Thursday, April 15, 2010
Adaware and Vista problem...
I recently installed Adaware on my dads new laptop and am now checking if there is any spyware etc. but it changes the colour scheme on Vista for some reason. Any way to change it back?
Are laptop Core2's getting a price drop ...
I keep seeing talk of intel price cuts, and i saw a list of processors but didnt see the laptop versionsanyone know??Are laptop Core2's getting a price drop ...
Santa Rosa just arrived, so I doubt there will be price drops for mobile cpus.Are laptop Core2's getting a price drop ...
what are those ''Santa Rosa'' chips againwhy am i thinking that those were the codename for the mobile geforce 8 series
Core 2 Duo mobile CPUs but with 800mhz FSB instead of 667mhz of the older ones.
Santa Rosa just arrived, so I doubt there will be price drops for mobile cpus.Are laptop Core2's getting a price drop ...
what are those ''Santa Rosa'' chips againwhy am i thinking that those were the codename for the mobile geforce 8 series
Core 2 Duo mobile CPUs but with 800mhz FSB instead of 667mhz of the older ones.
512mb. 7950gt or 8800gts 320mb?
hey which graphics card should i pick? im not sure if the extra $ is worth it for the 8800gts....512mb. 7950gt or 8800gts 320mb?
8800GTS.Both cards are highend but the 8800 is DX10, so you won't need to upgrade for a while.Its more effective to spend the money now on a DX10 card, than buy a DX9 to replace it relatively quickly..512mb. 7950gt or 8800gts 320mb?
Definitely the 8800GTS.
wat brand should i pick?>
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']wat brand should i pick?>[/QUOTE]EVGA, XFX, and BFG are all considered the best brands, and I'm inclined to agree with those who think so. PNY and Leadtek aren't bad either though, although their warranties aren't as good.
Evga 8800 gts.
XFX are usually a little more expensive than EVGA. So i would choose EVGA
8800GTS.Both cards are highend but the 8800 is DX10, so you won't need to upgrade for a while.Its more effective to spend the money now on a DX10 card, than buy a DX9 to replace it relatively quickly..512mb. 7950gt or 8800gts 320mb?
Definitely the 8800GTS.
wat brand should i pick?>
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']wat brand should i pick?>[/QUOTE]EVGA, XFX, and BFG are all considered the best brands, and I'm inclined to agree with those who think so. PNY and Leadtek aren't bad either though, although their warranties aren't as good.
Evga 8800 gts.
i made my choice either the xfx or evga wat would u choose?
XFX are usually a little more expensive than EVGA. So i would choose EVGA
problem with zune software
I currently have Windows media Center OS but whenever I try to install the software with the disc or from the internet it tells me my OS isn't supported or it needs an update. I've gotten every update but it still won't work. I've even had it working on this computer before the Hard drive was reformatted. Is there a fix for this?problem with zune software
i have a problem where when i plug my zune in, it does absolutrly nothing. it won't recognize that its plugged in
i have a problem where when i plug my zune in, it does absolutrly nothing. it won't recognize that its plugged in
Please Help!!! X1950 PRO problems
Ok so my motherboard is a K8M890M-M by ECS and has a PCI-E x16 slot. I bought a EAX1950PRO and for some reason when i installed it, it didnt display anything so i just used the onboard to TRY and install the drivers. When i go and install the drivers it says Hardware no detected or ASUS card not detected. Ive tried everything! i mean everything and dont know what i am doing wrong. The card and motherboard are brand new. Ive had the motherboard for about 1week now and just got the card today. PLEASE HELP! anyonePlease Help!!! X1950 PRO problems
Anyone please!Please Help!!! X1950 PRO problems
call tech support. im stumped
[QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx'']Ok so my motherboard is a K8M890M-M by ECS and has a PCI-E x16 slot. I bought a EAX1950PRO and for some reason when i installed it, it didnt display anything so i just used the onboard to TRY and install the drivers. When i go and install the drivers it says Hardware no detected or ASUS card not detected. Ive tried everything! i mean everything and dont know what i am doing wrong. The card and motherboard are brand new. Ive had the motherboard for about 1week now and just got the card today. PLEASE HELP! anyone[/QUOTE]hahaha i had the same problem too when i just purchased my X1950 XT .. just uninstall the current onboard graphics card drivers then install the ATI drivers that are in the drivers CD that came up with the graphics card and it should work fine
Im trying to figure out how to get into my BIOS because some guy told me that i need to change my Primary graphics driver from Onboard to PCI-E. Any ideas guys? id appreciate it!
do that also do what flame_bringer said. you sometimes need to disable or unistall the onboard if it doesnt by itself.
[QUOTE=''SiKh22'']do that also do what flame_bringer said. you sometimes need to disable or unistall the onboard if it doesnt by itself.[/QUOTE] How do igo into the BIOS and switch the video adapter over from onboard to PCI-E.
when the comp boots up, it should use one of the F keys, u press it while it loads. then u find ur slot.. it should be like grahpics or something. you'll see it, then it will say like disable, and what u said onboard to PCI it should do it by it self. or u can make the switch, just look for the video card part of the bios, iam sorry i really forgot what its called
It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.
[QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./
[QUOTE=''flame_bringer''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx'']Ok so my motherboard is a K8M890M-M by ECS and has a PCI-E x16 slot. I bought a EAX1950PRO and for some reason when i installed it, it didnt display anything so i just used the onboard to TRY and install the drivers. When i go and install the drivers it says Hardware no detected or ASUS card not detected. Ive tried everything! i mean everything and dont know what i am doing wrong. The card and motherboard are brand new. Ive had the motherboard for about 1week now and just got the card today. PLEASE HELP! anyone[/QUOTE]hahaha i had the same problem too when i just purchased my X1950 XT .. just uninstall the current onboard graphics card drivers then install the ATI drivers that are in the drivers CD that came up with the graphics card and it should work fine [/QUOTE]Yeah, uninstalling previous drivers should clear your problem right up.
[QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[/QUOTE] I tried and didnt see anything about IGP. Man, im so frustrated right now its not even funny.
look at ur motherboard manual
[QUOTE=''SiKh22'']look at ur motherboard manual[/QUOTE] I did, im actually clueless. This is possibly the worst experience ive had with ATI in quite awhile. I mean, I want to use my damn card but i just cant seem to get it going.
do u have diff card u can try to install? does the onboard work fine? it could be the card it self
[QUOTE=''SiKh22'']do u have diff card u can try to install? does the onboard work fine? it could be the card it self[/QUOTE] Nope, all my other computers are AGP and my other cards are AGP. This really sucks....I just want to use my card but nothing seems to work. I never had this much trouble with AGP cards i dont get why PCI E is being such a hassle.
[QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[/QUOTE] I tried and didnt see anything about IGP. Man, im so frustrated right now its not even funny.[/QUOTE]Skip that, uninstall the old drivers and you'll be fine.
[QUOTE=''thebrantmeister''] [QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[/QUOTE] I tried and didnt see anything about IGP. Man, im so frustrated right now its not even funny.[/QUOTE]Skip that, uninstall the old drivers and you'll be fine. [/QUOTE] I tried that and it didnt work. It still booted up to my onboard graphics.
IS UR SLOT A AGP? u cant put a PCI express CARD IN A AGP. will not work
Anyone please!Please Help!!! X1950 PRO problems
call tech support. im stumped
[QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx'']Ok so my motherboard is a K8M890M-M by ECS and has a PCI-E x16 slot. I bought a EAX1950PRO and for some reason when i installed it, it didnt display anything so i just used the onboard to TRY and install the drivers. When i go and install the drivers it says Hardware no detected or ASUS card not detected. Ive tried everything! i mean everything and dont know what i am doing wrong. The card and motherboard are brand new. Ive had the motherboard for about 1week now and just got the card today. PLEASE HELP! anyone[/QUOTE]hahaha i had the same problem too when i just purchased my X1950 XT .. just uninstall the current onboard graphics card drivers then install the ATI drivers that are in the drivers CD that came up with the graphics card and it should work fine
Im trying to figure out how to get into my BIOS because some guy told me that i need to change my Primary graphics driver from Onboard to PCI-E. Any ideas guys? id appreciate it!
do that also do what flame_bringer said. you sometimes need to disable or unistall the onboard if it doesnt by itself.
[QUOTE=''SiKh22'']do that also do what flame_bringer said. you sometimes need to disable or unistall the onboard if it doesnt by itself.[/QUOTE] How do igo into the BIOS and switch the video adapter over from onboard to PCI-E.
when the comp boots up, it should use one of the F keys, u press it while it loads. then u find ur slot.. it should be like grahpics or something. you'll see it, then it will say like disable, and what u said onboard to PCI it should do it by it self. or u can make the switch, just look for the video card part of the bios, iam sorry i really forgot what its called
It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.
[QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./
[QUOTE=''flame_bringer''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx'']Ok so my motherboard is a K8M890M-M by ECS and has a PCI-E x16 slot. I bought a EAX1950PRO and for some reason when i installed it, it didnt display anything so i just used the onboard to TRY and install the drivers. When i go and install the drivers it says Hardware no detected or ASUS card not detected. Ive tried everything! i mean everything and dont know what i am doing wrong. The card and motherboard are brand new. Ive had the motherboard for about 1week now and just got the card today. PLEASE HELP! anyone[/QUOTE]hahaha i had the same problem too when i just purchased my X1950 XT .. just uninstall the current onboard graphics card drivers then install the ATI drivers that are in the drivers CD that came up with the graphics card and it should work fine [/QUOTE]Yeah, uninstalling previous drivers should clear your problem right up.
[QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[/QUOTE] I tried and didnt see anything about IGP. Man, im so frustrated right now its not even funny.
look at ur motherboard manual
[QUOTE=''SiKh22'']look at ur motherboard manual[/QUOTE] I did, im actually clueless. This is possibly the worst experience ive had with ATI in quite awhile. I mean, I want to use my damn card but i just cant seem to get it going.
do u have diff card u can try to install? does the onboard work fine? it could be the card it self
[QUOTE=''SiKh22'']do u have diff card u can try to install? does the onboard work fine? it could be the card it self[/QUOTE] Nope, all my other computers are AGP and my other cards are AGP. This really sucks....I just want to use my card but nothing seems to work. I never had this much trouble with AGP cards i dont get why PCI E is being such a hassle.
[QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[/QUOTE] I tried and didnt see anything about IGP. Man, im so frustrated right now its not even funny.[/QUOTE]Skip that, uninstall the old drivers and you'll be fine.
[QUOTE=''thebrantmeister''] [QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''xDarkPhoenixx''][QUOTE=''el_carl'']It should be in the motherboard manual or maybe on the companies website. Mine on my ECS motherboard is the delete button.[/QUOTE] But i dont see where to disable my my onboard graphics. What do i need to press to see it? I want to disable my onboard graphics./[/QUOTE]Oh, hmmm... on mione its under a section called advanced options. It should say something like ''igp'' by it. That is intergrated.
[/QUOTE] I tried and didnt see anything about IGP. Man, im so frustrated right now its not even funny.[/QUOTE]Skip that, uninstall the old drivers and you'll be fine. [/QUOTE] I tried that and it didnt work. It still booted up to my onboard graphics.
IS UR SLOT A AGP? u cant put a PCI express CARD IN A AGP. will not work
new graphics card not performing right, ...
I just bought a new Radeon X1650 Pro 512mb AGP 8x to replace my radeon 9600 256mb. Saw benchmarks online where it was gerat, it ran Battlefield 2 with settings maxed, in 1280 x 720 resolution with AA 4x and AF 16x and ran it with 47 frames. I'm running WoW, Battlefield 2142, and Enemy Territory. From what I can tell, I haven't gained anything. Frames are about the same, and it can't handle me turning my settings up in these games. It's the strangest thing. Is it something like a Vsync setting capping my frames? Are the drivers installed wrong or is there a problem with the Catalyst drivers right now? Have I gone as far as I can go with AGP and hit a bottleneck?My system specs are AMD Sempron 3000+, 1GB 333Mhz DDR ram, New 630W power supply, nforce 2 mboard, and of course the Radeon X1650 Pro 512mb AGP 8x card.Yeahh.. I know my cpu is a sempron and that it's a budget cpu. I know my ram could be better. I know I don't have PCI express. But I SHOULD BE getting SOME KIND of better performance out of this card instead of the exact same performance I had before upgrading. Obviously getting 2GB of ram will help and that's my next step, but can anyone tell me what is holding this card back? new graphics card not performing right, ...
Honestly, if you get any gains from that video card, they will be minimal, and maybe not even noticable. That processor is going to bottleneck your system, and so will the RAM. No offense, but it's time for a full upgrade.new graphics card not performing right, ...
I can't afford that, so is it just better to send the card back and get my $110 back? My Xbox 360 burned out 2 days ago also, so I'm just **** outta luckAll the people I've seen online have similar systems, the benchmark i was talking about was similar, and people have said they upgraded from graphics cards better than mine and that this radeon x1650 gave them such a huge increase. I'm still not completely convinced it's my cpu and ram, because it doesn't seem like that would give me the exact same frames before and after
Exact same frames? Like, exact? Precise? Update the drivers.
yeah pretty much the same. Of course they go up and down so here is no exact to compare it to. But all the games ran at around the same frames as they did before, and I was able to increase all the settings in bf2142 and have it run decent for a min or two, then performance dropped HARD so I'm guessing it was the ram. Or the heat. Drivers are updated to the latest, I'm just wondering if they didn't install right
If the performance was almost the same with your old card, get your money back and you should start saving for another pc, your pc can hold, but try not to play everything maxed out.
[QUOTE=''SaiTokoKeimei'']yeah pretty much the same. Of course they go up and down so here is no exact to compare it to. But all the games ran at around the same frames as they did before, and I was able to increase all the settings in bf2142 and have it run decent for a min or two, then performance dropped HARD so I'm guessing it was the ram. Or the heat. Drivers are updated to the latest, I'm just wondering if they didn't install right[/QUOTE]It's either that (drivers) or your computer is bottlenecking. If you retry with the drivers and still get the same results, get your money back for the card and save up for a new PC.
gah. 2 useless pieces of hardware i have to send back this week
how much do you think it would cost for a good pc? I'm poor and like to buy parts that are well below top-notch so i can save money (obviously). Or is there any other cpu i can put in this motherboard?
You would have to tell me what socket the motherboard is. And you can build a decent (at least) gaming pc for less than $1,000. You can build a good gaming pc for $700 or $800 if you don't mind pirating software (not condoning that though, don't ban me). What is your budget, and I'll help you come up with a good configuration.
Lol, and by the way, what's your name on WOW, I play that too. I just started a few days ago and I love it.
Thanks, you're awesome. Character I play right now is Aurahlamun on Magtheridon, Alliance. My budget isn't much, I tell ya. As little as I can spend. $600 if possible, I can borrow parts like hard drive and dvd drive to save money, no monitor needed. Just cpu, ram, and a new gfx card since the new board won't be agp.
oh and the motherboard obviously o_O
For $600 you can have something above decent if you don't need all those parts. Only if you're willing to self build though, which I'm sure you can figure out.
Also won't need to buy Windows since I'll just be using the samehard drive, unless my ATA cables aren't gonna work with the new mboard.
Do you want a case too?
[QUOTE=''SaiTokoKeimei'']Also won't need to buy Windows since I'll just be using the samehard drive, unless my ATA cables aren't gonna work with the new mboard. [/QUOTE]SATA will work just fine. But on most of the new boards, there is only like one IDE slot usually.
I have an extra case layin around but I get confused with the number of expansion slots and how that fits into the case, so I guess a new one won't hurt but it doesn't have to be fancy
thats probably stupid of me but i used to need boards with like 7 PCI slots and had to buy just the right sized case to fit it in, and i got 2 cases out of 3 that didn't work which is why i have an extra now ^_^
[QUOTE=''SaiTokoKeimei'']how much do you think it would cost for a good pc? I'm poor and like to buy parts that are well below top-notch so i can save money (obviously). Or is there any other cpu i can put in this motherboard?[/QUOTE]
I slapt together a pretty good sub-$700 rig. Excludes OS and monitor, KB/M.
Link: https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=5348212pimples blackheads
Honestly, if you get any gains from that video card, they will be minimal, and maybe not even noticable. That processor is going to bottleneck your system, and so will the RAM. No offense, but it's time for a full upgrade.new graphics card not performing right, ...
I can't afford that, so is it just better to send the card back and get my $110 back? My Xbox 360 burned out 2 days ago also, so I'm just **** outta luckAll the people I've seen online have similar systems, the benchmark i was talking about was similar, and people have said they upgraded from graphics cards better than mine and that this radeon x1650 gave them such a huge increase. I'm still not completely convinced it's my cpu and ram, because it doesn't seem like that would give me the exact same frames before and after
Exact same frames? Like, exact? Precise? Update the drivers.
yeah pretty much the same. Of course they go up and down so here is no exact to compare it to. But all the games ran at around the same frames as they did before, and I was able to increase all the settings in bf2142 and have it run decent for a min or two, then performance dropped HARD so I'm guessing it was the ram. Or the heat. Drivers are updated to the latest, I'm just wondering if they didn't install right
If the performance was almost the same with your old card, get your money back and you should start saving for another pc, your pc can hold, but try not to play everything maxed out.
[QUOTE=''SaiTokoKeimei'']yeah pretty much the same. Of course they go up and down so here is no exact to compare it to. But all the games ran at around the same frames as they did before, and I was able to increase all the settings in bf2142 and have it run decent for a min or two, then performance dropped HARD so I'm guessing it was the ram. Or the heat. Drivers are updated to the latest, I'm just wondering if they didn't install right[/QUOTE]It's either that (drivers) or your computer is bottlenecking. If you retry with the drivers and still get the same results, get your money back for the card and save up for a new PC.
gah. 2 useless pieces of hardware i have to send back this week
how much do you think it would cost for a good pc? I'm poor and like to buy parts that are well below top-notch so i can save money (obviously). Or is there any other cpu i can put in this motherboard?
You would have to tell me what socket the motherboard is. And you can build a decent (at least) gaming pc for less than $1,000. You can build a good gaming pc for $700 or $800 if you don't mind pirating software (not condoning that though, don't ban me). What is your budget, and I'll help you come up with a good configuration.
Lol, and by the way, what's your name on WOW, I play that too. I just started a few days ago and I love it.
Thanks, you're awesome. Character I play right now is Aurahlamun on Magtheridon, Alliance. My budget isn't much, I tell ya. As little as I can spend. $600 if possible, I can borrow parts like hard drive and dvd drive to save money, no monitor needed. Just cpu, ram, and a new gfx card since the new board won't be agp.
oh and the motherboard obviously o_O
For $600 you can have something above decent if you don't need all those parts. Only if you're willing to self build though, which I'm sure you can figure out.
Also won't need to buy Windows since I'll just be using the samehard drive, unless my ATA cables aren't gonna work with the new mboard.
Do you want a case too?
[QUOTE=''SaiTokoKeimei'']Also won't need to buy Windows since I'll just be using the samehard drive, unless my ATA cables aren't gonna work with the new mboard. [/QUOTE]SATA will work just fine. But on most of the new boards, there is only like one IDE slot usually.
I have an extra case layin around but I get confused with the number of expansion slots and how that fits into the case, so I guess a new one won't hurt but it doesn't have to be fancy
thats probably stupid of me but i used to need boards with like 7 PCI slots and had to buy just the right sized case to fit it in, and i got 2 cases out of 3 that didn't work which is why i have an extra now ^_^
[QUOTE=''SaiTokoKeimei'']how much do you think it would cost for a good pc? I'm poor and like to buy parts that are well below top-notch so i can save money (obviously). Or is there any other cpu i can put in this motherboard?[/QUOTE]
I slapt together a pretty good sub-$700 rig. Excludes OS and monitor, KB/M.
Link: https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=5348212
compaq modding
so for my birthday, i got our compaq we bought recently. i'm trying to upgrade it a bit, but i'm new at it. gettting the evga 7900gs video card. everything elseis good, just have quite a few ?'s. 1. it already has a gig of ram, but i want to put more, just dont know how much and dont know how to tell which would fit.2. i get runtime errors on it and im not sure what i could do to fix that3. every once in a while thePC will just shut off, come back, and say ''Your computer has just recovered from a fatal error'' and want to know how i could fix thathelp much appreciatedcompaq modding
need severe help soon so*bump*compaq modding
anyone?
Download cpu-z from [url]www.cpuid.com[/url] then also google memtest86 and scan your ram for errors.
so is it the ram causing the errors?
need severe help soon so*bump*compaq modding
anyone?
Download cpu-z from [url]www.cpuid.com[/url] then also google memtest86 and scan your ram for errors.
so is it the ram causing the errors?
Having a Problem With My Internet Speed
I just moved yesterday to my new placeanyway, guy comes today - hooks up the high speed, same setup, same service same ISP. So i go and set up the internet here today and it seems to be running just as well, if not better than before. The pages are loading just as fast, speed test sites are giving me an average of about 5.5 mbps +, its all good and fast. my problem is that when im watching a youtube video online, even after its fully buffered - it keeps just quickly freezing off and on, lagging if you will. every few seconds it will lag.so the speed is obviously there, but im wondering what other problems it could be. packet loss, some sort of inconsistency?thanks in advance, i really wanna fix this.Having a Problem With My Internet Speed
it just seems to be a problem streaming video,i went on another youtube like site, this one isnt lagging - but its refusing to buffer all the waylike the buffer line will go a certain amount, and then once the play line catches up to it, it will lag quickly and then the buffer bar will jump ahead.its like its only buffering it part by part once i get to it.ughhh, maybe its a flash player problem
it just seems to be a problem streaming video,i went on another youtube like site, this one isnt lagging - but its refusing to buffer all the waylike the buffer line will go a certain amount, and then once the play line catches up to it, it will lag quickly and then the buffer bar will jump ahead.its like its only buffering it part by part once i get to it.ughhh, maybe its a flash player problem
New comp not working like it should
Ok, i built a brand new computer a couple months ago (not entirely brand new) and I love it. But I can't help but notice....it's starting to annoy me. Here are the specs, the problem is listed below it:Motherboard: Asus P5B-VM DO Q965 Socket 775 1066MHz DDR2-800 M-ATXProcessor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775
Yeah, that seems ususually slow. Have you updated the drivers for your graphics card? Have you updated other drivers and BIOS ever?New comp not working like it should
This is just a guess, but are you sure your graphics card is clocking itself up properly for 3D applications?
I used to get crappy performance from my machine, awful performance spikes etc, since I changed the motherboard its been perfect. But your specs dont seem to have a weak link so its hard to determine exactly where the problem is.
Make sure that none of the nvidia control panel enhancementsetings are activated that could slow you down alot.
I have the Nvidia ForceWare Release 90 version 94.24. Thats the only graphics driver i have found. I dont know how or why i would need to update my motherboard BIOS, i've heard that i should only do it to fix one of its specific problems. One problem with updating my motherboard is when i update a driver, i choose windows xp for the download (i have media center edition) and then the only file it lets me install is the 2k_xp, and i dont know what that is.
2k_xp is fine, it means the drivers work in both Windos 2000 and Windows XP.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']This is just a guess, but are you sure your graphics card is clocking itself up properly for 3D applications?[/QUOTE]How do I tell?
[QUOTE=''Scout013'']How do I tell?[/QUOTE]Open your graphics card utility (Rivatuner, ATITool, or whatever), and run 3DMark 06 - you should see your graphics card clocking itself up to meet the load put on it by 3DMark.
Alright, i need to download that and then ill give it a go. I really cant seem to find anything thats working so far. I've reinstalled drivers and stuff. I plugged the second port on my graphics card back into my main monitor, instead of the second one, and it helped increase frame rates, but it still hitched and lagged. It even does this in Battlfield were i get 60 FPS. I'm planning on taking it apart and putting it together with the help of a friend sometime this summer, just to check if its all correct.
So you mean you have the game running on two different screens? Is that it? If so that is alot more to render for the 7950GT even and 8800GTX would show slow down.
the problem here is the large textures in Oblivion... use the medium sized textures and it will fly. i had the same problem with my E6600 and X1950Pro setup.
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Alright. I got 3dmark06. I ran a test and submitted the scores, and out of the people who had a similar system as me, i got the slowest ranking. I usually got like, 5 frames per second throughout the test, with 0 at some parts. But yes, i feel something is wrong, because I hear a gurgling sound from my comp every few seconds. I dont know if it is my motherboard? And I dont know if Nvidia control panel can monitor the graphics card like one of you suggested, it just measures the temp. How do i fix it, if it isnt clocking itself properly?
Hard Drive:Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3200820AS 200GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0GB/sGraphics Card: GeForce 7950GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E x16 KO RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) (2 of them)Power Supply: Xclio 450WThen i have 2 combo CD/DVD drives.What should I be expecting from this computer? I play Oblivion and I only get 19-30 FPS! I have AA off, Bloom on, Large textures, full view distance, and other stuff. I experience constant hitching as I play, no matter where I am or what my frame rate is. My friend plays it, and he has about the same settings, and he gets 30 FPS with no hitching (his has an older graphics card and slower processor) My cousin has a comp with parts worse than mine, except for his 2 GeForce 7600 graphics cards, and he gets 80 FPS. I was even running 20 FPS while playing Call of Duty 2!?! I think something is just wrong. I have scanned with Webroot Spyweeper and Avast Antivirus, and have nothing. Other program I run: FRAPS, Daemon tools, Ultramon, ****XP.P.S: I have a monitor running at 1680 x 1050 and one running at 1280 x 1024.New comp not working like it should
Yeah, that seems ususually slow. Have you updated the drivers for your graphics card? Have you updated other drivers and BIOS ever?New comp not working like it should
This is just a guess, but are you sure your graphics card is clocking itself up properly for 3D applications?
I used to get crappy performance from my machine, awful performance spikes etc, since I changed the motherboard its been perfect. But your specs dont seem to have a weak link so its hard to determine exactly where the problem is.
Make sure that none of the nvidia control panel enhancementsetings are activated that could slow you down alot.
I have the Nvidia ForceWare Release 90 version 94.24. Thats the only graphics driver i have found. I dont know how or why i would need to update my motherboard BIOS, i've heard that i should only do it to fix one of its specific problems. One problem with updating my motherboard is when i update a driver, i choose windows xp for the download (i have media center edition) and then the only file it lets me install is the 2k_xp, and i dont know what that is.
2k_xp is fine, it means the drivers work in both Windos 2000 and Windows XP.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']This is just a guess, but are you sure your graphics card is clocking itself up properly for 3D applications?[/QUOTE]How do I tell?
[QUOTE=''Scout013'']How do I tell?[/QUOTE]Open your graphics card utility (Rivatuner, ATITool, or whatever), and run 3DMark 06 - you should see your graphics card clocking itself up to meet the load put on it by 3DMark.
Alright, i need to download that and then ill give it a go. I really cant seem to find anything thats working so far. I've reinstalled drivers and stuff. I plugged the second port on my graphics card back into my main monitor, instead of the second one, and it helped increase frame rates, but it still hitched and lagged. It even does this in Battlfield were i get 60 FPS. I'm planning on taking it apart and putting it together with the help of a friend sometime this summer, just to check if its all correct.
So you mean you have the game running on two different screens? Is that it? If so that is alot more to render for the 7950GT even and 8800GTX would show slow down.
the problem here is the large textures in Oblivion... use the medium sized textures and it will fly. i had the same problem with my E6600 and X1950Pro setup.
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Alright. I got 3dmark06. I ran a test and submitted the scores, and out of the people who had a similar system as me, i got the slowest ranking. I usually got like, 5 frames per second throughout the test, with 0 at some parts. But yes, i feel something is wrong, because I hear a gurgling sound from my comp every few seconds. I dont know if it is my motherboard? And I dont know if Nvidia control panel can monitor the graphics card like one of you suggested, it just measures the temp. How do i fix it, if it isnt clocking itself properly?
new system need help!
hey everyone im getting a new computer and i wondered if this system is for gaming? thx...oh and my budget is around 1300..LITE-ON 20X DVD盧 DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black E-IDE/ATAPI Model LH-20A1H-185 - OEM COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP Black / Silver Aluminum %26 Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM Hanns稧 HW-191DPB Black 19'' 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail EVGA 256-P2-N761-AR GeForce 8600GTS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail Creative Sound Blaster SB0570 Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply - Retail Logitech S-100 BLK 5 Watts RMS 2.0 Speaker - OEM Saitek PZ30AU Black USB Wired Standard Eclipse Keyboard - Retail Logitech MX518 2-Tone 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB + PS/2 Wired Optical Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2.4GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA4600CUBOX - RetailMicrosoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink - Retail what do u think?new system need help!
the total is: 1,249.21... with shipping..new system need help!
everything looks very good except fir the video card. i wouldnt buy a 8600 for gaming. its not that good yu know.i would suggest you go for 8800gts if possible.
a little too expensive how about a 7950gt?
7950gt is a very very good card. tht card is really good but one drawback. it doesnt support DX10 but if u want to continue with DX9 go for it. its really good.
thx man wat brand do u think i should get?
if you want to get a low price on 7950gt go for BFG. but if not i would go for XFX. im not sure if evga has 7950gt but if they do, you should go for them.
Change the DVD drive and hard drive interfaces to SATA instead of IDE. It's not really a huge deal, but it'll help keep the inside of your case cleaner, and won't cost any different.For what you're paying for that motherboard and CPU, you could get a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R motherboard and a Core 2 Duo E4300, which would definitely be a superior configuration.Drop the sound card, as that one isn't going to show a significant improvement over your onboard audio.Get rid of the CNPS 9500 - it had its time, but the Tuniq Tower 120 easily surpasses it. Of course, unless you're going to do some heavy overclocking, you can just drop the heatsink altogether. Between that and the sound card, you may just have enough to squeeze an 8800GTS into your budget. If you get a cheaper Intel/AMD board (whichever route you choose), and in the case of AMD, a slightly slower (X2 4200 65w?) processor, you're pretty much assured to be able to afford the 320MB 8800GTS.
im actually sticking to the sound card because it adds to a huge differennce than onboard sound.. ill take ur advice and chang my cooler, but im sticking with my board and all the other goodies..lol thx :P
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']im actually sticking to the sound card because it adds to a huge differennce than onboard sound.. ill take ur advice and chang my cooler, but im sticking with my board and all the other goodies..lol thx :P[/QUOTE]If you want a good sound card for not too much money, look into the M-Audio Revolution 5.1 instead.
too pricey ;/ ill just stay with my sound card thx anyways...oh yea if not a 8800gts then wat card do u recommend?
actually i fit a 8800gts 320mb. in my cart.. one question though im not going to have a network on my comp for like 2 weeks maybe if i install the graphics driver that game with the card will it be alright?
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']too pricey ;/ ill just stay with my sound card thx anyways...oh yea if not a 8800gts then wat card do u recommend?[/QUOTE]Since you're buying Vista, the 8600GTS wouldn't be quite as terrible a purchase as everyone says it is. It's a trade-off between having to upgrade your graphics card to support DirectX 10 and less performance now. If you do plan on upgrading your graphics card something within the next year or so, then the 7900 or X1950 series cards are going to be a better buy. If you're probably going to have this thing for a good while, getting the 8600GTS should prove itself useful in the long run. And if you like watching movies on your computer, the 8600GTS is definitely the way to go.If you can find a way to stretch that machine to get the 8800GTS, it would be beneficial to you though. You'll be able to game much longer (I'd estimate around 2 years at highish settings), and if you're not too graphically picky, might even be able to squeeze 4 years out of the card.
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']actually i fit a 8800gts 320mb. in my cart.. one question though im not going to have a network on my comp for like 2 weeks maybe if i install the graphics driver that game with the card will it be alright?[/QUOTE]The graphics drivers that come with the card are usually just fine, especially since the 8800GTS has been around for a while. Launch cards are usually the only ones that really need an online update to run games. Make sure it's less than a month offline though, since a lot of products are much easier to register online than over the phone, and without registering them, some places will not honour the warranty. Windows also has to be activated within 30 days, which is the main reason I picked the 1-month limit.
the total is: 1,249.21... with shipping..new system need help!
everything looks very good except fir the video card. i wouldnt buy a 8600 for gaming. its not that good yu know.i would suggest you go for 8800gts if possible.
a little too expensive how about a 7950gt?
7950gt is a very very good card. tht card is really good but one drawback. it doesnt support DX10 but if u want to continue with DX9 go for it. its really good.
thx man wat brand do u think i should get?
if you want to get a low price on 7950gt go for BFG. but if not i would go for XFX. im not sure if evga has 7950gt but if they do, you should go for them.
Change the DVD drive and hard drive interfaces to SATA instead of IDE. It's not really a huge deal, but it'll help keep the inside of your case cleaner, and won't cost any different.For what you're paying for that motherboard and CPU, you could get a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R motherboard and a Core 2 Duo E4300, which would definitely be a superior configuration.Drop the sound card, as that one isn't going to show a significant improvement over your onboard audio.Get rid of the CNPS 9500 - it had its time, but the Tuniq Tower 120 easily surpasses it. Of course, unless you're going to do some heavy overclocking, you can just drop the heatsink altogether. Between that and the sound card, you may just have enough to squeeze an 8800GTS into your budget. If you get a cheaper Intel/AMD board (whichever route you choose), and in the case of AMD, a slightly slower (X2 4200 65w?) processor, you're pretty much assured to be able to afford the 320MB 8800GTS.
im actually sticking to the sound card because it adds to a huge differennce than onboard sound.. ill take ur advice and chang my cooler, but im sticking with my board and all the other goodies..lol thx :P
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']im actually sticking to the sound card because it adds to a huge differennce than onboard sound.. ill take ur advice and chang my cooler, but im sticking with my board and all the other goodies..lol thx :P[/QUOTE]If you want a good sound card for not too much money, look into the M-Audio Revolution 5.1 instead.
too pricey ;/ ill just stay with my sound card thx anyways...oh yea if not a 8800gts then wat card do u recommend?
actually i fit a 8800gts 320mb. in my cart.. one question though im not going to have a network on my comp for like 2 weeks maybe if i install the graphics driver that game with the card will it be alright?
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']too pricey ;/ ill just stay with my sound card thx anyways...oh yea if not a 8800gts then wat card do u recommend?[/QUOTE]Since you're buying Vista, the 8600GTS wouldn't be quite as terrible a purchase as everyone says it is. It's a trade-off between having to upgrade your graphics card to support DirectX 10 and less performance now. If you do plan on upgrading your graphics card something within the next year or so, then the 7900 or X1950 series cards are going to be a better buy. If you're probably going to have this thing for a good while, getting the 8600GTS should prove itself useful in the long run. And if you like watching movies on your computer, the 8600GTS is definitely the way to go.If you can find a way to stretch that machine to get the 8800GTS, it would be beneficial to you though. You'll be able to game much longer (I'd estimate around 2 years at highish settings), and if you're not too graphically picky, might even be able to squeeze 4 years out of the card.
[QUOTE=''stefanec1992'']actually i fit a 8800gts 320mb. in my cart.. one question though im not going to have a network on my comp for like 2 weeks maybe if i install the graphics driver that game with the card will it be alright?[/QUOTE]The graphics drivers that come with the card are usually just fine, especially since the 8800GTS has been around for a while. Launch cards are usually the only ones that really need an online update to run games. Make sure it's less than a month offline though, since a lot of products are much easier to register online than over the phone, and without registering them, some places will not honour the warranty. Windows also has to be activated within 30 days, which is the main reason I picked the 1-month limit.
a good gfx card to last me for 6 months
can you tell me a good, relatively highend, and ''cheapish'' dx9 graphics card that will run all modern games with ease, and able to run crysis decently?is a x1950xtx a good bet?a good gfx card to last me for 6 months
[QUOTE=''mestizoman'']can you tell me a good, relatively highend, and ''cheapish'' dx9 graphics card that will run all modern games with ease, and able to run crysis decently?is a x1950xtx a good bet?[/QUOTE]Yeah, but a little on the expensive side if you only want it to last for 6 months.a good gfx card to last me for 6 months
BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice.
[QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]for curiosity, how many fps about would this run fear maxed out
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]That works too.
[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]for curiosity, how many fps about would this run fear maxed out[/QUOTE]I'm not sure how accurate this is. But they're saying about 45fps on 1280x960 with 4xAA and 16xAF.
I have a 7900GS too! LOL. to the TC, what resolution will you be playing at? I don't play FEAR much, but I can pull it up real quick and run a quick demo.btw, that looks a little bit high, but yeah, that looks more or less in the ballpark. I usually play at 10 x 7 though.
[QUOTE=''Fignewton50''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]for curiosity, how many fps about would this run fear maxed out[/QUOTE]I'm not sure how accurate this is. But they're saying about 45fps on 1280x960 with 4xAA and 16xAF. [/QUOTE]I have a x1950xt and I definately can't play with those settings I can't even play high video minimum cpu without it chugging. edit: But it can max out oblivion at 1280 x 1024 with 20+ fps.
[QUOTE=''pminooei''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P[/QUOTE]Why not?
[QUOTE=''mestizoman'']can you tell me a good, relatively highend, and ''cheapish'' dx9 graphics card that will run all modern games with ease, and able to run crysis decently?is a x1950xtx a good bet?[/QUOTE]Take the X off, and get the x1950xt [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102067[/url] or a card with similar performance as others said the 7900gs.
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''pminooei''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P[/QUOTE]Why not?
[/QUOTE]The eVGA step up could come in handy. :)
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''pminooei''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P[/QUOTE]Why not?
[/QUOTE]The eVGA step up could come in handy. :)[/QUOTE]:O I forgot about that.
[QUOTE=''mestizoman'']can you tell me a good, relatively highend, and ''cheapish'' dx9 graphics card that will run all modern games with ease, and able to run crysis decently?is a x1950xtx a good bet?[/QUOTE]Yeah, but a little on the expensive side if you only want it to last for 6 months.a good gfx card to last me for 6 months
BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice.
[QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]for curiosity, how many fps about would this run fear maxed out
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]That works too.
[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]for curiosity, how many fps about would this run fear maxed out[/QUOTE]I'm not sure how accurate this is. But they're saying about 45fps on 1280x960 with 4xAA and 16xAF.
I have a 7900GS too! LOL. to the TC, what resolution will you be playing at? I don't play FEAR much, but I can pull it up real quick and run a quick demo.btw, that looks a little bit high, but yeah, that looks more or less in the ballpark. I usually play at 10 x 7 though.
[QUOTE=''Fignewton50''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]for curiosity, how many fps about would this run fear maxed out[/QUOTE]I'm not sure how accurate this is. But they're saying about 45fps on 1280x960 with 4xAA and 16xAF. [/QUOTE]I have a x1950xt and I definately can't play with those settings I can't even play high video minimum cpu without it chugging. edit: But it can max out oblivion at 1280 x 1024 with 20+ fps.
[QUOTE=''pminooei''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P[/QUOTE]Why not?
[QUOTE=''mestizoman'']can you tell me a good, relatively highend, and ''cheapish'' dx9 graphics card that will run all modern games with ease, and able to run crysis decently?is a x1950xtx a good bet?[/QUOTE]Take the X off, and get the x1950xt [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102067[/url] or a card with similar performance as others said the 7900gs.
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''pminooei''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P[/QUOTE]Why not?
[/QUOTE]The eVGA step up could come in handy. :)
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''pminooei''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''Fignewton50'']BFGs 7900GS for $135 would be a good choice. [/QUOTE]I just bought my evga 7900gs for $130 (after rebate)
[/QUOTE]wow 5$ save what a big diffrents :P[/QUOTE]Why not?
[/QUOTE]The eVGA step up could come in handy. :)[/QUOTE]:O I forgot about that.
mobo/PSU compatibility question
Hey, I'm building my first rig and I was wondering if my motherboard was compatible with my PSU. My main concern was that there doesn't seem to be an 8 pin connector on my PSU wires, and my CPU power pin on the motherboard says 8-pin... do I combine different wires to make it 8-pin?Motherboard and Power Supplymobo/PSU compatibility question
[This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]mobo/PSU compatibility question
It will work if 4 pins are connected, but I wouldn't reccomend overclocking because there is alot more stress on those 4 pins.
Click the bottom picture (on the right hand side) on this site, and it shows you that it comes with 2 4-pin cpu plugs, so you can use one or hook them together for an 8-pin connector.pimples blackheads
[This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]mobo/PSU compatibility question
It will work if 4 pins are connected, but I wouldn't reccomend overclocking because there is alot more stress on those 4 pins.
Click the bottom picture (on the right hand side) on this site, and it shows you that it comes with 2 4-pin cpu plugs, so you can use one or hook them together for an 8-pin connector.
Is this a good gaming pc?
And I was wondering if everything is compatible? This is my first time building a comp, if you have suggestions please post them :P.Computer Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129017Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341001Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128048CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115016RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140Video Card- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082CPU Cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019Thanks in advance.Is this a good gaming pc?
Looks good to me, but wait for a few more people to answer, just in case.Is this a good gaming pc?
Pretty much my build except for the case and the cpu (I have E6600).
Thanks for replying:). And is the P180-b a good case?
[QUOTE=''Leonunge'']Thanks for replying:). And is the P180-b a good case?[/QUOTE]Its good, although if you can spare the extra cash, the p182 is a bit better. Not much, but it has better cable management. Note that the psu is at the bottom, so if your psu has short cables, they won't reach.
Yeah it's a good choice.
I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.
[QUOTE=''The_Laser08'']I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.[/QUOTE]The motherboard he selected is ddr3 capable and is ready for intel's ''pyren'' or whatever its new 1333 mhz fsb processors are called.
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''The_Laser08'']I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.[/QUOTE]The motherboard he selected is ddr3 capable and is ready for intel's ''pyren'' or whatever its new 1333 mhz fsb processors are called.
[/QUOTE]Have they already started releasing ddr3 memory? I haven't been paying much attention recently. Also the MSI P6N I believe is also capable of 1333 mhz fsb, even though it doesn't say so on newegg. Obviously I haven't been able to confirm it but my box says 1333 mhz fsb compatible on it in big letters. so that's a clue.
[QUOTE=''The_Laser08''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''The_Laser08'']I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.[/QUOTE]The motherboard he selected is ddr3 capable and is ready for intel's ''pyren'' or whatever its new 1333 mhz fsb processors are called.
[/QUOTE]Have they already started releasing ddr3 memory? I haven't been paying much attention recently. Also the MSI P6N I believe is also capable of 1333 mhz fsb, even though it doesn't say so on newegg. Obviously I haven't been able to confirm it but my box says 1333 mhz fsb compatible on it in big letters. so that's a clue.[/QUOTE]Oh :) Sorry. Anyways, I don't think they have. I'll go check.
Wow, they have. Its right here.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE%26N=2010170147+1052129233%26name=240-Pin+DDR3+SDRAM
Looks good to me, but wait for a few more people to answer, just in case.Is this a good gaming pc?
Pretty much my build except for the case and the cpu (I have E6600).
Thanks for replying:). And is the P180-b a good case?
[QUOTE=''Leonunge'']Thanks for replying:). And is the P180-b a good case?[/QUOTE]Its good, although if you can spare the extra cash, the p182 is a bit better. Not much, but it has better cable management. Note that the psu is at the bottom, so if your psu has short cables, they won't reach.
Yeah it's a good choice.
I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.
[QUOTE=''The_Laser08'']I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.[/QUOTE]The motherboard he selected is ddr3 capable and is ready for intel's ''pyren'' or whatever its new 1333 mhz fsb processors are called.
[QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''The_Laser08'']I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.[/QUOTE]The motherboard he selected is ddr3 capable and is ready for intel's ''pyren'' or whatever its new 1333 mhz fsb processors are called.
[/QUOTE]Have they already started releasing ddr3 memory? I haven't been paying much attention recently. Also the MSI P6N I believe is also capable of 1333 mhz fsb, even though it doesn't say so on newegg. Obviously I haven't been able to confirm it but my box says 1333 mhz fsb compatible on it in big letters. so that's a clue.
[QUOTE=''The_Laser08''][QUOTE=''el_carl''][QUOTE=''The_Laser08'']I love my P180b. It was a royal pain in the ass to set up, but it's been worth it. I don't know for sure, but that motherboard doesn't look like a very good bet to me. Here's the one I bought. SLI capable, 3 pci slots, and it's been great for overclocking so far.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081or maybe just go with this one if money's tight.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130082Other than that I might go for a slightly better processor, such as the e6400 or e6600, but you'll definitely get some quality gaming out of that system.[/QUOTE]The motherboard he selected is ddr3 capable and is ready for intel's ''pyren'' or whatever its new 1333 mhz fsb processors are called.
[/QUOTE]Have they already started releasing ddr3 memory? I haven't been paying much attention recently. Also the MSI P6N I believe is also capable of 1333 mhz fsb, even though it doesn't say so on newegg. Obviously I haven't been able to confirm it but my box says 1333 mhz fsb compatible on it in big letters. so that's a clue.[/QUOTE]Oh :) Sorry. Anyways, I don't think they have. I'll go check.
Wow, they have. Its right here.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE%26N=2010170147+1052129233%26name=240-Pin+DDR3+SDRAM
Pentium Dual Core E2160 and Core 2 Duo e ...
I don't see a difference between these two, they are both 1.8 ghz and based off the allendale thingy. Can someone educate me?Pentium Dual Core E2160 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036Core 2 Duo e4300 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115013Pentium Dual Core E2160 and Core 2 Duo e ...
Well the 4300 has double the cache which helps.Pentium Dual Core E2160 and Core 2 Duo e ...
The Pentium Dual Core only has 1MB of L2, while the Core 2 has 2MB. Whoops, didn't see the post above.
Oooooooooooooooh, but $30 for 1mb more chache? Sounds like a rip to me. Ah, well... I'm not buying them. Just curious.
Looks like the E2160 uses less voltage as well. Not enough to make a huge difference. I'd like to see some benchmarks comparing these two.
The E4300 isn't significantly faster than the E2160, but both are amazing overclockers. :) [url]http://www.techspot.com/review/53-pentium-e2140-e2160/page5.html[/url][url]http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentium-e2160_13.html#sect0[/url]
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Looks like the E2160 uses less voltage as well. Not enough to make a huge difference. I'd like to see some benchmarks comparing these two.[/QUOTE]I'll be buying a new cpu soon, so I too would like to see if it is worth the extra money.
[QUOTE=''Hiryuu_'']The E4300 isn't significantly faster than the E2160, but both are amazing overclockers. :) [url]http://www.techspot.com/review/53-pentium-e2140-e2160/page5.html[/url][url]http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentium-e2160_13.html#sect0[/url][/QUOTE]Ah, Xbit did a thing on it? Nice - I haven't checked their site in a while for some reason.
So it performs inline with the fastest pentium d's? I think I'll pass. Currently I have a pentium d 2.66 ghz.
For people who don't think cache is important, it's important!
[QUOTE=''el_carl'']So it performs inline with the fastest pentium d's? I think I'll pass. Currently I have a pentium d 2.66 ghz.[/QUOTE]The E2160 overclocks to the power of an E6300 though. It's great for me as I'm using it as a bridge while waiting for the upgrade to quad core.
Well the 4300 has double the cache which helps.Pentium Dual Core E2160 and Core 2 Duo e ...
The Pentium Dual Core only has 1MB of L2, while the Core 2 has 2MB. Whoops, didn't see the post above.
Oooooooooooooooh, but $30 for 1mb more chache? Sounds like a rip to me. Ah, well... I'm not buying them. Just curious.
Looks like the E2160 uses less voltage as well. Not enough to make a huge difference. I'd like to see some benchmarks comparing these two.
The E4300 isn't significantly faster than the E2160, but both are amazing overclockers. :) [url]http://www.techspot.com/review/53-pentium-e2140-e2160/page5.html[/url][url]http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentium-e2160_13.html#sect0[/url]
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Looks like the E2160 uses less voltage as well. Not enough to make a huge difference. I'd like to see some benchmarks comparing these two.[/QUOTE]I'll be buying a new cpu soon, so I too would like to see if it is worth the extra money.
[QUOTE=''Hiryuu_'']The E4300 isn't significantly faster than the E2160, but both are amazing overclockers. :) [url]http://www.techspot.com/review/53-pentium-e2140-e2160/page5.html[/url][url]http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentium-e2160_13.html#sect0[/url][/QUOTE]Ah, Xbit did a thing on it? Nice - I haven't checked their site in a while for some reason.
So it performs inline with the fastest pentium d's? I think I'll pass. Currently I have a pentium d 2.66 ghz.
For people who don't think cache is important, it's important!
[QUOTE=''el_carl'']So it performs inline with the fastest pentium d's? I think I'll pass. Currently I have a pentium d 2.66 ghz.[/QUOTE]The E2160 overclocks to the power of an E6300 though. It's great for me as I'm using it as a bridge while waiting for the upgrade to quad core.
Help a newb
I need a new computer, but I don't want to build one. So, what computer do you guys recomend I get?Help a newb
Falcon Northwest Mach VXDHelp a newb
Wow.... only 1 reply -_-
Where are you located?
Let someone build it for you for a small builder fee and you'll still save a lot of money.
Falcon Northwest Mach VXDHelp a newb
Wow.... only 1 reply -_-
Where are you located?
Let someone build it for you for a small builder fee and you'll still save a lot of money.
Good mobo and ram?
Motherboard %26 RamI kinda suck at picking out this stuff. So are these good choices and are they compatible with each other?Good mobo and ram?
Yeah, they will work together. Thats a really nice motherboard. You could definitely find something cheaper if you weren't an intense overclocker and didn't have plans to SLi. Good mobo and ram?
Any suggestions?
Excellent choice of RAM. The motherboard also seems alright to me. It's not the most future proof, but oh well.
K cool. How abouta suggestion for the motherboard. I don't overclock and I dont use SLI.
Yeah, they will work together. Thats a really nice motherboard. You could definitely find something cheaper if you weren't an intense overclocker and didn't have plans to SLi. Good mobo and ram?
Any suggestions?
Excellent choice of RAM. The motherboard also seems alright to me. It's not the most future proof, but oh well.
K cool. How abouta suggestion for the motherboard. I don't overclock and I dont use SLI.
60-80 dollar case
What is a good case W/ side window for 60-80 including shipping.60-80 dollar case
The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.60-80 dollar case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
got to agree with the guy above
[QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Yeah that's what I got.
My girlfriend is looking at that apollo case and drooling. I think she found the one :D Thanks for the suggestion.
yeah no prob
[QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter.
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE]
the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!)
heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)
[QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE] the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!) heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)[/QUOTE]Alimunum Has a four-fold increase in thermal conductivity.
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE] the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!) heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)[/QUOTE]Alimunum Has a four-fold increase in thermal conductivity. [/QUOTE]
ok.. in the interest of correctness, my original phrasing could be wrong. so i'll revise it.
the aluminum cases conducting heat more effectively than steel cases thing / resulting in better temps is a myth.
what you're reading is marketing-speak. the air inside your case's job is to move outside of the case, and it doesn't have enough time to let the case transfer any heat. if it does, something is already seriously wrong. besides that, when are any heat-generating components really coming into direct contact with the case? the closest thing you've got is a hard drive, and they'll top out in the 30's or 40's celsius.
and how effective of a heat transfer material do you believe 6 inches of empty moving air to be? :)
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE]Steel's great.
Yeah get the Apollo. I looks better in silver IMO.
[QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE] the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!) heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)[/QUOTE]Alimunum Has a four-fold increase in thermal conductivity. [/QUOTE] ok.. in the interest of correctness, my original phrasing could be wrong. so i'll revise it. the aluminum cases conducting heat more effectively than steel cases thing / resulting in better temps is a myth. what you're reading is marketing-speak. the air inside your case's job is to move outside of the case, and it doesn't have enough time to let the case transfer any heat. if it does, something is already seriously wrong. besides that, when are any heat-generating components really coming into direct contact with the case? the closest thing you've got is a hard drive, and they'll top out in the 30's or 40's celsius. and how effective of a heat transfer material do you believe 6 inches of empty moving air to be? :)[/QUOTE]The power supply makes some good contact with the case :P
I own the Centurion, and I think it's great, so I would definitely recommend it to anyone. But, the Apollo looks awesome, and if you're not going to be moving it around too much, I think I would have to recommend it over the Centurion :(.
[QUOTE=''MondoCool'']The power supply makes some good contact with the case :P[/QUOTE]It shouldn't make that much contact. Nor should it be getting that much hotter than your hard drive. And the power supply isn't like a component, in that it's housed in its own case, and therefore not transferring heat like a processor or memory chip would.But I think you were joking. Still, it's worth mentioning, if not for you, then for anyone who reads this.
[QUOTE=''WhiteSnake5000''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE]Steel's great.
[/QUOTE]yea, nothing wrong with steel. Plus the Apollo has good cooling too.
The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.60-80 dollar case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
got to agree with the guy above
[QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Yeah that's what I got.
My girlfriend is looking at that apollo case and drooling. I think she found the one :D Thanks for the suggestion.
yeah no prob
[QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter.
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE]
the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!)
heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)
[QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE] the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!) heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)[/QUOTE]Alimunum Has a four-fold increase in thermal conductivity.
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE] the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!) heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)[/QUOTE]Alimunum Has a four-fold increase in thermal conductivity. [/QUOTE]
ok.. in the interest of correctness, my original phrasing could be wrong. so i'll revise it.
the aluminum cases conducting heat more effectively than steel cases thing / resulting in better temps is a myth.
what you're reading is marketing-speak. the air inside your case's job is to move outside of the case, and it doesn't have enough time to let the case transfer any heat. if it does, something is already seriously wrong. besides that, when are any heat-generating components really coming into direct contact with the case? the closest thing you've got is a hard drive, and they'll top out in the 30's or 40's celsius.
and how effective of a heat transfer material do you believe 6 inches of empty moving air to be? :)
[QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE]Steel's great.
Yeah get the Apollo. I looks better in silver IMO.
[QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''Makari''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE] the aluminum conducting heat thing is more or less a myth, and that's coming from someone who has only used aluminum cases for the last six years. :) (lian-li is teh roxor!) heavy is very true, though. steel vs aluminum is a MASSIVE MASSIVE difference when it comes to moving your computer around... if you don't ever move it though, who really cares? (note: i care, but i move it a lot)[/QUOTE]Alimunum Has a four-fold increase in thermal conductivity. [/QUOTE] ok.. in the interest of correctness, my original phrasing could be wrong. so i'll revise it. the aluminum cases conducting heat more effectively than steel cases thing / resulting in better temps is a myth. what you're reading is marketing-speak. the air inside your case's job is to move outside of the case, and it doesn't have enough time to let the case transfer any heat. if it does, something is already seriously wrong. besides that, when are any heat-generating components really coming into direct contact with the case? the closest thing you've got is a hard drive, and they'll top out in the 30's or 40's celsius. and how effective of a heat transfer material do you believe 6 inches of empty moving air to be? :)[/QUOTE]The power supply makes some good contact with the case :P
I own the Centurion, and I think it's great, so I would definitely recommend it to anyone. But, the Apollo looks awesome, and if you're not going to be moving it around too much, I think I would have to recommend it over the Centurion :(.
[QUOTE=''MondoCool'']The power supply makes some good contact with the case :P[/QUOTE]It shouldn't make that much contact. Nor should it be getting that much hotter than your hard drive. And the power supply isn't like a component, in that it's housed in its own case, and therefore not transferring heat like a processor or memory chip would.But I think you were joking. Still, it's worth mentioning, if not for you, then for anyone who reads this.
[QUOTE=''WhiteSnake5000''][QUOTE=''MondoCool''][QUOTE=''lettuceman44'']The ApolloIt is the one I'm getting.[/QUOTE]Its steel... = heavy, and not nearly as good as good at conducting heat as alimunum, and alimunum is lighter. [/QUOTE]Steel's great.
[/QUOTE]yea, nothing wrong with steel. Plus the Apollo has good cooling too.
New Mobo problems
ok, i bought a new mobo and i just got done installing it and reformating.for some reason, every time i try and run Ntune to adjust my GPU fan speed my whole system just freezes as soon as i try to start Ntune. it was working fine this morning on my old mobo before i shut it down. has anyone else had this problem and been able to fix it? anyone have any ideas as to the problem? and does anyone know of some other GPU modifying programs out there other than ATItoolthe mobo is an Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe running a BFG tech 7900GTOCAny help would be wonderfull, i hate not being able to speed up my GPU fanNew Mobo problems
come on ppl, little help here pleaseNew Mobo problems
bump
just gonna keep bumpng till someone replies
Rivatuner.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Rivatuner.[/QUOTE]THANKYOU!! that works great for adjusting fan speed.pimples blackheads
come on ppl, little help here pleaseNew Mobo problems
bump
just gonna keep bumpng till someone replies
Rivatuner.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Rivatuner.[/QUOTE]THANKYOU!! that works great for adjusting fan speed.
How easy is it to build your own PC ?
I am planning to build my own PC as opposed to buying one outright (since building yourself is so much cheaper) and I was wondering how easy it actually is to build a PC ?
Thanks
How easy is it to build your own PC ?
Very easy, if you follow the right procedure. There are guides pretty much everywhere on the subject.How easy is it to build your own PC ?
I just built my first PC a few months ago, quite easy. The most difficult part for me was installing my heatsink, and that wasn't even too hard of a task. Very easy if you know what your doing.
It'll be a walk in the park.You can even get video guides from youtube
It's really easy, just a matter of knowing where to plug things in really. Also with newer stuff like screwless cases and the q connectors you get with ASUS motherboards its even easier, I've been building them since I was 15 so it can't be that difficult. It's an added bonus building yourself because if you get the right parts its excellent value for money in terms of power -> money spent compared to buying a ready made! Good luck!
Think of it as a thousand dollar jigsaw puzzle with about 10 pieces.
Thanks for all the feedback. Can someone please post a link to the best how to build your own PC guide ?
Thanks
The most tedious thing is how delicate you think the equipment is and how much you cringe when trying to force a heat sink in like the core duo's pop ins. IMO the most important step isn't even building, its the research involve in buying what you need. Nothing sucks more when you try to hook up your computer with your motherboard only then realizing the Power Supply does not support the 8 pronged secondary power connection..
The fear of the build, is what stops most people. ''Oh my, there certainly are a lot of wires in here...'' Don't let fear stop you. Just concentrate on assembling it one part at a time, making sure you've read all of the instructions that come with the packaging and double check all the connections you make. There are many tutorials on the web to help you out. You could do a walk-through, prior to putting it together, if you feel ya need to. So, what're ya thinkin' o' buildin'??? :DEdit - Here's some links for you. :)Component Selection TutorialPC Assembly Guide (the helpful links are near the bottom of the page)
[QUOTE=''Cyborg-21'']Thanks for all the feedback. Can someone please post a link to the best how to build your own PC guide ?
Thanks
[/QUOTE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQo1W_f_Do8
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here's some good guides crosair picture guide kinda new http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=12472%26sid=1 crosair picture guide new http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=78237%26sid=1 how stuff works video guide really old http://computer.howstuffworks.com/build-a-computer.htm
I was 15 when I built my computer, no it's not hard if you know what you are doing - it's relatively easy if you just follow the instructions in your manuals
yeah i think the hardest part is the heatsink...
Brilliant feedback ! Thanks to all of you. Well, I was thinking of building a quiet, Home Theatre PC with a Blu-Ray or HD DVD drive with a graphics card that has HDCP so that I can connect the PC to my HDTV. I have exams over the next week but after that I will make sure to check out the forums for hardware advice.
Once again, many thanks to everyone for excellent feedback.
Ahh, a multimedia fan! Cool system. :) A word of advise...don't forget to check your HDTV's supported display resolutions (web search it, or check manufacturer's site). If the video card is outputting a non-supported resolution to your TV, you could cause it (the HDTV) permanent damage. As long as the output and the HDTV are synchronized, you're 5x5. :D
For absolute beginners, it's a bit scary at first, but keep reading tutorials (or watch video tutorials) and it makes more sense. After your first build, you pretty much have learnt everything you need to build a computer.Most important, take care and don't force things - if it doesn't fit, it ain't gonna.
Its easy and it takes a lot of time and paitians(sp). As said before, research is the most important thing.
If you don't take your time and aren't paying attention to what you are doing then you will do some stupid stuff. A stupid thing to do would be using mounting screws that came with the case when you could have used the screws that came with the DVD drive. You also might install the drive rails one notch forward when you knew you needed to install them one notch backwards.
Just random stupid stuff.
Never skimp on the power supply! A good work area and anti-static wrist bands are important!
The best thing that I can add that hasn't been posted is to read the mobo manual on-line before you buy it. You will see where all the connections from the case go and have a good idea of how the mobo an case will fit together.
RAM is very easy to work with so don't worry about that, i took mine out and put it back in again yesterday.Does any one know how to get 4 pin power connectors out of IDE power sockets easly, it seems impossible to get out.
Thanks
How easy is it to build your own PC ?
Very easy, if you follow the right procedure. There are guides pretty much everywhere on the subject.How easy is it to build your own PC ?
I just built my first PC a few months ago, quite easy. The most difficult part for me was installing my heatsink, and that wasn't even too hard of a task. Very easy if you know what your doing.
It'll be a walk in the park.You can even get video guides from youtube
It's really easy, just a matter of knowing where to plug things in really. Also with newer stuff like screwless cases and the q connectors you get with ASUS motherboards its even easier, I've been building them since I was 15 so it can't be that difficult. It's an added bonus building yourself because if you get the right parts its excellent value for money in terms of power -> money spent compared to buying a ready made! Good luck!
Think of it as a thousand dollar jigsaw puzzle with about 10 pieces.
Thanks for all the feedback. Can someone please post a link to the best how to build your own PC guide ?
Thanks
The most tedious thing is how delicate you think the equipment is and how much you cringe when trying to force a heat sink in like the core duo's pop ins. IMO the most important step isn't even building, its the research involve in buying what you need. Nothing sucks more when you try to hook up your computer with your motherboard only then realizing the Power Supply does not support the 8 pronged secondary power connection..
The fear of the build, is what stops most people. ''Oh my, there certainly are a lot of wires in here...'' Don't let fear stop you. Just concentrate on assembling it one part at a time, making sure you've read all of the instructions that come with the packaging and double check all the connections you make. There are many tutorials on the web to help you out. You could do a walk-through, prior to putting it together, if you feel ya need to. So, what're ya thinkin' o' buildin'??? :DEdit - Here's some links for you. :)Component Selection TutorialPC Assembly Guide (the helpful links are near the bottom of the page)
[QUOTE=''Cyborg-21'']Thanks for all the feedback. Can someone please post a link to the best how to build your own PC guide ?
Thanks
[/QUOTE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQo1W_f_Do8
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here's some good guides crosair picture guide kinda new http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=12472%26sid=1 crosair picture guide new http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=78237%26sid=1 how stuff works video guide really old http://computer.howstuffworks.com/build-a-computer.htm
I was 15 when I built my computer, no it's not hard if you know what you are doing - it's relatively easy if you just follow the instructions in your manuals
yeah i think the hardest part is the heatsink...
Brilliant feedback ! Thanks to all of you. Well, I was thinking of building a quiet, Home Theatre PC with a Blu-Ray or HD DVD drive with a graphics card that has HDCP so that I can connect the PC to my HDTV. I have exams over the next week but after that I will make sure to check out the forums for hardware advice.
Once again, many thanks to everyone for excellent feedback.
Ahh, a multimedia fan! Cool system. :) A word of advise...don't forget to check your HDTV's supported display resolutions (web search it, or check manufacturer's site). If the video card is outputting a non-supported resolution to your TV, you could cause it (the HDTV) permanent damage. As long as the output and the HDTV are synchronized, you're 5x5. :D
For absolute beginners, it's a bit scary at first, but keep reading tutorials (or watch video tutorials) and it makes more sense. After your first build, you pretty much have learnt everything you need to build a computer.Most important, take care and don't force things - if it doesn't fit, it ain't gonna.
Its easy and it takes a lot of time and paitians(sp). As said before, research is the most important thing.
If you don't take your time and aren't paying attention to what you are doing then you will do some stupid stuff. A stupid thing to do would be using mounting screws that came with the case when you could have used the screws that came with the DVD drive. You also might install the drive rails one notch forward when you knew you needed to install them one notch backwards.
Just random stupid stuff.
Never skimp on the power supply! A good work area and anti-static wrist bands are important!
The best thing that I can add that hasn't been posted is to read the mobo manual on-line before you buy it. You will see where all the connections from the case go and have a good idea of how the mobo an case will fit together.
RAM is very easy to work with so don't worry about that, i took mine out and put it back in again yesterday.Does any one know how to get 4 pin power connectors out of IDE power sockets easly, it seems impossible to get out.
Having trouble with windows, need help.
Whenever I try to load windows it hangs up, no matter how I try to load it, and says UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME. The computer that is having these problems is a toshiba, but I don't have a toshiba recovery disk. I do have a dell disk, and I want to perform a repair, so can I do the repair using my dell disk?Having trouble with windows, need help.
If you can't do that, find out what kind of hard disk is installed (brand) and go the manufacturers site and make a boot disk with their recovery tools. Try to repair with that, if you don't you'll have to reformat.Having trouble with windows, need help.
[QUOTE=''thebrantmeister'']If you can't do that, find out what kind of hard disk is installed (brand) and go the manufacturers site and make a boot disk with their recovery tools. Try to repair with that, if you don't you'll have to reformat.[/QUOTE]But I'm asking if it is safe to use the dell disk?
Umm... I'm gonna go out on a limb and say your Dell disk will refuse to cooperate. Mind you if it does (pigs fly), it would be a naughty bad thing to do, as it would more than likely violate the OEM license on the Dell XP installer... Not to mention, the Dell OEM is designed for...well, a Dell and not a Toshiba and may also load conflicting drivers along with the OS...which you shouldn't do cause of the licensing thing... :)
I fixed the computer with the Dell disk. I was telling you guys that I didn't want to install windows off of it. I just wanted to make it to the repair module, and it worked.
Cool you caught a break because most recovery disks/cd's are tied to a certain company.
If you can't do that, find out what kind of hard disk is installed (brand) and go the manufacturers site and make a boot disk with their recovery tools. Try to repair with that, if you don't you'll have to reformat.Having trouble with windows, need help.
[QUOTE=''thebrantmeister'']If you can't do that, find out what kind of hard disk is installed (brand) and go the manufacturers site and make a boot disk with their recovery tools. Try to repair with that, if you don't you'll have to reformat.[/QUOTE]But I'm asking if it is safe to use the dell disk?
Umm... I'm gonna go out on a limb and say your Dell disk will refuse to cooperate. Mind you if it does (pigs fly), it would be a naughty bad thing to do, as it would more than likely violate the OEM license on the Dell XP installer... Not to mention, the Dell OEM is designed for...well, a Dell and not a Toshiba and may also load conflicting drivers along with the OS...which you shouldn't do cause of the licensing thing... :)
I fixed the computer with the Dell disk. I was telling you guys that I didn't want to install windows off of it. I just wanted to make it to the repair module, and it worked.
Cool you caught a break because most recovery disks/cd's are tied to a certain company.
I need help partitioning a HDD
So, I'm installing Windows for the first time on a new system with a 250GB HDD. However, I totally forgot about the 32GB limit on a FAT32 partition. My question is, what software can I launch from a bootable CD that will format my HDD in NTFS?I need help partitioning a HDD
I think the winXP disc can do it. acctually i do it all the time so i guess i know for sure that it does???I need help partitioning a HDD
I'd go out and get Partition Magic. It's a fantastic program for partitioning. Has a graphical user interface that make it a breeze. Sure, you'll probably only use it once, but if you want to avoid any headaches this is the perfect choice.I almost forgot, it will do non-destructive partitions. Say you want to change the size of a partition. I think that with XP you'd have to format that partition to do it, while PM can just move stuff around. Within limits anyway.
you can do it though windows. in windows right click on the start menu and click customise and tick the adminstrative tools. then go in the administarative tools and click computer management>storage>disk mangagement and then there should be a list of all your drives. just right click on the part of the drive that says free space and click new patition and a wizard comes up that will lead you through. you should click the quick format box unless you want to wait for ages. you can also create a patition in the winxp setup
[QUOTE=''kodex1717'']So, I'm installing Windows for the first time on a new system with a 250GB HDD. However, I totally forgot about the 32GB limit on a FAT32 partition. My question is, what software can I launch from a bootable CD that will format my HDD in NTFS?[/QUOTE]What OS are you installing Most will format the drive out of the box. I beleive 2000 has a 160 gb limatation and any of the older systems will have the 32 Gb limataion of fat 32 because they can't see NTFS. If its XP just boot off the XP CD and when you get to the HDD, if you have already formatted a fat32 partition delete it when you get to the partioning part of the setup. Highlight it then press d then enter then L to let it know your sure. After that just take the windows defaults it will format it NTFS for the full size.
I think the winXP disc can do it. acctually i do it all the time so i guess i know for sure that it does???I need help partitioning a HDD
I'd go out and get Partition Magic. It's a fantastic program for partitioning. Has a graphical user interface that make it a breeze. Sure, you'll probably only use it once, but if you want to avoid any headaches this is the perfect choice.I almost forgot, it will do non-destructive partitions. Say you want to change the size of a partition. I think that with XP you'd have to format that partition to do it, while PM can just move stuff around. Within limits anyway.
you can do it though windows. in windows right click on the start menu and click customise and tick the adminstrative tools. then go in the administarative tools and click computer management>storage>disk mangagement and then there should be a list of all your drives. just right click on the part of the drive that says free space and click new patition and a wizard comes up that will lead you through. you should click the quick format box unless you want to wait for ages. you can also create a patition in the winxp setup
[QUOTE=''kodex1717'']So, I'm installing Windows for the first time on a new system with a 250GB HDD. However, I totally forgot about the 32GB limit on a FAT32 partition. My question is, what software can I launch from a bootable CD that will format my HDD in NTFS?[/QUOTE]What OS are you installing Most will format the drive out of the box. I beleive 2000 has a 160 gb limatation and any of the older systems will have the 32 Gb limataion of fat 32 because they can't see NTFS. If its XP just boot off the XP CD and when you get to the HDD, if you have already formatted a fat32 partition delete it when you get to the partioning part of the setup. Highlight it then press d then enter then L to let it know your sure. After that just take the windows defaults it will format it NTFS for the full size.
Refresh my memory about NVIDIA price dro ...
Isn't it when the new NVIDIA cards come out, when were they expected to be released?Refresh my memory about NVIDIA price dro ...
[QUOTE=''8adk1d_16yo'']Isn't it when the new NVIDIA cards come out, when were they expected to be released?[/QUOTE]Errr... nvidia hasn't announced anything new yet. Thier newest is the 8400 gs, which is a cheap dx10 card.
Refresh my memory about NVIDIA price dro ...
There are rumours flying around that the 9800GTX (and probably a lower card like the 9800GT/GTS) will be out this December. It's only a rumour though, and I'd take it with a grain of salt. Graphics card prices don't usually recieve price cuts like processors though - they generally go down over time, and when production is halted, they often freeze, or even go up due to lack of availability.
[QUOTE=''8adk1d_16yo'']Isn't it when the new NVIDIA cards come out, when were they expected to be released?[/QUOTE]Errr... nvidia hasn't announced anything new yet. Thier newest is the 8400 gs, which is a cheap dx10 card.
