Archive for Hardware

Quick Look (Review) at XFX 630i nvidia 7150 - Motherboard for a Budget yet performance Quad Core system

One of the major factor for which AMD rules the budget PC market with their lower range X2 processors, such as X2 3600 upto 4400 is because the availability of cheap yet powerful, performance motherboards for lower range Intel Core 2 or Dual Core processors….
Though Intel do have a great low budget performance processor, which is Intel Dual Core [...]

Let’s build a Budget PC at USD $ 500 / INR Rs. 25000/-

One of most common question is now days, Can we have a budget PC which can run Windows Vista and still don’t burn a big hole in the pocket ??
Well Certainly we can…
Before I start, I would need to put some light on the word budget…
How much really should be a budget PC ??
A very [...]

What to buy AMD X2 or Core 2 Duo - read before you buy a Notebook / Laptop

Many, many new computer users are asking me one basic question about their computing need, a very basic question, that, What to buy ?? will it be core 2 duo or will it be an AMD X2 based computer !!
Which is Better between Intel Core 2 Duo and AMD Athlon X2 ??

To be honest, this is a subjective [...]

Zune New Firmware Version 2.3

Microsoft has released new firmware version 2.3 for Zune v1 and v2…. Which is available via Zune update service…
Few Quick Questions…
How do I obtain Zune update ??
You must have an active Internet connection and Zune Software installed in your PC / Notebook…
Where can I find Zune software ??
Zune software is available free of cost… You [...]

Run 5.1 Speaker on 2.1 supported motherboard notebook - Multi plug for Audio output

Recently I went out for a little vacation, I took my ZUNE 30 with me… As I was with my cousin brother, and while on a long distance bus ride, seating beside him enjoying the zune, a question came to my mind…
Why cant we both enjoy the same music or video ??

Infact there is a nifty little [...]

Intel Processor Number Details

When we look at a Notebook or PC which comes with Intel Processors, we see they are mentioned as Pentium or Dual Core and a model number, such as Pentium 631 or Core 2 Duo E4400 or Core Duo T2080 or may be Pentium D 820…
What is those numbers mean ??
You may take a look [...]

How do you test your RAM when running Windows XP / Vista ?

Many times I see a common question posted under any user groups that, how do one check his/her RAM to see if its OK or not…
Many times computer perform on a way which may point towards the RAM to be the faulty unit, but how do one check his RAM to test and see if [...]

USB (driver) problem under Windows Vista

Past few weeks I have encountered many Windows Vista user with complains about USB devices, mainly their storage giving driver issue !!!
Those who are facing USB problem with Windows Vista should pay attention to this bellow update issued by microsoft.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936003
This KB936003 addresses many USB problems under Windows Vista and contains update patches to solve those issues…
Alternatively one [...]

Buying a new hardware ??

If you are a Windows user buying a new hardware for your computer in which you plan to run or run windows vista, then make sure the hardware is Vista ready or compatible with Windows Vista…
How do I know my new would be hardware is compatible with windows vista ??

Microsoft runs a program called, Hardware Compatibility List [...]

Hibernate Option missing under Windows Vista

One of the very common problem faced by many vista user is, missing hibernate option under Start Menu Shutdown dialog box…
What is Hibernation ??
As its sounds, its a feature which allows you to save the fully working desktop with all applications from your memory to your hard drive, and then power off the system, which you may [...]

Troubleshoot PC / MAC problems via computer start up beeps

When you start your computer you may hear a beep and after which the CPU boots in to the BIOS and loads up your computer OS….
Before the PC / MAC can load up your OS, it will check the hardware via a self test and some time when your system encounters any Hardware post BIOS error, the [...]

Quick look at Microsoft ZUNE 30GB

After the initial scare from the Fedex I have finally received my Microsoft ZUNE 30GB Video player… Lets take a quick look at the player and its functions….
Qucik Details about the Product
The Product :Microsoft Zune 30GB
Product URL : Zune 30
Technical Details : Zune 30 Tech Specs
Price : Not available in India !!

AMD launching Quad Core Phenom 9700

         
Recently one of the most trusted Hardware testing web sites Tom’s Hardware tested the AMD’s new Quad Core processors…. The Phenom line up…
Read the full story
Cool and Quite 2.0 / The new AMD over Clocking tool / Aggressively under priced are some of the plus points where as they found it to be slower [...]

Announcing Choto Cheeta Online Store

Announcing Choto Cheeta Online Store
Since I have started the blog, for every hardware item I have reviewed here, I have received many emails asking whether I can ship the product to them….
When I dig deep in the emails by continuing email communication I have found out, yes there are many places in India where these parts [...]

Nikon India Service Centres for the Digital (Colpix / DSLR) Camera

Previously I have posted about Japanies camera giant Nikon to establish Nikon India PVT LTD to enter India as open market to sell their product line up officially in India.
Basis of that post I have been getting quite a lot of response via email that what are the addresses of the Official Nikon India Service centers ??
Therefore [...]

 

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