Recent content by zul448

My new system components are slated to arrive tomorrow. It came out to be a little over $1300 after rebates and shipping. That was for everything except display and speakers/headphones. You already have kb/mouse so that will save you a bit on my build too. Not sure about the firewire tho...

My build linked above came out to be just over $1370 after all rebates and shipping. You could easily get it below 1300 by making a few minor changes to my build: Get an X4 instead of the hex core. (if he wont need it) It'll save you $20-40 Get an ATI card - they are a little cheaper for pretty...

What? A new mousepad? Why, I've been using my current mat for nearly my entire computing lifetime! That's over 12 years. The pad itself must be almost two decades old! :eek: Ok, maybe you're right. Aluminum, eh? Are those the premium pads now? Or are they just a fad? Have they been proven...

Thank you all for your input!! Everything has been finalized and purchased - if I'm lucky I'll have my new system built and ready to go by next weekend!! Final specs: Case: COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper $140 (bought locally) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-194-_-Product Mouse: Logitech...

Awesome. I'll go with home premium then and save some $$. Thank you!

Oh really? That is good news. I didnt realize that. So the pro version is exactly the same except for the few network/security features? interface is the same? How useful is the "windows xp mode"? For backward compatibility. Are there alot of compatibility issues with win 7?

Maybe you're right. But on the other hand i hate the way microsoft bloats up their software with things that are supposed to be user-friendly and cool. I'm an experienced computer user, i dont need little wizards for everything. I can handle a window with more than 8 icons in it. In my...

I'm having second thoughts about the power supply. Not because the wattage, but because it's not modular. That's a LOT of cables to hide. I was looking at the Antec TPQ-850 850W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371009) which looks good on paper. It's around the same price...

Ok final list, please critique! Case: COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper $140 Bought this locally after inspecting several, including the CM HAF 932, CM 690, and Antec 900 2. It was more expensive but had more of the features I wanted. Mouse: Logitech G500 $35...

well ok then, you've convinced me, i'm going with the F3! :D

What about the larger cache? Does 64mb make much of a difference over 32mb?

Updated OP to reflect my changes. I chose an overpowered PSU because I want it to last for a long time - I dont upgrade often. I just want the flexibility to add whatever I may need in the future. I'm going with 4gb RAM to start. I can always add another two sticks later. I may change the...

Hi! It is finally time for a new rig. My current one was built to play HL2... before it was released, so its way past time for an upgrade! I'm going to build almost totally from scratch, using only my current display (Samsung T240 24", 1920x1200 native res), speakers, and sound card - granted...