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    Could my PSU cause this problem.

    Ok back when I first got my system I had abit of a problem with system stability, e.g the System shutting down at random out of the blue. Took the entire system back to the shop I bought it from and they tested it and found no problems. Reinstalled windows 7 and got a new GPU and its been...
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    Hey all quick question, Looking to pick up new SSD looking at either an OCZ agility3 when its released for a Crucial M4 Both would be the 64gb model. Just wondering if 64gb would be enough for windows 7, office and possibly one or two games? such as BFBC:2 and shogun 2? Dont wana...
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    worthwhile upgrade

    Hey all I'm just looking for abit of advice, Recently ordered a dell U2311H monitor and having some second thoughts, I've currently got a 22" Fujitsu-Siemens 1680*1050 TN monitor, I'm just wondering is it really worth upgrading to the 1920*1080 IPS Dell monitor? would I really notice the...
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    My first HTPC

    Hey all, Im currently looking into getting my first HTPC, atm I'm not sure wither or not its better to build a pre-built system or build myself something. Currently im looking for the following features: 1. 1080p video output. 2. small 3. quiet 4. low power. 5. Blu-ray Drive would be...
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    SSD Advice

    Hey I'm just looking for some advice on SSD's I've currently got this system: intel core i7 930, gigabyte ga-x58-usb3 motherboard 6gb corsair 1600mhz ddr3 nvidia gtx 570 from evga samsung 7200rpm HDD 1tb. not sure the exact model. I'm looking at getting myself a new SSD because...
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    Headset and soundcard for gaming

    Hey all just looking some advice, I'm looking to get myself a decent headset and accompning soundcard for gaming, unfortunately cant have real surround sound due to family members working night shifts. I'm thinking of picking up Roccat Kave headset but if anyone has any good...
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    SLI'd physics

    I've got a quick question, im currently waiting for my GTX570 to arrive in the post and I was reading on the Nvidia website that you can use 2 cards one for graphics and one for physics. My question is I've got a 7600gs lieing about the house and was wondering wither or not its worth sticking...
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    GTX 570 custom coolers

    I'm getting myself a new GTX 570 to replace my 4850 and im just wondering if any cards with custom coolers been announced as I cant seem to find any, or is their any good custom coolers to buy. I'm looking to get a PNY card and im wondering wither installing a custom cooler will void my...
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    PSU needed

    Well I've just left down my desktop to the local pc store where I bought my parts to get tested and the guy said he was pretty certain it was the PSU. I've currently got a FSP everest 1010w ( probably abit of overkill). what PSU would you recomend from PCworld(yea i know pc world are crap...
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    worth upgrading to a 5870

    Ok with the upcoming release of the gtx570 (tommorow apparently) and the eventual release of the 69xx series is it worth upgrading from my 4850 512mb to a 5870 from overclockers? or better to hold off a few more days? got a budget of around £300 as im getting money for my 21st soon :D
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    New build having issues :(

    Hey all I just built the following new system: intel i7 930 @ stock with stock heatsink Gigabyte ga-x58-usb3 corsair ddr3 1600MHZ fan, 1tb samsung HDD, (from old build) FSP everest 1010w PSU ATI 4850 GPU (from old build) LG sata Dual layer dvd writer. I've been getting alot of issues...
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    Budget-ish cooler

    Well I just built my new pc and im looking to get a new cooler for the CPU as my old Artic cooler 7 no longer fits my mobo :( here are what im concidering: Titan Fenrir Evo Xigmatek DarkKnight Xigmatek Thors Hammer any other good coolers for around £30 ish i can go a little bit...
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    New GPU time (£200-300) advice??

    Hey guys I just updated my system but Im still looking for a new GPU now I've got a Budget of around £200 so im looking to upgrade my GPU from my ageing 4850? My question is whats the best GPU to get for that price at the moment or should I wait until the new ATI card are released Or would...