Hardware

RAM Question, difference between
What is the difference between PC 5300 DDR2 667 memory and PC 5400 DDR2 667 memory? And can I mix them or not. Thanks, Don ... 18 Feb 2007 11:54

PenDrive
Hi, Is this possible to read unique factory serial number of PenDrive (USB Flash Memory) in Windows OS? Thanks for help! -- A5tu5 ... 17 Feb 2007 14:53

Where to buy computer screws online?
I have a bunch of parts that *could* be an extra computer, but I am out of screws! Motherboard standoffs and screws, drive screws. I haven't had a lot of luck finding them online, I would like to get a big bag of each. Anyone know where to find this? ... 18 Feb 2007 02:50

Thumb Drives Not seen in My Computer
Maybe this is more of a Windows OS question, will try there also.. My thumb drive dings when plugged in, but it doesn't show in My Computer?? ... 17 Feb 2007 16:58

How much power does a computer actually draw?
Netters, I am running four computers in a small network at home. All the four mini-tower boxes are sitting side-by-site. There is only one monitor that is shared using a KVM switch. I am looking at getting a UPS system that must be adequate for these 4 computers. However, I am confused with various numbers tha... 20 Feb 2007 00:34

AMI BIOS No boot
I have a unexpected problem with a project. Forgive the long background. Friend of mine crashed her E-Machines. PSU went down and took the MoBo with it. I have a spare MoBo (ECS P4VXASD2+) socket 478, supports Intel Pentium 4 CPU's, 100Mhz/133Mhz clock speed. I used the CPU from the E-Machines (Intel Celeron 1.7 ... 17 Feb 2007 20:05

Upgrading Memory Modules
I have a laptop that is a Pentium 4 CPU 3.2 Ghz with a 800 FSB. It currently has a 512 MB DDR PC2700 333Mhz CL 2.5. I want to upgrade the memory and am wondering if it can upgrade the memory to a faster MHz one that is much closer to my FSB. Also, am I restrained by the PC2700. I see some memory modules at ... 16 Feb 2007 02:04

Internet Streaming Connection Problems
Bill Bradshaw wrote: I do not know where to go with my problem so I thought I would start here. When streaming music from the internet with WMP, WinAmp, Screamer, etc. I end up getting kicked off the internet. I loose my connection through my ISP. I usually soft reboot to reestablish my internet connec... 16 Feb 2007 03:37

install SATA II drive on IDE motherboard?
Is it possible to connect a SATA II hard drive to an IDE motherboard with an adapter? I don't expect to get 300 mb/s but its no sense to buy another PATA drive when SATA is the new standard ... 15 Feb 2007 21:25

SATA faster than PATA?
Are SATA drives faster than PATA drives? If so, why? Thanks Jethro ... 17 Feb 2007 16:58