Hardware - December 2007

2007-12-25 10:04:20 · 3 answers · asked by bluenose 1 in Printers

For me, I like AMD the best. I know intel processors are a little bit better in performance but, AMD's performance per price is GREAT!

What about you?

2007-12-25 09:55:48 · 10 answers · asked by Crysis 7 in Desktops

My wife thinks that flat panel monitors are not safe because the radiation comes out of the front, instead of the back in old monitors. Is that true? Are there any other safety issues?

2007-12-25 09:44:32 · 5 answers · asked by nickjmo2002 1 in Monitors

Is it a brand of computer or a different type of computer? We got one for my Dad and i just need to know if there it varies in it's operation. Thanks

2007-12-25 09:23:46 · 7 answers · asked by purple dove 5 in Add-ons

In simple terms please. Thx!

2007-12-25 09:19:12 · 16 answers · asked by cat4prowl 1 in Other - Hardware

These are the specs of mine, and i think my computer can run smoother with higher detail than it should... anywho -----V
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8538843&type=product&id=1188558584689

Mine
Card name: ATI Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x5B60)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200

this is the search i used, you could probably see a better/cheaper one? :p
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~q70726f63657373696e6774696d653a3e313930302d30312d3031~~cabcat0500000%23%230%23%2311a~~cabcat0507000%23%230%23%233b~~cabcat0507001%23%230%23%231z~~nf398%7C%7C566973696f6e54656b&sc=abComputerSP&sp=%2Bbrand+skuid&usc=abcat0500000

2007-12-25 09:09:48 · 4 answers · asked by Fire-Contained 2 in Desktops

I cant seem to able to get sound on my laptop..device drivers shows all working...still no sound...whats up here?

2007-12-25 09:05:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-25 08:48:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a Dell Dimension XPS with dual video output card (VGA and DVI), and I have an IBM T61 Thinkpad with advanced mini dock. I currently use a KVM switch to use a single 17 inch VGA monitor keyboard and mouse between the two systems.

I want to get a new 22 inch DVI monitor to share between the systems. Is there a KVM switch which will allow me to use my old 17 inch VGA and the new 22 inch DVI in order to have a dual monitor system between both the T61 (in the advanced dock) and my Dell desktop?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

2007-12-25 08:47:10 · 1 answers · asked by Mike P 2 in Monitors

----- Initializing Renderer ----
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
Attempting 44 kHz 16 bit [Windows default] sound
----- R_Init -----
Getting Direct3D 9 interface...
Pixel shader version is 0.0
Vertex shader version is 0.0
Video card or driver doesn't accelerate transform and lighting.
Video card or driver doesn't support high-quality polygon offset.
Video card or driver doesn't support the required stencil operations.
Video card or driver doesn't support UBYTE4N vertex data.


Error during initialization:
Video card or driver doesn't support UBYTE4N vertex data.

how can i fix it?

2007-12-25 08:46:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

The graphics card I want to get: Saphhire ATI x1950 Pro AGP

My PC Specs:
Dell Dimension 8300
Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz
2 1/2 GB RAM

Also, I am going to buy a new power supply for my computer, will a 500w power supply be sufficient for the card?

2007-12-25 08:43:26 · 6 answers · asked by Sean Smelly 1 in Add-ons

2007-12-25 08:41:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

When ever I try watching a DVD on my computer it says "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer." Where would I get this decoder? Would it be in my dell Operating System CD?

I have a dell dimension E521

2007-12-25 08:32:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My brother gave me his fairly new laptop and im trying to clean it up but not sure what all to do to it. please help thanks

2007-12-25 08:19:59 · 10 answers · asked by xxpop4nyxx 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

im a righty!! :[[[

2007-12-25 07:49:39 · 3 answers · asked by Bee 3 in Add-ons

When I try to run the game, I get an error message telling me that separate alpha blend is not supported by either my card or my drivers. I have the latest drivers installed. Can this be fixed or do I need a better card? If so, any suggestions for a good, inexpensive card that is better than the fx 5900?

2007-12-25 07:48:34 · 4 answers · asked by tazdvl_31 2 in Desktops

I have a emachine computer model i'm not sure but it was like a 800 dollar desktop kit with a moniter and all anyway i had this computer for a year now and like 3/4 of that year the fan on the side of the computer gets very loud during games i minimize the game it stops i open it up it does it again, the computer runs perfectly fine it can handle all my games with no probelms it just seems that my computer fan on the side is working really hard and noisy in the process, could i buy a new good computer fan for that part of my computer that could be less loud?

2007-12-25 07:02:59 · 5 answers · asked by John 1 in Desktops

I have an HP laptop with integrated webcam. How do i use the webcam? the help information is rubbish and i dont understand....?

2007-12-25 06:56:12 · 0 answers · asked by boredperson 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

generally speaking which computer is better to buy intel core 2 duo E4400 or an amd athlon 64 X2 3800???

2007-12-25 06:53:35 · 3 answers · asked by was up 2 in Desktops

2007-12-25 06:51:32 · 1 answers · asked by Pao L 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

nti cd & dvd maker isn't working properly, and nero is taking forever to put on here. I own a lap top with windows vista on it if you need to know that information.

2007-12-25 05:40:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Our tv has only RCA plug and it is hooked up to the laptop but all we see on tv is black and white.

We have already tried different resolution settings on laptop and also have updated the graphic card's drivers but still useless and everything on tv is still back and white.

what can we do to have it with color ?

Many thanks for your help

2007-12-25 05:19:29 · 1 answers · asked by uighi s 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My DVD burner doesnt play dvd movies. It reads it but when i tell it to play dvd's it says, "Error Pl4014: Playback failed due to an error with the audio subsystem. Your currently installed auddio driver may not be fully compatible with DirectX..." I have a Dell Latitude C640.

2007-12-25 05:18:31 · 1 answers · asked by Earl M 2 in Add-ons

Hi and Merry Christmas! My new PC i just got will not sync with my monitor. When i turn on the computer the monitor will not display anything. It acts like it is in sleep mode or somthing. The green and yellow light blinks but nothing is displayed. Please someone assist. Thank you. Much appreciated.

2007-12-25 05:11:57 · 4 answers · asked by LiL DemKo 1 in Monitors

Is there a way I can uninstall things on my computer to make more room on my RAM? Or is this something I need ot purchase? I'm trying to install a program for my son's new digital camera for Xmas, and the program says there's not enough RAM. The required amount is 245, and I think it says my computer only has 120. How do I check where the RAM is on the computer?

Thanks for your help

2007-12-25 05:10:51 · 0 answers · asked by argamedius 3 in Add-ons

I bought one for a notebook by mistake. Before I open the package I wanted to make sure it would work. It is a logitech v220. The computer is a Sony Vaio.

2007-12-25 05:10:35 · 2 answers · asked by Michy 2 in Desktops

When i turn on the computer this message appears:
The Primary IDE master Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range.
A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem.

What does this mean? Has my hard drive reach its Life Limit? Is it Death?

Also is noisy and loud when is working and also slow.

2007-12-25 04:55:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-12-25 04:54:09 · 9 answers · asked by z 1 in Add-ons

2007-12-25 04:42:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

how do i know wich to buy this is my first time buying and there are plenty diferent types to buy like the 6600 pci express or the 5x pny geforce 6600 gt apg some 1 plz help me out i wanna play my gears of war

2007-12-25 04:41:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons