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Hi, I've swap a few HDDs to a newer tower and now on one drive some video files are "empty", they are there, taking the space required to stock them but cannot be played. The files next to it are OK in the same folder (all files were written at the same time). I've never had such a problem, I...

Hi, I'm hesitating between the 390x and the GTX 980. I'll play at 1080p(maybe 1200p if I upgrade my screen to 16:10 someday, but not more), will never SLI/Crossfire and will keep it for around 5 years. In some bench the 980 is better, in others the 390x is better. Both can run anything at...

Hi, Is it worth waiting for the rebates of BF/CM to buy an EVGA GTX 980 or it's doubtful the rebate would be more than 20-30$ off? If it's worth waiting, which of the two usually have the best rebate? I don't often buy parts, so I never really looked a the deals during those two events. I'm...

Hi, I'm about to buy a new GPU. And I'm a bit confused about what to look for in my final card choice. Which ever GPU model(970, 290, etc) you choose, there's multiple manufacturer and each manufacturer has multiple card available for the same GPU model. How to choose which one? The only big...

Well it's time to upgrade my 8 years old, 8600 GTS. Yes I'm wayyyyy overdue! As you can tell, I don't upgrade often and need a GPU that will last. Fallout 4 is coming and I have to play it! I don't know jack about GPUs (compared to other parts) so there might some stupid questions... I'll...

I'm currently using the onboard graphics of my i5-4590. I want to buy the Asus Strix 970 GTX, but it's mainly for Fallout 4 (coming out in november). Do you guys know if there'll be newer/better GPUs for the same price schedule to launch till then or maybe big price drops or there's no need to...

100$ not including shipping. (100$ CAN so its even cheaper in USD) Top quality, all aluminium case. Very popular with modders and for watercooling. The complete specs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112062 The case comes with complete hardware (screws, motherboard...

I have an 8 years old system, powered by a Thermaltake ToughPower 1500W (praised for its clean power by JonnyGuru back in the days). The motherboard and probably GPU (couldn't test it without a motherboard) broke at the same time. I'm guessing the GPU also because a capacitor was unsolder on it...

I don't have picture yet, if there's some interest I'll post them happily. Server Tower, space for GPU, lots of HDD or a second PSU will never be a problem anymore! Loved by modders and watercooling user! Full specs here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112062 - Almost...

Hi, This thread could have been in cooling, mod and in this section. Since my question is mainly about the PSU I chose this one, if I'm wrong, admins feel free to change the thread to another section of the forum. I'd like to have your input on what I'm planning My case is a Lian-Li...

Hi, I'm searching for a way to have 2 sata device connected on one sata port. I need all my 10 sata port and I'm really annoyed to loose 2 for 2 devices I rarely use. Both devices won't be used and powered at the same time! I know sata is one port one device. I know there are port...

Hi, I have a question that's a bit odd. Next summer I'm building a shed and I'd like to run a direct burial cat5e to it for a backup computer, so if by bad luck there's a fire/robbers I won't loose data. So my question is about the life span of a computer in this situation. With summer...

Hi, I've got a noob question for you guys. Couldn't find the right answer on Google and my memory is fuzy when it comes to 10 years old hardware... I plan on using an old computer for a backup server. But I'm not sure my 2 and 3TB WD HDD will work in it. I remember when WD launch the 3TB they...

Hi, I've looked pretty much every where and cannot find if what I want is possible. Is there's a way to choose a specific folder with the BackUp utility in Windows 7. From what I've found there's only 3 choices and HDD(no control where), external storage or via a network. I have an HDD that is...

I need to install the Raid drivers for my motherboard (P5K Deluxe - ICH9R). Is there a way to install it without reinstalling XP or having to buy a seperate sata controller like it's mentionned in this?

I just tried to make a RAID for the first time... But without success and I need some help.... My motherboard is a P5K Deluxe, the drives a two identical WD 500 RE2 (data drives not OS) that I've been using(as single drives) over a year without any problem. What I did: - Selected "raid" in the...

Hi, I've got two questions. I currently have two 500GB WD RE2 running normally (not raid), One for data, other for backup. They are full and I'm going to buy a new HDD 1TB. So should I keep my new drive for data and put the other 2 in RAID for backup or the opposite? Which one of these setup...

Hi, I need to make a fan controller for my entertainment center before my equipment melt... So i though i could probably get some help from you. I've got no problem doing the circuit, but I don't have enough knowledge to design it myself. I looked on Google and found 3 circuit that could be...

http://www.apple.com/displays/specs.html New from Apple, 24'' 1920x1200 LED backlit Display colors (maximum): 16.7 million Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical Brightness (typical): 330 cd/m2 Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1 Response time (typical): 14 msI haven't been here often in the...

Hi, I want to put an ON/OFF switch on my old 2.1 Altec Lansing ATP3, so I don't have to manually set the volume knob everytime I open them(controlling the volume from the computer). But I'm wondering how to open speaker casing (not the sub). I suppose the plastic parts are snap together, but I...

Hi, I'm trying to setup a wireless connection on my friends computer, but it never connect. It's on Vista 32bit, a clean install(just finished building the computer). The router is a DLink WBR-1310 and the card is a Asus WL-138G V2(have it in my HTPC at home and it works great on XP). The...

Hi, I'm currently looking for a wireless router, I've pretty much made my choice for the DIR-655. But I'm wondering if it's actually worth getting a draft-N(not that the DIR-655 is very pricy...) router? When the N standard will be finalized, do you think all those draft N routers will be...

I'm looking for a wireless router. I always had a wired router but I've never really work in the settings(except for some port forwarding and other basic things). I know some of the basics but that's all. I need is a wireless router for two computers and one PS3. My main computer will be wired...

Hi, A friend of mine wants a tv tuner, she has digital cable with a set top box. I know she can simply use the outputs of the set top box to transmit the signal and use the set top box remote to change channel, but with this solution she cannot record shows and has two remotes to handle. I...

Hi, I'll say it right away I'm a newbie regarding wireless network and I don't have a lot of knowledge for wired network either. Its a shame since I'm pretty good for the rest of computer thingy... Anyway! I'm trying to setup a wifi access point with my P5K Deluxe on board wifi, to share my...

Hi, I've got a set of Corsair Dominator 2GB 1066MHz PC2-8500. Bought in July 2007, exchanged in Mars 2008 under warranty because they were defective, everything was ok for 2-3 months and now the new set have the same problem. Is this a problem often seen with the Dominator series? Is there...

Hi, I'm looking for a touch screen to control my HTPC. - Idealy not motorized(like those for cars) but If I have a great deal, I might take it.... - 9'' up to 15'' LCD - If it's open frame or not I dont care. - Touch interface via USB and video via VGA or DVI Doesn't need to be fancy. As long...

SOLD Hi, I've got this PC home theater system to sell. One of the best (if not the best) for sound quality on PC. I've had it for a 1 1/2 year, I'm the original buyer. It's in perfect condition, never been used above 50% of its capacity for the satellite and 25% for the sub(I live in an...

Hi, I haven't been here for a couple of months and lost track of the new hardware available because of crazy hour at work! :(... I'm searching for a sound card that can have a digital(Optical: DD, DTS, 5.1, etc) input from my PS3 and decode it to analog(5.1) so that I can use my Klipsch...

Hi, I need some help here, I'm building a box for my car's amp to prevent it to get damage by things in the trunk and also to save some space. The amp is air cooled, so I need to make the box well ventilated. The fans will be on each side of the box to make some kind of a cooling tunnel...

Hi, I just got this monitor and completely forgot to check if it was HDCP compliant :o. And theres no information in the manual and cannot find the answer in other threads.. Do you guys have some suggestions for the video setting for best result? thanks

Hi, Which one do you suggest for the best result with a P5K deluxe a E6600/E6700 and a 8800GTS 640mb ? OCZ Platinum Corsair Dominator Crucial Ballistix All the PC2-8500 version of those ram. Thanks

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Hi, I'm looking for motherboard for an E6600. I don't know much about chipset and all those other things. I've read stuff about ICH8, ICH9, etc... But like i said i don't know s**t :o What are the best motherboards for this cpu, I'll also get new ram and everything, so there's no limitation...

Hi, Like the topic says. I'm building a new computer. I know what i'll take for most part, but i have a dilemma for the GPU. At first I wanted to go with the HD2900... But like everyone here i'm less than happy with what ATI came up with considering the time they took. Now i'm wondering if...

Hi like my title says... I'm wondering if, with better drivers, the HD2900XT could perform better than the 8800GTX. Because I looking for a new GPU and the HD2900XT sounds very interesting for the HDMI with sound and all video completely decoded on the card itself without the CPU's help. But...

For the price it's selling and from old source the panel is a TN. But this reviews indicates good viewing angles, 178 degrees. From what I know those are found on S-IPS panel right? http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/8156/103/ So TN or false review?

Hi, Like the topic says i want a printer and scanner server. Like this one http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=482 But number of printer and scanner that are compatible with it is limited. I own a Canon PIXMA IP6600D (USB) printer and a Canon CanoScan 4400F (USB) scanner. But i cannot...

You can get it at best buy... Does anyone has seen a review yet? Like most of us i want HDMI/HDCP/1: or aspect ratio/great image quality... is it up to the task?? http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10086253&catid=22559

Hi, I just had an idea, instead of a power button, i would replace it with a RFID card/key chain reader... But the only things i found were either for commercial use($$$$) or this...