ninja asked:


I am just curious on how do you diagnose a hardware problem.

My desktop PC will not boot the harddrive. It loads the motherboard screen but it will not go beyond that. Randomly when I turn on my computer, it all of sudden boots up properly. But if I shut it down and turn it on again, the computer will not boot up past the motherboard screen again. I am positive this is not a software issue, but I believe I may have some faulty hardware.

Does anyone know what may be wrong with my computer, if not do you know a way I may diagnose it without having to bring in a new motherboard and such.
There are no beeping sounds when I boot up.

santo asked:


I am trying to find out the system hardware configuration. For example, how many memory sticks are installed, speed of the processor, HD size and type etc. I have heard that there is a free program you can run to get these statistics for you but I dont know the name or where to find it from? Has anyone used a program that lists these for you?

Thanks!

E-Man asked:


Ok, here is the situation:

I just got a computer built, but I am not happy with the motherboard because I cannot crossfire my ATI graphics card (ATI Radeon HD 4800 series)

Here is my mother board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131340

Hear is the Motherboard I want:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131331

Would it still work if I took all of my hardware (ram, cpu, gpu, etc.) and put it on the motherboard I want? Im also planning on changing my case because the case I have now is quiet cheap.

Anyway let me know, Thanks!
Sorry, the Motherboard I listed is the wrong one… Here is the one I want, would it work?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131368&Tpk=M4A78-E

Newborn on the Loose asked:


Is it true that computer hardware may contain asbestos?

AusKeg asked:


Have a four year old system which has been runing a 7300 GS AGP for 3 years. Over the past 5 months it has been flickering white pixels during all and any games. Then 2 months ago after flickering white pixels it would freeze about half an hour into a gaming session. The onlyway to get out was to restart the computer manually. Then last night it froze with a stationary black screen. Then after running a DX Diagnostic and searching through other hardware properties, i found that the computer did not recognise the card but everything else looks okay. Now i can only use it in safe mode, but my question is:
Do i need a new graphics card or is something else to blame or both? And if i do get a new GFX card, what would be the best AGP Tye of card and how much would it cost??? cheers, AusKeg

dimples asked:


what is my bbusiness idea?
in what way is it unique and creative?
What services/products will the business offer?
Who are the target customers?
What distribution channels is the business going to use?
What arethe projected annual sales,cost and profit?
What employment oppurtunities can the business create?
What long term goals can be set for this business?
How much start up CAPITAL?
How long before the business becomes profitable?
I am trying to write a business plan fo a business where i can buy and sell computers , printers and other hardware and software and computer accessories. I am in Malawi initially I could source the productsas locall and then after establishing the business I could buy through Cenmed International in South Africa.

crib_wizzard asked:


This is the hardware I currently have in my computer.

OS=Windows Xp with SP
Video Card=G-Force 4600
CPU=XP4600
Power Supply=Allied 400w max
Audio=Sound blast 5.0

I built this computer in May of 2002. I have not used or connected it to the internet since November of 2006. I have recently regained interst in computer gaming and bought Microsft games like flight simlator and luxor 3. As my computer is today I can not play these games. I know I need to upgrade my CPU due to the lack of MHz need and what I have. My question is If I upgrade to a 3 MHz CPU will I need to upgrade my Power supply, video card and/or sound card? What CPU is the best value to get?

nanny4hirenow asked:


1.an internal electrical pathway along which signals are sent from one part of the computer to another.
2.this is a special type of memory chip that uses a small battery to retain information about your PCs hardware.
3.a solid state device made from two layers of semiconductor material.It is designed to conduct current only in one direction,and is thus able to convert AC voltage into DC voltage.
4.an electrical line,or circuit, associated with a specific location in RAM.
5.a method of extending the apparent size of random access memory and expansion slots .
SO THERE IT IS. I HAVE 2 HAND IT IN TODAY. I HAVE A BUNCH OF DEFINITIONS AND THE WORDS TO MATCH. I DID 25 HAVE 25 LEFT. I NEED YOUR HELP. THANKS

Joginder S asked:


computer hardware problem?

John asked:


Im not talking about computer hardware though, I’m talking about hardware as in hammers, fasteners, basic eletrical things, plumbing, etc. Thanks.