Desktops - November 2006

Right now the average off the shelf PC currently uses about 2GB of ram. 90% of people buying a PC now a days are looking for 1-2GB more to the 2GB range. Have they started to produce any 4GB off the shelf PCs yet or put any presure on 4GB yet? We all know it will happen within the next 2 years for sure. My dad is saveing for a PC and wants to know what to aim for? Should he grab a 2GB and upgrade later , Grab a 4GB now? Or wait 3 months to 2 years and grab a PC then?

He does not want to make a mistake and waste money. He is trying to wait for vista already. I use a 4GB PC now but its overkill for me right now and I am a gamer. Does anybody have any info on when PCs will start to be more 4GB rather then the current 2GB now?

2006-11-23 17:31:34 · 10 answers · asked by SummerRain Girl 6

Im have an older Gateway computer its got 18GB of hard drive and only like 338 MB of RAM, im gettin into games that take alot of space and take alot ot run (world of warcraft) it runs not but very slow i was just wondering do you think it would be worth it to get any exteral hard drive and a RAM upgrade or just go with a whole new tower? i really dont have 600-800$ for a tower but is it a waste to spend 200-300$ on upgrades or in the long run just better to get a new tower?

2006-11-23 17:08:40 · 5 answers · asked by empire_942 2

I've always heard AGP is better, but alot of new motherboards no longer have the AGP slot just the PCI, so Im a little confused. Please help me!!!!!!

2006-11-23 16:36:25 · 5 answers · asked by gruntlicker 3

My speakers have recently started "cracking and popping". But only when I play Yuri's Revenge. I've tried turning down my bass, slowing my hardware acceleration to standard, turning my soundcard volume down, turning down the volumes in game... 5.1 surround sound Logitech THX speakers. SB Audigy soundcard. Any ideas?

2006-11-23 16:33:34 · 2 answers · asked by dntshootme 2

2006-11-23 16:04:28 · 14 answers · asked by geek 1

I have a emachines computer with a 466 mhz Intel Celeron processor and 128 MB of RAM. It currently has Windows 98 and I want to upgrade it to Windows XP. Is this possible for my computer?

2006-11-23 14:19:54 · 11 answers · asked by mcmatrix12000 3

2006-11-23 13:48:09 · 9 answers · asked by BIGFOOT 1

2006-11-23 13:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by Stealthryche 1

while switch on the computer, POST program will take place during that time if any hardware problem would find by the beef sound. so give some idea about that what sound indicates the which hardware problem.
ex. long beef sound indicates RAM problem.

2006-11-23 13:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i tried delete everything on ny computer and then make a new windows installation so when i check my LOCAL C: still having files and softwares;someone help me how to erase all my existing files on my computer and what im doing wrong? plis help me

2006-11-23 13:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by codeveronicaivan 1

hey!
i need the audio driver for a hp Pavilion 743 series desktop computer.
i lost mine and now my sound is screwed up.
can u reach me if u have your original cd with u?
hp doesnt have this drivers on its site

2006-11-23 12:38:07 · 4 answers · asked by D *)sukky 3

2006-11-23 12:35:43 · 5 answers · asked by gtoracing81 1

on or off the internet,it starts

2006-11-23 11:34:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old Compaq Presario desktop pc that has a small hard drive of only 9GB...(it's sad, really). I just came across an old spare hard drive that holds an additional 6GB.
Is there any way I can install this extra HD on to my Presario that I'm currently using to gain more storage capacity???
If so, how??? Your help is appreciated.

2006-11-23 11:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by cool note 1

When I click the file and tell it to delete, I get a popup saying it can't because it is open elsewhere, when it is doing no such thing.

2006-11-23 10:49:19 · 6 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

2006-11-23 10:47:34 · 7 answers · asked by Jerry H 1

is it possible to completely wipe that harddrive, I was told that just formatting won't help ! any other ways

I would be greatful for some help

2006-11-23 10:23:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

How does my computer clock / calender stay working when I unplug it to go on holiday, does the C.P.U. have a rechargable battery, or what.

2006-11-23 08:16:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i put in my windows setup disk , but says cannot boot from cd..i know the cd works...what other kind of boot is there and how do i get it...also when trying to boot says drivers are missing and to use the setup disc to repair, but it wont or cannot run the disk

2006-11-23 07:08:51 · 8 answers · asked by genalolabridgida 3

I want to use my cd rom as a cd player in my car. how can I do the required modification. what will be the power supply diagram and components.

2006-11-23 04:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by eepee 1

my.spacebar.is.stuck.also.i.have.a.Compaq.6019wm.the.fans.start.to.spin.but.then.it.stops.and.the.light.turns.red.and.it.won't.power.up

2006-11-23 04:23:02 · 4 answers · asked by COTK69 2

if i use my computer for 6 hours straight will it damage it? im not listening to music on it .
will it? doesnt the drive cool off or something?

2006-11-23 04:09:08 · 14 answers · asked by ¤AFTERN00N L0VAH¤ 2

2006-11-23 03:07:52 · 7 answers · asked by offie 2

My PC no longer boots up. When I turn it on, it makes a clicking noise and just says the hard drive has failed.

Is there anyway I can recover this or do I need a new hard drive. I don't want to lose all my data..

2006-11-23 01:52:47 · 10 answers · asked by Turbo124 1

My Components
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 2DIMMs
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW
17 inch E177FP Analog Flat Panel
256MB NVIDIA Geforce 7300LE TurboCache
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio

2006-11-23 01:42:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-23 01:37:48 · 1 answers · asked by dixon022000 1

2006-11-23 01:21:43 · 7 answers · asked by Avnish Your Helper 1

I turned on my newer Dell Windows XP computer and it doesn't even come up to the log in screen... its just a blank screen with a cursor? What do I do?

2006-11-23 01:08:20 · 7 answers · asked by Andrew 2

My computer as stopped working, smell coming from power supply, have replaced power supply but absolutly dead. on inspection of main board there is a little green light that illuminates when computer is switched on. but no action from computer. Would this indicate that the main board is up the swanny, or is there a magic little switch or fuse somewhere on the main board, that is hiding itself.. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.Dave Thanks.

2006-11-23 01:07:46 · 7 answers · asked by cheltenham10.tripod.com 1

My PC no longer boots up. When I turn it on, it makes a clicking noise and just says the hard drive has failed.

Is there anyway I can recover this or do I need a new hard drive. I don't want to lose all my data..

2006-11-23 00:52:16 · 11 answers · asked by Turbo124 1