Desktops - October 2007

The Motherboards are both Socket 478 but I want to know if they are compatible and I can simply switch out the processors and they will both work.

The Compaq EVO has a Pentium 4 1.90 ghz
The HP D530 has a Pentium 4 2.60 ghz (2 CPUs)

I am assuming the D530 is a Dual Core since it says that at the end and there is only 1 CPU chip inside.

Can I switch both of them out and have both still work?

2007-10-03 07:36:53 · 4 answers · asked by The AI C 2

I have acer model # t180 running windows vista. I currently have to 2gb memory ram running. But my computer doesn't recongize 3gb nor 4gb of ram when i try to upgrade it. All the memory is the same brand and hertz and i tested all memory all work fine. I have 4 sticks of 1 gb ddr2 kingston and my computer have four slots. Anybody have any ideas? Anybody has encounter this problem?

2007-10-03 07:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by WonderBoy 2

My computer is running slow and the hard drive sounds noisy, the cpu is @100% Ive tried removing things that i dont use but it still runs slow. Also everytime i type , the words dont come on the screen for a few seconds. Everytime i try to shut the computer down it always says "this programme is not responding" What can i do , its driving me crazy Help!!!!

2007-10-03 04:39:12 · 24 answers · asked by ? 4

when it is starting up the windows will not load. it comes up with a screen that includes the following:

safe mode
safe mode networking
safe mod with command promp
last know good configuration
start windows normaly

i have tried loading with all of these options, but nothing works. this is the computer that we use in our business, it has ALL of our info on it, please help!!!

2007-10-03 04:26:10 · 10 answers · asked by mrssgrvs 2

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2007-10-03 04:17:01 · 1 answers · asked by grant m 1

So last night about 11:30 pm & we had a power outage.

THis morning my computer wouldn't turn back on. The light on the on buttone just keeps flashing whether I hold it down or not. I tried unplugging it too. Light STILL flashes?

DOn't know if my pc is fried or if there's something else I can try?

2007-10-03 04:15:09 · 7 answers · asked by mkt 5

I have this case
http://www.supernotebook.com/atx%20case%20images/atx-computer-case-powmax-matrix-yellow-master-350x350.gif

I want to use an INTEL CORE 2 DUO processor

but i need a motherboard and heatsink that are all compatible

preferably an intel motherboard as well, doesnt have to be

please find cheap prices! newegg?

thanks!

2007-10-03 04:10:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-03 02:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my computer has really slowed down ,what is the best way to speed it up.

2007-10-03 02:07:07 · 24 answers · asked by virginia b 1

At the time of purchasing parts :-
If I purchase MB first then will it fixed the type (DDR or DDR2)of RAM I buy next ?
or If I choose DDR2 Ram first then it will fixed my limit to choose MB?

2007-10-03 01:10:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just wondering since I use more devices than what is thought to be the average user.

I do fine with computers, but hardware definitely isn't my strength. I do ok with programs, but I'm pretty much ignorant about hardware.

So I'm wondering if more hardware = more heat. Please forgive my ignorance.

I've added a number of other hardware items to my comp... Do I need an extra fan for additional cooling?

2007-10-03 00:08:05 · 10 answers · asked by SINDY 7

Well I have this PC which i use rarely at home with p4 1.7 Ghz processor, asrock p4vm800 board,w/o graphic card, 256 of RAM & XP SP2 OS. Is it time for me to upgrade or this is just enough? Can this work out with some gaming like NBA live or CS source?

2007-10-02 21:31:26 · 6 answers · asked by Kurapika 1

2007-10-02 20:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to get a kind of old computer (hp compaq d530 cmt) to run again after sitting around for a while, but when ever I plug in the power cord in the back and go to turn it on, it just starts flashing the red light on the computer and starts making an annoying beeping sound. Any Ideas what this could mean, HP's website didn't offer any help!

2007-10-02 17:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

* G3/450 introduced 1999.06 at $2,519
* CPU: 450 MHz PPC
* bus: 100 MHz
* RAM: 256 expandable to 1 GB
* VRAM: 16 MB
* Video: ATI Rage 128 on 66 MHz bus
* hard drive: 20 GB Ultra ATA
* DVD-RAM optional
* 4 PCI slots
* microphone: standard 3.5mm minijack
* two 400 Mbps FireWire ports
* two 12 Mbps USB ports
* one ADB port
* 10/100Base-T ethernet
* size (HxWxD): 17.0" x 8.9" x 18.4"
* weight: 30.0 lb.

2007-10-02 15:40:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the problem is trying to go wireless with a belkin usb adapter,computer recognizes the adapter,but can not get online with it,i don't know it windows ME allows that or not, any help would be appreciated

2007-10-02 15:39:21 · 2 answers · asked by thomasl 6

Help please. overnight my computer broke down, when turning on the comp its gives me a blank screen with the following on top left had corner "error operating system problem" or so. I am a student i need to get this fixed asap due to homework it doesnt not matter if i dont recover any data or files i just need it working back. any one has an idea of what the problem error means. by the way if it has to do with the hard drive am willing to buy a new one for it will it work with new hard drive. the reason am going for the hard drive is because am willing to make it work as quick as possible besides it will turn a 30gb hard drive onto what ever i buy. help please by the way its a desktop. please solve my problem am a student and i need the internet running for homework asap. Thank you.

