Hardware - November 2007

I recently bought a:

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=srch1&Ntt=a6230n&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&D=a6230n&Ntk=All&product_code=347464#ts

and it has a weak graphic card (not even a graphic card) called geforce 6150 SE from nvidia. The computer specs is nice but the video card stinks!!

I want to buy a better graphic card, but I'm not sure if the PSU could support a better graphic card.

So my question is:
Which video card would you suggest considering that I have a low PSU wattage?

I don't want a HUGE gaming computer, but a decent one.
Thank you so much!!

*300 watts PSU

2007-11-27 10:01:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-11-27 09:59:00 · 2 answers · asked by linda f 1 in Printers

2007-11-27 09:53:57 · 4 answers · asked by bige_1188 1 in Desktops

I want to wipe my hard drive completely before I give it away to a friend. I obviously can't break it and I also no longer have a computer, so I cant use any programs to do it. But, I heard that magnets can wipe it, is this true? If yes, how and what kind of magnet? Also, will it completely delete it? I want to make sure because all of my passwords are saved and I have stuff on it that could easily lead to identity theft if somone gets ahold of it.
Thanks

2007-11-27 09:28:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anderoo 3 in Desktops

I wanted to buy a WAN card for my dell laptop, any idea where to get one, any stores?? and the prices ill be paying .

2007-11-27 09:28:11 · 2 answers · asked by Tabby C 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok i want to delete everything from my computer i know how to do it and stuff. My computer is Windows XP Home Edition obviously if i delete everything that will delete too but i'm planning on buying Windows Vista so if i delete everything and install Vista will it work and be normal?

2007-11-27 09:26:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i feel stupid asking this




and does it make your computer performance in cress

2007-11-27 09:21:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

dell optiplex gx520 minitower

2007-11-27 09:19:44 · 3 answers · asked by Danny G 1 in Desktops

2007-11-27 09:19:14 · 4 answers · asked by Double Trouble!!! 1 in Add-ons

Could I take the RAM from a windows 98 SE PC Net and install it on a 98 HP Pavilion? It only has like 64 Mb of RAM using just one slot, so could I put another stick in? Its RAM is most likely just single, old fashion style.

Would appreciate an answer by someone with knowledge of specific computer RAM designs.

Thanks

2007-11-27 09:17:10 · 2 answers · asked by summer is here 2 in Other - Hardware

If you have this printer and have never altered these values should have the default values. Go to maintain / troubleshoot, maintain or fix quality problems and click on 'align to fix blurry edges'.

2007-11-27 09:09:18 · 1 answers · asked by joebloggs401 1 in Printers

2007-11-27 09:01:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

two pics

http://www.phing.com/upd/2007/08/06/59710/large/toshiba_laptop.gif

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=349624

2007-11-27 08:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by Bob 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-27 08:07:07 · 3 answers · asked by dsolo1125 1 in Add-ons

does anybody know if theres a way or a device to get photographic slide images onto a computer?

2007-11-27 07:59:12 · 3 answers · asked by stelmosfire2007 1 in Scanners

Computer works fine, but is it really necessary to find and download the latest drivers for display monitor, ect?

2007-11-27 07:55:09 · 3 answers · asked by Uchiha19 1 in Monitors

My computer either has a virus or something else, but my computer has just got fixed and was running fine, my cousin was on the computer downloading stuff he wont tell me much probably songs n crap. iono anyway the computer wouldn't start n it said insert boot something, n i hit last known good configuration but when i tried to restart it after a virus scan(not completely scanned) it toook a coupld of reboots to even let windows come up again....should i just put it on standby i just spent alot of money on this computer and my cousin freaked it up again! i dont even have the windows installation disk anymore im probably going to have to buy another but really i dont think thats the problem just had a new hard drive installed is there anything i can do? please help!

2007-11-27 07:09:40 · 8 answers · asked by Bando L 3 in Desktops

Alright, so here are the details...

I'm using my girlfriends laptop at my house. I have a wireless internet connection here, through a netgear router, I also have a laptop of my own, and I have NO problems accessing the internet anywhere in my house. However with my girlfriends laptop (dell inspiron 6000, running Windows XP Professional) anywhere the laptop is in the house I get dissconnected after about 15-20 mins.

The thing is, after about 20 seconds I'm able to connect right back to my router again no problem, I just keep getting dissconnected after about 15-20 mins. I know its not the router or my internet connection, because my laptop as well as several PC's run in my house just fine. Is there anything I can play around with on my gf's comp to make this right? Thanks for your help!

2007-11-27 07:09:14 · 3 answers · asked by aggresivedriver0 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Will this improve the speed of my computer or could it make it even slower? my computer details are AMD 3d Processor. 248.0 MB RAM with 58 % free at the moment. Thank you all!

2007-11-27 07:07:58 · 5 answers · asked by michael m 2 in Desktops

2007-11-27 06:39:54 · 1 answers · asked by gutmadonehalf 2 in Printers

work needs me to get a fax machine. which is the bestest one?

2007-11-27 06:12:10 · 3 answers · asked by Jon J 1 in Other - Hardware

Is there some sort of vga to rca cable?

2007-11-27 06:06:29 · 5 answers · asked by kitkatdady 1 in Monitors

Hi,
I am getting a new computer because mine is old and slow and locks up constantly. Anyhow, I would like to transfer my music, documents, and photos onto my new hard drive. Can someone tell me the easiest way to do this? Is there some kind of portable USB drive that I can buy, and if so, how would I go about using it, do I do a backup, or do I just save to it, etc? THANK YOU !!! Happy Holidays to all,
Andrea

2007-11-27 06:01:19 · 10 answers · asked by PremiereTalentUSA 2 in Desktops

My son is asking for a Laptop for Christmas. I am in bad need of some advice on what name brand and the things I need to be aware of when purchasing a computer. I would like to purchase one that would come w/the printer and everything when purchased. I would like for it to be a reasonable price, but on the same note, I would also prefer to pay good money for something that will be good and last for a long time than to try getting out cheap and have something not worth the money!!! CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE?????

2007-11-27 05:56:57 · 7 answers · asked by Sha-Na-Na 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Sometimes out of no where my laptop will make a very odd sound. My best way to describe the sound is...... it sounds like something is crawling in the the laptop..... or like somebody is crinkling a plastic candy wrapper. It has been going on for a few months now. It happens at random times. Anybody have the same issue?

2007-11-27 05:54:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have to make a persuasive speech in which my argument is that laptops are better than desktops. So far I have made a list of pros and cons for each:

Laptop
Pros: Portable, All in one design, more productivity(can use it anywhere), sleek designs, lots of choices(size, weight, prices), wireless internet
Cons: more expensive, fragile,

Desktop
Pros: Faster, less expensive, can have bigger monitors,
Cons: Big, lot of wires, takes up a lot space


The speech has to be over 6 minutes so I don't think I have enough information. Does anyone have any other good arguments why laptops are better than Desktops? Thank You.

2007-11-27 05:40:14 · 7 answers · asked by Rob1889 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

What are some good brands? Preferably wireless, must have microphone attached. Any ideas?

2007-11-27 05:40:09 · 1 answers · asked by Eowyn 5 in Add-ons

the MMU compares the incoming (virtual) address to the limit register, causing a fault if it is too large. An alternative design would be to first add the virtual address to the base register and then compare the result to the (physical) address in the limit register. Are the two methods logically equivalent? Are they equivalent in performance?

2007-11-27 05:21:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-11-27 05:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by MadysMommy 1 in Add-ons

2007-11-27 05:01:07 · 2 answers · asked by james n 1 in Laptops & Notebooks