Desktops - November 2007

Hi, im building a new computer and was wondering to use AMD or Intel. Im not planning on over clocking and im leaning towards a Crossfire graphics since SLI's software isnt that great right now. But would ya recommend a 3.2Ghz AMD A2 or a 3.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo? and other recomendations? im planning on using this for some games, and multimedia like movies and burning

2007-11-24 07:15:21 · 8 answers · asked by iuklja ; 1

My daughter has aim,msn im,and yahoo im all loading when i turn on my computer in the morning and I have to wait for all of these to load before I can bring up my ie. Is there anyway that I can have it so these will still be available to her but not have to wait for these to load everytime I turn my computer on?

2007-11-24 06:10:10 · 16 answers · asked by Al 2

I bought some games for my pc but the graphics really SUCK.
lol i was wondering what are some things i could do/buy/download to make the graphics look as realistic as possible! THanks!

here are my pc specs:

Intel Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz
1 Gb DDR2 533Mhz Ram
X700PRO 256MB ATI Radeon
Asus P5ND2 SLI deluxe motherboard
300 GB Hard Drive


P.S - I don't know much about computers so yeah. =)

2007-11-24 06:01:32 · 3 answers · asked by dejavu472 2

I'm going to purchase a gaming computer and was looking at a number of different options when I realized that this was a possible resource of information and could help me in my decision.

I'm willing to spend anywhere from 5,000 to 7,000 for this gaming PC. Since this is such a high purchase I want to make sure that I look at all possibilities. I'm not willing to build it myself, for a number of reasons, and want to make sure that it is under warranty and of course that it is of the highest quality.

I have been looking hard into the high end Dell XPS gaming computers and have been told that they are good. MY MAIN QUESTION IS, WHAT ARE SOME OTHER COMPANIES OUT THERE THAT BUILD QUALITY GAMING PCs. And any other information that you could give would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-24 04:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by Robbie B 2

I am going to start building a computer, and I am wondering what the best website to buy quality, but not expensive, computer cases is. I am looking to buy a cool looking computer case. Thanks for the help in advance :)!

2007-11-24 03:41:30 · 5 answers · asked by ilovestina5395 1

Hi, Im using an on-board sound card & I think theres something wrong with it. It is not my speakers prob as I've tested it using my i-pod. My sound just stop playing all of a sudden. Especially when playing games or watching videos. My motherboard is P4i65GV.

PS. this problem started about 2 months ago. I could still get the sound to project but now it completely died.

2007-11-24 03:39:29 · 4 answers · asked by Ben 1

I want to buy a newa hard drive for my Pentium 2 but a friend told me that it might not get a 80 GB HD.Maybe 40 gb.
Is it true?
I have Windows XP Pro SP2.

2007-11-24 03:23:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Plz tell me FPS games that will that will run on my pc
My computer specification:
>intel p4 2.5 ghz processor
>512 mb ddr1 ram
>intel extreme graphics(64 mb, no pixel/vertex sheder)

I want a list of games that can run on this spec.

2007-11-24 03:17:39 · 4 answers · asked by its g 2

Hi all

I want a video card that I can out put to my tv with. I know the technology is there, but it's been a few years since I've built a system and I need a little bit of a kick start with this. What do you reccomend? something that supports dual output is preferred. What is the best type of output to look for? let me know...thanks all!

2007-11-24 03:12:32 · 2 answers · asked by Tedmore 1

I have just purchased a brand new hp pc with windows ultimate. I disagree with the commercials the security does not bother you all the time it keeps you protected with out bothering you. Everthing is prefect with ton's of features that are easy to use. Why is appel lieing. Windows has awsome glass like tool bars. Mac looks confusing and hard to use. One of the commercails said that macs sales or going off the roof, but I don't know anyone with a mac. Everyone has a pc. I'm not saying that pc is better, I'm just saying that mac is making pc look like **** when pc obviously has the upper hand.

2007-11-24 02:53:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 02:29:08 · 13 answers · asked by venus_girl 1

I wanna buy a computer that have a 671T-M motherboard
But there is no Hard disk that come with

So I wanna know if my actual hard disk is compatible with this Motherboard

Motherboard :
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?DetailID=811&CategoryID=1&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=44&LanID=0

Hard Disk Specification :
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/sebdj/Image00001-1.jpg?t=1195914337

Thank you!

2007-11-24 01:26:40 · 3 answers · asked by lollol 2

This is the info on my PC

Based on 8294-24A: Intel® Celeron® D Processor 331, 256MB, 80GB 7200RPM SATA HDD, PCI Small Desktop (3x3), Intel 915GV, 48x CD-ROM, Realtek 10/100 Ethernet, Windows XP Home

Cause lately i bought a new RAM and after using it for 3 Hrs or so, my computer shuts down and is unable to function properly after that. I took out the new RAM and reformat my PC, after that it works. I tried to use the PC with the new RAM in it but it makes a sound when i switch on the PC.... i like to hear your views abt this. Ty

2007-11-23 19:25:31 · 4 answers · asked by hkh 2

Will an ati radeon x1300 run on a 300 watt power supply when it says on the website:
350-Watt power supply or greater recommended (assumes fully loaded system).

(what do they mean by assumes full loaded system)

2007-11-23 19:10:57 · 2 answers · asked by mOE 1

I have an Jetway p4mvmp motherboard and for some reason, my OnBoard Lan can't be detected! I tried practically every method known in device manager and I tried reinstalling the driver. It still doesn't work! Please Help!

