Desktops - February 2007

I have an older computer that the power supply went bad on. I'm running an Athlon xp 2.2 gHz, w/ 768 ram, GeForce 5700 LE video card, 3 Western digital HDD's, 1 Sony DVD-RW, powering 2 external USB devices. I had an Atnec SP400 that only lasted me about a year. I am trying to hold off for as long as possible the building of a new computer. Any suggestions?

2007-02-26 08:12:01 · 9 answers · asked by Just Z 1

I replaced a hard drive in a pc due to the thing not working properly. I want to know if I can attach the old HD to the cable and download info from the old one to the new one.

2007-02-26 08:07:28 · 12 answers · asked by Eddie F 2

...can I upgrade it from Windows 98 to Windows XP or Vista? Its about 7 or 8 years old.

2007-02-26 08:03:26 · 5 answers · asked by lucky888☺ 4

2007-02-26 07:57:57 · 3 answers · asked by ChrisAnn M 1

i wanna use it for engineering and drawing works.

with 2 gb ram(667) and a 256MB nVidia Quadro FX3450 grafic card.

thanks.

2007-02-26 07:53:37 · 1 answers · asked by Mikael 4

When I go to load my computer, I can make it to the "Weclome Screen" but when I enter my password it lets me onto my desktop, but I cannot access anything, and my computer automatically logs me off. I am not able to get to my Registry Editor or anything. Anyone know what I can do to solve this problem?

Also, I do not have a Windows XP Reboot CD. I do however have the System Recovery CD's that came with my computer. I have a Sony VAIO.

I would like to solve this problem, without having to reinstall my harddrive. I believe it is possible from the research i've done online about this, but clarification is always a plus. Thanks alot.

2007-02-26 07:37:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer has been giving me a Voltage Failure warning on startup. I have a Dell Precision 650. Boss finally bought me an UPS and the LOW AC voltage warning clicks on and off bout every 5 seconds - even at low sensitivity. Would this low AC voltage have caused the voltage failure in my computer when I didn't have the UPS? The UPS is very annoying (clicking on and off on and off).

2007-02-26 05:59:14 · 8 answers · asked by Paul 2

2007-02-26 05:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by artistatheart 1

What do I need to get to upgrade a sixyear old Imac to run newer Apple operating system. Should I just buy a new computer?

2007-02-26 03:42:22 · 5 answers · asked by brian t 5

Can someone please give me their opinions on which is better and why thanks pro's and con's features of both pc and mac
thank you

2007-02-26 02:44:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I use Shareaza and have downloaded numerous files video, music etc. When I log on I can see those files but if I search for them using the windows search I cannot find them? Even if I look in hidden folders?

2007-02-26 02:44:17 · 2 answers · asked by modelearth2050 1

2007-02-26 02:29:20 · 7 answers · asked by ruel 1

i cant do anything because it has a password lock on it .... someone get me on the right track plz..

2007-02-26 01:25:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi let me start off by saying that I have been up for like 2 days straight trying to figure all of this stuff out. & the funny part is, it's not that big of a deal, I'm just more about the research, learning, the hunt, to get that last inch of juice outta something. Ok Ive waisted enough of your life on that. I am running a Gigabyte GA-K8VM800M motherboard with a amd 64 3000+, and if you haven't guessed by now this is an old value board, but still does a decent job considering the chipset its got in it. The weird thing is that I have used several different programs and sandra is reporting this mb as using the k8t800 pro chipset, which I know is obviously a mistake, since the HT is @800. Anyways this got me thinking about something though...This boards big brother the revision 1 model looks nearly identical in configuration/components/chipset, BUT comes with a couple nice voltage tweaks, that my bios doesn't have. (Yes I have been to hell and back and its confirmed its not something

2007-02-25 23:34:47 · 5 answers · asked by nirvana19791979 2

I doesnt open so i have to pry it open and then put a cd in and when i press the close button it closes but it just keeps making noisies like it no t in all the way

2007-02-25 23:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-25 22:12:35 · 4 answers · asked by abhi 1

2007-02-25 21:35:33 · 14 answers · asked by madhu 1

i like to write and want a cheap word processor second hand. where can i find one?

2007-02-25 21:25:18 · 6 answers · asked by blonderosey 3

Sometimes I leave my computer on overnight, honestly everynight for the past few months. Is this bad. To I risk damaging it in the long run? Please gimme some input on this, thanks.

2007-02-25 20:48:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

whenever i try to open a folder or the control panel my computer freezes, i can run programs and applications

2007-02-25 20:23:16 · 4 answers · asked by nathan c 1

2007-02-25 19:59:52 · 7 answers · asked by as 2

in terms of speed and high end graphics.which is better.............

2007-02-25 19:46:57 · 8 answers · asked by jim west 1

AMD X2 4000+ with 512mb ddr2 with geforce 7300gs 250gb SATA II
or
Intel Celeron D 3.3ghz 512mb ddr2 with ATI 1950xt 160gb SATA II
They are already made computers and i will upgrade the video card.Than Ram.The video card i will upgrade to is the one listed.Will have atleast 1GB of ram when get more money.
To answer this before i get asked i play games online and offline.I love to play TDR2000 and FEAR.

2007-02-25 19:15:45 · 2 answers · asked by U can't B like me 5

When I say "on" I mean NOT hibernation and NOT standy-by. Also, it's a Dell PC about 8 years old. That's the first part of my question. The second part is this: Would it draw more electricity to turn the computer on and off twice per day than to just leave it running? Thanks!

2007-02-25 18:37:10 · 5 answers · asked by jsjproject 1

I'm looking at a Dell XPS 410 with VIsta. Anyone have that? Any other recommendations would be helpful as well.

2007-02-25 17:49:58 · 3 answers · asked by JD 4

When formating an NTFS HD is there any reason, why I should not choose "quick format"? I will be using this to store audio files and audio projects. Thanks.

2007-02-25 16:51:26 · 7 answers · asked by whitestratmusic 1

2007-02-25 16:03:53 · 2 answers · asked by Inferno 2

hello i have two hard drives on my comp, i just finished formating it but for some reason second hard drive is gone off list in my comp any ideas

2007-02-25 16:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by yula d 3

Is it possible the computer could be overheating due to the power supply ?

I turn it on and it boots to winxp but shut off.I turn it back on and i get an alert about it overheating and it had to be turned off.

It's a dell p4..It has everything it was built with but the power supply was switched before the overheating (could it be this psu?).
btw, this computer has been sitting in a room and hasn't been used for a while.

2007-02-25 15:58:59 · 8 answers · asked by firefly 2

There are a couple of video files I have on my computer that I would like to be able to play on my DVD player. Any suggestions?

2007-02-25 15:24:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous