Hardware - November 2007

every time i start my computer i get a message that either says "system failure,insert boot disk" or "windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem".can anybody tell me whats wrong with my computer and what i should do? i have a Hp pavilion desktop computer and windows Xp.If that helps

2007-11-04 13:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by ThatSteelerkid 2 in Desktops

2007-11-04 13:17:49 · 2 answers · asked by Cindy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

hp officejet 7210 all in one series

2007-11-04 12:39:35 · 1 answers · asked by sean o 1 in Printers

And I don't want to use there web site because there is nothing on it they rather charge you instead.

2007-11-04 12:31:03 · 2 answers · asked by cincolady 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Specifically : Mobile AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor TL-56 [2.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache] vs. Intel® Core 2 Duo Mobile T7500 Dual-Core Processor (2x 2.2GHz/4MB Cache/800FSB)

or, which laptop is a better buy?

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=242
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=265

2007-11-04 12:26:42 · 6 answers · asked by buttcheeks 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a friend who bought a desktop with the ff specs:
-Intel Quad Core Q6600
-MSI P35 Neo-F motherboard
-2x Apacer 1GB DDR800
-Seagate 320GB Sata
-Sparkle 8600GT 512MB 128-bit graphic card

the problem:
-everytime he plays DOTA of Warcraft3 and GG client (for online multiplaying) he gets a blue screen white text error then reboots by itself.

-I've changed the memory, hard drive and graphic card... and he still gets the blue screen thing. However, when he plays other games like NFS Carbon, he doesn't get the blue screen thing.

-the only parts that I have not change is the processor and board because I don't have any spare board that supports quad core.

hope someone could help.. tnx a lot!!

2007-11-04 12:18:42 · 10 answers · asked by Allan Chua 1 in Desktops

my computer freezes up and is slow

2007-11-04 12:16:20 · 5 answers · asked by nola c granny 1 in Desktops

I have my Sony PCV-RZ40CG desktop for several years with no problem. Recently, upon startup, it went to a screen saying something about a S.M.A.R.T system (which I never heard about in the past) and it was saying that the hard drive status was bad, and to back up/replace it... Well, I tried several different ways to back my stuff up to anouther drive, with the aid of a few friends who know this stuff, but with no luck.

Now, I only want to replace my hard drive with a new one, just to get it working again, and I'm putting off data recovery until later, but I'm not sure which drive to get. The original was a WD 200GB IDE, any suggestions?

Also, the computer came with no recovery disks, and when I first booted it, it wanted me to burn them myself... I was wondering, with the recovery disks I made, will I be able to reinstall the Windows XP Media Center Edition on the new drive? I really don't want to have to buy a new OS if possible. Ask if you have any ?'s, thanxx in advance.

2007-11-04 12:13:11 · 6 answers · asked by Cerebrus 1 in Desktops

I have never hooked up my Media Center I was wondering if I could use it to record old VHS family videos on my computer or even to DVD. I know you can use it like tivo, but this I haven't heard one way or another. If not what is the best way to do so?

2007-11-04 12:11:25 · 3 answers · asked by ewansgirl 2 in Add-ons

Asus p5w dh .
Asus 2900XT video card .
Intel 2.13 core 2due
2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module
power supply 700W..3 DVD roms ..500 seagte sata || and 40 gb IDE HDD

2007-11-04 12:00:40 · 3 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

What kind of power supply does the Nvidia Geforce 8800 Ultra
use? thinking about getting it :)

2007-11-04 11:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-11-04 11:59:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Can this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

handle (2) sli 8800 GT overclocked video cards?

2007-11-04 11:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by Slapjack 3 in Add-ons

I think it's a screwy frankenstein computer...looks like part windows xp and part vista....trying to install Mcafee but it says there's not enough memory...I just erased over 1GB of games..

2007-11-04 11:39:16 · 23 answers · asked by the WOG 3 in Desktops

2007-11-04 11:14:18 · 8 answers · asked by pismoru500 1 in Add-ons

My video card has a HDMI input, the point is that i don't see the difference between HDMI quality and VGA, is there something wrong?

2007-11-04 10:37:08 · 3 answers · asked by andrew c 1 in Monitors

I don't have the specific specs of the board. The fan is attached directly on top of the processor and has two plastic levers that snap down. (I'm trying to take it off to clean it).

I moved the levers and it releases, but it doesn't pull off or anything.

Does anyone know if it slides a certain direction or if there is something else I need to disconnect to get it off?

2007-11-04 10:34:57 · 4 answers · asked by Greywolf 5 in Desktops

if anyone has heard of or used google sketchup please let me know, i need to know if i can type on surfaces in it this is eargent because i need to make a model so i can show my costomers what there new house will look like before the blueprints come im a contractor. please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-11-04 10:34:09 · 1 answers · asked by ActorBoy 4 in Add-ons

what is the best and fastest cpu on the market

2007-11-04 10:33:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi. i (think i) kind of understand how the dual or multi processor system works, in regards to separate pipelines and all that. My basic question is: when the specs for a pc, lets say the hp pavillion 4400+, is a dual processor @ 2.3 gig; Does this mean (A) each processor can work at 2.3 gigahertz max at the same time, (B) each processor can work at (about) 1.15 gig max at the same time, (C) the tasks are divided up into each processor with a maximum total possibility of 2.3 gig COMBINED, with power divided to each processor as needed?
Bonus question: how is it decide which task will go to which processor...the operating system?
Thanks in advance.

2007-11-04 10:28:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Hi.
I would like to know if I should remove my laptop battery while using the tranformer at home.

Should I leave the battery on the computer? Should I remove it?

I am geting different opinions.

Thanks

2007-11-04 10:04:13 · 3 answers · asked by solitario38 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have two old 15" IBM t-series notebooks (laptops) that no longer work, but the monitors do.
I want to connect one of them (or both) to a Super Nintendo that i have kicking around. I think it would be a fun project.

Please let me know if this is possible, what steps i should take (or any links, resources that i can further research).

Thanks

2007-11-04 09:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by mrtwistt 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-04 09:46:57 · 2 answers · asked by Porsche Enthusiast 3 in Other - Hardware

CASE: Xion III Gaming Mid-Tower 420W Case with Side Window
CPU: (Socket AM2) AMD Athlon™64 X2 6400+ Black Edition Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
MOTHERBOARD: (Socket AM2)Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe nForce 590 SLI MCP Chipset DDR2/800 MBoard w/ Dual 16x PCI-Express
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Mushkin Xtreme w/ Heat Spreader)
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express (XFX Extreme Edition Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO CARD 2: NONE
HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
Data Hard Drive: 320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 18X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-BIT PCI Sound Card

and a 600w power supply
do you also this this fan will be good enough to cool down the system, Thermaltake MaxOrb Enthusiast CPU Cooling Fan Slient & Overclock Proof w/ Highest Efficiency Cooling

2007-11-04 09:45:54 · 3 answers · asked by liquidburn34 1 in Desktops

I dont want to pay an insane amount for ink ...unless its cheaper in the long run

2007-11-04 09:43:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-11-04 09:36:15 · 3 answers · asked by pismoru500 1 in Add-ons

Thinking of purchasing the above for grandson but as a novice to the world of Pc's need some advice on the above and in particular it's ability as a gamer.Seen it priced @ £300.00 which is about the right price budget wise.Would'nt require it to be the most sophistacated machine but at the same time handle games similar to "The Simms" .Could I please ask for any answers to be of a sensible nature and not too technical.If it turns out to be unsuitable maybe someone can recommend an alternative bearing in mind the budget.

2007-11-04 09:17:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

It has 2 pins set close together which have holes in them. Any idea which country they are from?

And since they look like kettle cords, can I use ordinary UK leads? Or do I have to use a converter plug adapter because of the voltage?

Help please.. Thanx

2007-11-04 09:16:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-11-04 08:53:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-11-04 08:35:23 · 14 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Add-ons