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| Subject | Date Asked |
| emails | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: You helped me very professionally in the past with other subjects.. I wonder if you can please ... A: Depending on how many people we're talking about, you could blind-carbon-copy (bcc) all of them the ... | |
| strange icons on files' icons in Windowos Explorer | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Yes, you are right, the DVD burner is next to the Diesel flash drive so probably I dragged all the ... A: In that case, I would simply go into the "Files to be Burned" view and remove anything present - to ... | |
| strange icons on files' icons in Windowos Explorer | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I will try again. In Windows Explorer C; Program Files (x86)/Info Select ( A PIM program that I use ... A: These icons do not seem to be part of Windows - they are likely the result of a 3rd party ... | |
| intermitant boot | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: This is actually a follow up to my last follow up in order to clarify my actions. We wrote: ... A: This is the "proper" technique for powering the system down. In response to your earlier question - ... | |
| secondary hard drive issue | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: My computer in an HP Pavillion Elite m9000t running Vista Ultimate. Because of various issues I have ... A: No, what you're describing is not only technically impossible, it violates your EULA with Microsoft. ... | |
| RAM | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm interested in buying more RAM for my laptop (Samsung QX411) but I have no clue what kind of RAM ... A: Assuming we're talking about this system: ... | |
| LCD hardware | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 22 inch LCD monitor MODEL: VS11446 which is not cracked, has a fine connection in the video ... A: Never bridge a fuse in such a device, this is incredibly dangerous. Your monitor is damaged and ... | |
| DVD does not display. | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: Bobbert: Greetings. My new desktop with Windows 7, seems to be working for the most part. But when I ... A: It's likely an issue with the media playback software or codecs; try downloading and installing the ... | |
| MOTHERBOARD UPGRADES | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Here are the tech spechs: -- Gateway D845GRG Motherboard - 1 vacant AGP slot supporting ... A: There will be little to no benefit with the Pentium 4 upgrade, from the data I can find the board ... | |
| asus p5sd2-vm | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: 8 - 3ghz Thanks A: Straight from Asus, CPU support list for your motherboard: ... | |
| internet connection | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: Hey Bob, I thought you suggested not to start a new ticket for this question, however I hope you ... A: Torrent downloads dropping an Internet connection is not an unheard of occurance - this can either ... | |
| BSOD | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: i had a computer built a while ago and have been having a pesky issue with it all along that has now ... A: Power supply would be my first guess; it's under-spec'd for the machine (this is unfortunately a ... | |
| No BIOS when Booting | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Bobbert: This may be another easy one for you. When I boot my system or attempt to restart, the ... A: Your system is actually relying on the BIOS to run POST and load Windows XP, I'm guessing either ... | |
| Computer Problem | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: ) I have a gateway 500X computer -it's 8 yrs. old but it's been running real good. Lately it ... A: Have you opened the system and cleaned all of the internal heatsinks? Following that, I would try ... | |
| Computer Problem | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: ) I have a gateway 500X computer -it's 8 yrs. old but it's been running real good. Lately it ... A: This very likely could be a damaged power supply, as the stability issues are often attributable to ... | |
| dead laptop | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: My sister-in-law has a HP Pavilion dv7 laptop, product #FS131UA#ABA with an AMD Turion X2 RM-70 ... A: I'm unsure what device you're speaking about - do you mean the VGA connection from the laptop? ... | |
| dead laptop | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: My sister-in-law has a HP Pavilion dv7 laptop, product #FS131UA#ABA with an AMD Turion X2 RM-70 ... A: Depending on the type of hard-drive, you will either need a SATA cable, or a 44-pin IDE to 40-pin ... | |
| dead laptop | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: My sister-in-law has a HP Pavilion dv7 laptop, product #FS131UA#ABA with an AMD Turion X2 RM-70 ... A: First off, I wouldn't spend $400 on a repair, unless this system is very new and cost a few thousand ... | |
| windows wont start | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I put together a computer and installed windows 7. after the install it restarted and began to load ... A: Faulty power supplies can cause no end of "odd" issues, including random restarts and random ... | |
| windows wont start | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I put together a computer and installed windows 7. after the install it restarted and began to load ... A: I would like to know more about the power supply in your system, generally this kind of "endless ... | |
| Lost my start button! | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: First of all, thank you very much for volunteering on this site! I have an HP Pavilion dv9500 ... A: Try pressing Ctrl + Esc or the Windows key, things should re-appear. If your taskbar still does not ... | |
| Booting problem | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: When I boot up my PC it says 'Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected ... A: I would need to know a bit more about your machine - such as the hardware specifications ... | |
| Case fans | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought two new case fans, the Cooler Master R4-C2R-20AC-G and the Kingwin CFBL-08LB, and ... A: You only want to connect the molex OR the 3-pin fan connector, not both - you can damage your power ... | |
| Booting Computer Error Message | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate all the help I can with this. Let me start from the beginning. So I start my ... A: You're probably getting the "Floppy disk fail" error because your system lacks a diskette drive, but ... | |
| moving my computer while running | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: i move it from place to place while runing i have a desktop computer so i moved the case while ... A: Depending on what you mean by "moved", no there is no problem doing this - if you drop the machine ... | |
| Water in computer | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: someone spilled.....Sprite in my laptop and it won't boot up...is this solvable...It tries to ... A: Generally speaking when conductive liquid is spilled into a computer, proper procedure is allowing ... | |
| LAN port down | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: sorry that I had to ask, I myself is a software developer. but this is out of my comprehension. ... A: Have you tried replacing the ethernet cable in question? Is there any device between the cable modem ... | |
| upgrade of HP laptop | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a HP lap top with intel Celeron M processor,512 RAM and windows Xp as OS. 1.Can I upgrade ... A: Without knowing more about your laptop (such as model information), I'm only able to provide you ... | |
| recovering photos from Vista backup | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: After wiping my hard drive clean and restoring my files from a regular Vista Home Premium backup, my ... A: If you stored the photos in My Photos or similar through the default path, you deleted them when you ... | |
| MEMORY MYSTERY! | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: COMPUTER MEMORY MYSTERY (Can you figure this out?) I have an HP Pavilion dv7-1245dx notebook ... A: No your issue is unrelated to the recovery partition, which is simply a partition on the system disk ... | |
| Hardware, Processors, Video Cards, Games | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Okay, so I will be buying this setup: AMD Phenom II x4 840 Ati Radeon 5550 HD 4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM ... A: I would need more information regarding "stock cooling"; the factory heatsinks that come with the ... | |
| Dell MB Post Failure | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I have recently begun having problems getting my Dell Dimension 9100 to pass Post and boot. ... A: You may be able to replace the board with a new BTX mainboard, assuming the power supply is ... | |
| Hardware, Processors, Video Cards, Games | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Okay, so I will be buying this setup: AMD Phenom II x4 840 Ati Radeon 5550 HD 4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM ... A: The Source engine titles will have no major performance constraints with either the suggested ... | |
| Hardware, Processors, Video Cards, Games | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Okay, so I will be buying this setup: AMD Phenom II x4 840 Ati Radeon 5550 HD 4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM ... A: Unfortunately the specifications of the system you've listed will not handle most of the titles ... | |
| File can't be deleted | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: On my desktop I have this file which can't be deleted. I have tried several times to delete it but ... A: Generally an mpg file will not pose a threat, as it mpg is part of the MPEG standard ... | |
| File can't be deleted | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: On my desktop I have this file which can't be deleted. I have tried several times to delete it but ... A: This may be lost in translation, by "rebooting" the machine I mean simply restarting or power ... | |
| retrieving lost data! | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: help! please tell me you can answer this. i just came back from india, and wanted to upload my ... A: Realize that the drive letters, such as "C" or "D" are arbitrary - they do not represent the ... | |
| Old Computer New TV Question | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I own an old Gateway Destination system that is using a WIN98 First Version OS, recently the 32" CRT ... A: Your computer isn't, at least in modern terms, up to the task of movie or video playback - even DVD ... | |
| Old Computer New TV Question | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I own an old Gateway Destination system that is using a WIN98 First Version OS, recently the 32" CRT ... A: I would have to advise that you upgrade to at least Windows XP for security reasons, if you intend ... | |
| Broken PC | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm guessing this is a problem with the motherboard but I'd like a second opinion. I have this ... A: I wouldn't say your diagnosis is inaccurate, however I would try a few things before we chalk it up ... | |
| Sound | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Hey there. I wasn't sure if this is your area but i thought i'd ask anyway if thats okay. Problem is ... A: Yes they should play correctly, however they likely have some form of copy protection that prevents ... | |
| CPU upgrade | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an Acer Aspire desktop with an Intel dual core 1.6 GHz CPU. I recently purchased An Intel ... A: I need more information about the chips in terms of actual model information; LGA 775 is an ... | |
| cpu problems | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: ok i have a 9 year old system and it was operating fine until a couple weeks ago it started to make ... A: Can you be more specific about the blue screen, such as an error code or error message? What are you ... | |
| Which is the Best Performance Hard Drive? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Western Digital Caviar green specification 1TB 64MB Catch but rpm ? (maybe 5600 according some ... A: Cache and RPM are relative factors in terms of a disk's performance, so you shouldn't be trying to ... | |
| DDR3 Burnout | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a 2G memory stick burning out 1/2 way? My (Vista)task manager says in ... A: The other function that could be allocating this 1GB of memory would be an on-board graphics ... | |
| DDR3 Burnout | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a 2G memory stick burning out 1/2 way? My (Vista)task manager says in ... A: No that isn't physically possible. Which version of Vista do you have, 32-bit or 64-bit? Microsoft ... | |
| CPU upgrade for Dell Inspiron 531 | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a dell inspiron 531 desktop and I would like to upgrade to a faster CPU. specifically I am ... A: Ah, I don't consider used markets when I look for products, as consistency is not guaranteed. The ... | |
| CPU upgrade for Dell Inspiron 531 | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a dell inspiron 531 desktop and I would like to upgrade to a faster CPU. specifically I am ... A: Something along that line, yes, however I cannot suggest that upgrade either as those chips have ... | |
| CPU upgrade for Dell Inspiron 531 | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a dell inspiron 531 desktop and I would like to upgrade to a faster CPU. specifically I am ... A: This is likely not possible, as Dell does not list any AMD Phenom processors in the support ... | |
| Mother Board | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I was using an Intel dual core 3.0 GHZ 3H5A588 mother board with 512 MB ram. My computer would ... A: I would need substantially more information about the system in question - the information you've ... | |
| slow & freezing PC | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: my desktop if frequently freezing up (randomly - while word processing, emailing, browsing web etc) ... A: AVG 2011 can be quite resource intensive, so it may simply be the reality of the newer anti-virus ... | |
| RAM/Motherboard | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: - Computer: Desktop (Tower) - ACER Veriton M460 R01-A3 - Operating System: Windows XP Pro, Version ... A: Have you tried clearing the CMOS? Additionally, one of the DIMMs may be bad, however you aren't ... | |
| upgrading my cpu on my emachine | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: i have a emachine t3265 i adding 2 gigs of ram to it but i also want to upgrade the cpu processor ... A: Unfortunately, based on the age and design of your machine, I cannot suggest adding 2GB of memory ... | |
| A computer mystery | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Bobbert Hope you've been doing well. Ever since I've purchased a new wireless Microsoft mouse for ... A: Well, I would agree with your intuition regarding the local shop - sounds like they're just trying ... | |
| Hardware, software, or both? A real puzzler... | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: For the past week, I've been wrestling with my HP a6437a Pavilion desktop. (2008 machine running ... A: Well, working through your (rather complete) troubleshooting, I can tell you a few things to help ... | |
| failing power supply? | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a fairly old eMachines T3256. Started having random reboots and shut downs a month or so ago. ... A: Could be the power supply, could be the mainboard. From memory, eMachines systems should use ATX ... | |
| upgrading CPU | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: to start with i have a Lenovo ThinkCentre M52 8113 D1U original specs can be found here ... A: I wouldn't bother with any of those chips - they're all a few years out of production and will not ... | |
| Which graphics card should i go for and will it fit in my motherboard ? | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a intel core2duo e4500 2.2 ghz, 2 gb of zion ddr2 ram, intel original d945 gcnl board , 250gb ... A: I would not suggest using your existing PSU, look to buy something more appropriate for your system, ... | |
| RAM help | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought 1gb of RAM for my hp zv6000 computer. It already had two 256mb of RAM. I had to ... A: There is nothing to fix, Windows is utilizing more memory for itself to store things like cache, ... | |
| RAM | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm purchasing a laptop. The one I'm looking at, in its description, does not tell me directly how ... A: Looking at a configuration available from Amazon, the system would appear to come with either 4 or ... | |
| RAM | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm purchasing a laptop. The one I'm looking at, in its description, does not tell me directly how ... A: Quite frankly that doesn't tell you much - simply that you could install a maximum of 12GB of DDR3 ... | |
| Upgrade from a VIA Motherboard | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Bob: I have a desktop with a VIA Motherboard with 2 EIDE cables...one EIDE cable with 2 hard drives ... A: You're basically limited by your requirement for 2 PATA/IDE channels on your new motherboard - ... | |
| Motherboard testing | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: if i connect only 20 pin connector of smps to motherboard without processor,RAM,hard disk or any ... A: This is not suggested as the board itself cannot boot without the microprocessor installed, you do ... | |
| Upgrading CPU on laptop | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an extra CPU (intel core 2 duo) from a macbook pro (early 2008). But that laptop broke down ... A: From a generic Aspire 5610 spec-sheet, here: ... | |
| computer help please! | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: 1)Backing up to a USB stick is Ok for a single computer, but how is an entire network backed up? 2) ... A: There are may solutions for both of your questions, I'd need more information regarding your ... | |
| QuickBasic does not "see" my phony printer | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to use an old Toshiba Laptop for a demonstration for students and need to generate a ... A: I'll be honest with you, the equipment you're dealing with is a little bit older than I'm used to ... | |
| Laptop power question | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering your opinion on two things. Do you think it is good or bad to mainly keep a laptop ... A: In many cases that isn't accurate, unless you're turning the device on and off very rapidly (like a ... | |
| Laptop power question | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering your opinion on two things. Do you think it is good or bad to mainly keep a laptop ... A: Generally I would suggest turning the machine off when not in use, as it uses less power (which can ... | |
| New computer | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Intel P4 3Ghz, 2Mb cache. Intel P4 775 Motherboard with 1GB DDR2 memory and 160GB Hard ... A: Again, as I said, the memory increase will not allow modern titles to run on your machine - you're ... | |
| New computer | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Intel P4 3Ghz, 2Mb cache. Intel P4 775 Motherboard with 1GB DDR2 memory and 160GB Hard ... A: The graphics adapter upgrade is not compatible, as per Fujitsu's specifications, the memory upgrade ... | |
| questions about RAM | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony Vaio (model PCG 7184L, I'm pretty sure that's not necessary to put in, but it can't ... A: Firstly I'd like to ask what operating system you're using - this can determine if you can even make ... | |
| Overclocking graphics card | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: how would I overclock an Intel HD accelerator graphics card in a pentium laptop? the new pentium not ... A: First off, the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) included with your laptop is not a "graphics ... | |
| UPS | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Would it make any difference if I use a UPS with sine-wave output and a UPS with a square-wave ... A: I think you're getting a few terms confused here, it's alright, allow me to go back and clarify: ... | |
| computer wont boot up | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I push the on button and it begins to make the usual noises. About 3 seconds into the startup it ... A: The board's CMOS battery could be dead, given the period of inactivity - look at replacing that ... | |
| UPS | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Would it make any difference if I use a UPS with sine-wave output and a UPS with a square-wave ... A: Your friend seems to be spot-on - the sine-wave output is generally found on a higher end unit, such ... | |
| sata help | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I did post to another Person and they helped me. But when I went to ask a Fallow Up a window told me ... A: The original SATA specification specifies 1.5Gbit/s which corresponds to roughly 150MB/s, which ... | |
| Increasing Hard Drive Capacity | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have swapped around different hard drives on my PC without any trouble in the past, now I want to ... A: Without knowing anything about your hardware you can't determine it's limitations, although ... | |
| RE: I need more imput as to your answer, please see answer below | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Expert: Bobbert - 9/15/2010 (Previous) Question i have a pentium 4 with SdRAM with a speed of ... A: Your descriptors are relatively vague, this could be as simplistic as running a virus or spyware ... | |
| hardware and GB's | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: DO you know which is the two might be better quality? 8GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333HMz 42xGB ... A: You're confusing unrelated concepts and "42xGB" sounds like gibberish (it would represent 42GB, not ... | |
| upgrading ram | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a pentium 4 with SdRAM with a speed of pc133MHz and with 3 slots; 2 of which is SDRAM 256 MB ... A: You're entirely limited by the system's memory controller and physical connectors - only SDRAM will ... | |
| Hyper help | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Am I right that all types of Hypertransport Transmit 16 Bit at a time? What I mean is I know they ... A: DDR stands for Dual Data Rate - which means that data is sent on both the rising and falling sides ... | |
| Hyper help | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Am I right that all types of Hypertransport Transmit 16 Bit at a time? What I mean is I know they ... A: No, HyperTransport specifications vary by application per available standards as defined by the ... | |
| PC Failing to Boot | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a mercury 478 motherboard with Intel Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz processor and 1 GB DDR RAM, The ... A: Yes the system cannot boot with that jumper in the "clear" position - that is normal (and I don't ... | |
| PC Failing to Boot | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a mercury 478 motherboard with Intel Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz processor and 1 GB DDR RAM, The ... A: Your voltages are all within range, and your battery looks to be good - ensure that any jumpers or ... | |
| wattage | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: One computer I want to buy is 350 watts and another 460 watts. What does that mean in terms of ... A: You're equating unrelated terms - wattage is a measure of power, it can only relate to power ... | |
| wattage | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: One computer I want to buy is 350 watts and another 460 watts. What does that mean in terms of ... A: Are you referencing the two machine's power supply specifications, or their stated AC consumption? ... | |
| CPU fan run amuck | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: We have a Dell Dimension 8400, about 5 years old, that is used almost daily. The computer was last ... A: Here's a step-by-step from Dell to perform the procedure: ... | |
| lightning strike | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Trying to fix a friend's Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop. He was on it when a lightning surge went ... A: Short answer: there are no "quick tips" in this case. Long answer: There is likely no discrete ... | |
| Rendering System (BOXX TECHNOLOGIES) | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Do you know about BOXX TECHNOLOGIES (RENDER MODULES)? My name is Prasad, we deal with Multimedia ... A: Depending on the level of complexity of your renders, and the time requirements, you may be able to ... | |
| GT5622 cpu upgrade | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: what socket type do i have so i can find out what kind of CPUs i can upgrade to, ive searched ... A: From Intel's product page for the Intel 945G: "Supports Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, Intel® ... | |
| wireless on netbook | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago I bought a HP Mini 210 from Staples. I noticed that at home whereas my old laptop got ... A: Well, assuming things are installed correctly, I see no reason to doubt Staples' comments - ... | |
| maximum upgrades for dell dimension 9200 | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: how or can i upgrade my dell dimension 9200 with intel pentium d cpu and 2gb ram to intel core 2 ... A: Your system will support neither of those upgrades - as per Dell specifications available from the ... | |
| Hypertransport help | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I was looking on Wikapedia to see the specs on Hypertransport and need help understanding just a ... A: That deals with the "width" of the HyperTransport link - generally HT is available in 16 or 32 bit ... | |
| update RAM for Dell Pentium III | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I currently have two 64mb chips of Ram on my old Dell Pentium III. I bought a 512mb which was ... A: Well, I would need to know more about the machine you own in order to answer your question - such as ... | |
| Windows Startup Problem | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I give you so much credit for knowing your stuff about computers. Computer illiterate wife ... A: The "No Signal" message is unrelated - that is the monitor acting independently of the system and ... | |
| Windows Startup Problem | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I give you so much credit for knowing your stuff about computers. Computer illiterate wife ... A: Almost all of the errors you've described are entirely native to me - and they all sound like ... | |
| RMA question | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: (Sorry! This is a long story for a short question, but I thought it needed a setup ...) I bought a ... A: Well, this is definitely a new one - I've never heard of a manufacturer requesting the user's CPU ... | |
| Barebones Kit Upgrade | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Bobbert: I would like to upgrade my desktop with a barebones kit. I have 2 EDI hard drives and 2 DVD ... A: I'm not seeing the rationale for an upgrade - a few extra disk drives isn't enough to slow that ... | |
| SATA to AHCI | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: hey there, just had a new machine built: i5 750 Gigabyte P55M-UD2 board 4GB RAM ..(if those details ... A: With Windows XP you should probably just leave the setting "as-is" and not change to AHCI - unless ... | |
| Barebones Kit Upgrade | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Bobbert: I would like to upgrade my desktop with a barebones kit. I have 2 EDI hard drives and 2 DVD ... A: Well, there is no such thing as an "EDI connector" or "EDI hard drive", there are SATA, PATA (also ... | |
| reformat | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I re-installed Windows xp and accidently ran it to the G: drive and it keeps telling me I'm running ... A: You were not properly attempting to delete the partition - you were simply asking the XP ... | |
| reformat | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I re-installed Windows xp and accidently ran it to the G: drive and it keeps telling me I'm running ... A: Well, how much space did you partition for Windows? When you say "the G: drive" - do you mean you ... | |
| PC trouble | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Viruses, malware, Yahoo redirects, scareware viruses like AV Security Suite, XP Security... I was ... A: It may be easier for you to take the machine to a friend or local shop that is able to perform the ... | |
| ram or vram | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: hey is it better to get more ram or more vram for a laptop. i am in the architectural feild and will ... A: Quite honestly I would suggest neither of those systems for AutoCAD or other design applications - ... | |
| Core i5 750 Build | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: hey there bobbert i am currently waiting on a call-back (about part availability) for a pc I am ... A: Alright, honestly $150 for assembly isn't terrible, but you will have manufacturer warranties on all ... | |
| Core i5 750 Build | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: hey there bobbert i am currently waiting on a call-back (about part availability) for a pc I am ... A: I would like to know more about the power supply and other components if possible - 450W is ... | |
| Computer tripping arc fault breaker | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I started with an Electrician expert but he was unable to answer the questions. He suggested a ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not entirely sure if the problem lies with the AFCI or your machine - an ... | |
| computer freezes | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: i have had a Sony VAIO computer for about one year. It has worked OK without problems. I have ... A: The updates are flagged as required by Microsoft - Automatic Updates intends to install them to ... | |
| computer freezes | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: i have had a Sony VAIO computer for about one year. It has worked OK without problems. I have ... A: Did the update process finish appropriately? If the system lost power during that update you could ... | |
| computer freezes | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: i have had a Sony VAIO computer for about one year. It has worked OK without problems. I have ... A: If the system is less than a year old and still covered under the original manufacturer's warranty, ... | |
| PC trouble | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Viruses, malware, Yahoo redirects, scareware viruses like AV Security Suite, XP Security... I was ... A: Ensure that anything that is absolutely important is backed up (I would just burn anything you need ... | |
| cpu & hard drive replacement | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I had an emachine T6532 desk top that went bad "condensers on the motherboard went out" and I would ... A: I can tell you right now that this is impossible - the Athlon 64 uses one of a handful of AMD unique ... | |
| RAM Upgrade | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a HP a250n, unmodified from the factory. I want to upgrade the RAM from 512mb. The ... A: If HP is claiming 2GB as the maximum I would listen to them - the motherboard in your system is ... | |
| updating | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I found an Emachine t3265 in a garbage can and would like to get updating to the point of perfection ... A: Apologies for the late reply - this question was sent to me via the AllExperts Question Pool. Now, ... | |
| Photo Printer | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I currently use an Epson CX6000 printer. It was inexpensive and prints decent photos, but I've ... A: I apologize for the delayed response - this question was sent to me via the AllExperts Question ... | |
| PC Crashing/Freezing and Running loud | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know how I can fix my PC. It runs very loud sometimes, freezes when I try to play ... A: Sounds like its overheating and restarting/powering off as the result of thermal protection - try ... | |
| Motherboard BIOS Fault | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I have EVGA 132-CK-NF-79 Nvidia nforce 790i ultra motherboard. I am facing a problem that when I ... A: If the system is still freezing when you attempt to flash the BIOS to a newer version, that would ... | |
| network driver issue | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dell Latitude D520. Service tag DVM11F1. It was given to me by someone who bought it, ... A: If it can connect to the Internet, either connected via Ethernet or WiFi to your network, things ... | |
| Computer fan. | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a new Dell Inspiron I545-1125NBK desktop running windows 7. The default power setting is set ... A: Likely either the result of overheating/misreading of a sensor or a driver fault (The driver fails ... | |
| toolbar | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: That bar which is on the bottom of your computer screen with "start" down in the left hand corner, ... A: First right click on your task bar and ensure that there is not a check next to "Lock the taskbar" ... | |
| adding memory | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dell computer, about 5 years old, and would like to add some memory to it. I get warnings ... A: You would need to know what type of memory your system takes - I'm going to guess it uses DDR 1 (And ... | |
| adding more memory for a emachine | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: "I have an emachine (W3107) that came with about 540MB of memory. I've just added a 1GB memory ... A: Well, 540MB is not a possible value for a memory module (they only come in sizes which are multiples ... | |
| no display at start up | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm busy rebuilding a pentium 2 Asus cuv4x-c motherboard with a 866 p 3 cpu and no display at start ... A: Unless the memory is at fault I would say the motherboard is likely damaged if you are getting no ... | |
| memory | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My grand daughter uses our computer for homework and playing 'The Sims'. I think I need to add more ... A: You can add an additional hard-drive, and move data onto it (for example moving your saved ... | |
| memory | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My grand daughter uses our computer for homework and playing 'The Sims'. I think I need to add more ... A: Your system should have no issues with The Sims (at least the first iteration of the series) - what ... | |
| what to buy???? | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a hp dv6000 lap top; works fine for me but my son's games won't run on it eg. spore. Will ... A: Generally speaking laptops aren't ideal for high demand videogames, there are exceptions (notably ... | |
| Increasing RAM in Dell Dimension 2100 | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Bobbert, I have a Dell Dimension 2100 with Windows XP SP3 installed the computer is capable of ... A: The memory subsystem is very likely just unstable, causing a fault in the system's operation. Just ... | |
| internal computer names? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I admit my knowledge of computers is basically turn them on, turn them off, and surf the web. ... A: This is untrue and I haven't the slightest idea what this writer is on about. There is a local ... | |
| Intel i3 530 | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Bobbert, I can't get an answer from anyone telling me if the 'on cpu' graphics from new cpu's are ... A: Currently the "on CPU" graphics solutions are derived from Intel's GMA products, which are also ... | |
| Wondering why my FPS is lower after system upgrade | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: using a GPU benchmark called Furmark 1.8.0, I achieved a score of 3600 (the cumulative fps of the ... A: The overclock or memory settings may be unstable, leading to lower performance; the BIOS ... | |
| Increasing Maximum RAM capacity | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My laptop model is a Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811. [Intel Core2Duo PC2-5300 667] GM965 chipset. It ... A: Yes and no, Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit, depending on edition, can support FAR more ... | |
| pavilion A1630N no video | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: HP Pavilion A1630N / no upgrades from original factory setup. windows XP media. i bought this used - ... A: Could be a number of problems: - Bad mainboard - Bad memory - Bad CPU If you can test the ... | |
| External Hard Drive | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I want to buy an external hard drive for my computer,and I read somewhere online that you need to be ... A: Your system can handle any external drive which you wish to connect, and I've honestly no idea where ... | |
| Computer randomly reboots | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: ) I've had problems with my computer for months and months. I had a guy " fix " my computer about 5 ... A: This problem is either caused by a component overheating, or the power supply failing to meet the ... | |
| low memory | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a windows Vista PC purchased a couple of years ago. Recently I have been getting message that ... A: Honestly unless you need the storage, you can ignore the warning (or disable it); in the event that ... | |
| motherboard-ram compatibility | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: i have this relatively old model of motherboard GIGABYTE K8 TRITON. my PC 3200 memory was damaged ... A: JEDEC is simply a standards organization which sets, among other things, speed grades for DRAM, such ... | |
| RAM | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently got refurbished server for my PC System specifications are. Processor: Intel pentium dual ... A: I'm guessing not, but you'd need to know more about the memory in question, if both systems use DDR ... | |
| PC Boot - No Keyboard | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Acer Aspire E380 with AMD 64 x2 4200+. Switch on PC which gets as far as the Acer splash screen with ... A: If the system didn't work in the beginning, I would believe that to be indicative of hardware ... | |
| hardware problem | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a computer that continually reboots itself. I re-installed windows xp with the same result. ... A: Depending on the hardware in your system, the power supply could simply be underpowered or ... | |
| Should I add more memory? | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Bob - You answered my hardware configuration questions in 2007 when I was in the market for a new ... A: Yes your system should be "clean" with the software you have installed, I wouldn't worry about ... | |
| Should I add more memory? | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Bob - You answered my hardware configuration questions in 2007 when I was in the market for a new ... A: The "graphic program" is what I'm really interested in, in terms of processing load, Microsoft Word ... | |
| computer shutting down | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: how are you doing? I have been working on my computer and I have a question that maybe you can help ... A: If the system is able to run a bootable image for a decent period of time (I would suggest at least ... | |
| Computer build | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: im currently planning on building a new mid-range gaming computer. Ive decided on all of the ... A: Everything should work, however I would suggest a better power supply in terms of quality, not ... | |
| Processor + Video card Combination | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Which combination of NVIDIA card and Intel processor will be better on workstation? I am an ... A: Well, the CPU option in the first scheme is going to have considerably more processing power, which ... | |
| CPU, Motherboard or Ram | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: The Problem with the computer is that it was working fine and would be good for gaming ( Crysis, ... A: Honestly I'm guessing nothing is wrong with the system, none of the hardware is particularly "fast", ... | |
| RAM question | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a HP Pavilion DV5t-1000 laptop [Intel Core2duo 2.53GHZ | 1066FSB | 250GB 7200RPM | WinVista ... A: You can very likely install 4GB of memory, although you may not get 4GB @ 1066mhz (without a bit ... | |
| How to upgrade a sempron to a intel core 2 doe | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I got a Hp pavilion Slimline s5123w it has a amd sempron processor 3 gb system memory 320 gb hard ... A: If download speeds are the issue, this won't be influenced by the microprocessor directly, your ... | |
| How to upgrade a sempron to a intel core 2 doe | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I got a Hp pavilion Slimline s5123w it has a amd sempron processor 3 gb system memory 320 gb hard ... A: No, it cannot be "anything", it has to be an AM2+ compatible AMD processor, such as a Phenom II X4 ... | |
| How to upgrade a sempron to a intel core 2 doe | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I got a Hp pavilion Slimline s5123w it has a amd sempron processor 3 gb system memory 320 gb hard ... A: With your system, it will be impossible to upgrade from a Sempron to any Intel processor, as your ... | |
| Cannot access BIOS | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought a nice looking PC from an auction and was told that it may or may not work. When I returned ... A: The mainboard will have some form of branding on it, however minimal, look for a manufacturer logo, ... | |
| Cannot access BIOS | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I bought a nice looking PC from an auction and was told that it may or may not work. When I returned ... A: Aside from trying fairly common key combinations for the BIOS (ESC, Insert, Delete, F1 through F12, ... | |
| RAM and P3 CPU | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: My name is Scott Johnson, and I work as a self-employed Computer designer and builder. The computers ... A: Flight Simulator X is a much more demanding application, which a Pentium 4 will have considerable ... | |
| RAM and P3 CPU | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Scott Johnson, and I work as a self-employed Computer designer and builder. The computers ... A: Honestly this system will not run Flight Simulator 2004 under any circumstances, as the CPU doesn't ... | |
| pc shuts off by itself | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: my desktop started shutting off a couple weeks ago. it gradually got worse and now it wont even come ... A: Well, you can replace the mainboard battery for about a dollar (or less), so that would be the first ... | |
| Memory Mismatch | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased a new pc. Running Windows XP Pro SP3, downgraded from Vista. It came with 1GB RAM. I ... A: Actually, the memory is not being used "to generate video", it is shared between the system (the ... | |
| Memory Mismatch | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased a new pc. Running Windows XP Pro SP3, downgraded from Vista. It came with 1GB RAM. I ... A: Nothing at all is wrong with the system, this is simply a limitation of Windows XP's 32-bit ... | |
| convert a dell xps to 220 volt | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am moving to Germany and have no idea how to switch the voltage to 220 on my Dell XPS. Where is ... A: This will vary model to model, so I can't say with the provided generic information. My best ... | |
| Poor Performance | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I am forever trying to upgrade my PC to improve performance, but still is very slow and programs ... A: Could you elaborate a bit more on what you mean by "slow", any specific applications having issues? ... | |
| sleep vs hibernate | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: What's the difference? When I go to turn my computer off, I am offered these selections in addition ... A: "Sleep" likely refers to Stand-By, which is a low power state available on most machines, in this ... | |
| Dell Laptop Hard Drive | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I want to sell my Dell C400 Laptop, but over the years, I have put account numbers, passwords, etc., ... A: Reformatting the hard-drive and re-installing the operating system should be sufficient, simply take ... | |
| memory upgrade | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: is memory compatible from hp e-pc 42 to a hp pavilion a 230n also the hard drive can i mix and match ... A: It depends on what was installed in each system, if both use DDR, or DDR2, etc, they will be ... | |
| HP G6000 Laptop | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i bought a HP G6000 Laptop from staples back in December 2006, and since then my laptop has got ... A: There isn't much you can do if the system is overheating, thats more or less an issue with the ... | |
| CPU Change | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a homebuilt PC. It has an Abit SG-80 mobo designed for P4 or Celeron D LGA775 CPU with ... A: Honestly, I would just leave it be, Pentium 4's are quite hard to find, due to being considerably ... | |
| Processors | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been hearing a lot about SSDs, thought I should ask an expert on what the main pros and cons ... A: SSD stands for Solid State Disk, and is more or less a subset, or type, of hard disk drive (HDD). ... | |
| SLOOO Response When Down Loading | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: We have been suffering with the following problem “downloading "stuff" and opening some files is a ... A: It isn't a matter of the memory being "good" or "bad", its simply a matter of capacity, think of ... | |
| Is my PC overheating? | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a pretty nice gaming pc I built but it keeps freezing while i play call of duty 5. I can play ... A: What kind of cooling do you have currently, namely, for the graphics card and CPU? What temperatures ... | |
| Power supply reccommendation | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a COMPAQ PRESARIO 8000Z 8QSXE1 that needs a new power supply can you recommend anything ... A: There should be no compatability issues with that power supply, you'll likely need to use the 20Pin ... | |
| Power supply reccommendation | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a COMPAQ PRESARIO 8000Z 8QSXE1 that needs a new power supply can you recommend anything A: Assuming you're looking to replace a standard ATX PSU, I would suggest Antec, Enermax, or PC Power & ... | |
| speed issue | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Dell XPS 420 running Windows Vista Home Premium. The processor is an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, ... A: Do you have any anti-spyware software, such as Windows Defender, or Spybot Search & Destroy ... | |
| Laptop visual issue | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Well I am having issues with my Toshiba P105 laptop which ive had for over 2 years, im in the Navy ... A: Generally replacing the TIM on a CPU is not hard, you need a cloth to clean the previous TIM off, ... | |
| RAM upgrade gone wrong | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I am currently running XP-Pro on a Fujitsu K8V-F mobo and have recently bought 1GB of what was ... A: Does the system boot with the old memory installed? How about after clearing the CMOS? Try removing ... | |
| Cpu temp"jumps" up and down very fast | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: i am having a thermal issue with my Intel E5200 ,MO revision. This is the problem, wich i was ... A: I don't think there is any real problem here, what you're likely seeing is either the result of EIST ... | |
| AMD Athlon(tm)XP 1800+ 1.54 GHz, 512 MB of RAM | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I would like to upgrade my system for faster speed and ability to play pc games better. what are ... A: To be quite honest, no generally worthwile upgrades will be available for such a dated system, if ... | |
| A computer mystery of mine | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Bobbert. How can I hook up my Xbox system to my flat screen computer monitor? Enjoy your upcoming ... A: What kind of inputs does the monitor offer? You would need at minimum DVI or VGA (and a number of ... | |
| Graphics card | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a emachine t3124 with a AMD sempron 3100 processor.I am running windows xp with 2gb ram.Will ... A: eMachines lists your system as having an available PCI Express x16 slot, so I would assume the ... | |
| Quad vs Dual processor | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to but a new desktop pc but I don't understand the dual vs quad processors. I don't ... A: The easiest answer to all of your questions is "no", excepting the final question, to which I would ... | |
| Upgraded Emachine T5224 Memory- now it will not complete POST | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an Emachine T5224 with the following: Intel® Pentium® D 820 Processor (Dual-Core) 64-bit ... A: In attempting to clear the CMOS, did you remember to unplug the system from wall power? If yes, and ... | |
| Low virtual memory | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been receiving a warning here recently that my computer is low on virtual memory. What is ... A: Virtual memory is a feature of many modern operating systems, which relies on a portion of the ... | |
| BIOS not recognizing AMD CPU speed | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently added a gig more memory to my computer: Asus A7N8X (not deluxe), AMD Athlon XP 2400+ ... A: Ah, I would leave the multiplier on "auto" (this should mean that the motherboard is capable of ... | |
| BIOS not recognizing AMD CPU speed | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently added a gig more memory to my computer: Asus A7N8X (not deluxe), AMD Athlon XP 2400+ ... A: Sounds as if the BIOS was reset (if you're needing reset date), without knowing more about your ... | |
| Identifying a bottleneck | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I use my PC predominantly for gaming, and I'm unsure what the weak link in my system is. Although ... A: Depending on what games, and quality settings have been selected, this system should have no ... | |
| BIOS not recognizing AMD CPU speed | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently added a gig more memory to my computer: Asus A7N8X (not deluxe), AMD Athlon XP 2400+ ... A: Are we certain that no jumpers or settings were changed, perhaps due to the system being powered ... | |
| New motherboard | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I just upgraded my PC to a 2.2 GHz dual core pentium processor and a Foxconn G31MV-K motherboard. ... A: If you have a PCI IDE controller, there is no issue using it for any IDE devices, hard-drive or ... | |
| 1394 | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: i would like to ask you if there is any test i can run to check if my firewire 1394 is working. i am ... A: If the host operating system is showing the connection, I'm guessing the issue is with your ... | |
| processer speed | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I just installed a Athlon FX55 chip in a ABIT KN8-SLI mother board. When the system boots I can see ... A: I don't believe there is a problem here, if everything is running as it should be (you don't have ... | |
| Upgrade | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the process of upgrading my system. However i have stumbled across a small ... A: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=2995#anchor_os ... | |
| intel atom | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: There is this Intel Atom that I see is becoming quite popular, and its also quite cheap. I want to ... A: Well, the Intel Atom will not provide a compute power upgrade over the Core 2 Duo, although it will ... | |
| Follow up Memory Question | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: They are suggesting updating the BIOS. Is that really necessary? Here is what they suggested. "If ... A: Generally RAM should be plug and play, unless your system is "older than dirt", you should not be ... | |
| Memory Compatibility | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a memory question. I have an intel pentium 4 2.67 GHz processor. I checked for ... A: DDR 266 would correspond to PC2100, the difference between that and PC2700/DDR 333 is a matter of ... | |
| OCZ RAM | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My system is as follows: Intel quad core Q6600 @ 2.7Ghz with artic freezer xtreme heatsink/fan ... A: I don't see a reason for spending the extra money on such a luxury, as performance is very unlikely ... | |
| Compaq Presario memory upgrade | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a memory upgrade for a Compaq Presario SR1311NX. I can find everything ... A: Any type-compatable memory will work, so you aren't limited to thinks marketed as "Compaq specific" ... | |
| power problem? | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 years old Dell Inspiron notebook. Booting it will start the colorful moving XP screen ... A: Strange indeed. I'm doubting the battery is faulting the system (as most any notebook/battery ... | |
| Memory Being able to fit motherboard. | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning on buying this memory for my new gaming computer. Kingston DDR2, PC2-6400 (800Mhz), ... A: DDR2-800 is showing as compatable, as well as dual channel (i.e: providing two sticks of memory) ... | |
| To partition or not to partition? | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Bobbert, I am wondering if there is any advantage, performance-wise, to partitioning a 1 TB drive ... A: There would be no speed increase, as the drive is going to seek at the same speed, regardless of how ... | |
| Processor compatibility | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know VIA C7 M (1.60 GHz)processor & Intel Atom processor N270 (1.60 GHz)is ... A: Compatability wise, all three are x86 compatable, and will run Windows XP or Windows Vista without ... | |
| question about processor | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: i was thinking of buying a latptop computer or a netbook computer, since my budget is pretty small i ... A: HyperThreading offers a generally minimal nudge to performance, as it exists mostly in software. I ... | |
| nvidia boot timeout | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I am running vista and have the following problem: when starting up my computer it will not go ... A: Well, if removing and re-installing the appropriate drivers isn't nixing the problem, the next step ... | |
| nvidia boot timeout | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I am running vista and have the following problem: when starting up my computer it will not go ... A: Will the system boot with the ethernet disconnected or disabled with no issues? I would suggest ... | |
| CPU UPGRADE | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Presently I have a Gateway 500 equipped with a Pentium 4 2.4 ghz processor. I have purchased the new ... A: Honestly an upgrade for your system is very likely out of the question, as you're limited to Socket ... | |
| Ram/motherboard problem | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Asus K8NE-deluxe, Socket 754 motherboard with an Athlon64 3000+cpu and 512Meg Ram. I ... A: The system may be incapable of recognizing greater than 512MB per DIMM, although this seems highly ... | |
| checking RAM | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Recently I am having slower than usual performance and some crashes. I'd like to check whether it ... A: Memtest 86 is a bootable image, you'll need to download the image and burn it to a CD (using an ... | |
| Gateway MX3230 max ram | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Gateway MX3230 laptop,S/N N6365D1036106, model W323-Ul1, 1.5 Celeron, VIA chipset, XP Home SP3, ... A: I believe Crucial is likely correct, if a larger memory module is failing to boot, although for more ... | |
| Deciding on a cpu | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am currently buying parts to build a computer. I plan to mostly use it to record/edit music via a ... A: Honestly I don't see how it could have "zero" latency, sounds like marketing fluff to me. Honestly, ... | |
| memory | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: what is the difference between rd memory stick and the more common ones. fitted to dell, also what ... A: I believe you're talking about RD-RAM? Basically it is one of many types of memory found in desktop ... | |
| Deciding on a cpu | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I am currently buying parts to build a computer. I plan to mostly use it to record/edit music via a ... A: I would honestly consider neither of those a suitable reference or objective basis for deciding on a ... | |
| Deciding on a cpu | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am currently buying parts to build a computer. I plan to mostly use it to record/edit music via a ... A: Well, first off, I probably wouldn't suggest a USB interface, if you can instead go with FireWire or ... | |
| PC lifespan | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions:- I like to rest my feet on top of the PC. Does this harm the disc-drive ... A: If you don't see any stress or deformities from resting your feet on the system, I doubt its a ... | |
| Flash/jump drive life expectancy? | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kingston 2GB flash or “jump” drive (what's the proper term?) that is over a year old. I ... A: I believe the "proper" term is "USB Flash Device" or "USB Flash Drive", however as long as your ... | |
| high temp | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently built my own quad core computer and noticed that it had a good idle temp of about 40*C. ... A: A heatsink solution more suited to the Pentium 4, which may be somewhat hard to find nowadays, I ... | |
| high temp | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently built my own quad core computer and noticed that it had a good idle temp of about 40*C. ... A: Ah, generally I'd like to see a Pentium 4 in that speed-grade running around 40-45* C idle, with ... | |
| high temp | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently built my own quad core computer and noticed that it had a good idle temp of about 40*C. ... A: Generally Pentium 4 chips run "hot", however at 68* C I'd be a little concerned, you may want to add ... | |
| Possible Fan Issue | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Everytime I boot my computer up (specifically after it's been off overnight), I have either 1 or 2 ... A: I'd need to know more about the system in order to answer the question more completely. Generally a ... | |
| Computer failure. Memory? | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a desktop Compaq Presario with windows XP. A friend tried to add memory to my computer which ... A: The information you've given me is mostly gibberish, so I can't really decipher what memory you've ... | |
| static noise after PC powers down | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My computer recently started making static-type noises after completely shut down. I've also had ... A: Originally I would guess the hard-drive to be at fault, however SMART status for both disks is ... | |
| amd socket 462 processors | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an ASUS A7V-VM motherboard and an ASRock K7S41GX, both with athlon processors. The ASRock ... A: Seems to be an issue with either the CPU, mainboard, or system memory, alternate between your two ... | |
| compatible memory | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm building a computer for the first time. I'm interested in the Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD 3P motherboard ... A: Yes, DDR2 1066 will be more than suitable for this board. I'm going to include some resources for ... | |
| RANDOM REBOOTING PROBLEM WITH WinXPProSP2(SP3) | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: RANDOM REBOOTING PROBLEM WITH WinXPProSP2(SP3) Dear Expert: an expert user here too, but not with ... A: I'm sort of lost as to what the question here is, you'd like to solve the random reboots? Or fix the ... | |
| computer build | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been collecting parts by shopping wisely to try to build my son a gaming computer. The ... A: I would probably list the culprit of the new system's failure as either the used processor being ... | |
| intel pentium 2 processor | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a dell latitude cpi with a intel pentium 300gig processor, i have 128mb ram, and 40gig ... A: Well, I'm not quite sure what you're talking about at all in your question, with statements like ... | |
| PC Processor Question please | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me please At work, I ordered a new PC in about Oct2004. I don't have it's ... A: To answer your question directly, yes. Modern multi-core processors still have many advantages in ... | |
| How to Convert GT/s to Mhz | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am comparing the Intel Core i7 965 to the Q6600. The q6600 is has a FSB rated at 1066 Mhz. The ... A: Safe to say, the Core i7 965 is faster in every way, I wouldn't look at the "raw" numbers for ... | |
| amd quadcore question | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: hey, I need your help again. I went to get the amd 6000 dual core processor the other day. And when ... A: This doesn't seem related to the processor, as much as audio drivers or audio settings in your ... | |
| Processor speed | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a dell precision m50 laptop that has a total speed of 2.40 GHz but it is always running at ... A: You'd need to elaborate a bit more on "multiask and do heavy task", your view of a heavy workload ... | |
| PC restarting during startup | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: My PC restarts during bootup it goes to windows xp loading logo and then it restarts. I cant choose ... A: If this isn't a hardware issue you'll likely need to reformat, however a bad power supply can also ... | |
| upgrading computer memory | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I’m thinking of upgrading my memory from 512 kb to 1 gb. I have a Foxconn P4M8907MB motherboard and ... A: Yes, you are more or less correct, the only thing I'd keep in mind is what speed your current memory ... | |
| CPU ratings | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: If an app i wish to run requires minimum 3GHz cpu rating and for full efficiency 3.2GHz or Higher ... A: No, generally stating application requirements in terms of Ghz is quite inaccurate, because those ... | |
| History Question: What is the most recent PCI-free motherboard? | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: What was the latest motherboard that did not have any PCI slots? PCI was invented in '93, so it was ... A: Interesting question, there are a number of systems which don't have PCI slots, or even a PCI bus, ... | |
| monitor doesn't work | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: The computer is on, the monitor functions on other computers, but their is so visible signal on the ... A: The power outage is an event I'd like to focus on, it has likely damaged some components, hopefully ... | |
| single core vs dual core | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: say i have a 2.4GHz pentium4 CPU would a 2.4GHz core2duo be better (faster)? A: Short answer: yes. Somewhat longer answer: yes, but not for the reasons you'd think, Core 2 Duo is ... | |
| New AMD MB and CPU | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Custom built Asus A socket system being replaced. What would be the best MB and CPU for long-term ... A: Well, IDE has been almost entirely passed over by modern hardware, so that basically rules out all ... | |
| Keyboard Locked | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: While my wife was dusting off her keyboard on her Gateway, laptop, and then she wanted to use it, ... A: It should be a key combination on the board, the Fn key and something in the F key row, to unlock ... | |
| RAM and video streaming | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have an older computer, a Gateway 550 that currently has 256 Mb of RAM. I understand that the ... A: Well, it really depends on the rest of the hardware, however if 256MB was the original factory spec ... | |
| Stated vs actual clockspeed | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Dell Optiplex GX260 that is supposed to be running at 1.8 GHz, but it is only running at ... A: Well, at 800 Ghz you'd be looking at something to the tune of 400x the stated operational clock, ... | |
| desktop icons | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to change some of the icons on my desktop and make them more personal. I know I can right ... A: Look at the various Windows modification websites on the internet, Google will likely be useful in ... | |
| cpu usage | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: when i run a program such as windows media player my computer sends all the CPU power to that ... A: Well, spybot can be quite a resource hog, so that isn't surprising, I would surmise it is probably ... | |
| motherboard and processor | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i am just wondering which processors are compatible with my motherboard as i am wanting to upgrade ... A: Not much at all, thats Socket 7 or Super 7, and the AMD K6 is about the highest you could go (thats ... | |
| cpu usage | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: when i run a program such as windows media player my computer sends all the CPU power to that ... A: I'm not quite certain what you're asking of me, if you could re-phrase the question a bit, and ... | |
| mis-information | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My question...Why do you spread mis-information? You clearly post in the article linked below that ... A: I'll take this question, mostly because I'd like to help curb your confusion, even if you are being ... | |
| Buying a new laptop, keeping my hard drive | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My laptop is old and needs replacement because of the screen, keyboard, battery, cord and other ... A: Well, I'm guessing your hard disk is outdated for newer machines, additionally, you'd have to ... | |
| Ram upgrade | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have Dell Optiplex GX 260N 07/11/03(Dell DHM 671433 Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.06 GHz 1.00GB of Ram ... A: You can go to 4GB conventionally, unless the hardware itself limits you to less than 4GB (there may ... | |
| 64 bit processor? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a gateway gt5220 it had two samsung 512mb 4200u ddr2 memory sticks. I took them out and added ... A: I would not suggest an 8800 Ultra in 2008, given that the industry is two generations beyond it, and ... | |
| computer shut off | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: You said you answered my question, but I did not receive your answer. I have already answered this ... A: Sorry about that, do remember seeing this question before, so thought this was a duplicate. I ... | |
| Not Enough Disk Space | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I got a pop-up message tonight after booting up & trying to open my "Outlook Express" saying: "There ... A: Well, simply put, you're out of space in a big way. Outlook doesn't have anywhere to put your email, ... | |
| Tweaking Components | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I want to tweak my pc components so I should get maximum or optimal performance. Kindly tell me how ... A: Yes, actually there is software that can help you with setting optimal settings, nVidia provides ... | |
| upgrading my pc processor | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Specs: HP d220 MT (DS942A) Processor 2.67 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 8 kilobyte primary memory ... A: Generally no, the era of the Pentium has come and gone, unfortunately, so any upgrades at this point ... | |
| Blue Screen Issues | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an ASUS A7V600 motherboard running an Athlon XP 3200+ CPU. My graphics card is a Radeon 9800 ... A: Have you considered resetting the BIOS? Just to be safe, I honestly would consider it, if that ... | |
| testing RAM | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: is there a way to test to see if a stick of RAM is working? Without test equipment that is, online ... A: Very strange indeed, honestly I can't say your system is 100% secure, but its probably about as ... | |
| testing RAM | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: is there a way to test to see if a stick of RAM is working? Without test equipment that is, online ... A: Well, I was going to suggest a reformat, but if you've already tried that, I've not got a lot of ... | |
| Ram and CPU speed compatibility.. | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am bit confused about the Cpu and Ram compatibility... I have purchased a intel core2duo 2.0 GHz ... A: Either would work properly, 800 Mhz would technically give you "1:1" operation, however this isn't ... | |
| cpu cooler | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My desktop was powering up for about 1min and then shutting down. The problem was that the bracket ... A: Honestly, I wouldn't begin to know where to purchase the motherboard-side plastic coupler, at least ... | |
| testing RAM | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: is there a way to test to see if a stick of RAM is working? Without test equipment that is, online ... A: Well, PC hardware doesn't "partly work", it either does or it doesn't, so if the RAM is going, it ... | |
| Can't change RAM | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to add 256 SDRAM to a system with 384. There are 3 slots and they all work, but when I ... A: Well, the memory does use more power, however that isn't likely enough to drop the system on its ... | |
| Processor problems | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey, so I have a question. A friend of mine and I build a desktop from scratch, using old parts ... A: Honestly it sounds like your processor just isn't up to the task of most of those games, and based ... | |
| RAM upgrade | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a P4 G845 Intel Motherboard with a 256 MB RAM at the time of purchasing that has 553 Mhz bus ... A: Ah, there is some confusion here, allow me to explain: The Pentium 4 uses a "quad pumped" FSB, ... | |
| Trying To Choose a Motherboard | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: What is the performance difference between these two motherboards? Asus P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP (Intel ... A: Honestly it should be very minimal assuming everything else is the same, excluding extra features ... | |
| ram | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I was told not to leave my pc on all the time that I would burn out the RAM. Is this true? I asked ... A: Where are you getting the yes/no answers from? If it's from an internal IT department at a company ... | |
| Internal Hard drives | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a Packard bell desktop computer and would like to add an internal hard drive, but I have no ... A: Ok, well, to put this into perspective, the newest hard-drives just released on the market at 1500GB ... | |
| DVR to Computer | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I recorded, through Direct TV, a baseball game I went to and found out the had a close up of me. ... A: Should be, with a video capture solution, I'd look at something external, Plextor and Pinnacle ... | |
| Power failure | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Bobbert I have turned on my computer, but there is no power. How can I check the power supply to ... A: I'm sorry, but I'm not following, if you've turned the system on, how is there no power? Or do you ... | |
| graphic cards | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: my pc has an asus p5gl mx mobo with intel 915gl chipset.it has a pci-e x16 slot which work in x4 ... A: Yes, the GeForce 7300 or 7600 would work in your system, basically any PCIe x16 compatable card will ... | |
| Trying to identify memory module | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased some memory that has a label on it that says it is a 1GB PC-2100 DDR. I think ... A: Honestly, there isn't a lot you can do to find information on it, and I'm guessing it *is* a 1GB ... | |
| ups/surge prot | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I bought new pc and cant decide to just get a surge protector or if i need ups as well. Live in Az ... A: Honestly, I don't put any stock in the "slow down the speed", unless the surge protector is poorly ... | |
| Sound & Memory | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: 2.6ghz 780i SLI EVGA motherboard, 4gb ram, sb x-fi extreme audio card, dual 512 8800GT graphics ... A: No, secondary power supplies are generally to power more hard-drives, powering the motherboard can ... | |
| Sound & Memory | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: 2.6ghz 780i SLI EVGA motherboard, 4gb ram, sb x-fi extreme audio card, dual 512 8800GT graphics ... A: What model power supply did it come with? And what did you replace it with? (I ask because any low ... | |
| Sound & Memory | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: 2.6ghz 780i SLI EVGA motherboard, 4gb ram, sb x-fi extreme audio card, dual 512 8800GT graphics ... A: The soundcard only needs its connection to the motherboard, either PCI (the situation in your case), ... | |
| Processors | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a PC phone, that continuiously runs "naturally" I was wanting to know if this will shorten ... A: There isn't generally an issue leaving your desktop computer on 24/7, you might replace cooling fans ... | |
| pc 2700 333 mhz ram | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Can I place a pc2700 333mhz chip into a motherbaord that takes a maximum of pc2700 266 mhz ram ? ... A: Well, 266MHZ RAM is PC-2100, not PC-2700, so there is a bit of a difference there. As far as ... | |
| motherboards | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Is there a way to identify a motherboard's form factor without yanking it? A: Honestly, just from experience, its not hard to do visually, you might look at some pictures online, ... | |
| Motherboard Failure | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I've just bought a new desktop as old one got tired and refused to boot up, I'd been looking at new ... A: Probably not, if the system doesn't work, you might remove the physical disk and put it in your new ... | |
| Want to buy new motherboard and cpu | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Sr, I have an old MSI socket 754 motherboard, and it is still working ok. We use it mostly for ... A: All products will have negative reviews, sometimes the reviewer will mark the part down for being ... | |
| Old Desktop not running | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: My son gave me his 6 yr old vprMatrix 240R desktop (about a 1GB Ram w/ a Pent 4 processor), which ... A: Is there a primary power switch on the back of the unit (by the power cable), that needs to be ... | |
| Ram | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i'm using a pc with following configuration. 2.8 HT processor. 256MB ram 333Mhz (2 DIMMs each 128MB) ... A: With modern application loads the way they are, I'd prefer 512MB at 333Mhz, vs 256MB at either ... | |
| ram buffer | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: my pcspec is,cpu 2.4 quad core. 4gb ram.intel motherboard. i run music app pro tools. every few ... A: FB-DIMMs require a special board, so basically that means a new system in your case, although I'm ... | |
| ram buffer | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: my pcspec is,cpu 2.4 quad core. 4gb ram.intel motherboard. i run music app pro tools. every few ... A: Honestly I'm not seeing anything that could be giving you these issues, especially if you're using ... | |
| ram buffer | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: my pcspec is,cpu 2.4 quad core. 4gb ram.intel motherboard. i run music app pro tools. every few ... A: I believe what Digidesign is suggesting you to do, is upgrade to a workstation class machine which ... | |
| not seeing any ram | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: i had my computer in storage for 1 year when i restarted,it was very slow, i noticed it was seeing ... A: The motherboard or power supply, would be my first two things to check up on, probably the ... | |
| screensavers/standby | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have compaq with xp and am wondering if it is harder on pc to run screensaver and never let it go ... A: It can wear the monitor out if the monitor is forced to stay on 24/7, however if you have the PC ... | |
| How much CPU can my motherboard handle? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to upgrade one of two old computers I got from my work. One is a Dell Optiplex GX260 ... A: I believe I've answered this question before, but here goes again, neither system really offers an ... | |
| p4p800 pentium 3.4 478 512 | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I bought a 3.4 Pentium with 512K cache---supposed to be supported. I get nothing! Nothing on ... A: Well, if the system does nothing, it may be the processor is at fault. Are you sure there are no ... | |
| Upgarde of Processor on Dell Deminsion 4700 | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any recommendations for going from a single core to a dual-core processor for a Dell ... A: I'm going to say your system is probably a Socket 478, so an upgrade to dual core is impossible, ... | |
| How much CPU can my motherboard handle? | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to upgrade one of two old computers I got from my work. One is a Dell Optiplex GX260 ... A: What hardware do both systems currently have? What do you want to upgrade them to run? (like whats ... | |
| p4p800 pentium 3.4 478 512 | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I bought a 3.4 Pentium with 512K cache---supposed to be supported. I get nothing! Nothing on ... A: Have you tried updating to the very newest BIOS from the manufacturer? Have you tried clearing the ... | |
| Speedstep feature | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Does the speedstep feature on my Intel processor limit the CPU's performance all the time or only ... A: Speedstep generally doesn't interfere with processing capability, however if the CPU is in a rest ... | |
| dual ram slot enabling | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: We bought 2-1GB RAM cards for our T5048 emachine computer. After installing them, only one card is ... A: Well, without having a service manual in front of me, I can't really tell you much more, I'm ... | |
| Need new high quality dual core gaming processor | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking about somthing along the lines of AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 ... A: Currently Intel is offering a more capable processor than AMD, generally speaking, in the $150 to ... | |
| Processor | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2.6ghz intel processor. What does the frequency 2.6ghz actually mean ANSWER: 2.6GHZ refers ... A: It depends on the processors being compared, a 2.6GHZ Pentium 4 compared to a 3.6GHZ Pentium 4, the ... | |
| Laptop does not boot | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Compaq presario laptop, which is about 6 years old. I had upgraded the RAM to 256 MB from ... A: Honestly, given the age, I'm not surprised at hardware failures, its probably the mainboard, ... | |
| RAM | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a pentium 4 computer 3.6GHz with onboard graphics card I play a game called Ultimate ... A: I can't find any system requirements for the game, although it seems to be a text based RPG, so it ... | |
| VIA KT133 GA-7ZX mainboard | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an older system that I want to upgrade for my wife. She will use it for email, internet and ... A: No, DDR is a different technology. I posted in another response to check what the memory in your ... | |
| Win XP Password | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I went out to fix a Dell Dimension 3100 that had a BIOS PW issue. I got passed that and then I ... A: Sorry to get back to you so late on this, I forgot to set a vacation flag, and generally don't get ... | |
| Updating my laptop | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba Satellite A105-S4114 Model PSAA8U-0MD02K with XP media edition. I got it two years ... A: None, to speak of, given the age of the system, and proprietary nature of laptops, there will be no ... | |
| audio hardware is not working properly | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: "no sound card was found in your system.if one is expected, you should install a sound driver ... A: Can you provide me some more information about your hardware? Such as system model? Do you know if ... | |
| cpu | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a dell 4600 cpu with xp, the power was shut off at the power strip and now the cpu will not ... A: Well then you've got some hardware damage, could be just the power supply, or it could be further ... | |
| computer won't boot | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Thaks very much for taking questions. My laptop (Dell inspiron, running XP) failed to boot today. ... A: Rescuing files is only going to be possible if you have a separate partition aside from the XP ... | |
| booting GLRDR | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: hey Bobbert i have recently bought a new pc and the guy who assembled my pc was a rookie.he just ... A: Try putting the CPU back to stock settings (honestly just because it'll boot doesn't mean its ... | |
| RAM | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a complete novice so please forgive me. My computer is an older one. My OS is Windows XP ... A: I think we've got a few confusions going on here, firstly, RAM is system memory, think about it like ... | |
| PC powers down | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a Dell Dimension 2350 with Win XP Home and it will only stay on for about two minutes - any ... A: Damaged Windows installation, damaged power supply, damaged mainboard. I'd try re-formatting it with ... | |
| Puter powers up but nothing happens | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a Compaq Presario PC s4020wm. When I turn it on you hear it running but nothings ... A: This sounds like either a PSU or mainboard issue, I'd honestly take it into a repair center and have ... | |
| ram | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a dell dimension 4550 it uses ddrpc2700 ram 333mhz right now it has 384 mb of ram i have an ... A: Honestly yes, while PC2100 is slower than PC2700, it isn't slower by much (500Mb/s at most, which is ... | |
| Computer memory upgrade | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Compaq Presario SR1500 NX. It came with a 256 Mb memory module. When I checked the computer ... A: Yes, that is normal, your system has an integrated GPU, which means it shares memory with the system ... | |
| hardware transfer | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a desktop with a pentium3 processor, but it only has room for 1 hard drive. I have a tower ... A: No, unless we're talking about just the physical enclosure, in which case you'd need to transfer the ... | |
| Replacing the processor in my Laptop | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Bobbert, i have a Toshiba pentium M 1.6Ghz as on this website ... A: It should work, it will likely decrease battery life and increase heat output, however it should be ... | |
| cutting out | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Emachines T-1150 that's about 4 years old. Recently it has been cutting out and restarting ... A: Power issues are usually related to the power supply, I'd consider getting it replaced, make sure ... | |
| Keyboard Problem | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my keyboard. I have a Win XP PC with a standard PS/2 keyboard that does ... A: When it tries to boot, it simply won't respond to the power switch, or does it turn on, and then ... | |
| Presario cpu upgrade | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Presario SR1610NX. I was told that a Athlon64 4000+ was a drop in replacement for the old ... A: Ok, I'm going to venture the power supply as being the culprit, its simply not up to the task of ... | |
| Qverclocking of CPU | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I want a system with: Intel Q9450 12mb l2 2.66 ghz 1333mhz or Q6700 Xfx 780i mb Xfx 9800 gtx 4 gb ... A: No overclock is guranteed, so keep that in mind, with that aside, 3GHZ isn't entirely unheard of for ... | |
| AMD cpu,s | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: which would be the faster.. a AMD 64 FX 60 or a AMD 64 4800+ ANSWER: These are both Socket 939 ... A: The FSB will impact performance, as well as memory bandwidth, and latency. Comparing dual channel ... | |
| disabling av | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: i have sp1 installed and working fine now, even without new driver from nvidia, if i were to ... A: If the problem is solved, don't mess with it, basically "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". As far as ... | |
| disabling av | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: i have sp1 installed and working fine now, even without new driver from nvidia, if i were to ... A: No, you should be ok installing new drivers with anti-virus software enabled, sorry for the ... | |
| Possilbe RAM issue | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: G'Day. I have recently bought a new PC. Its an intel quad core, 4gb DDR2 RAM, 2 x 320Gb SATA HDD's, ... A: What brand is the RAM (if you custom built the system, if not, don't worry about this question). ... | |
| cpu upgrade | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I am contemplating upgrading the processor on my pc,it has a solteksl-75drv4 motherboard and I don't ... A: Not to be macabre, but with that CPU you have no upgrade path, except a new computer, AthlonXP was ... | |
| sp1 amd 64 x2 4600 | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: i installed sp1 a few days ago, and had some issues , even prior to that, blue screens indicating ... A: You should always disable anti-virus and anti-spyware software when installing major system updates, ... | |
| Possilbe RAM issue | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: G'Day. I have recently bought a new PC. Its an intel quad core, 4gb DDR2 RAM, 2 x 320Gb SATA HDD's, ... A: Well, 3rd party application compatability with Vista isn't 100%, are you using the latest version of ... | |
| Computer wont turn on | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Bobbert. One day I realized I couldn't install a cd software on my computer because in the my ... A: I'm assuming we're talking about an optical media drive, such as a DVD-ROM device? There should be a ... | |
| Ram problems | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: well iv wonered... I have a 256RAM on my M/B. When I click on the system in the control panel it ... A: You have integrated graphics, and they are sharing roughly 57MB of memory from the main RAM, so only ... | |
| Computer Cuts Out | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: System Specs: -Asus P5N32-E nForce 680i SLI Chipset LGA775 -Intel Core 2 6600 @ 2.4ghz -3gb RAM ... A: System temperature is well within acceptable limits, so are the GPU temperatures (55* C is around ... | |
| AMD cpu,s | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: which would be the faster.. a AMD 64 FX 60 or a AMD 64 4800+ A: These are both Socket 939 processors, if this for a new build or a major overhaul, I'd go with a new ... | |
| Computer Hangs on Internet | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I am relative newbie hoping that someone can help me with my problem - I've googled for days and ... A: APCI is a power management standard, I don't see any advantages to disabling it, but I don't see any ... | |
| Computer Cuts Out | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: System Specs: -Asus P5N32-E nForce 680i SLI Chipset LGA775 -Intel Core 2 6600 @ 2.4ghz -3gb RAM ... A: The 8800's should have temperature sensors on them, check those sensors through nVidia's software ... | |
| RAM | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: i have got an Acer Aspire SA9O computer and i was just wandering how much maximum RAM i can hold. i ... A: 2x256MB would be 512MB, or .5GB, Acer's website is dreadfully slow and doesn't provide much ... | |
| CPU error message | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced the motherboard in an HP Pavilion a1630n desktop. Upon powering the unit up, I ... A: I've seen issues ranging from full on electrical fires to minor flukes like this, in new and old ... | |
| CPU error message | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced the motherboard in an HP Pavilion a1630n desktop. Upon powering the unit up, I ... A: If the board isn't recognizing the fan, it sounds like something is wrong with the board, and I'd ... | |
| Adding RAM to Dell LatitudeD505 | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: My Dell Latitude D505 has 512mb of Ram. I am thinking about adding more memory to it. I have not ... A: I'd say you are probably right on the 2x256, an upgrade to 2x512 sounds reasonable, any more and you ... | |
| memory | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have vista home on my computer with a Maximum Memory Capacity of 2097152 MB.I have 2 512 MB ... A: Found the HP spec sheet here: ... | |
| memory | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I have vista home on my computer with a Maximum Memory Capacity of 2097152 MB.I have 2 512 MB ... A: Realize that 2,097,152 MB is roughly equivical to 2000 GB of RAM (or 2TB of RAM), which is generally ... | |
| Interesting problem with ATX 12v 4Pin | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I finished building my system, installed windows, etc and everything was running fine. Suddenly the ... A: I'd lean on the motherboard for two reasons: A) The connector is part of the board, and part of a ... | |
| eMachine 5105 Ram Upgrade | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought an emachine 5101 off a co-worker and decided to upgrade the ram. It currently has ... A: Ok, so then I'm guessing the issue is BIOS related, I'd try resetting the CMOS after installing the ... | |
| cpu-mobo compatibility | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: A few months back I asked your opinion about buying either AMD or Intel. Finally went with ... A: As per here: http://processormatch.intel.com/CompDB/SearchResult.aspx?Boardname=d945gcpe The board ... | |
| Thermal Event | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: My PC (Pentium 4) shuts down (due to thermal event) no matter whether I'm doing anything or not. ... A: Sounds like either poor contact between the CPU cooler and the CPU itself, or the BIOS' ... | |
| cpu-mobo compatibility | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: A few months back I asked your opinion about buying either AMD or Intel. Finally went with ... A: Well, the 945 should be more than compatabile with the Core 2 Duo, so I wouldn't be worried about ... | |
| PC will not boot after ram install | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am running XP with a 1.8Ghz Atlon process and a ASUS K8V-MX/S mother board. I recently tried to ... A: Try clearing the CMOS with the new memory installed, see if things improve, also, try running the PC ... | |
| memory upgrade | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My friend has a compaq laptop 1.4 gig processor pc2 4200 memory 256 meg in 1 slot it says, 0 in the ... A: Well, it may not be upgradable, but I find that hard to believe. The other slot is likely hidden ... | |
| 3gb. should the RAM be equally paired/? | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: i m planning to get a dell 1525 inspiron laptop, and the current offering is a core2duo 7250 with ... A: Well, with 1x1GB and 1x2GB, you won't be getting dual channel, which equates to slower memory ... | |
| SATA | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: how do I check whether my laptop supports an internal SATA drive? I would like to upgrade from IDE ... A: You'd have to purchase a specially labled "laptop" hard drive, not just any old drive off the shelf, ... | |
| Mother board with MAX RAM | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Which manufacturer makes a board with the maximum RAM space? Running AutoCad and have a file that ... A: Honestly I'm going to venture your system is quite dated, and I'd just suggest looking for a ... | |
| beeps on my pc | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: recently i acquired a old PC given by an uncle, its really isn't that old but heres the problem i ... A: Could you give me some hardware information about the PC? It sounds like a variety of problems which ... | |
| RDRAM | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I want to upgrade my Dell 8250. I only have 256 memory now and would like to upgrade to 1 gig if ... A: I would just get a new computer, RDRAM is from the turn of the century (its really scary that I can ... | |
| base system device and wireless network | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: first,thanks for helping people on issues related to computers i have a compaq presario v6000 ... A: Did you get the system working with the new BIOS, or did you revert to the old firmware? As far as ... | |
| System RAM Max Temperature | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently built a new computer from scratch: -ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX ... A: Under full load (gaming), I wouldn't be all that concerned, as long as the temperatures are coming ... | |
| Advent 3218 MB | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an ADVENT 3218 and there was a problem with the MB, a computer guy replaced some parts and ... A: There should be some very small writing on the mainboard where you'll need to connect the pins to ... | |
| Upgrade of RAM | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I hv a pentium 3 old junk running at 1.00 GHz with 256MB RAM, I like to increase the RAM to 512MB, ... A: Generally spending money on a system this old isn't considered practical, to upgrade the RAM you'll ... | |
| Dell Dimension 8100 memory upgrade | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: Bobbert, I'm Tabitha and am not the most computer savvy. I hope I phrase my questions correctly. ... A: Honestly, I'd get a new computer, I know this may seem somewhat shocking, but please allow me to ... | |
| Memory Upgrades | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an emachines PC with 512m of pc3200 memory. with the number of programs running in the ... A: There isn't really a "more robust" option, JEDEC has never specified anything over PC 3200 for DDR, ... | |
| RAM | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an e machine T5048 desktop and want to add more memory.Can I add a 512MB DDR PC2700 to my ... A: Yes, you should be entirely ok to add PC 2700 RAM to a system with PC 3200, however do note that all ... | |
| Mystery device | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a device that needs a driver but I'm not sure what the device is. In device manager it says ... A: Honestly it could be dozens of different things, try to find a function on your computer that isn't ... | |
| CPU Upgrade for Compaq Presario | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to upgrade a Compaq Presario 4410us to its max capacity. I bought this PC when I lived ... A: Well, based on what you've provided spec wise, this system isn't worth putting any money into, 128MB ... | |
| CPU Upgrade for Compaq Presario | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to upgrade a Compaq Presario 4410us to its max capacity. I bought this PC when I lived ... A: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=92737&lang=en& You'll ... | |
| Hp Pavilion N5210 BIOS Password | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a HP Pavilion N5210 I plan on giving to a friend. I put in my password to get into the BIOS. ... A: clear the CMOS and all should be well, if theres a password clear jumper you'll have to resort to ... | |
| upgrading motherboard | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Compaq Presario v6000, with a 945 intel chipset. I want to upgrade to a higher gaming ... A: There isn't really a point in upgrading the mainboard, unless you need actual features not offered ... | |
| video card | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any suggestion for a good video card that will be superb (and a little cheap) for my PC: ... A: Well, first off, I'd say upgrade to 2-3GB of main RAM, you'll really feel the lack of memory in ... | |
| Wanting to speed laptop up | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a laptop online that was the same make and model of one that I use at work. It's ... A: Aside from the initial suggestion of reformatting any used computer with a clean copy of your ... | |
| Fan speed too high and 2 much noise. | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Im in india and my comp engineer is not interested in trouble shooting cuz it doesnt get him profit ... A: Firstly, applying "loads" of thermal paste is a terrible thing to do in this situation, as it ... | |
| monitoring temperature dell D410 | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: do you know of a program that can allow me to monitor the motherboard of my laptop,a dell d410 I ... A: Then honestly I don't know of any other software, theres SpeedFan and Motherboard Monitor, aside ... | |
| Question about the board Asus P5K-C | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I’d like to ask you your opinion about the motherboard ASUS P5K-C to a new computer I’m going to ... A: I would say go for it, the only other board I can think of which supports DDR2 and DDR3 is the ... | |
| laptop fan dead? | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have bought an used Dell D410 from ebay,seemed all well at first,but then I installed Sandra to do ... A: I would contact Dell or similar, as that isn't generally a user repairable component, and the ... | |
| Buy a new psu | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask what do i have to check before buying a new psu, so that i will know if it is ... A: Well, you need to know what kind of connectors your PC requires, which you can find out by knowing ... | |
| Intel Pentium 4 B845GRG | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Recently I was playing an online first-person shooter when the computer froze. Consequently I ... A: Yes, I'm familiar with that title, honestly I don't see it being the culprit in this scenario, ... | |
| Intel Pentium 4 B845GRG | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Recently I was playing an online first-person shooter when the computer froze. Consequently I ... A: Can you provide any information about the software being used? Did the system recover from the ... | |
| memory upgrade | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 1 gig + 512 meg. Crucila memory- Total 1.5 gig. crucial 1 GB 184 pins, DDR SDRAM DDR 333 ... A: Honestly your system is outdated as it is, so you won't see any tangible gain from going from 1.5GB ... | |
| Computer lockup after upgrade | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: It originally came with 256 Mb and I added a "PNY" brand 512MB stick that is supposed to be ... A: PNY is a fine brand in my experience, however all brands occasionally have duds. Given that the ... | |
| Computer Re-starting | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: My computer re-starts, by itself, randomly. I recently put in new memory to expand my RAM from 512 ... A: Honestly, if you have bad wiring on the mainboard, you do NEED a new computer, because that points ... | |
| Motherboard upgrade | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: My question regarding upgrading my motherboard is confusing me a little. Basically, I need a new ... A: I have no idea what CPU you have, as you haven't stated anything about it, as far as 4GB of DDR400, ... | |
| system battery | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: On my Dell, when I switch on I get a sign saying " System battery voltage is low. Click F1 to ... A: Yes, I'd suggest getting a new system battery, should cost around a dollar, open the computer up, ... | |
| System crashes | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Bobbert: My P4 VIA mptherboard system crashes every couple of months. An MS screen suggests, ... A: I would check on the VIA Arena forums, or at least VIA's technical support website, for a ... | |
| dying hard drive? | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Occasionally my cpu fails to start. For long periods of time. Yesterday, I noticed a 3v button ... A: I'd still be looking at the PSU, consider replacing it, as generally PSU problems are the cause of ... | |
| CPU DRIVER & RAM optimization | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Spec: Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.6Ghz, 2MB Cache Motherboard AMD 690G Chipset Memory 2x ... A: Try downloading the Cool'n'Quiet software from the motherboard manufacturer's website, beyond that, ... | |
| Power supply replaced & Emachine still will not start - what next? | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who has an emachine and it won't start. By not starting she means none of the ... A: It could be the power supply, or the processor, honestly I can't be any more specific without being ... | |
| Possible bad processor? | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I am building a PC for someone, and have never seen this problem before. I purchased an ASUS M2N ... A: Ok, this leads me to say its the PSU, if the system isn't even indicating power. Honestly it could ... | |
| Possible bad processor? | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am building a PC for someone, and have never seen this problem before. I purchased an ASUS M2N ... A: Well, a bad processor could cause the system to not boot. Are you sure all of the jumpers are setup ... | |
| writing directly into a secured device | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: Is there any USB device, or any other device, that I can insert data into, WITHOUT it never being ... A: Honestly I wouldn't be worried so much about it, as far as I know Turbo Tax just connects to the IRS ... | |
| Is this faulty ram? | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I just recently got 2 1gb PC3200 DIMM 400mhz low density ram sticks for my old fujitsu-siemens d2190 ... A: My first thought is that the system cannot handle 1024MB per DIMM, due to the age of the memory ... | |
| writing directly into a secured device | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: Is there any USB device, or any other device, that I can insert data into, WITHOUT it never being ... A: Uh, you can save data to almost any device (that has appropriate storage abilities) instead of ... | |
| pc freezes and restarts on itself | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: these are the parts of my PC (below) and my psu settings (end), It isn't a specific brand, we chose ... A: To be quite honest, your power supply is garbage, and is likely causing this problem. I'd replace it ... | |
| dying hard drive? | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Occasionally my cpu fails to start. For long periods of time. Yesterday, I noticed a 3v button ... A: Well, if the 3V battery were dead, it could be the cause of a number of problems, and if the problem ... | |
| memory question | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Dell inspiron desktop and I'm using vista. Suddenly, I can't print because 75% of my RAM ... A: Nothing above is harmful (teatimer is settings protection from Spybot S&D, and dwm.exe is a ... | |
| Processor upgrade | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an out of the box emachines T6534 with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 Motherboard, I have upgraded ... A: It depends on a few factors, mainly, what kind of CPU socket does your system have? Socket 754? ... | |
| amd K7 | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an old HP (it came with win 98, but has xp pro now)with amd K7 704mhz processor. It's a ... A: Honestly I'd just go for a new computer, nothing based on the Socket 462 is worth the time or money ... | |
| ECS Elite motherboard K7S6A rev 1.0 | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm at my wits end with this one, this is my motherboard ECS Elite motherboard K7S6A rev 1.0 ... A: Oh, I think I see the problem, when it says press F1 to restart, shut the computer down, replace the ... | |
| Windows 98 and AMD cpu or Pentium | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Will Windows 98 work with any AMD64 - AMD64FX cpu? Does old game software that specifies to have a ... A: Well, Windows 98 is officially end of life as far as Microsoft and most of the IT world is ... | |
| computer wont boot | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have changed my mother board (asus p5k)and cpu intel core 2 duo 4500 775 and put a graphic card ... A: First, I wouldn't suggest having the optical drives and hard-disks on the same IDE channel, if it ... | |
| Gateway Startup Problem | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Gateway GM5088 desktop about 15 months old. A few days ago, it became unresponsive ... A: Sounds like something is actually damaged inside the system, either the mainboard, or the CPU, or ... | |
