Desktops - March 2007

I want to upgrade my PC from 512 MB to 2 GB. I have two DDR slots and I want to put 1 GB in both slots. Here's the dilemma: my systems specifications says "Maximum allowed memory 1 GB (2 x 512 MB)". Does this mean I can't exceed 1 GB total? Will it hurt my system if add 1 extra GB?

2007-03-16 03:20:04 · 12 answers · asked by metroryry 1

I have a problem with the power and temperature with my comp. I have a comp with:
-Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz,
-Motherboard Asus P4P800,
-2 Gb RAM,
-ATI Radeon 9550 256Mb,
When i check the temperatures, i got a result saying that:
CPU temp: 82-84 degrees C
Motherboard:40-42 degrees C
Harddrive: 35-36 degrees C
Cooling fan speed:2700 rpm

So is it mean i have to buy a new cooling fan to cool down my CPU to solve the problem of sudden turning off?

2007-03-16 01:57:50 · 3 answers · asked by redangelmth 2

I have Sound blaster 5.1 sound card and Altec lancing 5.1 speakers. For video, I have one nvidia geforce 8800GTS and one LG 19" LCD (1280*1024). Is there any software, player or plugin which will increase the playback quality of songs and movies?
I heard that if a movie or song is not encoded in 3D sound, it won't give 3d sound if you have 5.1 sound card and speakers. Is there any video which can play movies or audio in 3D no matter it is encoded or not? Or is there any encoder which can recode the movie or song in 3d (which was not 3D earlier)
Any software which can increase the quality will be helpful. Please tell.
If you know any software which just enhances the quality, but do not gives 3D, still it will do. If you know a software which gives 3D, it will be better.

2007-03-16 00:35:56 · 4 answers · asked by kittoo4202004 2

hello friends
my pc is booting from windows bootable cd but not able to reformat hdd / partition due to std. mode of DPMS.
How to disable std mode of DPMS(DR-DOS 7)
I m using DG 965 RY M/B.

2007-03-16 00:19:26 · 4 answers · asked by Raj Kumar 1

2007-03-16 00:09:24 · 5 answers · asked by enviroman2222 3

I need something decent from, oh, let's say, the last decade!

2007-03-15 23:40:51 · 3 answers · asked by paradigm 4

2007-03-15 20:17:57 · 7 answers · asked by Pallavi g 1

I want to purchase this cpu with msi motherboard, but cannot decide what thermal paste will handle the heat best with a copper based heat sink...any idea's or experience?

2007-03-15 19:24:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did a recovery on Windows XP. I checked the capacity of my hard drive and it's fillled, meaning that my documents and stuff are still saved onto there. But I have no idea where. Please help.

2007-03-15 19:16:39 · 2 answers · asked by Clark Kent 2

Why is it fragged in the FIRST PLACE?!!

2007-03-15 19:03:25 · 19 answers · asked by duuh 4

My system was running too slow before even after i had upgraded my ram from 128 Mb - 521 Mb. So what i did was i formatted one of my drives which had the OS installed in it and tried to install Windows Xp in the same drive with my 512 Mb ram but i could install the OS due to some errors that occurred during the installation the error was something like this "could not install bla bla bla." and i had two options to proceed one is to skip that file and the second was to retry" but when i retried the same error occurred and if i skipped it the error would occur for many other files and i was forced to cancel the installation... But then i removed my 512 Mb ram and installed the old 128 Mb ram and tried to install the Windows Xp OS again and i was successful in installing the OS... Now after the installation i put the 512 Mb ram back and my computer is working fast and fine...But my computer hangs only while playing games like NFS and it gets restarted showing some errors for 0.1sec

2007-03-15 18:59:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my hard drive wont boot up.it keeps restarting by itself. it is as thought the motherboard wont let the hard drive boot.

2007-03-15 18:45:04 · 8 answers · asked by ruhatin1 1

I have 2 hard drives installed in my computer, c and D, I would like to down load from websites to the D hard drive. How can I do it?

2007-03-15 18:29:30 · 7 answers · asked by Rodcliffe L 1

2007-03-15 18:17:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Basically...I built it...and it wont turn on. The green light comes on, but when I hit the power button, nothing happens. I tried hooking up the connections different ways, but still nothing. How do I fix it?

2007-03-15 18:13:17 · 7 answers · asked by Mashu 4

or would i have to buy an external one or could i download a program that woul do the job. regards Smydo

2007-03-15 18:09:06 · 1 answers · asked by BRIAN S 1

2007-03-15 18:00:58 · 7 answers · asked by Jason X 1

more and more files are affected. I've checked if anything is wrong with my system or any sign of virus..but no visible sign. what is wrong with my computer..?..and its not that it affect the performance f computer whatsoever..its just weird..

2007-03-15 17:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by azura a 1

i am trying to wipe out everything on my pc and start all over seeing how my ex roommate corroded it with a bunch of viruses.

2007-03-15 17:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by whatev 1

What does it mean when you send them a computer case with a CD Drive Power Supply and an Some connectors from some computer a guy threw of a freeway, That where RIPPED from the bored and GLUED on, (Didn't Get everything by the way)
And they said the following where fried My Network card my
Motherboard CPU Ram and Sound Card where fried WHAT THE HEK are you telling me they didn't even LOOK inside the case these people are pathetic tomorrow Hello GeekSquad Fraud Lawsuit!

2007-03-15 17:22:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

im very new to overclocking and would like to know how to do it. Also i would like to know whats a good run speed (3ghz)

2007-03-15 17:20:03 · 3 answers · asked by chris b 1

2007-03-15 17:13:39 · 1 answers · asked by enano 3

i have an emachines W3105 and it has 80gb. I feel like that is a little and I need more because I have a lot of music, videos and big pictures! I have been wanting to upgrade for a while but I wasnt sure what hard drive to get. These are the specs of the hard drive i have now.

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB
Hard Drive Interface: EIDE
Hard Drive Rotation Speed: 7,200 RPM
Controller Type: Ultra ATA

my question is what hard drive do i get? can i get this one?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7461329&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050004&id=1125465123094

2007-03-15 16:36:56 · 8 answers · asked by memo90061 2

I thought that my current power supply (which burned out) was 450, but after buying the new one found out it was 420. Will it hurt the rest of my computer to run it on a higher wattage?

2007-03-15 16:33:54 · 10 answers · asked by katluver005 3

I have a AMD 64 Athlon. is this a good processor, if not what is, what do you want to look for in a processor. Are they going to come out with more AM2 socketed processors or are they done making them please help

2007-03-15 15:45:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

In fact, I haven't been able to to properly download iTunes; LimeWire; and some other software programs. I finally gave up and disconnected my new computer and reconnect my old one. So much for my new investment. Now it's disconnect, sitting on the floor, and collecting dust.

2007-03-15 15:42:50 · 2 answers · asked by Eva C 1

i am getting a Windows Genuine Advantage Notification when i start my computer what is that and what do i do

2007-03-15 15:16:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

These are the parts that I am ordering for my first build
But before I buy I want to throw it out to you guys. Any thoughts/ideas/concerns? I appreciate all input. Thanks!

Case:
LIAN LI PC-61 USB Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail


DVD-RW:
SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM


HardDrive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM


PSU:
Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail


RAM:
PNY 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model D22GX53OPT - Retail


MoBo:
ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail


CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Allendale 1.8GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4300 - Retail


Anything else im missing? Compatibility? THANKS!

2007-03-15 15:11:29 · 9 answers · asked by **turbostance** 2

My pc went insane. I couldnt turn on my pc. The desktop shows the cable is not connected and bla! You know the failure. So i had somebody to check it for me, im not so computer-wise. He told me it is the mother board. My country has a poor electricity conductivity. The guy supposed it is becos my USP was not enough to power it up and messed the computer up. I have alot of important things in my pc and have no backup. Is there any way i can stil save it? Or fix the mother board instead of buying another one. Cos i just got my mother board 4 months ago. ASUS. Can there be another cause of the PC failure?

2007-03-15 15:05:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have this win98 computer which is pretty old but runs great. I usually use it to test new freeware or whatever, but I'd like some other idea..do you have any..? it's greatly appreciated... (I was thinking maybe turning it into Linux, or replacing the hard drive or something but I really have no idea)

2007-03-15 15:00:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous