Desktops - August 2006

my computer will not boot up I tried several ideas from a previous question use F8 well I did now the best I can get is something that looks like a piece of patchwork material???? Is this an indication that my graphics card is the problem.I think maybe when I get up & running again I will dispose of google earth.

2006-08-14 20:35:59 · 5 answers · asked by wizard 2

my computer will not boot up I tried several ideas from a previous question use F8 well I did now the best I can get is something that looks like a piece of patchwork material???? Is this an indication that my graphics card is the problem.I think maybe when I get up & running again I will dispose of google earth.

2006-08-14 20:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by wizard 2

I was showing a friend google earth, the earth was spinning around as it does in the begginning & then stopped as did my mouse my first reaction was to replace the batteries in the mouse but this did not help I sent microsoft error reports I rebooted my computer & off we went again but it all froze in google earth again I sent an error report. The reports kept referring to drivers that I could upgrade my drvers using the internet by doing as was suggested to me in my attemts to follow the help my computer went off & came back on when following the on screen advice my key board up & down toggles just will not work I can't remember the whole page but options were to restore previous settings or start windows normally it counts down I cannot move any settings the computer tries to reboot but after the windows logo & scanning back it goes to a non functional black screen. I have windows XP if that helps. I have no problem with my keyboard if I go to set up I can move around using my keys

2006-08-14 19:18:17 · 12 answers · asked by wizard 2

I current have a Dell, P4, 2.8ghz, with 768MB of RAM. Thinking about adding an additional 256 to give me a smotth 1GB. Will adding this make any difference, or is it just a waste of money? I will do it if I will see a difference, but I don't want to add it just for the sake of doing so. Don't play many games...actuall the only one I please is Half-Life Team Fortress Classic. (Currently my system is running fine...just thinking about adding more).

2006-08-14 18:41:14 · 21 answers · asked by SuperChargedGTP 2

2006-08-14 18:02:52 · 11 answers · asked by Love 1

The motherboard specs of my pc says 1 x 4X in its AGP expansion slot. Unfortunately, only 64MB AGP 4x is available in the market and I want a bigger size AGP 4x say, 128MB. They say the market today for AGP cards only comes with 8X. Can I use an 8x AGP card to my mb with 4X AGP slot (I haven't tried that one yet) ?

2006-08-14 17:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by arcus 1

I'm having trouble with my CD and DVD drives. I have their jumpers set to "Cable Select." The power supply plugs have labels like P4 and P5. Does it matter which plug goes with which drive?

Suppose I switch the jumpers to Master-Slave, would it matter then?

Thanks.

2006-08-14 17:27:37 · 5 answers · asked by berry_chuckle 1

I've a compaq S6010V n i think it has an ATA harddrive since its from 2003 but i'm not sure.. now i'm buyin a new motherboard n cpu n etc etc including case n then i'm attaching the old harddrive to the new stuff to still be able to access the stuff on it. the problem is the new motherboard is a SATA and i'm not sure if it works but i heard from someone that compaq S6010V supports both.. could anyone help me out??

2006-08-14 15:04:03 · 3 answers · asked by sesh48 3

2006-08-14 13:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by elmocrc9 2

I want to build a budget computer under $300 (without monitor). My only requirements are that it should have a DVD burner and be able to play DVDs and DivX movies with ease.

I have built a few computers before, so feel free to hit me with the technical jargon.

2006-08-14 13:01:44 · 6 answers · asked by ic1212 2

okay so i suppose when it comes to the new motherboards (PCiE) im a bit of a noob.

PCI Express is the new AGP. i accept that. ive seen PCI-E X1, X2 and X16

i know the X16 is the video card slot but what about the other two? what are they used for?

2006-08-14 12:35:34 · 3 answers · asked by johnny_zondo 6

I have a Dimension 4600 and the fan is very noisy. I'm running a P4 3.06 Ghz. I know I need a fan (the processor was built for speed and HEAT!), but I'm trying to get a more silent one. Any ideas?

2006-08-14 11:39:34 · 7 answers · asked by Pattay 1

Why is there unallocated space?
Is it ok to not have any unallocated?

2006-08-14 10:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by stepanstas 2

2006-08-14 10:46:53 · 8 answers · asked by Gray 3

Have verizon dsl, When first connected everything was fine. After about 2 hrs. it stopped working. I called tech. he said to change to usb cable. When I did I everything worked. He told me I would have to have new drivers installed? I dont know what he is talking about. Before I take it to a shop I want to know if I can do it myself.

2006-08-14 10:09:43 · 3 answers · asked by HENRY B 1

I'm pretty sure the power supply went out and ruined my motherboard, i want it to boot like normal so i can get to all my files and stuff without alot of trouble. I have an emachines C1641. If i put a new motherboard in it will it work just like it did? Please Help

2006-08-14 09:29:20 · 7 answers · asked by swingaway1021 2

the old cpu was a intel celeron d with 2.50 GHZ the new one's gonna be an AMD athlon with 2.00 ghz 3200+.. can i connect the new motherboard and the new processor to the old harddrive and still expect it to work fine as the primary drive and be able to access all the files in the harddrive?? i'm also using a new power supply thats a 24 pin compared to the old motherboard which used a 20 pin. furthermore my harddrive uses a windows XP and its from a 2003 compaq S6010V and i don't have the cd i originally used to install the windows XP.. now that u know the situation any answers and suggestions??

2006-08-14 09:15:08 · 5 answers · asked by sesh48 3

The computer is so old that I can't find a compatible power supply in any store or online and I really need the CD that is stuck in it.

Thanks

2006-08-14 08:55:30 · 15 answers · asked by BarkS 1

how can i hook up 2 computers different models.. to be able to use them both on just one desktop

2006-08-14 07:34:06 · 4 answers · asked by darkling1k 3

Looking at the demand for replacement of main boards in computer, a econimically developing state requires better facilities for repair as a cheaper substitute. Please give your opinions. Opinions from experienced people also solicited

2006-08-14 07:26:30 · 4 answers · asked by khopdi 1

It's a Dell running Windows XP

2006-08-14 06:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by David P 1

Would a (512) memory card fix the problem, or does he need to but a new computer with the latest windows version?

2006-08-14 06:38:49 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-08-14 05:34:45 · 2 answers · asked by chaoz 1

I just recently finished building my newest computer, and it wasn't till i was downloading the drivers that I realized that my optical drive (dvddl, lightscribe, all that good stuff) can run on either IDE or SATA.... I installed it using the IDE, but it's not too much trouble to switch it to SATA. My question is, how big of a difference will it make on an optical drive by switching. The drive is fast enough, and will rip a 192kbps wmapro in ~10seconds, so it's not like it's crawling, but would there me any advantage? (I'd prefer not to switch, to avoid having a CMOS nightmare)

2006-08-14 05:26:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 05:07:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Two days ago my sister called to let me know the dell computer I had given them is not working. My niece was alone with them computer for a few minutes and now when it is powered on the monitor stays blank(though it is getting power) and the tower makes a clicking noise. The tower is getting power because the power light is on but it blinks, the computer is a desktop and about 3 years old. It uses windows 98. We have already checked the cords to make sure they are all plugged in correctly and can not figure out what is wrong with it cause the only thing my niece can reach on the computer is the keyboard. Does anyone know why it is doing this? I'd like to see if it's something we can fix ourselves before we bring it to a repair shop.

2006-08-14 04:07:23 · 9 answers · asked by Crystal L 3

2006-08-14 02:40:41 · 4 answers · asked by Suzanna F 1

2006-08-14 02:14:39 · 15 answers · asked by HeLLoThEre 2

Now large companies like dell will send parts and let you replace them without voiding the warranty. I want to know the first computer that hardware replacement, (Hard drives,Video cards, Processors, etc.) ,were an easy and even recommended task for the average consumer.

2006-08-14 02:00:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 01:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous