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I'm looking to replace my current 2 GTX 670 cards with a 980 Ti. The SLI cards were a stupid decision as even though they are blowers, they generate so much heat that I need to keep my side case off (probably partly due to having no space between the slots lol), and I don't want to make a...

I'm upgrading my i7 930@4GHz to an x5670 and looking for at least a 4GHz clock. I currently have a Megahalems Rev B with 2 Akasa Apache 120mm fans and was wondering if it was worth me upgrading my heatsink? At one point I was thinking of going for an AIO cooler (something like the H80i) but...

I'm a bit new to networking so please bear with me. I have a home server which I'm running a few services on that I'd like to be able to access from the net, and I have a single static IP with my own domain. What I'd like to do is to restrict these services to certain hostnames. Let's say I...

I have a triple monitor setup, and play some games only on the middle monitor. With the 301.42 drivers I have my cards set to span, with desktop windows management enabled. With every other game when I set it to the resolution of 1 monitor, it simply fullscreens them on the middle monitor only...

First off sorry if this has been asked before, seems like something that would have been but I couldn't find anything. How does the Vertex 3 120GB MAX IOPS perform compared to the standard 240GB version? I'm looking to put one in my laptop and 240GB seems excessive. Anandtech says here that...

I'm currently running 2 GTX 460s in SLI and am running a triple monitor setup for work, but I play games on a single screen (I don't like the way surround/eyefinity is implemented and prefer a single display, also the higher fps). Since SLI can only run 2 cards, I find that whenever I want to...

I'm creating a home server and am looking for something that has good airflow and good dust filters (priorities), as well as good sound insulation (less of a priority), a cheaper alternative to the P182 I use for my desktop. I want to shove it in a corner and not have to maintain it all the...

I just got an X-Fi Titanium to find that it doesn't have mic boost (doesn't have a mic amp?) so am thinking of return it for an Auzentech Forte. Before I do, I just wanted to make sure that it has a mic boost feature? Also, are there any other major differences between the 2 cards?

I have an X-Fi Titanium PCI-E which stupidly lacks microphone boost, so if possible I'm thinking of enabling my onboard audio and using the mic through that instead. Is it possible to have both on at the same time and have my X-Fi set as default? Thought I'd ask before I get into a driver mess.

I brought a preoverclocked i7 930 bundle with a Gigabyte X58A-UD3R and a Megahalems cooler (it came preinstalled), and found it arrived with the top-right corner bent like this: Bigger Pic I've managed to screw it into the case by forcing the corner slightly, and there doesn't seem to...

Does anyone know how quiet the Corsair AX850 PSUs are? I'm looking to replace my Seasonic S12 Energy Plus 650W for a new build, and can't wait for the X-850. I'd like the system to be pretty quiet. I'll be reusing my P182 but changing all the case fans for Scythe Slipstream 1200rpm and a...

I'm looking to upgrade from the rig in the sig to an i7 930 @ 4GHz, with a pair of GTX460s in SLI. I'd like to run the 460s at around 800MHz core, 1600MHz shader and 2000MHz memory. From scan.co.uk, either I can go for the cheapest pair of Palit cards at £340 and overclock, or I can go for...

I read somewhere that this motherboard disables sata3 and usb3 when sli/xfire are running, maybe to save bandwidth for the cards. Can anyone confirm this? I'm looking at the differences between this board and the p6x58d-e, and this will be a deciding factor.

I've been having an issue with my EVGA GTX 260 SSC. It worked fine from when I brought it (Feb) till around August, when it started crashing randomly with a full colour on the screen (when first loading a game, or even hours into a game, although the crashes became more frequent until it would...

I'm using EVGA Votlage Tuner to play around with the voltages on my GTX 260 216, which runs pretty hot as at stock it's 670mhz. At default it was set to 1063mV: 925 hardlocks the system, 938 produces a delta error in ATITool after 8 minutes and 950 seems stable. Now I want to really test...

I just got an EVGA 65nm GTX 260 SSC (670MHz) for £178 ($257.39), looks like it's been slightly used and returned but performs well. In COD4 and COD WAW on a server with around 40 players, it never goes under ~68 so I'm happy. However in WAW it randomly goes down to 50fps for a split second and...

I've got a wii and a wireless usb logitech keyboard connected to it. I recently got a ps3 and find typing with the controller long, so is there any way I can connect the keyboard to both at the same time? I'm thinking of splicing the data wires of 2 usb extension cables so that it draws power...

I remember when I first installed Vista 64 (one of the many times...) and always having around 600MB used after a fresh boot. Looking at my system now, it uses 1.3GB when first loaded. I have no viruses, no trojans, and if ever there was a crazy fool about startup services and installed...

I got a Hazro HZ24Wi a few days ago and love it, but I've got a few issues with it. 1: On dark scenes the bottom corners appear lighter than anywhere else on the screen, however if I position my head directly in front of these corners then they looks normal and the rest of the screen looks...

Ok so I'm getting a 1200p 24" monitor, and I'm thinking of gfx cards at higher resolutions (atm I'm running things at 1280*1024). Either I can run my 8800 gts into the ground at 1680*1050 on games it can't handle (like Crysis, although this would give a performance hit compared to what I run...

I'm looking for a 1920 * 1200 26", these are my priorities in order of preference, and things I'm looking for: - Gaming (so low latency/lag) - TV programs/movies (so very good contrast/black levels, good viewing angles, and no colour shift) - Amateur Photoshopping (but I want accurate...

