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The warranty had already lapsed which is why I opened it up.

I have a Samsung 957MB CRT monitor. The other day after pushing the on-off button, the monitor refused to stay on. If I hold the button in, it will come up fine but as soon as I let go, it goes black and the LED flashes rapidly. The service manual says a rapidly flashing LED and no picture...

Thanks to everyone on this thread and others for their assistance. In the end to allow for future growth I opted to build my system around the EVGA 680i MB (A1), Antec P182 case and a Corsair 620 PSU. MWave has a good price on the P182 and Directron had a special on the Corsair. Based on the...

I thought I was imagining things when it seemed to me that the GTS prices were creeping up. This looks a lot like a common old retail strategy where prices were gradually raised for a few weeks ahead of a big sale. Remember, that supposedly nVidia told manufacturers that there would be a price...

WaTaGuMp, can you tell me what the model number is of that case? The link to CoolerMaster does not return any info. Thanks.

Color is not an issue. Trying to stick to mid-tower. Also trying to keep the system relatively quiet. I don't need clear side panels or LED lit fans - I'm not big on LED bling but won't turn it away if the case is good. As for options, pretty standard and basic - front USB ports and 120mm...

Here's a good review of the Sonata III: http://www.bjorn3d.com:80/read.php?cID=1109 Also, MWave is selling them for $109 right now.

Hi, I'm looking for a little help building a new system - specifically for the case and PSU. I am not a hardcore gamer but do enjoy combat simulation games. Most of my usage will be with my current monitor which offers up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz. However, I will be purchasing a large 1080p HD TV...

Sorry I didn't mention budget. Regarding the MB, $250 is my limit but so far I've been looking to stay under $220. Based on reports and specs I've seen, it appears the 8800 GTS 640MB should be enough for now. As it is, a video card in the $350 zone is a hard pill to swallow for me. I'm...

Hi, I am yet another humbly in search of guidance on motherboard selection. I am not a hardcore gamer but do enjoy combat simulation games. Most of my usage will be with my current monitor which offers up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz. However, I will be purchasing a large 1080p HD TV (58" or larger)...

Thanks. I tried several Google searches without finding that.

Not more than 6 months ago I updated my iWill BIOS kk266r+ bios and now the iWill site is gone. Anyone know what happened?

Thanks everyone, great advice!

Ooookay. Then let me throw this in. Most of my gaming activity will be on a monitor normally at 1280 x 1024 and not more than 1600 x 1200. As for the TV - occasional use with the PC - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) or maybe 1840 x 1036 (an overscan thing - don't ask). If I get an 8800 GTS, do I really...

Thanks, Fallen. Regarding the TV, it will be a 1080P native which I understand translates to 1920 x 1080. Right now I'm looking at the Samsung HL-T 6189 LED DLP but I could end up doing a Sony XBR3 once available or a JVC d-ILA. cb