Other - Hardware - April 2007

i have just got a new sound card, i was wondering if it would use up RAM space,
i may need to get some new RAM cards

2007-04-14 05:46:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-14 04:16:51 · 4 answers · asked by gruz 4

my keyboard is not working how can i boot the cd thru mouse?

2007-04-14 03:48:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking of getting a DDR2 Ram. But i was wondering, is there a lot of difference between DDR2 800 and DDR2 667? I was refering to those normal rams but not those extreme rams. And i saw 2 brands, Patriot and AData. So which one is better?

2007-04-14 03:25:01 · 1 answers · asked by rollbread 2

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8202946&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050069&id=1166840382480
If not what would i need to do to make it one?

2007-04-14 02:45:05 · 2 answers · asked by MrNoLeaf 2

yesterday, i removed one of extra RAMs and restarted my computer. but it didnt start and after long time, i found out that hard disk wasnt detected by the cpu.
i tried it on other computers and same problem was faced!
i also noticed regular sound coming from it!
Can anyone please help with it!
i went to the service center and they told that its of no use now and i'll have to buy new one!

2007-04-14 02:26:56 · 12 answers · asked by amitbhandari 2

my computer keeps giving a message that the virtual memory is low so it will shut down some programs. How can i stop getting this error, what should i do to fix it? someone help i'm getting tired of this error and find my work disappering right in front of my eyes. please provide CLEAR instructions. Thank you!

2007-04-14 01:48:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a ASUS A9250 128 AGPx8 Video Card (Powered by the ATI 9250 GPU) and i want to install Windows Vista Home Premium. Do I have to upgrade by Video Card to run Windows Aero Glass? my computer has these specs:
OS: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Motherboard: Intel D865PERL
RAM: 512MB DDR400 (Will buy another 512 module
tomorrow.)
Video Card: ASUS A9250 128 AGPx8 Video Card (Powered
by the ATI 9250 GPU)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.0GHz (Prescott)
DirectX: 9.0c
Can my pc run WIndows Vista Home Premium w/ Aero Glass or do i have to upgrade my video card?...
I was thinking ATI Radeon 9600....Does this have Pixel Shader 2.0?

2007-04-14 00:15:47 · 3 answers · asked by Carlos Antonio C. Albornoz 1

2.4 Celeron chip, GeForce 4 MX 4000 video card, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP

2007-04-13 22:25:46 · 4 answers · asked by Krazi3 3

Need to replace my son's CPU. Looking for something reasonable that will give him the memory, speed and graphics needed for gaming. Any suggestions? Cost?

2007-04-13 21:20:09 · 5 answers · asked by Rabbit 5

Here's my setup:
Athlon 64 3200+, 512mb (pc3200 400MHz) x 2 (1GB total) of RAM, some 10,000rpm hard drive, dual-monitors, no background apps running.

Today I finally upgraded my video card from a PNY GeForce 5950 Ultra (256mb 8xAGP) to a PNY GeForce 7600 GS (512mb 8xAGP).

I ran World of Warcraft, and the frame-rate was still averaging about 30fps at 1280x1024. When I run WoW, I have about 256mb of physical RAM still free, but my CPU is usually between 90-100% usage.

However, even when I lower the resolution, and my CPU usage is between 80-95%, I only get a few frames better.

Is my CPU bottle-necking my system when it comes to running WoW? Surely the 7600 GS is superior to the 5950 Ultra ... right? And what else would help to increase my system performance? (Remember I'm using socket 939 so I can't get too fancy of a processor.)

Thanks for your help!
Derek

2007-04-13 20:46:17 · 9 answers · asked by Derek 4

BIG CPU

2007-04-13 17:57:56 · 3 answers · asked by Francis M 1

2007-04-13 17:43:32 · 12 answers · asked by rohan s 1

My computer has been acting funny for a while....When I start it up it says "Smart failure predicted on hard disk 0 Hitachi_DK23FA-80-(PM) Immediately back-up data and replace your hard disk drive. A failure may be imminent.
Press F1 to continue.
It says that everytime I restart. Lately it has been shutting itself down and saying "Operating system not found" On a black screen.
I know a little about computers but not this much! I am assuming my hard disk drive is my C: drive..Correct?
I know this thing is going to crash eventually, but works for now. (kinda)
I found this website and I was wondering if I should get a "bare drive" and if that is what I need.
http://www.drivesolutions.com/cgi-bin/shop/ug2store.cgi?command=listitems&kind=sol&pos=0&type=itemid&itemid=sol1657
I ran it on PCpitstop.com and it said my C: drive was having issues. Should I get a Bare Drive? Or what?
I need my computer for school and can't afford a new one!
Thanks in advance.

2007-04-13 17:26:37 · 7 answers · asked by MyOpinionMatters 4

OK, I bought 8 little fans and I want to know if there is a way of connecting all of them together with a single power supply, if the answer is yes, I don't know witch one I need I don't understand any of that tech langauage like DC, AC, AMP, Db or CFM just tell me what to ask for at my electronics store.

