Hardware - October 2007

when i turn my laptop on (its a compaq) it works fine but sometimes the screen goes black and i can do anything about it. it looks like it jus went to hibernation but no matter wat i press it jus doesn't go back on. the only thing that ive been doing is manually turning it off and on. anyone know wats up with my computer?

2007-10-13 13:58:19 · 2 answers · asked by Lyn W 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-13 13:41:00 · 3 answers · asked by Tapisa A 1 in Desktops

My processor is an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+

you can see the power supply specs here
http://www.usereasy.com/product_8403.html

2007-10-13 13:37:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I need a new graphics card as my current one is only 64mb and can barely cope with vista ultimate. I have two cards in mind and I would like some feedback on which one would be better (or if they are both useless!).

First is a Sapphire ATI Radeon™ HD 2400PRO 256MB PCI-E from maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=219564&doy=14m10#overview

Secondly a Inno3D Nvidia® Geforce 8400 256MB PCI-E Graphics Card also from maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=FAQ&ModuleNo=220995&doy=25m9#faq

They are both £49.99 so give me your thoughts.

2007-10-13 13:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by kekni92 2 in Add-ons

i have had a dell dimension since 2001. I recently gave it to my lil sis and she has been using it for 7 months-unfortunately she spends her life on myspace and does her hair weave at the computer(hair is everywhere I never imagined it would cause this situation). It doesnt work now. I turn it on and the dell logo pops up and than a black screen with a blinking cursor and the fan starts to spin at high speed. I cant get into safe mode/cant boot from cd(ie knoppix)/cant get to the cmos. I opened it up and found hair all inside and removed some of it cause the spare can of air that i had was nearly empty. It still doesn't work. Your opinions?

2007-10-13 11:48:23 · 5 answers · asked by zoemayne 1 in Desktops

Hey, today i recently did a complete system restoration on my computer. Now after i download something & try to install it, the installation window closes by itself. This happens with everything..so i know it's not a bad file. I'm using Windows XP Home Edition. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

2007-10-13 11:37:04 · 3 answers · asked by dubblebe 1 in Other - Hardware

when I play online games on my computer, there is alot of lag. So now I'm thinking about getting a new computer from my internet provider via a promotion on the site. I was wondering if this would be a good build for a computer:


Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor 4000+ 2.10 GHz with AMD LIVE!™
Memory 2048 MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024 MB)
Hard drive 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA
CD/DVD burner 16X DVD±R / 8X DVD±RW with double layer and LightScribe
Monitor 19-inch LCD Widescreen Compaq WF1907 with integrated speakers
Network card 10/100 Ethernet

Video NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE TurboCache with 128 MB graphics memory
Sound High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
Speakers Integrated into LCD monitor
Operating system Windows® Vista™ Home Premium

So I was wondering if this computer will be good for playing online games with little to no lag. Can you also tell me if this computer is all around good.

2007-10-13 11:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hey guys,
Im running a pretty basic dell and I think its really time for an upgrade. I dont want to buy everything new, So I just want to upgrade a few things.

First off I have 1 Gig RAM
3.4 Ghz Processor
Radeon X300 Graphics card

Now im thinking about buying a GeForce 8800GTS 640MB to replace the X300. Would I simply be able to swap the two cards out and add a 2 Gig DDR Ram without changing anything else? Or would I need to change other things for my computer to even work.
Im really planning on running Crysis and UT3(Medium-high settings at best :P)

Thanks guys, these PC questions are always fun arent they?

2007-10-13 11:19:43 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Desktops

I have an Athlon 64 X2 (W) 3800+ 2.0 GHz, and im thinking about getting this card XFX GeForce 8600 GT XXX Video Card 256MB DDR3, SLI Ready, PCI Express, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card is this card compatible with my system, is it any good i want it for gaming but im not that into it so i dont think i need to spend a lot of money, and finally do i need to buy a new power source for it?

2007-10-13 11:03:40 · 1 answers · asked by Gabriel 2 in Add-ons

ECS - P965T-A V1.0B LGA775 ATX MOTHERBOARD
Socket LGA 775
Pentium 4/D, Core2Duo/Extreme, Celeron D
Intel P965 / ICH8 Chipset
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
ATX Form Factor
PCIEx16(2), PCIx1(2), PCI(3)
Onboard Audio and LAN
Support for 2 PATA Devices
Support for 4 SATA II Devices
4x External USB 2.0 Ports
Processor/Socket
Processor: Intel Pentium 4/D, Core2Duo/Extreme, Celeron D
Socket Type: LGA 775
Chipset
Chipset: Intel P965 / ICH8
Memory
Interface: DIMM 240pin (DDR2)
Standards: PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-4300
Number of Slots: 4
Maximum Capacity: 8GB
Form Factor
ATX Size 305mm*244mm
Expansion
PCI-E x16: 2
PCI-E x1: 2
PCI: 3
Audio
Realtek 8-Channel audio
LAN
Realtek 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Rear Panel I/O
1x PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors
4x USB 2.0 Ports
1x RJ45 LAN
1x Serial (COM) port
1x VGA port
1x Audio Port (Line-In, 4x Line-Out, Mic-In)
1x Parallel Port
Internal I/O
1x 24-pin ATX

2007-10-13 10:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by cloud 2 in Add-ons

Does anyone know a good website, or store I can go to, to get computer parts, or a computer. My motherboard and powersupply recently fried on my computer and since I had an agp motherboard all my peices are basically useless. the only useful things I have are a hard drive, disc drives, and memory. I was thinkin of rebuildin another one or buyin one that can be upgraded but dont know where to look.

I live in cincinnati, OH if anyone knows any stores around there

2007-10-13 10:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Will it work good for gaming?

2007-10-13 10:18:18 · 2 answers · asked by jack 5 in Desktops

i mean under $600.

2007-10-13 10:14:52 · 1 answers · asked by Laurie G 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I keep seeing "You need to install the latest Flash Player" on almost all the sites I want to go on.. Its getting annoying because I DO install it but nothing changes and it still says I need it. Please help, 11 points, thanks.

2007-10-13 10:12:40 · 3 answers · asked by indigo♥ 4 in Add-ons

I'm not ready for apple... or am i? no.

anyways i want like the laptops with the built in wireless lan? is that what it's called? Where if you have wireless broadband you can go on it if you want. also you can go on wifi or whatever. i'm not techy.

You know something stylish for a guy. Sleet and sexy. dvd player, and stuff.

what would you recommend for me?

2007-10-13 10:04:31 · 9 answers · asked by 2nd Commander 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i installed XP but now my graphics card do not work. it telling me that should instal a basic vedeo device or driver. please help. i have a acer aspire 5100

2007-10-13 09:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by xxx 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Firstly, i have a Sony "TINY" Micro Vault USB Memory Pen Drive 2GB which can be compressed to 6GB. now i want to know how to compress it to 6GB.
please tell me.

when i opened it up to see the files, ( by the way, My 2ND Oldest Brother gave this to me. :D ), there was files and as well as that, there were 2 files saying "VirtualExpander_flashdemo1.02.01 (WW)", this is the first file and the second file says "VirtualExpander_v103".

i clicked on the first file and they just showed what compress is and that you can make it to 6GB.

and when i clicked the second file, there was a text saying "Please run with proper OS".

i have no idea what that is and need help compressing to 6GB.

please tell me what i can do to mae it to 6GB and how to compress it to 6GB.

many thanks, Rizla07.

:D

2007-10-13 09:05:04 · 2 answers · asked by Rserak08 4 in Add-ons

lightweight for mobility

2007-10-13 09:04:49 · 5 answers · asked by davidm9870 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Heya.

I just bought a brand new computer, with XP pro, and its basically the exact same as XP home.... Anyways, On my laptop, it has professiaonal to, but to get in you have to Ctrl, alt delete, then theres a drop down to choose a user, u click the user, then you enter your password.

With my home computer, you just start up, and theres a screen where u can swich users, ect. Is there anyway I can get it like my laptop?

Sorry if this doesn't make much sence, Im in a hurry... LOL

Thanks

Trabits.

2007-10-13 09:03:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i am getting rid of an old PC and want to clear it out

2007-10-13 09:00:25 · 7 answers · asked by Paul K 1 in Desktops

I have dial-up internet for a desk-top computer already. I was wondering how I could hook up internet to a laptop.
Also, if you go to a hotel that has High speed internet (not WiFi) how do you hook your laptop up to it?

2007-10-13 08:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by i not smartt 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to upgrade my Hard Drive to 200 or 160 GB. Which of them can support my PC.
My PC specification are as follows.
Mother board Intel base 800 CPU speed
cache ram 256
Ram 128 want to upgrade to 512 or 256

2007-10-13 08:19:58 · 4 answers · asked by Abdul Hameed 1 in Desktops

when i turn my computer on nothink comes up on the screen
1.i have put the hard drive in a different computer and put it back
2.when the hard drive was in a different computer i have tired to install xp on it with 2 hard drives in

2007-10-13 08:02:54 · 2 answers · asked by adam w 1 in Desktops

just hooked up a dell. but dont have speakers too it. I wanna know how i can hearr music and sounds but not use headphones. I KNOW it can be done, because my sisters have the same computer at their school computer lab, and they also do not use speakers.... thanks. and no smart answers ;]

2007-10-13 08:01:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Raidmax Ninja Case (Black)
AMD Athlon 64 AM2 Dual Core CPU 6000+
Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard
XFX GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 600Mhz Graphics Card
2GB Corsair Memory TWIN2X2048-6400 C4 (2x1GB) 4-4-4-12
Samsung 500GB 'HD501LJ' HDD - SATA II 7200rpm
Pioneer DVR-112D 18X DVD/CD IDE
Antec TruePower Quattro 1000W
Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Samsung 226BW 22in Widescreen LCD Monitor
Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset

Custom Gaming Computer, Haven't bought anything yet, Would cost me about $3000 AUD

Any thoughts on it?

I did consider getting a Sound Card for better audio but I don't think its going to be something i really need...

2007-10-13 08:00:38 · 7 answers · asked by Harry 2 in Desktops

I have a cable with red and white and yellow ending. Red and white ones are connected to my speakers but the Yellow one should be connected to my monitor which has a 15 pins ending. Is there a adapter for this that i can connect the Yellow one ending from the cable to 15 pin ending of monitor?

If i could have a link or something that i can see what it is called or how does it name or where i can buy it, that would be great.


Thanks

2007-10-13 07:56:13 · 1 answers · asked by uighi s 1 in Monitors

Where would i get one? one guy told me that i should look for a six cartridge printer but i cant find them. have yo useen any?

2007-10-13 07:06:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-10-13 06:44:52 · 2 answers · asked by andrew_simons18 1 in Desktops

For some reason I am unable to double click or right click an icon on my desktop and open it,, this problem has just started recently,, I have always been able to in the past but cant now,, I am running windows vista,, any help is appreciated,, I have done a system restore in hopes that would fix it but to no avail,,, thanks much

2007-10-13 06:25:21 · 2 answers · asked by SPACEGUY 7 in Desktops

If its not a VGA can u tell me where i can find it on Device Manager and what i click there, if it is a vga which is faster GeForce2, ATI 9000 or 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC (3C905B-TX)

2007-10-13 06:21:14 · 1 answers · asked by Pyro 2 in Other - Hardware