mouses mice?)
So do I really need a new mouse pad with an optical mouse?
This one's ready for the trash...

2007-10-22 01:52:07 · 16 answers · asked by Kari 4 in Add-ons

2007-10-22 01:17:43 · 3 answers · asked by Rdg 1 in Add-ons

i recieved a lexmark z65 printer off a friend and it does not have an install disc? i tried to install it thriough the usb cable but my pc cant find a location for the printer??? it says on the box it is compatible with my pc? is there anyway that i can install it??? thanks in advance!

2007-10-22 01:15:04 · 4 answers · asked by ANDY M 3 in Printers

2007-10-22 01:08:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I ordered a notebook:

Vista Basic, AMD 64x Sempron Mobile 1.8Ghz, 512MB ram.

how will this work? I am not a gamer, but I do imaging, browsing, email, word, excel, movies... wilil it run at a good speed?

if I add 1 more GB of memory to total (1.5GB) will it significantly make it faster?

2007-10-22 01:05:41 · 12 answers · asked by rockability 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

without having to upgrade my motherboard or anything else . will it depend on age etc. and roughtly how much for a decent graphics card for it ?

2007-10-22 01:04:30 · 4 answers · asked by Astrix 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I had to format/reinstall XP. Now the Nvidia GEForce-4000 is not doing well. Earlier I used to get to activate the card from "Settings" tab in Desktop properties box - but now it doesn't show there. Do I have to uninstall/reinstall the card? The NVidia CD looks pretty confusing - no idea which driver to install. My video and audio are not running in sync anymore :(

2007-10-22 00:52:14 · 5 answers · asked by chattopadhyay 1 in Desktops

is it just a simple case of swapping it over with a 500w and plugging in some connections?

2007-10-22 00:51:34 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Hardware

hi, i know this is a slightly obvious question but i just want to be sure. would a hd2600xt run better or would a hd2600xt + x1950 pro run better?

2007-10-22 00:46:27 · 1 answers · asked by abhik_262 3 in Desktops

2007-10-22 00:29:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i have 80GB hard drive. one NTFS partition that is C:\. when i use FDISK to make more partition on dos prompt it shows me only c:\ as active with space of 10GB only. where is my other disk space. why is it? what i do to solve it. i want to make 3 more partitions. please help what to do.

2007-10-22 00:25:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4300 (1.8GHz, 800 FSB)
3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
nvidia GeForce 7300 LE
Intel® 965 Express

I really need to upgrade the video card. I have a PCI-E slot. My goal on this upgrade is to have the whole computer become obsolete at the same time, in time for my next upgrade. This move should hold me for about another year. Which card would I need to get? give me list...

2007-10-22 00:20:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a 512 nividia graphic card and 1.8 core2 due cpu and 1 GBof Ram DDR2 and A BioStar MotherBoard but when i run a graphic program or a game with high resolution the computer restart ihave replaced the graphic card but the problem still exist .

2007-10-21 23:01:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi I have a Dell Vostro 1000 with these specs:
ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 (integrated video card)
1.8 ghz AMD sempron 3500+ processor
WIndows Xp Home
2GB of RAM
60GB Hard drive

I downloaded the Battlefield 2142 demo and the only map on there is Sidi Power Plant. I actually can play this game with barely any lags. Would it be the same way if I buy the real Battlefield 2142? Or are the maps have much more graphics? I dont lag too much in the demo... its not really smooth though... but i can play it pretty well..... but it doesnt skip so...

How does the demo compare to the real game? My friend says that all the maps have the same type of graphics... its just that sidi power plant sucks. Is this true? Will i play as good as I do on the demo? Will i play worse? Will i play BETTER because it is just a demo?

2007-10-21 22:56:44 · 2 answers · asked by Video Game Freak 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-21 21:54:59 · 5 answers · asked by purusothaman_raghu 1 in Desktops

for DDR2 only and it must good for gaming...........

2007-10-21 21:08:32 · 3 answers · asked by azzhaff 2 in Add-ons

Given that a Mac is way more expensive than a PC, does the difference justify the price? It seems as though Macs users are militantly loyal to Apple. I know apple has done a great advertising job associating it's brand as "cool, hip, young, trendy" and all that stuff while the PC is for boring accountant types. But is this just marketing or is there any real reason why designers prefer Mac?

2007-10-21 20:50:41 · 19 answers · asked by skadanks 2 in Desktops

first off is AMD vs. Intell iv read that Intell is clearly ahead of the game but is better for applications other then gaming.... AMD is the better gaming choice as far as i understand...yes? no? ok so heres my idea of spec.
AMD Athlon 64 x2 6400+ dual core Socket AM2 ($209)

not sure whats the better MoBo (must be AM2) <-- big question. ($50-$150) (there is a Biostar NF520-A2 nForce 520 socket AM2 $70 but its a cheap POS)

Radeon x1550 512Mb 16x PCI Express video ) definitly up to advice

400 GB 7200RPM SATA 8MB cache (of couse this is always negotiable and the easiest thing to change for final build)

the rest is just preference after that but im gonna try to keep it within $500 by building it myself

If you built a gaming machine (or 10) give me some ideas on what better choices could be... thanks in advance :)

2007-10-21 20:39:27 · 3 answers · asked by wallyworld96 3 in Desktops

Can I upgrade the cpu processor in my laptop. It currently has a Pentium II 255mhz.

2007-10-21 20:31:04 · 3 answers · asked by michael v 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Any reason to spend the extra $100 on a quad core? I have not read any reviews that show the advantage for a quad core.



The only real reason for a quad core would be gaming programs that have not been created yet to take advantage of the advanced mutli-threading.



The 6750 with 1333 fsb look pretty sweet. Don't see any real reasons why to go for the quad core except for the 8 mb L2 cache. I have actualy read reviews where the quad core slowed down the computer since they quad cores sometimes have to write to the HD to multi-task!

2007-10-21 20:28:21 · 5 answers · asked by California Boy 4 in Other - Hardware

I have just bought a Macbook and found out that it is password protected, but because I bought it second hand I have no discs with it. Is it possible to reset the password on the user without the discs?

2007-10-21 20:11:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have been trying to find out if I can increase the signal for a wireless signal when I am staying in a hotel? I do not want to plug in cards, but if there is a USB type device that can be plugged in to increase the signal strength that would be great. Thanks for your help.

2007-10-21 19:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by Jeff R 1 in Laptops & Notebooks