Hardware - November 2007

Trying to figure out if buying 800x600 lcd projector is a bad choice. My primary use is going to be just plain Powerpoint presentation and occasional movie watching.

2007-11-13 09:11:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Given these Expansion Capabilities (Specifically for PCIe) for a motherboard 975x:


One Primary PCI Express* x16 (electrical x16 or x8) bus add-in card connector
One Secondary PCI Express* x16 (electrical x8) bus add-in card connector
One PCI Express* x16 (electrical x4) bus add-in card connector

I understand that x for PCIe means: 100 / 200 MB/s of bandwidth. and 4 , 8 , 16 multiplies this amount.

But what does "Electrical x16 and x8 ..." in parentheses mean?

I want to use the full potential of the motherboard capabilities for graphics. If you just tell me what does "Electrical x16 and x8 ..." means, that might be helpful

Thanks

2007-11-13 09:10:48 · 2 answers · asked by cable 1 in Desktops

ok i am geting a a boot hard drive for my new computer and i looked at the 10000 rpm hard drives but then i saw 15000 rpm hard drives, ok one are there any sata 15000 rpm hard drives and will it work good for windows vista and i'am on a budget of $175 please help

2007-11-13 09:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I need to buy a new computer but I am not that computer savy when it comes to what I should purchase. I am using it in the home basically just for inernet. I like to keep a lot of music and pictures on it too. I don't want to spend more than $600, Any suggestions welcome

2007-11-13 09:00:15 · 13 answers · asked by lattye2003 2 in Desktops

I am having trouble with my computer. When i load it, the taskbar will not appear. It is showing no signs of hard disk activity. what should i do?

2007-11-13 08:50:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Ok. So there is this laptop I want to buy at circuit city for $500 dollars, and want to give it to someone for Christmas. When does it go off sale, and would it be recommended to go buy it now, since it is such a good deal. Would you think they would sell quick?

2007-11-13 08:45:47 · 2 answers · asked by Caleb Hammons 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm needing a new computer and my actual computer's parts are too old to be recylced, so i was wondering what's cheaper to buy parts and build them myself o buy a branded computer from hp, dell or some dealer?

i would want something like this:
250 GB HD
2 GB RAM ( 4GB would be best)
17'' monitor
DVD burner
nice graphic card (don't know much about these so i don't put numbers or models)
and a core 2 duo processor (not as fast as to rip a big hole in my wallet, but fast enough to work with video editing in Standard Definition)

anyway, thnx for the help

2007-11-13 08:37:46 · 18 answers · asked by Theguy17 2 in Desktops

This happened when I tried to install a video card. I normally have a NVIDIA Geforce 6150 which is integrated in the motherboard. Now the computer will get to that Safe mode selection screen but will freeze on any of the options.

My computer is a HP Pavilion a1600n. I was installing a PCI Express video card. I'm using WIndows XP.

Is there a way to recover the information I had on the drive? Thanks!

2007-11-13 08:35:47 · 5 answers · asked by Drizzle 2 in Add-ons

boot up to a hard drive i swapped out from a previous computer

2007-11-13 08:16:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a laptop...My laptop right now, when i close it, it shuts down. How do I make it just .....like stay the way it was when i went to shut it?

2007-11-13 08:12:08 · 7 answers · asked by Gal 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just Purchased SATA/IDE-USB Adapter for my Old Hard drive and it refuse to connect to the current pc.. what should i do?

2007-11-13 08:10:40 · 2 answers · asked by syrous137 1 in Other - Hardware

Planning out a new computer, leaning towards a 3.0ghz 1333fsb system (Dell XPS 420). Since Windows typically can't handle more than 3.2gb of ram (unless your running an OS 64), which is better.

I do alot of gaming so this is my priority when it comes to quicking hardware components.

I'm assuming the 3gb at 800 would be better for the fact that the speed is closer to the bus speed on the system and since windows can't handle 4gb to begin with, am I correct in this?

I appreciate all the help tremendously. 10 points to the best answer within a day or two.

2007-11-13 08:09:29 · 6 answers · asked by Svenbjom G 1 in Desktops

but when i installed it did work but the images come broken and it keeps on pausing.

hope this info helps:

i have 187 gb free space on windows xp.
pentium(R) D CPU 3.40GHz
1.00 GB of ram
Geforce 6500
directX 9.0

2007-11-13 08:06:10 · 4 answers · asked by sulz152 4 in Desktops

650W Coolermaster eXtreme Quality PSU (RP-650-PCAP)
650W - EzCool 12cm Fan ATX PSU
650W Xclio SLi U-Quiet 14cm Fan High End PSU


my rig is : q6600 G0, 2gb xms2 pc800 ram , 8800gts, 1 case fan, dvd drive , floppy, 2 ide hard drives (1 60gb , 1 250 gb (hoping to increase 1))

also i would like to add that the ezcool one is much cheaper and the other two are 2x more than the previous one. i currently have a 550w psu. r they worth the extra cash??

all of them can be found here
http://www.scanmalta.com/pricelist.php?WebCategory=psu#PSU

2007-11-13 08:03:32 · 5 answers · asked by Zoppy Mt 4 in Desktops

I have done it before but don't remember how. It shows how much RAM you have and alot more stuff. Iremember you have to go to run... but don't remember what you have to type in.

2007-11-13 07:59:07 · 8 answers · asked by ** chaotic ** 360 semi pro ** 1 in Desktops

ok i want to upgrd my comp's ram to a 1000 but recently i discovered that some ddr 1gb ram stick are like $30 at tiger direct while some are $90, my question is why? and can i take just ANY ram sticks and put in my computer? thnx for you're help oh and is tiger direct safe? could i trust them and do i have to use my credit card?

2007-11-13 07:56:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Are they high quality?

2007-11-13 07:48:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

what is the diffrence between the battery options. Ex. home/office, presentation, and i think another one is portable. there are several more.

2007-11-13 07:44:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i want to know how i find out what if any kind of graphics card i have on my laptop, its a samsung r20 laptop. how do i find out, asuming i can find out that is?

2007-11-13 07:15:34 · 3 answers · asked by teresah_1982 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Why do people buy these? Is it a necessity when building a pc?

2007-11-13 07:14:44 · 6 answers · asked by Arthur S 1 in Other - Hardware

epsom cx3200

2007-11-13 07:13:08 · 12 answers · asked by LB 1 in Printers

our speakers were working last week but quit i can here them working but when i try to listen to music it says that there is no audio device or hardware detected how could i get the computer to acknowledge the hardware i have an hp with xp windows

2007-11-13 07:12:49 · 5 answers · asked by kandiesmaid 3 in Desktops

game will not run when I open it

2007-11-13 07:05:17 · 1 answers · asked by jean b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a HP Pavilion a6112n PC with these specs:
* Motherboard manufacturer's name: Asus M2N68-LA
* HP/Compaq name: Narra2-GL8E

and I was curious as to whether or not my motherboard can handle a Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply 115/230 V, because I have heard that certain HP motherboards can only handle up to a 250W power supply.

Please, any help on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-13 06:59:33 · 4 answers · asked by Alex P 1 in Desktops

Someone gave me a bare bones desktop with xp pre-loaded. The only problem is I had to buy a mouse and keyboard for it. It loads to a setup screen that I can't click on or use the keyboard for.

2007-11-13 06:58:53 · 3 answers · asked by phildarthebuildar 3 in Desktops

2007-11-13 06:43:13 · 4 answers · asked by Brandon M 1 in Monitors

has 15 on his computer how do I delete these off so his computer will recognize 1 printer?

2007-11-13 06:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by brnd t 1 in Printers

i think there is some bowing in my lap TFT screen ie: the horizontal lines are slightly curved,
this appears mainly in text documents !! what i know bowing can occur only in CRT monitors not TFTs !!
also, after warming up, i think bowing decrease.
please, what's your advice ? and is there any thing that i can do ?


- it's a new acer budget laptop "AS 4315" running 1280x800 resolution on 14.1 TFT with updated drivers for intel 965 graphic chip and OS: Vista premium.


Thanks for your support...

2007-11-13 05:27:23 · 2 answers · asked by EGY 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am going to buy a CM Gemin II , it say can put two 120mm fan , can i put 80mm fan on it ?? cause i am planning to buy TWO Vantec TORNADO 80mm , if can

2007-11-13 05:18:43 · 1 answers · asked by paramedic_rescue44 2 in Add-ons

2007-11-13 05:14:04 · 8 answers · asked by Joseph K 2 in Add-ons