i just realized that that mobo wont work with the LIAN LI PC-V351B Black MicroATX case that i really wanted to get. i want to keep the form factor small. is there another deal on there with a micro atx mobo? i really want a case with that form factor, i really dont want to build a tower.
i was looking at tom's hardware and i like the saphire hd 6850 that danny suggested. i need to decide on a psu now. i really could use some good suggestions guys i know absolutely nothing about power supplys. keep in mind that i probably will be upgrading in the next two years.
ok so i think iv decided to go in a different direction with my build. ill be getting some christmas money so that will help with the costs. im going to kick it up some and go with the i5-2500, i wont be overclocking so i dont need the 2500k. i found this deal on newegg. is this combo a good...
Very good advice on all parts. How about that psu? I'm contents with the wattage of it. I will eventually upgrade this build and I need to make sure the power supply could support a more powerful gpu. Is there one a bit more expensive or more powerful you'd suggest? How about a particular ssd?
Thank you for the response Danny.
1) im not sure what you mean about not having a case? do you mean just having everything attached to the mobo sitting in the open? i definitelly dont want that. i really would like a case similar to the one that i posted because it will be an htpc as well as a...
HTPC / Gaming rig on a budget, noob needs help please!
Hey guys so iv been on Hardforums for a long time but havent actually built a computer in about 8 years. My mission is to build an HTPC, that can double as a mid range gaming rig. I am a college student as well so I am on a budget, id like...
im not sure what the model number is, the hdd is pretty old its a 500gb western digital but it still works well enough for now. that build looks pretty nice but i was leaning towards intel rather then amd is there a reason to go amd?
hey guys so im a student and im pretty broke but i do have some bday money at my disposal right now, my old rig just failed im not sure whats wrong with it but when i try to reformat it keeps failing to install parts of windows. i havent really looked into whats out right now because this is...
Whats up guys, so i have my 500 gb hd that has xp installed on it, lately the OS has been acting up, so i need to format. I have a 500gb external that i can use to transfer my files to. Im just wondering how long this would take with usb... Or if you guys have any suggestions on how to do it...
yah im just worried im kinda short on cash right now and if this thing fails im gonna be out $130 i was reading newegg reviews and they say even after they update the firmware it craps out. just so im clear when you guys say flash you mean update firmware right?
hey guys so i just picked up the 1.5 tb internal hard drive from seagate. the price was very good only $140 with tax. iv been reading reviews on newegg however and a lot of people are complaining that they are failing. i bought this thing retail from fry's not oem like they have on newegg. im...
i like that case a lot danny it looks much better then the apevia case, and theres no way i would use that crappy power supply from the apevia case i think ill go with that case
sorry danny im gonna be using xp for a little while longer, and im not really sure what u mean by what do i need in a motherboard, i just need the basics like on board sound
ok sorry for being so vague on this guys but heres the answer to your questions. as far as the case goes i guess my heart isnt completely set on that case, but my current build is an apevia case and it has been great over the 6 years iv used it. no i dont plan on using that garbage gpu. i...
ya i recently started watching its always sunny and i love it!!! its pretty much a copy of curb your enthusiasm but im tired of waiting for the next season of curb so this is really a good alternative. only problem is newzbin stopped hosting it so im kinda not sure where to get it
hey guys so my athlon 3500+ has done ok for a while as my htpc but its time for something new so i can do 1080p. im lookin to build a system for about 300-350. i could put something together myself but the problem is whenever i try to make a build on my own i always end up spending more then i...
another cool show that you guys might not know about is called "the real hustle" its on bbc, these 3 people do real life scams in public places and then they give them their money back they say the point of it is so you learn how to save yourself from these scams but i think its cool just...
great suggestions guys.
i was thinking about checking out chuck, 24, mad men, house, the unit, and the shield.
i already watch scrubs, american dad, mythbusters, dirty jobs, man vs wild, that 70's show, just forgot to mention them.
im not so much into sitcoms the only one i really watched was...
so sorry if this is the wrong section for this topic, or just the wrong forum in general but i generally get good advice from hardforums so i thought id ask. if this isnt the right place a bump or a delete is ok. the seasons just ended on most of the shows i watch so im looking for a new show to...
i mean i im not a huge multi tasker im a pretty big gamer, and yes i plan on using this comp for about 4-5 years. but im confused since the quad core is 2.4 ghz and the dual core is 3.0 which is really faster? i know in the past when i bought my amd 3500+ i kept hearing that an amd 1.4 ghz...
i actually started wondering since im paying 160 for the dual core processor would it make sense to pay 20 dollars more and get the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600? there isnt a combo deal with the motherboard but maybe i could get a slightly cheaper motherboard to compensate for that? what do you guys...
i was curious why you picked that heatsink i am thinking of using this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003 in my build and im on a tight budget and the one your pointing out is cheaper