Hardware - December 2007

Can some computer genius's help me please? I have a dell dimension 2400 and need to buy a new graphics card, so that I can play games that require pixel shader 2.0 . So far all I could find through dell was this radeon 9250 256 mb ddr pci graphics card. This is like 80 dollars, is there another brand or something that would be compatible with my computer and still work well enough so I can play the games I want?

2007-12-03 17:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by JnC 3 in Add-ons

How can I get letter back that I was Composing?

2007-12-03 17:11:44 · 6 answers · asked by DJ 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 17:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by marie123 1 in Desktops

Right now it is at:
Core clock 500 mhz
Shader clock 1000 mhz
Memory Clock 451 mhz
I'm using rivatuner to overclock it

2007-12-03 16:26:35 · 5 answers · asked by timmy n 1 in Desktops

Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103010

Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131593

Ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

Cpu Heatsink for amd x2 5600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019

Power Supply

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

2007-12-03 16:21:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I downloaded COD2 on my computer and when I tried to play it, it said that the video card or driver does not support alpha blending.

I have
an Intel(R) 82915g/gv/910gl express chipset video card
Right now its on 1280by1024 true color 60hz

My computer has 1GB Ram

What do I do?

2007-12-03 16:20:14 · 6 answers · asked by Moose 4 in Add-ons

does anyone know where i can download a program that tells me the tempature of my video card?

2007-12-03 16:13:37 · 4 answers · asked by alex b 1 in Add-ons

the people who fixed it are telling me i need a sound driver? where do i get thaT? can i download one? HELP I NEED SOUND!

2007-12-03 16:11:50 · 5 answers · asked by oh wow 2 in Add-ons

i Hvae lenevo lpatop , 256 Mb RAM and T1350 intel core solo processor ? 256 would match with 1 GB or not . if not should i replaced it by 1GB or 2x512 which one would be better for better performance ?

2007-12-03 16:10:37 · 13 answers · asked by Israil Saifi 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hello all!
So I recently upgraded my operating system from Windows XP Media Center, to Windows Vista Home Premium. Everything went smoothy, except for the fact that my speakers no longer function, and in the bottom right hand corner by my clock there is a speaker with an X through it and when I hover over it, it says No Audio Output Device is Installed. I've tried almost everything I can think of... My laptop model is HP Pavillion dv5000 with Altec Lansing speakers, any help would be much appreciated!!!

2007-12-03 15:55:57 · 3 answers · asked by just a friend 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 15:54:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Whenever I burn a cd and put it in a cd player, there is always a scratching like sound, and it gets worse through each track (not even playing some).

At first I thought it was the CDs, but when i bought a new pack of a different brand it was the same. I dusted out my computer. I'm wondering what to do. Should I take my computer to the Geek Squad and have them fix it?

2007-12-03 15:52:54 · 3 answers · asked by savory_character 1 in Desktops

2007-12-03 15:51:52 · 5 answers · asked by rey r 1 in Add-ons

Tell me your thought like what are the pros and cons on intel and AMD plz be specific and which are better for game? and is there any other processor other than intel or amd sorry dun really know about computer thx
AND PLZ TELL ME IN DETAIL thx

2007-12-03 15:34:06 · 7 answers · asked by brian k 1 in Desktops

2007-12-03 15:17:34 · 6 answers · asked by blacksheep_gwapo_003 1 in Other - Hardware

ok, 1. i have my macbook charger plugged into an extension cord and it's way hot, is that normal/ok?
2. This is my first laptop, is it ok to run it off the wall power when available or should i use the battery till it runs down and than plug it in? i dont want to break it. what should i do?

2007-12-03 14:58:06 · 3 answers · asked by I Cant Think Of Another Nickname 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi, I plan to build a PC with an AMD and it's retail fan. My questions are does it matter where pins go in, and where should the cable be wrapped around?

2007-12-03 14:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I'll like to clean my computer's screen but what shall I use to clean it up?

2007-12-03 14:15:15 · 19 answers · asked by mannie23free 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 13:53:15 · 28 answers · asked by solstice333 1 in Desktops

Ok so for my cisco netowork academy at school we get to build our own indiviual computer with a $400 budget.

And the two sites we are allwoed to use are tigerdirect and newegg.


I Have everything picked out except the processor. I cant decide what to pick a Pentium D clocked at 3.0GHz or AMD 64 X2 at 2.0 GHz.

The AMD has a faster bus but the Pentium D has more L2.
I have used this amd processor before and it works nice but is the Pentium D the better choice?


What should i pick???


We are going to benchmark these once they are built and see who out of my class did the best with part selection. So i want to build something good.

2007-12-03 13:53:07 · 5 answers · asked by aqualung 2 in Desktops

I have a HP Laserjet 4200 that has worked perfectly up until recently. I use it over my network by means of the internal print server card (HP JetDirect 615n). When I tried to print a few days ago, I got no response from the printer. I rebooted it a few times and also made sure it was nothing wrong with the
printing system (I ran an engine test).
The one thing I did notice was that neither of the "activity" lights on the print server were lit. I tried different cables, different connections, whatever I could think of. Also, I bought another JetDirect card and it doesn't work either.

I'm out of solutions and need your help!

2007-12-03 13:50:05 · 3 answers · asked by turnwall 2 in Printers

My screen on my computer is very shaky. I tried to do the degauss and it goes back to the same thing 5 seconds later. What could be causing this? How can i fix it?

2007-12-03 13:34:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Does any one know which keyboard does this? I think it's a casio.

2007-12-03 13:26:44 · 2 answers · asked by Nadi X 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-03 13:16:31 · 4 answers · asked by mgsdante 2 in Desktops

I have 1gb of ram right now with 2 open slots for upgrade. On crucial.com it says I have to install them in pairs but they didnt say if I could keep my pair and install another pair. Will this work?

2007-12-03 13:10:42 · 2 answers · asked by Tony 2 in Desktops

This question is only for those who have a modem of this kind or know someone who does and can say if they last longer than a year, etc. or breakdown.
How long do these wireless modems (no phone jack needed) last? Do they have to be replaced often?

2007-12-03 12:59:50 · 1 answers · asked by Alletery 6 in Add-ons

If you buy more RAM to put on your computer, will it run faster? If that does not make it go faster, is there anything else that you can physically change to make it go faster?

Please cite your sources!

2007-12-03 12:50:34 · 12 answers · asked by Yahoo Answerer 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-03 12:03:58 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Add-ons

Im trying to decide wether i should get a macbook or a windows based Os computer.

2007-12-03 11:28:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ati 1150
ati1200
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Please give me as many details as possible especially from personal experience. I really like Counter Strike and would want to be able to play games like that but realize that brand new games may be a stretch.

I am between Dell and toshiba any recommendations on that would be helpfull as well, looking to spend 500-600.

Thanks

2007-12-03 11:09:03 · 7 answers · asked by Joel K 1 in Laptops & Notebooks