Desktops - October 2007

After having problems with XP, I took the hard drive out, installed it as a slave drive in another computer, I tried to fix it with the XP repair console but it still wouldn't start up. So I re-installed XP (not a clean install) and it started fine up fine when I switched it to the primary drive. But when I put the hard drive back in the original computer, all I get is the start up screen (that says windows xp) then it goes to the screen saying that it had a problem starting and would I like to start normally or safe mode etc. I can't get past this. Any idea what I should look for since it started fine in one and not the other? It's a Dell Dimension 4600i.

2007-10-26 13:20:06 · 7 answers · asked by jimsimm1 3

Why would a person need 1000GB of disk space in a computer? What are some of the things you can do if you have so much disk space ? Computers are being advertised with a lot of disk space, especially recently.

2007-10-26 11:53:05 · 14 answers · asked by cidyah 7

any OS

2007-10-26 10:57:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I decide which type of memory to buy for my computer? It is a Compaq SR2010NX with an AMD Sempron 3400+ processor. It is really starting to slow as I add new applications.

2007-10-26 10:50:58 · 4 answers · asked by Robert H 2

I'm planning to get the new iMac. And it's most likely it's going to be in my room. But I've heard that big electronics like tv's and computers emits a lot of radiation. So I'm just wondering if it is ok to unplug the computer after use, and plug it in when i need to use it? So, does that damage the computer?

In your answer, tell me if you're sure or if you're just guessing, because I don't want to damage my computer.
thanks.

2007-10-26 10:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by HUSKY 1

i have a dvd burner hooked up to my usb flash drive and i copied a movie but didnt need it when i tryed to delete it it said cannot be deleted file in use so then my comptuter has it as a dat file it still says file cannot be deleted in use can anybody help

2007-10-26 10:01:51 · 4 answers · asked by Terrance B 1

How do they all relate? And how do I get the most out of my machine? Also if I mix DDR 266 and DDR 333 ram on this machine wil I loose performance.

Processor:

Name AMD Athlon XP
Codename Palomino
Specification AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1700+
Package Socket A (462)
CPUID 6.6.2
Core Stepping A5
Core Speed 1467.1 MHz (11.0 x 133.4 MHz)
Rated Bus speed 266.7 MHz

Mainboard Model VT8367-8233A (KX7-333[R])

DIMMS (2)

General
Memory type DDR
Size 512 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC3200 (200 MHz)

2007-10-26 09:56:27 · 4 answers · asked by Ralph 7

if my comp has .99 GB do i have enough to play guild wars that requires 256 MB?

2007-10-26 09:02:23 · 10 answers · asked by Froboy09 2

2007-10-26 09:01:57 · 8 answers · asked by matias7x3 1

My computer at home runs very slow. My kids play a lot of on-line games, could this be it? I don't think they actually install anything though.

2007-10-26 08:04:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,

Do you know how can I find out which drivers I need for my nVidia RAID?

After reinstalling WinXP home, my E: drive (RAID0) seems to work fine, but I still get window's 'FoundNewHardwareWizard' popping up (twice) every time I login into my fresh new windows.. It's trying to install 'NVIDIA nForce(tm) RAID Class Device'

Having gone all over the nVidia site, I am totally confused and don't know what I am meant to install!

Any help you can give would be bloody great. Thanks!

ASUS A8N-SLI
AMD 4400+
C: Seagate
E: RAID0 2x250GB Maxtor DiamondMax10
6800GT

2007-10-26 07:10:49 · 2 answers · asked by Luke Flegg 1

and what is there importance

(im trying to buy an imac and there is one with 2.0 GHz and one with2.4GHz)

2007-10-26 06:43:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer won't boot. when I try to turn on my computer my hard drive makes a whole bunch of clicking sounds. I have a lot of data on this hard drive and desperately need to recover it. Any suggestions as to how I can accomplish this.

2007-10-26 06:26:58 · 5 answers · asked by Tim1982 1

I asked this a little while ago
But ive been told ive been far to vague

OK.
Well i just have that instinct that my pc isnt running at full potential, thats all... and its ocassionally being slow.. sometimes im named lagger in multiplayer games that arent the most graphics powering.


This is my spec:
AMD athlon 62 x2 4400+ (2.3ghz) AM2
2gb ram - twinx (dual channel) 800mhz corsair
500w coolermaster psu
160gb hard drive etc...
7800gt XFX graphics

My hard drive is a standart sata 7200rpm. Its not full, ive only just reinstalled my OS (win xp pro) because of slowness to my system. So its very free of space.

It should have adequate cooling. 1 120mm fan at the front, 2 80mm fans at the rear and an 80mm fan at the side, also a big fan on my psu and a new arctic cooling cpu cooler.

I havent overclocked at all.
All my components are getting seen by programs such as cpu-z, everest etc.. so my 2gb ram, graphics etc are all getting seen.

I fink its a BIOS/drivers problem

2007-10-26 04:55:45 · 12 answers · asked by ChrisW 3

The nVidia's GeForce series used to identify video card and chipset.
I am confused about that.

Are they the same compared between video card and motherboard chipset?

For example, GeForce 6200 of video card and motherboard chipset Geforce 6200, does this case exist?
If so, are they the same GPU or the same brabra...?

BTW, GeForce Go series, what's the meaning of go?

