Recent content by mphartzheim

I added the info from the stickied thread. Apologies for not including it right off. Overclocking is a hobby for me, just to see what I can get away with. I previously had my i5 750 at 4.0ghz stable, but for some reason after a BIOS update I couldn't get it stable past 3.6ghz. In other words...

I've been considering upgrading the core components of my PC seeing as it's 3+ years old now. I'm wanting to stay under $400, but can't seem to find pieces I like while staying in that range. This system is used almost entirely for gaming. I run a 3-monitor setup (recently upgraded to a GTX 660...

Wasn't sure where best to post. Thanks for the heads up. Can a mod please close this thread? I'll repost to General Hardware.

I've been considering upgrading the core components of my PC seeing as it's 3+ years old now. I'm wanting to stay under $400, but can't seem to find pieces I like while staying in that range. Here's what I have right now: Intel Core i5 750 - overclocked to 3.6ghz EVGA P55 SLI G.SKILL...

I have two of these: http://www.sceptre.com/products/lcd/Specifications/spec_x20g_NagaIII.htm I only mentioned the multiple rooms to state that I will have a window at my back where my computer is now (and anywhere I may move it in the future).

The only cost I'm concerned about is paying for more than I need. Reading this thread it also looks like I should consider the HP ZR24w. The glossy aspect of the Apple display is actually something I don't like. Pretty much anywhere I can put my computer in my house will have a window at my...

I'm debating whether I want to spend the money for an Apple Cinema Display (either a 24" now or the 27" when it comes out) or if I'd be happy with a Dell U2410 (which I admit is still quite expensive). I know both are very good displays, and to be honest I wouldn't even be using them for their...

Updated the first post with your suggestions. Changed quite a bit and dropped the price to $1,657.72. I'll shop around for the best prices once I get a hardware list set. I do plan to OC the system, but not too much. It needs to be stable when I give it to him without much of any chance of...

He won't be touching the clocks once I hand the PC over to him. He likes computers, likes gaming, but hates dealing with hardware... which is why he's having me build it. I always thought AMD stock HSF were suitable but Intel HSF were junk. Has that changed since I last bought a CPU (3 years...

I've got a friend of a friend who's asked me to build a PC for them.. and they're going to actually pay me for my time! I can't believe someone's going to pay me for something that I find a lot of fun anyways! They've given a budget of "up to" $2,000 and have the following requirements: --...

Haha, wow... thanks Termie! I never in my life would have thought the retail board would be less (even if it is about a buck less) than an open box. Newegg reviews are mixed, but other reviews on the web seem to be good. For someone that needs a cheap mobo with the basic set of features and...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813157175R That's the only currently available open box motherboard that meets my needs (Socket 775, DDR2 1066). I know this is the CPU forum, not mobo... but... any objections to that mobo? Never used ASRock before.

That's my plan, but to do that I have to buy *something*. I kind of conceded that I might as well upgrade if I have to spend any money at all. So I'm looking for options. Newegg Open Box looks good. EVGA B Stock looks good. I'm not sure on the AMD processors. From what little I've read...

Can get the following for $425 before rebate: Combo of i5 750 Lynnfield and EVGA P55 for $334.99 - with $40 MIR for mobo after 4gb G.SKILL DDR3 1600 for $89.99 Take the rebate and that all comes to $385. That's about the max I'd want to spend, and would prefer to spend less. Cons...

Either my motherboard or CPU has failed, and I don't know how to figure out which one. (I've put every other piece of hardware in a different machine and they all work. These are the only 2 pieces I can't put in another machine because I don't have any other Socket 775 hardware.) Anyways, I...