Desktops - December 2007

I just got a new computer, and want to take the best care of it, and i have a very loud stereo system behind it and want to know if thats bad. It vibrates my desk and when I put my hand on my computer, i can feel the vibrations through the case.
let me know,
Dylan

2007-12-26 12:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by Dylan 1

This idea really bothers me because if true and DOD and DOJ can do it even if they have to have a manual any computer literate 6th grader should be able to play havoc with any system so equipt.

2007-12-26 11:26:49 · 4 answers · asked by kohl69varton 2

I just want it to be a little bit higher! I dont really want it to affect my temperature because its pretty high when idle (43) and goes up to like 55 max.

2007-12-26 11:12:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

my monitor goes to sleep but my tower is still on

i just installed the xbox 360 extender and i turned on some kind of away mode by mistake during setup that lets my 360 still have access to windows media player without having computer on. but i think it also makes my computer stay on just making it a little more energy efficient

so if that is the problem how do i turn off the away mode?

2007-12-26 10:31:53 · 7 answers · asked by EuroSkater 2

My old computer died (RIP) and I just got my new one. There is a possibility that my old hard drive failed, but I want to know if it would be worth it to try installing it on the new computer to see if I can recover any of the old files? If it is worth a shot, what should I be aware of?

Pertinent issues:

old hard drive was the primary drive on the old computer. I would not want it to be primary drive on the new one, obviously.

Both computers have windows xp operating systems. Does that help or hurt?

Any way to install the drive externally or it would have to be internal (the old drive was internal)

would I need any special tools or cables or anything to do the installation?

Would installing the old drive invalidate any warranties on my new computer (Dell)

Is there any easier way to do what I want without installing the old drive, keeping in mind my old computer doesn't boot anymore?

Thanks for your thoughts. Happy New Year!

2007-12-26 10:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by Piggiepants 7

Im getting this new video caed and it says 256 mb DDR3 but my computer has regular DDR ram is it still compatible?

2007-12-26 10:05:31 · 4 answers · asked by dabluvseggs@sbcglobal.net 2

Ok i have a Intel Core 2 CPU 6300@1.86GHz
1.86 GHz, 3.25GB of RAM

I am wanting to overclock it to make it go a little faster i know it might break but i dont really care about that ha ha i just want to know a program that will work with my computer i tried to go to the bios but i could not figure out how to overclock it can someone tell me the easiest way that i can do that or get info on it thanks a lot i have a Intel DP965lt motherboard if you need to know that any help would be helpful thanks

2007-12-26 09:44:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i Built a computer all the right ways.... connected all the wires to the wright place and when building i even used a anti-static armband .

Finnaly i finished....i pluged it in and pushed the power button.......nothing.... i tried to reset all the parts...re connect all the wires..but still nothing...this computer cost a lot and i dont want to put it to waste..

2007-12-26 08:59:09 · 7 answers · asked by drummer_alec 1

2007-12-26 08:48:36 · 14 answers · asked by someguy 2

I've currently got broadband with BT, and my other 2 children can connect wireless via there laptops, but as for the 2 desktops, I can't connect unless I use the ether cable.
Am I doing something wrong, or do I have to buy any additional wireless keys? as I have for the laptops.

My brain is in a pickle, any help will be gratefully appreciated, plus it will keep the kids quiet abit longer til problem is resolved.......lol

Thanx

2007-12-26 08:46:15 · 9 answers · asked by dirtyangel 2

Lets say the hdd is 500GB, They don't create a single partition which happens to be almost 500GB, right?

2007-12-26 08:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by Unbreakable 4

i'm having trouble with my CPU fan getting stuck, so far i'm hoping that it's just stuck and not a problem with the actually power connection on the motherboard itself. there anything i can use to get it moving again?

2007-12-26 08:17:52 · 6 answers · asked by crimson_wolf_17 3

I have two DDR2 Ram sticks at 512 MG each and I want to buy a 1 gig to boost my performance. I have checked the specs and it is compatible with my hard drive. my question is can i just stick the new ram in beside 512's?

2007-12-26 06:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 05:20:22 · 7 answers · asked by AZEEZ Y 1

do i have to open up my computer case and physically look at the PSU to find out how many Watts my power supply unit is?
will it have a sticker or label somewhere that will tell me?

or is there some easier way in windows XP control panel to find out.

thanks is advance (i will open it up if i have to)

2007-12-26 04:14:24 · 4 answers · asked by expletive_xom 7

2007-12-26 03:22:57 · 5 answers · asked by tonya M 1

I have a Dell 4600 series with Windows XP and I want to reformat my computer and I know there are different ways to do so. I'm not looking to run some anti-virus programs or anything like that to fix the problems. I want to completely start from scratch. What's the best way to do it?

2007-12-26 03:20:35 · 4 answers · asked by Cole Cash 1

I have P4 2.8 GHz in a case with a fan on the side and 4 fans in the front. How should I configure the direction of the air flow through the case for the most effecient cooling? In through the side, out through the front or vice versa?

2007-12-26 02:01:41 · 2 answers · asked by neohioguy1962 5

I accidentally clean my external hard drive and deleted all my old back up files; i tried to restore it but it doesn't have any previous restore point.... HEEEEEEEEELLLPPPP!!!!

2007-12-26 01:07:53 · 3 answers · asked by crod 1

...what will I have to replace when there's no memory left. I have 1.41GB virtual memory and 730.00MB available memory

2007-12-26 00:55:54 · 3 answers · asked by muffer_3 6

I have a trojan virus worm32.NetSky on my Dell desktop computer. My Norton AntiVirus is current and I have also the Yahoo spyware and also Super Antispyware, but still got this virus. I wanted to reset this computer even before this, but can't do it with the original discs that came with it or any other that I have, so can anybody tell me how to do this? I want to completely erase everything from this hard drive and start over.

2007-12-25 22:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by pjstus 1

My friend has an XP Disc.
My computer is currently running windows 98 S.E. With a pentium 2 processor and 128 MB Ram and 2.68 gb free space on C: Drive.
So Can I Upgrade?
And Does it Has To Be A Certain "Upgrade" disc or any windows xp disc. Because i haven't checked for sure, i just know he used it to install Xp. And will it delete my saved documents?

2007-12-25 16:44:11 · 9 answers · asked by yokubakura 2

My computer is a custom-no-idea what's been put inside it. I'm thinking about selling it but i dont know what kind of info i should put in the ad. Such as the RAM and e-Geforce 6300 video card.

2007-12-25 16:40:54 · 11 answers · asked by yup 1

I want to buy a motherboard but there is one thing I do not get. When you buy a motherboard, does it only come with the motherboard itself or is it supposed to come with the little chip also called as "cpu" or processor thingys attached? I thought u were supposed to buy them separately like ATX motherboard and a Intel Core 2 Duo separately. Also, does it come with the video and sound cards attached to it? Do u have to buy them separately and put it together? If yes, does any video card or sound card go with any motherboard? I have just recently gained interest on computer parts and I am going to build my own desktop. I want to know more about computer hardwares to become better at it. Please help me understand motherboards and if they come together or not?

2007-12-25 16:37:15 · 9 answers · asked by I want to be 165 xD 2

I've had some graphic card woes lately...I think it's time I get a new card. My pc's fairly old, running xp, soon to be dual-booting vista as well. Both OS are 32-bit, whatever that really means. I'm searching around for an inexpensive cheap video card, and a difference. One card is 32-bit, the other is 64-bit. The 64-bit card looks all around better, but is what does that 64-bit memory or whatever really mean? Does it matter? thanks for answering and Merry Christmas

2007-12-25 14:49:40 · 4 answers · asked by basketball25 2

I have a 6 or 7 year old dell inspiron desktop PC and it runs fine but it runs extremely slow because of the RAM its got 256MB or ram and a Intel Pentium 4 Processer and It really needs a RAM upgrade and I want too know how much I would be able to upgrade the RAM without Frying the Mother Board and I was planning on adding one GB and possibley taking out the 256MB so all i want to know is what would be a safe upgrade amount thanks

2007-12-25 14:19:00 · 10 answers · asked by saladfingers84 2

Hi there! i have so far gone through 4 PCs in less then a year , one of the reason is that i only download free virus/spyware , firewalls to protect them with, the other reason is that i really do allot of internet surfing everywhere and anywhere, last but not least i dont really know much about computers, anything that i do know i have learned right here, the things that i want to be able to do with the pc are= read mail (hotmail), download info from the net, download movies/clips,buy and sell on Ebay, will i be able to do those things with Ubuntu? will i be able to surf the net the way im used to with windows?My pc info is windowsXPpro verion 2002, pentium4 , cpu1.80ghz,504 gb RAM, 18 gb hard drive , thank you

2007-12-25 14:15:36 · 10 answers · asked by leonard 4

Ok my stupid little cousin was over yesterday and completely rearranged the little icons down at the bottom of my screen on my Mac computer! It's bugging me so bad that they are out of place and I can't remember how they were originally!
So anyone with a Mac please tell me how all the icons are supposed to be arranged because mine are all out of place and it is driving me insane!!!

2007-12-25 14:03:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a pretty old"hp pavilion mx 90" desktop (I am 13, it is actually my parents') with ...
19.1 GB memory on the C:\ partion, 8.57GB is free
Windows ME edition
256 MB RAM
AMD Athlon processor

that was just to demonstrate how truly ancient this computer is..
They will not sell it, so what I need to know is where I can buy a RAM upgrade, 512MB at least, for very cheap,(I can buy online) and if it would be worth buying a new processor and Windows XP or if we should just get a whole new computer.

I also need to know where to find cheap laptop RAM, maybe about 1GB

Another thing...
If I get a new laptop, different than above, which brand should I get, regardless of the price,(please nothing un-realistic ex. dell with 3.4gb ram, 3GHz dual core processor, ect)
And where should I purchase this laptop?

2007-12-25 13:34:16 · 6 answers · asked by s3klyma 3

I am about to replace my computers basic chassis with a new gaming case. It is a Emachine t6414, and uses a 300w power supply. The case I have bought comes with a 450w power supply, but there are rumors that it dies a lot. If I install the new power supply can it potentially destroy the computer and make it unusable? Should I use the old 300w supply, use the free 450w or buy a new 400w that is garenteed to work? Thanks.

2007-12-25 13:30:41 · 6 answers · asked by Bill S 2