2007-10-26 04:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by Peter T 1

I have a fairly new pc, that i built myself.
And am concerned its not running at its potential performance for some reason. Its not being seriously slow like wat you'd expect from an old computer with very crap spec, but for wat the pc is im just not cetrtain its running quite right.

Is there any software that can help this run faster, as i have downloaded some software like ccleaner which was helpful, and also everest and cpu-z but they dont seem to do anything exept tell me wat components i hav which i already know.

My pc is:
AMD dual core X2 athlon
2gb ram - dual channel corsair 800mhz 2x1gb
7800gt graphics
xp pro
500w coolermaster psu
abit mobo
cheap asus case.
160gb wd

Which for xp i think should b pretty dam quick

Any scans i can do to hunt a problem i may have?

Or any idea's wat could be wrong.

2007-10-26 04:22:50 · 7 answers · asked by ChrisW 3

If I buy a new computor it will come with Windows Vista, I understand there is quite a bit of trouble with this new programme if I can't get on with it, will I beable to load my Windows XP disk on the new one.

2007-10-26 04:16:32 · 7 answers · asked by doris 3

I have the choice of buying either 1 of these computers and im not sure which would perform better, if there's even any difference between the 2?They're the same price and will be used for college, music, internet and maybe some small games.

These are the specs for the first one:Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Processor
- 1.86GHz, 1GHz FSB, 2MB Cache
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
- 1GB DDR RAM
- 160GB Hard Disk Drive
- Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD RW Drive
- 64MB nVidia GeForce 7300 SE Graphics
- 8-In-1 Media Card Reader
- 6 USB Connections
- 4 PCI Slots

These are the specs for the other:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Processor 4000+
- 2.2GHz, 1GHz HT, 1MB Cache
- Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
- 1024MB RAM Memory
- 250GB Hard Drive
- Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer Drive
- NVidia GeForce 7500LE Graphics
- 8-In-1 Media Card Reader
- 6 USB Connections
- 19" Packard Bell TFT Monitor

Please help,
thanks.

2007-10-26 04:11:53 · 10 answers · asked by brendee 1

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2007-10-26 03:23:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 02:30:55 · 4 answers · asked by N L 1

They seem to have all the needed compatible items. any other suggestions for my set up. (I know it's not the best, but i'm a year away from upgrading and want my comp to perform a bit better, in the mean time.) Thanks

2007-10-25 22:15:45 · 2 answers · asked by ska_man21 1

How often should one do it? Does it really help for the computer?

2007-10-25 22:01:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm purchasing a PC system rig for Christmas from NewEgg. I want a high end system, but not TOO high that I'm punching holes in my wallet. I don't plan on overclocking anything. Feel free to offer better prices and especially point out any glaring inconsistencies you have between the components. This is what I have planned....

-ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX (~$249.99)
-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 (~$279.99)
-Radeon HD 2900 XT 512MB Asus DX10 (~$419.99)
-CORSAIR 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 533 SDRAM (~$49.99)

What I plan to recycle from my old system:

-450W Antec PSU (hey it's Antec, so that makes it stronger, right?
-Soundblaster Live! Audigy 2 ZS (Is this Direct 9x compatible?)
-Two 100 GB harddrives
-DVD and CD writer/reader

My ultimate question: Will all of this work alright? Does the CPU and video card compliment each other? What about the power supply -- is it adequate? Finally, what kind of cooling will be needed -- One fan? Two fans? Water cooling?

2007-10-25 18:24:46 · 3 answers · asked by dwurfur007 2

im trying to upgrade my computer to afster speed cuz it really dand slow....... im buying a new computer soon

2007-10-25 17:52:05 · 23 answers · asked by CBK 1

I recently added a wireless keyboard and mouse on my desktop PC. Now, my screensaver won't come on! I've tried re-doing the settings and still nothing. Could it be something to do with the wireless keyboard and mouse? The screensaver would always come on after 5 mins. Any suggestions would be so great! Thanks!

2007-10-25 17:28:14 · 2 answers · asked by alf 1

Hi. My cd-dvd drive is not recognizing that I put a disk on the tray. It doesnt give me that option box that lets you choose if you want to "play" or "copy" the CD. Nothing happens, like there isnt a disk in the tray. I've tried going thru windows media player, using a DVD playing program, no programs are recognizing any disk I use, DVD or CD.

2007-10-25 15:11:26 · 3 answers · asked by trajikqueen 1

1] intel dual core 3.4 4mb cache
2] intel core2duo 2.4 4mb cache
whats the best peformance one

2007-10-25 14:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by icecold 1

problems with windows/xp

2007-10-25 13:29:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-25 13:28:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

That was an Atari 800. Bought it at the tail end of 1980. I believe the clock speed was 35 MHz and the memory 64K. About a year later, I got a kit that permitted bank switching and the use of 128 K of memory. Though the clock speed and memory nothing compared to today's computers, it had some pretty fast graphics though very low definition. It also handled math pretty fast. As to memory storage that was via cassette recorder. I would type in programs copied from computer magazines and store. This is really precious. One weekend I was typing in a long extensive program. I ad actually been up over 24 hours. I think I was about 2 lines short of completing the entries and a drunk hit a pole knocking out the power. All the work gone in an instant. When you would put the tape into computer you would hear the sound from the data flow. Often after 10 or 15 minutes of almost musical flow of data, you'd get this flat tone. That ment it had screwed up and you had to start from the beginning.

2007-10-25 13:22:22 · 2 answers · asked by genghis1947 4