Desktops - July 2006

Hey, can someone tell me, if I have a motherboard with a Pentium 4 2.4GHz 478 socket configuration, can I use another Pentium 4 with 1.8GHz 478 socket configuration? Will my PC work after I fully assembled it?

2006-07-09 20:33:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

XP Pro o/s with Intel® Pentium® 4, 3.0GHz with H.T (1MB cache), 915 GV chipset, 800MHz FSB, 256MB DDR RAM, 80GB 7200RPM S-ATA HDD, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900.

I want to upgrade the RAM from 256 MB (PC 3200) to 1 GB, please suggest the best configurations possible, with existing 256 MB RAM.

256 MB x 4
256 MB x 2 + 512 MB

512 MB x 2 (in this case my 256 MB RAM will get wasted)

Thanking you all in advance !

2006-07-09 19:29:36 · 7 answers · asked by Vicky 4

In the PC arena...

2006-07-09 19:24:56 · 6 answers · asked by FALCONKING 5

Given the change from a very loud to a moderate noise which of the two fans (power supply or cpu) is more likely to be the source of the noise?

Any ideas about why the noise would be so much louder one day than the next? Loud noise began shortly after I turned computer on, so its not about amount of use. Today the computer has been on for 8 hours and there is a relatively low high pitched vibration.

Can both fans produce the high pitched noise? I have an inner ear disease that makes that sound intolerable.

Dont want to replace cpu fan if power supply fan is at fault. How do I diagnose which fan is responsible? Could it be both? Does power supply fan problem mean replacing power supply unit?

Who makes a good quiet cpu fan at a good price? Does Zalman make good fans? Is endpcnoise.com trustworthy?

All recommendations for a quiet fan and where to buy it appreciated. Do vibration dampener kits work? How much will silicone grease help to fix the problem?

2006-07-09 19:16:01 · 3 answers · asked by ataimadi 2

Why would a new computer with 512MB DDR SDRAM only recognize 366MB of it, with Windows XP Home (5.1, Build 2600) installed?

2006-07-09 19:11:16 · 8 answers · asked by Quicken 1

2006-07-09 19:08:00 · 13 answers · asked by vince 1

hi, my last power supply has 230 watts now, it got broken and i replaced it with a 350 watt pwoer supply... is it ok? will it harm my pc? thnx in advance....

2006-07-09 16:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by lerroux 2

2006-07-09 16:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by jpw812 2

I am trying to keep the programs that are using up my ram that i don't always use and when i start up my pc programs that i dont often use start up. I think i can do that with the system configeration. if i select selective programs in general and then unclick the programms i dont want started in startup will this free up ram and make my pc quicker and then can i open and close the programms only when i need to use them. i installed freeram xp pro 1.52 and it seems to be freeing a lot of my ram up. i am a bit worried i unclick something i need any advice on this or any other tips to free my ram up

2006-07-09 15:10:30 · 4 answers · asked by tboyd322001 3

I am looking to play games (high end games)? I am Planning on getting an amd 64 x2 processor? Please Help!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-09 15:08:43 · 3 answers · asked by A.Murray 2

2006-07-09 14:51:22 · 5 answers · asked by sweetpea22 1

My monitor doesnt work so i bought a new one. it doesnt work either is it the motherboard or the video card? If i get a new video card, are they all compatible with my computer? (pci-e) If i meet the system requirements, i dont have to search for specific cards so my computer can use it right?

2006-07-09 14:08:32 · 7 answers · asked by kid 2

I know very little about computers. Heard on a radio show Windows me (mine) and 98 (my friend's)were in trouble, no more support , and that millions of us were now going to be sitting ducks for hackers. You would think Microsoft would care about their customers. What do those of us do, are there updates or do we have to buy new computers? I paid alot for this one. Thanks.

2006-07-09 13:37:15 · 13 answers · asked by mhiaa 7

all i want to do is listen to music and prompts, says i have no driver does sbc have a download? I m rookie, have new speakersthanks for any help!!!!

2006-07-09 13:11:55 · 3 answers · asked by brenie 1

I have two ide hard drives, and there are four sata plugs on the motherboard can i have 6 hard drives? or does it not work like that.

2006-07-09 12:48:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 12:25:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm changing from my iMac G5 to a new apple iMac that runs on an intel processor. I have taken ram out of my old iMac G5 and plan on using it in my intel iMac. I'm just wondering if this will work?

2006-07-09 11:00:37 · 3 answers · asked by mark r 1

2006-07-09 10:56:43 · 4 answers · asked by gary g 1

When peripheral does not respond or work...keyboard, mouse etc.

been told- "unplug USB connection, count to 10 and replug".
That works!

It has been occuring more than ever.

What can I do to stop this and make parts work togther in USB always. Annoying.
What is actually happening?

Thanks for your help.

2006-07-09 09:11:08 · 3 answers · asked by clandy 1

I'm looking for the best place to buy a desktop with a dual core processor (preferably AMD), a nice graphics card for games, and that has accessible pricing.

2006-07-09 08:47:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

when you built your first gaming computer, what was the biggest regret you made that you wish could go back to and change and why? (i am looking to build my first soon, want as few regrets as possible)

2006-07-09 08:44:05 · 3 answers · asked by sarajevo jerusalem 1

I just built my pc and it was working fine for a month or so then it started to heat up when ever I ran video games then a week later the the monitor wouldnt read signal I replaced video card and switched pcie slot and replaced monitor it runs under safe mode but still does not read normally What did i do wrong

2006-07-09 06:37:10 · 8 answers · asked by justin v 1

2006-07-09 06:08:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need help, my computer's air vent makes really loud noises sometimes, and i can hear it when i'm out the door. i don't know why it is happening, can anyone tell me how i can stop it from making such loud noises??

2006-07-09 04:34:12 · 6 answers · asked by abandoned princess 2

I have an old iMac (from the late nineties/early 00's), and I've recently thought about getting it up and running again. It's in pretty decent shape, but missing a it''s mouse and keyboard (lost in one of my moves). Basically, I'm asking if it's worth it to get it going again. Do you think it is?

2006-07-09 04:31:58 · 5 answers · asked by Kyle 3

2006-07-09 04:30:15 · 14 answers · asked by elidalady 1

Not gaming or doing any graphic work, just want a fast reliable home computer to store things on, enjoy the occassional downloaded film / music on and to store personal photos / music etc. must be fast.

2006-07-09 02:27:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 00:23:15 · 5 answers · asked by loanranger369 1

hello pepole, i wana tell you my PC's Spec and i want you to tell me if there is something wrong cuz the game GTA-san andreas, is verry slow,

processor is Intel Genuine 2.4 GHZ
Ram 1024MB DDR
VGA nVdia GeForce FX 256MB
Sound Card Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1 SE
hard drive speed is 7200RPM
motherboard is Genuine intel PERL Series
and i am using Windows XP® SP2

Thanx in advance

2006-07-08 22:57:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best OS, or fastest computer in your opinion, Mac or Windows Based PC.
Please tell me details about both....
Thanx

2006-07-08 22:28:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous