Recent content by Grindylu

I'm trying to install the mentioned cooler in an ASUS M2NPV-VM but it absolutely refuses to fit. The problem is that when I follow the cooler's instructions to push the lever down then out, it doesn't push the brackets low enough to snap onto the mounting tabs on the CPU, no matter how hard I...

As the title states, I'm wondering what card I could put in and not have my videocard be the limiting factor in gaming performance. I don't expect to be able to run SLI 8800s, but how high can I go before the CPU becomes the limiting factor and not the video card?

I'm planning on putting together a cheap upgrade for my system, based around http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductComboList.asp?ItemNo=N82E16819103036&Subcategory=343&PageSize=10&SortField=0&Page=1]this new 65nm AMD 3600+ The new chip is only available as part of a combo however, hence my...

My trusty old Athlon 2500 finally gave up the ghost, and now that I'm finally forced to upgrade, I'm looking at the ASRock 775Dual-VSTA with a low-end Conroe. I like the 775Dual because it lets me avoid having to upgrade my existing DDR ram and x1300 AGP card while offering a clear upgrade path...