Refresh my memory about NVIDIA price dro ...
There are rumours flying around that the 9800GTX (and probably a lower card like the 9800GT/GTS) will be out this December. It's only a rumour though, and I'd take it with a grain of salt. Graphics card prices don't usually recieve price cuts like processors though - they generally go down over time, and when production is halted, they often freeze, or even go up due to lack of availability.
Which motherboard fits best?
I'm upgrading my computer so I've come down to these two motherboards which one is better to get? I don't know if I should save up and get the DDR3 motherboard.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128048
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813141004
Which motherboard fits best?
I'd definitely go for the P35 board myself. if you want to save a bit of money, you could get the board that doesn't use DDR3 slots, the regular GA-P35-DS3R. I doubt they're going to be all that useful any time soon. Then again, it's only $10 I believe.Which motherboard fits best?
Which one is better quality of the 3 boards?
Personally, I'd trust Gigabyte over XFX for motherboards. XFX is relatively new to the motherboard game, wheras Gigabyte is a fairly old and trusted manufacturer. The P35 chipset is also a lot more future-proof than the nForce 6 (at least the current builds - they might do a 690 revision), and would be my choice for building at this point.
Ok thanks. I'll go with the Gigabyte DDR3 motherboard. Once again thanks.
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go with the 650i because its cheaper and according to nvida all 650 and 680 mobos with 1333mhz fsb will be able to support penryn cpus and on one of the gigabytes reviews some guy said that in the manual it says that it will only support ddr2 ram up 800mhz so im sure if it being able to run dd3 is true or not
[QUOTE=''mastershake575'']go with the 650i because its cheaper and according to nvida all 650 and 680 mobos with 1333mhz fsb will be able to support penryn cpus and on one of the gigabytes reviews some guy said that in the manual it says that it will only support ddr2 ram up 800mhz so im sure if it being able to run dd3 is true or not[/QUOTE]1333FSB might not be all that is needed to support a Penryn processor - it might prove to be enough, but I wouldn't risk it for $30 or so. DDR3 RAM support is clearly labeled on certain boards. The one he picked out has two DDR3 slots. The P35 chipset also supports PCI-e 2.0 - it might not be important right now, but it is nice to have.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813141004
Which motherboard fits best?
I'd definitely go for the P35 board myself. if you want to save a bit of money, you could get the board that doesn't use DDR3 slots, the regular GA-P35-DS3R. I doubt they're going to be all that useful any time soon. Then again, it's only $10 I believe.Which motherboard fits best?
Which one is better quality of the 3 boards?
Personally, I'd trust Gigabyte over XFX for motherboards. XFX is relatively new to the motherboard game, wheras Gigabyte is a fairly old and trusted manufacturer. The P35 chipset is also a lot more future-proof than the nForce 6 (at least the current builds - they might do a 690 revision), and would be my choice for building at this point.
Ok thanks. I'll go with the Gigabyte DDR3 motherboard. Once again thanks.
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go with the 650i because its cheaper and according to nvida all 650 and 680 mobos with 1333mhz fsb will be able to support penryn cpus and on one of the gigabytes reviews some guy said that in the manual it says that it will only support ddr2 ram up 800mhz so im sure if it being able to run dd3 is true or not
[QUOTE=''mastershake575'']go with the 650i because its cheaper and according to nvida all 650 and 680 mobos with 1333mhz fsb will be able to support penryn cpus and on one of the gigabytes reviews some guy said that in the manual it says that it will only support ddr2 ram up 800mhz so im sure if it being able to run dd3 is true or not[/QUOTE]1333FSB might not be all that is needed to support a Penryn processor - it might prove to be enough, but I wouldn't risk it for $30 or so. DDR3 RAM support is clearly labeled on certain boards. The one he picked out has two DDR3 slots. The P35 chipset also supports PCI-e 2.0 - it might not be important right now, but it is nice to have.
Can someone help me please? My cpu fan ...
I recently did a minor upgrade to my downstairs living room computer. I switched out the mobo and added a 7600gs 512mb card. So anyway everything posts properly and the system is stable but the cpu fan (Fox''something'') is sounding like a jet engine. I re-applied some thermal paste and my temps hover around 45-48 C. CPU-P4 2.53Mobo - MSI 865 neo2-vRAM dual channel 512's adding up to 1GB.If you need more spec info then do ask. So what is causing this? I've tried all I can with the bios. There is no smart fan or qfan setting. What can I do? Can someone help me please? My cpu fan ...
A change of fan? If you have the stock Intel heatsink, switch back to that one and see if you get the same results.Can someone help me please? My cpu fan ...
Yeah I sorta figured it might be the fan or something. Maybe it's time to go liquid. I'll buy a new fan tomorrow and see if that helps
theres no point in buying liquid cooling for a pentium 4.
[QUOTE=''profanityVP'']theres no point in buying liquid cooling for a pentium 4.[/QUOTE] Agree, unless the TC is going to do massive overclocking
I just want quiet. This thing is ear-damaging as it is.
Maybe try flashing the BIOS to a newer version would give you the option for fan settings?Also, are you sure you hooked up the CPU fan to the right connector? I doubt you didn't, but it's worth asking.
does the board support difference fan speeds? have you installed the m/b chipset drivers?
Just buy a good Zalman heatsink and fan they are quite and work quite well. Not to mention they are way cheaper than water cooling.pimples blackheads
A change of fan? If you have the stock Intel heatsink, switch back to that one and see if you get the same results.Can someone help me please? My cpu fan ...
Yeah I sorta figured it might be the fan or something. Maybe it's time to go liquid. I'll buy a new fan tomorrow and see if that helps
theres no point in buying liquid cooling for a pentium 4.
[QUOTE=''profanityVP'']theres no point in buying liquid cooling for a pentium 4.[/QUOTE] Agree, unless the TC is going to do massive overclocking
I just want quiet. This thing is ear-damaging as it is.
Maybe try flashing the BIOS to a newer version would give you the option for fan settings?Also, are you sure you hooked up the CPU fan to the right connector? I doubt you didn't, but it's worth asking.
does the board support difference fan speeds? have you installed the m/b chipset drivers?
Just buy a good Zalman heatsink and fan they are quite and work quite well. Not to mention they are way cheaper than water cooling.
Need help with my new Net Gear Wireless ...
I just baught this new router off new egg and its a Netgear Wireless. I have my computer plugged directy into the router which is connected to the Cable modem. But i have a 360 with the Wifi (official) adapter and I cant seem to get it to work. On my 360 it pops up and finds the adapter but the it fails the wireless network instantly. I installed the CD that came with the router and still wont find anything. Do I have to setup a network or what? Thanks!!Need help with my new Net Gear Wireless ...
The netgear may come set default with the wireless turned off. You have to go into the setup and turn it on then make sure its set to broadcast your ssid.
The netgear may come set default with the wireless turned off. You have to go into the setup and turn it on then make sure its set to broadcast your ssid.
Monitor Requirement Question, really nee ...
I want to buy a monitor capable of HD resolutions to play my ps3 on it, the ones that have hdcp or whatever you call it. Do I need a special grafics card to plug the monitor into my pc? I have a radeon 9600pro lol I know it sucks, but will the monitor work?Monitor Requirement Question, really nee ...
[QUOTE=''Eddie-Vedder'']I want to buy a monitor capable of HD resolutions to play my ps3 on it, the ones that have hdcp or whatever you call it. Do I need a special grafics card to plug the monitor into my pc? I have a radeon 9600pro lol I know it sucks, but will the monitor work?[/QUOTE]AS long as your gpu has a dvi port, your fine.
Monitor Requirement Question, really nee ...
I don't know of any computer monitor that will display HD resolutions native, so you will take a small hit in graphics quality hooking it to the PS3. widescreen monitors are 16:10 ratio native while HD is 16:9. That being said you may be happier buying a small HD TV with a connector for your video card, It will still run your computer at 1333 X 768 and run your PS3 in native resolution. I would go to a local electronics store and ask a salesman which ones are capable of doing this.
You might want to try the General Hardware forum, as they'll likely have a better idea on all this stuff than a lot of the PC Hardware forum regulars will (myself included). It does work both ways though, and I'm not suggesting that you posted this in the wrong area - just not the optimal one.
[QUOTE=''Eddie-Vedder'']I want to buy a monitor capable of HD resolutions to play my ps3 on it, the ones that have hdcp or whatever you call it. Do I need a special grafics card to plug the monitor into my pc? I have a radeon 9600pro lol I know it sucks, but will the monitor work?[/QUOTE]AS long as your gpu has a dvi port, your fine.
Monitor Requirement Question, really nee ...
I don't know of any computer monitor that will display HD resolutions native, so you will take a small hit in graphics quality hooking it to the PS3. widescreen monitors are 16:10 ratio native while HD is 16:9. That being said you may be happier buying a small HD TV with a connector for your video card, It will still run your computer at 1333 X 768 and run your PS3 in native resolution. I would go to a local electronics store and ask a salesman which ones are capable of doing this.
You might want to try the General Hardware forum, as they'll likely have a better idea on all this stuff than a lot of the PC Hardware forum regulars will (myself included). It does work both ways though, and I'm not suggesting that you posted this in the wrong area - just not the optimal one.
Comp acting strange
Hey every so often or so my comp will make this strange kinda robotic cricket chrip from the tower. Sometimes it goes away after a few seconds but sometimes it causes my comp to freeze and I have to restart. Last time it froze was durring RTW. Has anyone have any ideas what this is?AMD Athlon 64 3700+ ~2.2:: 1 Gig RAM:: BFG 7950 GTAny other info needed please ask.Comp acting strange
robotic cricket chrip,LOLComp acting strange
For lack of better words yes lol. BTW it is also becoming more frequent.
Maybe there's something livin in there.
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It could be the alarm that some mobos ahve that the cpu is exceeded whatever you have set as the threshold temp in the bios. paticluary how it happens during games when your whole system heats up.
Maybe, but it also sometimes happens when I'm just surfing the internet.
Maybe its something touching a fan.
Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.
how loud is it?And have you ever looked inside the case when it does it?
[QUOTE=''Gimli524'']Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.[/QUOTE]That actually sounds a lot like the noise your keyboard makes when you push too many keys (or a key you're not allowed to push). Do you think that's possible?
You could have a fan starting to fail and that is an alarm letting you know its going to slow. Download a motherboard monitoring program most motherboards ship with one or it will be downloadable from there sight. Check your fan speeds when its not chirping then when it starts again check the speed then if one is slowing down significantly you'll know to replace it. Also look at temps if soething is getting considerably hotter you will know the fan there is bad.
That actually reminds me - if one of your fans is dropping below what the motherboard thinks is a safe RPM, its warning may go off. It's usually a more shrill sound than one you're describing (constant as well), but it'd be a good thing to check. It's also worth noting that this does not necessarily mean that one of your fans is failing, just that it's operating at a lower RPM than your motherboard thinks it should be.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn''][QUOTE=''Gimli524'']Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.[/QUOTE]That actually sounds a lot like the noise your keyboard makes when you push too many keys (or a key you're not allowed to push). Do you think that's possible?[/QUOTE]Yeah he could have a bad key on his keyboard to I didn't think about that.
[QUOTE=''pcdebol''][QUOTE=''RayvinAzn''] [QUOTE=''Gimli524'']Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.[/QUOTE]That actually sounds a lot like the noise your keyboard makes when you push too many keys (or a key you're not allowed to push). Do you think that's possible?[/QUOTE]Yeah he could have a bad key on his keyboard to I didn't think about that. [/QUOTE]Get a cheap $10 USD keyboard first then try to check for a dying fan.
[QUOTE=''roulettethedog'']Get a cheap $10 USD keyboard first then try to check for a dying fan.[/QUOTE]That would help if one of his keys was on the way out, but if he's locking his keyboard with too many keystrokes, that might only make the problem worse with a cheap keyboard. I'd try to duplicate the problem first (pressing a lot of keys at once and seeing if the noise crops up again), since that's free to do.
If its a clicking sound that is coming from the hard drive then the HDD is about to die. Sometimes when a computer freezes... you get the yetti.
robotic cricket chrip,LOLComp acting strange
For lack of better words yes lol. BTW it is also becoming more frequent.
Maybe there's something livin in there.
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It could be the alarm that some mobos ahve that the cpu is exceeded whatever you have set as the threshold temp in the bios. paticluary how it happens during games when your whole system heats up.
Maybe, but it also sometimes happens when I'm just surfing the internet.
Maybe its something touching a fan.
Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.
how loud is it?And have you ever looked inside the case when it does it?
[QUOTE=''Gimli524'']Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.[/QUOTE]That actually sounds a lot like the noise your keyboard makes when you push too many keys (or a key you're not allowed to push). Do you think that's possible?
You could have a fan starting to fail and that is an alarm letting you know its going to slow. Download a motherboard monitoring program most motherboards ship with one or it will be downloadable from there sight. Check your fan speeds when its not chirping then when it starts again check the speed then if one is slowing down significantly you'll know to replace it. Also look at temps if soething is getting considerably hotter you will know the fan there is bad.
That actually reminds me - if one of your fans is dropping below what the motherboard thinks is a safe RPM, its warning may go off. It's usually a more shrill sound than one you're describing (constant as well), but it'd be a good thing to check. It's also worth noting that this does not necessarily mean that one of your fans is failing, just that it's operating at a lower RPM than your motherboard thinks it should be.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn''][QUOTE=''Gimli524'']Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.[/QUOTE]That actually sounds a lot like the noise your keyboard makes when you push too many keys (or a key you're not allowed to push). Do you think that's possible?[/QUOTE]Yeah he could have a bad key on his keyboard to I didn't think about that.
[QUOTE=''pcdebol''][QUOTE=''RayvinAzn''] [QUOTE=''Gimli524'']Its not really a noise you can make with something touching a fan. It has a definite rhythm, and is more of a beeping.[/QUOTE]That actually sounds a lot like the noise your keyboard makes when you push too many keys (or a key you're not allowed to push). Do you think that's possible?[/QUOTE]Yeah he could have a bad key on his keyboard to I didn't think about that. [/QUOTE]Get a cheap $10 USD keyboard first then try to check for a dying fan.
[QUOTE=''roulettethedog'']Get a cheap $10 USD keyboard first then try to check for a dying fan.[/QUOTE]That would help if one of his keys was on the way out, but if he's locking his keyboard with too many keystrokes, that might only make the problem worse with a cheap keyboard. I'd try to duplicate the problem first (pressing a lot of keys at once and seeing if the noise crops up again), since that's free to do.
If its a clicking sound that is coming from the hard drive then the HDD is about to die. Sometimes when a computer freezes... you get the yetti.
I just wanted to say
Thanks for all the help you guys gave me and that because of your help i built my dream como for about 900$I got a BFG 8800 GTS 320mbAn AMD 4600 dual corea great mother board i think nvidia 680i by gigabyte2gb of rammy old copy of windows ultimate upgrade (been a pain in the ass but it pays off)my oldhard drivecase and monitorand a sharpie to draw stuff all over it to look coolthanks again my fellow geeks and nerds.See you on crysis multplayer :DI just wanted to say
Comp not como sorryI just wanted to say
If you've got an X2 4600 processor, there's no chance that you've got a 680i motherboard, since the ''i'' after ''680'' refers to it being an Intel chipset. There aren't many AMD 680a boards on the market, and the only ones I've seen cost well over $300 - and I wouldn't spend that much on one. You've probably got an nForce 570 or 590 board, which is perfectly fine.
well thanks any way guyshaha sorry dude
Comp not como sorryI just wanted to say
If you've got an X2 4600 processor, there's no chance that you've got a 680i motherboard, since the ''i'' after ''680'' refers to it being an Intel chipset. There aren't many AMD 680a boards on the market, and the only ones I've seen cost well over $300 - and I wouldn't spend that much on one. You've probably got an nForce 570 or 590 board, which is perfectly fine.
well thanks any way guyshaha sorry dude
Reinstall OS?
I just got a few new parts for the computer, do I really have to reformat the entire drive and reinstall everything? My current installation is still new and clean.Reinstall OS?
Not that I know of... if you have bought a new motherboard it wont work with an installed OEM version of Windows that was previously used for a different mobo.Reinstall OS?
Like what parts? If you get a new mobo then you might have to reinstall your OS, but you don't have to do that in some case so just try it out first.
Yes, the MB will also be changed. The problem is not getting windows to validate, but does it hurt performance if you don't reinstall the OS when you change significant parts of your hardware as the old hardware have left ''foot prints'' on the current installation? Or in other words the current installation is used to the old parts?
If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.Regarding the ''footprints'', you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...
If you moved from a single core to a dual cores, or quad windows might only see one core. So yeah that will hurt performance.
[QUOTE=''ZJI'']Yes, the MB will also be changed. The problem is not getting windows to validate, but does it hurt performance if you don't reinstall the OS when you change significant parts of your hardware as the old hardware have left ''foot prints'' on the current installation? Or in other words the current installation is used to the old parts?[/QUOTE] just make sure you uninstall the old drivers first and it should be fine
[QUOTE=''skinnypete91''] If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.Regarding the ''footprints'', you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...[/QUOTE] wrong, I have a oem version of xp and it has been installed on 3 different m/bs, you justhave to uninstall/delete the old instilation and if it wont activate online ring them up and say it's been uninstalled and the you will ge the activation code
[QUOTE=''MondoCool'']If you moved from a single core to a dual cores, or quad windows might only see one core. So yeah that will hurt performance.[/QUOTE] that's not true when you install a new cpu it detects it's dual core and installs the drivers needed
[QUOTE=''skinnypete91'']If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.Regarding the ''footprints'', you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...[/QUOTE]Depends on if its a generic OEM or a major manufacturers OEM disk generics will reactivate after 90 days on a new Mothreboard.
Not that I know of... if you have bought a new motherboard it wont work with an installed OEM version of Windows that was previously used for a different mobo.Reinstall OS?
Like what parts? If you get a new mobo then you might have to reinstall your OS, but you don't have to do that in some case so just try it out first.
Yes, the MB will also be changed. The problem is not getting windows to validate, but does it hurt performance if you don't reinstall the OS when you change significant parts of your hardware as the old hardware have left ''foot prints'' on the current installation? Or in other words the current installation is used to the old parts?
If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.Regarding the ''footprints'', you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...
If you moved from a single core to a dual cores, or quad windows might only see one core. So yeah that will hurt performance.
[QUOTE=''ZJI'']Yes, the MB will also be changed. The problem is not getting windows to validate, but does it hurt performance if you don't reinstall the OS when you change significant parts of your hardware as the old hardware have left ''foot prints'' on the current installation? Or in other words the current installation is used to the old parts?[/QUOTE] just make sure you uninstall the old drivers first and it should be fine
[QUOTE=''skinnypete91''] If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.Regarding the ''footprints'', you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...[/QUOTE] wrong, I have a oem version of xp and it has been installed on 3 different m/bs, you justhave to uninstall/delete the old instilation and if it wont activate online ring them up and say it's been uninstalled and the you will ge the activation code
[QUOTE=''MondoCool'']If you moved from a single core to a dual cores, or quad windows might only see one core. So yeah that will hurt performance.[/QUOTE] that's not true when you install a new cpu it detects it's dual core and installs the drivers needed
[QUOTE=''skinnypete91'']If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.Regarding the ''footprints'', you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...[/QUOTE]Depends on if its a generic OEM or a major manufacturers OEM disk generics will reactivate after 90 days on a new Mothreboard.
Router question....
Hey guys, I'm having some difficulty installing a router. I router i bought is the Linksys BEFSX41 and I bought it off eBay... The router powers up and everything seems to be fine, but i cannot connect to the internet... When i hook up my modem to my Router, the WAN light in front is orange, which I take it means that there is a conflict between the router and the moden. Naturally my computer cannot connect to the internet. I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. Does anyone have any suggestions or anything? I didn't recieve the manual to the router, so now I'm not sure if i need the certain IP address that my router has... Is this needed? ANy insight would be appriciated... Thanks.Router question....
Just a shot in the dark- Did it come with an installation disc? Try googling to see if it is supposed to have one. I'm by no means an expert, but thats my first thought.Router question....
you may need a crossover cable between the router and modem.
[QUOTE=''pcdebol'']you may need a crossover cable between the router and modem.[/QUOTE] That may be the case. Not too sure though - since my router has a ADSL modem built in.
Hmm.. cross over cable.. What do these exactly do.. I've had routers before and havn't had to need for one.. Care to elaborate? I live in Canada and my ISP is Rogers... and I have a cable modem at 6mb/s.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Hmm.. cross over cable.. What do these exactly do.. I've had routers before and havn't had to need for one.. Care to elaborate[/QUOTE] These are special types of ethernet cable that allow data to be sent directly to a device without a router. Example: If I wanted to copy a file from my laptop to desktop, I could connect a crossover cable directly into the ethernet ports of the computers and would be able to copy files.
But what use would they be to me, if i want to use a router?
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']But what use would they be to me, if i want to use a router?[/QUOTE] I'm not exactly sure if a crossover cable is required. You could just try changing ethernet cables.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Hmm.. cross over cable.. What do these exactly do.. I've had routers before and havn't had to need for one.. Care to elaborate[/QUOTE]Ok most new hardware has auto sensing ports and the ports will crossover automatically. But on your cable I believe wires number one and two are the transmit pair and wires 3 and 5 are the receiveing pair for your data packets. A crossover cable reverses the pairs on one end so your transmit packet goto the receiving packets on the other end of the connection. This function is usually handled in the hub. So strait cables are the most common. But when wiring direct from PC to PC or hub to hub you need a crossover cable. Unless it is an autosensing hub or switch, then the switch checks to see which side is sending and receiving and changes automatically.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']But what use would they be to me, if i want to use a router?[/QUOTE]If your router and modem both have the same type port and they are not auto sensing you have to have one for them to communicate. You may also have a switch on an the router or modem to change the ports send and receive legs so it will work with any cable.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Hey guys, I'm having some difficulty installing a router. I router i bought is the Linksys BEFSX41 and I bought it off eBay... The router powers up and everything seems to be fine, but i cannot connect to the internet... When i hook up my modem to my Router, the WAN light in front is orange, which I take it means that there is a conflict between the router and the moden. Naturally my computer cannot connect to the internet. I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. Does anyone have any suggestions or anything? I didn't recieve the manual to the router, so now I'm not sure if i need the certain IP address that my router has... Is this needed? ANy insight would be appriciated... Thanks.[/QUOTE]To get into the router on your computer go to start run and type cmd then press enter. The computer needs to be plugged into the router for this to work. At the prompt type ipconfig /all the gateway adress displayed will be the routers IP. Open a web browser and type that IP into the Adress bar it should take you to a login screen. On a linksys the Default login is a blank username with admin as the password. If you have a cable connection you usually just default the first page to get dynamic adress and it will work. If you have DSL you generally have to set it up PPOe where you put in your username and password to get it to work.
Yea i was just told that i have to configure the router... I'll try getting into the router, if i can find its IP address.. I'll try what 'pcdebol' said.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Yea i was just told that i have to configure the router... I'll try getting into the router, if i can find its IP address.. I'll try what 'pcdebol' said.[/QUOTE]If the default password doesn't work, most linksys routers have a reset button. If I remember right you have to put a pen in them and hold it down through a bootup of the router to get it back to factory defaults. If not go to linksys site and look for documentation on that router model it will have the procedure. I also remember sometimes it takes two or three tries to get it to reset.
Duh! You need to configure your router. It doesn't just work out of the box. How would it know your passwords and crap for your DSL and wirelessunless you put them in there yourself? Type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar in Internet Explorer. Thatwill take you to the configuration page for a Linksys router. By default the username is blank and the password is admin. For DSL select PPOE and put in your username and password for your DSL. If you are using wireless, you will probably want to enable some kind of wireless security, like WPA, so that your neighbors won't steal your wi-fi. If the router just seems really screwed up you will want to reset it.Find the reset button on the back. While the router is on, hold in the reset button for 10 seconds, keep holding it in, unplug the power from the router while still holding the reset button in, keep holding it in with the power off for 60 seconds, keep holding, plug the power back in, continue holding it in for 10 seconds while the power is coming back on, and then release.
Also, I have Bellsouth, and on my Westell DSL modem, I had to go into the configuration page for the modem and find the option for ''bridged ethernet.'' Do you know who makes your modem? I bet you have to do something similar.
Thanks guys i got it to work.. But it was strange, after repeating what i did serveral times, it just decided to start working for me... Haha and i ran some tests and my speed is awesome.. Well thanks for the quick replies and the help..carmex balm
Just a shot in the dark- Did it come with an installation disc? Try googling to see if it is supposed to have one. I'm by no means an expert, but thats my first thought.Router question....
you may need a crossover cable between the router and modem.
[QUOTE=''pcdebol'']you may need a crossover cable between the router and modem.[/QUOTE] That may be the case. Not too sure though - since my router has a ADSL modem built in.
Hmm.. cross over cable.. What do these exactly do.. I've had routers before and havn't had to need for one.. Care to elaborate? I live in Canada and my ISP is Rogers... and I have a cable modem at 6mb/s.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Hmm.. cross over cable.. What do these exactly do.. I've had routers before and havn't had to need for one.. Care to elaborate[/QUOTE] These are special types of ethernet cable that allow data to be sent directly to a device without a router. Example: If I wanted to copy a file from my laptop to desktop, I could connect a crossover cable directly into the ethernet ports of the computers and would be able to copy files.
But what use would they be to me, if i want to use a router?
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']But what use would they be to me, if i want to use a router?[/QUOTE] I'm not exactly sure if a crossover cable is required. You could just try changing ethernet cables.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Hmm.. cross over cable.. What do these exactly do.. I've had routers before and havn't had to need for one.. Care to elaborate[/QUOTE]Ok most new hardware has auto sensing ports and the ports will crossover automatically. But on your cable I believe wires number one and two are the transmit pair and wires 3 and 5 are the receiveing pair for your data packets. A crossover cable reverses the pairs on one end so your transmit packet goto the receiving packets on the other end of the connection. This function is usually handled in the hub. So strait cables are the most common. But when wiring direct from PC to PC or hub to hub you need a crossover cable. Unless it is an autosensing hub or switch, then the switch checks to see which side is sending and receiving and changes automatically.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']But what use would they be to me, if i want to use a router?[/QUOTE]If your router and modem both have the same type port and they are not auto sensing you have to have one for them to communicate. You may also have a switch on an the router or modem to change the ports send and receive legs so it will work with any cable.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Hey guys, I'm having some difficulty installing a router. I router i bought is the Linksys BEFSX41 and I bought it off eBay... The router powers up and everything seems to be fine, but i cannot connect to the internet... When i hook up my modem to my Router, the WAN light in front is orange, which I take it means that there is a conflict between the router and the moden. Naturally my computer cannot connect to the internet. I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. Does anyone have any suggestions or anything? I didn't recieve the manual to the router, so now I'm not sure if i need the certain IP address that my router has... Is this needed? ANy insight would be appriciated... Thanks.[/QUOTE]To get into the router on your computer go to start run and type cmd then press enter. The computer needs to be plugged into the router for this to work. At the prompt type ipconfig /all the gateway adress displayed will be the routers IP. Open a web browser and type that IP into the Adress bar it should take you to a login screen. On a linksys the Default login is a blank username with admin as the password. If you have a cable connection you usually just default the first page to get dynamic adress and it will work. If you have DSL you generally have to set it up PPOe where you put in your username and password to get it to work.
Yea i was just told that i have to configure the router... I'll try getting into the router, if i can find its IP address.. I'll try what 'pcdebol' said.
[QUOTE=''BlackStalker'']Yea i was just told that i have to configure the router... I'll try getting into the router, if i can find its IP address.. I'll try what 'pcdebol' said.[/QUOTE]If the default password doesn't work, most linksys routers have a reset button. If I remember right you have to put a pen in them and hold it down through a bootup of the router to get it back to factory defaults. If not go to linksys site and look for documentation on that router model it will have the procedure. I also remember sometimes it takes two or three tries to get it to reset.
Duh! You need to configure your router. It doesn't just work out of the box. How would it know your passwords and crap for your DSL and wirelessunless you put them in there yourself? Type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar in Internet Explorer. Thatwill take you to the configuration page for a Linksys router. By default the username is blank and the password is admin. For DSL select PPOE and put in your username and password for your DSL. If you are using wireless, you will probably want to enable some kind of wireless security, like WPA, so that your neighbors won't steal your wi-fi. If the router just seems really screwed up you will want to reset it.Find the reset button on the back. While the router is on, hold in the reset button for 10 seconds, keep holding it in, unplug the power from the router while still holding the reset button in, keep holding it in with the power off for 60 seconds, keep holding, plug the power back in, continue holding it in for 10 seconds while the power is coming back on, and then release.
Also, I have Bellsouth, and on my Westell DSL modem, I had to go into the configuration page for the modem and find the option for ''bridged ethernet.'' Do you know who makes your modem? I bet you have to do something similar.
Thanks guys i got it to work.. But it was strange, after repeating what i did serveral times, it just decided to start working for me... Haha and i ran some tests and my speed is awesome.. Well thanks for the quick replies and the help..
Building my first gaming rig
My first gaming rig! zomg! I've been wanting to build one for a while now... but anyway, here it is.Building my first gaming rig
ZOMG make it a public wishlist! ZOMG!!!!!
ZOMG make it a public wishlist! ZOMG!!!!!
Best LCD Monitor?
What is the best LCD Monitor out there for 500 to 600 dollars?I am looking for something that will look great while video editing and playing games.22''-24'''' Monitor size too.Best LCD Monitor?
Probably the Dell 2407wfp.Best LCD Monitor?
[QUOTE=''LordEC911'']Probably the Dell 2407wfp.[/QUOTE]I heard that Dell buys their monitors from Samsung and then charge you extra for''brand name''.
The 2407wfp uses S-PVA Samsung panels. There are only a few manufacturers that make panels, so practically everyone buys a panel from an OEM and ''rebrands'' it.It is exactly like the PSU industry.
So I could find the 24'' Samsung is cheaper and the same as the Dell, but with less addon features like usb ports and the such, right?
How is this Samsung 22'', http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096
I think I might get this one, 24'' Samsung http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234
im buying soon and trying to get my hands on a 226BW, all the reviews ive read it has been branded their new fav 22'', its real good from gaming too. You just have to be careful of the whole S C A panel issue, which really blows.
cant seem to find many reviews on the 24'', just the one good one on o/cers online
The whole 6 line from samsung is just top of the line.
[QUOTE=''LordEC911'']Probably the Dell 2407wfp.[/QUOTE]That monitor has terrible color reproduction.
[QUOTE=''supergamer1289'']The whole 6 line from samsung is just top of the line.[/QUOTE]I wouldn't call it top of the line...
[QUOTE=''stupiddk'']I think I might get this one, 24'' Samsung http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234[/QUOTE]Thats a great monitor I'd go for it, 1000:1 contrast, 400 cd/m2 brightness good response time, high resolution I'd take it.
If you don't care to pay for the extras Dell puts on theirs, then go with Sammy. Both the Sammy and Dell make great monitors. As for the BEST, that would probably be NEC.
I'm no expert in monitors but I bought the 226bw a few months ago and I love it. I can say it's great for gaming, but from all of the other user opinions I read before I purchased it seems that they say it doesn't have the best color.They look good to me but I don't have that expert eye. However, for the price I think you'd be hard pressed to find something better, although your budget is quite a bit higher (so maybe a NEC). There was also some panel confusion and bi*ching around the time I purchased but I didn't bother to keep myself updated because I was very pleased with my purchase.
I picked up the 24'' from Costco for 499. It is incredible, huge difference coming from an 8 year old Daewoo 17 inch.
Probably the Dell 2407wfp.Best LCD Monitor?
[QUOTE=''LordEC911'']Probably the Dell 2407wfp.[/QUOTE]I heard that Dell buys their monitors from Samsung and then charge you extra for''brand name''.
The 2407wfp uses S-PVA Samsung panels. There are only a few manufacturers that make panels, so practically everyone buys a panel from an OEM and ''rebrands'' it.It is exactly like the PSU industry.
So I could find the 24'' Samsung is cheaper and the same as the Dell, but with less addon features like usb ports and the such, right?
How is this Samsung 22'', http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096
I think I might get this one, 24'' Samsung http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234
im buying soon and trying to get my hands on a 226BW, all the reviews ive read it has been branded their new fav 22'', its real good from gaming too. You just have to be careful of the whole S C A panel issue, which really blows.
cant seem to find many reviews on the 24'', just the one good one on o/cers online
The whole 6 line from samsung is just top of the line.
[QUOTE=''LordEC911'']Probably the Dell 2407wfp.[/QUOTE]That monitor has terrible color reproduction.
[QUOTE=''supergamer1289'']The whole 6 line from samsung is just top of the line.[/QUOTE]I wouldn't call it top of the line...
[QUOTE=''stupiddk'']I think I might get this one, 24'' Samsung http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234[/QUOTE]Thats a great monitor I'd go for it, 1000:1 contrast, 400 cd/m2 brightness good response time, high resolution I'd take it.
If you don't care to pay for the extras Dell puts on theirs, then go with Sammy. Both the Sammy and Dell make great monitors. As for the BEST, that would probably be NEC.
I'm no expert in monitors but I bought the 226bw a few months ago and I love it. I can say it's great for gaming, but from all of the other user opinions I read before I purchased it seems that they say it doesn't have the best color.They look good to me but I don't have that expert eye. However, for the price I think you'd be hard pressed to find something better, although your budget is quite a bit higher (so maybe a NEC). There was also some panel confusion and bi*ching around the time I purchased but I didn't bother to keep myself updated because I was very pleased with my purchase.
I picked up the 24'' from Costco for 499. It is incredible, huge difference coming from an 8 year old Daewoo 17 inch.
Building a High-End Gaming Machine (grad ...
Hi guys, I'm graduating from my Master's program in early July and just landed a great job in the Information Security industry. As a treat to myself, I figured I would build a gaming PC with all of the bells and whistles. I'm looking to get the kind of performance that would allow for me to play games such as crysis and Supreme Commander at max settings (and I do mean MAX settings with FPS >= 60). I know this will cost me a little more than 2k, but I'm reasonably sure that it'll be less than 3k.I'm perfectly capable of building my rig, but I'd be lying if I'd say I'm in the know about performance these days. The rig in my sig runs games like C%26C 3 at the minimum settings (get's way too slow if I up the effects), so I haven't even had a chance to try something like Supreme Commander yet (looks great!). I have a 22 inch LCD monitor, but here is a list of the parts I will need in order to assmble this beast:
Building a High-End Gaming Machine (grad ...
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Building a High-End Gaming Machine (grad ...
Here you go:[url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129021]Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131181]ASUS P5K3 DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard [/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130072]EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card [/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817341010]OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W Power Supply[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115017]Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231122]G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144244]Maxtor Ultra 16 L01F500 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827131049]Sony 18X DVD[/url]The total cost: Just under $2000Edit:[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116142]Vista Home Premium[/url]So add $100 for that Vista...Notes: With the extra money you can buy an extra 8800GTX if you wish, I wouldn't recommend it... Also the motherboard I chose out is DDR3 ready meaning its quite future proof. It supports DDR3 1333Mhz, DDR2 1066, DDR2 800... Also if you wait until July 22, the Q6600 CPU i picked out will drop price from $500 to $266... Also investing some money in cooling wouldn't be bad. IMO, Physics cards aren't necessary especially with a highend GPU such as the 8800GTX.. Also looking into extra cooling would be good. You could get watercooling and cool everything, or buy aftermarket coolers for your CPU, GPU etc. That case comes with quite a few big fans for good airflow. Also, i think 4gb of RAM is overkill, but if thatsa what you want...Enjoy..
This place is ok for what your asking, but hardforum is better. Anyway, yeah, if you have a 22 inch lcd setup (1680x1050 or 1900x1200) then you might want a dual card setup, but I would buy a great sli mother board and buy one great card and wait and see if you need another for the games listed. Could save yourself some money. Do not get a card with less than 640mb of video memory, more if possible. Like an 8800GTX. As for os, you need vista for dx10. If dx10 doesnt really matter that much, then stick with your current os. I think that there is a video comparing dx10 and dx9 with crysis on youtube and floating around the web.You can get visa cheaper by buying the oem version that newegg sells. As for getting 4 gigs right now, wait and save some money and just go with 2 gigs of really fast ram. If you need more upgrade later.Powersupply, I cant really be of much help, hardopc is better but dont go with anything that is less than 600+ watts for your system. Does p.c noise bother you, if not than just stick with stock cooling. If it does, look at silentpcreview.com. Tons of info+reviews of diferent coolers. I know nothing about water cooling and if you want to spend top dollar on parts than overclocking wont be necessecary. CPU: Right now intel core duos are the top of the heap, but amd and intel are both coming out the newer chips soon so its always changing.
As for hardrives, just search newegg and see whats available. Maybe two hardrives? One fast one for os and programs and slower one for movies or a raid 0. Soundcard. If you want your movies and games and music to sound good than a better soundcard than onboard audio is a good idea. However, you dont need one if you have crappy speakers. (but, side note, get some decent speakers/headphones too if you really want your p.c to be sweet. I used to be hardcore into audio before my left ear started acting up and it just adds to the experience of movies and games so much. Even some decent headphones like Senn hd 280s go for like $75. )Physics card: I would say wait and see. Maybe it would be a good idea or might just be a waste of money.For case, make sure that you have lots of room and its a big case. Good airflow and plenty of spaces for fans are a must. I would go for a full size tower case. Most cases come with front usb and other connectors.What I've written are just some basic ideas. Go to hardforum and post this thread. The people there are far more knowledgeable than me. And do your research. Browse computer parts retailers like tigerdirect or newegg and see whats available. Find something that you like and google that part.Dont forget about part warrenties!!Good luck.
Thanks guys. Are there and quad core CPUs out yet?
[QUOTE=''Ernesto_basic'']Thanks guys. Are there and quad core CPUs out yet?
[/QUOTE]There are quads yes, but they're priced at around $1000. This would consume about half of your budget and would no be the most practical thing to buy with $2000 alloted for a new PC.
If you can wait until Q3, I would suggest doing that, or at least going a little bit cheaper and upgrading then because intel is supposedly going to make 50% price cuts on their currents processors to counter the release of AMD's new chips. The 8900 series should be out by then too, which will definitely be the better value, it always is.
Well I'll be perfectly honest here and say that my budget is more along the lines of $4000. I can afford a great deal here, but I was just assuming that I could get top performance for less than $3000. Ultimately, the goal is to be able to play games such as crysis on full settings (although I'm aware that the specs aren't out yet). I'd also like a mobo that will allow for me to make upgrades for the next 3-5 years.
[QUOTE=''thebrantmeister'']If you can wait until Q3, I would suggest doing that, or at least going a little bit cheaper and upgrading then because intel is supposedly going to make 50% price cuts on their currents processors to counter the release of AMD's new chips. The 8900 series should be out by then too, which will definitely be the better value, it always is.[/QUOTE]8900 sereis will probably never come. I might be wrong. But i think that nvidia will release 8950GX2 watercooled, nothing else.They are working on 9series now. And to OT: you dont need 3000$ PC thesedays. For your 22'' LCD 8800GTS whit 640MB would be completely enough to max out all coming games in 2007 and many of them in 2008. Dont buy a PC over 2000$. Save your money for future upgrades, cause in next months DDR3 will come also real quad core processors from AMD, and new GPUS (nvidia 9 series, radeon R700). And i recommend you to not buy that mobo whit support for DDR3 and DDR2 ram. Mobos that supports 2 different types of RAM are most of the times, not crap, but they just arent that good as mobos whit full support for only one type of RAM, or anything else. If you can really spent 3000$ get yourself DDR3 only mobo and 2GB of DDR3 ram. DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year. There is NO need for 4GB unless you will be photo/video editing and that professional stuff. 2GB is more than enoug for today.
[QUOTE=''Ernesto_basic'']Well I'll be perfectly honest here and say that my budget is more along the lines of $4000. I can afford a great deal here, but I was just assuming that I could get top performance for less than $3000. Ultimately, the goal is to be able to play games such as crysis on full settings (although I'm aware that the specs aren't out yet). I'd also like a mobo that will allow for me to make upgrades for the next 3-5 years.
[/QUOTE]You want mobo to allow you upgrades for 5 years???You really cant get that kind of mobo. These days tecnology is developing so fast that even if you will spent 4000$ for a PC it will be outdated in 2009, or 2010.
[QUOTE=''domke13'']If you can really spent 3000$ get yourself DDR3 only mobo and 2GB of DDR3 ram. DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year. There is NO need for 4GB unless you will be photo/video editing and that professional stuff. 2GB is more than enoug for today.[/QUOTE]Why would he spend 1/6 of his budget on 2gb of DDR3?
DDR3 is a waste and doesn't offer much of a performance boost over DDR2, just like DDR2 didn't offer a measurable performance boost over DDR when it launched.
i'ld go for:Q6600 with third party coolerGigabyte P35 DS3 Motherboard (alows both DDR2 and DDR3)2gb DDR2 800mhz8800GTXCreative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty2x 150gb raptors in RAID 0(might aswell splash out on the best as you shouldn't have to upgrade these in the future)DVD rewriter with lightscribe (you may not need it but there's no point limiting yourself)A Full tower case of some sort (it really comes down to what you like the look of)700W+ power supply (you won't need all of the power but it's best to be ready for upgrades)
[QUOTE=''LordEC911''][QUOTE=''domke13'']If you can really spent 3000$ get yourself DDR3 only mobo and 2GB of DDR3 ram. DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year. There is NO need for 4GB unless you will be photo/video editing and that professional stuff. 2GB is more than enoug for today.[/QUOTE]Why would he spend 1/6 of his budget on 2gb of DDR3?
DDR3 is a waste and doesn't offer much of a performance boost over DDR2, just like DDR2 didn't offer a measurable performance boost over DDR when it launched. [/QUOTE]Yeah. I alos wrote that in my post.''DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year.''I meant slower than DDR2.
So, I'll need:
[QUOTE=''Ernesto_basic'']So, I'll need:
- CPU
- OS: I have copies of XP Pro, but I guess I could go with Vista if need be.
- Video Card: DX10 please (I'd like to go with lots of RAM for textures and plenty of speed... maybe a dual card setup?)
- RAM: I'd like to go with at least 4 gigs... but I don't know what brand and type would be best.
- Mobo: Again, I'm looking at getting the best performance, but something robust would be great as well (SLI/Crossfire)
- HDD: I'd like something that has very quick seek times, but with enough capacity to hold lots of media (Movies/Games)
- Sound Card: Can I just get away with using the integrated stuff on the mobo?
- Physics Card: Would I actually benefit from this? I don't know of any games that utilize this technology yet.
- Case: Doesn't have to look great, but durability and ease of installation would be nice (USB ports and such on the front-end)
- Power Supply: Again, I'm so out of the loop, that I don't know what's quality and what's crap these days (not to mention, I'm not sure what these cards require either).
- Cooling devices: I'm sure I'll need more than what comes as stock... although, I may be wrong here.
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Here you go:[url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129021]Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131181]ASUS P5K3 DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard [/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130072]EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card [/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817341010]OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W Power Supply[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115017]Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231122]G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144244]Maxtor Ultra 16 L01F500 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s[/url][url=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827131049]Sony 18X DVD[/url]The total cost: Just under $2000Edit:[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116142]Vista Home Premium[/url]So add $100 for that Vista...Notes: With the extra money you can buy an extra 8800GTX if you wish, I wouldn't recommend it... Also the motherboard I chose out is DDR3 ready meaning its quite future proof. It supports DDR3 1333Mhz, DDR2 1066, DDR2 800... Also if you wait until July 22, the Q6600 CPU i picked out will drop price from $500 to $266... Also investing some money in cooling wouldn't be bad. IMO, Physics cards aren't necessary especially with a highend GPU such as the 8800GTX.. Also looking into extra cooling would be good. You could get watercooling and cool everything, or buy aftermarket coolers for your CPU, GPU etc. That case comes with quite a few big fans for good airflow. Also, i think 4gb of RAM is overkill, but if thatsa what you want...Enjoy..
This place is ok for what your asking, but hardforum is better. Anyway, yeah, if you have a 22 inch lcd setup (1680x1050 or 1900x1200) then you might want a dual card setup, but I would buy a great sli mother board and buy one great card and wait and see if you need another for the games listed. Could save yourself some money. Do not get a card with less than 640mb of video memory, more if possible. Like an 8800GTX. As for os, you need vista for dx10. If dx10 doesnt really matter that much, then stick with your current os. I think that there is a video comparing dx10 and dx9 with crysis on youtube and floating around the web.You can get visa cheaper by buying the oem version that newegg sells. As for getting 4 gigs right now, wait and save some money and just go with 2 gigs of really fast ram. If you need more upgrade later.Powersupply, I cant really be of much help, hardopc is better but dont go with anything that is less than 600+ watts for your system. Does p.c noise bother you, if not than just stick with stock cooling. If it does, look at silentpcreview.com. Tons of info+reviews of diferent coolers. I know nothing about water cooling and if you want to spend top dollar on parts than overclocking wont be necessecary. CPU: Right now intel core duos are the top of the heap, but amd and intel are both coming out the newer chips soon so its always changing.
As for hardrives, just search newegg and see whats available. Maybe two hardrives? One fast one for os and programs and slower one for movies or a raid 0. Soundcard. If you want your movies and games and music to sound good than a better soundcard than onboard audio is a good idea. However, you dont need one if you have crappy speakers. (but, side note, get some decent speakers/headphones too if you really want your p.c to be sweet. I used to be hardcore into audio before my left ear started acting up and it just adds to the experience of movies and games so much. Even some decent headphones like Senn hd 280s go for like $75. )Physics card: I would say wait and see. Maybe it would be a good idea or might just be a waste of money.For case, make sure that you have lots of room and its a big case. Good airflow and plenty of spaces for fans are a must. I would go for a full size tower case. Most cases come with front usb and other connectors.What I've written are just some basic ideas. Go to hardforum and post this thread. The people there are far more knowledgeable than me. And do your research. Browse computer parts retailers like tigerdirect or newegg and see whats available. Find something that you like and google that part.Dont forget about part warrenties!!Good luck.
Thanks guys. Are there and quad core CPUs out yet?
[QUOTE=''Ernesto_basic'']Thanks guys. Are there and quad core CPUs out yet?
[/QUOTE]There are quads yes, but they're priced at around $1000. This would consume about half of your budget and would no be the most practical thing to buy with $2000 alloted for a new PC.
If you can wait until Q3, I would suggest doing that, or at least going a little bit cheaper and upgrading then because intel is supposedly going to make 50% price cuts on their currents processors to counter the release of AMD's new chips. The 8900 series should be out by then too, which will definitely be the better value, it always is.
Well I'll be perfectly honest here and say that my budget is more along the lines of $4000. I can afford a great deal here, but I was just assuming that I could get top performance for less than $3000. Ultimately, the goal is to be able to play games such as crysis on full settings (although I'm aware that the specs aren't out yet). I'd also like a mobo that will allow for me to make upgrades for the next 3-5 years.
[QUOTE=''thebrantmeister'']If you can wait until Q3, I would suggest doing that, or at least going a little bit cheaper and upgrading then because intel is supposedly going to make 50% price cuts on their currents processors to counter the release of AMD's new chips. The 8900 series should be out by then too, which will definitely be the better value, it always is.[/QUOTE]8900 sereis will probably never come. I might be wrong. But i think that nvidia will release 8950GX2 watercooled, nothing else.They are working on 9series now. And to OT: you dont need 3000$ PC thesedays. For your 22'' LCD 8800GTS whit 640MB would be completely enough to max out all coming games in 2007 and many of them in 2008. Dont buy a PC over 2000$. Save your money for future upgrades, cause in next months DDR3 will come also real quad core processors from AMD, and new GPUS (nvidia 9 series, radeon R700). And i recommend you to not buy that mobo whit support for DDR3 and DDR2 ram. Mobos that supports 2 different types of RAM are most of the times, not crap, but they just arent that good as mobos whit full support for only one type of RAM, or anything else. If you can really spent 3000$ get yourself DDR3 only mobo and 2GB of DDR3 ram. DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year. There is NO need for 4GB unless you will be photo/video editing and that professional stuff. 2GB is more than enoug for today.
[QUOTE=''Ernesto_basic'']Well I'll be perfectly honest here and say that my budget is more along the lines of $4000. I can afford a great deal here, but I was just assuming that I could get top performance for less than $3000. Ultimately, the goal is to be able to play games such as crysis on full settings (although I'm aware that the specs aren't out yet). I'd also like a mobo that will allow for me to make upgrades for the next 3-5 years.
[/QUOTE]You want mobo to allow you upgrades for 5 years???You really cant get that kind of mobo. These days tecnology is developing so fast that even if you will spent 4000$ for a PC it will be outdated in 2009, or 2010.
[QUOTE=''domke13'']If you can really spent 3000$ get yourself DDR3 only mobo and 2GB of DDR3 ram. DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year. There is NO need for 4GB unless you will be photo/video editing and that professional stuff. 2GB is more than enoug for today.[/QUOTE]Why would he spend 1/6 of his budget on 2gb of DDR3?
DDR3 is a waste and doesn't offer much of a performance boost over DDR2, just like DDR2 didn't offer a measurable performance boost over DDR when it launched.
i'ld go for:Q6600 with third party coolerGigabyte P35 DS3 Motherboard (alows both DDR2 and DDR3)2gb DDR2 800mhz8800GTXCreative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty2x 150gb raptors in RAID 0(might aswell splash out on the best as you shouldn't have to upgrade these in the future)DVD rewriter with lightscribe (you may not need it but there's no point limiting yourself)A Full tower case of some sort (it really comes down to what you like the look of)700W+ power supply (you won't need all of the power but it's best to be ready for upgrades)
[QUOTE=''LordEC911''][QUOTE=''domke13'']If you can really spent 3000$ get yourself DDR3 only mobo and 2GB of DDR3 ram. DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year. There is NO need for 4GB unless you will be photo/video editing and that professional stuff. 2GB is more than enoug for today.[/QUOTE]Why would he spend 1/6 of his budget on 2gb of DDR3?
DDR3 is a waste and doesn't offer much of a performance boost over DDR2, just like DDR2 didn't offer a measurable performance boost over DDR when it launched. [/QUOTE]Yeah. I alos wrote that in my post.''DDR3 is slower these days caues of its high latency but that should improve in next year.''I meant slower than DDR2.
So, I'll need:
- Vista for DX10? Does this also mean that I can expect to have to up my specs just to compensate for the resources being used?
- Motherboard: Should I go with a DDR3 RAM slot only? What about CPU socket? I'd like to be sure that I can put quad core CPUs and 2 video cards as well.
- 8800 GTX: Is this the card I should be looking at or should I wait until a superior card? If I should wait, how long will I be waiting?
[QUOTE=''Ernesto_basic'']So, I'll need:
- Vista for DX10? Does this also mean that I can expect to have to up my specs just to compensate for the resources being used?
- Motherboard: Should I go with a DDR3 RAM slot only? What about CPU socket? I'd like to be sure that I can put quad core CPUs and 2 video cards as well.
- 8800 GTX: Is this the card I should be looking at or should I wait until a superior card? If I should wait, how long will I be waiting?
Need a software to control the Processor ...
I have SPEEDFAN %26 it isn't working to me.I have a 1500RPM - 4500RPM FAN.When Processor temp over 43, When I play a game or something like that my fan is going to nearly 4500RPM.So alot of noice.Anyone tell me a good software ????Need a software to control the Processor ...
No one???????
No one???????
Please help, low diskspace?
Okay the comp keeps telling me I have like only 1 MB of space left (I don't know how I got there) but I've been trying to erase programs but things arent working. Anyways it says to free up to 200MB do you have any tips that could help? Also I have this thing called:
''J2SE Runtime Enivornment'' thats 119 MB, can I delete it or is it important?Please help, low diskspace?
A HD problem is what comes to mind first if you only have 1mb left.. Do you get any errors? Do an analysis of the hd in the windows defrag program to see if anything odd is going on on there. Windows also has an error checking tool. Both can be accessed by right clicking on the drive and clicking the extra tab. Use more advanced tools if you have them.If it really is full, clicking on the software icon in your config menu and uninstalling unused programs would be the most obvious place to start. Or get a cleaning tool to see where all the space is going (easycleaner for example) and to find all files you don't want or need (like temp files). you generally need more then the 200mb you mention just for the windows swap file. A quick fix is often to allocate less space for windows system recovery, this is set very high by default and you generally don't use system restore points made months ago. To do this right click on the my computer icon and select the sytem recovery tab.Oh and j2se whatever I think is part of java which as far as I'm concerned is pretty usefull for running applications over the internet. I generally wouldn't recommend to manually delete anything if you're not sure what you are doing.Please help, low diskspace?
[QUOTE=''jm100'']Okay the comp keeps telling me I have like only 1 MB of space left (I don't know how I got there) but I've been trying to erase programs but things arent working. Anyways it says to free up to 200MB do you have any tips that could help? Also I have this thing called: ''J2SE Runtime Enivornment'' thats 119 MB, can I delete it or is it important?[/QUOTE]get this and ignore the message. this one works great and the others paid for. you can see exactly whats taking up so much space. but yeah first run a scandisk to see what happening.
