Hardware - November 2007

I'm not sure how old this thing will be, but it's my mom's current computer, and next week when I'm home for T-day I will get it and bring it home. I would guess it's only a few years old, so it probably has XP on it and a decent amount of space. I want to clean up the HD and make this computer as new-seeming as possible. If she does not have the original disks for XP how can I reformat or whatever else needs to be done? What else should I do with an older computer like this?

2007-11-15 12:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by bizriak 3 in Desktops

can an external hard drive be used to store more than just music, videos, and picture? like can it store programs and games etc. onto my notebook ? are there any external hard drives that are made in japan that i can buy at best buy or circuit city? if there arent any made in japan, what is the best brand?

2007-11-15 12:42:16 · 4 answers · asked by IDchecker27 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

there is only a couple gbs left now.. and im wondering where the memory went to? i have no programs on the computer except the basic ones that came with HP...

2007-11-15 11:48:59 · 3 answers · asked by xrandomnessx 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-11-15 10:52:25 · 4 answers · asked by Dauntilus 3 in Desktops

it was all ok when i installed vista however direct x acceleration wasn't working and therefore couldn't play dvd's, games, ect. installed a new driver for my graphics card which is a via/s3g unichrome pro igp from microsoft update and it has fixed this problem but now my screen resolution can't go any higher than 640x480. tried everything need help.

2007-11-15 10:49:28 · 2 answers · asked by seb 1 in Monitors

Well i a Gateway computer that has windows xp with it when i got it like.... 3 years ago or so. So i turned off my computer and i turned it back on a while later and it was loading to get to the desktop of my computer but this black screen saying Start windows normally or pick Safe mode, etc... and i clicked Start Windows Normally and it seemed to work just fine until after it went back to load the same Black screen again........ and again.... wat the hell is wrong with my computer lol i have installed Spy sweepeer for my anti-virus protection and i have like 0 virus's on my cpmputer that i know of.. please help?? if you need more information ill just add more on the details. =]

2007-11-15 10:27:50 · 2 answers · asked by PinK_sugar23 2 in Desktops

My problem is that I went shopping the other day and all the new printers are compatible to only Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Would any of these models work on Windows 98? If not, Is it possible to find a printer that is Windows 98 compatible in this day and age, or just go on Ebay and buy one?

2007-11-15 10:25:14 · 12 answers · asked by golfdodger 2 in Printers

i have a Siemens speedstream 4100 ethernet ADSL modem, but it is not working any more, so i am trying to get a replacement. at&t charges me $49 alone just for that modem.

i am looking online right now, i see a lot of cheap wireless routers and broadband routers, i wonder if they are the same thing?

can i buy this one to replace the adsl modem?

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202592906&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

2007-11-15 10:23:43 · 4 answers · asked by hot dude 1 in Add-ons

2007-11-15 10:00:20 · 1 answers · asked by Tim N 1 in Add-ons

My mother board (which I am NOT replacing) is only rated, (and only works) with 350 watts or less. How do I use a 400 watt video card with this system. I am willing to buy anything, cost is not a concern, but I would like to keep it as low as possible. No I will not buy a new computer. PLEASE keep the computer jargon to a minimum, it gets kind of annoying.

Could anyone help me?

2007-11-15 09:46:57 · 3 answers · asked by Ryan S 2 in Add-ons

My monitor keep turning black (as if it's shut off) and at time messes the picture up with lines running though it or moving the screen around. How do I stop it from doing this?

2007-11-15 09:45:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-11-15 09:45:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My 3 year old daughter moved it somehow and we can't get it back to where it belongs. We have tried the right click and move it suggestion and all that does is expand it. also it is already unlocked.

2007-11-15 09:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by wendy t 2 in Monitors

I am looking to upgrade a 4 year old Dell Desktop. I have found Mercury KMV800M Motherboard (new) with a preinstalled Athlon 2700+ CPU for a reasonable price. I do not use this machine for gaming, mostly web surfing, some photo shop stuff, and limited word processing. This is a family computer, and does not need to be the fastest or most decked out machine out there.

Thanks

2007-11-15 09:15:05 · 2 answers · asked by Icatchem925 1 in Desktops

My computer slows right down when i've got three web pages open (Firefox browser). For example if i'm signing into MSN while watching something on youtube, the song stops and starts etc and the whole computer just seems to slow down. Do i need more memory? I don't have much stuff stored on it - i've got an external hard drive which i keep most of my things on. I've defragmented, ran spyware, got up to date virus prog etc.