Here are the SPECIFICATIONS:

94 CFM
12 VDC
Draws 0.35 AMPs
4 hole flange mount on 4 1/8" centers
5 blades
41 Db
Size 4-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 1-1/2"


Thanks a lot!!!

2007-04-13 16:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by MACRON 2

Can somebody tell me in layman's terms about AMD CPUs and motherboard?

What is the difference between AMD and Pentium? Also, can programmes developed for AMD be used in Pentium motherboard. Also are devices, such as hard disk or RAM cards for the AMD motherboard compatible with Pentium motherboard? Can I use a RAM card made for Pentium motherboard in a AMD motherboard? Does AMD motherboards also use SATA sockets?

Are there any differences that I should take note of?

2007-04-13 14:52:00 · 2 answers · asked by Wonder 2

2007-04-13 14:48:54 · 1 answers · asked by Drill ANWR 2

my current virtual memory settings for my C: drive are...Initial Size (MB)--384 Maximum Size (MB)--768. My system RAM is 256 MB.

2007-04-13 12:59:45 · 6 answers · asked by double.delta 2

it starts and gives me a screen with stats about the drive(A:/, C:/ , RAM) just like usual but it doesn't do anything , it can't start up.
By the way some one unplugged it while it was running windows update, is this the problem? or is it a hardware or software problem?anyother thing i can do?
(Windows xp, SP2, 192 MB RAM, 15GB Hard drive, 700Mhz processor)
I really need help

2007-04-13 12:43:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

PC was giving to me told add it needed was a Graphics card how do tell what one they took out the old one

2007-04-13 11:03:47 · 3 answers · asked by ozzmanb 2

i currently hv broadband on my pc with a speed of 2.7mbp. for eg. if i buy a router with the lowest speed will that change the speed of my broadband?? it shouldnt right cos thats the speed im given.

2007-04-13 10:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by elle66 1

What is better for a video card? PCI Express 16x or PC! Express 1x or AGP?

and why?

2007-04-13 10:38:00 · 3 answers · asked by hyperion 2

Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz 800MHz 4MB Skt 775 Dual-Core CPU

or

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz 1066MHz 2MB Socket 775 CPU

What is the difference between dual-core and Core 2 Duo?
What makes the one you think is better, better?

2007-04-13 09:39:58 · 4 answers · asked by hyperion 2

Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz 800MHz 4MB Skt 775 Dual-Core CPU

or

Intel Pentium 4 3.4GHz 800MHz 1MB Socket 478 CPU

honest answers please, and nothing like "the pentium 4 duh its faster" I can see the speed, but which one will perform better

2007-04-13 08:57:41 · 6 answers · asked by hyperion 2

I need your help. I live and minister in the Philippines, so trying to find help over here is next to M-pozible and my SSA disability is small.
1. I forgot to do a proper shut down.
2. When I turned it back on it went to a black screen that said sorry but.......it then gave me the options of starting in "Safe mode, along with several other modes.
3. No matter which one I chose it would blank out for about 5 seconds and come back to the same screen with the different modes to choose form.
4. I took it to an internet cafe they tried putting one of their hard drives in mine and it did the same thing.
5.Then they took my hard drive and hooked it up to another computor to save the information from mine so they could try reloading windows.
6. When they hooked mine to the other computor it ran "scan disk" and then it saved.
7. They put hard drive back in mine to reload but it worked fine then.
8. It would not run scan disk on mine, but it had before when I forgot to shut down.

2007-04-13 08:56:03 · 2 answers · asked by Rev R 4

have another tower that was "left" to me. Is there anyway, I can transfer all my "stuff" from the slow computer to the other one? I need lots of details, as I'm not too hot on the tech!!
Thank you for your time.

regards, cruisin'

2007-04-13 08:23:16 · 6 answers · asked by cruising 1

While downloading multiple things like free programs from websites my computer goes to the blue screen. Would this be caused by my motherboard or my processor?

2007-04-13 08:16:34 · 11 answers · asked by matt 1

These are 7600GTs, which one should I choose?

XFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150182

or BFG
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143049

2007-04-13 08:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by mr_fantastic 2

I just bought a new external samsung 100gb HDD abt 7hrs back. The guy at the store formatted it n everything. The HDD is inside a A1 Pro casing n is connected to my computer through a USB2.0 cable.

although the light on the HDD is on, (not blinking) green in color, my computer is not detecting the External HDD.

i have gone to control panel n gone to device manager, tried to detect changes in my computer, tried installing new hardware, and even plugged into all 3 of my USB ports in my computer.. none of the above seems to help..

please help me!!

2007-04-13 05:50:07 · 4 answers · asked by jessifikation 1

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-04-13 04:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by Francis M 1