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  1. crucibelle

    Official Election Night 2010 Thread- Please post election results here.

    Thank heavens she DIDN'T win here.. I would have been mortified. Obviously Delaware is inhabited by many intelligent folks. I'm very proud of my state, tonight. :D
  2. crucibelle

    Explain to me ISP Monitors

    kiriakos - Sorry about that, it was working last night. Anyhow, the only thing I see old about it, is maybe the resolution, but I prefer having the extra vertical space. ps - thanks for posting the correct link. ;)
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    Explain to me ISP Monitors

    I'm waiting for this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824176144 .... to come back in stock at NewEgg. It's an MVA/PVA? panel. I've tried both IPS and the aforementioned type, and I like MVA much better for photoshop (better blacks and dark colours in general). At that price, it is...
  4. crucibelle

    Yet another gaming upgrade looking for some feedback :)

    lmao!! you always come up with the funniest stuff, Blain. :P
  5. crucibelle

    Been MIA, but still at it.

    batmang, you have some really nice setups, there. Also, just wanted to say... i love your forum name "batmang".. lol! :D
  6. crucibelle

    Have I damaged my motherboard?

    OP, everyone makes mistakes. Don't beat yourself up over it. As for the cooler, you could just try using some of those soft rubber washers next time. However, I can understand your reluctance to try the same cooler again. Take it easy, a month will pass before you know it. :)
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    Help me get the wife and kids off my back! <grin>

    That PSU might be 80 plus, I'm not sure. Look at this: http://www.80plus.org/manu/psu/psu_reports/ROCKETFISH_RF-500WPS2_ECOS&#37;201859_500W_Report.pdf Also, just from googling around a bit, it seems the OEM might be "Huntkey". I'm not totally sure about that, and I don't know anything about...
  8. crucibelle

    Web Server design/Bandwidth

    Here's a little more info on Anandtech's setup: http://www.anandtech.com/show/3881/anandtech-2010-server-upgrade-the-cpus
  9. crucibelle

    Suggestions on Building a PC

    If it were me, I'd go with the first option.. simply because I like the Sabertooth board, though.. and because that board has a 5 year warranty. I LOVE that case you have chosen! Wow. I don't think I've ever seen that one before. The low price on it is amazing!
  10. crucibelle

    Have I damaged my motherboard?

    My thoughts, exactly. I think OP just got a little over-zealous with the tightening.
  11. crucibelle

    Have I damaged my motherboard?

    On that last pic OP posted, I see damage around at least 3 of the bolts. D:
  12. crucibelle

    Mobos that Mattered Most (a MaximumPC article)

    Thanks for sharing your opinion. I think most people on this thread enjoyed it. To each their own. :)
  13. crucibelle

    building $1200 i7 gaming pc

    Oh, yeah.. I think he's probably right about that. :thumbsup: I think everything in your build looks good. I still think you should get an SSD, though. :P
  14. crucibelle

    Have I damaged my motherboard?

    Eep... that looks really bad! I'm just surprised that you didn't feel any "resistance" until the bolts were digging trenches into your mobo. :eek: At least you'll know what not to do next time. :)
  15. crucibelle

    building $1200 i7 gaming pc

    Since you are spending a fair amount of money anyway, why not add an SSD? By the way, I remember you from one of your other threads... what made you decide to go with the i7 over the i5, even though the i5 performs better in most games?
  16. crucibelle

    Need help on new monitor 24"+ purchase!

    Same here. TN's are just awful, even if you aren't doing image/photo editing. My first LCD was a PVA panel, so I got spoiled.
  17. crucibelle

    Buying Comcast cable...which modem/router? Also, will they run coax to the house???

    r00st - I have the middle-of-the-road plan, as well (15 mb/s dl, but I forget the upload speed). It will probably depend on where you live, but I consistently get around 20 mb/s download. 15 mb/s is the lowest I've ever seen.
  18. crucibelle

    Does my motherboard support this processor?

    You might want to pick up some thermal grease. Clean the old grease or thermal interface material (TIM) off the heatsink and processor, then apply the new grease. You can find how-to guides on the internet. Link: http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...ompound-Grease Arctic Silver is a good...
  19. crucibelle

    Need New Build Advice - Another AMD or Intel?

    Absolutely, EJ. I think that is a wise decision & it's the same conclusion I would have come up with after looking at the benchmarks. :thumbsup: :)
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    Need New Build Advice - Another AMD or Intel?

    EJ - I would take a look at some benchmarks. There are some good ones right here on Anandtech. Out of the games you mentioned, they do have a Starcraft 2 benchmark. Now, they do have the i5 you are considering on that benchmark, but not the 965. They do have the 970, though, so you can...
  21. crucibelle

    i5, i7, or wait for sandy bridge

    No problem. :thumbsup: :)
  22. crucibelle

    Long time Macintosh user is trying to build a computer for....Windows 7!

    nirvana - What is your budget, what games do you play, and what is your screen resolution?
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    i5, i7, or wait for sandy bridge

    Seromontis - I couldn't find the exact CPU's you are considering, but here are benchmarks for an i5-750 vs an i7-920 (they are same speed). Looks like the i5 may actually be better for games: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/109?vs=47
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    PSU for i5 661 IGP

    You'd be perfectly fine with this PSU (Antec Earthwatts 380): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-033-_-Product
  25. crucibelle

    My New Build... Any good?

    I think that was before AMD decided that they wouldn't be able to have their new CPU's be compatible with the AM3 socket. They are now saying that we will need AM3+. However, if you hear anything different let me know! :D I think your build looks awesome. I'm sure you will enjoy that machine...
  26. crucibelle

    My Computer's Faster Than Your Computer

    Excuse me? Just because YOU don't browse in that manner does not mean people who do "suck at using computers". I like to keep many tabs open, and I know how to use a computer just fine, thank you very much.
  27. crucibelle

    Big Price Drops on NVIDIA Cards Coming

    Good going guys; some of you have turned a thread about price drops into YET ANOTHER Nvidia vs. AMD argument. Just can't help yourselves, huh? :thumbsdown::rolleyes:
  28. crucibelle

    New gaming system

    Oh, lordy. OP should have went with mfenn's build (or the i5, of course). :\
  29. crucibelle

    600w ok for gtx480

    There's a 10% off promo code for that one, too (limited time): psuoct
  30. crucibelle

    My Computer's Faster Than Your Computer

    I usually have a ton of tabs open, too, and Wikipedia is one of the main sites I do it on. You are right, it is hard not to go clicking on all the embedded links. It's also a huge time-waster. I can spend hours jumping from one topic to another on Wikipedia.. lol. My computer, which is quite...
  31. crucibelle

    Not sure which platform i will want to go through...

    That's what I figured. Thanks, IDC. :)
  32. crucibelle

    building htpc

    How about this, then: Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157187 (has nvidia integrated vid) And the processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103698 (Sempron) + the other stuff in mfenn's build. Not sure about how much $ that all adds up to, though. As for...
  33. crucibelle

    My Computer's Faster Than Your Computer

    Well written and entertaining. Thanks for the link, VirtualLarry. :)
  34. crucibelle

    Mobos that Mattered Most (a MaximumPC article)

    Great article! Thanks for the link. :)
  35. crucibelle

    Help me find a clean, solid, well designed motherboard

    +1 Just choose a motherboard from a trusted manufacturer, disable the stuff you don't want to use, and be done with it. Also, do you have a window on your case? I don't see the need to stress over mobo colours, unless you have a windowed case. Personally, I love the red & black colour...
  36. crucibelle

    Bit Torrent security

    nevermind.. lol
  37. crucibelle

    Not sure which platform i will want to go through...

    Does anyone know when the AM3+ boards will be released?
  38. crucibelle

    MicroCenter Bundle - MSI 870A-G54 or ASUS M4A87TD/USB3?

    I'm partial to Asus, but in this case, I'd say go with the MSI.
  39. crucibelle

    Big mobo issue, no idea what's up: Ethernet adapter stopped working randomly (P7P55D)

    Eep.. not good! Thanks for the info. :)