Hi, I have some questions witch concern my notebook (Intel Mobile Celeron 2ghz, 256 Mb DDR pc2100) - is it possible to change my CPU to something faster (for example P4 - question of overheating),

I have a Compaq 5330us desktop and the onboard graphics card is going bad. I also want to add a DVD Recorder. As this computer is about 4 years old, is it worth getting a different graphics card and recorder or just buying a new computer?

I would like to know if someone have the same problem . can't adjust the amount of memory for the video card. with 256mb it goes to 32mb , 512mb to 64mb , 1gig is still 64mb and 2gig is still 64mb i can't adjust in bios using f 1 at startup or using f 11 .got frustrated and call them the pc is...

If I replace my hard disk, can I simply use the restore CD's kit to reinstall everything or do I need to pass trhough a special process because of a tatooed disk or anything else?

Hello, I've got an old Compaq Deskpro, with a Pentium2 (Slot 1) @ 350Mhz, the motherboard is a Compaq 041ch (it's the Ep 6350 Serie). I'd like to overclock it, but I don't really kow how. I tchanged the jumpers (the ones marked "processor speed") so it shoul go @ 450 Mhz but apparently that doesn't...

Can this model of Compaq use ECC memory? I ask only because there is a lot of it about! Also, what CL should I use? CL2 or CL3? Thanks, Paul DS. -- Please remove the "x-" if replying to sender.

Hey!... Am currently using Windows 2000 Professional as the Operating Sysyem!... :D ...

If the Device Manager doesn't list a version number for the computer's (Compaq Presario 5000T) USB ports then it's 1.0? TIA -- Untie the two knots to email me "Madness is not a consequence of uncertainty, but of certainty." Nietzche

Compatibility at 4x seems assured, but are there any gotchas about which I should have concerns? Thanks. ------- System: Deskpro EX P3/800, CPU upgraded with Intel SL6BY Tualatin to P3/1.4Ghz/512K L2 cache, (latest) 686P0/2.04g BIOS, 512Mb RAM, Win98SE

I have an old Compaq Series 3200 all-in-one computer (486 generation) where the motherboard, etc. sit in a rack below the monitor. The rack slides into a frame and all connections are at a multiplug on the front inside. I was wondering if anyone knows whether the monitor can be used by itself. ...

I have a Compaq Evo n1020v. The display is very faint. There is almost no contrast. You can see it a little better if you have it at an extreme angle. I'm wondering if the whole display needs replaced or if it may be an inverter board, or something much less expensive to replace.

I posted about two weeks ago and asked if there was a reason for this machines slowness...HH and one other, told me that the Hard Drive is 5400 RPM, the video also slows the machine etc...thank you for your input..it did help but!!! Well I am going to change out the motherboard, hard drive, video...

HistoryFan wrote: I'm asking this question on behalf of my uncle who is mostly computer illiterate. He has a Compaq Deskpro computer. Running Windows 98SE, Celeron 333Mhz processor, 192MB of RAM, 3.1GB hard drive, 56K modem and NIC card. A couple of days ago,...

Anyone can tell what is the sound chipset on the desktop ?

Hello... I need to reset my CMOS and can't find the E50 jumper referenced in the documentation, none of the systemboard diagram's I have found show it either. Please help if you can. Thanks em

What is the maximum hard drive size recognized by an old Compaq 5147? I don't suppose the mobo supports ATA drives, does it? There is currently an 8 Gig drive in the owner's machine and I have not actually seen the machine. TIA

hi all, having trouble disabling devices in bios setup.. devices are disabled, ie integrated sound and LAN but when XP loads it is still picking up the devices and installing them the machines exact model is presario 5640AU anyone seen this before?? any tips or resources gratefully rec'd thanks...

My partner has a Compaq she inherited from her mother, lacking the instruction manual. We can't get the speakers to work. Tried a variety of different speakers, nothing. Everything else seems to work fine, just no audio. Please point us in the right direction, thanks. ~Cor

Drive Image v5 doesn't run. The box says XP is supported. From XP Home on a Compaq Presario 5000 it says Disk Manager not running. I don't use Disk Manager that I know of. The DI floppies it made won't boot - says can't find DOS. Evidently it doesn't include DOS on the floppies it makes. Just...

sorry, no speek english. possible DD 6Go --- 40 or 40Go COMPAQ DESPRO PENTIUM II 400M or PENTIUM III 400M ?