Desktops - January 2007

2007-01-17 08:44:10 · 4 answers · asked by blueridgedr97 1

2007-01-17 08:09:55 · 4 answers · asked by Nick H 1

An HP Pavillion 500 (3 years old ? neighbor's machine - I'm asked to be the expert). While the monitor works enough to complain that it isn't getting input, the computer doesn't light up or do anything. Broken switch ?
I vaguely recalled that the computer battery has to be good. So I pulled it and told them to get it tested. Is there any truth to the idea that the battery can stop the rest of the computer from working ?
If not, then is there a simple step by step for me to try to isolate. I'm guessing that the power supply is fried. And I suppose the next step would be to check Craigslist to see if there's another HP Pavillion 500 for sale for $10 so that I could try to borrow its power
supply, but I don't know if all the connectors are easy to work with.
Still, if they are, then swapping in a power supply would be the next step, right ? And then, other people have mentioned that after that they find something is fried anyway. But that's luck right ?

thanks
Charlie

2007-01-17 07:22:32 · 8 answers · asked by charlie k 1

2007-01-17 06:56:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am planning on purchasing a computer for my grandma who wants a computer. I am thinking about a Mac because the mouse only has one button, which I think would be less confusing for her. However, which interface would be better and easier for her? Explain.

2007-01-17 06:54:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My old computer decided to freak out and break down. Now it only starts in safe mode and when I run all the diagnostic programs and restart it my monitor is blank. I can hear it start up again and everything is fine but it just won't show on my monitor. And yes, I have tried using a different monitor (I have two PC's). So I have broken down and purchased a new PC to replace my old faithfull. But how can I get my all my information/data onto my new PC? Should I just take it to a shop?

2007-01-17 06:46:59 · 8 answers · asked by skagrrl78357 2

My mom's planning to buy a desktop for us. She left the task of choosing the best high-end desktop to me. However, I'm still concern about the price and I don't want her ending up shocked about it.

Well, to be more specific...Which do you think is better here?

A. Gateway GM5266E Minitower
Intel Viiv Technology, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400, 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, 16X DVD+/-RW Drive, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

or

B. HP Pavilion m7640n TV Minitower
AMD LIVE Technology, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6GHz Processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, 16X DVD+/-RW Drive, Windows XP Media Center 2005


If you could give the good and the bad of an HP and Gateway and the AMD and the Intel, it would really help.

Thank you so much.

2007-01-17 06:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by ishmo0ogle 1

To protect yourself from information that be on there like porn or other unwanted info.

2007-01-17 05:16:49 · 10 answers · asked by newheartin03 4

I have a Fujitsu Scaleo P PC - running Windows XP - excellent up until now! Strange things happening - last few weeks when I switch on, getting an 'audio wizard' message telling me something needs fixed! Have looked and checked all connections! Able to cancel it tho and carry on working. Then today, I wanted to back up onto CD and my DVD RW drive wont open - no light etc - not sure where to go from here! Can anyone give me some advice! Thanks!

2007-01-17 05:13:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

tell me 'cause i'm looking 4 1 4 a class project

2007-01-17 03:55:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to connect two internal dvd players for my computer via a y cable (connect the cable to one, then connect it to the other) yet when I try to turn my computer on, all I get is a blank screen. what am I doing wrong? should I get a different cable?

2007-01-17 03:36:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 02:23:04 · 4 answers · asked by Matt 1

2007-01-17 02:17:34 · 4 answers · asked by ALLENSPURS 1

2007-01-17 02:05:01 · 10 answers · asked by ALLENSPURS 1

When I close down Windows, I usually put it on "Standby", but before i do, a meesage comes on that says I can put it in "hybernation" if I hold down the shift key. I haven't done that because I don't know what hybernation does, or more importantly how to stop it if I were to start it.
Does anyone use this feature? If so, what is it and how to restart my computer once I want to use it again?

2007-01-17 00:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by profile image 5

I have a Logitech Z560 THX Certified 4.1 Speaker System for my pc. The speckers sound fine until I touch the controls... then I get loud static, which comes and goes. Is this in my control ? Is there a way to fix this? If it was the speakers wouldn't it have static all the time

2007-01-16 22:51:34 · 5 answers · asked by asweet_thyme 1

AMD or INTEL

2007-01-16 22:38:54 · 5 answers · asked by TuRbOmAcH 1

My PC config:
- Intel pentium D processor 2.8 GHZ ( 800 MHZ )
- 512 MB RAM
- Asrock 775i945GZ mother board
- 80 GB SATA SEAGATE Hard Disk
- LG 18x super multi DVD RW
Is my pc is suitable for Vista Ultimate edition? If not, kindly let me know the changes.

2007-01-16 21:50:52 · 5 answers · asked by Henry R 1

motherboard: MSI K9N Diamond
processor: Athlon 64X2 (dual core) 3.8
VGA card: ATI X1650 pro 256 MB
1 GB of RAM DDR2

2007-01-16 19:47:03 · 2 answers · asked by mutaz s 1

2007-01-16 18:46:38 · 14 answers · asked by Pablo 1

example we have drive C:, D:, for removebable disk drive E:, F:. if i want to change E: to G: is it possible? and how?

2007-01-16 18:04:18 · 1 answers · asked by honeyruth900 1

Case:
RAIDMAX Sagitta ATX- Black/Silver SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case w/ clear display sidepanel and Blue LED glamour lights

Power Supply Unit:
RAIDMAX RX-630A ATX12V / EPS12V 630W w/Blue LED

Software:
Windows XP Home Edition with Vista upgrade
Updated Drivers

Core Components:
DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD MoBo
AMD 64x2 Dual Core 4600+@2.4ghz
2 Gigs(2x1gb) Corsair XMS
Evga GeForce 7950GT Superclocked VGA
Western Digital Caviar 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Sound:
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 7.1 Soundcard
Creative Inspire P7800 90 Watts 7.1 Speaker

ViewSonic 17" LCD monitor
SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM
Dynex Wireless Laser Gaming Mouse and Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard

Aftermarket Cooling:
ZALMAN Blue LED 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan with Heatsink set with Silver Artic 5
ZALMAN VF900 – CU 2 Ball VGA Cooler mounted on GFX card
APEVIA 120mm Blue LED Front Mounted Case Fan

2007-01-16 18:00:02 · 3 answers · asked by truth&love 2

the latest motherboard made

2007-01-16 17:24:37 · 3 answers · asked by alex 1

2007-01-16 17:24:34 · 4 answers · asked by Jami 1

Hello, i am putting a pc togeather, and i got all my parts hooked up. Then when i went to start the PC my power lights/fans come on and i heard my hard drive come on with my CD ROM working. Then like after 30 seconds of the computer being on it would totally loose power and go off. It is set on 115v. Then i tryed setting it on 230v, and the computer would stay on then but my hard drive wouldn't work with 230v, and the power light would just blink. Then i got to reading and seen 115V is what i need it on for united states. so i was just wondering if it sounds like my power supply is bad? It is a 450 XION power supply new.

2007-01-16 17:18:14 · 4 answers · asked by newport9756 1

MY PC KEEPS FREEZING WHEN I PLAY CS, SOMETIMES AFTER 30MINS SOME TIMES EVERY 15 MINS. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO WITH THIS OR AM I BETTER OFF BUYING A NEW PC?


i have a generic computer with an intergrated video card "VIA/S3G KM400/KN400"
AMD ATHLON XP2600 1.91GHZ 480MB OF RAM

2007-01-16 17:16:51 · 5 answers · asked by Beeny 1

okay so i need someone who is experienced in computer hardware which processor would be better the 2.13 GHz Core2 Duo Desktop Processor E6400 or the 2.8 GHz Pentium® D Processor 820, which one is better not just better in speed but better overall

2007-01-16 16:58:57 · 4 answers · asked by dyablo61987 2

2007-01-16 16:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by Cari 2

it boots okey and then stops just before it terminates the booting process.i try to reinstal the os that is win 98 but in vain.what could be the problem

2007-01-16 16:40:56 · 5 answers · asked by zuze 1

Whats the difference between the: 2.2 GHz Athlon™ 64 X2 4200+ Dual-Core Processor - PIB, and the: 2.8 GHz Pentium® D Processor 820 - Boxed Package

2007-01-16 16:17:19 · 4 answers · asked by dyablo61987 2