Search results

  1. C

    Running AGP still...

    This is what I am thinking about getting 6800XT 256mb (256 bit) $129 (109 after a mail-in) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150157 Now, I know the radeon x850pe or something is the highest performing, then the 7800GS, but those are $200+ and don't seem worth...
  2. C

    Computer specs forum feature

    I remember a long time ago I entered my computer specs into some form on the forums, where you could maintain sort of a rig profile that appeared in the user profile, did that get removed?
  3. C

    Dead Pixel Policies

    "In order to declare any product with an LCD screen "defective" and eligible for replacement or refund through any applicable Newegg.com Return Policy, there must be a minimum of 8 (eight) dead LCD pixels." Nice, Hoping I get zero, or nine dead pixels.
  4. C

    Best Gaming LCD?

    Topic. (From the stickied guide above, the two models I listed in the subtitle seem to be the main choices. Are these the best 19" gaming lcds? Response time is very important in my opinion for FPS fast-action games.)
  5. C

    Windows Software to control iTunes outside of APP?

    There is one for mac called SizzlingKeys I think, a script that lets you control itunes commands outside of the program, but I havent found anything for windows, anyone got a program that does this?
  6. C

    windows task manager is strange...

    Normally when you ctrl-alt-delete then go to task manager, it has a menu bar at the top and such where you can 'Run...' and do other stuff. Well.. that menu bar is gone! this leaves me clueless.. now the task manager is just a resizable frame with no menu bar or any buttons.
  7. C

    Mac iBook video bugs??

    Well, his iBook has some wierd display problem, which looks sort of like video-tearing or some rendering bug. portions of the screen will be torn or displayed incorrectly with strange shapes and tears, and it changes when he moves the cursor. it's kind of like someone just went wild with the...
  8. C

    WRT54G wireless security recommendations

    *update see bottom* This should be an easy answer if you run a wireless network-- I have never run one, but I have a new roomate with a laptop so I hooked up this wireless router. He is using a wireless iBook, and I used my PC through a wired port in the back. I have no idea what...
  9. C

    screen blanks out for 1-2 seconds sometimes

    this problem is very strange, my monitor just black screens for 1-2 seconds for no seeming reason whatsoever. is my video card dying or something? very rarely i will just blackscreen, and it cant be the power conservation because it is while i am using the computer. other than that it is...
  10. C

    where to buy genuine TY dvd-r?

    im looking for a site which is sure to have genuine Taiyo Yuden, which i have heard to be the best. unfortunately with some searches on google and some other sites it appears that there are counterfeit versions of these discs going around and i dont really feel like getting screwed. i...
  11. C

    what is the deal with Athlon FX and registered ram

    however, according to AMD, athlon FX series are supposed to use registered ddr ram. so... is regular DDR dimms obsolete? what will happen if i use a regular unregistered dual channel kit with an athlon FX?
  12. C

    good game comcast.

    Support Email: Thank you for contacting us regarding your Comcast High Speed Internet service. I do apologize for your connection issues. Comcast does not support onlint gaming. Pings to gaming servers will be higher as more people use the servers. I have gone over the trace you sent...
  13. C

    Awesomely Dumb Newegg Reviews!!!!

    im bored. so here is my favorite newegg review today. if you have ever shopped at newegg you know they just post any positive review, they aren't looking for an objective review. i always get a laugh out of it. "NEWEGG is the best as always!! The card works very nice. I run a small game that...
  14. C

    New cable modem sucks more than comcast one?

    OK, here's the deal. My old roomate had all the networking equip, and he just moved out so I have a new motorola sb5100 cable modem which is supposed to be a top of the line cable modem. However this thing seems to get crappy latencies after a day or two of being on with continuous use, and the...
  15. C

    strange box left drawn on desktop

    Hi, i've been experiencing a strange box that usually occupies 90% of my desktop after playing some games, and is accompanied by a folder in the taskbar. this doesn't happen every time i use an application or game, but as far as i can remember it's after half-life which uses openGL...
  16. C

    I Need a Desktop or Lapel Mic! drop a comment!

    Hi-- my previous mic was the very basic logitech analog desktop mic and it really really sucked, there was always background noise and no one could hear me well. However I hear that the USB mic is very good. Anyone else have a recommendation (such as a USB lapel mic? or another desktop...
  17. C

    How to recover Documents folder from Fragmented / Crashed WinXP

    About 6 months ago I installed a firewire card and shortly after my entire Athlon XP system fried and the hard drive OS was destroyed somehow. I can successfully bring the drive as a slave in my new system, and I can still access all the files on It except of course the protected folder...
  18. C

    wow?

    see http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...em=6725630458&rd=1 (ebay item 6725630458) only 3 hrs left but... the bh5 does 275mhz at only 3.2v -- surprised me at least
  19. C

    Better monitoring software for NF3's?

    For a few years when I was running asus boards, I used probe (which did a good enough job). After that I used a freeware program that had some awesome screen overlays with analog dials and alot of customization. Somehow, with this brand new k8 (C&Q) with software cooling capabilities, the...
  20. C

    The last NF3 + doublesided mem thread...

    So, It may or may not jive with your system, depends on the mobo, luck, and having the mem settings line up? I just bought the new 754 dfi lan party board, and if 2 sticks of 512 doesnt work I'm gonna be pissed. peace!
  21. C

    Isolating multiple problems in a CPU circus!

    Well I have had a few problems but I know some of the people in this forum are very knowlegeable so I'm giving it a shot. Problem 1) Recovering a NTFS drive My Maxtor 40gb 7200rpm (5T040H4 ) recently f***ed up and corrupted a part of XP (so, no boot). I put it into another box with XP...