2007-11-15 09:11:22 · 16 answers · asked by . 7 in Desktops

i have a hp pavillion tx1030 with 120gb 1 gb memory and a amd turion 64x2 tl50 and 1.60ghz, it runs vista of course should i change it to a mac???

2007-11-15 09:05:40 · 5 answers · asked by xigma76 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an acer laptop with an integrated microphone. I wanted to record speech for a project and the recordings have no sound. I have already checked my volume and even tried speaking louder. I don't know what to do

2007-11-15 09:03:02 · 3 answers · asked by Master AJ 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have two questions:
1. Which is better/ works faster? Intel celeron D 331 (3.0Ghz) LGA775 533Mhz FSB 512KB L2 cache OR Intel Dual Core E2140 (1.60Ghz) LGA775 800Mhz FSB 1MB L2 cache?
2. Is there a motherboard that can support single core and dual core one at a time or both at the same time.

2007-11-15 09:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Karl 1 in Desktops

all of the sudden my internet went down at my work. We have 3 computers on one router - the other computers have internet just fine. so it's obviously my computer. i restarted the router. still didnt help. i tried to go to ipconfig/release then /renew and it wont work. Just says that no 'media is connected'. i also tried to just let windows 'repair' it and it got stuck on 'renew ip address' and just said it couldn't do it.

Any help would be MUCHLY appreciated!!!!!

my motherboard - intel d865glc/d865peso

2007-11-15 09:00:16 · 3 answers · asked by schillson27 1 in Desktops

I have an HP 7570n media center computer and I want to add a second internal hard drive. I have never done this before but I think I can hook it up and get it working ok. My question is how do I mount an new hard drive inside my computer? Do new hard drives come with screws and brackets to bolt them down solid? What it a good drive to buy? Is there way to look up and make sure a new drive will work with my model of computer? I heard some models of computers will not support some of the larger hard drives out there, is this true? If possible I would like to find a 500GB or larger drive.

Thanks for any comments

2007-11-15 08:48:06 · 3 answers · asked by jon 3 in Add-ons

2007-11-15 07:50:05 · 19 answers · asked by dorkface 1 in Desktops

i have asus p5w dh mother broad but don't know if i got the PCIE1.1 or 2 .......

its has two PCIE for croos fire each 16X but when ther croos fire 8X ..so which type i have ?....

2007-11-15 07:16:38 · 1 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

im using Geforce 8600 graphics card.

2007-11-15 06:37:54 · 8 answers · asked by leon 1 in Monitors

can you convert usb1 too usb2 on a laptop???

2007-11-15 06:28:13 · 5 answers · asked by ian b 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-11-15 06:27:58 · 2 answers · asked by wiganb 2 in Add-ons

Let's say I have an app that takes full advantage of multi threading.
So then, for example, if I have a 3.0 GHz Duo Core do I have 6 GHz of processing power or do I have two 1.5 GHz processors running?

2007-11-15 06:04:33 · 8 answers · asked by fbaking 1 in Other - Hardware

I have SONY Trinitron WEGA, 24" ... can I connect my Acer laptop to watch DVDs and/or view photos? Maybe purchase an adapter? Any suggestions?
Thanks ... Oznerol

2007-11-15 05:57:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

8800 GTS 640MB or 8800 GT 512MB or ATi 2900XT.....

i hear.. that people say ...Ati card is better overall (as in videos..and its has on bulit sound card ) but Nvidia is better at gaming ?

2007-11-15 05:41:55 · 6 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

the Nvidia 8800 GTS I'm looking to get is here-http://benchmarkreviews.com/images/reviews/XFX%20GeForce%208800%20GTS%20320MB/XFX8800GTS-001LG.jpg

and the Nvidia Geforce MX 4000 that I already have in my computer is here
http://www.print-speed.de/images/product_images/popup_images/1928_0.jpg

My computer that I have the MX 4000 in is a Dell Dimension 300
OS-Windows XP Home
CPU-Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00Ghz
RAM-512MB-looking to upgrade

Whoever can tell me if the graphics card is interchangeable and tell me what kind of RAM my computer can take if so, gets the 10 points.

2007-11-15 05:40:07 · 6 answers · asked by guiltyspark502 1 in Desktops

2007-11-15 05:38:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks