Add-ons - October 2007

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Expansion Slots- PCI Express x16 x 1 on a gateway computer plz help i wna see if XFX GeForce 8600 GT XXX Video Card will fit?????

2007-10-29 11:50:38 · 2 answers · asked by crzykid145 2

I want to purchase a new video card...it is an PCI-express card...
My motherboard is a bit old and is no longer on the website...
The model is a: ECS PM800-M2
Its made by Elitegroup Computer Systems.
This is the video card:
http://www2.pny.com/7300-GT-256MB-PCIe--P1895C14.aspx

How do i check if my motherboard can work with this video card??? Or how do i know if my motherboard has a PCI-express slot?

2007-10-29 10:08:33 · 3 answers · asked by Troy V 2

I am having problems adding new hardware. For instance a memeory stick for my daughter and an mp3 also. The problem is that an icon comes up in the bottom of the screen says found new hardware and then the new hardware wizard programme comes up but will not install as cant find software. I run windows xp and i have tried all usb ports( 6)and they all work fine but it is getting really frustrating. PLEASE HELP.

2007-10-29 08:42:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since installing a Nova-T-500 Dual DBV-T card i am unable to use my Win-USB programme can anyone please tell me what the problem could be Thank you for any help.

2007-10-29 07:23:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

can anyone recommend a graphics card that can handle new games alright, someething cheap

2007-10-29 07:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by chris 1

I have a broken computer tray, with the whole cd-rom driver broken. Is it easy to put a windows xp one into a windows 98 system? If so, how

2007-10-29 06:04:27 · 4 answers · asked by Black_Sk8_Kid 2

I have tried blank CD-R's (52xcompatible 700mb) but these only burn music. Can you tell me a specific disc I can buy to use in windows media. I have limewire and have downloaded films through this. I just need a compatible disc. I am using windows xp and have windows media 11 installed.

2007-10-29 05:04:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm installing a very expensive program,and I'm afraid if it gets uninstalled for any reason,I won't be able to get it back without buying a new one.I'm wondering if I can reinstall it from the same CD.

2007-10-29 04:07:15 · 5 answers · asked by glovorzak 2

2007-10-29 03:49:03 · 1 answers · asked by Danny 6

.. I've read that the 3200 will be reduced to the 2100 speed when both are installed together.

My question is, would it be better to have the 1gb+256mb running at pc2100 ---- or ----- 1gb running at pc3200 ??

2007-10-29 03:43:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

thx

2007-10-29 03:42:08 · 5 answers · asked by The_One 3

I have the bluetooth connection via a USB dongle on my PC that allows me to connect with my cell phone. I have established a connection via the bluetooth generic software between the two. The software just shows the two devices are properly linked but has no icon for file transfer etc. How do I now send files, photos ect from the PC to the cell or vice versa? Do I need seperate software? I see no cell phone device in my folders or in XP and only a bluetooth link that wont allow anything at this point other than the connection. Can someone help...thanks!!

2007-10-29 01:42:43 · 1 answers · asked by flafuncop 2

So I have a 1 year old Gateway that came with 2 gigs of ram. I would like to add 2 more Gigs, but I am unsure what type of ram I am using. How do i find out what type (SDRAM, DDR, DDR 2, etc.) I currently have. Can I mix-and-match RAM? Thanks!

2007-10-28 16:25:06 · 5 answers · asked by Justin 2

I have no problem scrolling through my music on my laptop with the touch pad scrolling device, but my mouse wheel is not working at all. Both work on all other pages, just not iTunes. I have the latest version of iTunes and I can't find anything about this problem on apple.com. Could someone please help?

2007-10-28 11:31:51 · 1 answers · asked by Gabriel S 2

if i buy a brand new harddrive and then use the restore cd that cem with my coputer will my windows xp an all the original stuff be added to that harddrive or will i have to buy a whole new windows xp? cuz i heard the recovery cd will bring it back is this true?

2007-10-28 11:24:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to know how to make the graphics eaven better after i install it.

2007-10-28 10:29:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

While I was playing The Sims 2, my computer froze and restarted. This has happened many times and at first I thought it was because of the Windows update. Then I received this error:
SYMPTOMS
You may receive one of the following Stop error messages:
STOP 0x000000EA THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER

CAUSE
This issue might occur if the display driver is caught in an infinite loop while it waits for the video hardware to become idle. This issue typically indicates a problem with the video hardware or that the display driver cannot program the hardware correctly.