2007-11-23 19:06:41 · 1 answers · asked by Chardy 2

Ok, I have a HP Pavilion Slimline PC (s3120n) with a 160watt power supply, what is the best video card I can upgrade to (from nVidia 6150le) that's compatible with my power supply and under $140? PLEASE HELP!!!!

(My motherboard supports PCIE or PCI Express)

2007-11-23 18:53:25 · 2 answers · asked by hellxfire 1

I want to use the CPU with an Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe motherboard. I am looking for CPU in the 5000+ to 6000+ range.

2007-11-23 17:59:34 · 2 answers · asked by OldRev 1

Is it better to watch tv or use pc when the light is turned on or off or no difference?any relation between the two?

thx

2007-11-23 17:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by bestplayer 1

my friend has one of those slim line HP computers, and they leave it on all the time. well recently they went to use it and the screen was black and stayed black, so they held the power button in to turn it off and now it won't turn back on. i tried to go through it, cleaned it out, and looked for anything that might have caused it but didn't find anything. there was a jumper to clear the CMOS, but i didn't want to mess with that till i knew exactly what it did. the computer is running Windows XP Media Center edition 2005. any tips or ideas on what the problem might be would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

2007-11-23 16:17:30 · 16 answers · asked by thecormister@sbcglobal.net 1

Dell Inspiron 530 Computer (Pentium Dual Core E214 i was snooping around my house today after my mom did her chrismas shopping and stuff. and by the bill i assumed it was one of these does anyone have one?

2007-11-23 15:14:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't seem to get the 3.5 hard drives in their places. I've been trying for over a hour on just that part. Any ideas? I'm not even sure what screw it is, even though I've tried them all.

Also, do I not turn on the fan in the cage that holds my hard drive?

2007-11-23 15:03:06 · 2 answers · asked by Crazyblue 2

2007-11-23 14:17:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Going to buy new computer over internet. I heard bad stories about vista. Like requires alot of memory, old programs don't work, old hardware problems etc. My question. Should i go with vista or windows xp professional. I'm thinking windows xp professional seeing how they offer it. Finally which processor Intel duo 6750 or quad 6600. Quad is more so i'm thinking 6750. Finally plan on going with 2 gb and 500mb harddrive. Oh they do offer windows xp media if i wanted that.

2007-11-23 13:16:00 · 7 answers · asked by sigprn1 3

in pc2 ddr2 6400 instead of the 5300 that came with the pc? Could there be any potential hazards to the computer in doing this?

2007-11-23 12:44:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous 2

I am restoring my old, windows 98 computer. A few years back, it became too slow and unresponsive to work, so we got a laptop, which then broke. Now, I want to restore the old computer, but primarily, the case doesn't come off, and secondly, is it viable to restore a computer this old

2007-11-23 12:19:05 · 13 answers · asked by nfisher529 2

I have a Dell PC (Dimension 3000), does that mean I need two 500 MB RAM card besides 1 GIG or somthing like that?
Reason: I want to play WoW on my own computer. I have to play it at my relatives house or at my buddies. I also have promblems with installing WoW. My relatives computer dose not enough RAM, but I still can install it and play, but it is really laggy...My relatives and my My own computer ar the same computer (Dell PC) but it mine says DIMENSION 3000 on mine, but on my relatives is DIMENSION 1000. If your wondering DIMENSION 1000 is a few months newer than DIMENSION 1000.
!PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION!

2007-11-23 12:14:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

While I monitor the the motherboard & CPU temp in BIOS, it takes 10 min for my CPU to go from 52°F to 204°F and my motherboard to go to 82°F. I assumed my original Intel 775 heatsink was not adequate so I bought the best of the best to cool my CPU. According to www.anandtech.com, the best coolers for my CPU which I bought are: (1) Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme heatsink, (2) Scythe Flex SFF21F (1600 rpm) 3-pin fan. I spread the thermal paste on top of my CPU and at the bottom of the heatsink. I then plugged the 3-pin fan into the CPU fan connector on the MOBO. Because the MOBO has a 4 pin header and the fourth pin is for the PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation), I left the 4th pin open and set the BIOS setting for fan mode to DC (the other mode is PWM) Here are my specs: ASUS P5GDC-V deluxe MOBO, Intel 775 3GHZ processor, 1 GB RAM. I have the latest BIOS update 1011. I swapped the CPU with a new CPU & it still happens. I even tried Artic silver thermal paste. What the heck is going on?

2007-11-23 11:05:13 · 7 answers · asked by Carlos Castaneda 2

I'd be using it for very light gaming (Warcraft 3, Counter-Strike 1.6) and some light Photoshopping. What I'd use it for most is watching videos (using MPlayer) like TV Shows, Movies and the like.

Would I see a humongous difference? Or is it negligible enough for me to go with the cheaper Celeron 3.46ghz system? I'm also looking for upgradeability. So I'd end up upgrading to a Core 2 Duo (probably a 2 or 3 ghz model) when I had the money.

2007-11-23 10:59:47 · 5 answers · asked by Richard McIntosh 1

I haven't bought anything yet but I'm worried about BIOS. I have no clue how to set up the BIOS.
Do I have to worry about jumpers? I don't know anything about them, I will be using 1 SATA HDD and 1 IDE DVD burner.

Can anyone give me good links to BIOS help sites or tell me what to do?

the motherboard im buying is this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3059766&sku=MBM-NFM2S-5400

2007-11-23 10:56:48 · 4 answers · asked by Crysis 7

I want to play video games on my computer ( for example world of warcraft...even though that's not what i want to play) so how much mem, etc. should i get?

2007-11-23 10:36:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous