Recent content by iv939

I've tinkered with this laptop @ Microcenter and it was pretty damn amazing. Very solid design..doesn't feel cheap like most other Acers. The screen is massive at 18.4" but looks great. Overall a great buy IMO.

I'm actually quite happy with my 9800GTX+ performance. For the few games that I play once in an odd while it does fine on a single monitor @ 2048x1152 resolution. I'm trying to keep the PC energy efficient and heat expenditure down so figured the 5770 is my best bet considering it outperforms...

At some of those prices wouldn't it be better to just buy both 5770s XXX editions and sell one off? Perhaps keep both.

I still want opportunity to play some games in future and want at least 5770 power. Should I wait for 6000 series cards and get the 6870? Idk their prices.

I have 3 23" Samsung 2343BWX monitors that run at 2048x1152 resolution each..I can only use two of them with my 9800gtx+ thought. I am considering buying 2x XFX 5770 XXX for $210 from a fellow member in order to run all 3. I might just keep one, sell the other and use displayport cable to feed...

Monitors are about 11lbs each so those arms are fine. Wonder how a dual arm + a single would look on my desk..has anyone done this before? Or would it be better to just run 3 singles?

I was wondering where I could find a CHEAP 3 monitor arm. I have 3 Samsung 2343BWX 23" monitors and the stand take up too much desk space. I want a single arm that holds all three but wish not to spend the ridiculous prices that I see everywhere for these. My budget is somewhere in-between...

Ah for those cards kind of suck. You won't be able to fully enjoy them. I would say at least get a 7800GT, you can find those next to free these days and it was a very good card back in the day.

Thanks for replies guys, I'm open to more expensive subwoofers as long as they can bump without sound like crap car audio.

Hey guys, ok well I asked for advice here some time ago and purchased the Z-5500's and they are not all that great. Saved some money and decided to get a legit system for my PC. This is my sound card that I just purchased: HT Omega Claro Plus+...

I'll sell you mine for $200 + shipping :) TBH Z-5500 get blown out of the water by BX5A's and pretty much most home theater systems.

My friend go a pair of BX5A's last week coupled with a sub. After listening to his system play music then coming home to listen to music on my Z-5500, it's depressing.

Thanks, those are more aesthetically appealing than the rest. Looking to probably sell my current Z-5500 system and get studio monitors and good sub in near future. Should have taken the advice from others about the "muddy" bass. Edit: Wish those that you posted where active :S. Not looking...

So true, luckily I only paid $175 for my Z-5500 system. I still feel somewhat ripped off :S If you live in an apartment building, they are probably worst choice of speakers. Either way, steer clear of them. Z-5500 Owner here.

The BX5A's are already internally amplified, the sub has its own plate amp. Even then the z-5500 subwoofer has split-end connectors and uses standard speaker wire, not RCA cables.