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  1. jdogg707

    Mini-ITX Gaming Rig - Need Review!

    This is the first time I've built a Mini-ITX device aimed at gaming and I want to ensure I have everything lined up correctly for my intended purposes. I appreciate the review! Info: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. I will be using the machine exclusively for gaming, along with...
  2. jdogg707

    Suggestions on New Gaming Rig

    The background: 1. I am putting this machine together for two purposes: Gaming and General Office/Home Use. 2. I am looking to keep the entire build under $2,200 USD w/o Display 3. I live in the US. 4. Not a fan-boy, Intel or AMD, ATi or nVidia. I don't care as long as I get the best...
  3. jdogg707

    Video Card Upgrade

    My current system: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz Gigabyte GA-E7AUM-DS2H G.Skill 4GB DDR2-800 RAM (2x2GB) BFG 9600GT OC 512MB Video Card Antec 900 Tower Case Corsair CMPSU-450VX 450W PSU Western Digital 1TB Hard Drive LG Blu-ray Burner Dell 3007WFP Question: When I originally...
  4. jdogg707

    Geforce 9400 Chipset and Dell 3007WFP (2560x1600)

    I have the following motherboard based on the Geforce 9400 chipset: Gigabyte GA-E7AUM-DS2H I hooked it up to my Dell 3007WFP by DVI and can only get 1280x800 resolution, which would seem to mean it doesn't have dual link DVI. Other posts I have read as well as reviews seem to indicated it...
  5. jdogg707

    Dell Outlet 30" 3007WFP-HC - $749.00 Shipped (Possibly $612.00+Tax)

    Hey Guys! I just stumbled across these tonight and thought I would share. I have been keeping an eye on the refurb 30" monitors for a few weeks and they are usually $899. Tonight they have around 10 left and they are sitting at $749 a pop. These come with a three year warranty just like...
  6. jdogg707

    Beginner i7 WC Setup

    I have decided to put together a new system with the following components: Intel Core i7 920 Processor Asus P6T X58 Motherboard 6GB G.Skill 8-8-8-21 DDR3 1600 2 x BFG 1GB GTX280 OC Video Cards Creative X-Fi PCIe Sound Card 300GB Western Digital Velociraptor 640GB Western Digital Black...
  7. jdogg707

    A Tale of Two Builds

    Requested Info: 1. What your PC will be used for: 60% - Media Encoding (Mostly H.264 conversion, Blu-ray encodes, etc.) 40% - Gaming (Fallout 3, WoW, Far Cry 2, etc. I like a wide variety of games, so I would like to be able to play all of them with some fun eye candy) 2. What your...
  8. jdogg707

    HD4870 Crossfire Problems

    System Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad - 3.21GHz @ 1.26v TRUE Black w/Noctura PF-12 Fan Asus Rampage Formula x48 Motherboard 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-1000 Azuntech X-Fi Prelude Sound Card 2 x Sapphire HD4870 Video Cards in Crossfire (Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 Rev. 2 attached) 2 x 300GB WD...
  9. jdogg707

    Q9450 OC Guidance

    I currently have a Q6600 (G0) @ 3.2GHz w/1.26V running on a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 rev 2.1, G.Skill DDR2-1000 and TRUE. I just got in on the Microcenter Q9450 deal and should receive it today. My question is two fold actually. 1. Does anyone have any experiecing overclocking this chip on the...
  10. jdogg707

    Q6600 and P35-DS4 Overclocking Problems

    So I setup the following system last weekend: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Processor (G0) (Lapped) Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (Lapped) w/Noctua NF-P12 120mm Fan Gigabyte P35-DS4 Rev. 2.0 Motherboard w/F11 BIOS 4GB (2x2GB) Transcend DDR2-800 (5-5-5-15) RAM eVGA 8800GTS 512 Video Card...
  11. jdogg707

    The Quest for 4GB...Help!

    So after being frustrated with my new iMac's dissapointing performance while running WoW, I decided to buy a new PC. I ran across the recent Dell Inspiron 530 deal that came with a 22" LCD for about $550.00 and decided to jump on it. I bought a new PSU, 8800GTS 512, 4GB DDR2-800, and an X-Fi...
  12. jdogg707

    Office 2003/2007 Problem

    On my computer at work I am having the strangest problem. A few weeks ago I switched to dual monitors and after installing the drivers and getting everything setup, all of my apps worked fine excet for Microsoft Office 2003 Pro. All of the newer icons and shadows and stuff were replaced with...
  13. jdogg707

    DEAD: 24" iMac Brand New - $1,499.99 @ Frys.com

    Not a bad price for a great computer: Frys You can upgrade to iLife 08 for $9.95 through Apple's website when you purchase a Mac from an authorized Apple reseller. :)
  14. jdogg707

    E6600 and Asus P5N32-E SLI Plus Issues

    So after being out of the PC game and switching to a Mac, I decided to trade my MacBook Pro in for a MacBook and get a new desktop PC. I bought the following parts: Intel E6600 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo Retail Processor (46G) Tuniq Tower w/Default Fan Asus P5N32-E SLI Plus nForce 650i Motherboard...
  15. jdogg707

    USPS Problems...

    I am having a good number of issues with the USPS and was wondering if anyone else has had an issue like this, and if so how I should proceed. I'll try and keep this in bullets so it isn't as long.... - Bought PSP Package from user in FS/T Forums on 4/7/07 - Package was shipped on 4/10/07...
  16. jdogg707

    Good Buy?

    So I am looking for a laptop around the $1000-$1200 mark suits a number of needs. First being fast as I will be using the machine as my main computer and don't want to run into any slowdowns. I mainly use the PC for light gaming (C&C 3 the most recent game I am playing, but I am only a casual...
  17. jdogg707

    Mid-Range Gaming Rig

    So I have decided to come back to the wonderful world of PC's for my gaming needs, as my MacBook Pro handles everything else. I currently have a 24" LCD, so I won't need a monitor, and my Logitech Z-5500's will handle all audio playback. I will also be using an Apple Bluetooth keyboard and...
  18. jdogg707

    Hitachi 500GB PATA HD 119.99 Shipped AR - Outpost

    HITACHI 500GB PATA RTL. $40.00 Rebate HITACHI: Outpost #: 4669918 Retail Boxed Hard Drive (Installation Kit Included) 7200RPM 8MB Buffer 3 Year Manufacturer Wattanty $159.99 - $40 MIR = 119.99 w/Free Ground Shipping Link $40 MIR Seems like a good deal to me. They were $169.99...
  19. jdogg707

    Uninstall Internet Explorer 7 Beta?

    I bought Battlefield 2 Euro Forces tonight and when I got to download it, the EA Downloader gives me an error. I have found this is caused by having IE7 installed, so I need ot uninstall it. So far I can't find a way to take this piece of crap off my machine. I have tried the Add/Remove...
  20. jdogg707

    Disappearing Taskbar in Windows XP

    I am having an issue with a few systems at work and need some help. All of the systems are using Windows XP SP2, have no viruses and no spyware. When the users return to their computers after being gone for a period long enough for the screen saver to come on, they will log back in and the XP...
  21. jdogg707

    Help Sorting Data

    I am working on a project to help flush old computer names out of Active Directory. The computers are all named according to the following standard, XXXXUserIDX. The first four letters of the computer name are all the same, the user ID id is always 7 characters, and the last letter represents...
  22. jdogg707

    A little help with my P180 and a possible Scythe Ninja

    Well, it seems that the rear fan on my P180 is dying, the whirring sound coming from it is giving me a headache to say the least. I wanted to replace it with one of these. The fan that is in there now is 25mm, and the Panaflo is 38mm, should I have a problem using this in my case? Is there a...
  23. jdogg707

    Outlook 2003 Problem

    For some reason today I started having a problem with Outlook coming up with an error message every time I try and reply to an e-mail. The message text is in this screen shot. I haven't done anything out of the ordinary, so I am a lttle surprised that yesterday it was working fine, today...
  24. jdogg707

    Problems with new build (Biostar Geforce6100 M7)

    I put together a new system for a client using the following components: AMD Athlon 64 2800+ Biostar Geforce6100 M7 Motherboard Corsair 1GB ValueRAM (2 x 512MB) Hitachi 80GB SATA II Hard Drive NEC 3540A DVD+/-RW Onboard Video Onboard Audio CoolerMaster 350W PSU Here is the problem...
  25. jdogg707

    Help with Wireless Network Design and Equipment

    I have a client that has asked me to install a wireless network at his business. He owns and operates a Marina, with a main office and a dock, about 400 feet apart, but have a straight line of sight between them. He would like to be able to share his DSL connection with the dock, to alleviate...
  26. jdogg707

    A8N-SLI Premium and Voltage Issues?

    I recently got an Asus A8N-SLI Premium motherboard and am trying to overclock my dual core X2 4400+. I updated to the latest Beta bios on Asus' website (1007-02), and at stock everything works fine. When I go to adjust the volatges, I only have a selection through 1.45V, and no matter which...
  27. jdogg707

    UPDATE: Zalman VF700-Cu and 7800GTX?

    Anyone know if these are compatible? I would like to make it as quiet as possible, but also maximize cooling. Thanks.
  28. jdogg707

    7800GTX In Stock @ Newegg ($599.00, PCIe, Retail)

    XFX, Leadtek, eVGA...599.00, $5.00 Fedex Saver Shipping BFG...$$619.00 (460/1300 Clock Speeds), $5.00 Fedex Save Shipping (OOS, ETA 6/28/05) Newegg * Posted in Video, felt it was necessary to let the HD people know as well...
  29. jdogg707

    7800GTX In Stock @ Newegg

    XFX, Leadtek, eVGA...599.00 Newegg
  30. jdogg707

    Stable or Not?

    I currently have my system overclocked to 2.64GHZ from the original 2.4GHZ that it came at. I have memory set at 220MHZ and it is MemTest86 Stable on Test 5 and 8 for 3 hours each, no errors. I have run every iteration of SuperPI (16K - 32M) and they all finish with no errors, but the second I...
  31. jdogg707

    Copying Drives in Ghost

    I got a new SATA II 250GB Hitachi to replace my Seagate which is starting to run low on space. I have Ghost 9.0 and when I try to use the"Copy Drive" feature, everything copies fine, verification is successful, but when I unplug my current drive and use only new drive, booting hangs at the...
  32. jdogg707

    Hitachi SATA II Feature Tools Problem!

    I just bought a Hitachi SATA II Hard Drive, and unfortunately I cannot get to the Feature Tools. I have a SN25P SFF and do not have access to a Floppy Drive, so I downloaded the CD image and burned it. When it boots, it says starting PC-DOS and hangs there. So, how do I get around this issue...
  33. jdogg707

    Dell Inspiron 9300 v. 6000D

    I am trying to decide between the Dell Inspiron 9300 and the Inspiron 6000D. I do light to moderate gaming, like to watch the occasional movie, but would mainly be using it for Access, Coding (VB.Net, C#, ASP.NET), and other school related activities. I would like to have enough battery life...
  34. jdogg707

    System Problems w/BFG 6800GT PCIe

    I recently sold a forum member a BFG 6800GT PCIe card w/a Zalman VNF700-Cu cooler attached. I made sure to check the card before it left me and it was working fine, unfortunately once he received it, the card made his computer un-bootable. I thought it was maybe a PSU related issue, but don't...
  35. jdogg707

    Chipset Dead on A8N, What to Replace it With?

    Well, the chipset fan is really dead on my A8N this time and I need to replace it with something else. Which one should I grab to replace it? I was thinking about the Zalman NB47, but am afraid the chipset may get too hot if I put it on there without active cooling. I was also looking at the...
  36. jdogg707

    Help Deciding...DVD and TV Playback

    I have finally had it transferring shows from my ReplayTV to my PC and then converting them to burn, so I have decided to forgo the 12.95 a month fee along with the headache of transferring files, and integrate my media stuff into my PC. I just got a new Dell 2005FPW and a set of Logitech...
  37. jdogg707

    Need Some Help...ASAP!

    I have finally had it with my Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe, the board won't let me OC past 2.35GHZ even though my processor can handle 2.6+ and my chipset fan just died on me! I am going to RMA and then sell it, but need help on deciding a replacement. I am looking for a board that I can overclock to...
  38. jdogg707

    Ambient Temp?

    What does the ambient temp mean in the Nvidia drivers? My SLI 6800GT's have a core temp of 42 on Core 1 and 43 on Core 2, but Ambient temps of 68 and 69C respectively. My CPU at idle is 33C and my motherboard is 34C. What do these temps mean? and should they worry me enough to slap on a pair...
  39. jdogg707

    The Dual Rail v. Single Rail Challenge

    The Contenders Enermax Noisetaker Series ATX12V Ver2.01 600W PSU: $169.99 PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 510 SLI: $239.00 Test System AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (90nm) @ 2.608GHZ (1.568V) Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard (BIOS Rev. 1003) PDP Patriot 1GB (512MB x 2) PC3200 w/XBL...
  40. jdogg707

    Update! Quick Question regarding PSU for A8N-SLI

    Well, I have decided to upgrade to two video cards using the system in my sig. I have one 6800GT and just got through buying another. After reading all the debate about Dual Rail PSU's, I decided to sell my Enermax 600W Noisetaker, and get a good single rail PSU for my SLI setup. After doing...