| can it happen!? | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: 0 GHz processor and the basic 160GB hard drive and a radeon x1300 graphics card but i want to know ... A: It depends on what processor your have currently, what processor you intend to purchase, etc. ... | |
| Ram upgrade | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I just completed a hard drive and RAM upgrade to our Business' old Dell 2400 Pentium 4 CPU 2.2 GHz ... A: Well, the speed change is truthful, but it has to do with the numbers after DDR, which correspond to ... | |
| cpu size | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I was told a p4/2.8ghz/512/400 would work but did not run. I hope you can help as I do like this ... A: Well, your system is quite old, and quite outdated, to be frank with you. Honestly theres no point ... | |
| PC Memory Problems | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I build this computer I currently have fairly recently and I know everything about it from the max ... A: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=1867 For some general ... | |
| bad motherboard | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a bad Gigabyte K7 triton kt400 series ga7vaxp I found some on ebay but not sure what exactly ... A: Ah, well, theres not much that can be done for that, you might be able to return the new parts ... | |
| bad motherboard | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a bad Gigabyte K7 triton kt400 series ga7vaxp I found some on ebay but not sure what exactly ... A: I would suggest a new computer, to be frank, K7 Triton is based on AMD Socket A (462) which has been ... | |
| Replacing a Capacitor or motherboard | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an eMachines T1800 that has one capacitor that has leaked. Is it worth it to replace the ... A: Ok, well, to be honest thats a nice fantasy of computers "becoming even cheaper", we've been ... | |
| memory chip | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Dell Pentium 4 model 9150 3.2Ghz with 1 GB ram and would like to add more memory. I have 4 ... A: Depends on what the system can handle, some systems can address 1GB DIMMs, some cannot, I can tell ... | |
| Replacing a Capacitor or motherboard | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I have an eMachines T1800 that has one capacitor that has leaked. Is it worth it to replace the ... A: I'd say its easier to get a new computer, leaking capacitors usually mean mainboard damage, ... | |
| hard drive mix up | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: my current computer decided not to boot up anymore, so I'm replacing the mother board and CPU. A ... A: Well, you'll likely need to re-install Windows anyway in order to get the system to work with the ... | |
| webcam | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: many thanks A: I'm guessing theres more to the webcam's name than I'm seeing, or than you've sent, that isn't a ... | |
| Compaq Driver Problem | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Bobbert In our organization we have Compaq D380mx brand computer and it work properly. But ... A: You should be able to download the drivers from another source, for example if you need an Intel ... | |
| Can my laptop handle it? | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a HP Pavilion dv6607nr AMD Athlon 64 Mobil technology which is 1.7 ghz. has a 160 GB ... A: Well, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium is targetted at audio/video editing professionals, ... | |
| ram | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: "My computer has 4 256mb ddr2 400 3200 modules. I would like to upgrade to at least 1.5gb total. I ... A: No you have DDR2, so you should be fine to buy DDR2 533 and install them, one thing to note is that ... | |
| ram | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: "My computer has 4 256mb ddr2 400 3200 modules. I would like to upgrade to at least 1.5gb total. I ... A: I'd like to establish if you actually have DDR2 or not, do you have some more information about your ... | |
| RAM | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have an IBM Aptiva Model 2174885 Bios ver. S30EN2L Date: 2/15/00 AMD Athlon(tm) Processor ... A: Honestly, for that system, it isn't really worth the money to add more RAM, you're looking at a 7 to ... | |
| VIA KT4V motherboard | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: My power supply recently blew up on a replug in attempt with sparks and smoke. I replaced it with a ... A: Yes, that sounds most likely, unfourtunately its hard to pinpoint the damaged hardware given that ... | |
| rambus ram equivilant | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I own a Dell dimension 8100 that requires 800 mhz rambus ram. Very expensive. Is there a more ... A: Unfourtunately, no, that is kind of the "curse", if you will, of Rambus. Honestly I'd suggest ... | |
| Ram | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a P III motherboard with 1.13A Cpu 256 mb ram 80 gb HDD my problem is when we add one more ... A: Will it work with just the new RAM, instead of the current RAM? I'm guessing its probably just a bad ... | |
| AMD CPU | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a new cpu. My old one is AMD Athlon 64 3200+ S939 and I want a CPU with 2 cores. I was ... A: Socket 939 recently went out of mainstream production, you might be able to find a dual core CPU for ... | |
| Blank screen, no beeps | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Computer starts but nothing on the screen, orange lamp on the monitor, no beeps during boot. Started ... A: I'm thinking its likely the RAM, try just one stick of RAM, alternate it in slots, and then try the ... | |
| ram | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: every time i turn on the computer my computer tells me that the system memory has changed. it ... A: The system is using integrated graphics, and relying on the main memory to provide shared resources ... | |
| Why are AMD chips so common now? | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Looking through my Bestbuy flyer, I notice that many computers these days are using the AMD line of ... A: Well, AMD is slowly gaining some market share, however its generally in the mid range where their ... | |
| CPU/Ram compatibility | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: . I'm purchasing a Pentium D 925 CPU and a mobo that supports it. The mobo supports a max FSB of ... A: Firstly I'd like to ask why a Pentium D and why not a Core 2 Duo? Secondly, PC2-5300/5400 and ... | |
| New PC | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: . fellow allexperts.com expert. I'm in a much different field. I am getting ready to build my next ... A: Alright, well, generally I'd suggest you build an entry level workstation, which should do ... | |
| Overland Data Tape Drive | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: Bobbert, I understand your response. For what it is worth, I am with Tech for Less - a computer ... A: Well, I'd still suggest contacting the manufacturer, while there are likely methods that can be ... | |
| Memory Compatibility | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I have recently purchased 4 x 1Gb DDR333 PC 2700 non-ECC, unbuffered RAM. I have 2 desktops ... A: Well, honestly I'm going to refer you back to manufacturer specification, whatever the original ... | |
| AMD Athlon 2100 processor fault | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: i have the above processor in my pc.there was a problem with the pc and i have tried to reinstall my ... A: What does it get stuck at? Is it asking for anything specifically, such as a resource disc, drivers, ... | |
| Memory Compatibility | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I have recently purchased 4 x 1Gb DDR333 PC 2700 non-ECC, unbuffered RAM. I have 2 desktops ... A: It sounds like you've been given 512MB from what you've described, if the board says it can support ... | |
| RAM problem | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: i have my intel chipset P4 2.66 GHz procesr,with 256 MB RAM ,But System properties show only 192 MB ... A: There is no reason to alter the memory sharing, it will drastically decrease the graphics ... | |
| RAM problem | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: i have my intel chipset P4 2.66 GHz procesr,with 256 MB RAM ,But System properties show only 192 MB ... A: The system utilizes integrated graphics, which share memory with the system. The integrated graphics ... | |
| Video card | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Wouldnt let me ask another follow up, here is your last answer: You can install a PCIe x16 video ... A: Well, the 8500GT is a mid-range card, it won't give you the best performance money can buy, but it ... | |
| Video card | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: Wouldnt let me ask another follow up, here is your last answer: You can install a PCIe x16 video ... A: The card would be added to the system (directions are included with in the card's manual) and the ... | |
| Memory Compatibility | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I just bought an HP Pavillion a6200n computer. I have recently seen a large amound of PC5300 memory ... A: Well, while prices have dropped on DDR2 memory, theres no point to purchase more, especially if you ... | |
| general | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: my computer has an AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4GHZ AM2 processor,1gb memory,nVidia GeForce 6100 nForce ... A: You need a video card, is basically where I was going with that, If you can provide some more ... | |
| general | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: my computer has an AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4GHZ AM2 processor,1gb memory,nVidia GeForce 6100 nForce ... A: Well, theres no really sugar coated way to put it, you have integrated graphics, and are trying to ... | |
| RAM compatibility | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a Compaq Presario SR5110NX computer with 512mb RAM running Vista Basic. Low end ... A: No, the reason Corsair suggest value select is because, as you've said, your computer is fairly ... | |
| Memory Compatibility | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have the motherboard that can harbour memory up to DDR333 or PC2700. Can i simultaneously use Ram ... A: ECC stands for Error Check and Correct, you don't need to purchase ECC RAM for a desktop system, its ... | |
| building a PC | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 CPU and the EVGA 122-CK-NF66-T1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650I ... A: Well, I'd like to blow the myth of gaming RAM apart, by saying that there is no special hardware for ... | |
| Overclock but undervolt -- safe? How much? | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to significantly decrease the heat generated by "Pentium 4 570J 3.8 GHz processor" by ... A: No, you cannot undervolt and expect to overclock, or even maintain clocks, there is no specified ... | |
| harddrive file system | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: the file system it came with is NTFS. i however want to format it to work with FAT32. however, when ... A: Well, firstly there is no logical reason (at least that I currently see) for formatting to FAT32, ... | |
| computer battery | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: My computer needs a new battery. Is there any thing special I should know in replacing it ? ANSWER: ... A: If you remove the electrical power entirely from the system, including removal of the battery, the ... | |
| Memory Compatibility | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have the motherboard that can harbour memory up to DDR333 or PC2700. Can i simultaneously use Ram ... A: Well, in your example its not worth keeping the DDR266 (not to mention how that wouldn't work ... | |
| computer just shuts off | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: compaq presario S4020WM shuts off all on its own.I was trying to run system recovery and it just ... A: I apologize if my directions are too unclear to follow, however I'm asking you to ignore Windows in ... | |
| computer just shuts off | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: compaq presario S4020WM shuts off all on its own.I was trying to run system recovery and it just ... A: I realize that, thats why I'm asking if it can run a non-Windows application, such as memtest, which ... | |
| hi | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: i have a couple of questions: 1.how do i speed up my computer without actually upgrading anything ... A: 1. You don't, overclocking can give a minor performance increase, but generally isn't going to ... | |
| Motherboard & PSU death | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I have an ADVENT 3218 and my psu and motherboard have just died. Is it worth replacing these or ... A: AthlonXP was terminated by AMD some years back, I'd say a new computer is in order. The data on the ... | |
| Memory error after upgrading CPU | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: Over the weekend I replaced my stock 400W PSU in an ULTRA MicroFly case and while at it changed the ... A: Are all of the PSU cables connected (its a common error to forget the ATX +12v (4pin) connector due ... | |
| Power shuts off after a few minutes | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dell Dimension 2350 that shuts off after being on for about 10 minutes. Any ideas as to ... A: Any recent upgrades? Do you get any errors in windows? does the system lock up (no mouse/keyboard ... | |
| Motherboard and PSU upgrade (edit) | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: My questions are sparked by an answer given earlier this year ... A: Well, not sure whats with the 240v value (probably bad label on the PSU, I was hoping for amperage ... | |
| chipset...intel graphics? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: my friend has a dell latitude cpi laptop with a pentium 2. i try to download an intel extreme ... A: Well, Intel Extreme Graphics 2 is a hardware product from Intel, the software you're downloading is ... | |
| RAM & Mobo | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I am having problem with my setup:Intel E6550 C2D CPU Intel D975XBX2 motherboard Kingston ... A: It may just be simply incompatable, or some of the RAM may be damaged. Otherwise I can't give you ... | |
| RAM | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: could you tell me if pc133 ram will work in an older machine that we let my son use. It had pc100 ... A: It should work fine, what will likely happen if the mainboard doesn't support the RAM at 133MHZ is ... | |
| MSI Mainboard MS-6390 | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to install a Belkin USB 2.0 3-Port PCI Card into an available slot. Running Win XP Home ... A: No, I meant roughly pre-2000 as "old", so there shouldn't be a PCI revision problem, the only things ... | |
| Motherboard and PSU upgrade (edit) | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: My questions are sparked by an answer given earlier this year ... A: I flagged your first question after seeing the edit, so it won't be carried out (its no problem). ... | |
| Replacing CPU Retention Module K8VT800 Pro | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Bobbert, I was replacing my CPU fan (Athlon 64 3200+; socket 754)and found that one of the clips on ... A: The actual retention bracket that holds the heatsink-fan assembly to the mainboard is held to the ... | |
| Computer shuts down | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Let me tell you about my problem. Actually I had the same problem a few months ago but (even ... A: Heat was my first guess, however if it handled summer heat without crumpling under it, I'm going to ... | |
| slow laptop | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a Toshibia 2415 laptop with a intel p4 2g processor,1g ram and a 40g hard drive. it started ... A: Well, do you hear the cooling fan spinning up? If theres no cooling the CPU is probably running in ... | |
| Pentium III slot1 | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have an old PC 7yrs. It does great for what it suppossed to do. I have come across another Pentium ... A: Well, that tells you everything you need to know: 600 MHZ core (.6GHZ), 512k L2, 100MHZ FSB, 2.05 ... | |
| COMPUTER | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: On one of my computers if I enter the first letter or number in a website that requires password and ... A: Depends on a lot, but to break it down to the simplest level, it depends on what web-browser you're ... | |
| motherboard &cpu | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a s4020wm compaq presario with a am37-L motherboard and a AMD ATHLON 2400 cpu(axda2400dkv3c) ... A: Well, it should at least turn on, so either the CPU is damaged (I hope you haven't tried removing it ... | |
| centrino vs. P4 power consumption | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I have bought a centrino based laptop (1.5 GHZ) What I would like to know is: a small pc with,say, ... A: Unless you live in an area that has dramatic prices for electrical usage, the difference between ... | |
| Installing Drivers for K7S41GX | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I am having a real problem and I am really hoping that you can help me! I have a ASRock K7S41GX on ... A: No, appears theres some confusion, AMD at a time produced chipsets under its name, namely the 756, ... | |
| HP Pavilion a330n motherboard. | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a HP Pavilion a330n with the standard installed motherboard. Manufacturer's name ... A: It would probably be easier to replace the system, your planned upgrade would require replacing the ... | |
| CPU FSB and Memory Speed Compatibility | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to upgrade my existing CPU from Intel Celeron 2.4Ghz to Intel P4 3.0Ghz. However, my other ... A: Depends on the form factor of the mainboard, if its an ATX compatable case, you can get ATX ... | |
| MSI Mainboard MS-6390 | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to install a Belkin USB 2.0 3-Port PCI Card into an available slot. Running Win XP Home ... A: Fairly sure the mainboard has PCI 2.1, as its a fairly old standard, and the card simply wouldn't ... | |
| CPU FSB and Memory Speed Compatibility | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to upgrade my existing CPU from Intel Celeron 2.4Ghz to Intel P4 3.0Ghz. However, my other ... A: You can't really test it without another system, if the motherboard can't utilize FSB 800 then the ... | |
| compatible INTEL processors for PAVILLIAN a520n | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: i just got in the ADOBE CS3 PRODUCTION PREMIUM package, and i couldn't install ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS, ... A: None of those are compatable with your system, you have a Socket A mainboard with an AthlonXP CPU, ... | |
| CPU FSB and Memory Speed Compatibility | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to upgrade my existing CPU from Intel Celeron 2.4Ghz to Intel P4 3.0Ghz. However, my other ... A: Well, I don't know where that information is coming from, but it is wrong. The mainboard will create ... | |
| Graphic Motherboard | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to build my next computer. This one will be purely...except when the wife gets on ... A: Well, there is no such thing as a "gaming motherboard", just as there is no such thing as "gaming ... | |
| AMD 580X CrossFire™ Chipset vs. AMD 690G Chipset | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I'm comparing two motherboards, the ASUS M2A-VM HDMI and the ASUS M2R32-MVP. They both have the same ... A: It depends, if you intend to use CrossFire it sounds like the 580X is your choice. Otherwise, there ... | |
| Laptop advice | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I am going to sell my laptop and I'm looking for some advice; What is the best or least expensive ... A: Well, it all depends on what it came with, what you're advertising it with, etc. Generally I would ... | |
| computer dosnt post | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I've had problems in the past where my computer would freeze when i ran a program that used the CPU ... A: Ok, well, this is an interesting problem. Normally I would say just pick up whatever mainboard has a ... | |
| upgrade | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: how can i know what is the maximum processor speed that i can put in my PC.(DELL E-310). Thank you A: Checking Dell's website or the service manual for the mainboard's specifications would be one way. ... | |
| RAM compatability | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: Here is my problem: I am currently researching parts for a computer I wanna build; and I was ... A: Well, what motherboard are you using? Is the memory in question DDR2 or DDR3? Does the mainboard ... | |
| Problem installing Windows XP on new system | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new mobo and processor(D945GCCR and Intel PD 805 2.66GHz). I want to install ... A: I'm guessing the problem is with your installation media, Windows XP should work on all products ... | |
| 64bit or not? | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I would like to use the 64bit version of the OS but the system information panel is telling me that ... A: I'm not sure what "bios revisions" you're speaking of, however the Core 2 Duo is 64-bit, although if ... | |
| Memory Upgrading | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have an HP zv6170us which has an AMD Athlon 64 processor (I'm 93.6% sure) and two 512MB cards for ... A: PC-2 numbers denote DDR2, a different memory technology, which is more prevalent with newer ... | |
| blue screen / new hard drive | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Have a Compaq Presario S4020WM. Recently had a few blue screens and even a black screen with NTLDR ... A: Ah, well, I would call it a day for the mainboard in that case, you might try another power supply, ... | |
| Possible motherboard problem | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently starting to build a new computer which is something I haven't done before. I've ... A: Its the lack of memory, the system can't start up without RAM installed. However, I doubt you've ... | |
| replacing cpus | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a HP AMD Athlon (tm) 64x2 dual 3800+ HP Pavillion 061 System model ex272AA-ABAa1520n the ... A: Well, the problem you might face is socket incompatability, you need to find out if your Athlon64 is ... | |
| PC Stops Responding | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: My PC is about 4 years old, and it pretty much shows. A lot of the insides are upgrades from a Dell ... A: I would think it to be the PSU, however it could be a software problem as well. As it sounds like ... | |
| PC booting, then immediatly shutting down. | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I seem to be having a problem with my new hardware: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Asus M2N-E SLI Nvidia ... A: If there is a burning smell, there is probably a burning "mark" where whatever was burning, burned ... | |
| Memory Stick | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I just installed a memory stick on my computer and wanted to know if I can keep it plugged into the ... A: I don't understand what you're referring to, do you mean a DIMM or SIMM memory module such as one of ... | |
| help, black screen | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: im Ben and i live in spain (Europe) as you know its very hot over here, 2 weeks ago i went to bed ... A: Sounds like a more serious hardware problem, it could be any of the following: display adapter ... | |
| turion v/s core duo | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: ... i want to buy a new laptop but i dont't know what is best... the intel core duo or the amd ... A: Either would be suitable for most things, as they will have similar power demands and similar ... | |
| Replace CPU & Motherboard | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dell Dimensions 8200 with a 2.0 ghz 400 FSB Socket N processor and I am looking to upgrade ... A: Well, you haven't really given any specifications about your current system, or what you want to ... | |
| New RAM does not show all | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I already have 2GB RAM in my computer. Today, I upgraded another 2GB, however, when I right-clicked ... A: Its a Windows XP (and earlier) unique thing, the OS can't recognize greater than 4GB of RAM so ... | |
| processor speed | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me which is a faster processor? AMD Athlon 64x2 dual core 3600+ 1.9GHZ or Intel P4 641 ... A: Well, you're comparing a dual core processor to a single core processor, so there will be some ... | |
| Ram upgrade | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently added 2048 of ram (two gig sticks) to a one gig (one stick) set up. I'm working with DDR2 ... A: Try booting with the optical drives and TV tuner disconnected, see if it loads up. If not, I'm ... | |
| dell inspiron cpu upgrade? | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to upgrade my cpu on my dell Inspiron 9300? I currently have a centrino 1.6 Ghz. If ... A: It sounds like you have a laptop, using either a Pentium M or a Celeron M for its CPU, Centrino is a ... | |
| Can adding memory cause an lcd to fail? | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: My laptop is in being repaired. The lcd had to be replaced as vertical lines had periodically ... A: I'd guess more along the lines of something to blame, if the system works fine with the RAM ... | |
| HP N5210 take apart | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I need to change the fan on the subject HP. I have removed all of the screws I can find but still ... A: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=60620&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us There's ... | |
| CPU | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I am going to buy a CPU. I need it to be fast in games and general use(internet, pictures, videos ... A: Not sure what the Intel comment is related to, I would suggest going with the 5200+, because it will ... | |
| expansion card type? | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a Gateway PC with XP Home. Tech info is at the bottom. I bought a Seagate 250gig PATA hard ... A: You just need to update the mainboard's BIOS, the 845 should easily support LBA, but it might not be ... | |
| Memory Clips | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: When upgrading memory on my Dell Dimension 8100 I lost 2 of the plastic memory clips that hold the ... A: They can't really be purchased raw, you will likely have to avoid using that specific memory slot ... | |
| Motherboard/CPU/PSU failure: which one | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a HP Pavilion a330n and one day, we came back and the screen was frozen. Turn the computer ... A: An interesting problem, Socket A, and the AthlonXP, are unfourtunately very very dead. The power ... | |
| Windows 2003 Server with Very Low Disk Space | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I couldn't find an exact category for this problem so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area. I ... A: I prefer Partition Magic, but thats somewhat dated, I've heard of Ghost working, however its a ... | |
| about motherboard | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: well, i have a P4 1.7 ghz , probly older and also i have 256 mb SDRAM. can you suggest me a ... A: Most likely not, as that chip is very likely a Willamette 180nm revision of the Pentium 4, and ... | |
| Here goes | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: Ok here goes... Lately I have had a problem with my computer turning on. Usually I have to do what I ... A: It sounds like a power supply problem, the new one is probably of lower quality than the old one, ... | |
| Booting Up Problem | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: Booting Up Problem I have a Dell Dimension 8100 which has an intermittent problem that has now ... A: The CMOS is the memory used by the BIOS (the mainboard's firmware) to store settings, you clear it ... | |
| suggestion please | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I have AMD-3200+(2Ghz) processor,1gb RAM system with ASUS motherboard. I want to upgrade my ... A: MATLAB doesn't have any system requirements that I can see, however the gaming problems aren't due ... | |
| No boot | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: On rebooting my computer after a thunderstorm, I get three long beeps but no further activity. I ... A: Well a keyboard "card" doesn't really exist anymore, if theres a problem with the keyboard you'd ... | |
| PC Shutdowns & HDD activity light permanently ON | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Hope u r fine & read this in the best of everything. A week ago i met an unusual problem in my PC, ... A: Based on what you've done, I'm thinking its the power supply, if it works with very minimal loading ... | |
| suggestion please | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I have bought AMD-3200+ processor(2GHZ),Asus motherboard,1gb ram, 160gb hard-disk sytem. I want to ... A: Well, it all depends on what motherboard you have as far as what processor you can get. If you have ... | |
| computer says i have less memory | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a 40GB harddrive... the setup (press delete to enter setup thing) says it is a 40GB but when ... A: Something is wrong with your MBR, the drive is formatted incorrectly is my guess. I would suggest ... | |
| keeps turning off | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dell c600 laptop that lately has been turning off occasionally during use. It seems to be ... A: Its a power or mainboard issue, is the battery or DC adapter going out? If neither of those is the ... | |
| upgrading RAM??? | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: i need to upgrade my RAM to play neverwinter nights 2 for the PC. the game plays with just a bit of ... A: You need to know more about the mainboard and its specifications before you start down the upgrade ... | |
| upgrading Processor on wife's Emachines computer | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: howdy, I bought my wife an Emachine T6524 about 2 yrs ago and the computer has various integrated ... A: I've suggested across the board that no users upgrade to Vista, for any reason, and I'll continue ... | |
| upgrading Processor on wife's Emachines computer | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: howdy, I bought my wife an Emachine T6524 about 2 yrs ago and the computer has various integrated ... A: The system sounds like it has a lot of potential, now assuming it uses a normal ATX power supply ... | |
| mouseover options for mp3 and wav files | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: Michael. I do the audio editing for the radio station I work for. I'm working with mp3 and wav ... A: Sorry if the response on this is exceptionally dated, this question was pulled from the Question ... | |
| pc | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: The past few days I have been getting warnings of low space on my c drive. So I erased some programs ... A: It is something you can do on your own, right click on My Computer, select properties, click the ... | |
| Via KT-133 Specifications. | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I am in a process of upgrading my older system: VIA KT-133 Chipset (K7VAT + REV:3.0) with 462 ... A: I'd buy a new system, you aren't even talking AthlonXP hardware, and AthlonXP is dead and buried and ... | |
| CPU Fastest ? | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: With all the available computer processors on the market, which is the fastest and therefore the ... A: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2457 You may ... | |
| Cpu usage | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: My cpu is running at 100% when I try to play counterstrike, hl.exe is where the usage is taking ... A: I'm going to venture the graphics hardware is just incapable of "keeping up" with the game's ... | |
| CPU Fastest ? | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: With all the available computer processors on the market, which is the fastest and therefore the ... A: To buy hardware online I'd look at retailers like www.newegg.com, www.zipzoomfly.com, or ... | |
| keeping computer on | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: Hope you can settle my fight with my wife. She says it is best to leave the computer running night ... A: This debate is something which has caused threads hundreds of pages long on c|net and other forums, ... | |
| Upgrading Mobo on Emachine T1862 keeping processor | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: i was looking to upgrade my emachines t1862, which is one of my older computers. The motherboard in ... A: Yes, but no, I would suggest one of these two mainboards: ... | |
| 478 socket Motherboard | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of upgrading my motherboard and cpu. I now have a Celeron-D 2.4 ghz, and a ... A: You might look at an AMD Socket 939 solution, which will provide the upgrade option to dual core, ... | |
| 478 socket Motherboard | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of upgrading my motherboard and cpu. I now have a Celeron-D 2.4 ghz, and a ... A: I'm guessing the mainboard you've found is a "hacked" solution, because its designed to pair PCI-E ... | |
| Do I need more RAM? | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new computer from cyperpowerpc.com I got the GamerPro 8800. I am not that ... A: I would add another 1GB of RAM (get another 2x512 kit) and potentially consider a switch from ... | |
| wireless remotes | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I am just wondering if you can purchase a wireless adaptor of some kind to plug into a laptop that ... A: There are many such devices, I'd look at Logitech's Harmony line of remotes, ... | |
| adding ram | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dell 4700 series dimension that is three years old. I want to add 1gig of memory. I see ... A: Ok, I know this will seem somewhat backwards, but I'd like to know what type of RAM you're trying to ... | |
| computer | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem that has perplexed me for the last 6 months or so. I replaced the motherboard in my ... A: I'm going to agree with what Microsoft is saying, its one of the three, I'd try it out with another ... | |
| Hardware choose? | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: i need a computer for calculations(Finnite element programs) for example my system(celeron ... A: I found one software suite which lists itself as a finite element calculator, Impact, based on their ... | |
| computer crash | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: when i switch on computer i have a fatal error warning saying windows is unableto start because ... A: Have you tried safe mode? Have you tried a repair install of Windows from the installation medium? ... | |
| motherboard, CPU or Ram? | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: o) My power supply went belly up on me and I'm afraid it may have taken something else with it. ... A: It isn't entirely unheard of for the PSU to take other components with it, without giving it a ... | |
| how much power... | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: "Hi, can there is any software through which i can check my watts usage. i mean how much my ... A: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp The monitor has its own power unit, so it ... | |
| Celeron | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My OS is Windows XP. I have a computer with a Abit SG-80 motherboard installed. It's CPU was ... A: You might just consider reformatting the system, or upgrading the RAM or hard drive. Your CPU should ... | |
| Athlon 1.0ghz (Thunderbird) | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a Presario 5102US with an AMD Athlon 1.0ghz cpu. I have a system information utility (siw) ... A: Likely the options don't exist on the Compaq mainboard, which is part of the reason I suggest ... | |
| Athlon 1.0ghz (Thunderbird) | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Presario 5102US with an AMD Athlon 1.0ghz cpu. I have a system information utility (siw) ... A: I wouldn't attempt overclocking on a Compaq mainboard, mostly as its available options will be very ... | |
| RAM issues | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently made a massive upgrade to my system, replacing the Case, Motherboard, CPU, and PSU. I ... A: A large majority of the information you pasted is pointless, no offense, it just isn't needed. The ... | |
| 2 Hard drive issue | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: Hey thanks for the great answer -- however I would also like to know what are the advantages to ... A: Both, if you have XP on a seperate partition and your data on another partition, if you have to ... | |
| Pentinum III | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I need a processor pentium III or better on my pc. Right now, I have the following: 1. ... A: That looks like three seperate systems, and from those ID's I can't tell you a whole lot, however I ... | |
| 2 Hard drive issue | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 hard drives each with Windows XP on them. No floppy drive. What is the best way to ... A: You can only have the OS on one drive, unless you're dual booting and want two seperate OS' and more ... | |
| Upgrade questions | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: It came with a sempron mobile 1.6 ghz. and 512mg. DDR2 PC4200 HYNIX ram.can board support PC25300 ... A: Answer: The RAM upgrade should be possible, however might not be, the CPU upgrade is probably ... | |
| Athlon 64 slowdown on standby | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: I need my Athlon 64 3000 to continually run at 2000 mhz. I also like to put the system into standby ... A: Disable Cool'N'Quiet in the BIOS so the CPU won't adjust its own clock speed to save energy. It ... | |
| Upgrade questions | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: We bought a Gateway Emachine N-10 Notebook and can not seem to get a straight answer from tech ... A: The RAM upgrade should be possible, however might not be, the CPU upgrade is probably impossible, as ... | |
| motherboard and cpu | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: I want to upgrade my CPU but cannot find a motherboard manual for my Compaq presario 7940. I have an ... A: You don't need a manual, sorry to say but you won't likely be upgrading that system as the AMD K7 ... | |
| Notebook won't switch to Multibay battery | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: My HP nc6000 notebook has the capacity for two batteries -- a 'primary' battery and a 'Multibay' ... A: You have to tell it to utilize the other battery, I'd guess its the power and battery options in ... | |
| PC800 40ns or 45ns RAM in a Dell 8200 w/400fsb | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dell 8200 2.0GHz with a 400fsb and 256 mb of ram (2 128mb modules, 40ns). Can my 400fsb ... A: Yes, most likely you would see some performance alteration with the use of slower RAM vs the use of ... | |
| ecs & usb | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: i have a amd 64 3000 processor with a sorry cant quite at the moneent get the number ecs socket 939 ... A: Asus isn't problem free, their current newest boards are actually somewhat problematic for a lot of ... | |
| Can a faulty SMPS damage all other components? | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: well so now my question is y would this happen 2 the smps? Why would it give 13 vdc? Is it because ... A: Well my voltage numbers were just examples, its whats referred to as over-volting. Low quality or ... | |
| Can a faulty SMPS damage all other components? | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: i gave my system to some institute 2 install SAP. after i got it, one of my dvd roms did not work. ... A: If the power supply fails in a system, there is always the chance that it can "take something with ... | |
| upgrading CPU... | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: Bob, I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with a 2.4 GHz processor(478 pin) and a 400 MHz fsb. I believe ... A: You'll need to check Dell's support page for that product to see what the exact upgrade specs are, ... | |
| Free Driver Update Software? | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for some software that will find the drivers on my computer, search for updates and ... A: For Windows, no, such a program does not exist to my knowledge, however for Linux a few package ... | |
| cpu overtemperature | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: have fitted new larger cpu fan and changed the cpu to a 2 gig but the cpu temperature keeps rising ... A: You'll need to provide more information about the system so I can make some suggestions. For example ... | |
| IE won't work | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a computer at work and for some reason I cannot get on the Internet unsing IE. I can use any ... A: No, the cold is nothing to worry about unless it gets down to around -20* C which is usually around ... | |
| paging file | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: Bob, first the paging file was default: 192 MB because the RAM is 128. THen I changed it to 200, ... A: Yes because WindowsXP doesn't have enough RAM to work with with only 128MB of RAM, it needs about ... | |
| Computer very slow | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a dell dimension 2400 with 128 MB ram and 80gig hard disk. My problem is that my computer is ... A: You need to upgrade your RAM to 256MB or more, Windows itself will basically consume all 128MB of ... | |
| memory problems | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: (You like Dilbert, right) :-) I have a problem with my C-Drive. I'm running Windows ME and have ... A: I would guess your hard drive is being used for System Restore or as paging file, right click on "My ... | |
| Blank Screen | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I had a problem with an old computer and the Geek Squad at best buy said that the capaciters had ... A: I'd ensure everything is connected, did you forget any PSU leads? (its a surprisingly common ... | |
