Hardware - October 2007

I just purchased a Dell Inspiron 1420 with a Core 2 1.5 Ghz processor and 1 GB Ram. My computer was running fine out of the box, but it didn't come with any anti virus software only Windows Defender. I have Vista Basic and I have Spyware Doctor and AVG running in real time, now my memory is always over 65% sometimes 80%, while my processor rarely exceeds 12%. I thought 1 GB was more than enough with a fast processor!

2007-10-20 08:59:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

my problems are with thetop 2 rows of my multimedia key board.

2007-10-20 08:59:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I spilt a bit of tea on my keyboard the other day, and for about a day or so the buttons still worked fine, but now some of the buttons that got wet are not working, and one of them feels like it's jammed. Is it messed up permanently, or will it start working again after it's dried out?

2007-10-20 08:57:21 · 4 answers · asked by DMD3 2 in Monitors

How do i find how much mhz i have

Im running windows 98

and the right clikc on computer + properties dont work on 98

2007-10-20 08:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by cronohl 3 in Desktops

I've downloaded some programs, but I don't want them anymore. How do I fully get them off the computer, so they don't make my computer slower?

2007-10-20 08:29:11 · 1 answers · asked by j-girl 1 in Desktops

2007-10-20 08:15:13 · 7 answers · asked by s 1 in Desktops

2007-10-20 08:04:48 · 3 answers · asked by s 1 in Desktops

i have a sapphire radeon 9600xt ,card new in box ,whats it worth.thansk

2007-10-20 08:04:31 · 9 answers · asked by kelly e 1 in Add-ons

My computer was full of viruses (thanks Charter internet) and having lots of issues with connecting to the internet, running utilities, etc. Eventually, it had trouble booting up. I took it in and was diagnosed with a bad motherboard and had the documents ghosted to a disk. Now, I got it to boot up long enough to restore the system and download the drivers for the internet modem, but still having issues with the booting. The fan will run, like it's trying to boot up, but the blue light in the button won't come on. I've tried it off/on for over a day and it just came on. Same thing has happened before, it finally boots up just when I've given up. What else can I fix? I really can't afford a new computer right now and I have 2 months left until I get my degree. I really need my computer. Could it be something simple, or is it really the motherboard?

2007-10-20 07:34:41 · 2 answers · asked by kimsfree 1 in Desktops

HAVE A FEW I WANT TO SAVEOFF MY COMPUTR BUT THERE NOT MOVING FOR ME

2007-10-20 07:31:38 · 2 answers · asked by albie7733 1 in Add-ons

the harddrive crashed I have the restoration disk but when I put the disk in it takes my to dos with A:// I am not sure how to go from there? what do I do? this computer is for my 7 year old, I cannot afford a new one

2007-10-20 07:28:00 · 4 answers · asked by ankhetif 2 in Desktops

Everytime I put a disc into my e drive, It wont load up on its own....I try to load it up and all will let me do is re-format the disc? I have not had this problem in the past, but now I can't even load up a disc with pictures on it....please help me...

2007-10-20 07:21:50 · 3 answers · asked by vananabanana22 2 in Add-ons

Is this fairly easy to do, or does one need a lot of pc knowledge--I wanted to try it but was afraid to overheat my pc.

2007-10-20 07:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Nemo the geek 7 in Other - Hardware

anyne know where i can find one?

2007-10-20 07:04:00 · 3 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I bought a Xion Onyx computer tower and I was wondering what kind of motherboard would fit with the rear IO panel on the tower? All the motherboards i've looked at don't look like they would fit into that IO panel.

Here is the website to the tower i have bought:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208021

2007-10-20 07:00:09 · 2 answers · asked by bryon_barker 2 in Add-ons

I want to know because I am experiencing something worng with my computer and if I know what hardware is then I can understand it.

2007-10-20 06:30:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-10-20 06:18:34 · 22 answers · asked by jstwins27 1 in Desktops

1.7 ghz AMD Athalon XP 2000+ processor,1024 mb of ram,nvidia geforce FX 5500 ultra 256mb graphics card

2007-10-20 06:03:29 · 3 answers · asked by krishna S 1 in Desktops

i want to know about the performance of ACER. if anybody is having any model of ACER inform me.SHOULD i go for ACER or should i buy COMPAQ model(dualcore,512,120hdd).
I am VERY CONFUSED.
ACTUALLY
I TRUST COMPAQ BUT WANT TO BUY ACER,
BECAUSE it is CHEAP,having GOOD CONFIGURATION and LATEST device like DVD WRIGHTER and MANY MORE.

I WANT GOOD PERFORMANCE.

GIVE ME UR SUGGESSION

I WILL BE VERY THANKFUL TO U.

2007-10-20 05:40:32 · 4 answers · asked by neha s 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

While the CPU is turned off or does it have to be on to get fried or does it not matter at all??

2007-10-20 05:39:36 · 5 answers · asked by James 1 in Desktops

At the moment, I have one 320GB hard drive and I plan to buy another 320GB and them set up in RAID 0 (performance). My question is, when in install the hard drive, how will be able to set them up in RAID. My motherboard supports RAID: the Intel G33 Chipset.

Furthermore, if I am able to able to set up the drives in RAID 0, what will become of the data that is on the drive right now?

Thanks.

2007-10-20 04:58:15 · 2 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5 in Other - Hardware

Also how expensive might the toner be and replacing the drum? (just provide estimates, no need to be exactly accurate)
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=83%2C320%2C428,4486&webid=595354&affixedcode=WW
Brother DCP-7020 Monochrome Laser 3-in-1


thanks

2007-10-20 04:50:03 · 2 answers · asked by sathi 2 in Printers

2007-10-20 04:30:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

m using this combination of 128+128+256 MB RAMs...but i think using only one 512 MB RAM will make my system work faster...as m facing some problems in running 2 or more processes simultaneously

2007-10-20 04:22:30 · 8 answers · asked by its not easy to b me 1 in Desktops

2007-10-20 04:17:59 · 2 answers · asked by fluffyd13 2 in Desktops

it says on the label it was a windows xp

2007-10-20 04:12:55 · 3 answers · asked by Im Not A Nerd 2 in Desktops

I scan a picture onto my computer that came out small what would i do to make it bigger

2007-10-20 03:45:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

Hello! Right, I've just bought a NEW Epson Photo RX640 - And, like.. Where the heck do I conect it to the computer. I'm clever on computers, but lol.. I'm stumped.. There's a plug socket, a front USB slot, from Flash Drive's etc.. But not for Printer USB. Um, also there's a wire going from the lid to the printer, and it tells me, that thats it.. But it doesnt come out. Here's a picture... http://www.zeldio.co.uk/MYSPACE/printer.jpg

It's crazy.... Please, someone help me..
Yeah, thanks!
Kirk!

2007-10-20 03:29:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I press the start button. It begins to start up for about 1 or 2 seconds then just cuts out. It does this about 10 or 20 times before I can get it up and running.
I installed an extra hard drive a while ago. I thought this may have been the problem, but I removed it and this still happens. If anyone can think of why this is happening i would be most greatful.

2007-10-20 03:24:29 · 7 answers · asked by SaiKhan 1 in Other - Hardware

i know all about the soundcard or drivers.
but still i don't know how.
can anyone teach me?

2007-10-20 03:13:16 · 1 answers · asked by Enrique 3 in Other - Hardware