Recent content by bigstrickler

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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    I got the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 as recommended above...Works greaaaatt! It was fairly difficult to install due to its size but it does the job. Idle around 38 and with games running around 45...Also picked up two Scyth 3000 fans...One of them works perfect but the other is soooooo loud that I can...
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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    Sorry I am a big noob...what push pin?
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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    Weird cuz my comp worked fine fr a year and then it would restart itself every once in a blue moon. Now it comletely shuts off/dies..
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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    Just cleaned out my stock fan...tons of dust in it...But now the comp completely shuts off/dies after about 20 sec...
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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    Sorry that quote was for oilfieldtrash... I will def look into that heatsink/fan JDJbuffalo, do you use any cooling things for your gfx card? I have the same one so i dunno if its my cpu overheating or my gfx card...
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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    The problem is that my computer has been shutting itself off randomly after about 30 minutes of usage...When running a fan next to the computer, the computer stays on for longer but still sometime shuts off...I'm guessing it's a heat issue...
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    Need new heatsink/fan for Q6600

    People seem to suggest the Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme. Found a few on this site http://www.heatsinkfactory.com...ocket-775-coolers.html Would the $50 heatsink be ok? What's the diff between that one and the $60 one? Not planning on overclocking but I do play games...also I plan on getting...
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    Gaming Mice/Keyboards: Are They Worth It?

    i play a lot of FPS games a lot. Namely css and the mouse is def way more important than the keyboard. I personally prefer logitech mice. Right now I have the G7 which is the exact same as the G5 except wireless. I know most ppl say wireless is bad especially for gaming but I have had no...
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    Good gaming monitor for under $300

    I just upgraded from my 19" viewsonic to a 24" Acer. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009154 Great monitor! 1920x1080 games work perfect with the 2ms! 2 HDMI Ports as well
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    Update...now it's 35%. Get 25% off with your AT&T IPhone 3G thru Live.com CB.

    i think this is for adding a whole new phone, not upgrading a phone. When I try to update it takes me to the premium site which you cant get cashback on :(
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    Update...now it's 35%. Get 25% off with your AT&T IPhone 3G thru Live.com CB.

    hmm i dont see the cashback symbol when i click on your link...i tried deleting cookies no luck...any other way for me to know?
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    Left 4 Dead 39.99 Shipped @ Amazon PC Only

    demo is no longer available...ended a few days ago...very fun game though...wouldnt pay $50 for it though, only 4 levels...multiplayer is very fun
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    Canon Loyalty Program for Digtal Cameras

    dangit, i threw away my broken sd100 :( I see a lot of ppl with older canons breaking them to get an upgrade lol
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    AT&T Plans

    do u have to pay a termination fee for cancelling the 3G service but not the family plan
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    AT&T Plans

    i was under the impression that the 3G plan was required when you initially buy the iphone but as long as you dont cancel your entire plan, you should be able to change your data plan...