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I have a friend looking to set up a Desktop setup for an XBOX 360. VGA adaptor from the XBOX to a monitor but the concern is tha audio. Looking for a good 2.0 or 2.1 powered monitors that takes optical out. Also a good headphone out would be a bonus. Budget is 100-150max Looking for best...

I have a free QX9650 and I am looking for a compatable motherboard to upgrade my system. I have a fairly recent PC so at this time I am looking to upgrade as little as possible. I do however want a DDR3 compatible motherboard but looking to keep the price under 200$. I slightly overclock...

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I have been using the zero for a couple months now and am very please with it. I purchased my unit used so it came with a good size collection of OPAMPS. I have been playing a little bit with swapping them around based on the recommendations over at Head-Fi but I am having a hard time figuring...

What type of adaptor/connector/cable are people using to get digital out from an X-fi? I recently got a headphone AMP and Dac and I would very much like to get digital out but I need it in COAX style cabling. Optical is also an option but I would prefer Coax. Carter

I have been playing with memory timings and benchmarks for a couple weeks now and I have found something odd. Currently I am running my rat a 4-4-3-12-1T and everything is benching well. I started dropping my TRAS value from 12 to 11 to 10 and all the way down to 7 and it had dramatic...

I cant seem to get my FSB stable on anything past 1500. I can boot up to 1680 right now with current settings but it fails blend immediately. CPU multi 7 Vcore 1.45 VDIMM auto 1.2ht 1.5 NB 1.5 SB 1.55 CPU VTT 1.3 memory is running 1:2 ratio to try and figure out FSB limitations...

All when OC'ing a C2D system what is better for real world performance tighter ram timings or running them at a higher speed? I game mostly and dabble in OCing and I am wondering if there is any performance to be gained from moving my ram from 4-4-4-12-2t @800 to 5-5-5-15-2t@1000. The sticks...

My MB is reporting out 11.65 on the 12V rail. 3.3 is 3.25 5.0 is 4.97 is this normal? the specs for the power supply say +- 5% but that seems like alot to be off. I dont have a PS tester yes so I have to go by MB readings. Thanks Carter

Hi I have Curcial Balistix tracer ram and I am getting Overheat issues on my NB and memory so I am looking to get an aftermarket cooler of the three below which one do you guys recommend? Thermalright Passive Cooler: http://www.svc.com/hr-07duol.html Thermaltake Passive cooler...

I am looking for an aftermarket cooler for a NB chipset on a P5N32 SLI Plus Motherboard. The trick is that it has to fit between a Zalmann 9700 and a GTS 8800 so there is not alot of space. I would be ok with puting a fan on the stock cooler if there is one that will fit. any suggestions...

ALL, Working to further OC the Comp in my sig and I seem to have hit a wall. here is what I am at. VCORE 1.5 NB core 1.45 SB core 1.50 1.2 HT 1.45 CPU VTT 1.25 DIMM 2.175 (board overvolts a little to 2.2 I am currently able to get a stable OC at 1550 FSB using 1:1 ratio in Sync...

Need some help with a strange situation. I have had high temps on my E6700 C2D since install. So i have access to many chips so I got another one and plugged it in same thing. Both E6700 are running with temps very high. I then threw in my old Presler EE 965 chip rated a 3.73 and monitored...

I am looking for an inexpensive <90$ Intel Mobo that will support an Intel Preler 965 Pentium EE Chip and be upgradeable to a C2D E6700 eventually. This board is to replace an Asus board that has been a nightmare: ASUS P5NSLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI Intel Edition ATX Intel Motherboard -...

Does anyone have or have seen the OCZ memory cooler before? http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/cooling_products/ocz_xtc_cooler What is the Power connection for it and does it work well I cant seem to find that anywhere. thanks Carter

I just installed an E6700 C2D in my rig and I am starting to play with my clock settings. I currently have it Prime95 stable at a modest OC of 3.3ghz with a 1333 FSB. Here is my question I am idling around 49-52C and under Load its at 68C is this too hot for a C2D? This chip seems to run...

Guys, I Just installed an E6700 in my system in my signature and am starting to overclock it however the Temps seem high for a C2D. NO OC at 2.66 38 degrees C Idle with the Zalman 9700 on full speed. at 3.0 and 3.3 ghz its idling at 51-48 and load is 60-62 using prime95 and all temps reported...

I recently bought a Sceptre 20.1" naga 3 and what a mistake one month after I had it the DVI port died and last night the whole monitor screen is now white. I called customer support and they said this happens and I have to RMA it. I hate this monitor I bought a budget LCD and I got what I...

I am just starting to OC the System in my Sig and I am getting some strange errors in orthos starting at 1200FSB. I was successful and stable at 1150 FSB and 850 Memory speed when I went to 1200 and 900 I started getting this strange error. I backed off the memory timings and the frequency...

I am planning on Upgrading My Video Card from a XFX 7800 GT to an 8800 but as allways im on a budget. I run Windows XP and am a casual Gamer I have a Flatscreen running at 1680 X 1050. I like to get 80 FPS plus in my games. Currently playing BF2, BF2142, and CS:source. I also have FEAR...

I just built a new PC specs are in the sig so I scowered the forums and looked for a good anti virus program for gaming and such most people had good luck and the reviews are great for NOD32. I installed it and have been running it for a while but I have a weird issues. NOD32 will not let...

I just built a NEw PC specs are in my sig and once in a while when I hit the Power button I get a loud constant beep from the MB speaker and then nothing. I reset a couple times or wait 5 then try again and it boots right up anyone seen this before? Does anyone have a good link to BIOS beep...

I put together a new rig over the weekend any my temperatures seem off. I have 3 programs and the BIOS all telling me the same temps but they just done seem right. Im using ASUS AI Booster and PC Probe 2 plus Speedfan 4.32. it says my CPU temp is between 17-22C which seems low for a DC...

Its been a While since I have set up a New PC from scratch so I have a few Cooling questions. I have the Radimax Smilodon Case (dont flame I like it) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811156063 I am replacing the Front fan with an Antec Tricool 120...

Can you ghost a HD or RAID from on PC into a whole differnt PC? Will all of the drivers that get coppeid for the old hardware stop the new OS from operating. What is the easied way to copy all files and OS from one PC to a different PC keeping files in tact? Carter

I am in the process of doing some upgrading can I get some recommendations. I am on a tight budget so I am reusing allot of things that I have. New Items have Links: Raidmax Smilodon Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811156063 XCLIO GREATPOWER X14S4P4 650W...

I am looking for a new case to build my system but I am having trouble finding one within the Specs I need. Needs to fits within specific dimentions 20" high by 9.5" wide Depth is not an issue 4 HD bays Clear side window USB and Audio on the front Preferably no door I prefer black but...