Desktops - September 2006

Alright here we go:
I just replaced the motherbard and ram and processor on my HP comp, but i kept the same harddrive.. At this point I know I can't get all my files back.. matter of fact i can't get any back but the thing is I just bought a new XP cd for it.. So I wanna install it.. I haven't tried it yet but the problem is the comp just keeps restarting over and over so if I do insert the windows xp cd will it recognize the cd r what should i do?? any answers will help.. thanx.. no stupid answers will get 10 points.. but its always good to have a laugh so stupid answers are appreciated too.. serious ones r better yet..

2006-09-30 10:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by sesh48 3

(redo of previos question. meant to say desktop.) i need a desktop that is powerful in every aspect. (hardware, software, specs, look, speed, etc., etc.)

2006-09-30 09:18:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 09:14:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

it goes into sleep mode, screen is blank but even in the am after not being used for 10 or so hours, it sounds like stuff is happening. e.g. like a churning noise. is this bad, and if so, what do I do to stop it; or should I shut down at night?

2006-09-30 08:53:42 · 10 answers · asked by bayfourshack 2

2006-09-30 07:24:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been having system stability problems and at this point the only things I haven't changed out are the motherboard and processor. I'm suspecting the motherboard and am planning on replacing it. Currently I have an ECS KN1 LSI Lite and I am thinking of replacing it with an ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe. I've heard that such a radical change in hardware will require at least a re-activation of WIndows XP Pro and at most a complete re-install. What have been your experiences with this?

2006-09-30 07:21:01 · 6 answers · asked by Jay 3

2006-09-30 07:17:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 06:29:24 · 4 answers · asked by jc 1

Also I've checked my volume control and its fine and also the cords on the back of my tower is fine too, but why is it not working? There is absolutley no sound at all...hmmm.

2006-09-30 06:27:32 · 4 answers · asked by flipsican_73 1

Also I've checked my volume control and its fine and also the cords on the back of my tower is fine too, but why is it not working?

2006-09-30 06:26:40 · 4 answers · asked by flipsican_73 1

i have an old packard bell pc, p3 800mhz on a MSI ms-6309 motherboard, the clockspeed locked in bios, anyone know how to unlockit or any programs that work with this board?

2006-09-30 06:00:18 · 2 answers · asked by maddogboy 1

I bought a computer from a guy that refurbishes them. It came with windows 2000 installed BUT it did not include driver. I thought I could just do a system restore like with my pc that runs XP but I discovered 2000 does not HAVE a system restore option. I have nothing important on it and it would be just fine to format the whole thing. And after formatting can I use my installation driver from my 'other' pc that has the XP version on the newly formatted pc?

2006-09-30 05:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by Mom of 7 gramma of 3 3

2006-09-30 04:56:53 · 7 answers · asked by a 5

2006-09-30 04:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by heather s 1

friend bought new computer and gave me this one,won't
turn on, think its the power supply,could it be a bad fuse?do they even have fuse,didn't c one inside,what should I do?

2006-09-30 04:54:34 · 2 answers · asked by swinson_jim 2

from a gamer,s opinion, what is a excellent graphics card!,
preferably radeon, i have the x600 pro!

2006-09-30 03:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by d3vilservent 1

also, how can i tell how big of a hard drive can be installed. my computer came with 512 mb memory and 80 gb hard drive and i want to double both. if i have a second hard drive bay, i only need to buy another 80 gb, right?

2006-09-30 03:37:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Magnifying an image usually leads to a restart of the computer..... what culd be the problem????

2006-09-30 02:56:23 · 5 answers · asked by wanna know evrything 1

Of course I can plug in two mouse but what about the additional cursor? is it possible?

2006-09-30 02:07:47 · 2 answers · asked by EARTH 3

How can I setup a computer to display on dual monitors? I am not talking about cloning, I mean to be able to move the mouse from one screen to the other. Be able to click in one, and the application launching in the second screen. Can you explain how it's done, or point me to a URL where it shows how to do it. I have Windows XP. Thanks

2006-09-30 02:03:39 · 1 answers · asked by techzone12 2

2006-09-30 02:03:15 · 9 answers · asked by heather s 1

It makes me waste a lot of time.

2006-09-29 23:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by Hernando Martinez 1

I'm looking to buy one and I'm not sure if it's worth the money. Can they run at the same time?

2006-09-29 22:08:39 · 5 answers · asked by Mike, Kate, Piper and Porter :) 3

Looking to buy a desktop for home entertainment. Looking for suggestions on building/buying such a computer system.

2006-09-29 21:37:26 · 7 answers · asked by spankster 1

If it was, what was that little foray into manufacturing all about?

2006-09-29 19:52:08 · 5 answers · asked by PinkPoss 2

i mainly want to use my sys for gamin and 3d related stuffs .. so which processor could be ideal for me..?

amd athlon 64 3200+
amd athlon 64 3500+
p4 3.0 ghz.. 800mhz fsb

2006-09-29 17:22:13 · 10 answers · asked by navin 1

Hello. I am working on building a computer and I am having issues on the power supply.

I have a ati radeon x1900 XTX and it says it requires a 500 watt power supply.
I also have intel 2 duo core e6400 and 2 gb of ram.

Heres the question. My case is 500 watt but I didn't buy a seperate power supply. Since the requirement is 500 watts, and i have alot of fancy sheet along with the video card, should I buy another power supply seperately? And if I were to buy another power supply would it replace the power supply in the case?

My guess is I should buy a 750 watt power supply seperately and that it would replace the case power supply, but please tell me if i'm wrong.

Thanks :D

2006-09-29 16:33:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer can be configured with either:

2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 2 DIMMs
or
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 2 DIMMs

The price difference is US$150. Is the 667MHz worth it?

Thanks

2006-09-29 14:37:01 · 6 answers · asked by mario 2

I just finished building a new gaming computer.

A8N-E Asus Motherboard
Biostar Egate GeForce 6600GT PCI-E video card
AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 939
Linksys wireless-G PCI adapter with speedbooster network card
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Seagate 320G SATA hard drive
52x CD SATA driver
Antec Neo HE 500w power suply

I have installed all up-to-date drivers. The only driver in question is the network card. I could only find one that would work. I start playing any online game though and it plays great for about 5-10 min. then computer just shuts down in the middle of the game. Sometimes it turns back on by itself after a few seconds. Other times I have to turn it back on myself. Never got any error message or anything after turning it back on though. One time even punched desk after about 5 minutes of it shutting off on me and it just turned back on itself. Check power connections in and out of computer can not find any bad.

Can anyone help me?

2006-09-29 13:59:28 · 10 answers · asked by Zachariah M 1

my computer does not start up at all.when the power is pressed i only get a light on the front of my computer, but nothing else works.all i can tell is the fan on the power supply is working, nothing else. its a e-machine desk top and only two years old.

2006-09-29 13:54:58 · 6 answers · asked by gcmike42 1