Search results

  1. S

    Build help for mid-high gaming build for friend

    Hi all, Thanks for your help in advance! I'm soliciting advice and feedback on a build I'll be putting together for a friend. Here's the answers to the stickied questions: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. - Gaming. 2. What YOUR budget is. - $2,000.00. 3. What country YOU will be...
  2. S

    Economics of the 3GS early upgrade question

    Hi all, I have a 16gig 3G. I'm under contract for another 14 months or so. I'm not yet eligible for a $200 3GS upgrade with new contract, but I am eligible for the $400 upgrade price. My 3G has a cracked screen and will cost $200 to repair. So what do you guys (especially those who upgraded...
  3. S

    Do I need to re-seat my heatsink/fan

    Hello all, I've got the rig that's in my sig, everything at stock speeds. I'm confident my heatsink is seated properly. HOWEVER I initially installed my HSF facing a certain direction, and later changed my mind. I removed the HSF and reinstalled it without adding more thermal paste. Is that...
  4. S

    Large iTunes library, small iPhone capacity, need help.

    Thanks for any and all help. I am purchasing an 8gig iPhone. Like many of you, my song library is many times this size. I've spent most of my work day browsing apple forums readings about smart playlists and the various workarounds people use to put music on their devices. The general...
  5. S

    Any reason to use multiple 7,200rpm drives?

    Thanks in advance for any and all help. I currently have the two hard drives listed in my sig. The 250gig drive is used for media storage, and is about 90% full with audio and video files. The smaller drive is about 50% full with my OS and game installs. I'm going to need some more space in...
  6. S

    iPhone and MS Exchange

    Sorry if this is a stupid question: Apple has confused me with their two data plans. I understand the new iPhone supports MS exchange syncing, push email, etc. I am unclear however if the $45/month business data plan is required to access Exchange services, or if that's simply a higher prices...
  7. S

    Headphones for work - ~$50 budget

    Thanks in advance for any help. I need to grab a set of headphones to listen to music at work. Details: -I'd like to spend around $50, but will go up to $100 if quality difference is large. -This will be listening to music only, and the sources will probably be lower-quality (streaming...
  8. S

    Reciever limiting itself to stereo playback of DVD

    Thanks for any and all help: While waiting for Comcast to deliver my HD-DVR and enable my digital cable, I wanted to test AV output from my PC to my 47" Westinghouse display. I'm using a DVI->HDMI cable from my GPU which seems to output 1920x1080 just fine, and the onboard optical output from...
  9. S

    2 quick questions about HD-DVD/Blue-Ray playback through my PC

    Thanks in advance for any and all help. I just acquired a Westinghouse TX model 47" 1080p LCD set. I want to play one of the two next-gen optical formats on it. I don't need a PS-3 or Xbox360 (my backlog of PC games is long enough). The cheap Toshiba HD-DVD player isn't 1080p. The mid-range...
  10. S

    How the heck do I remove my Scythe Ninja v1?

    EDIT: Nevermind Title basically says it all. I have an original Scythe Ninja on my ePox s939 MB. I'm trying to remove the HS so I can install my newly purchases Opteron 165, and have been thoroughly defeated by the Scythe. I see the four clips holding the HS in place. I see the plastic...
  11. S

    Audio from my PC to my HT(IAB)

    Hi, I'm soon planning on purchasing a Westinghouse 42" LCD to use as a small home theater TV. This display will NOT be used as a primary PC monitor, but I would like to occasionally allow it to receive input from my PC so I can game on it, as well as show videos and the like to visitors...
  12. S

    Credit Card Choices

    Wow, I think this may be my first post in ATOT. I was searching and reading through some older threads on credit cards, but didn't see my exact situation. Basically I'm a 22 year old with a BA that will start Law School in the fall. I've had a check card for years, no problem, and also had a...
  13. S

    Rate this $1500 Conroe build please...

    I'm helping my friend build and price a PC. This PC isn't for me, so it has no relation to the PC in my sig. Friend has good job so budget isn't that tight, but the goal is good performance that won't require constant upgrades to stay usable for about $1500. Friend doesn't need a display, mouse...
  14. S

    Serious Question: Why are people upgrading to G80?

    Right now a 8800GTX is $650. The card is awesome. It plays any game at any resolution. It also seems totally unnecessary. Today, a X1900XT costs $320. There is a $330 difference in price between the cards. So what game are people needing to play that really need $330 more graphical power...
  15. S

    Bias in what AT moderator said in another thread in this subforum

    Responding to moshquerade's reference to the poor feature set of the forum, Anandtech moderator said: "This was originally intended to be a technical forum, not a social forum. Bending over for the kiddies and R&R should not be the primary focus. Use the technology tools at your...
  16. S

    Philips 201B4 CRT

    In my ongoing quest to find a high-quality but cheap CRT, a good friend has offered to sell me his Philips 201B4. I looked up the display and found next to nothing, there are some sale listings (but no reviews) for the Philips 201B45, and that might be the same display. The display was barely...
  17. S

    Which eVGA card to step up to?

    I decided (like many others) to step up my 7800GT CO to a 7900GT. I have two questions: 1) Which 7900GT should I buy? I don't think I can buy the base model, since my 7800GT cost me $299.99, the same price as the 7900GT base. Since eVGA requires a more expensive card, that leaves me with the...
  18. S

    eVGA 7900GT at Newegg

    Sorry if repost. eVGA card for $359
  19. S

    How do these 3dmark scores look?

    I have finished testing the overclock on my new PC I built, after using a 2.0gh Northwood with onboard video this is a nice step up. This is my first complete PC build ever, so I don't think I have pushed anything to the edge. The PC's specs are: Opteron 144 eVGA 7800GT with copper...
  20. S

    EDIT: MOD PLEASE DELETE

  21. S

    How much has the mid/high video market changed in the past month?

    I "saw the light" on the value of the 7800GT a while ago. After initially favoring a cheap GTO^2 as the card of choice for most users, I changed my mind after seeing enough people point out the advantages of the 7800GT to myself and others. Now some time has gone by, and a card I had never...
  22. S

    Opteron (s939) overclocking - OEM vs Retail

    title and summary says it all
  23. S

    Is this TigerDirect Opteron 144 legit?

    Tiger Direct Opteron 144 I wanted to order from Mwave today, but waited too long. Its either this Opteron or a 3000+ and some cash left over. Mods: Sorry if this needs moved to Hot Deals. Didn't know where the optimal place for a question comparing 2 different processors plus asking a...
  24. S

    Connect 3D GTO Unlocked and Overclocked vs 7800gt

    I currently have this thread in general hardware asking for comments on a prospective build, but with so many componants I'm not getting the feedback I would like. I decided to break down the few remaining undecided options into smaller threads. I am a big fan of the Connect 3D GTO for the...
  25. S

    DFI Infinity vs DFI Lanparty Ultra vs ASUS A8R-MVP vs epox EP-9NPA-Ultra

    I currently have this thread in general hardware asking for comments on a prospective build, but with so many componants I'm not getting the feedback I would like. I decided to break down the few remaining undecided options into smaller threads. In my original thread I selected the DFI...
  26. S

    Which inexpensive CPU to purchase?

    I currently have this thread in general hardware asking for comments on a prospective build, but with so many componants I'm not getting the feedback I would like. I decided to break down the few remaining undecided options into smaller threads. As the original thread says, this PC will be...
  27. S

    What wired keyboard/mouse combo for gaming?

    I have a thread in general hardware on a prospective PC build, and need advice on a keyboard and mouse combo. I probably don't need anything fancy, basically if I am going to spend a lot I will get a Saitek Eclipse and a Logitech 518, but if I want to keep it cheap is there any performance...
  28. S

    19" CRT or 19" LCD or 21" used CRT or 24" used CRT

    I have a thread in general hardware asking about parts for a new PC, and I asked for some display recommendations. Others have recommended a17" LCD, but I want something larger. Basic considerations: Budget: $325 Use: Lots of websurfing, paper typing, and gaming. No work outside of...
  29. S

    Edit: New case question, Antec SLK3000 and aftermarket power supply or Antec Sonata?

    I have a thread in general hardware asking about parts for a new PC, and I picked out a Skyhawk case because it looks like a cheap Lian-Li, others have recommended against it however, so I switched to an Antec SLK3000. other thread Right now have selected these componants: Case -...
  30. S

    New iPod nano webhosting

    Text
  31. S

    Please take the time to look over my prospective gaming PC part choices

    This PC will be used for a lot of internet surfing, word processing, and a lot of gaming. It will NOT be used for any Photoshop or Music editing stuff. It will however be used for some (1-2 times a week) DVD ripping and burning as well as occasional (once every 2 weeks) video format converting...
  32. S

    Which <$400 Black Friday laptop to buy?

    Best Buy is selling This Toshiba laptop for $379.99 w/o any rebates. It is basically a Celeron M 1.5ghz, 256 megs memory, 5400RPM hard drive, and a 4 cell battery. Wallmart is selling This HP for $399 the same day. Its a Mobile Sempron 2800+, 256 memory, 4200RPM hard drive, and a 6 cell...
  33. S

    Why are people still reccomending the GTO^2?

    (Note: this is for US buyers only, I have no idea what prices those in other countries are paying) When the GTO^2 first arrived I thought it was the best deal of the currently available cards, reccomended it everywhere I could, and in general thought it was a cool opportunity. Then retailers...
  34. S

    Is this good deal too good to be true?

    http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=5658725 I am almost afraid to post this, because if it is legit and too many orders happen right away they may take it away, but my finger is poised to press "check out".
  35. S

    Overclocking my 2.0ghz Northwood

    I decided to postpone a much-desired Athlon 64 and PCI-e upgrade until January or so, and therefore decided to try to get some additional performance out of my 2.0ghz Northwood on a Gigabyte motherboard. I researched Northwood overclocking online using a couple of links from Anandtech and then...
  36. S

    9800pro buying questions

    Because I have more important things to spend my $$$ on than a large PC upgrade (like food) I am thinking about waitng on the eventual PCI-e upgrade and instead overclocking my Northwood 2.0ghz and adding an AGP card to replace my (gasp!) on-board video. I am leaning towards a 9800pro, since...
  37. S

    GTO^2 at newegg back at $199! - Should I Buy?

    Newegg Link As you can see, the card is out of stock and back to $199 - so I have 3 questions: 1) If I buy the card now, and it comes back in stock, and they re-raise the price to $299, my order is still in at $199, so I get the card at that price correct? 2) Since Sapphire says the...
  38. S

    Aftermarket cooling and the GTO^2

    As it appears to me, the biggest advantage the GTO^2 has over competing cards is its huge bang-for-the-buck quotient. Compared to a 7800gt the GTO^2 seems about $120 cheaper, but the cost of an aftermarket cooler for the GPU will definately cut into that advantage. For those who have unlocked...
  39. S

    Sapphire X800GTO2, $205

    As the story on the news section states, Sapphire has a x800gto available that offers 16 pipes. Can someplease help me understand what is lacking on this part compared to the x850xt and what would be necessary overclocking wise to reach that level of performance. If they both have 16 pipes, is...
  40. S

    Budget case ideas needed

    I am in the process of planning a decent gaming PC build with a self-imposed budget of about $800, not including the Power Supply, DVD-R, and Display, which I have. Considering the budget, and my desire to have decent componants in every caregory (namely A64 3000+/3200+, x800 Pro, and a gig of...