Hardware - December 2007

2007-12-26 19:28:04 · 7 answers · asked by vins... 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-26 18:59:17 · 1 answers · asked by laxitivepo 1 in Other - Hardware

If I have a hard drive and it is 40GB, when I reload the windows and format it, etc... shouldn't I still have a 40GB hard drive?? It says that there is only 37.2 GB of space left... this is not with different partitions... I am loading it onto only one partition... Not sure if I am explaining this right... I do know though, there is only 37.2 GB of space... Where is the rest of the 40GB?

2007-12-26 17:06:26 · 4 answers · asked by angels 411xx 1 in Desktops

the cheapest possible please

2007-12-26 16:57:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My pc isn't compatible with PCI-E ones!! ANy PCI ones that are still on the market? Please help!

2007-12-26 16:47:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a cpomputer with Vista Basic loaded on it and I need to double my memory and upgrade the graphics card, will I have problems with Vista?

2007-12-26 16:32:21 · 1 answers · asked by gr8heart3 1 in Add-ons

I just installed a new motherboard with CPU today and everything seemed to be working fine until I tried to connect my hard drive and DVD drive to the motherboard with IDE cables.
It keeps recognizing the DVD drive as the primary and then either doesnt recognize the hard drive at all or places it as a slave drive.
I've switched the IDE cables around, I put the SLAVE IDE with the DVD and vice versa with the Hard drive and even tried a different hard drive but it always comes out the same.

Then when I put in the XP installation cd it just says "Boot CD/DVD: " and won't let me type anything

How can I fix this problem?

if someone has AIM that would be a great help to walk me through it btw

2007-12-26 16:02:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Ok i have a nvidia 6600gt 256mb and i just bought a 8600gt 256 mb
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Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA
GPU GeForce 8600GT
Core clock 620MHz
Memory
Memory Clock 1600MHz
Memory Size 256MB
Memory Interface 128-bit
Memory Type GDDR3
3D API
DirectX DirectX 10
OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
Ports
DVI 2
TV-Out HDTV Out
VIVO No
General
Tuner None
RAMDAC 400 MHz
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600
RoHS Compliant Yes
SLI Supported Yes
Cooler With Fan
Dual-Link DVI Supported Yes
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with those specs how much of a difference is this going to make. for games like cod 4

2007-12-26 16:01:31 · 3 answers · asked by RO_dog 3 in Add-ons

I changed my motherboard, and every thing is working Ok. Except for this

2007-12-26 15:57:28 · 7 answers · asked by jorgeuge@sbcglobal.net 1 in Desktops

I think somewhere in the system unit from you plug stuff into the ?motherboard? how do I know where it goes..lost the manual. It is a dell computer not sure if you need model number or where to find this info) and the printer is hp photosmart c3100

Part that plugs into the wall from printer ok

please help

2007-12-26 15:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by janie 7 in Printers

cheapest and works the best for my lap top. Please help me, I've tried numerous router, but failed and I am really irritated. Thank you all very much.

2007-12-26 15:47:47 · 4 answers · asked by abu_sham_2007 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

It is a cavalry USB 2.0 + SATA hard drive. I have it powered up and connected to my computer through the USB 2.0. I have a Dell Latitude D620 laptop. I do not believe there are any external SATA ports.

The hard drive is supposed to be plug n play but my USB does not recognize it. Nothing happens since I have it plugged in. Do I need to have the hard drive plugged into a SATA port and a USB port? So then I would have to buy a external SATA port for my laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help.

2007-12-26 14:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by Scott K 1 in Add-ons

I recently got a powerful GeFORCE 8700GT Video card. I know practically nothing about installing them, and have the cd, instructions and everything. However the instructions use words like BIOS and crap that we dont know about.

Will someone please walk us through?

2007-12-26 14:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

will it be a good idea to get a PCi2 on pCIe1.1 or shall just just tick with 2900XT or 8800GTS ....

2007-12-26 14:16:57 · 1 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

I bought a 1 gig RAM stick today, and supposedly it was compatible with my motherboard. Took out my 2 256mb RAM sticks. Popped in the 1 gig one, nothing happened. Try a different slot, nothing happened. Popped in all 3 at same time, nothing happened. Then I'm like "*** maybe this 1 gig isn't compatible"

Popped in my ORIGINAL 2 256mb RAM sticks and my computer won't start (everything starts like the fans and stuff, but the beep sound doesn't come that leads you to windows). I smell a burning plastic smell coming from my RAM sticks.

Is my motherboard f**ked?


Computer stats:
AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Motherboard: Asus A7N8X-E
FSB 400MHZ
DUAL DDR400

The 1 gig ram I bought:
Kingston Technology
1 GB
DDR Memory

Compatible:
400 MHz (PC3200)
333 MHz (PC2700)
266 MHz (PC2100)

2007-12-26 13:54:20 · 3 answers · asked by twiztedweb 2 in Desktops

I have been running at 3-4 m then about a week ago everything slowed down to 100 - 126 Kb and well kinda defeats the hi speed thing. I would like to know why this has happend all of a sudden.