Does this mean I need a new graphics card? If so, what is a good one that I can buy for not a lot of money? Btw.. I currently have nvidia GeForce 6100

2007-10-28 09:31:07 · 1 answers · asked by Live_laugh_love 2

ok so today is my birthday and so my parants got me a nvidia 8800gts 320mb. after spending an hour thinking how sick my games are gona look i finally got round to fitting it on my motherboard. then i was attaching all the cables then it hit me

MY MONITOR IS NOT DVI
so now iv got a 8800 whitch i can't use and tomorrow after skool iv got to go to pcworld and buy an adapter (now i read the box ican see that there should have been an adapter in the box but there wernt) so i am really cheazed off

has anyone else had an experience like this

2007-10-28 09:19:24 · 6 answers · asked by washable mist 4

does adding 1-2 gb on a flash drive to your usb port on computer and running Speedboost a windows program really make Microsoft Vista run faster cause vista takes up so much memory on your hard drive.
Thanks stjustcrusin

2007-10-28 05:29:02 · 4 answers · asked by stjustcrusin 1

in terms of music?

2007-10-28 03:48:01 · 18 answers · asked by bluestar 4

Shall i get the Mobile Drive PRO 120GB (with firewire) or just the standard one (£10 cheaper) and use that...
im going to be read music and movies nd possibly programs off that... so which one?

2007-10-28 01:14:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

After the computer is shut down the light inside the mouse stays on. Is there a way to disable the power in the mouse.Its an usb mouse with wheel in the middle-no ball.
I have even tried looking in Bios but dont understand it.I have windows XP. I dont have a mouse setting in my Power Options in control panel.

2007-10-27 22:16:44 · 2 answers · asked by Cat J 1

which card performs the best ?

2007-10-27 22:11:09 · 2 answers · asked by ???? 5

MY pc mic is not working. I have a hp computer. I bought it brand new for 10 fdollars.. plugged it in and it dosent have a on off switch. Why is it not working? Does it need software??

2007-10-27 17:55:59 · 4 answers · asked by Steven 1

is there any way that i can update the graphic card

2007-10-27 17:34:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I plugged a USB (G) in my PC and then when I checked my computer, I couldn't find G but when I was about to save a document in another USB (F), I found G in My computer! I don't get it, it showed up when I was about to save and then when I check the My Computer folder, It's not there!

2007-10-27 17:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by tanned 2

I bought P5K-E of Asus because it was just the perfect motherboard (from my point of view and because of the Intel P35 chipset). I was looking forward to buy Nvidia 8600 GTS from XFX, but later I discovered this strange (for me) dual GPU techonoly (where you attach two graphic cards together) then I discovered that SLI was for nVidia and Crossfire for ATI.

Then I thought, I could upgrade later to SLI if I get interested enough. Then the big screw up, I bought the mobo, I haven't bought yet the graphic card (thankfuly), yet, but if I want to dual it, then I couldn't do it with two nVidia cards on this CrossFire mobo, I mean, after heareing so much NOs on ppl asking the same question (using one over the other).

I know this doesn't look like a question, seems like I just looking for some confort words, but here are the real questions:

Are ATI really bad graphic card?
Can I use one Nvidia card on this crossfire mobo?

2007-10-27 13:30:27 · 4 answers · asked by Leo 1

Ok, It seems that many people are saying the geforce 9 series is coming out in Nov. I wanted to upgrade my pc for Call of duty 4 when it comes out in Nov. I realy dont wantot have to pay 400+ for a 8800 gts and in a month the 9 series comes out. I want to upgrade my computer so it last me at LEAST 2 years. So what i wanted to do is upgrade my pc and then just get the 8600 gts for like 150. Now what i wanted to do is prob nov/dec i would want to get the 9800.

I would get like the Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Conroe 3.0GHz, good mother board, memory and so on. BUT I heard the geforce 9 series will not be using PCI Express x16 but a better kind of slot meaning i would need to buy new motherboard and possably memory and/or new cpu. SO if you happen to know anything about that please tell me! IF so i will just buy the best graphics card for like 150 and a little memory and wait till dec. PLEASE give all the info youi can give! THX

2007-10-27 12:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by Slapjack 3

i have a headset that plugs into the back of my computer (into the line in/mic in slot and the headphone jack in the back)

i cant seem to figure out why the sensitivity is so low
i truly dont care if the quality becomes terrible
i just want people to hear me
and since i use it for talking to people online and the occasional online gaming i need it

so,
can someone PLEASE tell me why the sensitivity is so low and how to fix it

2007-10-27 12:18:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why won't Vista recognise any of my hardware? I have a new Technika USB 2.0 Flash Drive but I cannot find a the drivers

2007-10-27 08:33:57 · 4 answers · asked by Ashmiss 1