Search results

  1. P

    CPU or GPU Upgrade for BF3

    Hello everyone, I have about $200 to spend on an upgrade. My system is for video games (BF3). System Information: CPU: AMD 720 BE (Triple Core) @ 2.8GHz. "4th" core unlock is stable I keep it at a triple core. GPU: GTX 280 RAM: 16GB DDR3 Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 Should I get...
  2. P

    Intel G2 80GB SSD w/ Windows XP 64Bit.

    How would an Intel G2 pair with Windows XP 64Bit. I heard that Intel has their own TRIM software that is available on Windows XP. Would this setup be recommend on 50+ new desktops? The desktops will be Z600's: 12GB DDR3 Xeon @ 2.93 Currently has RAID 7200RPM Drives NVDIA Quatro's (8...
  3. P

    $500-550 EveryDay PC Suggestions

    Hello, Interested in building a cheapish PC for daily usage. (Email, web browsing, some videos, office...ect) I tried to put a cheap intel system together but was wondering if AMD would be better. I don't want anything cheap - something that will be lighting fast and last for a good...
  4. P

    ASUS M4A79XTD EVO - CrossFireX ONLY...no SLI...wtf?

    I have the ASUS M4A79XTD EVO and apparently it only supports CrossFireX according to reviews and newegg. I recently aquired (2) GTX 285's and I wanted to use those. So it would only recognize one card? Is there a patch or something for this? Newegg Link...
  5. P

    Video Card for SC2 @ 1360x768

    Hello, I have been looking around for a good card that will run SC2 on max at 1380x768 right now and allow for a monitor upgrade. Maybe 1600x900. 5770 5750 GTS 250 (no DX11) I am looking for around $150 and under. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks
  6. P

    Windows Repair Hangs on 34th Minute + Virus Issue

    Hello, I ran Spybot Search and Destroy and it found around 25 threats that needed to be removed. It said that it only removed 23 and needed to run on the next reboot to remove the other two. So I rebooted and the computer would hang on the black screen before loading the windows logo. I...
  7. P

    Thermaltake T4000 Laptop Cooler - $4.99 Shipped!

    Item Link 50% off coupon code: TTCPN-50POFFONSALE-JULY4 Ships free. Item has some reviews on ZZF, but for $5 it's worth a shot. -Patrick
  8. P

    Will a 400W - Single 12v 30A Rail Power This?

    Setup: Video Card: 5770 CPU: Pentium D Dual 2.8 Memory: 3GB DDR2 Hard Drive: 500GB Here is the PSU: (Corsair 400w): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008 Thanks a lot guys!
  9. P

    Thermaltake Xray 5.25" Drive Bay Cup Holder + Cigarette Lighter $4.99 Shipped!

    5.25" Drive Bay Cup Holder + Cigarette Lighter. Lowest price I have seen for this. No shipping charge at checkout. Note: Item says discontinued since Thermaltake does not manufacture them anymore, but they sell them via their outlet store. Link
  10. P

    New Monitor - I'm coming from a 1024x768!

    Hello, I am in the market for a new monitor. Budget: $120ish Preferred Resolution: 1680 x 1050 and under Note: I will be using this for gaming and web surfing. I was looking at these: 19" 5ms: $100 shipped. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254023 AND Acer 22" 5ms: $160...
  11. P

    Best card for 1680 x 1050.......4890?

    Hello, I am ready to buy the best card for the resolution 1680 x 1050. I was going to buy the 5850 for the price $259.99 but now it is $299.99 and out of stock everywhere. I have narrowed it down to these cards: HIS 4890 Turbo - $189.99 w/ free game w00t...
  12. P

    What card for this resolution?

    Hello, I have everything ready to assemble but just lacking a video card. I have read so many reviews and tests but I am still undecided on what card will be perfect for the resolution: 1920 x 1080 - 21.5 inch monitor and under. The 5770 lacks performance on that resolution so I was...
  13. P

    What memory to buy?

    Hello, I am stuck on what set to get: Corsair 9-9-9-24: 1.65V http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145260 G.Skill Ripjaws 8-8-8-24: 1.6V http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231278 G.Skill 9-9-9-24: 1.5V...
  14. P

    OCZ Vendetta - $7.99 AR

    OCZ Vendetta You can also use bing cashback to get 2-3% @ zipzoomfly Note: This is the 92mm version not the 120mm Vendetta 2 version.
  15. P

    SAPPHIRE 4890 or ASUS 4890 or EVGA 260

    Sapphire HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 Core Clock: 850MHz Memory Clock: 975MHz $169.99 or Asus HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 Core Clock: 850MHz Memory Clock: 3900 MHz ( 975 MHz DDR5 ) $180.00 or GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition Core Clock: 626MHz Memory Clock: 2106MHz $159.99 I have...
  16. P

    Final Thoughts on Budget Gaming Build

    Budget: $600-650 Usage: This will be for gaming purposes on a semi-low resolution. Should have no problems running L4D and L4D2 on max along with COD. Case: Storm Scout $89.99 Motherboard: ASUS M4A785TD-V (AM3) $99.99 GPU: Sapphire 4870 1GB $144.99 or Sapphire 4890 1GB $170...
  17. P

    Building Gaming Rig: Case and CPU Cooler Opinions

    Hello, First time build here but I have some knowledge of hardware. Just have some questions on what to buy. CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103674 Memory: G Skill 4GB DDR3 1600: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231193...
  18. P

    Faster Core Clock vs. More Memory

    I have narrowed it down to two cards: 1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150356 2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130467 #1 has 1GB DDR3 with a 738 core clock #2 has 512MB DDR3 with a 771 core clock. Over all what will get better performance? I...
  19. P

    Vizio 32" Plasma Opinions

    I am considering buying the following Vizio from walmart or this Toshiba from CC. Link: http://www.walmart.com/catalog...d=8477433#BVQAWidgetID Link: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd...ctDetail.do?oid=206792 I went to the store and the picture quality is amazing for the Vizio. However...
  20. P

    Help me choose a PSU!

    I have been looking for a few days, and I was wondering what PSU units are good for about a $60 budget. I have found three that seem OK lemme know what you think and your recommendations. 1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817148001 2...
  21. P

    Destructive Recovery Question

    Ok thank you for reading this and helping me out. My Problem: My hard drive is full of crap and I get loads of popups and I want to do a Destructive Recovery. My Question: When I do the Destructive Recovery will i need any discs like restore ones? On the site it says It also...