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    My Rig Doesn't Work: BSOD at Windows Splash

    Hi, i recently set up a rig, but every timei run my computer in normal mode, it BSOD and restarts. However, I can run it in safe mode. Can you guys help me check for compatibility issues or if there is a problem with the ahrdware. Here is my rig: CPU: AMD Phenom II x3 710...
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    HELP! My (good) system is EXTREMELY laggy

    My system is currently EXTREMELY laggy to the point where I can not even watch videos. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, and what I can do. Please help me! I've ran several tests already, but I can run more if people are willing to help me. Problems I have noticed: -Windows...
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    I want to play video game console on my monitor. Please help

    OK. I just bought a 22 inch Emprex monitor from Fry's. I haven't tested it out yet, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it. In the interest of saving space in my dorm room, I was hoping to play video game consoles and maybe watch TV with it (watching TV is not really important to me, I can...
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    Playing PS2 through eVGA 8800gts?

    Hi, I'm in college right now and I don't really want to buy a TV. How would I go about playing PS2 and other consoles on my computer monitor? I skimmed through some info, and some say they play it through the video card? I have an eVGA 8800gts 320MB, but I don't want to use it if I don't have...
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    Clicking hard drive! HELP

    My new seagate hard drive started clicking after an improper shutdown. I'm not sure how to catergorize this clicking, so I'll describe it. Every 2-3 seconds, a round of 3 clicks occur, but only when I am actively using the HDD. it's not the normal loading sound, because it is extremely loud...
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    Gigabyte FSB no sound

    Right now I connected HD audio cord to the F_AUDIO pins on my motherboard, the p35-DS3R. The audio cable on the case has a 10 pin connector labled HD audio, a 10 pin connector labled AC97, Currently, I have installed the HD audio drivers from realtek, but there is still no reaction when I plug...
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    No internet connection with P35-DS3R

    I can't get on the internet with my Gigabyte DS3R. Please help me if you know what I am dealing with. Here is what I did after I installed my OS. I plugged in the ethernet cord into the appropriate slot I installed the realtek ethernet driver on the Gigabyte disk I restarted and made...
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    Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme help

    Edit- Thanks for the previous replies. Now my main question is: 2. Is the thermal paste that comes with the Thermalright ultra safe to use on the CPU? Is it recommended to use thermal paste? I don't want to void any warranties or anything Hi, I've been around this forum asking tons of...
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    Several Questions about P35-DS3R

    Solved: Solved New Question: Which screws should I be using to screw in my motherboard to the spacers?? I don't remember this motherboard coming with any screws, so which screws should I be using? Just for reference, I have a CoolerMaster Centurino 532 1. My CoolerMaster case has a...
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    Which way should I point my fans for best results

    I have a CoolerMaster Centurino 532 which looks like this from the side: Most of this diagram is 2D, but I have a side fan too (originally a useless air duct) Which direction should I set the fans to blow to insure good airflow? Side note: This case has pores all over the front cover...
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    8800GTS loose in PCI-E ?

    Ok, this is actually my first time installing a video card by myself. So please take it easy on the comments. Here's my problem: i have an 8800GTS that fits too loosely in my pci-e slot.I can actually wiggle the card while is it in the slot. This is a picture to make this thread less...
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    Was the waiting game worth it?

    I really should be posting this at SD, but I figured there's a lot more hardware knowledgeable people here. OK, here's my story: starting 8/11/07(right after Q6600 price drop and the $20 newegg/paypal deal), I started purchasing parts from different stores, trying to look for the best deals I...
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    Please help me select a fan

    This is for my Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme: S-Flex, Yate Loon LED , Normal Yate Loon ? I'm not worried about lifespan I know that S-flex fans last longer than Yate Loons, but that doesn't really matter to me, since the price of 1 s-flex is 3x the price of yate loon. I might as well...
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    Hard drive benchmarking program?

    Hi, I just bought a retail SATAII 500gb drive from circuit city for $95. I thought it was a decent deal, but now I'm concerned, because when I bought it, it was the last drive and it on the WRONG shelf. Anyways, I'm concerned that this drive is damaged, are there any programs I can use to...
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    Need help with new quad core system!

    I actually have a few questions dealing with OSes, Drivers, and software, so I posted this here to avoid making multiple threads. This is mostly about hardware compatibility after all. If this is not OK, please move my thread. Thank you. Ok, I'm almost finished building my computer and I have...
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    can 520HX power my build?

    I just started builing a computer and I'm not sure if this PSU will power my build. It came highly suggested to me, but now I'm a bit worried. I bought it flast week or $80 after rebates and google checkout at buy.com. Instead of listing my build, I'll list what I expect my computer to have...
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