Hardware - October 2007

My ccomputer is part of a household nerwork. Is someone able to monitor what I do in my computer or the sites I visit?

2007-10-14 08:41:25 · 4 answers · asked by nino bueno 1 in Monitors

Hi ,Have a jetflash 110 TS1GJF110 DRIVE.On trying to access it says drive is not formatted and gives option of formatting it.
Have valuable data on the pendrive.Would appreciate if can suggest ways to get around this problem.
Thanks

2007-10-14 07:59:23 · 2 answers · asked by indusphoenix 1 in Add-ons

i know mine is a widescreen, so it might be 1024x768

but how do i know for sure?

2007-10-14 07:54:58 · 3 answers · asked by musiclover021 2 in Monitors

I know everyone says to purchase the Seagate, but I found a pretty good deal on the Maxtor. I'm not so sure about the Maxtor though...My friend dropped his on the ground & it doesn't work anymore, so that's kinda discouraging me from buying one. Convince me otherwise...

This is the product I'm looking at btw: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8490572&st=maxtor+500+gb&type=product&id=1186003683700

2007-10-14 07:44:34 · 2 answers · asked by Bounded 3 in Other - Hardware

I bought a new windows vista ultimate......but before i download it, I want to know whether i need to upgrade any parts.......

My current System configuration is

-Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2
-Pentium 4 3.20 GHz
-504 MB of RAM
-160 GB hard drive
-100% updated computer


My computer does make wierd noises and the fan starts once i have 3-4 windows opened at the same time........

Please recommend me somethings i need to do in order to install windows vista and make my computer have a better performance.....I don't want it to be slow......

2007-10-14 07:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by Sunny Grewal 2 in Desktops

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
NVIDIA 650i Ultra
2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 RAM
NVIDIA 8800 GTS 320 MB

I know the motherboard is cheap but thats the only thing fitting budget. Do I get a better motherboard? Which one? If so, which component do I step down to keep the overall cost the same?

2007-10-14 07:10:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

abot a year ago an accident happened on my laptop my bro spilt pop on it so we decided jst to use a usb one for now but now my laptop one is acting funny and keeps doing random things like it keeps bringing up ------ and ppppp all the time and when i turn it on it beeps the laptop keyboard is really annoying me i cant do anything on it cause it jst randomly types please help!!!

2007-10-14 06:48:42 · 3 answers · asked by sam_mc_2005 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i do not have an s -video slot, but i DO have a VGA output...

is there some kind of cord i can use to attatch to the VGA output to connect to the tv?

i know theres this :
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/attachments/lcd-display/21895d1132253059-vga-tv-converter-vga-rca-sv-adapter.jpg

should i just buy that, and then this:?
http://www.teluguone.com/pctotv/images/svido.jpg

2007-10-14 06:27:20 · 2 answers · asked by Moises A 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Alright, so I have a new computer with some crappy 500 watt power supply and it's loud as a goat. There's also a CPU fan (AMD 5000+.) Will replacing my power supply fix the problem or can i use the same power supply with a different power supply fan or what.

I basicly looking for the best way to quiet down my PC so I can leave it on when I sleep.


Thanks a lot

2007-10-14 06:16:06 · 3 answers · asked by campbell_9292 1 in Desktops

My PC is a Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz, 448 MB RAM. It originally had a 80 GB HDD but some months ago I added a 250 GB HDD. Now it is very slow, although the HDs don't have too many files in them - the 250 Gb (master drive) is only 25% used and the 80 GB (slave drive) is 40%. Am I asking too much of the computer? Should I increase / update its RAM? Thanx

2007-10-14 06:07:37 · 8 answers · asked by nefretari2000 3 in Desktops

I have a HP 1210 printer,scanner,copier, and it scans and copies, but will not print from word, or anywhere. I have replaced the cable, re-installed the drivers, turned it on and off, etc, but my printer will change to offline after I send it a print job. What else can I try?

2007-10-14 05:57:03 · 2 answers · asked by Marty 4 in Printers

Hi all,
We have a router so we can run more than 1 PC at home. It is sat on top of the TV. My son is angry because for some reason his laptop keeps getting disconnected. However all our other PC's seem ok. We set our virgin set top box as we are broad band. However my son still keeps getting this problem. He runs his laptop from his bedroom upstairs whereas all our other Pcs run downstairs.
Is there anything else we can do?

2007-10-14 05:48:08 · 8 answers · asked by laplandfan 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was thinking of buy a quad core system now for my brothers birthday wish is late august, but I feel somewhat foolish because I know the Phenom comes out in November. I don't know if it will be a week after I get the system or the end of November.

I also don't know how it will compare as far as price and as far as whether I'll be able to get it. The system I wanted to buy now would be about $1,000 with a quad core, 2GB of RAM, and a Geforce 8800gts. If I wait for the Phenom will that push not only the processor but also the motherboard cost way up when it first comes out? Plus, how much of a benefit will the new processor really be?

2007-10-14 05:27:58 · 3 answers · asked by Tommy 2 in Desktops

I have common setting which is 1024x768 but it won't change from 60 hertz is it bad to have 60 hertz at a refresh rate plz help!!!

