Hardware - December 2007

Hey, I'm looking to buy an external hard drive to store music and a lot of videos just in case my computer asplodes, but I don't know what deal to buy online though since I'm not sure if the product is any good or if it's worth the price. I'm looking to spend less then 100 dollars, thanks in advance.

2007-12-12 18:52:48 · 6 answers · asked by Annonymous 2 in Add-ons

i'm buying a 8600GT video card, my question is are all the makers basicly the same. i'm looking on newegg.com at one that is 256MB, GDDR3 but its by a maker that i've never heard of. the reveiws are good for it. i would assume that they would still be held to the standard of the NVIDIA. right? any suggestions on makers?

2007-12-12 18:36:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anti*Star 2 in Add-ons

I want a 500gb external hard drive that would be able to play videos and music with ease. Anything under $250 preferably.

2007-12-12 18:05:29 · 1 answers · asked by 10TimeAuthor 2 in Other - Hardware

what is the average lifespan of a desktop computer before you have to change it?

2007-12-12 18:02:12 · 11 answers · asked by sharedaccount 2 in Desktops

2007-12-12 18:01:59 · 4 answers · asked by derek 1 in Other - Hardware

Can I install a second drive inside my machine to continually back up the first, in case it fails? I a Core Duo machine running XP SP2.

My whole business is on the machine and losing that data would be devastating.

2007-12-12 17:56:04 · 2 answers · asked by wcowell2000 6 in Add-ons

I have a gateway MX6128

1.50 GHz
Intel Celeron M
248MB of RAM
XP Home

I tried a bunch of hardware cleaners/antispyware/antivirus(ccleaner, windows defender, adaware, windirstat, auslogics disk defrag, avg, spyware doctor, ect.)

I think the problem is my RAM. Should I upgrade it? and if yes, 1GB or 2GB?

2007-12-12 17:47:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm a high school student and looking to buy a laptop. A fairly cheap one, in the $700 - 1100 range (NZ currency) but not a mac.

It would be for playing some games, a medium amount of music but mainly stories and assignments.

What are things that I should look out for when deciding?
And could someone explain some of the basic techinical language?
Lol I feel like a noob.. :P

Whats the minimum amount of space I should buy, in your opinion?

Oh! And what's the difference between a notebook and a laptop?

Please and Thank You [:

2007-12-12 17:46:01 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Where would I find a laptop for under the 800 dollar mark for courier delivery to QLD brisbane, I want to buy it online for the best price and i want a 200gb hard drive or more and it should be cheap cheap cheap!!!

Also why are laptops called notebooks sometimes ??

2007-12-12 17:45:15 · 4 answers · asked by Elsanto diablo policeman 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a macbook laptop and I need to use a dell 1100 printer with it. I have tried again and again to download drivers and everything else. Any help is appreciated thank you!

2007-12-12 17:41:16 · 1 answers · asked by esro 2 in Printers

-On average, how much RAM should Windows Vista Home Premuim take up, using McAfee (which is a huge memory hog).

Right now with no applications running besides McAfee and sound etc in the backround, I'm using between 800-1100 MBs. Is this normal?

-Also I find that my processor sounds like it's working really hard for the first 5-10 minutes after bootup, then goes back to normal (quiet). McAfee does take a while to load, but only like 1-2 minutes. So why does my PC sound like it's working for the first 5-10 minutes and then quiets down? (NOT the fan; the processor).

-Also, how do you make Windows Sidebar (where the weather, clock, pictures are) stay there? When I turn off the computer and turn it back on, it's not there and I have to turn it back on myself.

Thanks.

P.S. My specs are:
- 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz
- 256MB NVIDIA Geforce 8600GTS
- Intel QUAD Core Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (Quad is supposed to be good for multitasking...)

THANK YOU!

2007-12-12 17:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by mark 2 in Desktops

I just got a new laptop the other day. I used to have a desktop. There's an sd card slot and a pc card slot. I use an sd card for my digital camera, but what can it do for my laptop? Also what is a pc card slot? And how do I get wireless internet on my laptop....does my internet service provider have to do it for me?
Sorry for all the questions. I just don't know! Ten points to whoever answers all my questions first.

2007-12-12 17:29:56 · 9 answers · asked by cafc2005 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

Iam planning to buy one laptop from Korea. will it cheaper? In addition whtether the OS and other installind cd will support english version? Also i want to realize about the service ? is it worth in india.

2007-12-12 17:21:23 · 2 answers · asked by Jack 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

what is the most important diffrence between dual core & core 2 duo?

2007-12-12 16:58:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have the Sony Vaio VGN NR 180 E/W. The Front Side Bus (FSB) is 667 Mhz. In consideration for the memory upgrade (it has Vista with only 1 GB of Memory), should I get the 800 Mhz even though the FSB is only 667 Mhz? I do not wish to go inside the BIOS. Thanks for your help!

2007-12-12 16:52:13 · 1 answers · asked by fpineda101 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

ok im looking for a computer under 800 bucks , i dont need fancy things just something that can handle photoshop and basic stuff.. i was looking at the dell , the one that comes in colors.. thanks

2007-12-12 16:50:42 · 5 answers · asked by unsure24 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

my comp has a 3.46 Ghz Celeron D using 775 socket, and has a 800 Mhz FSB. I am upgrading to an inter Core 2 duo, E4500 2.2 Ghz, running at 800 Mhz FSB.( http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=SEARCH&Ntt=Core+2+duo&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&D=Core+2+duo&Ntk=All&product_code=52856237 )

according to this site:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00910113&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3377251&lang=en#N873
my computer ( an SR5010NX) will be able to upgrade to this processor. I just want to know what I will have to do if my BIOS doesnt recognize it... thanks for any help! this is my first time replacing a processor.

2007-12-12 16:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

What special hardware would be needed to make it 64 bit? Does it depend on the processor, memory or something else? An advertisement says its running Vista 32 bit AERO experience. Does it mean that 64 bit can not be installed.

2007-12-12 16:38:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

well i ordered my very first build last week. And well only a couple had arrived today which was the psu, case, mobo. I wanted to test the fans and psu so i connected it to the mobo. I connected the mobo to the case/psu but the mobo did not include any screws but the case did. So i used the screw but i didnt know at the time that i was suppose to use the golden risers i thought i could use them as the screws. So i placed the mobo on the case. Am i screwed? IM really scared and i wont really know until i get the rest of my stuff tomorrow. THe case is ... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208009 oh and i also had to hold it from the bottom because the anti static bag was tight but i did ground myself before i did

2007-12-12 16:37:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

which is a better processor for LAPTOP
turion x2 of 1.6 GHZ or intel core 2 duo of 1.6 ghz ?
i play a lotof games .. will both give same performance ? which is beter ?

2007-12-12 16:33:06 · 9 answers · asked by greatjinesh 2 in Other - Hardware

Hi, I'm thinking about getting a newer cpu for my Acer Aspire 1642WLMI notebook currently i got a Intel Pentium M 740 and my chipset is " System Information
Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML Memory Controller Hub
Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML Express Processor to DRAM Controller - 2590
Motherboard: Acer, Inc. LuganoII
CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.73GHz"

2007-12-12 16:32:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i try to power on my computer but my monitor does not show anything. my keyboard does not light up my power button does not show the light it has. my hard drive light does not turn on either. all i hear are the fans and the hard drive spinning. what could be my problem

2007-12-12 15:28:36 · 1 answers · asked by javiernevarez19932003 1 in Desktops

brand, model, reasoning, etc

2007-12-12 15:15:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to buy graphics card/video cards with 128MB and 2GB og RAM...which should I buy? How much are they? And where can I get them cheapest?

I need it for The Sims 2 game....so if anyone has ideas on which to buy...it would be much appreciated to help me out.

2007-12-12 15:03:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

like gigs and price, where

2007-12-12 15:01:05 · 4 answers · asked by ekim_nroht 1 in Add-ons

I need to get more memory or ram for my computer to play the sims 2 game.. does anyone know how i can find out how much i need or what do i need .. is it ram or memory..


oh yea .. and if you could tell me do i need to use the brand of the sysytem ram or memory.. and what should i be looking for to make sure i got the correct thing.. MGHZ or what

2007-12-12 14:57:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-12-12 14:52:19 · 1 answers · asked by riserchristine 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

k so i was searching the web on where to buy this for Christmas or Boxing day until i notice there isn't just one, there are a ton powered by different companies so which one is the best and cheapest at the same time. I am planning on getting cod4 too, which one would run the best and not overheat?

2007-12-12 14:46:52 · 7 answers · asked by Dan V 1 in Add-ons

2007-12-12 14:41:39 · 5 answers · asked by Henry B. 3 in Add-ons

Ok after my last post... People said my computer sucked
Here Are The Facts

Hp Computer
AND athlon 64X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.00 GHz
4 GB of RAM
180gb of harddrive
Nivida GeForce 6150 LE
Windows XP

What would be a new good processor for me to get... It has to be Intel because it runs better for me. Under $125?

What would be a good graphics card? Price?

2007-12-12 14:34:23 · 11 answers · asked by null 4 in Desktops