Desktops - October 2007

2007-10-10 06:22:09 · 5 answers · asked by Efren C 1

i removed the plug, but there is still a lot of electricity. nothing is plugged in. i fear this much electricity may damage computer parts.

this has not happened before. now i cannot even touch any part inside, like say to remove a cdrom drive, as i get a mild shock. how do i fix this? like get rid of all the electricity at least before i try to tinker with the parts inside.

please and thank you.

2007-10-10 06:12:35 · 7 answers · asked by Peter G 2

For example, ADxx3600xxxxxx.
How can I know its family, L2 cache, nm or w?
Is there any chart to easily understand these information?

2007-10-10 05:22:11 · 4 answers · asked by Peter T 1

No doubt you've experienced once that screen of blue death where it says checking a disc. It takes forever to end. Well I get this problem EVERY day I start my computer and I can't cancel it because NO MATTER if I push a button it still continues. I have to sit through 1 hour of my computer "checking my drive". I shut my computer down properly and everything. I think I can fix it but I want to know WHY it does that! Does anyone know?

2007-10-10 05:17:00 · 5 answers · asked by sheensza 2

My PC is a dell optiplex GX620, dual Xeon with 3Gb RAM and 1HDD, I want to get the card in the question but do not know if I have enough power for it to work. As it is a Dell it is BTX supply and after a bit of searching, I have found the following

http://www.pcpower.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=S47D&view=techspecs

Will this give me enough power to run the gfx card - if not, does anyone know of any other suitable BTX power supplies that I can use???

2007-10-10 05:15:53 · 3 answers · asked by Martin M 1

My budget is not enough for high end graphics card..
Please help me choose a better one but cheaper... its pci express.

I heard that some have unlockable pipelines... what are these cards?

thanks..

2007-10-10 03:00:06 · 2 answers · asked by Al Shaman 1

How can I get a (new) computer with a 32 bit processor?

2007-10-10 02:48:09 · 4 answers · asked by DAVID H 1

Trying to keep it cheap but not stupid, whats the minimum about of memory?

2007-10-10 02:34:49 · 6 answers · asked by mommy_to_mason2006 3

I want to buy my husband a new computer for christmas that doesn't have vista on it. Are all the new computers with Vista? I want one with XP because I've heard some bad things about Vista. If you have vista then plz tell me what its like. I'd also like to know, in case computers only make it with vista now, if there is a program i can buy to switch it to xp or something. Plz let me know what you think!

2007-10-10 02:13:17 · 9 answers · asked by mommy_to_mason2006 3

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/INTEL-CORE2DUO-E4400-2GB-250GB-X1550-DVDRW-ATX-TOWER_W0QQitemZ190159933412QQihZ009QQcategoryZ147133QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Should I buy it?
I would just want it for simple gaming such as counter-strike source and half life 2 and word proccessing. But I would want to upgrade to a Core 2 Quad processor later (the mother board does support it) and get some better ram (say DDR 2 1066mhz or 800mhz) is it a good buy?
Otherwise should I buy a second hand computer for $300 (This is all AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS) that has:
Intel P4 3.2GHZ
DDR 1 RAM 1.25GB
200GB hard drive
7600 GS
15" lcd
mouse & keyboard
Which ones the better buy? I think its the first one because when upgrading I won't have to get a new motherboard to fit DDR 2 ram and a Core 2 Quad proccessor.
What do you guys think?
Help is appreciated
Thanks
Jake

2007-10-10 01:30:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 00:38:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should I get a 3rd party hsf or just stick with the stock hsf when getting a new c2d system?

thank u

2007-10-09 23:08:16 · 2 answers · asked by Hornet One 7

How do I find them back again?

2007-10-09 22:20:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

kept restarting itself for several days, I reinstalled the computer with a pirated XP by using the CD drive to the default C:\partition(20GB). When I found out that it was a new partition and the old inaccessible partition was still there. I reinstalled in the second hard disk (D:\) Then I reduced the size of the F:\ partition(to increase the C partition) with a hard disk management program and have deleted some information in that drive which was originally the (D:\)drive. I then reinstalled with another pirated copy of XP with updates included. I tried going to the Microsoft Download Center to get some software which required the validating process. .. I think Microsoft detected that my pc is an OEM pc and downloaded a Windows Key Update tool. I tried using the OEM Certificate of Authenthicity Product Key number but it didn't tally. The certificate had been there since I bought the computer, from a reputable chain store. It's an iMedia M8220MDRW model. Why isn't the number valid?

2007-10-09 21:35:22 · 2 answers · asked by Chris 5

Is there going to be an Intel price drop soon?

I'm hoping to catch a good deal on an Intel Core 2 Duo E4500.

Are there any good deals coming soon from Intel price drops?

2007-10-09 21:12:11 · 4 answers · asked by dawpa2000 2

I want this for word processing, downloading music and movies and playing games. It is second hand, would it be good for upgrading for that is what i plan to do.

Computer:
Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHZ
1.25 GB DDR 1 RAM
200GB Hard-Drive
Average graphics card (cant remember model)
Monitor:
17"
Keyboard
Mouse

Once i get enough money i want to get a new motherboard, 2gb DDR 2 RAM, Core 2 Quad proccessor, more hard drive, a better monitor and a better graphics card.
Does anyone see any flaws in my plan? Is it worth buying for my first computer?
Thanks

2007-10-09 20:25:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can i get Latest Computer Configuration

2007-10-09 18:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by Fadoo Reply 2

question 1:would any of these proccessors work on the computer im workin on? Core 2 Quad Q6600 ,and the Core 2 Duo E6850 3000 MHz

heres how far i am . .


case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144151

power supply- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

motherboard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131011

question 2:Witch one of these video cards would be able to play on the 2 proccesors (above).

video cards to choose from:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=GeForce+8600+GT+

2007-10-09 16:58:09 · 2 answers · asked by XAthleteX 3

Do I have to change the thermal grease once seperating the CPU and Heatsink?

It's the same CPU and same Heatsink being used... I bought a new processor from the store and they sent me the wrong socket version. I'd like to have a Computer to use in the mean time.

2007-10-09 10:43:50 · 4 answers · asked by mcavey 2

recently got an old computer from my grandpa, its hard drive is running windows 98 right now. I have an old harddrive running xp. so i installed the xp hard drive and it says

windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt \system 32\hal.dll.

so i put the windows xp startup cd in and then the blue screen comes on and the setup process starts. i later press r for repair but it doesn't recognize that i have a hard drive in.

2007-10-09 10:04:07 · 4 answers · asked by sawyer 1

Hey guys, 2 part question.
1- I would like to know what u guys think about an I-mac vs, Windows run desktops. I saw an I-mac recently at best buy and thought the picture was amazing, though the I-mac is a bit expensive. Also I would be using my desktop mostly for Media, chatting, downloading and web surfing so hwich is better in this regard? My friend says he wouldnt buy an I-mac becuase it has trouble running all kinds of programs, is this true?. So can someone tell me the pros and cons of an I-mac vs non I-mac?

2- Also, is it better to buy a desktop from somewhere like best buy or from an Independent computer retailer which I don't know of any in Las Vegas. And how can I find a local PC retailer if it is better?
Thats all, than u guys soo much!

2007-10-09 09:38:45 · 6 answers · asked by Alqahinyo 1

Game works on laptop, but not on desktop, other games work but when i put it in the disc tray, almost as if game isn't there?! We know that the game isn't scratched and we know that the disc drive just isn't picking it up?! Help plz?! Cheers, :S

2007-10-09 08:43:40 · 4 answers · asked by Jimbob 2

I have an old GO VIDEO DVD recorder and it allows me to record analog 8mm and VHS tapes onto a DVD disk (either DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW) but my computer doesn't recognize the file when I try to download it. I would like to edit the file with an editing software (I have Nero). Is there some step that I am missing to convert the analog file to a digital file? DVD recorder doesn't allow me to save the file in any format such as MPeg, AVI, WMA, etc. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

2007-10-09 07:27:38 · 2 answers · asked by kosmoistheman 4

It is a solo 2500 gateway laptop it will not boot to cd only to the hard drive . I am trying to inter setup or bios to change that but I am encountering a password protected board, no password.

2007-10-09 07:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by D M 1

ok i have a pc at home and well i went on apple.com and i saw mac os x and well it looks like a program that can be installed on the mac. but can it be downloaded on to a pc?
and whats the mac mini and is it worth it... also can it work for pcs?

plz and thank u!!!

2007-10-09 05:08:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently have two 512mb sticks of Kingston PC3200 ddr RAM in my computer. Can I add 2 more 512mb sticks if they are Samsung PC2700 ddr ram, even though the PC number is different? I do have the available slots and my motherboard can handle up to 4gb. Thanks!

Thanks!

2007-10-09 04:52:59 · 3 answers · asked by Jen626 3

becuz i would like to have both windows vista and windows XP
on the same computer & i don't know if 300 gigs is enough for both. if it is please tell me.

2007-10-09 04:47:10 · 9 answers · asked by kdude15 2

These pictures are from older type cameras.

2007-10-09 04:39:36 · 3 answers · asked by meadows1d 2

It is about 1 year old next month, runs Windows Vista, has 80GB hard drive, 768MB RAM, Intel Celeron D processor. I use the disc defragmenting program about every two weeks and use disc cleanup every 3-4 days. I don't think there are any viruses on it.i had thought about putting in even more RAM and a second hard drive and possibly even a new processor.
Can u think of anything that would make it quicker?
thanx

2007-10-09 04:09:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK. I am getting another mobo to replace the cut rate Dell 1100 dimension one I have now, as it does not have Pcie slots or a good on board media. I am looking to replace it with this http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2849282&CatId=1533 (ECS 945GZT-M) or this http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3176993&CatId=1533 (Biostar p4m90-m7). The reason I am doing this is because I would like to use the Celeron D cpu I have on the dell and put it into the other mobo and overclock it (until I can buy a 775 dual core cpu). The grapics unit on the new mobo, while not the greatest are above and beyond the crappy on board graphics I have now. So my plan is to take the hard drive, the memory and the processor from the Dell and transfer it over to the new mobo. Does this sound right and doable? Did I miss anything?

2007-10-09 03:27:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous