Recent content by fnwc

Hey thanks, that is very helpful.

I didn't know that. Can someone point me to a resource as to why this isn't true? What is fundamentally different between monitors and TVs that causes this? At any rate, I ended up getting the Panasonic L37E3 LED LCD, and it's fast. I'm still having some issues getting slightly blurred text...

Ok, so I recently bought a 37" Vizio E371VA to use as a computer monitor and discovered the dreaded "blurry text" syndrome, not to mention I could only get Windows 7 to recognize it as a 60 Hz display (I think I figured this out -- it turns out I'm running a single link DVI cable). I think I...

Here's an update on my build. I finally got around to putting it together --- I wanted to wait for the 4750 to see its performance compared to the 200 series of graphics cards. For the price, it performs well compared to the 260. I ended up going with AVA Direct, as I couldn't resist their...

By the way, what is the 4870x2? Is that like the 9900GX2 where it's running in Crossfire on a single card?

Wonder why you think it will take so long? I'm delaying my build to get a 1gb 4870, but maybe I'll just get impatient and waste some money on the 280. $300 isn't that much money if I have to wait a month.

You have to isolate the problem. Borrow a working monitor and plug that in --- you'll have to play with it for awhile and see if you can replicate the issue. You can try replacing the graphics card if that doesn't work, although I'd use a card that uses the same unified driver as you...

I've seen Asus announce this: http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8057&Itemid=34. I assume that the 4870 1gb version is going to be released soon. I'm waiting for the 4870 1GB, although I wonder if this is necessary. In what scenarios will the 1GB version be...

Are they planning on a 4870 1GB version? I haven't seen any mention of this....

By the way, if you want something to manage MP3s, nothing beats Helium Music Manager.

Hmmm here's a 5.1 system that I think is a mic passthrough, at least that is what the reviewer thinks: http://aphnetworks.com/reviews/logitech_g51/2. Also if you look here: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/3549&cl=us,en and click on the specifications...

I'm looking for advice on what 2.1 speakers might exist that have a microphone and headphone pass-through on the speakers. I've seen some specs on speakers that say 3.5 input or auxillary input... is this the same thing as the mic pass through? It's kind of a pain on my decade old Boston...

Just. Wow. I don't have anything other to add other than the fact that Heather's professionalism is the only reason Puget is on my list of potential builders for the machine I'm planning right now.

I think I might be going for a single card solution right now, which means a P35 motherboard. By your suggestion, I'm looking at the Abit IP35 Pro. For the video card I'm thinking of just going all the way and getting a 9800X2, but I've heard it runs quite hot (hot enough to heat the entire...

I'll keep everyone appraised and send some pics when I'm done with the process. Thanks.