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  1. Boyo

    Optical Drive Problems

    I am using a Samsung SH-223 DVD/CD burner and the problem is when I insert media, it will not play. It worked fine when I installed Win7 and other software, but now nothing. I have AutoPlay enabled. I figured the drive is bad so I RMA'd back to Newegg and got my new drive today and the same...
  2. Boyo

    Integrated Onboard Audio problems

    Where to start? I have an Asus P6X58D Premium mobo that is giving me headaches with the onboard audio. I have downloaded the latest drivers from Realtek, but that has not resolved the situation. I am able to hear my music, but I get no sound when I play my movies on my HDD. Also, when I plug in...
  3. Boyo

    New build- No worky

    Hi, Just got done with a new build and after I finished I tuned on the rig to see if it would POST. It did in fact POST, but I got a message that no hard drive was detected. I am using an Asus P6X58D with an OCZ Vertex 2 SSD. I am at a loss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  4. Boyo

    Just pulled the trigger on new build

    Just put my order in with Newegg for a new system build. Thanks to everyone on here that helped me with the build specs. Greatly appreciated. i7-930 Corsair H70 Asus P6X58D Premium 6GB Corsair Dominator 1600 EVGA GTX 460 Superclocked EE OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SSD WD Caviar Black 2TB...
  5. Boyo

    Corsair 800D Question. Need owners input

    I am getting the 800D for my new build and I am wondering whether or not to install the optional 3x 120mm fans at the top of the case. I will be using an H70 for my CPU. Input is really appreciated.
  6. Boyo

    Budget Build Input Needed

    I am building a rig for my father who uses his computer to write and edit books, surf the internet and other general things. I will be buying the parts in the USA, and keeping a Lian Li case, OCZ 850W PSU, and his monitor. He won't be doing any gaming or overclocking. Asus P7P55D LGA 1156...
  7. Boyo

    New build- Input requested

    I plan on building this work/gaming computer in September. It will be used for multitasking and gaming. Programs used will be video encoding, Photoshop, Adobe Editing, multiple Chrome windows and COD4, Black Ops and Halo. My budget will be $2000-$2500 and only a new WD Caviar Black 2TB HDD will...
  8. Boyo

    need help with new GPU

    I'm building a new rig this or next month and the last piece of the puzzle is what vid card to get. I was looking at a GTX 280 or a 5870 but now I can't find them on Newegg anymore. Any suggestions? I'm looking for a fast vid card for gaming.
  9. Boyo

    Asus P6T Deluxe Version 2 OC Help

    I have been using an AMD for years now and I finally got an i7 920 Intel chip to go with my Asus P6T Deluxe mobo. I am totally ignorant on how to OC this thing. Any advice for a new Intel guy? Thanks. I would like to get at least a 3.8 Ghz OC on this chip.
  10. Boyo

    Does buying these two HDD's make sense?

    I am looking at a new build and could use some help on my HDD's. So far I have picked out a WD Black 1TB and a WD VelociRaptor 300GB. I plan on using the VelociRaptor as my main drive. I play games, use Photoshop for editing and Nero 9 for editing large video files. Is the Raptor the way to go...
  11. Boyo

    Last piece of new build: Which Full Tower Case To Buy??? Help!

    Hi and thanks for reading my post. I am in need of some help for the last and also important piece of the puzzle to building my new rig. Which full tower case to buy? I'm looking at 2 high end cases that should last me at least for the next 2-3 builds. That should last me until at least 9-10...
  12. Boyo

    New possible build. Input requested.

    CPU: i7-920 MB: Asus P6T Deluxe V2 RAM: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) Videocard: eVGA GeForce GTX 285 HDD WD Black 1TB HDD WD VelociRaptor 300GB Heatsink: Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme REV C PSU: OCZ Z Series Gold 850W Case: Lian Li PC-A70 OS: Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit This new...
  13. Boyo

    can some one help recommend a i7 920 mobo?

    I was looking at the Asus P6T Deluxe V 2.0, but word around the net is very negative for the board. I've always used Asus for my builds, and they've always have been great. But I see a lot of negative reviews for their new i7 mobos. Could anyone recommend a good board for gaming? I will be using...
  14. Boyo

    New Build

    I have my build almost ready to order, but I could use some advice on a Heatsink for a Q6600. Thanks in advance.
  15. Boyo

    I would like some feedback on my new rig.

    Hi, I am building my second rig, and I would appreciate some feedback. I will be using this for multitasking, such as Adobe Photoshop, multiple internet tabs and windows, Word, and gameplaying (Bioshock & Farcry 2). Any input would be appreciated. Current rig: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+...
  16. Boyo

    Would like to move my HD's.

    I would like to move my three HD's into the 5.25 bays. I found a Lian Li fan module paired with a 120mm Zalman fan. But I can't find anything that will hold the hard drives in the 5.25 bay. Any recommendations?
  17. Boyo

    Yorkfield

    I am planning on upgrading to the new Yorkfield's when they come out. The ones that are slated to come out Nov. 12, are those for servers only? And then the desktop will be released sometime next year? am I correct in this?
  18. Boyo

    Anyone know the Lian Li G70?

    I'm getting ready for a new build, and just like my last build, finding a case was the hardest part.....anyone know anything about the G70? any fans out there?
  19. Boyo

    New case

    Can anyone recommend a good case with good cooling in the $100. range? I looked at some on Newegg and couldn't come up with a good one..
  20. Boyo

    New Build. Budget is set at $1500.00

    Well it's time that I update my 939 system and I want a fast computer that will last me a minimum of two years....I will be overclocking it, for sure....I will be using my rig for multi-tasking. Photshop, Nero,etc...I will also play games too.... Asus P5K Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P35 Intel Core...
  21. Boyo

    New build coming up....

    IS the Q6700 worth the moeny for me? I want to update my 939 system and I am really looking for some power. On average I have 75 applications open, I multi-task, using Nero, Photoshop and and mp3 player, plus the internet....and I would like it to be able to handle a few games.
  22. Boyo

    Motherboard recommendation

    I've been thinking about a new build, and I have everything that I need except I can't decide on a mobo. Current rig is in sig. Any help is appreciated. C2D E6600 Corsair Dominator 4x 1GB 8500C5D eVGA 8800GTX Zalman 9700
  23. Boyo

    Newb RAM Question?

    Okay, I never really understood the ratings of RAM, so if my RAM is OC'd to 264MHz, what would it be rated?
  24. Boyo

    Core Temp

    Is Core Temp considered the best way to measure temps in your case? I noticed when I downloaded it that it is telling me that it is running about 8C above my Asus PC Probe.
  25. Boyo

    680i Mobo

    Is 4GB ovekill with the 680i mobo? It is rated for 8GB, but I was wondering if 4GB with an E6600 is just a waste of money.
  26. Boyo

    Coolbits

    Well I had to RMA my eVGA 7900GT because of memory problems. It was in the batch that were recalled by eVGA. I got lucky and the card they RMA'd to me was a eVGA 7950GT 512MB. What luck....but now I can't get Coolbits to work for the life of me. I even went into the registry to manually do the...
  27. Boyo

    8800GTX

    I am planning on adding an 8800GTX and I am wondering with my specs, will my Enermax Liberty 620W be enough juice? I went to the Extreme Calculator and it gave me a reading of 700W. But that sounds more in line with SLI. Am I wrong on this and will my PSU suffice?
  28. Boyo

    New Video Card

    I currently have the 7900GT and I have been having problems with it shutting down and artifacts, so I am going to replace the card. I was thinking of getting an eVGA 7950GT 256MB. Do you think not getting the 512MB card will make a big difference? I can't afford an 8800 right now, but I will...
  29. Boyo

    7900GT Volt mod

    Well, I followed the steps as best as I could to do a volt mod for the 7900GT and I only gained a little in core speed. I went from 575Mhz to 610MHz. Does that sound right to you? Shouldn't I have gained more on the core from the mod?
  30. Boyo

    HD Crash?

    Working on a Toshiba laptop, and it just went dead on me. I rebooted and it tells me a read error occurred, press cntl-alt-del to reboot. try that and nothing happens. Has my HD died on me?
  31. Boyo

    7900GT Volt Mod

    How difficult would it be to to a volt mod on an eVGA 7900GT? Right now I am OC'd to 575MHz/900MHz. What do you think I can expect after a volt mod?
  32. Boyo

    Upgrade. Would like some feedback

    After Christmas is over, I am thinking of upgrading my 939 rig. Check my signature for my current build. This is my upgrade: Asus P5N32-E SLI 680i C2D E6400 Corsair XMS2 2x 1GB 6400C4PRO Zalman 9500 I won't get a new video card until more DX10 cards come out and the prices drop...
  33. Boyo

    Help needed badly

    To make a long story short, I tried to disable the Welcome screen in Windows and it didn't work. Then I downloaded Tweak UI, made some changes, but now my rig has me locked out of logging on. My log on name has disappered from the Windows screen and all that is there is the Administrator...
  34. Boyo

    Getting ready for Vista

    Currently I am running 2x 1GB of 3500LLPRO. Should I bump that up to 4GB in order to run Vista Ultimate with the Aero? I'm just worried that if it is needed by that time I won't be able to find the sticks available any longer. In fact, I can't find these sticks anywhere any longer. If anyone...
  35. Boyo

    Benchmarking

    I would like to purchase a benchmarking program but I am unsure of which one to get. For instance 3DMark06 I have heard is mostly for your GPU. I would like to buy a benchmark program that will give me an overall result for my rig. Any suggestions on which is best? My rig is in my sig.
  36. Boyo

    Problems with OC

    I have run into a road block and can't get my 939 X2 4400+ past 240x11. My HT is set at 3x and my RAM is currently 1:1, but when trying to get past 240x11, I was using a 5:6 166 MHz divider. My RAM timings are 3-3-2-6 1T. My vcore is set to 1.425. Any suggestions on getting to 246x11(2.7GHz).......
  37. Boyo

    JonnyGuru

    Good news. JonnyGuru has put his website back up with all new reviews. Feel free to give him a visit if you are thinking of a new PSU.....
  38. Boyo

    Can't boot into safe mode

    For some reason within the last two weeks, I have been unable to boot into safe mode. I am hitting F8 right after post, but nothing happens and the computer just keeps going until it boots into Windows. Any thoughts on why this might be happening???? I'm lost.
  39. Boyo

    Hard Drive Program?

    Is there a program that will give you your actual read/seek times for your HD? I know in SpeedFan SMART it gives spin up time, and my Raptor is actually slower than my WD Caviar 320GB. 113 vs. 200.... The reason I ask is because when running SpeedFan SMART, it lists my 74Gb Raptor as 92%...
  40. Boyo

    Looking to upgrade my LCD

    I currently have an old Dell 17" VGA monitor that I am looking to upgrade. I was thinking of getting a 19" DVI. My question is this. Are widescreen LCD's the way to go now? I want this monitor to last about 3 years before any upgrade is needed. I do game on my rig and I multitask using...