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    Project: Ninehundred Overhaul

    Well I got a good deal on some new parts for my computer. I put it together and was a little disappointed that it still looked like my old computer. So I bought some sleeving and started looking around on the forums. I took everything apart to start my sleeving job and I just couldn't resist...
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    Help me find a cheap video card!

    I've just upgraded my old system to a new i7 920 on the 'smackover' board. Already picked up the memory (OCZ flexEX 1600). It's just that the old video card I have isn't even compatable. I'm running an even older video card that I had to pull out of storage just to have a working monitor...
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    FS: OEM WD Scorpio WD3200BEVT 320GB Laptop/2.5" HDD

    This is an OEM WD Scorpio WD3200BEVT HDD 320GB, 2.5" -used 24hours of operation max, PRISTINE CONDITION See bottom of page for the full story. Great for a laptop RAID array, hard drive upgrade, or a PS3. I performed a surface scan,a full format, and sealed it in an antistatic bag just to...
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    WTB: s939 Motherboard -ATX, SLI

    I'm interested in picking up a socket 939 motherboard. ATX form factor that is SLI ready. A DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLi-D or ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe would be preferred.
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    $50 watercooling setup...

    So my s939 amdx2 3800+ is stable @ 3Ghz on air with a Zalman 7700alcu. I keep it @2.75Ghz because it seems that this speed is where the performance peaks with my combination of components. I've been perfectly happy with the set up. Along comes black friday and Thermaltake puts the...
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    First real PSU. Is this Thermaltake ok?

    I'm used to just using the PSU's that come in the cases that I buy. I know it's bad but I've been using the (really crappy) one in the QPack since I first got it. Well, I just got an Antec 900 case without a PSU so I decided to pony up and buy one. I bought this one: Thermaltake Toughpower...
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    Convert your IR remote into IR/RF...

    I'm mounting my Flatscreen TV to the wall and in order to clean up the living room a little I'm moving all of my components to the closet. In order to get the IR signal into the closet you need either a RF (radio frequency) capable remote or a remote control extender. Since I just bought my...
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    Logitech Harmony 360 $69 Free s/h

    I just picked up a Logitech Harmony 360 remote to use with my xbox360 as a media center extender. It has all the features of the Harmony 550 except it replaces two buttons with 4 xbox controller buttons and at $69 it's half the price the 360 vs the 550 cnet review...
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    Converting PC to HTPC/PVR...good choice?

    I'm looking to add PVR functionality to my PC. Current specs are: Case: XQPack MB: Foxconn 6150BK CPU: AMD x2 3800+ [email protected] Memory: 2x1Gig STT HDD: 300GB DiamondMax10 SATA 3 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Monitor: Viewsonic VX2025WM 20" 1680x1050 TV: VIZIO GV42LFHDTV10A 42" 1080p...
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    AMDx2 [email protected] first day!!!

    Ok, it's my first day with my new AMDx2 3800 Toledo but I couldn't resist overclocking it. I have it up to 2.7Ghz already stock volts on a 7000Alcu. Wow these things are easy to overclock. I didn't hit any limits yet but I've got to stop because I'm having friends over for the football game...
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    Coming back to the AMD fold...fried motherboard!

    My computer failed to boot (see sig) and my systematic troubleshooting has determined it to be a faulty motherboard. Seeing as replacing the motherboard with the same obsolete model will run about $100 I've decided to do a minor upgrade for the same price. I was originally going to jump on...
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    FS: Sony External Dvd Burner

    I have a SONY DRX-800UL (LiteOn SOHW-1693S ) Double Layer / Dual Layer external dvd burner that I haven't been using since I built my PC. It's in good condition works great hasn't made a coaster ever. I've already loaded the latest firmware (KC4B, but I can return it to stock), It comes with...
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    PLEASE convince me to buy a 20" widescreen...

    I'm in the market for a new widescreen LCD monitor. I've been eyeing the Rosewill 19" but I noticed the Acer was $215. I was about to pull the trigger but reading up in reviews (since I hadn't read about the Acers) I somehow started looking @ the 20" Viewsonic for about $350. Since I just...
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    Affordable energy efficient farm

    http://www.laptops4me.com/product_info.php/products_id/12311 NX1750 1.4Ghz with board; $88.60 Core power consumption =14W can be overclocked (slipperyskip easily oc'd his @ 1.732Ghz on a different board, I think without more volts) $63.29 per Ghz and very low power consumption...
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    what I'm bringing to the [H]orde

    Just joined the team with 3 cpu's so far 1 Celeron M Desktop [email protected] no volt mods 1 Pentium M Laptop [email protected] no volt mods 1 Linux XBOX Mobile Celeron @733Mhz Good machines for folding as they each draw about 100w of power (or less) at full load and about 80w at idle. I may...
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    My first build- X-QPack & Pics

    This is my first build and for it I chose the SFF Aspire X-Qpack because the number of features it has as well as the glowing reviews. Since the first case came in dented Newegg sent me another one courtesy of UPS. It's been about a month now and no one has called me back about picking up the...
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    Modded cpu, would it sell on ebay?

    I recently bought a Celeron 1.7Ghz s478 to flash my Asus motherboard with the ct-479 bios. After doing so, I removed the IHS and put it on the Mobile chip to protect it from the heavy heatsink (see sig). Now that I'm done I need to get rid of it. My question is this do you think it would...
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    Oops dell E1505 advertised a $633!

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/sna.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~topic=dod check out the link a $1400 computer advertised for $633, big mistake. If anyone can get them to sell it to them; let me know how. ;)
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    3+1 Firewire PCI 99cents after rebate...

    For anyone who's looking to add firewire to thier PC newegg has Zonet 3 + 1port Firewire PCI Card Model ZFN2600 for $10.99 with a $10 MIR so it's $0.99cents plus shipping. I had to pick one up so I can use my Sony external DVD burner with firewire instead of USB 2.0. Hope someone can use...
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    Saving a little money with Froogle...

    I have been sourcing/pricing out my budget SFF system and tracking the lowest costs for the components in notepad. I have been continually rechecking prices when I notice somthing interesting about Froogle and eWiz. If you price the parts just through eWizs' website it looks like this: 1...
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    WTB: 478 processor to load bios on Asus MB

    I need a cheap 478 processor so that I can load the BIOS for a Pentium M on my Asus Motherboard. Speed doesn't matter; just as cheap as possible. Please help.
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    CT-479 Mods; who's done them?

    I've seen Pentium M's running 1M SuperPi in 23s and a Celeron M 360j (1.4)at a whopping 3.1GHz after modifying the ct-479. Anyone here have one modded and if so what kind of results are you seeing?
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