| system running very slowly | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: I have an AMD 64 3000+ on a K8V SE Deluxe motherboard, that I built myself. It was doing just fine ... A: Probably the CPU, if it ran without any cooling for a sustained period of time. I would try ... | |
| Whats wrong? | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: im new here. jus trying to search around to find solution to fix my computer. Im a student which not ... A: The first system likely has a hardware error which sounds like it'll be replaced under warranty. ... | |
| no sound | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I just reinstalled my Windows XP on my kids' computer. I had the computer built for me three years ... A: Do you know anything about the mainboard? Windows should've installed a default audio driver, ... | |
| Second monitor is not detected | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: No DVI to VGA adapters are being used, both monitors are flat screens. They both work in the primary ... A: If Windows won't allow you to turn the hardware on, and if driver updates aren't fixing the problem, ... | |
| which is better product compaq or hp | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: How do their laptops compare? Thx, FreddAC A: Compaq and HP are anymore the same product, after the marger in 2002, and restructuring of products ... | |
| Second monitor is not detected | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: My second monitor is not being detected by my computer. The problem occurred about two weeks ago ... A: I'd go into the display settings and try to enable the 2nd monitor from there, if that fails, go ... | |
| Memory problem??? | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: When I try to access my statements at my online banking URL, I get the following message: "The ... A: I'd try a more complete memory test, memtest x86, it should take about an hour and a half to ... | |
| creating backups on drivers | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I would like to reformat my pc but before i do it i would like to have a backup on all the drivers ... A: You will need to install the drivers again after the system is reformatted, there isn't a way around ... | |
| Motherboard | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have an AsusTek K8VMX motherboard running a 1.6 GHz AMD Sempron. I was spraying my motherboard ... A: The system would display errors if those components were damaged, you could try running memtest x86 ... | |
| Added Memory to Abit Mobo, WinXP shuts down | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I recently added memory (2-128@45s) to my Abit TH7 RAID mobo which already had same with 2 blanks in ... A: Looking at the board on Abit's website, and based on your description, I've realized you're using ... | |
| Hard drive freezes | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: My computer had problem with Hard drive and I finally decided to format it. As my computer CD / DVD ... A: It likely cannot run with the install of Windows from another system, as the copy of Windows on that ... | |
| fsb | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: i just upgraded to a p4m890-m2 motbo i installed a pentium d 915 at@ 800mhz fsb and i have pc 3200 ... A: The FSB of Intel processors starting with the Pentium 4 Willamette series, is "quad-pumped" meaning ... | |
| Problem with my: P4 3.06 GHz HT | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I had a CPU overheating issue that I resolved with new heat sink, but durring the course of the ... A: No, the other logical processor exists purely in software, Intel's self protection mechanisms will ... | |
| Ram Check | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I have bought a pair of Dominator Ram TWIN2X2048-6400C4D. Earlier I have got a pair of ... A: WindowsXP is incapable of recognizing greater than about 3.25GB of RAM, as the other RAM is held as ... | |
| Pentiums | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: Just wanted to know difference between the various pentiums. I know a pentium 4 is fast but some ... A: Pentium D is a dual-core processor based on NetBurst, Pentium 4 shares the same architecture and ... | |
| Random Reboots, Freezing, and Rough Start Up | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Hey, Ive had a growing problem with my computer, and it finally just pushed me over the edge. It ... A: Try running with the side panel off to test the heat theory, try running with each stick of RAM ... | |
| upgrading my full system----i have a dell optiplex gx 110 | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: .. I dont know alot about computer but i want to ugrade my pc from 10gb harddrive to atleast 80 ... A: Virtual memory is memory placed on the hard-drive, so upgrading to a larger HD will allow you do ... | |
| the fastest proccesor on the market? | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: i have been thinking of upgrading my system which has now become obsolete.Which processor do you ... A: Then I'd suggest the Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quadro series, expect to spend a small fortune to buy the ... | |
| CD rom drive problems | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: Looking for some urgent help please! For some reason my pc has stopped seeing my CD rom and DVD rom ... A: Do you have driver discs for the drives? Another idea would be to go into the BIOS and ensure the ... | |
| CPU Hang?? | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I recently wanted to upgrade my system without a TOTAL rebuild. Socket 478 ain't easy to get parts ... A: I'd guess power supply, especially given that it is only 300W, I'd suggest trying a new one out, ... | |
| I cant reinstall windows XP | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to reinstall windows xp (after my computer crashed and showed my a "Cannot find ... A: Make sure it's set to boot from CD-ROM as a higher priority than HDD (HDD0, 1, 2, etc) also, try ... | |
| CPU clock speed | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: The clock speed of my CPU as indicated in Control panel/System was 1GHz, the rating in the specs ... A: Because the Sempron is not a 2.8GHZ CPU, however its PR rating may be 2800+, 1.2GHZ still seems low, ... | |
| will defrag permanently delete files? | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I was told that its a good idea to run a disk defrag avery few weeks. Will it permanently remove ... A: Defrag just moves files around on the hard drive to optimize disk I/O throughput and performance, so ... | |
| Blank screen when upgrading to P4 | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: the system I use daily is getting on a bit in age so I have tried to upgrade the cpu, but with the ... A: I'd try clearing the CMOS, also does Intel mention if you need a different BIOS revision for the ... | |
| Memory - Logical Type | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: What does Logical Type refer to regarding a Memory Chip? For example, I bid on the following on ... A: I don't think there should be a problem, at the moment I don't quite recall what the "Logical Type" ... | |
| about memory | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: In my Emachines it has 256 DDR SDRAM. It's a newer model and I want to upgrade to 512. So I have ... A: Should be fine, the system should automatically detect the new RAM, and adjust its frequency ... | |
| Computer Hardware | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: "I'm in the market and plan on getting a notebook computer in the next week or so and there are a ... A: I'll tackle your questions one at a time, first you're noting a difference between operational speed ... | |
| regarding Processor.. | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: this is my sys config PV-2.8 GHZ 915GEV 512 DDR2 180 GB Hard Disk my system is making to much noice ... A: The computer is, as it has expressed, getting too hot during normal operation. You need to cool it ... | |
| processors | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I have heard that a laptop processor can fit & work in a desktop PC is this true, as i am looking to ... A: Some "laptop" parts, in the past, have been able to run in desktop systems, most notably the AMD ... | |
| No video feed/new mobo install | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I recently upgraded a system with a new mobo/cpu/ram. I put a ecs RS482-M board in with a athlon64 ... A: I'm guessing something is dead, try clearing the CMOS just to be safe, remove the battery from the ... | |
| motherboard, memory or graphic card | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a pc for over 3 years. It has a motherboard Msi 648 max(ver: 1.0) with 512ram(256 X 2 single ... A: I think your diagnosis is correct, if both sticks of RAM are working, but when both are installed ... | |
| Junk Files and Registry Errors. | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Am silver surfer, 18 months on Comp:(AMD Athlon). I know Comp:needs more memory. ... A: As far as adding more memory, you can do this yourself, as long as you know what type of memory the ... | |
| battery | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: my friend and i recently had a problem with a PC. we took out the power plug from the back because ... A: That's correct, the battery on the mainboard is there to supply a very small memory chip called the ... | |
| sdram | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I recentely saw advertised PC133U sdram. What the heck is pc133U ? It was priced cheaply, and vendor ... A: I'm not entirely sure what the U is denoting, however I'm guessing it may be a SO-DIMM solution, as ... | |
| asrock motherboard - only powers on/off with psu swith | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: My prevoius motherboard got fried and i installed a new motherboard. System setup: AMD athlon xp2000 ... A: It could be windows, but more likely I'm guessing it's the power supply's cooling system keeping it ... | |
| BIOS Beeps | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: When I turn my pc on, I hear 2 fast beeps, followed by 6 short beeps. There is no display on the ... A: Keyboard failure should give you an error message (something to the effect of: 3xx Keyboard Failure, ... | |
| Which RAM do I need to get? | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I am building a new system. Here is what I have... Motherboard - ECS EliteGroup #P4M800PRO-M Ver ... A: PC 2700 will work fine, DDR2 will obviously improve performance, although if you already have the PC ... | |
| cpu pentium D | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Complete procedure on how to install pentium D and its cooling fan? A: The processor should be sold as a retail part, including a detailed installation manual, also your ... | |
| CPU and Motherboard | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I have an Asus P5WD2 motherboard with an Intel Pentium D (2.8GHz) CPU. I am using the Thermaltake ... A: I would refil the coolant, or put a fan-based cooling device on the processor and see if the system ... | |
| No Input Signal | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have change my motherboard after I got a signal "No input Signal" When I have started the computer ... A: The monitor isn't getting a signal, I'm guessing you have a "monitor turn off" set, and you aren't ... | |
| Is it possible to run 2 hard drives? | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: Ok, maybe I am asking the wrong question. This is what I have: System: Windows XP Pro On a Dell ... A: There isn't a whole lot you can do to improve performance, especially if the CPU is your limiting ... | |
| Dell Optiplex GX1 Problem Upgrading RAM | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I want to upgrade my RAM, but I'm not sure how many MBs to buy until I figure out why my system ... A: Honestly I wouldn't upgrade it anymore, ECC SDRAM is still expensive, especially considering that ... | |
| computer | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Can you explain in simple terms how by pressing a button on the key boards or an icon on a program ... A: That's a very broad question, in the most basic of explanations, when you click a button on the ... | |
| AMD CPU | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I have an Athlon xp 1800. when iam using ans asus MB my cpu speed around 1500 mhz. when i chnge my ... A: Go into the BIOS and raise the FSB back to what the specification is. I believe it's FSB 133, which ... | |
| Vaio PCV-RS510 bad motherboard? | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I have got a Sony Vaio PCV-RS510 without the hard drive from a friend. It gave him the message "No ... A: The monitor isn't recieving a signal, which is what your error message is, which means the computer ... | |
| CPU temperature! | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a laptop : Toshiba satellite A50 , the fan is often off, it run sometime but not continually ... A: Pentium M is designed to take somewhat higher temperatures than a desktop, and it's also designed to ... | |
| CPU Temp | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I have an AMD Athlon XP 2200+ CPU. It keeps restarting automatically when it gets to the OS loading ... A: 42* C is acceptable for an AthlonXP (even as high as 50-55*C is acceptable as long as it isn't ... | |
| CPU & Networks | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Please excuse my lack of I.T. knowledge and incorrect usage of terminologies. I would like to know ... A: Yes, assuming it's multiple process threads, unless you want to get into exceptionally advanced ... | |
| intel centrino duo | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: I am about to buy dub av300 analog video capture unit. It says it will work with minimum pentium 4 ... A: Firstly, Pentium 4 isn't an OS, it's a processor from Intel (along with the Core Duo, which your ... | |
| Hard Disk Problem | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: In our lab, system Keyboard is working during booting. But it doesn't working while loading windows. ... A: If it works in Windows, it's merely the tradeoff between the BIOS and the OS to load the USB ... | |
| forced under clock amd | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a standard amd pc(amd 3200+ cpu with amd cool'n quite on a gigabyte gak851gmf-9 board,...)run ... A: I'm not sure why you'd want to run at a lower speed, unless heat is a real issue for you, in which ... | |
| 200 GB HDD support | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: Bottom line, I've got a 200 GB SATA HDD and the BIOS recognizes all of it. but, of course, when I ... A: Ok, I know that installing a system from an WindowsXP SP2 disc will recognize >137GB of the drive, ... | |
| Windows XP memory limit | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I have an Asus A8N32 SLI Deluxe motherboard, AMDX2 4800 processor, running Windows XP Pro. I had 2 ... A: Copied from http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us (the site won't allow direct ... | |
| please help me | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have an annoying problem !!! when I run a game (CD), not all the games, in the middle of the ... A: It's a memory I/O error, which means it's something that you'll have to troubleshoot with the game ... | |
| Is it possible to run 2 hard drives? | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I upgraded my old hard drive (I belive it is a 50 GB) to a new 200 GB. Is it possible to use them ... A: Hard drives are storage devices, however you can use them for swap space, or paging file as the ... | |
| Cleaning Up Computer? | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: How do you "Additionally, you can disable Windows System Restore to free around 2GB of space."I have ... A: Right click on My Computer (from the Start Menu), select properties, click the System Restore tab, ... | |
| RAM:PC133 - PC66 Compatability | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Follow-up: ....But is that a net gain, or a net loss, or no difference? Is going to 384 MB @ PC66 ... A: It would most likely be a decrease in performance, due to the large drop in RAM bandwidth, the ... | |
| RAM:PC133 - PC66 Compatability | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: I have 256MB PC133 SDRAM onboard; system is max upgradable to 512MB PC133...third slot is open.I ... A: You're first statement is correct, it would lower the speed of all of the sticks of RAM to PC 66, ... | |
| Cleaning Up Computer? | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I have used 58.3 GB of my 74.4 GB hard drive and would like to do some serious organizing and ... A: I would suggest first looking at applications that you have that you don't need or use anymore, or ... | |
| Kernel Time | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: You are absolutly right! I am using the hyper threading which tricks my system into thinking that I ... A: I'm not entirely sure why disabling Hyper-Threading can increase performance in some applications, I ... | |
| Kernel Time | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I am running a: Pentium 4 Dual Core 3.0 GHz 2x512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Dual Channel (Matched Pair) ... A: Your graphics processor does have an effect on your system, and I'm guessing you don't have a dual ... | |
| Copying | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a audio cassette of a speech from a meeting. I was wondering if there was any way I could ... A: You can either go spend like $200 on the cassette deck device which does exactly what you're talking ... | |
| backing up data | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I use my computer on a daily basis for school and work. I add, edit or delete files on my computer ... A: Depending on the level of security you want, you could do anything from a RAID 0 configuration ... | |
| Looking for motherboard and CPU | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony Vaio PCVRS510. A few days ago, I turned it on and it showed just a blank screen. I ... A: I'm not sure at all what would work as a replacement board for that system, as I'm not sure if it ... | |
| PC Monitor | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Where can I dispose of an old PC Monitor? How about a fax/copier machine? A: In California you will face fines if you dispose of those machines by just throwing them in the ... | |
| Motherboard BIOS question | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: I've been having troubles, for a while now, with a video card I bought, an ATI Radeon x1600 PRO, for ... A: I've personally never used a Biostar mainboard, however this appears to be a fairly capable ... | |
| Which is the best graphic card in the world ATI or NVIDIA at present world | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I am in dilemma to know which is the best graphic card between ATI and G- FORCE and about to buy a ... A: It depends on your budget and what exactly you need, the individually fastest card produced at the ... | |
| original memory any good | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: what you mean faster the ones i put it are two 256ram cars the orinals are 128ram each i thought ... A: Memory modules have both capacity (represented in MB or KB) and clock speed (represented in MHZ or ... | |
| original memory any good | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: i have a dell dimesion 4600s i replaced the harddrive and memory about 7 months ago i never ... A: If the hard drive with viruses on it hasn't been reformatted or 0'ed out (entirely erased) then yes, ... | |
| RAM Clocking (BIOS changes) | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: The Newegg reviews all say this RAM auto boots @ 3-3-3-8 and you need to change the clocking in the ... A: You shouldn't have to change anything if it's working alright, 2-2-2-6 timings compared to 3-3-3-8 ... | |
| COMPUTER DOES NOTHING | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A HP PAVILLION A450N HAS A INTEL PENTIUM 4 TH 3.GHZ PROSESOR AND 512 MB RAMM 160 GB IVE HAD ... A: Ok, I'm guessing that the RAM you installed might not be compatable, so I'd try removing it and ... | |
| installation spftware | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: i bought a used pentium 233 mmx i didnot get the installation disc with it so nothing works ... A: To get around the BIOS Supervisor Password, just reset the CMOS (unplug the system from the wall, ... | |
| A slow fast cpu | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a computer that has a Intel Celeron Processor 3.06 GHZ and 512 of ram. With all that muscle, ... A: First I'm afraid you've been somewhat mislead, the Celeron isn't a speed demon, but it isn't ... | |
| Computer unresponsive issue | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I currently am trying to setup another pc up at my cabin to host 3 usb camera's and one other camera ... A: If you want an always on computer, Windows might not be the best choice, an operating system such as ... | |
| About POP Block | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: What is Pop block and how can I pop block an web site on my computer ? A: I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "Pop block", however I'm guessing that you're referencing a ... | |
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