Recent content by Bossy573

I absolutely love the Fractual Design R4. It is roomy, it is very quiet and it just looks great. The build quality is spectacular for $100.00.

I just got that case and it is fantastic. You'll love it. Have fun with the new PC!

Re-loaded the drivers again and the problem seems to be gone. I cannot believe how much faster and quieter this machine is than my old rig. :)

Thanks. surprised that the mark-up would be so dramatic down there.

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Thanks. The only problem I've had so far is sometimes when I boot up I don't get an internet connection. I reboot and then it connects. I re-installed the adapter drivers but the situation persists. I looked at the Intel Gigabit connection manager but I'll be damned if I know what it all means...

Well folks, the thing is built and up and running. Many thank to those who were kind enough to offer advice - all of it was spot on and a huge help. The SSD-HDD deal was easy as pie. I just have to remember to install software to the proper location. Easily the most problem free build I have...

If I didn't have to work tomorrow, I'd be building it right now. :) The box is a lot bigger than I thought it would be (honestly, the size of the box for the CPU cooler is absolutely ridiculous - it is huge!) Will let you know as soon as I get 'er done.

Not sure if it is my place to chime in, but I'm building a new system with this a Fractual "silent" case. UPS just delivered it about an hour ago as a matter of fact. Bought it because it looks awesome and is supposed to be quiet. I'll let you know what I see/ hear when I get it put together...

Yes, you are correct. The SSD is the boot drive. First time I have ever set a PC up like this. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this. My PC knowledge is strictly pedestrian. I know some "whats" but almost nothing of "why." Have already started looking into your suggestions above. Wish...

Well, finally got up the nerve and pulled the trigger on this. Made a couple of changes. 1. Switched out the Crucial M4 SSD for a Samsung 830 128 GB SSD. Saved $25.00 due to a sale price. 2. Switched out the Seagate HDD for a WD Black - same specs. Reviews seem to indicate the WD is slightly...

Thanks. Your (and the others who contributed) help is appreciated. Just seems like so much money. Worth it I guess. The PC is pretty much the prime entertainment device in the house. Might as well have a good one.

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge ($219.00) MSI Z77A-GD55 LGA 1155 ($139.00) COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus ($30.00) Kingston HyperX Blu Red Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 ($79.00)** Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE ($100.00) Seagate Barracuda...

$1,300.00 shipped. Sleep on it tonight, make changes and order tomorrow, have it to build this Saturday. Many thanks. Any further suggestions from anyone, please let me know. :)

Did some reading and I'm going with the MSI board instead. The RAM recommendation based on known quality issues? Howzabout these: G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C10D-16GAO