Desktops - January 2007

I've looked around at different websites, but I am unsure what type of videocard/setup would be good for playing games, streaming videos, etc. Please help!

2007-01-04 07:53:28 · 5 answers · asked by Haddy 2

New-ish HP desktop. Neither the DVD-ROM, nor the HP CD WRITER will open. There is NO CD or DVD inside. I have tried the pinhole method, and it has the same result: light comes on, attempt to open, even slight movement. Still won't open... Any ideas?

2007-01-04 07:51:03 · 4 answers · asked by littlepurpledragon77 2

I need a new motherboard for my computer! The problem is, how do I know which is the correct one? What do I have to look for? Please Help!!!

2007-01-04 06:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

FEATURES FOR NUMBER 1


Intel Pentium 4 531 Processor Type
3.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB Cache
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
512MB DDR RAM
120GB Hard Disk Drive
Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD RW Drive
64MB Onboard via P4M800 Graphics
8-In-1 Media Card Reader
Vista Basic Upgrade Available
17" TFT Monitor

FEATURES FOR NUMBER 2


PC base unit
17" TFT monitor
Lexmark Colour Printer
Keyboard and mouse
Features
Intel Celeron D Processor 360
Processor speed: 3.46 GHz
Dual-layer DVD re-writer
160GB hard disk
512MB DDR2 RAM
Printer speed: up to 9 colour pages/min, up to 17 mono pages/min
2 built-in speakers
Windows XP Home Edition
Nero CD Burning
Bullguard internet security
PowerDVD 6

2007-01-04 05:46:53 · 15 answers · asked by cazzam2003 1

I'm having some trouble with my windows XP taskbar...?
i'm running a Windows XP Pro (SP2) computer, and this morning, my mom was on it and she made somehow the min, max and close icons up top of webpages really small I fixed that but now my start menu icons (after you click programs) are bigger then they were and same with my task bar icons. You can see the pixels of the task bar icons. What do I do to fix this?

2007-01-04 05:33:21 · 5 answers · asked by colbyscott23 2

It is better to store under my Documents in various files?

2007-01-04 05:30:55 · 13 answers · asked by gotchabetcha 1

2007-01-04 05:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by steven m 1

Pick atleast one and compare them to a computer, e.g,"360 uses ATI....card which is like the ATI ....card used in computers."

So what would they be like if they were a computer......

2007-01-04 05:22:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an hp pavillion 751N and the hard drive died. I removed it and want to buy another one. Can anyone recommend a decent one at a reasonable cost? It's going to be used by my kids for kid games and light internet use. I called HP and of course they want me to purchase one from them.
Thanks!

2007-01-04 05:09:03 · 9 answers · asked by Lauri R 2

I am building my own comuter. I used my computer mainly for running photoshop sometimes flash. sometimes I Like to multitask, so I need a processor that wont freeze up when I am using aim, opera, winamp, and photoshop at the same time.

I am also looking for something that is not extremely over the top/expensive

What ghz processor do I need?

2007-01-04 04:45:18 · 8 answers · asked by Apples and Mapples 2

I would like to know more about this... the differences between the both?!

2007-01-04 04:35:12 · 1 answers · asked by bannierocks 2

I have a Compaq with Windows 98 and it takes forever to bring up pictures I have taken with my digital camera. I am trying to run Adobe 6.0 on it as well to edit them (which lags often). I have 184MB RAM with a AMD-K6 3D processor. Is it time to retire this one and get a new computer or would I be able to upgrade it far enough (and cheap enough) to warrant the effort? Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks!

2007-01-04 03:43:35 · 9 answers · asked by Little Ms Sunshine 2

I have several older model computers (but not all of the parts are with them) that I'd like to try to use the parts from one to get at least one or two up and running.

But the one thing that confuses me is those little wires (most are twisted as a group) that are attached to the case but connect to the mobo. One is the power button, one is the speaker, one is the HDD LED, one is the Keylock (whatever that is)?? and and the others are I don't know?

How does one determine the polarity of these wires if they're not marked on the wire or the mobo....especially the power button? What about polarity for the HDD LED?

This is confusing and prevents me from making a move to build a computer from parts basically......I need to know what goes.

The computers are too old to find anything on the web about the mobo's so I'm out of luck there.

What do I have to be concerned about as I try to understand what wire goes to what mobo connection?

2007-01-04 03:06:13 · 5 answers · asked by Im2hard2please 2

There is also a note appearing about a runtime error and finally the machine will not close down normally.Any thoughts please?

2007-01-04 02:29:53 · 5 answers · asked by bitternloco 1

im using the heatsink/fan that came with the cpu and it hasnt been over clocked at all. i want to know the temperature it is when in the bios.

2007-01-04 01:36:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have not downloaded any new software. I had the same problem 6 months ago and i got my mother board changed. recently, the same problem has reoccured. it doesnt shut off immediately but after using the pc for sometime.

2007-01-04 01:34:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for a reasonably good pc with 2gb ram, 160gb hard drive and pentium d-core processor (or nearest). Where's the best place to go for the cheapest prices??

2007-01-04 01:26:42 · 13 answers · asked by Kevin D 1

once...I downloaded a song form internet...it showed that....da song wud be saved in temporary files.....butttt i still dont know...where it existss.....ssoo plz do help me..0utt....!!!..

2007-01-04 01:23:52 · 5 answers · asked by student of honorZ 2

2007-01-04 01:02:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's fairly new and happens everytime I reinstall windows xp. I send it for repair but they test it and tell me they can't find a problem. Any ideas what it could be so I can tell the technicians.

2007-01-04 00:30:58 · 8 answers · asked by helloha06 1

I want my computer to appear like the ones in the "24" movie by Jack Bauer. So I am thinking if there's ever a way to PUT SOUND when a new window is open.

Like for example, when I am searching for something and a WINDOW opens, I want it to have a SOUND. :)

Do you know what to do?

Thank you :)

2007-01-03 21:07:35 · 2 answers · asked by Mr.HumanCurious 1

2007-01-03 20:56:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer is a Windows XP Home Edition based Sony Vaio. It did not come with a System Restore Disk, so I was told by a tech that I should create one in case my system crashes. How do I make a system restore disk?

2007-01-03 20:00:02 · 2 answers · asked by Alex 3

2007-01-03 17:40:06 · 6 answers · asked by siddhesh m 1

Is there any PC games right now that need to have minimum 4GB of RAM, Intel core 2 duo 6800 or AMD FX-62, 750GB Hard drive, and a video card w/ 1GB DDR2 ram?

When will a company make such game?

2007-01-03 17:00:02 · 8 answers · asked by bambam bigalo 1

Got a computer built for me in Vancouver, late Sept. 05, all new parts. It gave out late October of 06. Any idea on warranty for the hard drive? Because my system itself only had a 1 yr warranty; I was hoping the drive might have a longer one if I go through Samsung??

2007-01-03 16:40:56 · 5 answers · asked by eternitys_hour 2

I'll be upgrading my PC and I've been considering what to do with my old CPU casing since I'll be replacing everything inside it. My old motherboard was an Asus ATX board, but I'll be using a microATX-size board once I upgrade. From what I've been told, the new processor I'm planning to mount will require a 500W PSU. Can I still reuse my casing if I just change the PSU?

2007-01-03 16:40:37 · 4 answers · asked by Royal66 1

2007-01-03 16:19:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i on my computer, its not loading, its loading default bios settings, so everytime i have to set the time and all the settings. whts the problem here? motherboard bettary weak or any other problem??? please tell me.....

2007-01-03 16:09:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 14:48:02 · 6 answers · asked by loveChrist 6