Desktops - June 2007

I have a mac and other people that have macs know, its just an awesome machine. But how do i convince a coworker to get a Mac over a PC?

2007-06-14 23:44:36 · 10 answers · asked by miserere_deus 2

my os is xp,i connected them through usb,i think the problem is the driver how can i fix this?

2007-06-14 23:44:11 · 2 answers · asked by mikru w 1

What will happen if you use 667mhz ram on a motherboard the takes 533mhz and 400 mhz

2007-06-14 23:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

dell dimension e521. amd athlonx2 (2.6ghz), it comes with an ordinary nvidia geforce 7300LE, which cant run anything basically. i was wondering if i could upgrade it to ASUS GeForce 7600GS, which is tops that fits my budget (16 years).

basically i want to play fifa, madden and maybe oblivion (even if its med-low)

thanks

2007-06-14 22:40:02 · 5 answers · asked by john c 2

What happens to the computer, in terms of both hardware and software, in the event of an abrupt power failure. I would like to know the probabilities of damage.

2007-06-14 20:53:23 · 4 answers · asked by venomous smile 1

2007-06-14 19:41:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

does any new or old games for pc works on windows vista

2007-06-14 18:06:03 · 5 answers · asked by marwanrow 1

i'm getting a new PC and want to run the sims 2 on it and all of its expansion packs and stuff packs, here are the specs:
Intel® Core™2 Extreme 3.73 ghz 8mb cache
Dual 768MB Nvidia GeForce 8800 Ultra
4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs
1 Terabyte hard drive space
Windows vista ultimate
AGEIA® PhysX® physics accelerator

2007-06-14 18:04:03 · 4 answers · asked by dele234bd 2

I have an X-Blade custom gaming computer and my question is this, I shut it down every night before I head to bed, is this good for it? Or is it better to leave it on all the time? My parents leave theirs on all the time with no seemingly negative effects. However the reason they do this is, a friend of ours who works with computers doesnt seem to think its very good when you shut it down every night. I would like to get some other opinions on this matter. TIA and all the best, Jon

2007-06-14 17:31:23 · 18 answers · asked by Jon N 2

is it true that iMac is better than a PC? if so, why?

2007-06-14 17:26:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 16:10:59 · 5 answers · asked by mitch 5

It also won't recognize my secondary hard drive and CD drive in windows so this is very annoying.

2007-06-14 16:09:15 · 10 answers · asked by bdsport445 2

Is there any way I can.

2007-06-14 15:43:03 · 4 answers · asked by Bigbob22 2

I don't have a GUI, Graphic User Interface. The computer currently has XP: Pro on it that doesn't have not one, not even the Safe Mode Admin, Profile on it. I have a good XP:Pro Disc, I try to repair the system with it, doesn't work because a Admin password that no one in the building knows. I've tried Recovery Console. I've practically tried everything in the book. I think I just need to clear EVERYTHING from the hard drive. One thing...I have not been taught how to do that properly; I've tried a powerful magnet, but I don't think that's the proper way. PLUS, I've never done the proper way before, are there any precautions and correct materials? Please, I need to erase the current corrupted OS and install the new one with no GUI, How do I do this? Email me if you have list of troubleshooting that might take awhile. Reward for the best.

2007-06-14 15:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by ~Diz Iz Why Im Hot~ 1

I have Windows XP. I'd like to wipe everything off my hard drive and start over.

2007-06-14 15:00:36 · 12 answers · asked by thatguyinthisplace 3

When I plug in any HD or CDRom to my motherboard in IDE1 and IDE2, neither of them receive any power. However when I unplug the ribon cable from the HD or the motherboard, both get power. Obvious problem...power with no connection to the motherboard is useless.

Any suggestions???

2007-06-14 14:47:36 · 3 answers · asked by inyourbuckeye 1

I tried running a hard disk test and got the following error- "Test Failed- Self Test Status Value- 7 (Completed with the read element of the the failed)". Can anyone tell me what this means?

2007-06-14 14:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was asked to fix someones computer and I put it in safe mode right and now all of their files are missing

Are they Gone or are they just hidden somewhere now!?!?!?!?!?!

2007-06-14 14:22:43 · 4 answers · asked by Do I look Like I'm Joking 4

Unfortunately, I wasn't performing regular backups. I tried to do a Windows repair, but the option wasn't available. Luckily, I'm able to copy the data from the drive to another drive before I reformat.

I'm considering a few different options for backup solutions:
1. Backup to 2 external drives, using Norton Ghost. I was thinking of using 2 in case 1 fails.
2..Set up a RAID configuration with 2 internal drives (not yet sure how to do this

Which one of these is a preferable solution? Any other suggestions?

Also, is it any better to install only the OS on 1 drive, and then install all other programs & keep most data files on another drive? I was thinking that if my OS ever failed again, I could reinstall the OS and since my applications are on another drive, I wouldn't have to reinstall them.

Also, I'm considering installing the OS on a Raptor drive to make the PC boot up and run faster, Any opinions on if this would be worth th extra drive cost?

Thanks for everyone's advice!

2007-06-14 14:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please it is worth it to buy a new PC or upgrade? I don't use it for anything but light music, instant messaging, and word processing and thinking of buying/upgrading and getting power point. My rig is -

Intel R 1.4 Ghz Processor, 384 MB SD RAM, Windows XP Home Edition, and a very old graphics card (but I don't play games or photo shop)

Buying or Upgrading? Recommendations for either?

2007-06-14 14:01:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 13:31:37 · 1 answers · asked by Bill D 1

ok. so i want a decent computer as cheap as possible. i want it for mainly music and video and a little games(TM sunrise). what should be good enough requirments to run my dream pc? please as cheap as possible.!!

2007-06-14 13:01:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer slows down after being on for a long period of time. It's fast when I first start it up, after a long time it slows down it's reaction time. I check for viruses and nothing. The temps are correct. My heat sink loosened up and was a little off of but I tightened it back down. Could I have damaged the processor ? I reinstalled windows XP and some other basic programs and games. Still having the problem though, flies when I play games at first.


I have a Asus An8SLI Deluxe,
X - Mars Heat sink
AMD 3000 vience
2 gig mem
60 gig hd seagate
Viking Thermaltake Case 2 x large front and back fans
E geforce 7800 GT video card

I built this computer, but know much about software issues.

2007-06-14 11:57:35 · 3 answers · asked by Stephen 2

What do I need to do to solve this problem?

2007-06-14 11:44:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hiya I need to buy a stick of PC3200 DDR SD ram 512mb. Which makes are the better ones to buy? I have been on ebay and the prices seem to range from 99p to £40! Thanks

2007-06-14 11:35:38 · 4 answers · asked by michelle 2

I have an eMachines T6532 with windows xp media center edition......is there anyway i can uninstall the windows and put mac software on it?

2007-06-14 11:06:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a HP Pavilion 4455 built in 1998. The fans are extremely loud at all times. I have another computer built in 1998 and its really quiet. The iMacs in our school which were built in 1998 are mad quiet. My computer is pretty low end so it has no purpose for being loud! Specs: Intel Celeron 400MHz, 64 MB ram.

2007-06-14 10:34:16 · 6 answers · asked by deth 4

Yesterday, before I turned it off, the computer froze; but I managed to turn it off. Today, I could not turn it on completely. The internet connection is on; but as soon as the computer is turned on, a beeping noise is heard between intervals and the screen is not turned on at all. I would like some professional to advise me; I already have searched and it brought up that I need to replace something in my hard drive. I anyone needs more information, email me and I'll try to provide you with it if possible ASAP.

2007-06-14 10:16:13 · 9 answers · asked by Maria Pilar 2

Do you know the difference between my 3 yr old pentium 4. 3gig hyperthreading processor and current pentium D dual core 3 gig processors
they are both pentiunm 4's, is one better than the other and why?

Thanks

2007-06-14 09:50:19 · 5 answers · asked by David C 3

If anyone has accomplished this, i wish to know how
If anyone thinks it is possible, then again i would wish to know how
Windows 3.11 resides on FAT16 platform (MSDOS 6.22)
The Pentium 4 is a 32 bit processor, will it allow FAT16
which i guess it should
but then where do i get the various device drivers for Windows 3.11
I need this real bad as I am unable to get further support for IDE cards in the original 40486 DX2 workstations & time is running out
Proprietary software is used to run these workstations & if anyone could guide me in this direction
I have been able to go upto Pentium 1, 200 MHz ... no higher & any help would be greatly appreciated

2007-06-14 09:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by sεαη 7