2007-12-26 13:21:11 · 2 answers · asked by Ksmirk 1 in Other - Hardware

My printer and external hard drive (both USB) now come up as "Unknown Device" in Device Manager. I have used them both for months in the past with no problem on my Windows XP machine. When I check "Properties" it says that "No drivers are installed for this device." I have tried turning the devices off, unplugging them and plugging them in again (in the USB ports both in front and in back of my computer), to no avail. A few more notes:
-I have uninstalled and reinstalled the printer software, and nothing changes.
-I started up the computer in safe mode, and both "Unknown Devices" still showed up in the Device Manger.
-The devices start up fine when plugged into my ohter computer, so I'm pretty certain that the problem is not with them.
-Several flash drives also are "Unknown" when plugged in. Oddly, I have one flash drive that is identified properly.
I've looked over many user groups and help files, and haven't seen anything like this. Can anyone help?

2007-12-26 12:46:28 · 4 answers · asked by Lumpy 1 in Add-ons

its a HP premium sterio headset w/ mic and there are two jacks..one for headphones and one for the mic part...but i cant plug in both in my comp cause for some reason it wont reach..anyways. the pink one that is for the mic, i put it in the pink spot on the back of my comp and recorded sound and nothing came out..the microphone volume is on too and this is a brand new mic set..i got it yesterday..what is wrong?

2007-12-26 12:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My x box three sixtey has alot of information on how much space i have in my memory.I am having trouble about how to measure this,i also need to know this for future refrences

2007-12-26 12:43:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am thinking of getting a media center pc - The Acer Aspire Idea 510. Its got all sorts of connections on the back, but I'm not sure about whether the onboard sound card will be that good for playing cds and stuff. So, I want to get a good expensive sound card. Ahh, one problem, theres no pci slots! Is there like external pci exclosures with a usb connection? I have seen ones like it, but they use a pci card to connect the external box with the pc, which is a problem, as the HTPC has no pci slots. Is there any way round this, like a usb one or anything? any comments would be appreciated.

2007-12-26 12:42:42 · 4 answers · asked by thedoctorwho_42 2 in Add-ons

I'ved checked the cartridges, uninstalled it, re-installed it, unplugged it and plugged it back in. It prints half a page and spits it out. Is it time for a new printer?

2007-12-26 12:40:59 · 2 answers · asked by Marky Mark 1 in Printers

2007-12-26 12:36:56 · 3 answers · asked by Businessman 2 in Add-ons

I use a Windows 2000 computer.
I put the comp on standby cos I was doing something else and when I turned it back on the screen thing and icons was really big and I can't use it properly!!
The writing for everything is about a size 22-24 on a normal computer.
The only thing that is normal in size is the background ..

I can basically see only the top left hand quarter of it.

I really need help please !!!


I've tried going into settings but I didn't really know where to look so I got out of it.
I also tried pressing F11 but that didn't help ><

10 points for best answer PLEASE I NEED HELP!!!

2007-12-26 12:32:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I have had my computer for almost a year now and it is getting slower and slower. I have saved all my important information. What is the best way to start all over again?

2007-12-26 12:32:19 · 7 answers · asked by geoffcantley12 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

ok i just got a (used) computer for christmas, and it worked ok for a while besides some small fixable problems, but now ive run into a big problem. If i'm on the computer for longer then about 20 minutes the whole computer shuts off (its not overheating). Then i have to wait a while before it will let me back on. When it comes back on it says the problem was caused by the ATI graphics driver, but it doesnt know how to fix the problem but suggests i update it. The laptop is only several years old, its a toshiba satellite, windows xp. And the hardware that has the problem is ATI Mobility Radeon 7000 IGP. Has anyone had this problem before? What could it be and if it is that i need to update it then could you please post the link to download the update. First person who resolves the problem gets best answer. Thanks

2007-12-26 12:24:38 · 3 answers · asked by King Creole 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

is it equal to 1 GIG or how much i dont understand it...

2007-12-26 12:10:16 · 10 answers · asked by guitarist101damon 3 in Desktops

I just got a new computer, and want to take the best care of it, and i have a very loud stereo system behind it and want to know if thats bad. It vibrates my desk and when I put my hand on my computer, i can feel the vibrations through the case.
let me know,
Dylan

2007-12-26 12:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by Dylan 1 in Desktops

This idea really bothers me because if true and DOD and DOJ can do it even if they have to have a manual any computer literate 6th grader should be able to play havoc with any system so equipt.

2007-12-26 11:26:49 · 4 answers · asked by kohl69varton 2 in Desktops

Laptop internet connection was working fine. Installed some software and since then been getting blue screen when press button on laptop to connect. Uninstalled software completely from machine. Gone back to restore points prior to the problem. Gone into Safe start up mode and to last known good configuration. Still blue screening. Been into wireless network settings - laptop continuing to shut down and blue screen. This is my husband's laptop fortunately otherwise I'd have done my nut by now! We've tried everything we know and I'm more of a techie than he is!

Please, someone help! There's a lot of hair pulled out and lying on the floor just now. Thanks!

2007-12-26 11:20:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-26 11:16:53 · 5 answers · asked by scratch 1 in Add-ons