Recent content by Drist

It's not exactly the same issue as me but I believe this will fix the issue. You basically will have to change the ini and get your monitors hex code using the instructions in this thread. I know it's ugly but it fixed my HDMI issues. Verncat05 has the ones I used. Evga Forum Thread

Yes a 120mm is right behind the processor. The air coming out of the case is warm at best. Also the heatsink is pretty cold when you touch it. I guess I'm just being paranoid. Maybe your right and I should just relax and enjoy my new system :). A temp in the 50s on avg doesn't seem bad...

I did my first OC recently and was able to get my E8400 to 4Ghz on 3.7v (440FSB). My problem is my temps seem a bit high. From Core Temp I'm seeing 48/45 on idle and 64/58 on full load. It never goes past those thresholds and they stay steady. I have tried to redo my thermal paste by using less...

@enginurd, Thanks for that post. That review does make it sound like an excellent value. The nice thing about the PSU is they bundle with the stacker case which looks very nice. I'm thinking the feedback I'm getting is based on some of the other models. NewEgg reviews seem to be fairly positive...

Thanks for the advice. I have revised it a bit based on some ideas from others. I am going Vista 64 as well as I have a Westinghouse L2410NM 24 which I love. I do realize Crossfire is a bit limited but kinda hope with the rumors of future ATI cards that it will become standard and more used for...

It has been a long time since I built and have been wanting to get back into it. Here is my build I came up with after a lot of research and reading. I played with the idea of seeing what Nvidia does with their new card and MB chipset but haven't been impressed with some of the SLI boards out...