Recent content by jono80

well all the parts came in today.. I have decided to sell everything but the case and processor to my buddy.. so now im going to put together a better system for myself. I should of researched a little better before i bought this stuff.. so im going to pick out some new hardware and post...

Ive already ordered this.. I know the 760G will not decode HD if i read right.. but having the ATI 4670 video card should make up for that right? or am i wrong here.. i dont know much about htpcs.. I just build a new desktop computer which is an evga x58, i7 920, ati 5870, 12gig ram and love...

Im building this system. I will be using Win7 w/ WMC. System consists of: 1 x CPU AMD|ATH II X2 250 AM3 3.0G RT - Retail 1 x HD 500G|WD WD5001AALS % - OEM 1 x MB MSI|760GM-E51 760G RT - Retail 1 x PSU OCZ|OCZ550FTY 550W RT - Retail 1 x VGA SAPPHIRE|100296HDMI HD4670 R -...

Yeah im ready to see how long it takes to install windows 7 on the SSD.. I ordered a 3pin extension for the corsair pump plug b/c i dont like how it looks going over the ram either.. so i can hide that a little better..

Most of my parts came in.. Im waiting on the video card.. but here is how it sits as of right now.. im happy with it.. i need to send the dvd driv back b/c they sent me an IDE drive instead of a SATA. I prob wasnt paying attention when i ordered it though... Video card should be here monday.

i saw a couple on ebay but id rather buy from a retail online store.. something about buying a 600-700 video card on ebay turns me away.. ha

Im in the market for a 5970 but i can not find anyone that has one in stock.. i have a new computer built with no video card in it :( Anyone know where i can find a 5970??

i ended up going with a 60gig OCZ Vertex Turbo SSD for my OS and just a samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb for my program files.. I didnt order my parts today but i am waiting to see if newegg gets a 5970 in stock in the next couple days.. if so i will go with that video card. and if they dont ill...

changed the 1000HX to the 750HX power supply. My initial plans were to build 2 gtx 275s or 285s so the 1000hx would of been better for that im guessing.. with one video card i believe the 750hx will be enough

Here is an updated list of my cart at newegg.. LITE-ON Black 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98 LightScribe Support - Retail Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000...

I think im going to replace the 2 275's for 1 5870 now.. No overclocking. As far as games.. i will play dirt 2 and MW2. which will not be played that often.. mostly i will be doing video editing and picture editing.. So i will need the hard drive space.. Ive been thinking of...

I havnt bought anything yet.. I was planning on ordering everything monday morning.

Im fixing to build a new pc.. let me know what u think of the parts i have picked out and if you have any suggestions or changes i would appreciate it.. PC will be used for photo editing, some video editing, and occasionally some games.. I know i have went a little over board on components but i...