2007-10-02 14:43:48 · 5 answers · asked by ofgc12 1

I have been having problems with my pc it crashed while doing a windows update and now I cant access windows, I have been trying to reformat but it just turns itself off after a minute or so.

any ideas?

thank you

2007-10-02 11:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by gerrythegreat66 2

I went to system requirements lab and test my computer to see if I could play a certain game... I need 2 GHz to play and I only have 1.6, however it said that mine performs at 2.8 GHz. How is that possible, and what does that mean? I don't think I have a "dual core" but then again I really don't know to much about computers. lol. If it "performs" at 2.8, does that mean that it can support the game??

2007-10-02 11:00:41 · 5 answers · asked by Mama2Emma 4

During the install I get a blue screen error message, saying check hard drives or newly install hardware. I checked everything. I get the error message right after all the basic drivers are installed (Before disclaimer screen) I have changed out the RAM, power supply, ATA serial cables and I have even installed an IDE HD instead of the Serial HD. I still get the error message.

Equipment info: Intel DG33TL motherboard with a 2.4GHz Quad-Core. 160 Sata HD from Western Digital.

2007-10-02 10:39:35 · 7 answers · asked by smorapcs 3

is it diffrent from the standard pc recovery(NOT system restore), does this mean it wipes everything clean and starts from scratch. Cuz i did the standard recovery...and when i start new i saw some documents on my desktop from before recovery. Is "destructive" diffrent. Hp dual core, windows xp.

2007-10-02 10:39:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

im acually asking 2 things,

1) why does belarc advisor say its only 1.8Ghz (belarc is reliable for everything else) what the hell??

2) what is the most memory my CPU will support. i have an ASUS P4S8X-MX motherboard (socket 478) with 2 memory slots and it will support up to 4GB RAM. but will my CPU support that much?

2007-10-02 10:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ones a Windows ME and the other an XP. They both work good still, just taking up too much space around my desk now, especially this 19" CRT. I want them out but not to just give/throw them away cause i wouldn't mind having them get me the money i need to get some good speakers.
Would pawn shops take them? Or anywhere else.. And ya im gonna clean off my hard drives of course before i give them up, the XP hdd is brand new and i never used it so its clean anyway

2007-10-02 10:23:51 · 5 answers · asked by chig 7

I just bought a new (larger) hard drive as my old one is showing signs of age. I have a lot of files that I'd like to put on the new hard drive. I also have game data on the old one.

How can I move everything from the old drive to the new one without causing problems with my applications? If I use a cloning application will it move the registry too?


Thanks!!

2007-10-02 08:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by seventhyearfalling 2

I have an HP Pavilion Desktop with a CD/DVD RW and a separate DVD-ROM as drives 'E' and 'F'. The O/S is WinXP SP2, updated.

Until recently, inserting a DVD into the DVD ROM drive started the Windows Media Player automatically. Sometime in the last 2-3 weeks, something has changed so that NOTHING happens when the disk is inserted. The tray does try to read the disk (green light flashes), but WMP won't start. The DVD is OK - I can start it by using options in the WMP or be bringing up one of the other DVD s/w packages (Interactive Video?), at which point everything works fine.

I have followed the Windows instructions to set the drive preferences through MyComputer and Properties, but the selections don't appear to be saved after OK is clicked. I'd prefer *NOT* to have to revert back to a system restore point, as there have been security changes to the Norton IS package, which would have to be downloaded and installed again (this problem started erarlier).

Suggestions welcomed.

2007-10-02 08:55:53 · 4 answers · asked by buffalo922 1

Okay, so first off, I have an Acer Aspire, Model: MT500A. I have been trying to figure out (from work, where I have no access to the PC) what kind of motherboard this baby has, and I have had no luck, even calling ACER, they were unable to assist me. My question is, does anyone have this computer and or KNOW what motherboard it comes with, OR... does anyone know how easy it is to figure out what motherboard a computer is equipped with... the extent of my computer hardware knowlege consists of replacing video cards and memory by myself, everything else escapes me a bit, but how easy would it be to locate the motherboard inside the tower?

2007-10-02 08:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by Jack B 4

It looks like a real good site with good prices. Just wondered what you think?

2007-10-02 07:25:29 · 2 answers · asked by Nemo the geek 7

Well, I am going to buy some new parts to my pc (almost all the parts), and i need some advice.
These are the new parts I'm buying

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 2.4GHz
Motherboard: Abit IP35 PRO ATX
Graphics Card: Asus GeForce 8600GT DDR3 512MB
Case: Cooler Master Centurion 534

It looks like I have some pretty much wiring work to do, and im asking, is there anything special i shall think of when i assemble my pc?

And my friend told me that i should get this g0 revision of the processor, because it overclocks better, and run at a lower temperature. How do i see what revision i have on my processor when i have bought it?

And also i would appreciate some tips overall regarding assembling a pc.

Kind Regards, Jacob

2007-10-02 07:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by nebulat0r 1

I am fairly new to Mac computers so please help me out.
When I turned the computer on I saw that the bluetooth sign in the top right corner on my screen is blinking. Well, it's more like a battery looking something (like you would find on cell phones), that keeps flashing up behind the bluetooth sign, but that wouldn't make any sense since the computer is not battery powered. What does that mean?
Thanks for the help!

2007-10-02 06:04:02 · 3 answers · asked by sixxtwo42 4

Recently on my laptop (Acer Aspire 5000) i had errors and lots of Bad clusters and LOADS of files missing so i rebooted it and it was still the same. I then Partionied ( First Time ) I need to now the following things:
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MAIN Question :
if i partition my main Drive ( which all the window files are in ) becuase of the bad sectors. And then make a new main drive (NTFS before it was fat32) and then use recorvery cds to reboot laptop wud the bad secotrs go? and wud the Drives still reaim NTFS

2007-10-02 05:56:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous