Hardware - October 2007

I have never had a problem buying my own videocards, but I'd like recommendations from people that probably know more than I do.

I'm into computer gaming (a lot) and I play mainly counter-strike and a bunch of free MMORPGs. I also play some more "higher" (or used to be) end games such as Half-Life 2 Deathmatch and FEAR.

I currently have a Sapphire ATI Radeon 9600XT (I think, something like that, i got it so long ago i can't remember) and i was looking to get a new one this year.

My specs are as follows:
Intel Pent 4 [NO HT] @ 2.26 GHz
768 MB of RAM
ATI RADEON 9600XT? 256-bit AGP4x/8x
Windows XP Professional SP2

any suggestions? oh, and i'm trying to keep it under 300$

2007-10-14 22:20:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm running Mac OSX 10.3.9 and have just installed SKYPE
1.5.0.80..... Whats the cheapest and simplest USB handset.
to buy ? My in /out speaker/ mic Jack does'nt work so 1'm using a EDRIOL UA-20 24 Bit interface to get my sound out. But I suppose with a USB handset... it doesn't matter.
Thanks in advance D.

2007-10-14 22:14:17 · 1 answers · asked by Fishtalk 4 in Add-ons

I heared from some one that AMD processor become hot so early compare the intel's processor's. Is it true.

2007-10-14 21:55:39 · 6 answers · asked by Abdul Hameed 1 in Desktops

It makes all the right noises as if it's printing, and the computer says the black and white and colour cartriges are full however no image comes out. Do you know why? And can it be rectified? thank you

2007-10-14 21:35:36 · 4 answers · asked by Liz S 1 in Printers

Hi, im looking to build a new comp mainly for gaming, strategy games wow etc. what would be the best setup i could get for about 600 - 900 $AU i no its not much =/. what mb graphics card cpu etc are good value, ty in advance for all answers

2007-10-14 21:18:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i'm a new college student and am looking to buy a laptop. i'm going to buy windows vista and i think i will buy with 2 gb of ram and a 2.0 ghz processor. i'm going to be using it for basic daily activities (writing reports, surfing internet, listening music, watching videos, using instant messenger, etc.). i'm not a serious gamer but i might decide to play a few games in college. i don't think the games are too graphically intensive, but are like warcraft or counter strike. i don't mind if the settings are set to the minimum on a low resolution. should i buy the intel 965 gma x3100 integrated graphics or spend money on a 128 mb or 256 mb dedicated gpu? i prefer to get the most value for the price so do i need a dedicated gpu? and if i get integrated graphics, is 2 gb of ram enough for vista along with using my daily activities?

2007-10-14 20:54:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have 2 computers that share the internet one of the computers i'm having problems when connecting to the internet it takes like 15 min. to load and after being online it shut off on me the (internet window.) I ran a virus scan and optimize my pc everything is clean according to the scan
my other computer still works perfectly well. what can be the problem and how do i fix it?

2007-10-14 20:42:25 · 2 answers · asked by brutalhonesty 2 in Desktops

ok here it is im building a cheap gameing computer(with some room to expand) OK IM USEING A ASROCK conroe
1333 r1.0 intel 945gcm for overclocking intel e2160 (baby core 2 duo) i,ve heard and read plenty that it is good for oberclocking sata2 16 mb hdd and a ati 2600pro 512mb video card and i'll be useing pc5300 667mhz memory besides ocz what is good memory for overclocking?
like supertalent cl4 or something like that
something cheap its gonna be a budget computer

2007-10-14 20:37:03 · 3 answers · asked by jmcslob 4 in Desktops

My ATI Radeon x1950 Pro used to let me use the S video port in the back, plug in a video camera's video out into that S video port on the back of the graphic card. Is there a software I can download? or a driver? Ulead video studio would recognize the device. I plug in the video camera video out into the s video port on the EVGA 8800 GTX but it wont detect it in Ulead.

2007-10-14 20:33:58 · 3 answers · asked by tugo 1 in Add-ons

I want to get XFX 8600 GT video card for my Acer to do some gaming.My power supply is only 250w.I know I need at least 350w to run the card.I figured 400w will do.I would like to know what brand of power supply would be good to use and a good place to get it.I only want to spend enough to make this low budget gamer work.I only play one game bf2 ,I was wanting to get more games in the future.Can anyone help me choose a fair low budget power supply?I hear this is a good card to use on vista and will raise it over a 5.Im at 2 now.lol

2007-10-14 20:30:05 · 3 answers · asked by Austinomic 1 in Desktops

2007-10-14 19:50:53 · 8 answers · asked by Annie 2 in Other - Hardware

Will anyone accept this computer because I don't want to just throw it away?

