Search results

  1. B

    Is X58 or P55 more future proof?

    I think this is the first time in awhile where Intel has released a new chipset while also planning to release additional CPUs for it's old chipset. Does anyone have any opinion on which (X58 vs P55) will be more future proof? The reason I ask is because I just noticed the BRAND NEW...
  2. B

    The i just ordered an HD5870 or 5850 thread

    Damn, I has no fry's =)
  3. B

    The i just ordered an HD5870 or 5850 thread

    Anyone know when any brick and mortar retailers will have some i.e. micro center or best buy? BMF
  4. B

    D975XBX / E6600 / GeForce 8800

    I currently have the following system: D975XBX E6600 GeForce 8800 4GB (Random DDR-2) I was all super jazzed about the new Lynnfield CPUs coming out until I heard that A) SATA 6Gbps came out, B) USB 3 is out now C) an entirely new 32nm CPU would be out in the December/January time...
  5. B

    Abit I35-E runs 6750 at 2.72GHz ???

    Hi there, While helping a co-worker build a new PC we're running into a funky snag, the first time we booted this box up it wouldn't boot. We cleared the CMOS (apparently someone tried to overclock and sent it back and it was resold to us as a new board....., cute..) anyway after that it came...
  6. B

    Contemplating new PC board for Intel 6750?

    Hi, I have been having trouble deciding. My current box is overheating it is in a crappy "Coolermaster Centurion case" I've had nothing but problems since my box has been in this case, these are the specs of my current box: E6600 4GB DDR 667 eVGA 8800 GTS 640MB 250GB Seagate Sata drive...
  7. B

    Intel D975BX chassis fans dont spin!

    Howdy all, I just popped in a couple of new Antec Tricool fans a 120 and a 80mm (120 rear, 80mm front). I connected them to the rear, and front headers on my Intel d975bx, it doesnt look like they spin at all I've tried enabling/disabling the bios fan control, etc.. but nothing happens...
  8. B

    Absolute best 22" lcd

    Anyone have any idea where I can find the absolute best 22" monitor? I cant find any new reviews for monitors anywhere.. cnet.. tomshardware ign... I want a bright, fast, colorful (8bit) 22" monitor which is awesome for gaming and would do justice to a 8800gtx
  9. B

    VX2245WM

    Any decent reviews been spotted on the net for this lcd? Looks very awesome thanks, -Drew
  10. B

    Need Recommendation for a Server System in the price $10K!

    I would suggest a Dell 1900 with 5150 or better processors. I believe at the moment you can put 8? SAS/Sata drives in them up to 500GB each for a 4TB raided array, also the great thing about dell is they have wonderful external storage arrays. Andrew
  11. B

    Onboard NIC onboard sound

    OK with all this 'Killer NIC' madness going on today it got me wondering, does it really matter whether your NIC is on-board or off-board, and also does it matter if your sound is onboard or off board.. Does the NIC being on-board use some of the resources that it otherwise wouldn't use? or...
  12. B

    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Hi, I am trying to figure out why you list a 19" monitor as being the best gaming monitor? are the larger ones no good? i'm looking for a 22-24" monitor for gaming which has really good brightness and is adjustable, anyone have any pointers? thanks, Andrew
  13. B

    PCs in Living room? elegant solution?

    We've tried wireless in the past we find that it "just doesnt work" that well. How do you have your monitors positioned? Does anyone know if there is a way to transmit keyboard video and mouse over cat5? it would be awesome if all we had running for dvi/usb kbd/usb mse was a cat5 cable...
  14. B

    Need the ultimate WoW Rig

    I have a fairly modest machine -- Intel D975BX (bad axe) motherboard Intel E6600 3GB of RAM eVGA 7600GT 256MB video card 1x normal 250gb sata using onboard sound, etc there is nothing i can do to the settings in wow to make it slow down...
  15. B

    PCs in Living room? elegant solution?

    I dont know if anyone else does this but me and my girlfriend have decided that we would rather have our PCs setup in our living room instead of up in our musty bedroom. The main reason being that we like to play World of Warcraft for hours and our 56" HDTV is downstairs. Does anyone know of...
  16. B

    Wait Wait Wait, SLI eVGA 6800 GT

    Ok I bought my first PCI-E eVGA 6800 GT back when they were like $450 because I was like OK i'll buy another one when they're like $150. So I decided well, I'd like another one, and now I find out; they apparently dont make them anymore !!! AGH, is there anyone else in this same situation or are...
  17. B

    Dell Billing issue

    You should probably call them before they send it to the collections department. BMF
  18. B

    Is bluetooth as lame as this Logitech set has convinced me it is?

    Ok I have been to Best Buy about 3 times in the last 3-4 months for keyboards/mice; I cant find anything that is really that comfortable for me. I finally got this Logitech MX 5000 for Bluetooth keyboard/mouse set, and the Keyboard mouse is literally 4-5 feet from the PC and it has huge lag...
  19. B

    My PC turns itself back ON & Dr. Watson issues.

    Howdy all, I've had this computer for a little less than a year now. Here are my specs: Antec NeoPower 430 watt power supply K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI AMD 64 3500+ Seagate 80GB Sata Corsair 1024MB DDR eVGA 6800 PCI Express Nvidia 256MB GT Dell 2001FPS I've been noticing this for about 2...
  20. B

    Been awhile since i've built a computer : Ram voltage

    I hav the Antec NeoPower 480 watt Does that seem like an OK one?
  21. B

    Been awhile since i've built a computer : Ram voltage

    Ok Corsair makes you go through this gruelling process in order to get an RMA, so here is what they told me. http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=180299#post180299 Opinions please guys. BMF
  22. B

    Been awhile since i've built a computer : Ram voltage

    Ok, its been awhile since I built a computer, like.. since I had a 1.8GHz celeron. So last week I built the following box: K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI Amd Athlon 64 3500+ 1GB corsair 3200 DDR Twinx(matched for dual) 120GB Seagate Sata Drive 256MB PCI-E eVGA 6800 GeForce GT The problem I'm...
  23. B

    Neo4 Platinum SLI memory issues getting dual mode

    I bought one of those "twin packs" of ram of the twinx supposedly really fast low latency ram so i could be sure that it would run in dual mode, but i cant really tell by reading this insanely poor translated manual what slots I should put the ram in to get dual mode. I tried the two dimms in...
  24. B

    My new rig, power supply was kind of insane

    Here is my new rig, new one is called Benson, old one is called Stabler. Benson(new box) -------- Amd Athlon 3500+ 1GB of Twinx ram extreme timing edition 7200RPM Seagate 120GB HD Platinum Neo4 SLI eVGA Geforce 6800GT PCI Express 256MB NeoPower 480WT power supply (this thing was...
  25. B

    ZipZoomFly has 3 of the same processors listed, which to buy?

    Well my system is going to look like this. AMD a64 3500+ MSI Neo4 Platinum SLI 1GB of Corsair super low latency eVGA 256MB pci Express 6800 GT Antec Lanboy Raptor 180GB Im going to use it for gaming Do you think its going to get too hot? Thanks, BMF
  26. B

    Dell 2001FP for $562!

    If you're a home customer. Just bought one.. Hope it doesnt suck like this $400 samsung i bought. BMF
  27. B

    ZipZoomFly has 3 of the same processors listed, which to buy?

    So if I bought the wrong one, but I dont care about overclocking, is there any reason to return it? The one I already ordered will be here today. which was the one for $267, not the winchester. Thanks, BMF
  28. B

    ZipZoomFly has 3 of the same processors listed, which to buy?

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80717-R http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80717-2 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80717-1 They all have the exact same Manufacturer's product code and they're 3 different...
  29. B

    EVGA 6800 GT PCI Express, BAD card? why is it only $389?

    I guess I am skeptical, why is this card only 389, when the MSI is $449? is it just not bundled with a bunch of crappy games that I'll never play anyway? is it any less of a performer than the other cards, I'm thinking of going ahead and buying it, but i just wanted to know if it sucked and if i...
  30. B

    Finally buying the Alienware laptop, do I get the 6800go GT, or do i get the ATI X800 Mobility!?!?!?

    It appears to be the exact same. Except i have to wait 3 weeks for the nvidia. BMF
  31. B

    Finally buying the Alienware laptop, do I get the 6800go GT, or do i get the ATI X800 Mobility!?!?!?

    Ok, I finally saved up enough money for the alienware laptop i've wanted for as long as I could remember. You're going to say, dude you're nuts.. why would you spend that kind of money on a laptop.. well.. i dunno cause I want one.. :D Anyway, I had my mind made up.. 6800GO GT,.. then today I go...
  32. B

    Best motherboard for a P4 3.0Ghz 800FSB (HT)

    Well, is the 875 chipset good? will I be able to use next generation processors with it? or am I basically stuck with a 3.0Ghz, although I cant see needing faster than a 3.0Ghz at the moment, everquest 2 is right around the corner. -Drew
  33. B

    Best motherboard for a P4 3.0Ghz 800FSB (HT)

    I have been having some problems with my Intel D875PBZ motherboard, its actually not a bad board, not the fastest because its INTEL obviously but not a bad board, but i've been having major problems with the on-board NIC and et cetera. So I figured since the CPU is still powerful I would just...
  34. B

    Ti4600 Capacitor broke off

    I took your advice and walked across the ST to radio shack, they tried to sell me a really nice Sprint PCS cell phone, but had no idea about capacitors. Sigh. Anyone wanna make a quick $15 bucks? I ship this thing to you, ya get it working, send it back? -Drew
  35. B

    Capacitor snapped off of my GeForce 4 Ti4600

    Yep, just snapped right off, the problem is, I dont know what to get. The guys at radio shack tried to sell me a cell phone when i took your suggestion and ran across the street to ask them what kind of capacitor it is. Its purple, it says Sanyo OS CON 510/4 105' C i'll paypal someone $10 if...
  36. B

    Ti4600 Capacitor broke off

    Hi, recently I purchased a new PNY Verto GeForce FX 5900 Ultra to replace my GeForce 4 Ti4600, so i replaced it, when i took out the GeForce4 Ti4600 I must've bumped a capacitor or something because it fell off. Its a purple capacitor, it says Sanyo, 105 ' C and 510/4 (OSCON) on it, the card...
  37. B

    Capacitor snapped off of my GeForce 4 Ti4600

    Hi, recently I purchased a new PNY Verto GeForce FX 5900 Ultra to replace my GeForce 4 Ti4600, so i replaced it, when i took out the GeForce4 Ti4600 I must've bumped a capacitor or something because it fell off. Its a purple capacitor, it says Sanyo, 105 ' C and 510/4 (OSCON) on it, the card...