My BeBox is too weak so I'm setting it up in bridge mode and adding a new router, specifically one of these (since they have awesome performance), to handle the home network. I'll be using 2 wired computers, one which will be hosting HD films, and 2 laptops (one which will come with N and one...

Hi guys, I'm running Vista x64 with a P35C-DS3R and only 2 of my USB ports are recognised as USB2. I installed the correct drivers for the board (version 1.1) but don't know what's wrong. Under Universal Serial Bus Controllers in Device Manager I have: Intel(r) Ich9 Family USB Universal Host...

Hi guys, I've been reading up on different panel types since I'm looking for a 24" monitor. TNs seem to have crappy shift problems, IPS requires you to NOT be in the middle, VA has shift problems too e.t.c and it's making me thing is there a technology actually worth the money? I mainly play...

Hi guys, I'm looking at simple computers for my friend which should last around 5 years. It HAS to be under £450. I'm thinking of the Mesh Matrix 5000+ Home Pro with: - AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5000+ Socket AM2 - Geforce6100/nForce405 chipset, AMD Athlon X2/FX,Socket AM2 - Micro ATX - 2GB DDR2 667...

Hi guys. I have a Hyundai L90D+ 20" monitor which I think is great, apart from displaying at lower resolution. I'm considering getting a 24" 1080p monitor but I know my graphics card will eventually have to be scaled down to a lower resolution to keep up with the demands of future games, before...

I have a comp with Windows XP Home on the primary partition installed just the way I like it, but the HDD has decided to start dying (secondary partition can be deleted). So I booted up in BartPE and imaged this partition. I have a new HDD and I now want to install Vista as the primary partition...

Hi guys, one of my 4*512MB memory modules has decided to die. I'm now going to change my RAM and am deciding on a model. I'm going to be running Vista 64-bit and want 4GB to work with my: Q6600 @ 3.3GHz Gigabyte P35C-DS3R BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC2 Currently running 3*512MB Corsair XMS2...

Hi guys, first off my system is the following: Q6600 G0 @ 3.3GHz Gigabyte DDR2 35C-DS3R 3 * 512MB Corsair XMS2 8000UL BFG 8800GTS 640MB OC2 Creative X-Fi Gamer Antec P182 Thermalright Ultra-120 Maxtor DiamondMax 300GB Windows XP Home Every now and then when I used to boot my PC I...

Hi guys, I built a new system around a week ago: Q6600 G0 Gigabyte P35C-DS3R Corsair 4*512MB XMS2 8000UL BFG 8800 640MB GTS OC2 Creative X-Fi Gamer Seasonic S12+ 650 Antec P182 I kept stock settings until 2 days ago, where I raised the FSB to 300 (to get 2.7 GHz) as my beginning to...

Hi guys, changing my Abit AW8-MAX with P-D 945 to a Gigabyte P35C DS3 with Q6600 tomorrow. Since I reinstalled Windows a few months ago to my exact liking, I've decided to try Sysprep before reinstalling Windows if anything fails. I need some assistance: 1) Does Sysprep delete ALL drivers...

Hi guys, upgrading from a Pentium D 945 3.4 (oced to 4.2) to a Q6600 (also want to oc as much as I can), and along with it I want to upgrade my Wavemaster case for better cooling. What I'm looking for (top is higher priority): - Excellent cooling (with space for a Thermalright Ultra-120) -...

Hi guys, I'm planning on getting a P35 board (probably Gigabyte but any other preferences?) when the Q6600 drops after 22nd. I'm upgrading from an AW8-MAX, running XP on a SATA hard drive. Will I have to reinstall XP before installing the new mobos chipset drivers or can I somehow uninstall the...

Hi guys, I need to know what temperature the Pentium D 945 starts to throttle itself? I have an AW8-MAX with uGuru which constantly reports the wrong temperature, it's always a certain value under the BIOS and I'm not sure if the BIOS is reporting correct temperatures either. So I've decided...

Hi guys, I'm looking for a new case but the choices seem endless! I'm replacing my Wavemaster due to lack of cooling and incompatibility with bigger CPU heatsinks, but I LOVE the style, the weight, and the size! Can anybody recommend me something fairly stylish, with 120mm fans, around the same...

Hi guys. I obtained a cheap Pentium D 945 which I intend to overclock as much as I can to hold me off until the Intel pricedrop. I currently am using an XP-90C and a Wavemaster case: the cooler does a good job but I won't start intense overclocking until next week and am wondering if any of the...

Hi, I'm looking to replace my Wavemaster side panel for one with a window and a precut 120mm fan slot. I have a choice between clear acrylic and the standard verdant green tint which comes with Coolermaster side panels, which one would you say looks less tacky? I may use blue cathode-ray...

I want to be able to connect my speakers AND Medusa headphones to my soundcard at the same time. I don't think I can do this with the Gamer series (8793) and only with the discontinued standard ones (8790) and it's replacement the home series (8796). My question is, which out of these two is...

Ok guys I know there are many threads comparing all X-Fi model but thats not what this is about. Now then, I have a choice of the Xtreme Music OEM (#1) Xtreme Gamer (#2) Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Pro (#3) I'm not too keen on the Xtreme Gamer (#2) as I'd rather get the Xtreme Music OEM (#1)...

I'm looking to get a BFG 8800GTX 640MB OC2 and when compared to the 2900XT, some reviews says the ATI is faster and others say it can't keep up. I'm pairing this with a Pentium D 945 and playing games such as BF2142, GRAW (and GRAW 2 when it releases) and BF2. I don't want a GTX (won't fit...