Recent content by dannitohoot

Problem solved. Checked the gigabyte website for supported processors. The processor I have is listed.

I wanted to make sure, before I took anything out of the box... That I'm not gonna fry my processor before I even use it. Here's the CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116070 Here's the mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338...

I'm using an ATI HD 3850 on my build... For the first few months, I had no problems and it could handle anything I threw at it. I even started using dual monitor. About a month and a half ago, I alt+tab 'd out of a game and the display blacked out for a moment and then when it came back on...

thanx tons! I'll probly save up for all my new ram and both video cards w the mobo when I get it. The only reason I wanna do this now, is cause I'll be workin extra hours and makin extra cash for the next couple of months.

So I put together a new comp and I realized I've made a silly mistake... I didn't leave any room for upgrading. Its running smooth now, but I'd like to possible get a new mobo that gives me more options for the future (i.e. More RAM slots, dual gpu slots, etc.) If I decide to swap out...

So here's what diggin around has helped us find... ZOTAC N73USupreme LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7150 / nForce 630i HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $79 ^not sure about this brand either Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - $200...

I recently got a new comp and my friend put Vista on it. Obviously, I have to activate it within so many days, etc. I'm lookin to cheat the system and save money on this. I can get a student discount on the Vista upgrade. It's full price for the OEM. Can I buy the upgrade and use that...

BTW, thanx for catching the IDE/SATA mixup. Got that fixed. I'm pretty sure that the budget does include tax and shipping.

Lookin at MSI mobos. Don't know anything about MSI. Is it a good brand? Found an open box one for 49 that has good specs. Other notes... I converted him over to Intel. He's lookin at the one previously recommended as well as possibly an E8400 Wolfdale. He also wants a mobo he can upgrade to...

I'm helpin my bro put together a new comp. Here's what he's lookin at... ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6400CZBOX G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2...

Thanx for the help... it was awesome. Part of the reason I chose that case is because of the fact that it had 4 fans... it also has the storage compartment on the bottom. The other reason is because the front USB ports aren't squished together. That shit always annoys me. With the 2 large fans...

I figured the 4 fans would work great... any other ideas on that?

Here's the list with a different PSU. Stickin with the previous video card and 4G Ram. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Processor - $209.99 GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard - $64.99 SeaSonic SS-500ES ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 500W Power Supply - OEM...

Rebates are an option... I'd still have to look at them though, cuz I do have a breaking point. I'm thinking that the 4G of RAM can be upgraded to DDR 1000 further down the line. I'm liking what I have so far. My greatest concern is the PSU. If that goes out, I'd be pretty bummed.

I'm tryin to keep the parts I buy under 600. I'm buyin a video card separate. It's a HD 3850 512MB. Here's a list of the other parts: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Processor - $209.99 GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard - $64.99 Thermaltake...