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  1. f4phantom2500

    120GB OCZ Agility 3 $120 AR @ the egg!!!

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227726 bam! saw this earlier today for $150 AR, then it dropped $30 to $150 before and $120 after! reeeaaaalllyyyy tempted here...but i don't need it -_-. still, $1/GB for an SSD, especially one of this caliber, is awesome. EDIT: i caved...that...
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    got an ssd, but already have hdd's in raid...ahci or raid???

    title pretty much says it all. i have 2 hard drives in raid 0 and just bought a new sandforce ssd (64GB microcenter g2, specifically), to which i intend to install a fresh copy of windows. i have the sata controller set to raid in the bios, obviously for the raid array, but i know that the ssd...
  3. f4phantom2500

    So I've decided to run a marathon...

    A couple of weeks ago, I decided to run the Big D marathon http://www.texasmarathon.com/ The race is on April 10, so I have approximately 4 months to prepare. I haven't been running much, I think I can count the times I've run this year on both hands. But I ran 3 times this week, each run...
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    EVGA GT 240 $40 AR @ the egg

    Also free shipping. Didn't see this one up yet, saw it in an e-mail from newegg for a 24 hour deal. Looks pretty good to me. BTW this is the 512MB GDDR5 version. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-14130533-L03B ty jjmIII EDIT: now $50...
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    2nd "safe" PC used offline or dual boot?

    So my parents are running a fairly old machine, P4 2GHz with 1GB RAM, and asked me to build them a new computer with spare parts I have. So I'm throwing together a rig with an A64 X2 3600 (Brisbane) and 2GB DDR2, also putting in a 7900GS so my mom can play some decently new games at decent...
  6. f4phantom2500

    Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD MA from my PC?

    My sound card (X-Fi XtremeMusic) supports PCM (according to the data sheet of the DAC used for the sound card), and I know that multichannel analog is one of two ways (the other being HDMI) to utilize these formats. Do the green/black/orange PC cables qualify as "multichannel analog" in this...
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    Is it possible to switch between integrated and dedicated graphics on a desktop?

    Title pretty much says it all. I have an AMD 785G chipset and a Radeon 4870 installed. I would like to be able to switch to the integrated graphics whenever I'm not gaming, even if it would require a system restart I would be fine with that, as long as I wouldn't have to physically...
  8. f4phantom2500

    Is suspending my hard drives worth it for silence?

    Firstly, I wasn't sure if this should go in Memory and Storage or Cases & Cooling, but the goal here is to get information about silencing my computer; the only relevance of the hard drives themselves is their sound. I've read about stuff like this...
  9. f4phantom2500

    Aftermarket cooling 4870

    I have my 512MB 4870 (reference) OC'ed to 825/1100. I'm running Boinc 24/7 (or at least whenever I'm not playing a game). With the fan at 35% I get temps a tad shy of 85C. According to GPU-Z, the VDDC phases are 93, 97, and 94C, respectively. I've read that these cards can take heat, but I don't...
  10. f4phantom2500

    Athlon II X3 435 temps

    Firstly, I've got this thing OC'ed to 3.5GHz (14x250...can't get it going any -_-) at 1.475 VCore. I'm using a Freezer 64 Pro with MX-2 thermal paste. I've got this rig running Boinc 24/7, and AMD OverDrive is reporting temps of 35C on each CPU core. I'm a little worried because I can't seem to...
  11. f4phantom2500

    Phenom II X4 805 $80 at Fry's

    http://www.frys-electronics-ad...om-II-X4-805-Processor
  12. f4phantom2500

    Component video to VGA (or DVI or HDMI) adapter?

    I'm trying to find a way to use my computer monitor, which has VGA, DVI, and HDMI inputs, to play my Playstation 2. I have the component cables for the PS2, so I was wondering if anyone knows of an adapter that can do this? I would really prefer something cheap like a cord adapter if possible...
  13. f4phantom2500

    Integrated Audio, debating an upgrade

    Alright, firstly, I'm not quite sure where this is best suited...but I figured this would probably be the best board.... anyway... Alright so I have a set of Logitech Z-5500's. I picked these up off of craigslist several months ago for $160 and could not be happier with them. However...
  14. f4phantom2500

    I won an Alienware m15x

    Hey guys, as the title says, I won an Alienware m15x laptop in a contest. According to the contest rules, I have a $2100 budget to work with, and the lady that e-mailed me told me that I should be able to customize it myself...not sure how informed she is on this though, but I decided I should...
  15. f4phantom2500

    P965 vs P35 vs P45

    Ok, so I noticed the new E5200 at newegg for $90. I figured, ok, it can't be that good...then i see that it's stock 2.5ghz with 800mhz fsb o_O. after finding out that it seems pretty common to get them in the high 3ghz range on air cooling, i'm really considering jumping ship (currently have an...
  16. f4phantom2500

    Xbox 360 surround with 5.1 computer speakers?

    Alright, well, basically I wanted to use my computer monitor with my 360, since it's a good sized, nice CRT that looks a helluva lot better than my crappy TV, and I know it's good for gaming since I use it for PC gaming, so I bought the VGA cable for the 360. Works great, couldn't be happier...
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    M0 stepping?

    What does this stepping bring to the table? Better overclocking? I was looking at the new G0 chips and am also considering picking up just some chip from FS/FT that is known to OC well (hence negating the need for a good stepping ;)), but these M0's seem promising; if they're as good as G0 then...
  18. f4phantom2500

    802.11g in Ubuntu?

    I got one of those Abit Airpace cards that was like $1 after rebate, and decided to give Ubuntu a shot...but it's not supported, and apparently I'd have to go through a bunch of trouble to rig it to work with ndiswrapper. So, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good, relatively easy way to get...
  19. f4phantom2500

    Could the reported temps of my Brisbane be correct?

    Speedfan reports the temperature at idle to be about 25C, as did another program I used (recommended to me by another forum member here but I don't remember what it was called). I assumed it was incorrect, but when I touched the heatpipes of the CPU cooler where they come out of the base of the...
  20. f4phantom2500

    PCI IDE controller cards:

    I have a motherboard with 1 IDE connector on it, and 2 PCI IDE controller cards, each with 2 ports. I also have an IDE DVD burner, 4 IDE hard drives, and 1 SATA drive. I want to use at least 2 of the IDE hard drives at any given time. I know that my drives are all ATA100, and the cables are...
  21. f4phantom2500

    Can I use a wireless router as a wireless NIC?

    One of our roommates moved out this weekend, and the internet left with him. The only way I can get on the internet from the apt is via the campus-provided wireless. However, I don't have a wireless NIC for my desktop, but I do have a couple of wireless routers. Is it possible to set one up to...
  22. f4phantom2500

    Should I use 7900GS or X1900GT?

    I have both, but don't know which one to use. I have an Accelero X2 on the X1900GT, default cooler on the 7900GS. I have the rev 1 X1900GT, and IIRC I was able to OC it to somewhere around 620/720 (after that required too much additional voltage; probably could get a bit higher but I didn't want...
  23. f4phantom2500

    Good (primary concern), cheap (secondary) wireless keyboard

    I don't need a mouse, but I could really use a wireless keyboard. I, of course, want solid, reliable one, but I don't want to pay too much for it. I notice that a lot of them come with a mouse, but I'm fine with my G5. I don't game too much, mainly I want it so I can do stuff like pause, change...
  24. f4phantom2500

    I'm considering moving out and going to Oregon...

    Ok, so here's the story... Since Fall '06, I've been going to college about an hour away from my parents (I live a couple miles away from my grandma). It hasn't been going well...basically I can't come back to school here in the Fall, so I can either move back in with my parents and go to...
  25. f4phantom2500

    Biostar Tforce 570 SLI $70 AR at the egg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138059 My Tforce 550 had problems, gonna have to send it back, and I stumbled upon this. It's the same AR price as the 550, idk if it overclocks worse, but I would suspect not (haven't found any reviews). I'm gonna try to do some smooth...
  26. f4phantom2500

    Why do my Freezer 64 Pro's have different plugs?

    I got these both at newegg OEM when they were cheap (~$15 shipped each) at different times. The first one's fan has a 4 pin connector, but the board that I'm using it on only has a 3 pin header for the CPU fan. The second one I bought has a 3 pin connector and the board that I'll be using it on...
  27. f4phantom2500

    *DEAD, NOW $110* 320GB Maxtor $60 shipped at Fry's website

    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4987821?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG I'd be all over this if it were SATA, but I didn't see it posted and thought someone might want it. EDIT: If you buy this drive, this thread should apply to you.
  28. f4phantom2500

    ~Warm? D-Link 802.11n router

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/D-Link-W...atOid/-12980/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Idk if this is really a good deal for an 802.11n router, but it's cheaper than any 802.11n router I saw at zzf, newegg, best buy, or amazon, so I figured I'd post.
  29. f4phantom2500

    Safe Brisbane voltage

    I know 1.45v is considered safe for X2's, but is the limit of what is considered 'safe' different for the Brisbanes since they are 65nm? I haven't been able to find this anywhere so I thought one of you guys might be able to tell me. EDIT: I mean safe for regular daily use, not just for a...
  30. f4phantom2500

    Thermalright V1-Ultra

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109141 Looks like a pretty good deal if you need a cheap but decent cooler, here's a review from techpowerup. They seemed to like it, even though the price was $45 when they reviewed it (they used an X850 Pro for the review, so you have...
  31. f4phantom2500

    Gettin some Z-680's

    found 'em on craigslist for $125; apparently they're in "excellent condition", i'm gonna go see them/buy them on sunday. finally, good surround sound speakers for a price i can accept. time to put my z-640's out to pasture...the best part is i don't have to pay monstrous shipping charges ;)
  32. f4phantom2500

    GH2 contest at my school on May 30

    i just emailed the contact chick asking for rules or any other information i could get (i only saw a flyer). i go to ut dallas, so if ne of u guys go here and wanna get pwned at GH look for me :P i'll be the one playing with my left hand inverted ;) EDIT: lol, i am good, better than anyone...
  33. f4phantom2500

    AM2 now or wait for AM2+...

    Ok, so I bought one of those super cheap 2GB DDR2 667 RAM kits and that Ultra X-finity 600W PSU and am pretty much ready to upgrade from 939...the problem is I don't know what to do. I originally planned on just waiting for the Pentium E2160, cuz I mean, come on, 3GHz C2D for $85? Then I started...
  34. f4phantom2500

    Biostar Tforce 550 $49.99 at the egg, $6.13 shipping...

    I don't remember if open box means refurb/return item or if it just means OEM. Either way, $50 is a good price for an NF5 AM2 board IMO, especially if these open box ones can overclock as well as the retail ones. Grab one of these, an X2 3600 for $60, a couple gigs of whatever RAM you want, and...
  35. f4phantom2500

    Shens: wtf did I miss?

    I know what shens means, but how did the term come into use? Is it some sort of inside thing that I just wasn't here for, or am I just dense and don't get something more obvious?
  36. f4phantom2500

    Should I buy RAM now or wait?

    I don't know what to expect the RAM prices to do between now and June, but I just saw in the hot deals forum a 2GB DDR2 800 Firestix kit with d9 chips for like $102 or something (OOS now) and a 2GB DDR2 667 XMS kit for like $110 at ZZF (as well as sub-$100 'value' 667 kits). the 667 will...
  37. f4phantom2500

    Ronald MacDonald won the Boston Marathon

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_J._MacDonald
  38. f4phantom2500

    XP sry del plz.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102088 Damn, if I had an AGP system I would so buy one of those. EDIT: ******.
  39. f4phantom2500

    Cell phones for distributed computing?

    http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=2031663&enterthread=y Someone posted a link on that thread that states that modern cell phones are more powerful than a Cray-1 supercomputer. Considering this, would it be practical, or at least possible, to do a distributed computing...
  40. f4phantom2500

    Lexmark 3-in-1

    http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5280837 Cheaper than the price of a couple ink cartridges, plus it's a 3 in 1. I bought an X1150 a few years back for $20, but it ran out of ink so I was looking around for a cheapo Lexmark printer to yank the ink out of (hoping it'd work)...