Recent content by aragon127

I'm updating my HTPC, an Asus p5Q-pro that runs Vista, will be running WIN7. I currently have 4x 1TB Samsung Spinpoint drives in there. I occasionally run out of space (usually temporarily on Sundays), so I figured I'd install a new drive for the OS. I'm considering 2 options: A Hitachi...

I have the Xigmatek in an Antec P182 case with a Q6600 on a P5Q Pro mobo. I have it mounted so the fan blows out (through the heatsink) the top of the P182. I have the voltage set to 1.265 and run at 3Ghz. I idle at 28-30 and the top temperature I've seen is 47 during prime 95 (only ran for...

Why would 1080P look better than 1080i if you're playing it at 1080i? Are many blu-ray movies actually using the increased bitrate? HDTV standard is up 20mbit, while Blu-Ray is up to 40mbit, but I'm not sure what the usage is.

I recently did a mid to upper range build with good components. I spent about the same as you, but I had more recycled parts. For reference here's what I got: 3x1TB Samsung Spinpoint HDD - $270 Asus P45Q Pro w/2GB Ram (need to upgrade) - $80 Antec p180 & 650 Truepower Trio -$150 Intel...

I can confirm that Arcsoft TotalMedia works great. I've never once had it crash my computer.

I only have a 1080i TV, but I got hooked on Blu-Ray recently (there goes all my money. Now I need 10 1TB HD's). I would have told you that the difference was minimal a few weeks ago, but now I'd tell you it's significant, even at only 1080i. At 1080p it's no contest. I've even noticed that...

Ha. No contact information listed either. Privacy policy is blank. Looks like they spent about 10 minutes on the site design. Buying here's asking for a trouble. They don't even bother to register a domain name. *Danger* *Danger*

Ok, I always considered myself a very adept computer user. I've built about 6 computers and never had any problems at all. About a year ago I built an HTPC and loved it. It worked fine for about 8 months, but around September I began having problems. I've done everything I could but I can't...

I have to RMA my MOBO and need to remove the cpu. I will be putting it back in the replacement MOBO so I don't need to remove the CPU cooler unless I have to. The cooler is a Zalman 7000B. What is the proper method of doing this so I don't bend the pins? When I installed the cpu cooler my cpu...

I had to mod an Antec Oveture to fit an Enermax 535W PSU that it clearly wasn't designed for. It works fine, except for a bit of wiring mess. Only problem is there was no way I could get the screw holes in the overture case to line up with the holes on the PSU. With the way the PSU is stuck...

Sounds like you may have a bad PSU. Try testing it out. I have the Antec Rev 1. It's quiet as can be, but it has a lower power PSU in it. it's also hot as a microwave.

Nevermind. It wasn't a hardware problelm. Nvidia firewall issue.

After a multitude of problems, including a fried vidcard, a cpu with broken pins and a dead Northbridge fan I got a new cpu, a new vidcard and put some generic passive cooler on the NB. The vidcard was fixed, but after a few second in Windows I get a BSOD saying "an attempt was made to...

I knew I should have looked into it more before ordering a new processor. Think it'd be worth my time to pay $30 to repair and then ebay it? I doubt I'd get much for $200 repaired CPU. Too bad I can't just buy a dual-cpu socket 939 board.

Not sure what I'm doing with the CPU. Interested in it? I bought OEM this time around. I'll also remember to be much more careful with removing the heat sink next time.