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    Current gen vid card noise levels?

    Hey guys I'm bulding the following build: CPU: Intel Core i7 920 MOBO: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 RAM: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Power supply: PC Power & Cooling - 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 HDD...
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    Help with gaming build

    Hey guys, I'm planning on building a system for gaming and LIMITED photoshop/3dsmax work. I use a 22" 1680x1050 monitor and I don't plan on upgrading soon, all pieces will be bought from US online vendors. Here is what I currently am looking at: CPU: Intel Core i7 920 MOBO: ASUS P6T...
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    OC'ing E6400 as a complete newbie

    Hey guys, my system is as follows Gigabyte DS3-L e6400 @ stock Aftermarket HSF (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16835103031) BFG 9800 GTX This memory (2 Kits so 4x1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/...16820146118&Tpk=996527 I've read the sticky and I've done some research...
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    Is my PSU powerful enough for my new rig?

    I'm going to have the following running on a Seasonic S12 430W GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L (or the abit equivalent not sure yet) 4 gigs Mushkin ddr2 800 (5-5-5-12) Evga 8800GT SSC e6400 (no OC) - will be upgrading this later most likely a q6600 3-4 fans x-FI Platinum (no front connector)...
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    Would an unOC'ed e6400 limit 8800GT performance?

    I run a SFF pc with a Foxconn G9657MA-8EKRS2H I have 4 gigs of DDR2 800 (Mushkin clocked at 5-5-5-12) My e6400 is stock with a Thermaltake cooler (name escapes me at the moment) My PSU is a Seasonic 430W S12 Supposedly my board doesn't OC that well.. And I've never OC'ed in my life...
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    7800GT died on me, rv670 vs 8800GT

    Ok so as the topic says my 7800GT blew up on me, and I am stuck with onboard video now. I game only at 1280x1024 and probably will not go into higher resolutions for about a year. I know its speculation at this point and there are no real benchmarks, but the only way I want to wait until...
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    Looking to Convert from Tower to SFF

    I spend a lot of time going back and forth with my pc now, and my full time case is just a pain to deal with so I want to try to put it in a tiny case that is portable. My current system is: Intel E6400 (not Oc'ed, will not OC) Stock Fan ASRock 775 (the one that uses old DDR ram - I plan...
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    Need recommendation for upgrade

    Currently I have a e6400, Asrock mobo (has no pci 16 slot, uses DDR ram), and a evga 7800gt I have everything else I need (x-FI etc) and what to upgrade my mobo and memory, and vid card.. I do not overclock, I just never fool with it. Anyway I was considering 4x...
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    Games crash when trying to use Samsung DLP as a monitor

    Ok I just installed a new system: Gigabyte DS3 C2D 6600 EVGA 8800 GTS Seasonic 550W PSU Xtrememusic XFI 2 Gig G Skill mem When I try to load up some games (IE Titan's quest or Everquest 2) when running on my DLP TV they crash - the resolution is set to 1280x720 which should be 720p...
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    Need help from upgrading from 3500+ system to AM2 or C2D

    Reposted from the Mobo board, I realized I put it in the wrong place: Ok I had a AMD 3500+ on a MSI K8n Platinum, but it looks like one or the other kicked the bucket so its upgrade time... I only want to go with a new mobo and processor as money is a bit tight right now. I can afford...
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    Need Mobo/CPU/Memory Advice, curent sytem died!

    Ok I had a AMD 3500+ on a MSI K8n Platinum, but it looks like one or the other kicked the bucket so its upgrade time... I only want to go with a new mobo and processor as money is a bit tight right now. I can afford 300-500 probably I'd rather keep it close to 300-350.. The memory I...
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    Budget Gaming System - Starting at mobo

    Hey all, Friend of mine wants to get a budget gaming system goming (budget being 400-600) Right now the mobo/processor and memory are in dire need of an upgrade. As of now the vid card we would be using is a Radeon 9800 pro 256mb version. We will replace if we get a PCIE mobo, but I am...
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    Upgrading Speakers and Soundcard, advice wanted

    Ok, I enjoy listening to music, but I spend most of my time on the pc playing games. Typically I wear a pair of headphones for 4-5 hours straight while playing.. My current speakers are: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836119105 I currently have a MSI Neo Platinum 4...
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    New System built from old.. input please

    Ok I have the following system. Msi 845E Max Mobo P4 2 Gig Proc 512 mb PC2700 WD 160 Gig 7200 IDE ATA100 Drive Radeon 9800 Pro 256mb Plextor Dvd burner Floppy Im thinking of buying: AMD 3500+ http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=19-103-463&DEPA=0 MSI "K8N Neo2 Platinum...
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    MSI 845E Memory Problems

    I have an old MSI 845E motherboard. I wanted to up the memory in it to 1 GB but when I put the second stick of ram in, the system boots up but as soon as I try to load a program up (games - specifcally World of Warcraft beta or Star Wars Galaxies online) the game will boot me out with a 'program...