[QUOTE=''ForlornHope''][QUOTE=''jm100'']Okay the comp keeps telling me I have like only 1 MB of space left (I don't know how I got there) but I've been trying to erase programs but things arent working. Anyways it says to free up to 200MB do you have any tips that could help? Also I have this thing called: ''J2SE Runtime Enivornment'' thats 119 MB, can I delete it or is it important?[/QUOTE]get this and ignore the message. this one works great and the others paid for. you can see exactly whats taking up so much space. but yeah first run a scandisk to see what happening.[/QUOTE]I prefer this http://www.win.tue.nl/sequoiaview/ it does the same job but looks a bit prettyer and it color codes the files which is quite useful for finding where you put a load of photos or mp3s
Okay I did chkdsk. f and r and nothing happened (well I went from 0 MB to 6MB). I don't know what to do! I think this may be affecting my performance (for exampe Youtube is not working and flash games etc.). So what do I do now? Do I use these programs?
Youtube and flash games wont work because maybe you deleted your flash player files trying to make more space.Also hard drives are cheap buy another one, put it in and transfer files accross so you dont have a full drive slowing you down
ur windows system restore is takin up space also..on top of it VRAM! do a defrag %26 thn a disk clean up. remove sys rstore.thn restart.thn turn on again.!
''J2SE Runtime Enivornment'' thats 119 MB, can I delete it or is it important?Please help, low diskspace?
A HD problem is what comes to mind first if you only have 1mb left.. Do you get any errors? Do an analysis of the hd in the windows defrag program to see if anything odd is going on on there. Windows also has an error checking tool. Both can be accessed by right clicking on the drive and clicking the extra tab. Use more advanced tools if you have them.If it really is full, clicking on the software icon in your config menu and uninstalling unused programs would be the most obvious place to start. Or get a cleaning tool to see where all the space is going (easycleaner for example) and to find all files you don't want or need (like temp files). you generally need more then the 200mb you mention just for the windows swap file. A quick fix is often to allocate less space for windows system recovery, this is set very high by default and you generally don't use system restore points made months ago. To do this right click on the my computer icon and select the sytem recovery tab.Oh and j2se whatever I think is part of java which as far as I'm concerned is pretty usefull for running applications over the internet. I generally wouldn't recommend to manually delete anything if you're not sure what you are doing.Please help, low diskspace?
[QUOTE=''jm100'']Okay the comp keeps telling me I have like only 1 MB of space left (I don't know how I got there) but I've been trying to erase programs but things arent working. Anyways it says to free up to 200MB do you have any tips that could help? Also I have this thing called: ''J2SE Runtime Enivornment'' thats 119 MB, can I delete it or is it important?[/QUOTE]get this and ignore the message. this one works great and the others paid for. you can see exactly whats taking up so much space. but yeah first run a scandisk to see what happening.
[QUOTE=''ForlornHope''][QUOTE=''jm100'']Okay the comp keeps telling me I have like only 1 MB of space left (I don't know how I got there) but I've been trying to erase programs but things arent working. Anyways it says to free up to 200MB do you have any tips that could help? Also I have this thing called: ''J2SE Runtime Enivornment'' thats 119 MB, can I delete it or is it important?[/QUOTE]get this and ignore the message. this one works great and the others paid for. you can see exactly whats taking up so much space. but yeah first run a scandisk to see what happening.[/QUOTE]I prefer this http://www.win.tue.nl/sequoiaview/ it does the same job but looks a bit prettyer and it color codes the files which is quite useful for finding where you put a load of photos or mp3s
Okay I did chkdsk. f and r and nothing happened (well I went from 0 MB to 6MB). I don't know what to do! I think this may be affecting my performance (for exampe Youtube is not working and flash games etc.). So what do I do now? Do I use these programs?
Youtube and flash games wont work because maybe you deleted your flash player files trying to make more space.Also hard drives are cheap buy another one, put it in and transfer files accross so you dont have a full drive slowing you down
ur windows system restore is takin up space also..on top of it VRAM! do a defrag %26 thn a disk clean up. remove sys rstore.thn restart.thn turn on again.!
Zune help!
I need help with my zune. Well, the software (figures microsoft would have broken software)Anyway, everytime I sign in, it takes me to the help page. Ironic isn't it? It won't stop doing that, it just takes me to the help page no matter how I sign in.Also, I have a limited Halo 3 eidition Zune, however, the content was accidently formatted. Is their anywhere on the web where I can find it?Thanks in advance.carmex balm
Independents vs the big boys vs self bui ...
I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.Independents vs the big boys vs self bui ...
Only way to do it IMO is to build it yourself. It is usually much much cheaper to do it this way. You know what you are buying, you buy and get what you need for a lot less. You have warranties for all individual parts, and not to mention the satisfaction of building a computer yourself. Also building it yourself is usually a lot more future-proof than buying one. Independents vs the big boys vs self bui ...
At this point, the only company I'd probably buy a desktop computer from is from Apple.I've just about had it with the ineptitude of technical support from the mom-and-pop and the Tier 1 OEMs.I am generally a person that doesn't like calling for tech support to begin with unless it's something where I've run out of ways in which I could fix it myself... so when I call up for technical support, I've already exhausted all the usual options and need additional assistance.Thus, I find it personally offensive when I have to go through all said hoops all over again, giving out my name, account #, computer #, mother's maiden name, if I'd have sold my soul to the devil yet, etc. over an electronic answering service and then to have to do it all over again when I reach a living person. And then in spite of all that, to still have to run through the same stupid hoops that I'd already went through before calling! :evil:And the problem is that a lot of times, the problem could have been something that could be fixed in software, and that even when I discuss the problem in detail that some (computer illiterate) Joe Blow would have done, they're much more intent on trying to have me reformat/reinstall the OS instead of following steps that could have more appropriately solved the problem without having to have wiped my data. So a lot of times I find that they make me waste even more time, and then I end up losing a buttload of data each time.And if it's a hardware failure, they still try to have me go through all sorts of hoops anyway, when the problem is so readily evident. The worst was when I called and they wanted me to bring it in to a shop that was notorious for charging $$$-level ''service fees'' and hardly did any work when the problem could have easily been solved if they would have just RMA'd the proper part for a fraction of that kind of cost.It's been even worse now with companies like Dell outsourcing their phone support to foreign countries, because how do you expect to get service when neither side can effectively communicate with each other properly? :roll: :evil:Only time I've never had that degree of difficulty and frustration in dealing with a computer where'd something had gone wrong was with Apple. I'm sorry to say, but it's the truth... Apple was very punctual, very professional, and they didn't put me through a whole lot of crap to try and solve an issue on a computer... and it wasn't even my computer to begin with! I was just doing a friend a favor to check out something and with their support, I was able to get it back to working order pretty easy. Then again, they did buy AppleCare, so that probably had a bit to do with it. And even if I didn't have AppleCare, I could bring it in for warranty repair now that there's an Apple store not two blocks away from campus.
build yourself if you dont wana pay an arm and a leg.
[QUOTE=''danharr'']I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.[/QUOTE] if everything was equal then i recon most would get pre-built, well i would, (also if it was as easily upgraded as peronsally built ones), and you would get warranty for pre-built to.
Well overclocking wouldn't be the same, they usually do a shoddy job even if you tell them to install a heatsink, my friend at cyberpower they installed his waterblock so badly it does worse than the stock cooler, and he is not very happy with that. And they usually use low performance fans.
The only Big Brand name computer you should get is from Apple. from a Mom and Pop computer shop go to PC laptops (yes they sell desktops) they make good PCs, But over all you should build it. Its cheaper, And more costomizable.
[QUOTE=''danharr'']I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.[/QUOTE]You are bound to get a lot of opinions, but the truth is only you can know what the ''best'' way to go is, for YOU.Depends on your budget, your computer skills, and your interest in tinkering with PCs. For example:1. Let's say you can spend $10,000. If you have good computer skills and like to tinker, you can buy the best parts available and spend hours building, testing, improving and building a monster rig. Liquid cooling, custom case, etc. Something breaks, you can buy spare parts, afford to wait a few days to RMA defective parts, and don't mind troubleshooting your own PC.2. Let's say, again, you have $10,000. You have great computer skills, but don't like to tinker with PCs You have a wife, a job, other hobbies, and have a limited amount of time to spend on your PC. What little time you have, you rather spend it playing games. You rather configure something over the internet and have it delivered to your house already built. IF it breaks, you'd rather call someone else and make it THEIR problem while you go outside to play with your dog.As a general rule, a custom-built PC will afford you the ability to swap out the motherboard down the road. PCs from Dell and HP use proprietary motherboards that you can't upgrade with off-the-shelf boards from Newegg. If you are into motherboard upgrades, then Dell/HP is not for you.A Dell/HP will let you upgrade most other components (video card, memory, hard drives, etc.). If you get one of the higher-end models, you'll get a great performing machine with long term warranty with an option for onsite support. If you build it yourself you will have to content with component failures yourself, but the flexibility to pick and choose specific components may be worth it, to YOU.There is no ONE answer to this question, especially no one answer that someone else who doesn't know you, your interests, and your budget can give you. Read all the suggestions (the good ones and the silly ones), but in the end, don't believe there is only ONE right answer. Good luck!
Alright thanks to everyones opinions building one does sound cool though.
Self build is the only way to go for me.
Yeah Same. Only prebuilt are my Macs and you know why you cant buy the mac hardware
Self assembled P.C.'s are the only way to go.
Ya, I built My comp just a couple weeks ago and I didn't know jack squat about computers. If you're interested, just set aside a couple of hours and do some research about it. If it comes down to it, ask some peeps here they tend to be pretty knowledgable. Now not only do I know a lot about hardware, but I setup an awesome rig for $750. You'll learn a lot and you'll feel a lot more confident next time your computer goes crazy and you know how to fix it.
Build it yourself. You get more bang for your buck. Besides, HP, Dell, Compaq are absolutely atrocious.
I always build my systems. I actually enjoy searching for the best deals, going out to buy the parts and getting hands on. Plus I enjoy a good overclock.
Alright thanks guys now as for the operating system on a blank harddrive will I need the oem version of xp pro or will the plain out of the box xp pro version work?
build it yourself then you get exctly what you want
[QUOTE=''danharr'']Alright thanks guys now as for the operating system on a blank harddrive will I need the oem version of xp pro or will the plain out of the box xp pro version work?[/QUOTE]The normal one should work fine, an OEM version is only for new computers and in the case of vista is only one bit type the only advantage of oam over normal is that it is normally cheaper
[QUOTE=''danharr'']I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.[/QUOTE] Building yourself is the way to go if you know what you're doing. Damaged hardware is irritating especially when you damage it yourself.As for purchasing - well check out these websites... ibuypower.comCyberpowerinc.comThey build your PC to your specifications. I don't recomend dell, or anyother major manufacturer because they rip consumers off... Especially dell. Then again, if you're not looking for a serious gaming rig, check something out from Apple. My sister has an apple notebook. I think they call em' I-books or something. I own a PC and a Notebook (both windows). She used to use Windows OS as well, and she would complain about this and that. Now, she just does her work without bothering me. Even so, the you can run Windows XP on your Apple, so if you need Windows that badly, just get it for your apple.
Only way to do it IMO is to build it yourself. It is usually much much cheaper to do it this way. You know what you are buying, you buy and get what you need for a lot less. You have warranties for all individual parts, and not to mention the satisfaction of building a computer yourself. Also building it yourself is usually a lot more future-proof than buying one. Independents vs the big boys vs self bui ...
At this point, the only company I'd probably buy a desktop computer from is from Apple.I've just about had it with the ineptitude of technical support from the mom-and-pop and the Tier 1 OEMs.I am generally a person that doesn't like calling for tech support to begin with unless it's something where I've run out of ways in which I could fix it myself... so when I call up for technical support, I've already exhausted all the usual options and need additional assistance.Thus, I find it personally offensive when I have to go through all said hoops all over again, giving out my name, account #, computer #, mother's maiden name, if I'd have sold my soul to the devil yet, etc. over an electronic answering service and then to have to do it all over again when I reach a living person. And then in spite of all that, to still have to run through the same stupid hoops that I'd already went through before calling! :evil:And the problem is that a lot of times, the problem could have been something that could be fixed in software, and that even when I discuss the problem in detail that some (computer illiterate) Joe Blow would have done, they're much more intent on trying to have me reformat/reinstall the OS instead of following steps that could have more appropriately solved the problem without having to have wiped my data. So a lot of times I find that they make me waste even more time, and then I end up losing a buttload of data each time.And if it's a hardware failure, they still try to have me go through all sorts of hoops anyway, when the problem is so readily evident. The worst was when I called and they wanted me to bring it in to a shop that was notorious for charging $$$-level ''service fees'' and hardly did any work when the problem could have easily been solved if they would have just RMA'd the proper part for a fraction of that kind of cost.It's been even worse now with companies like Dell outsourcing their phone support to foreign countries, because how do you expect to get service when neither side can effectively communicate with each other properly? :roll: :evil:Only time I've never had that degree of difficulty and frustration in dealing with a computer where'd something had gone wrong was with Apple. I'm sorry to say, but it's the truth... Apple was very punctual, very professional, and they didn't put me through a whole lot of crap to try and solve an issue on a computer... and it wasn't even my computer to begin with! I was just doing a friend a favor to check out something and with their support, I was able to get it back to working order pretty easy. Then again, they did buy AppleCare, so that probably had a bit to do with it. And even if I didn't have AppleCare, I could bring it in for warranty repair now that there's an Apple store not two blocks away from campus.
build yourself if you dont wana pay an arm and a leg.
[QUOTE=''danharr'']I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.[/QUOTE] if everything was equal then i recon most would get pre-built, well i would, (also if it was as easily upgraded as peronsally built ones), and you would get warranty for pre-built to.
Well overclocking wouldn't be the same, they usually do a shoddy job even if you tell them to install a heatsink, my friend at cyberpower they installed his waterblock so badly it does worse than the stock cooler, and he is not very happy with that. And they usually use low performance fans.
The only Big Brand name computer you should get is from Apple. from a Mom and Pop computer shop go to PC laptops (yes they sell desktops) they make good PCs, But over all you should build it. Its cheaper, And more costomizable.
[QUOTE=''danharr'']I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.[/QUOTE]You are bound to get a lot of opinions, but the truth is only you can know what the ''best'' way to go is, for YOU.Depends on your budget, your computer skills, and your interest in tinkering with PCs. For example:1. Let's say you can spend $10,000. If you have good computer skills and like to tinker, you can buy the best parts available and spend hours building, testing, improving and building a monster rig. Liquid cooling, custom case, etc. Something breaks, you can buy spare parts, afford to wait a few days to RMA defective parts, and don't mind troubleshooting your own PC.2. Let's say, again, you have $10,000. You have great computer skills, but don't like to tinker with PCs You have a wife, a job, other hobbies, and have a limited amount of time to spend on your PC. What little time you have, you rather spend it playing games. You rather configure something over the internet and have it delivered to your house already built. IF it breaks, you'd rather call someone else and make it THEIR problem while you go outside to play with your dog.As a general rule, a custom-built PC will afford you the ability to swap out the motherboard down the road. PCs from Dell and HP use proprietary motherboards that you can't upgrade with off-the-shelf boards from Newegg. If you are into motherboard upgrades, then Dell/HP is not for you.A Dell/HP will let you upgrade most other components (video card, memory, hard drives, etc.). If you get one of the higher-end models, you'll get a great performing machine with long term warranty with an option for onsite support. If you build it yourself you will have to content with component failures yourself, but the flexibility to pick and choose specific components may be worth it, to YOU.There is no ONE answer to this question, especially no one answer that someone else who doesn't know you, your interests, and your budget can give you. Read all the suggestions (the good ones and the silly ones), but in the end, don't believe there is only ONE right answer. Good luck!
Alright thanks to everyones opinions building one does sound cool though.
Self build is the only way to go for me.
Yeah Same. Only prebuilt are my Macs and you know why you cant buy the mac hardware
Self assembled P.C.'s are the only way to go.
Ya, I built My comp just a couple weeks ago and I didn't know jack squat about computers. If you're interested, just set aside a couple of hours and do some research about it. If it comes down to it, ask some peeps here they tend to be pretty knowledgable. Now not only do I know a lot about hardware, but I setup an awesome rig for $750. You'll learn a lot and you'll feel a lot more confident next time your computer goes crazy and you know how to fix it.
Build it yourself. You get more bang for your buck. Besides, HP, Dell, Compaq are absolutely atrocious.
I always build my systems. I actually enjoy searching for the best deals, going out to buy the parts and getting hands on. Plus I enjoy a good overclock.
Alright thanks guys now as for the operating system on a blank harddrive will I need the oem version of xp pro or will the plain out of the box xp pro version work?
build it yourself then you get exctly what you want
[QUOTE=''danharr'']Alright thanks guys now as for the operating system on a blank harddrive will I need the oem version of xp pro or will the plain out of the box xp pro version work?[/QUOTE]The normal one should work fine, an OEM version is only for new computers and in the case of vista is only one bit type the only advantage of oam over normal is that it is normally cheaper
[QUOTE=''danharr'']I was wondering what most people feel is the best way to go for a new pc. As far as those personalized gaming rigs vs a dell or HP store bought. All things being equal ,overclocking and expansion slots etc, which would you guys invest in? Then once you decide out of those choices you then have the option of building one yourself. What would be the benefit of taking that road or the drawbacks? i'm really curious as to how you guys feel on new pc purchases.[/QUOTE] Building yourself is the way to go if you know what you're doing. Damaged hardware is irritating especially when you damage it yourself.As for purchasing - well check out these websites... ibuypower.comCyberpowerinc.comThey build your PC to your specifications. I don't recomend dell, or anyother major manufacturer because they rip consumers off... Especially dell. Then again, if you're not looking for a serious gaming rig, check something out from Apple. My sister has an apple notebook. I think they call em' I-books or something. I own a PC and a Notebook (both windows). She used to use Windows OS as well, and she would complain about this and that. Now, she just does her work without bothering me. Even so, the you can run Windows XP on your Apple, so if you need Windows that badly, just get it for your apple.
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