Recent content by dkvamme

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    Superlux 668B earpad replacement

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLPRQMO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I purchased these for the ;same headphones and are cheap and nice
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    Good reason to cheap Ryzen build?

    No the Xeon is not overclockable (Spam removed)
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    Good reason to cheap Ryzen build?

    Is this worth doing? Will I see any real world performance improvement? It looks like I can do this for right around $500 or should i just be happy with my current setup and save for a VEGA/Ryzen7 system upgrade? CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor (overclocking it ) $230 ish...
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    Mid-High end gaming rig help?

    Save a few $ and get this processor instead... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80646E31231V3-E3-1231V3-3-40GHZ-SKT1150/dp/B00KASFWKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1427141426&sr=1-1&keywords=e3+1231+v3 it is an i7 without the built in gpu. You dont need a gpu, you have a video card, but...
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    Upgrading current rig

    How about these ? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157510 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316 You think I can use my current memory with this ? I have this memory... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231518
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    Upgrading current rig

    Im thinking that I want to upgrade my current pc. It is a great running rig, but.... It really pumps out the heat. My office is small and has poor ventilation. All of my temps are in the normal operating range, and I am not overclocking. I have a 2nd pc with an i5 3750 and it is a much...
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    Distro help for steam gaming

    Here is what Im contemplating…. I really want to commit to linux. I’ve a little experience in using it, but am no way in any means proficient with it. One of these 2 pc’s is gonna get a R9-290 upgrade to the graphics and a linux distro. I currently have 2 pc’s that I use on a regular basis...
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    Which Headset Should I Get: DXL1 or Fatal1ty

    Just buy a set of headphones and a separate microphone. For the most part all headsets are junk. They skimp on the quality of either the mic or the drivers or both. http://youtu.be/3fD-M1F6L4g http://youtu.be/gowJXFBqqQc http://youtu.be/N-47_1TU9HY
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    I need a new keyboard/mouse

    Am I the only one that hates Logitech products? Ive had nothing but bad luck with them. I cant count the number of keyboards, mice, speakers, etc Ive thrown in the trash with the Logitech name on it. For business gear, Microsoft keyboards, mice etc all seem to last longer. the last Logitech...
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    soundcard recommendation

    Use your optical out port. Get a DAC like a fiio e10k or a http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SD793-II-...=smsl+sd793-ii or if you want the best get a https://www.mayflowerelectronics.com/product-category/digital-to-analog-converters/ I use the smsl unit and it sounds fantastic...
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    Logitech G930 or Razer Tiamat 7.1 ?

    Get a good set of headphones and a microphone. Better sound quality, Better microphone, better all around. superlux hd668b http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668...uperlux+hd668b modmic http://www.modmic.com/ In the end you will have a much much much better sounding solution for both...
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Nah , wife and daughter both have 17" lcd's that are getting long in the tooth
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Considering another monitor because My wife, 2 sons and daughter all have pc's so will probably move my other monitors to upgrade there pc's
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Now considering buying a monitor... what one is recommended at the 200 and under range?
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    Monitor recommendation

    Im seeing a lot of monitors that list for less than 200. But what do I pick? Primary use is internet use, gaming, general pc use, movies. What is the best bang for the buck monitor? Im building a new pc using the following and a few carry overs from my old pc. 11-129-066 CASE...