Recent content by Iron Ace

I am changing mobos to add an AGP card instead of using the built in for a little better gaming options. I foresee just going back to the old mobo for now with the possibility of a re-install later

I remember this now, heh. No, my wife has too many apps installed so swapping the boards back out will save her time but not me. :P Thanks for that link digital_exhaust, I'll give that a spin.

It boots from a CD, so this is Windows XP being a bitch about the changes. Assuming I don't want to re-install the OS, do I just nuke the MBR?

I just changed out the MB on the wife's computer and after the BIOS POSTs and where HD access is supposed to start for the OS, I get a blinking cursor. The computer is an HP that I switched out the MB for an Intel 845GE, specifically D845GEG2-BO-R. Using built in video has same result as using a...

I think the most simple solution (and best) is to get a new friend. Friendship is about trust and respect, and if he's not going to do either with you then he's not a good friend. </Dr. Phil>

Freezer bath sounds risky, but that's up for you to decide if it's worth it. Condensation is a big risk obviously. If you still have a lot of data to retieve then you might need to keep it cool longer. Stopping and starting it repeatedly with several trips to the freezer is a possibility...

The freezer trick is not a joke, I have used this a few times personally. Only needs maybe 30 mins in there. Never thought to try a hammer, not sure I would recommend that...

PSUs are still overkill, even for future SLI. Try this one: Corsair HX Series CMPSU-620HX 620W Power Supply Retail Cheaper over at ZZF: Corsair HX Series CMPSU-620HX 620W Power Supply Retail For HD, Seagate is always good: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular...

All right so the Corsair HX620 it is, didn't realize it was cheaper than the Seasonic currently so that's a win-win. enginurd, that RAM looks good I shouldn't need anything more than that for an E4300. Thanks for the link, I had seen it before and noticed a lack of info on the new G.Skill sticks.

Good stuff there GTA3mobster, thanks for the tips. Where does one get a NewEgg promo code BTW? :D I was looking at the Geil RAM also, just don't know anything about them vs. G.Skill's excellent rep. Might go that route to save a bit. Been reading bad things about Rosewill PSUs. There's a...

Any other opinions on the PSU? I have heard of people using a 500W just fine for SLI rigs. I figured 600W would be safe and anything more would be overkill. As for the RAM I saw that one and noticed the 5-5-5-15 timings vs the 4-4-4-12 timings on the ones I am looking at. I'm not totally sure...

I don't know how to get my computer wishlist to link easily from Newegg so here's a copy and paste. Notice the lack of CPU, I am currently planning on an E4300 waiting to see if I have enough tax return money and hopefully the price on the CPU will be down by then. :p I am going to OC the CPU...

I finally registered after being a long time reader for some help from you all. This is primariIy for a gaming rig. I need it sooner rather than later since my ancient system died. I am trying to keep around a $1300 budget for a CPU, PS, case, MB, RAM, vid card and HDD. So far I am looking at...