Ok, so feeling inspired with the couple of man cave posts I'we seen I wanted to share the current status of my new office project. About two weeks ago we finally finished our basement remodel. It went from bare bones block to finished space in about 3 weeks.
The Office Desks. The room is...
Hi Everyone,
I’ve been a long time lurker on these boards and I’ve wanted to get into modding/design for quite a while.
I have finally reached a point where I can dedicate some time/resources to this hobby and I wanted to share what I am currently working on. Also, I have been...
Can someone help me out on how to switch my from IDE to AHCI in my mobo bios?
I recently installed OCZ Agility 60GB SSD and reading up on the OCZ support forums it suggested that I should perform the switch...
Does Sapphire require the card owners to register in order to get the warranty? I know EVGA and XFX require owners to register in order to get a warranty. Any idea about Sapphire? Their site does not mention it.
Model: OCZSSD2-1AGT60G
Use code: EMCYRYT22 - additional $20 off.
Seems like a pretty good deal, reviews mention that it comes with 1.5 firmware (includes TRIM)...
Would it be bad timing to buy a 5870? It seem refreshes are right around a corner. I don't plan on playing eyefinity games and I would like to refresh the card in about 2 years. Will it server me that long?
I play FPS and eye online.
Currently, I am gaming on a 1920x1200 monitor. I play mostly FPS games (MW2 atm and AVP2/BCBF2 soon) and Eve online. I waited for Fermi to come out just in case (lets not debate that point now please). I do have a second monitor 1920x1200 so getting a third for eyefinity is not that expensive...
I honestly hope that nVidia can put up some competition...
http://news.softpedia.com/news/AMD-Has-No-Plans-to-Cut-Prices-of-HD-5000-Series-138388.shtml
Hi All,
I recently installed a clean copy of Vista Ultimate 64bit. A couple of weeks earlier I started getting an notice that Windows has found new hardware and that it wants to search and install a driver. However the auto driver search fails and the I get an ACPI IRQ Holder Error...
Hi All,
I have the following setup.
i5 750 - Cogage True Spirit
MSi P55 - GD65
Gskill Ripjaws 2x2GB DDR3
Case - CM 690 II Advanced
My regular temps (unclocked) run between 30-34C idle to 50~60C under 100% load in P95.
If I turn on X.M.S in my bios and run P95 my temps go to ~35C idle to...
Hi All,
I recently became an owner of this nice case. However, I have a Cogage True Spirit and the top side fan will not fit. I am interested to see what everyone else did for the side fan issue.
P.S. I see that CM has a glass side panel on their online store for 19.99. So that is one...
Hi Guys,
I am struggling to pick out a case. I currently have the following build.
i5 750 - w/Cogage True Spirit
MSI P55 - GD65
4GB RAM
nVidia 8800 GTS 640MB
I am probably ordering a CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-950TX today and I am planning on getting at least one 5870 in the next...
So, I am looking into getting a nice brand new 5870. Currently, I have the following setup
i5 750
MSI P55 - GD65
4GB GSkill Rippjaws DDR3
Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM
GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB
My current PSU is a XCLIO GREATPOWER X14S4P4 600W...
Hi Everyone,
I posted a while back about getting a build for my friend.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1489792
We are finally ready to order the build for him. This is what we came up with.
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model...
Anyone else noticed that newegg dropped the price on the HIS 5870?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161301
I know HIS isn't an Saphire or XFX but still I don't remember seeing a 58xx series card on a special offer in months.
Sign of things to come or just a one off?
HI Guys,
So I purchased new CPU/MOBO/RAM. Can someone please help me understand why CPUZ lists my max ram bandwith as PC3-10700? Specs & screenies below.
i5 750
MSI P55 GD-65
Gsklill Ripjaws 2x 2 GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
EVGA...
My buddy is looking for a decent laptop that he can do some WoW gaming, surfing the web, watching movies etc.
He mentioned that he was looking at this one.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5581198&CatId=17
The only thing i am not sure is...
So I purchased a Thermalright CoGage True Spirit for my new i5 750 build.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9403/cpu-tri-62/Thermalright_CoGage_True_Spirit_4-Heatpipe_Core_i7_CPU_Cooler_Socket_LGA_1156_LGA_1366.html
I also got the bolt through kit for the 1156 socket...
So I am trying to understand how successful people are with painting a case interior black?
Referring to a all steel case.
Is it possible to paint it with a primer then a black coat or should I not even try it and just get it powder coated?
Hi Guys,
Can you help me out. Trying to build a computer for my buddy. He is looking at getting a machine from a retailer but I told him that for $1000 he can build a pretty serious machine with decent future upgrade capabilities.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming...
Well my solid rig has been giving me some issues lately. So I have been contemplating a tiered upgrade/rebuild in the next few months.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming primarily, I mostly play EVE Online (2-3 client at a time) and MW2 (less...
So we use Dell Latitude E6400 laptops at work.
http://www.dell.com/us/en/enterprise/notebooks/laptop_latitude_e6400/pd.aspx?refid=laptop_latitude_e6400&s=biz&cs=555
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14.1" Premium WXGA (1280x800) Display
Core 2...
Just to be clear we are talking about DISPLAY resellers.
B&M & Online
Costco - www.costco.com
Sam's club - www.samsclub.com
Walmart - www.walmart.com
Dell - www.dell.com
Microcenter - http://www.microcenter.com
Online Only
Tiger Direct - www.tigerdirect.com
NCIXUS - www.ncixus.com - "You need...
Hi Folks,
Seems I am stuck in a pickle. I am a proud owner of a BenQ G2400W. I am kicking myself for not getting two of them at the time.
I've been trying to get it a twin brother but it seems that it's only available from shady websites that I do not want to mess with.
I guess I...