Hardware - December 2007

2007-12-20 05:16:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently ordered a set of CD's, but they do not seem to recover the computer. I've been told I may have the wrong set. I got 11 recovery cd's, does that sound right? When I run them, either they fail to partition the drive, or they start a recovery process, but can't read some of the files on the CD's (and by some I mean most). Hp support is a complete bust. Can anyone help?
Thanks

2007-12-20 05:05:24 · 2 answers · asked by dschwar5 2 in Desktops

The graphics card in the computer is an nVidia Riva TNT2.
I some how accidently changed the refresh rate of my monitor to 100 mhz when My crappy graphics card can only support 60mhz . And now my monitor is all fuzzy and has slanted lines across it. Also the screen appear as though it "scrolling" from right to left really fast.

If I was to get rid of that graphics card and put a new one in, would the problem be solved and the refresh rate reset to the lowest setting(in my case, 60 Mhz)? or is there another solution to this problem other than getting a new graphics card?

2007-12-20 04:38:59 · 3 answers · asked by demonfish1556 1 in Monitors

Intel pentium d 935 CPU 3.2 GHz dual core
2 GB of DDR2 RAM
Geforce 8500 GT 512 MB graphics card
ASUS P5VD2-MX motherboard
250 GB harddrive

2007-12-20 04:32:05 · 8 answers · asked by xdarklightx21 1 in Desktops

2007-12-20 04:21:00 · 3 answers · asked by rishi saxon 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am planning to change my video memory to manimum dvmt in phoenix bios utility. But when i enter bios i did not see what settings the websites told and it does not look like what the other websites took screenshot of. I need to press advaced button to change video memory, but I do not have 'Main, Advanced, Power, Boot and Exit' in the menu but rather 'Main, Security, System Configuration, diagnostics and exit'. Here is what other websites took the screenshot of phoenix bios.. http://www.computerhope.com/help/phoenix.htm Why is it not the same? Is my version wrong? Or i cant change the settings?

2007-12-20 04:03:09 · 2 answers · asked by SKyLaR 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can I just put peroxide on a qtip and brush gently between my keys? I dont think I have alcohol.

2007-12-20 04:01:54 · 3 answers · asked by .:IhateHank:. 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I made this at dell.com $1.499 I'm open to other suggestions as well

My Components
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6850 (4MB L2 Cache,3.0GHz,1333 FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Digital Cable Support edit
MEMORY 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 320GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache edit
OPTICAL DRIVE Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability edit
MONITORS 19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor edit
VIDEO CARD 512MB Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT edit
SOUND CARD Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music edit
KEYBOARD Dell USB Keyboard edit
MOUSE Dell Optical USB Mouse edit
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive or Media Reader Included edit
WI-FI AND MODEM 56K PCI Data Fax Modem edit
My Software & Accessories
SPEAKERS Dell AS501PA 10W Flat Panel Attached Spkrs for Analog Flat Panels edit
ADOBE ELEMENTS STUDIO Adobe Elements Studio for XPS™ 420 edit
ANTI-

2007-12-20 03:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by richiejr11 2 in Desktops

It happens even with speaker when they are turned on. One can hear a typical sound. Why is that?

2007-12-20 03:53:09 · 10 answers · asked by Dia 5 in Monitors

Alright, I really need a good gaming keyboard / mouse. I've got a logitech wireless set and they're just not doing it for me... Wireless is a lot less responsive, and the keyboard's not sensitive enough. The only thing I like is that the logitech mouse has two side buttons that are easy to roll your thumb down to hit rapidly and in order (Something very helpful in a few of the games I play.)

Can anyone reccomend a good wired set?

2007-12-20 03:46:13 · 3 answers · asked by Aqua The Fox 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-20 03:17:44 · 11 answers · asked by smiler 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-20 02:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by MaldivesLive 2 in Add-ons

of a computer game? i am using a laptop and there is a button that says "insert" and then it says "(prt sc)" i thought that was the print screen button, but apparently not. i have tried using that button by pressing "control" and that, and it doesnt do anything.

2007-12-20 02:04:26 · 5 answers · asked by jesse kay 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I HAVE BT BROADBAND WITH ITS OWN ICON AND I HAVE IT INSTALLED ONTO A DESK TOP.I HAVE JUST INSTALLED ONTO A LAPTOP AND THE LAPTOP USES INTERNET EXPLORER RATHER THAN THE BT SOFTWARE.HOW DO I CHANGE THIS SO ITS USING BTS SOFTWARE?

2007-12-20 01:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by D H 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-20 01:36:21 · 5 answers · asked by Problem 1 in Other - Hardware

im going in for a new PC so heres my question
should i buy the 8600GT with the 512MB and ddr2 or
the 8600GT with the 256MB ddr3??

all i wanna do is i wanna play all the new games like crysis and medal of honour modern warfare and bioshock and all

im willing to buy two of them and SLI them so which 2 of those should i buy
PLS HELP

2007-12-20 01:25:09 · 8 answers · asked by sahit 1 in Add-ons

2007-12-20 01:11:24 · 10 answers · asked by south sid eprincess 1 in Other - Hardware

which one of these is better for the computer? and why?

thanx

2007-12-20 00:57:31 · 17 answers · asked by Matt 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

Through various annoyances, I've stayed with Windows Vista - but this issue is going to result in my laptop taking a dive from a window any minute.

I have an Acer Aspire 5052 laptop (AMD64, 2GB RAM, ATI Mobility X1100 (256MB shared memory).
I've hooked it up to my external 22" LCD screen and it just sits there flickering away.

I thought it might have been an issue with the screen until I used a 'live' Linux CD (XUbuntu 7.10 64-bit).
Windows starts the flicker as soon as the POST screen has gone, while Linux is behaving perfectly.

I've updated the very latest drivers for my graphics card from ATI. I've tried changing the amount of memory the system shares.

Unlike other threads I have read, this problem is constant. It is not reduced by altrering the resolution and I am incapable of chaging the refresh rate from the 60Hz setting (not that LCD is affected by this).

2007-12-20 00:56:57 · 2 answers · asked by psymonj 2 in Monitors

2007-12-20 00:56:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

which perform better and why?

2007-12-20 00:48:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-12-20 00:22:35 · 3 answers · asked by bozz 1 in Printers

It prints out in very small print i have to use a magnifying glass to see the print .Can anyone help me alter the print to larger print so i can see what im reading .thanks.

2007-12-20 00:12:02 · 3 answers · asked by maz 2 in Printers

My computer running XP and 3.1 ghz has both SATA and PATA (IDE) connections with the existing, and has to remain, harddrive being IDE. I perceive that there is not as it is just plug'n play. However, am I right?

2007-12-20 00:09:02 · 3 answers · asked by rinfrance 4 in Add-ons

I use Hard drives often. While they are plugged in can I just UNPLUG them and PLUG in another one (into my USB Port) or must I shut down?

I've tried right-clicking on the drives before removing them (thinking there would be an option for Eject Drive) but such an option doesn't exist. So my next best step would be to unplug them and plug in another one but I don't want to damage the drives.
Thanks

2007-12-19 23:17:56 · 2 answers · asked by Mr P 1 in Add-ons

10 or 15 years ago it seemed like photorealistic, immersive VR was right around the corner. They had VR games at the mall, movies and TV shows incorporated VR elements into the plot, VR gloves were being demonstrated. The industry was full of promise, What happened?

2007-12-19 22:09:47 · 2 answers · asked by AmigaJoe 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-19 21:13:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

How can I print Glossy cardstock Flyers like some stores have?

2007-12-19 20:09:40 · 2 answers · asked by arturo h 2 in Printers

I have burnt a DVD with nero maybe version 7 or higher. It worked on my other friends' pcs but didn't on the pc of my that friend. What should be the problem?

2007-12-19 19:16:01 · 9 answers · asked by tanmyboy 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-19 19:03:51 · 2 answers · asked by adnan a 1 in Laptops & Notebooks