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Is it cheaper to build a basic budget computer (say around $400 give or take $50 for everything, including Windows; also, no access to a microcenter or frys) or purchase one from a company like dell/hp? The computer in question would be for checking email, browsing, and running solitaire...

Hi, I am looking for a decent heatsink w/ fan for an i5-2300 since it will be in a fairly small case. Here are the other components that will be in the case and may possibly restrict the size or get in the way of the heatsink: - Antec nsk3480 [(L x W x H) 14.00" x 7.75" x 13.75"] - Asus...

First off, this will not be for me but for a sibling who is not really a power user. Small, quiet and fairly cool are the most important goals in this build. I have a preliminary build at the end of the post. Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions. Thanks! 1) What will you...

A few months ago my monitor was much dimmer than it should be even though the brightness was set to maximum. I was finally able to get it fixed by updating to the latest ATI/AMD drivers. Yesterday my monitor became dim again so of course I upgraded my drivers. Thankfully this has fixed this dim...

Hi, there are currently some deals on low profile graphics cards I have been looking at, and I am looking at finally getting of my integrated intel graphics (the one paired with the i3-530): sapphire 4650 ($45, $35 if MIR goes through) sapphire 5570 ($77, $66 if MIR goes through) The 4650...

I've been using a laptop for a few years but recently switched back to using a desktop, so I decided to just use my old keyboard. The problem is that it's LOUD, and I much prefer the shorter travel distance of laptop style keyboards (like this, for instance). The closest thing I could find for...

I am looking to step up from the current integrated graphics (paired with the i3-530) that I'm currently using. I am using this motherboard inside of this case. Power supply: Antec 350W. (+12V1@18A, +12V2@18A with a 300w combined max output. on +12V). - It needs to be low profile (with a...

Hi, I have just assembled my computer and for some reason it will not turn on. I can hear no fans moving nor see any lit LEDs. I believe I have all the connections in correctly so I'm unsure what to do next. I also see no switches on the power supply to turn it off/on. I have the 24pin power...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc School Work (multiple internet tabs, pdfs, word, excel open at once), Web Browsing, Occasional Photoshop, Maybe light gaming (This is not too important. I occasionally play Age of Empires 3, Runescape [don't laugh]...

Updated****see post #13. I am looking to build a new computer and cannot decide which case to purchase. I will be purchasing the following components to fit inside the case: i3-530 GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H or athlon ii x3 435 GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G (I have not yet decided which...

Hi all, I am looking to upgrade a family member's video card for Christmas and would like some advice on what to get before jumping onto newegg a purchasing one. Let me start with a quick rundown of the situation: The computer is currently using an EVGA 7800gt co 256mb so I would like...

Will these components work together? GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard The gigabyte website says it works with phenom 2 x4 and phenom 2 x3 processors, but I am assuming it also works with the phenom 2 x2 550 and the site has not been updated. Can anyone confirm this...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Web Browsing, General Usage, Gaming (Online and Age of Empires 3 type games--NO Crysis, first person shooters, etc) 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? Low as possible? (300-350ish -- this is not...