2007-10-14 18:17:29 · 10 answers · asked by S.K. 1 in Desktops

2007-10-14 17:27:25 · 7 answers · asked by Cunb 1 in Desktops

Glossy or and Anti-Glare? So which should I get for a laptop?

2007-10-14 17:22:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-14 17:21:54 · 3 answers · asked by Jason M 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

lately ive been having sme computer problems and i am trying to feel out my options. ive considered buy pre-built(dell, compaq, etc...) and i dont think that would make me happy, as i havent had great luck the last 2 times. so im looking into building from scratch and seeing how that goes. one item of concern im told is the PSU. it should be powerful enogh to power my machine without overpowering it, then im also told you cant overpower it cuz the hardware only takes what it needs. "hardware isnt like goldfish they wont overfeed themselvs to death i think was how i read it. anyhow can anyone link me to a good page on how to know what kind of PSU i need? i want to be able to truly understand what im doing and be able to look at "any" setup and say for absolute certen that "i need this many ** with that many ** and ill buy ** brand name, so ill get this one!!" and be able to do it confidently knowing that i know what im doing. Also any help with building the rest of the machine is welcom

2007-10-14 17:03:51 · 7 answers · asked by jaguarjake2000 2 in Desktops

When I accessed the D drive, one of the options is "Compress this drive to save disk space." What does that mean in layman's terms?

2007-10-14 16:16:29 · 8 answers · asked by the red phoenix 2 in Other - Hardware

I just bought this cheap HP officejet from my neighbor but he didn't have the cd, so i went to hp.com and found a driver but they take too long to download (dialup user) and i don't want to order the cd from hp.com.

I noticed if you plug in the usb cable to the computer it says that my printer has been found but i can't install it. It also lists other officejet printers but mine isn't there.

2007-10-14 15:55:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-10-14 14:43:21 · 2 answers · asked by carol 8 1 in Printers

IT WON'T TURN ON TO ANY SCREEN

2007-10-14 14:36:27 · 8 answers · asked by JJACOBS 1 in Monitors

Sometimes when my laptop is on and running, audio plays for no reason at all. Yesterday something that sounded like a Dave Navarro/Ron Jeremy podcast played for no reason even though no programs were running in the front. This has happened a few times and it always sounds like a podcast. Does it have something to do with being on a wireless network?

2007-10-14 14:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by Meekha 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

the only think i ask is that it wil work with a macintosh imac g5

2007-10-14 14:10:44 · 1 answers · asked by Irishman 1 in Add-ons

Bought the HP dv6000 limited edition laptop this summer because I loved the way it looked and thought it would fit my needs. But I have started playing Lord of the Rings Online and
find it below par. I have it optimized for the game but the graphics are not great and I am laggy all the time. I have a desktop with the same internet connection and it is fine. So it is not the internet speed. Can I upgrade this thing or is it a loss? Thanks

2007-10-14 14:08:01 · 6 answers · asked by Jody R 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

-was trying so free up room on a crappy win98.
-accidentally deleted the sound blaster system.
-no sound.
-parents mad.
-help.

2007-10-14 13:57:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

okay so i got a new gateway laptop. I have a compaq desktop which i bought brand new from walmart on 2005. The CPU's drive E isn't working, it's infested with virus, it's windows xp is deactivated but the monitor and other hardware are in very good condition. What should i do to it except for donating it to salvation army or some charity. I actually wanna earn something. My friend told me i can trade it at costco or bestbuy? how does that work? thank uuuuuuu!!

2007-10-14 13:56:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 (yes its old) laptop. I have a program and device to do gps with it but my computers battery doesnt last long enough to use on a trip without a power source. I need an inverter but i am not sure what size nor brand to buy b/c ive heard that they can mess up your computer if you get the wrong one. My power pack is a PA-10 ac adapter and says
Input : AC 100-240V ~1.5 A, 50-60hz
Output: DC 19.5 V, 4.62 A

Is there a certain wattage of inverter i should buy?

thanks

2007-10-14 13:54:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ok after i reinstalled windows XP to my windows, the screen resolution turns to 640x480 and it's in 4 bit color quality! what do i have to do to make the resolution go higher and the color quality go higher? my CPU is intel celeron but i can't seem to find any driver installatio, can anyone please help me or give me the download sites for the drivers?thanks very much!

2007-10-14 13:51:35 · 7 answers · asked by NoRmAlAzNdUdE 1 in Monitors

2007-10-14 13:51:30 · 2 answers · asked by intell 1 in Desktops

2007-10-14 13:49:59 · 7 answers · asked by dustssoundman 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

When I plug it into my freinds desktop computer a message comes up hardware not recognised, or a message like that,, My computer is also desk top. At my local internet cafe,,, same thing, Can someone please explain this.?
How do I defrag my hard drive ?

2007-10-14 13:46:59 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4 in Add-ons