Recent content by Phish_Phanatic

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    Problem with dual monitors when gaming (7970 Ghz)

    I have not tested anything other than full screen mode.
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    Problem with dual monitors when gaming (7970 Ghz)

    Well, it is working now! Once I made the switch to an extended display, Simcity allowed me to change my display to 3840 x 1080. Everything looks brilliant now! Thanks Again!!!
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    Problem with dual monitors when gaming (7970 Ghz)

    MeldarthX, YOU ROCK!!!! It is working now, THANKS!!!!!
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    Problem with dual monitors when gaming (7970 Ghz)

    I believe it is stretch, as I can go between both monitors while in Windows. It is only when playing my game I cannot get it to display on both monitors. If I disable "full screen mode" in Simcity, I can drag the view to display in the middle of both screens, but I cannot expand it to display...
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    Problem with dual monitors when gaming (7970 Ghz)

    I honestly have no idea, how can I determine this?
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    Problem with dual monitors when gaming (7970 Ghz)

    Hey everyone... I am having a problem playing games (Simcity and Crysis 3) on both of my monitors. Although my dual desktop is properly working, I cannot seem to get my system to play on both screens while gaming. Right now my first screen displays the game while my second screen just shows my...
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    Easy to install cooler advice needed...

    Yes, I plan to overclock although I am a total newb and am still learning about it. I'm hoping to spend less than $40-50. Is that possible?
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    Easy to install cooler advice needed...

    Below is the build I am about to purchase. I've seen some videos of certain coolers that are quite a pain to install. Can someone recommend an easy one? My build is below... Thanks!!! CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard...
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    Need help building my first Gaming PC (~$1,000)

    Wow, once again, thank you for all the help, this forum has been incredibly helpful over the past week! I plan to make my purchase over the weekend, and will update this thread with pictures once I put it together!!!!
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    Need help building my first Gaming PC (~$1,000)

    I think if I can just find a CPU cooler now, I will be finished with all of my decisions. Any suggestions?
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    Need help building my first Gaming PC (~$1,000)

    "unless you like taking pictures of it sitting on your desk", that made me chuckle, hehehe... I agree with you now that I know the basics. One more RAM related question, In the "Attention Mid-Range System Builders" thread, the deal of the week is a similar motherboard but with free 8GB of...
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    Need help building my first Gaming PC (~$1,000)

    Termie, it seems this PSU is "semi-modular" and the Corsair is "modular", what is the difference?
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    Need help building my first Gaming PC (~$1,000)

    With my updated system below, I have the following questions... Is the Corsair H60 cooler for $65 overkill? I have been told this is not needed while others say it is critical. I have heard so many differenrt opinions on this device I do not know what to think... For my video card, what are...
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    About to buy parts for gaming pc, advice needed...

    Termie.... Sorry about starting the new thread, I will ask specific questions in my previous one...
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    About to buy parts for gaming pc, advice needed...

    I am open to all forms of criticism of my choices btw...