2007-10-14 05:08:20 · 5 answers · asked by someone 1 in Monitors

I have a windows xp laptop and just today when i try to turn it on, it goes to the start up screen, says it failed to start normally and to asks to choose a mode to enter. No matter what you press, it loops back the that menu after a few seconds

2007-10-14 05:05:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I got a Packard from PC World 2 years ago so quite new
with windows xp 1 gig RAM, 180 gig hard drive (a special)
AMD 64, 2.19 ghz.
Over the time it has got slower altho I run antivir, ad-aware and spybot.
Run firefox cos its faster and avoid spyware.

Any ideas welcome !

2007-10-14 05:00:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have just purchased a new p.c. and do not appear to have any sound, I have followed the help and support and still no luck. As far as I can see it appears I do not have a sound card. What exactly is this, where can I get one and how do I install it. (is it actually a card, or is it in disc format)? p.s. not too 'hot' with computers, simple to follow answer wqould be appreciated.

2007-10-14 05:00:55 · 4 answers · asked by Christine 1 in Add-ons

2007-10-14 04:57:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-14 04:55:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

my son age 5 has an old dell demension 8100, and there is an nvidia geforce 2 mx400 installed, and it is struggling to play some of his games, I bought an orignal dell pny geforce 5200 128mb card 8x agp, for £10 of ebay, I know its not very good card but will there be much of a noticable difference. also the motherboard does up to 4x agp, and the new card is 8x agp, will it fit the board or is it a no go?

I should have posted this before I bought the card, I know, duh!

2007-10-14 04:50:15 · 3 answers · asked by arnold j rimmer 3 in Add-ons

i need to get a lap top but i need to understand how the internet works with it. i know that i need something to put into the laptop to get service. i would like a data card so i can go outside too with my laptop. but does it cost money per month to get internet on the data card? and also, can i get this data card in best buy?

2007-10-14 04:47:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

its only 7 months old.

2007-10-14 04:20:37 · 3 answers · asked by mymac 1 in Monitors

2007-10-14 04:14:50 · 9 answers · asked by may_1010 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Thanks for reading more:

For about the past month, I've been having trouble with the operation of my Microsft Optical Wheel mouse which was PS2 and USB compatible.

I suspect the problem is with the computer, but you tell me.

The computer is running XP pro and is constantly being updated by auto updates of whatever it is Microsoft is pushing at it and with JAVA updates.

I was running the mouse via the PS/2 adapter when the problem started. Under those conditions, the mouse pointer would stop moving and only a reboot (sometimes several reboots) would get it working again.

I have since switched to USB operation and downloaded the latest driver, which comes in the form of an Intellipoint dealy that allegedly can be configured to work for about a zillion mice.

Under those conditions, I can get the mouse to work again by waiting for XP to complain that it doesnt recognize something on the USB bus and dis/reconnecting the mouse cable. LEDs go out during fault.
Thoughts?

2007-10-14 04:03:09 · 2 answers · asked by cato___ 7 in Other - Hardware

Whilst changing hardware i have stupidly broke two twist clips for a P4 socket 775 heatsink. These are the plastic type and are pritty popular. If anyone doesnt know what i mean have a look at this product:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/105994/show_product_gallery

If you click the 3rd picture in you can see the clips that attatch the heatsink to the motherboard.

Anyway instead of investing in a new heatsink i want to replace the clips (which are standard sizes) so does anyone know where i can purchase these online.... I cant find them anywhere and surely i cant be the only person in the world to do this.

BORING PART ---- Please no idiots telling me to contact the manufacturer iv explored this avenue and the manufacturer cant get back to me for another 3 weeks. I want to buy these clips so no ideas on any other methods of attatching the heatsink to the board. If your going to answer then i simply want a website that is based in the UK that sells these, no other advice. Thanks!

2007-10-14 03:45:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i would like to have internet inside my home AND outside of my home such as classrooms, or anywhere. can someone tell me the best data card or whatever i need for this? and does it cost money per month to have internet?

2007-10-14 03:33:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

with a mac

2007-10-14 03:04:50 · 1 answers · asked by gabs 1 in Printers

okay, I got a HP Officejet 5610 All-In-One. I got 3 laptops. The 1 laptop is already out of the game park. Were not going to use this laptop for the printer.
We got 2 more laptops.
#1 and #2. #1 is mine, and #2 is like a sharing laptop for the whole family.
We both wanna go wireless, but #2, cant go wireless as much, so it might stay where it is, on the desk.I have the printer hooked up on #1. I want to share this printer with the 2 other computers. The owner of #1(me) wants to scan pictures and put it on my laptop. I really want this all-in-one on #2, but How would I scan pictures and documents and still get them to my computer without #1?? I heard of this software, but I never downloaded it. I don't think it is possible, but some way may be possible.
Anyone got any advice?
Thanks

2007-10-14 02:43:40 · 3 answers · asked by Billy Rowe 4 in Printers

and i got the divers for the website and it now saying about the power any help

2007-10-14 02:40:16 · 6 answers · asked by stollerycurtis 1 in Add-ons

pleaze anyone no whats going on ???

2007-10-14 02:00:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops