Search results

  1. G

    Setting up the beginnings of a new HT setup

    I recently bought a 50" Samsung 1080P DLP along with the Xbox 360 HD-DVD player and the picture is spectacular. However the sound is horrible so I figured I might try my hand in getting a modest HT setup. But I dont know just how long I'll be staying in my current place and my girlfriend is...
  2. G

    Heatpipes in a reverse ATX case?

    I've been trying to find an answer to this question but a concrete answer is impossible to find. I've heard that there are wicks in the heatpipes that cause them to operate normally no matter the orientation. But I've also heard that not all heatpipes have them so reversing the orientation would...
  3. G

    Weird problem with my new router

    I just picked up a WRT150N and am pretty satisfied with it so far. It's wired to my desktop with Vista Home Premium and my girlfriend's laptop is connected through Wireless G running XP Home. However, I have a weird problem in that when I connect the laptop wirelessly, I get "Little to No...
  4. G

    Problem with CS:S Source on new PC

    I recently built a new rig with an E6400, 2GB Ballistix DDR2-800, Asus P5K Deluxe, EVGA 7900GS, etc. It runs Company of Heroes, Call of Duty 2, and Medieval Total War II perfectly however when I play CS:S, every 20-30 seconds the game seems to freeze for a second or two and then resumes like...
  5. G

    Need help with getting out of sleep

    I built a new PC for myself with a P5K Deluxe, 2GB Crucial Ballistix, E6400, eVGA 7900GS, and Vista Home Premium and so far it has been working out great. However, occasionally, if I let the the computer sleep or go idle for a long time, it won't let me restart normally. I move the mouse or...
  6. G

    Need memory help with first real OC

    My setup is an E6400, 2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-667, Asus P5K Deluxe, stock cooling, and an Antec NeoHE 550W. So far, everything is stable at 2.66Ghz with my CPU and RAM both at 333Mhz while I'm sort of feeling my way through. However, in CPU-Z, my RAM timings and speeds are all messed up with...
  7. G

    4-pin or 8-pin CPU plug?

    Got a new motherboard and there is an 8-pin plug but 4 of them are covered. I have a 4 + 4 pin on my PSU so should I remove the cap and plug in all 8 or keep just the 4?
  8. G

    What to do with dual Gigabit LAN and built in Wi-Fi

    I recently ordred an Asus P5K Deluxe with dual Gigabit Lan and built in Wi-Fi. However, I dont really know what the dual LAN is for or what to do with it. I am going to use the Wi-Fi to connect to my router but what is something constructive I could do with the dual LAN?
  9. G

    Penryn and P35 clarification needed

    I noticed that the new P35 motherboards are just hitting the market and I was wondering if only P35 supports the new Penryn and 45nm chips or will P965 also support them? Also, will Penryn fully support DDR2 or will I need to buy a whole new setup to run one? Thanks for any help. I've tried...
  10. G

    Need help choosing case fans to run at 7V

    I have a Lian-LI PC-7B Plus II and am looking to replace the stock case fans. I've heard great things about Yate's so I've decided to get 2 and undervolt them to 7V. I'm looking for a quiet setup that will still cool a mildly OCed E6400. However, there are new models of Yate's and I'm not sure...
  11. G

    Asus P5B Deluxe or eVGA NF67 T1 680i LT motherboard?

    I have heard great things about both of these boards. The P5BD is a proven winner and the eVGA uses a newer chipset and has eVGA's great customer service. Can anyone help me decide between these two boards? Also, I was wondering how loud the two stock NB and SB fans are on the 680i LT if anyone...
  12. G

    Does the Lian-Li PC-7B accept mATX boards?

    Just to make sure, I want to make sure that the Lian-Li PC-7B Plus II accepts mATX boards. I found a cheap motherboard for a budget build which happens to be mATX and cant find any information on it. It's the case below. Thanks for any help. Lian-Li PC-7B Plus II
  13. G

    Does the DS3 G965 OC or perform noticably worse than the DS3 P965

    I am building a rig for a roommate on a budget and decided that integrated graphics are just fine for him. However, I was wondering if the G965 chipset is noticably worse than the P965 chipset in terms of stability, OCing, or performance. I have also read around somewhere that the G965 will not...
  14. G

    Need a good cooler that doesnt use a backplate (i.e. uses push pins)

    Long story short, I have a friend with a Velocity Micro who is unsatisfied with the noise from his stock CPU heatsink. He's not comfortable with modding a heatsink to accomodate the backplate so I need some suggestions. I'm thinking about the Thermalright SI-128 or Ultra-90 but are there are any...
  15. G

    Need a good Socket 775 HSF that doesn't require the use of a backplate.

    I am going to be using the eVGA 680i motherboard with an E6400. My skills with a dremel are not exactly top notch so I would prefer to not have to mod so I am in need of a good HSF that doesn't require a backplate. Thanks to anyone that can help.
  16. G

    Do you guys think Plextor DVDRW drives are worth the extra money?

    I've always been tempted to buy one but they always cost so much and with solid performers in the $30 range, do you guys think Plextor's are worth the money?
  17. G

    Has anyone use those Enermax Enlobal fans?

    I was looking at svc and I know that Yate Loon's ratings are sort of the standard but these numbers are way off because of some supposed magnetic bearing rather than a standard ball bearing. The 120mm fan is rated at 44CFM at 17dBa while the Yate Loon D12SL-12 is rated at 47CFM at 28dBA. Anyone...
  18. G

    A few simple HDD questions

    I'm going to be building a new C2D rig soon but there's some HDD questions I have. First, SATA150 drives are compatible with SATAII ports right? The DS3 and the P965 seem only have SATAII ports so I wanted to make sure. Second, how would an 8MB cache Raptor compare to a standard 7200RPM...
  19. G

    Need to make or buy fan filters

    Is there any material I can use to make fan filters that still allows for good airflow? Or are there any good 120mm fan filters I can buy?
  20. G

    Anyone have experience with a Zalman CNPS8000?

    Review for this cooler are mixed and I was wondering how this cooler performs. I dont really know why I want a low-profile cooler but I just feel like getting one for my system so does anyone have any opinions?
  21. G

    New video card for old AGP lan rig

    Which would be the better buy out of these two for an aging lan rig? Thanks.
  22. G

    Good cheaper PSU for an Antec P180B

    I'm looking to get an P180B with a relatively modest system so I dont need a really beefy PSU. Something like a XClio 450, FSP 450W, or a Seasonic S12 430 will be more than enough but what PSU for maybe around $60-$70 or less definately has long enough cabling for the P180B. Thanks.