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    HP 2711x and 20" companion panel

    Hello [H]! Does anyone know of a 20" panel that would look good next to a 2711x? Thanks!
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    Razer Lachesis and Destructor - Unnecessary Friction?

    When using my Lachesis mouse on a Destructor pad, the mouse feels like it's encountering friction or resistance when moving from side-to-side. I've cleaned the pad and the bottom of the mouse, as well as the feet, and no luck. Other mice are fine and glide effortlessly on the Destructor...
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    SAMSUNG 37" 16:9 1080p LCD HDTV LN37B550 as a PC monitor

    Has anyone used this particular LCD (or equivalent) as a PC monitor? Thoughts? My biggest concern is blurring/ghosting. I also plan to use this for the 360 and PS3. Thanks!
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    Boot Glitch with Asus P6T Deluxe V2

    I may have run into a little boot glitch, and from what I read on the ASUS forums, this board does, or has had, its share of boot problems at least in the pre-V2 days. My boot priority was originally set to the CD/DVD first, and then the SATA HD. My SATA hard drives were plugged by mistake...
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    Upgrading from C2D E6600 to Phenom II X4 940: Good Choice?

    Lately, I've been looking into upgrade possibilities from the C2D E6600. I've been strongly considering the i7 920, but the Phenom II X4 940 has recently caught my eye. Certainly it's cheaper, but for anyone who might know, is it a significant step up from the C2D E6600, or should I...
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    New to Overclocking: MSI 975x Platinum V.2 Motherboard and E6600 CPU

    First, I have very little OC'ing experience, so thanks in advance for wading through this. Second, I have the MSI 975x Platinum V.2 motherboard, which is very, umm, how should I put this: "Temperamental?" I thought with my stock HSF, I could easily hit 3.0 ghz by simply changing the FSB in...
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    Zalman CNPS9700 with Core i7

    With the LGA1366 adapter, this looks like a great aftermarket cooler for the i7. Anyone have any experience with it?
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    Thermaltake Shark / Core i7

    In planning for a Core i7 rig, I would really like to keep my Thermaltake Shark case. Right now, I have a MSI 975x Platinum PowerUp along with a C2D E6600, plus a GTX 260 video card. The video card barely fits due to the hard drive cage. Anyone out there with a Shark case, full length video...
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    Vista x64 / Nvidia Driver 182.08 / XFX GTX 260 / Anti-Aliasing Crashes

    First, thanks in advance for any feedback and/or assistance you can provide. This one has me a little stumped. First, my specs - all hardware set to run at factory speeds. CPU: E6600 Mobo: MSI 975X Platinum-PowerUp Edition RAM: 4 GB DDR2 Corsair XMS2 Video Card: XFX GTX 260 Power...
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    Video Card Upgrade or CPU Upgrade? (Repost from Intel CPU Forum)

    Hello, I'm considering an upgrade from an E6600 to some Quad-Core variant, but I'm at a crossroads wondering if the CPU upgrade is worth it at this time with the new prospects right around the corner. Current specs: MSI 975x Platinum Power-Up Mobo E6600 XFX 8800GT 512MB DDR3 4GB RAM...
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    Upgrade from E6600 or Video Card Upgrade?

    Hello, I'm considering an upgrade from an E6600 to some Quad-Core variant, but I'm at a crossroads wondering if the CPU upgrade is worth it at this time with the new prospects right around the corner. Current specs: MSI 975x Platinum Power-Up Mobo E6600 XFX 8800GT 512MB DDR3 4GB RAM...
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    Q6600 with ASUS Rampage Formula Mobo

    Hello, I'm looking to build a rig with a Q6600: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017 and a ASUS Rampage Formula Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284 The FSB of the motherboard is 1600 / 1333, and the CPU is 1066...
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    Upgrading CPU - Worth it?

    Hey Folks, I'm planning on upgrading from an Intel Core2 Duo E6600 to a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017), along with a ASUS P5Q Deluxe Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131297) and 4 GB of...
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    Dual Booting XP Pro 32-bit and Vista Ultimate 64-bit

    Hey Folks, Currently, I'm using XP-Pro 32-bit with SP3. I'm considering a dual-boot option with Vista Ultimate 64 using the directions here: http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_xp__stepbystep_guide_with_screenshots.htm?page=1 Achieving dual-boot capability is easy enough with...
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    Hannspree 28" LCD vs. Samsung 25.5"

    I'm upgrading from a Viewsonic 22" LCD to either one of these monitors. I've been reading the thread on the 28" Hannspree, but want to know how it compares to the Samsung 25.5" for a gamer. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16824001264 Right off, one can see that...
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    Thoughts on Ssamsung 2693HM 26" LCD

    Just wondering what you all think of this monitor. It looks good, but I'd like to know what some owners think of it before seriously considering it as must-buy. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001264 Thanks!
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    Gamma on Viewsonic vx2235wm 22" and Vista

    Hello All, I'm having trouble adjusting the gamma on this monitor. The reference site and image I'm using is: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/. I've also tried the program "Quick Gamma". From reading, I've learned that most LCD's default somewhere near the 2.2 mark, but mine doesn't seem...
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