Desktops - December 2007

i'm trying to flash my bios because i've ruined it. i have the .rom file and awdflash.exe, how do i make a bootable cd from these? i'm running vista 32 bit and i have no floppy drive, just a cd/dvd burner. any help is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-15 07:20:13 · 4 answers · asked by Leo B 4

my friends computer is over run with viruses so i decided to back up his computer.. he has no control panel in his version of xp!! so my only option is to flash the harddrive and reinstal the os.. how do i go about doing this i know i might have to use comand prompt so i was wondering what i might have to type into comand promt to flash the computer..

2007-12-15 07:05:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

which processor?

2007-12-15 06:40:57 · 1 answers · asked by Logical Rationalist 4

http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=14039&category_id=483&manufacturer_id=0&tid=0761345-09191-6

i need to know if this is a full tower case.

thanks

2007-12-15 05:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, I build a computer at dell and I want to know your ideas or thoughts. Below is the info. I would also like to know if I can play Call of Duty 4 with it.

PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 (2.2GHz, 800 FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® XP Professional with re-installation CD
MEMORY 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 320GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
OPTICAL DRIVE 24X CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive
MONITORS 19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
VIDEO CARD 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO
SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive Included
My Software & Accessories
SPEAKERS Dell AS501PA 10W Flat Panel Attached Spkrs for Analog Flat Panels
ANTI-VIRUS & SECURITY No Security
PRODUCTIVITY Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD

2007-12-15 04:03:19 · 3 answers · asked by Exploremore 3

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3496495

2007-12-15 03:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by mac nut 1

Its mostly just slow when I try to visit any websites with pictures or video or any other media. the best example would be the homedepot website. I can never get it to load.

Would my computer run better if I bought more memory for it?

Her are my computer stats:

Manufacturer: eMachines
Model: T3638
Processor: Intel Celeron CPU 420 @ 1.60GHz
Memory (RAM): 1015MB
System Type: 32-Bit Operating System

I believe the Graphics card is: Intel Graphics Media Accelorator Driver


So does anyone know How I can make my computer run a bit better? I want to be able to play online games like WoW....more memory and a better graphics card maybe?

2007-12-15 03:10:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a desktop with the following configuration:
System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service pack 2

Computer:
AMD Athlon(™) XP 2200+
1.80 GHz, 768 MB of RAM

Video Card:
MSI Nvidia Geforce4 MX440
64 MB DDR
Video-In/TV-Out
Dual VGA

Motherboard:
MSI Nvidia Nforce 2 Chipset Basede
K7N2 Delta
DDR Dual Channel 400
AGP 8X

I would like to upgrade due to inability of video card to process newest games: FEAR, Battlefield 2142, etc.

What do you suggest to achieve this goal? I am a novice with knowledge enough to install memory, video cards, etc., but not enough knowledge to configure anything without help.

Thanks for your help.

Roger Shaw

2007-12-15 03:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by Roger S 1

I have an HP Pavillion 8160 that was given to me. There is one problem. It will not power on. So i took the side off and noticed that the wires to the power button, green , and yellow light were not plugged into the motherboard. I have tried to plug them into the spots on the motherboard with no sucess because there are not enough spots for all three plugs.

Dose anyone know how i can fix this or a website that can help me fix this problem. I have tried HP,com with no sucess.

2007-12-15 01:42:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 00:44:35 · 5 answers · asked by savannahnben1989 1

I was wondering if I'd notice much difference in my daily PC playing, Mostly world of warcraft, Crysis, Guitar Hero 3, UT3, etc. I was looking to Upgrade my CPU from an AMD Socket 939 3700 San Diego single Core, to an AMD socket 939 X2 4200 dual core.

Heres my current Setup:

AMD 3700 San Diego, Single Core
1 gig Corsair value Select PC 3200 ram
Western Digital 80 gig HD
XFX Geforce 8800 GTS 320 ram

2007-12-14 23:02:23 · 2 answers · asked by Hughes 2

"it will take you 1 hour to build the computer but it’s the things after that, that are the hardest part" once i have built the computer how hard is it to actually get everything on it and working? Thanks Karl

2007-12-14 21:23:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have the following setup:
P4 2.4B GHz (Northwood-B, 533MHz, 512KB L2 cache)
MSI MS-7031 (ATi Radeon 9100 IGP + ATi SB300)
DDR400 256MB*2
ATi Radeon 9550 128MB DDR by Asus
Hitachi 250GB SATA2 HDD 8MB cache 7200rpm
LG Super-Multi DVD Drive PATA
Win XP Pro SP2

thing is, XP can be installed properly,but it will either hang at the login screen, or 5 sec after i ve logged in. i ve tried using different sets of RAM (tried 3 pairs) but it remains the same. plugged the hdd to another computer and it ran fine... now i am really unsure wat is the problem here. hope someone can enlighten me

thx in advance

2007-12-14 20:41:00 · 4 answers · asked by Astria 3

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-a6200n-Desktop-PC-A6200N/sem/rpsm/oid/192796/catOid/-12962/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

is 2 gig of ram fast if i dont really play games.
also is my pc 64 bit or is it possible with mine.
and last can this multitask well

2007-12-14 20:29:51 · 8 answers · asked by subs r de best 4

2007-12-14 19:03:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Both would cost me $1000 AU I just want to know what one I should get. I'll be playing games like crysis, cod4 and CS: S

The rest of my specs will be...

Antec 900 (case)

P5N32-E SLI

Q6600 (2.4)

nForce 680i, Socket 775

2GB 5-5-5-12 Corsair 800

GPU???

PCI-E 16x

DVD-RW

320GB SATA2 (might get a westen digital 500gb)

750W PSU

Vista Prem 64Bit

MS H&S Trial

Thanks.

2007-12-14 18:41:35 · 7 answers · asked by Gwap 3

Basic question, I am debating between both and I don't know which one to get. Please give me feedback on experiences if you have one of these.


Thanks

2007-12-14 16:47:29 · 3 answers · asked by Mark R 2

I have asked this question before and still can't get my Intel Core 2 Due to work. I have Windows XP and only one core is working. When I cun cpuid it finds the core 2 but says one is disabled. I have an ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium moutherboard and is "Intel Core 2 Ready."How can I get them both up and runing? Thanks.

2007-12-14 16:13:50 · 8 answers · asked by Nautilus 3

Dell mentioned a data transfer cable? Is this possible? I also heard about programs you can buy to do it. Which is the best. If all I am concerned with is the Pics on the PC can I transfer them with a memory stick. Only have 56k and cant copy them to a disc all i have is floppy.

2007-12-14 15:32:23 · 7 answers · asked by paul m 2

2007-12-14 15:14:49 · 5 answers · asked by Antonyo 1

2007-12-14 14:47:20 · 6 answers · asked by blondie 1

how do I re-install internet explorer I have hp windowsXP

2007-12-14 13:30:12 · 4 answers · asked by cc's bad 3

I am going to be buying a computer tomorrow for myself, and I'm not sure where the best place is, I have info on what kinds of computers to get and what to stay away from so I'm good there, Just not sure where I should be getting it. No online stuff please, actual stores (not their websites, either.) Thanks!

2007-12-14 11:41:37 · 10 answers · asked by Eve M 1

I keep hearing that a Mac is more intuitive, easier to use, etc. Is that true, and what are the differences between the two? Also, how do I know if I have a PC or a Mac? I think I have a PC, and it's easy to use, so that's why I'm asking. Thanks;

2007-12-14 11:29:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never built my own pc before, and have had a look on ebuyer.com for components. I want to stay around the same price; are there any issues with/alternatives to this combo?

Thank you!

Processor - 135650 - £53.36

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Socket AM2 2.3GHz Energy Efficient Socket AM2 L2 1MB (2x512KB) Cache Retail Boxed Processor

Graphics card - 126985 - £66.99

MSI 8600GT Silent edition 256MB DVI HDTV PCI-E Graphics Card

Motherboard - 131187 - £39.65

MSI K9N Neo-F V3 Socket AM2 nForce560 7.1channel audio ATX Motherboard

Hard drive - 124228 - £62.24

Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATA II 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM

Case - 128045 - £70.99

Antec Sonata III Piano Black Quiet Mid Tower Case - With 500W EarthWatts PSU

Memory - 98708 - £27.01

Corsair 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 675MHz/PC2-5400 XMS Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL4(4-4-4-12) Heat Spreader Lifetime Warranty

DVD RW - 127410 - £17.97

LiteOn LH-20A1S 20X SATA DVD±RW/DL Black Bare Drive - OEM

2007-12-14 11:02:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

As I was trying to figure what one to purchase, as I needed more space and did not have much money and also I already applied for finicing for it and sent my sighed fnical agreement, but wanted to know if I did not make a mistake?

2007-12-14 07:47:22 · 4 answers · asked by Queenbee 1

topic, do i have unscrew the metal plate to get in to the fan? cus when i open the tower i see everything but the fan.
pc is a dell and has a green box over something, i see the ram graphics card etc.

2007-12-14 07:25:41 · 4 answers · asked by gamefax99 1

I will get maybe a good half an hours work in and then my PC shuts down. It either won't start back up when i try to start or will make it to my profile and then shut down again. I thought that maybe it was over heating but the PC isn't even that warm. Please help?

also, when it restarts, a error report message comes up that says, "Windows has just recovered from a serious error" i send the error report but the problem comes up as "unknown".

can anyone help??

2007-12-14 07:19:22 · 11 answers · asked by Jacob S 1

How do you compare?

2007-12-14 07:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by I like pizza 3

when i turn it on it just loads and then says the c mos date and time is not set and i want to wipe out the whole computer and reprogram windows xp it is a sony vaio trinitron and i need it for school can anybody that knows anything about computers please help me ? :):):):):):):):)

2007-12-14 05:36:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous