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    Computer parts help

    Ok, so I've already went ahead and bought this processor ( got for cheaper at microcenter ): Intel Core i7 920 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115202 I haven't purchased anything else, but what I've selected so far is: Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366...
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    I'm looking to build a new gaming desktop (I also do a lot of work with Adobe CS3), and I've been so out of the loop with computer technology lately that I have no idea what to look for. I'm not really looking to spend more than $1500 (excluding LCD display, keyboard, mouse, speakers), so...
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    Vista Ultimate problem with network adapter

    I just upgraded to Vista Ultimate, and my network adapter will not let me connect to my wireless network. I have a D-Link DWL G520 adapter, and can see my linksys network, but when I try to connect to it, I get the message "The compatibility of your network adapter does not match the...
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    PSU question

    http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=332377&pfp=SEARCH I need one to replace my old 480W that died on me. I have a P4 3.2GHz, 1 gig RAM, 160 gig HD, and X800XT so I need one with a PCIe power connector. Thanks.
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    Is my computer screwed?

    I came back from work today to find my computer shut down (it's usually always on). I press power and I hear this rather loud rattling sound and I get no beeps or anything. My monitor is not picking up a signal. I find out that the rattling is coming from my graphics card fan, so I took the...
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    Help upgrading me

    Ok, I would like help upgrading my current computer to the best possible CPU ( I will be playing games with this too). Right now I have a P4 3.0ghz, 1GB RAM, 160GB Maxtor SATA HD, ATI X800 XT PCI-E. I'm also using an Antec P160 case with an Antec NeoPower 480 PSU. I want to keep as much...
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    Help choosing a new motherboard

    I need a new motherboard that supports raid for SATA hard drives. It also needs to have have a pci-e 16x slot, and use the i915g chipset/lga775 socket. Can anyone please help me pick out a not too expensive one? Thanks in advance.
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    Does anyone know the answer to this question?

    Consider a 32 bit microprocessor that has an on-chip 16 KByte four-way-set-associative cache. Assume that the cache has a line size of four 32-bit words. Draw a block diagram of this cache showing its organization and how the different address fields are used to determine a cache hit/miss...
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    Possible to record voicemail to your pc?

    I've searched everywhere but can't find any info on connecting a cell phone to the PC so that you can somehow record voicemail. I figured you would be able to connect to your PC through the line in, but I can't figure it out. Has anyone done this before?
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    Post your desktop background

    Didn't know where to put this, but I just wanna see what people have as their backgrounds..I still have the default blue nothing.
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    Any good Mac OSX emulators for Windows XP?

    Topic says it all.
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    Power Supply Died

    Ok, I got a pci-e x800 xt and it needed a 6-pin power connector, so I got this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-924&depa=1 which supports pci-e. I install it, and everything is working great. 6 hours later, I'm just using the computer and I hear a loud, sharp pop, and...
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    Cheapest PSU that supports PCI-E?

    I need a PSU that supports PCI-E because my x800 xt didn't come with the power cable. I know the Antec Neo Power supports it, but thats $150. Anyone know of any? Thanks.
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    Are there any PCX 5900 or X600 XT benchmarks?

    I can't seem to find any benchmarks for either of these cards. I'd like to see how they perform in some of the newer games since I might have to get one until the high end PCI-E cards become available. Anyone seen any? I'd rather just wait for the high end ones, but I have no idea when...