Add-ons - September 2007

This is the first time that I have ever installed a PCI card into my computer. I am going to install a PCI firewire card made by Syba. I have a Dell Dimension E510 with Windows XP Media Center. Can anyone give me some advice on how best to go about it or what to do or avoid so that I do not run into any problems?

2007-09-13 00:40:44 · 5 answers · asked by ghetoaid 2

waaaa...help...my usb is not working anymore...how can i fx it???help me plsss as soon as possible...

2007-09-13 00:22:14 · 3 answers · asked by PANCAKE LOVER 04 1

2007-09-12 21:37:58 · 5 answers · asked by Irvgody 2

2007-09-12 19:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by ainanup23 1

Does too many extention cords pose a problem? Like I have two computer workstations next to each other, and each have their own extention cord, with the multiplugs, and most of them are usually all filled, will this cause an electric problem or some sort, or even an explosion? or am i just being very paranoid. lol

2007-09-12 18:13:25 · 5 answers · asked by chochi 1

I have Windows XP Home Edition Ver. 2002, Service Pack 2
AMD Athlon Xp 2800+; 2.09 GHz, 1 GB of RAM;;

This is an update to my previous question with my system specs. I'm going to update my video card again but I need to know how much my computer can take though. If I need more RAM I'm probably going to buy more too.

2007-09-12 16:34:25 · 6 answers · asked by PBR Streetgang 1

Was messing round with my CPU and took it out. Dell e310 also did it with my emachines t4060. Is the thermal paste toxic and can get absorbed into the skin? I washed my hands afterwards. And what about in some GPU coolers on video cards. took heatsink off of a GFX 5200 and got the thermal paste on my hand.

2007-09-12 14:57:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

for example I have only one 128 MB of RAM(yes it is slow) DDR PC1300. I want to know if I can just remove this one and put in one that is at least 512MB or 1GB. Does it have to be any specific RAM, I checked that website that people give and it didnt have any info for my computer.

2007-09-12 14:13:38 · 8 answers · asked by enano 4

Currently have a Gateway GT5098E Media Center, and crucial.com claims my motherboard can work with DDR 4000 memory. Found a deal on DDR2 4200 Memory, but Im not sure of it's backward compatibility and dont want to waste the money if it's not going to even work. If someone can help me out it's appreciated. Please help!

2007-09-12 13:58:28 · 5 answers · asked by M W 1

what should i do?

when the grpahcis card isnt plugged in the pc boots up adn screen displays something otherwise if i place it on the motherboard it won;t boot up

and yes it is in the correct spot

2007-09-12 13:03:34 · 4 answers · asked by ..... 1

2007-09-12 12:46:32 · 5 answers · asked by Brian N 1

I have always used my usb flash drive at work without any problems. I recently went to a conference where I was given a multi card reader (by a friend). I plugged the new device into my machine at work and now that's the only device it can read.

When I plug my usb flash drive in, it lights up and windows makes the sound that a device has been attached - but it doesn't show up in my drive list. The flash drive works fine in other computers.

The USB ports I have are USB 2.0 and I'm assuming that the card reader is only USB 1.1 - which is what's caused the problem.

Does anyone know how I can fix this?

2007-09-12 12:33:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is a good external hard drive that could could be plug in to my router? I want to hook it up to my router so ut will be connected to my network.(A must) I don't want to spend more than 150.00 for one. What product would you recomend? I might be able to spend more, but I want to stay with in my budget. Depending on quality and size I might spend more.

Thanks for the feedback

2007-09-12 11:48:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an e machine computer. It's about 3 years old and I put a Ge force fx 6600 video card in there about a year ago and I'm thinking about putting a new one in. How do I know how much my computer can take?

2007-09-12 11:31:10 · 5 answers · asked by PBR Streetgang 1

my friend is getting a new computer soon and he wants X1950PRO but i think he sould get a saphire. but he likes the HIS which i have never had so i dont know how their performance is but i have had 3 saphire's so i think that that one would be best. what do you all think.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102075
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005265
and also an HD 2600
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005942

2007-09-12 10:46:10 · 4 answers · asked by Zeros T 1

When I go to my computer Its not seen anymore


Is it fixable or should I kcontinue to kick my dog

Just joking I love my dog even if he just cost me 200$

2007-09-12 09:46:10 · 5 answers · asked by f_r_e_d_o_77 2

2007-09-12 09:18:45 · 6 answers · asked by rxh666 1

Would the GeForce 8800gts video card be overkill on a system that has a Intel core duo 2.33Ghz and 4GB of RAM?

2007-09-12 08:37:09 · 6 answers · asked by No Chance Without Bernoulli 7

I have a MiniTower PC without PCI slots but have 2 USB slots anyone ever heard of a PCI to USB adapter?

Thanks!

2007-09-12 08:19:14 · 11 answers · asked by SnowShot 3

so pretty much i have a bad graphics card...what happens if i do gaming and not have a higher quality graphics card? will it like wear the computer down and stuff???????

2007-09-12 07:10:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have Compaq C563TU laptop and want to connect it to my TV so that I could use the TV as a display unit (monitor). The laptop has a 7 pin S-Video port so i bought a 7 pin S-Video converter and plugged it to the port.. But when I connected the video (RCA) jack to the TV and the other end to the converter and switched the TV to Video input there was no display!! sad.gif

What do I do? Did I miss anything??

Photo of Port - http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/404/portco4.jpg

Photo of converter - http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2148/converterao8.jpg

2007-09-12 06:58:52 · 3 answers · asked by SolutionExplorer 2

My boss is pushing me to build a dual quad core server, but I'm wondering if there is even a motherboard that supports dual 775 chips?

2007-09-12 06:28:27 · 3 answers · asked by Corey Bryant 1

My MAJOR problem is when I play games I get thrown off the game back to the icon page. My comp also stops while I'm typing and I have to start from where it stopped at.(it's stopped twice so far) I know I need a new video card but have no idea what to get. My comp is a dell approx 2yrs old and the current card is:intel(r) 82845g/gl/ge/pe/gv graphics controller. I can spend up to a couple C's but (of course) want to spend as little as possible. Can someone please help me?

2007-09-12 06:03:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 05:37:43 · 1 answers · asked by gimelessdanger 4

I hear not alot of games use that much power so it wouldnt be much of an upgrade stepping up to the ultra.... or i duno. If I do go ultra would that also mean upgrading my NEW psu OCZ Gamextreme 850 watt?

still buying new parts for my new pc, just need memory (corsair dominator 2GB) and CPU (Intel E6850)

already have these
Evga Nforce 680i SLI motherboard
Evga 8800 GTX < Zalman CNPS9500A CPU Fan
OCZ Gamextreme 850 watt PSU
Antec 900 Case

2007-09-12 05:35:37 · 3 answers · asked by tugo 1

i would appreciate any input, Thank-You, mOuSe

2007-09-12 04:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by gimelessdanger 4

Do I have to do something in setup ?

2007-09-12 00:20:34 · 7 answers · asked by darren7792000 2

do large programs still run the same, is it a good idea..i hate having to reformat my hard drive..when my c drive is hit with a virus...
is it better to install every thing on a plug and play harddrive...

2007-09-12 00:14:40 · 2 answers · asked by g_playa_gent 1

2007-09-11 22:29:41 · 11 answers · asked by x_atm09 1

2007-09-11 21:51:38 · 6 answers · asked by raja_mahendra10 1