Recent content by Vandillo

The Coolmaster Hyper XT was only an additional $34 so I included it in this potential build just incase I ever do try some overclocking. In all, the build has OC potential... I would just have to educate myself quite a bit first. I'm still torn however about the graphics card. I'm no longer...

I’ve been reading that some people are having issues with fan noise on their graphics cards. Additionally, some are blaming Vista driver issues causing their fans to run continuously regardless of whether or not playing games (also even when turning off Aero effects). I’m looking at trying to...

I’m getting ready to purchase an AVADirect build and I’m torn about which graphic card to get. I know that the majority of people on this forum are pc enthusiasts and gamers so have somewhat of a bias towards the 8800 series cards. However, I am not an enthusiastic gamer (actually, I rarely...

Thanks again for the advise. I’ve thought about a DX10 card but it does add a bit to the cost of the machine. I’m really not a gamer, and with a baby now, I doubt I will become one any time soon. Still to “future proof” my computer (and to enjoy the bells and whistles...

Thanks for the input. Alternate (cheaper) ram options include: (noting the savings from the previously selected OCZ ram) • Minus $19.20 - CORSAIR, 2GB (2 x 1GB) XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHz CL5 (5-5-5-12) SDRAM 240-pin DIMM, Non-ECC • Minus $100.80 - CRUCIAL, 2GB (2 x 1GB)...

Hi, new to the forum here and certainly too naive to try to build my own computer at home. Therefore, going with an AVA Direct build. I’m not a gamer, but I want to run Vista with all the bells and whistles, anticipate some video processing (digital home movies, etc for my new baby), don’t...