Hi, After seeing some of the 2x4gb ram prices I was thinking about switching from win7 x86 to win7 x64. After searching around google most of the threads I found were dated and stated that 64bit is faster, but there may be driver issues and many programs are still 32bit and may run slower in...
I want to both change LEDs and add LEDs on my fans. I already ordered 100 5mm white LED with a forward voltage of 3-3.6v and 20-25 mA. These LEDs came with 100 91 ohm resistor and 100 430 ohm resistors.For the fans that already have LED is it possible to just switch out the LED and not have to...
Hi, I have decided to get a nzxt vulcan for my next case, but am having problems on deciding the right air cpu cooler to use. I am planning on using a phenom 955 and want to overclock a bit as well. Also I would like to avoid water cooling and closed loops such as the h50 and h60. After...
Hi, just wanted to give some rep to Logitech for having a great warranty service. My puppy chewed on my G500 wire and exposed the wires causing it to short. Been over a year since I got the mouse and it has a three year warranty, Logitech agreed to send me a new replacement in 3-5days without...
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Direct2Drive has a coupon for 20% FPS games. Coupon code is "SPECWAR5"
Apply at checkout for a $12 discount so the total becomes $48
EDIT: they removed the preorder link, I am guessing they have filled their quota for preorders
Hi, I recently just installed two xpsc thermal sensors into my case and am wondering what would be the best placement to get CPU temp readings and for case temps. Also how should I attach the thermal sensors? Thanks
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Apply code VG3TENOFF for 10% off, then $15 rebate reduced the price to around $134
Additional $10 GC for Newegg, Warm deal, but personally I would get the 6870 that is on sale
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Pretty good deal if you're in the market for a psu and a graphics card,$40 instant savings with the combo and an additional $50 savings in two rebates.
$279 (before rebates) - $50 (rebates) = $229
Hi, I recently had an urge to start playing racing games again. I am looking for one with a large multiplayer community and from what I could find NFS hot pursuit seems to have a decent community, but I don't know how decent. Any recommendations on what racing games to try for pc. Also do you...
http://toys.dailysteals.com/
Looks like they give you the hard copy of the game shipped to you for $5.99
Great rts game, would of ordered one if I didn't already have it on steam.
Hi, I recently was transferring files to my MyBook and i tripped on the power cord and it ripped out of the wall outlet. Now whenever I try to connect it to the computer it makes screeching noises and my computer says installing device drivers failed and won't let me access it. I can't even see...
Hi, I recently bought some enzotech mosfet heatsinks and noticed while putting them on the 12 mosfets behind the cpu socket that there are at least 6-7 more mosfet looking chips around the motherboard, Would it be recommended to put heatsinks of them as well?
Hi, I recently purchased a agama-k330 and was wondering if its possible to change one of its hotkeys to "close current window" or in other words the red x button in the top right hand corner of the window. I can set the hotkey buttons to specific programs, but I was wondering about setting it...
Hi, I have decided to try and overclock my cpu, phenom ii 720 unlocked to a 920. I have a sunbeam core contact heatsink on it and my motherboard is a biostar a880g+. I have already bought enzotech mos-c1 mosfet heatsinks since the board originally didn't come with any mosfet heatsinks. I was...
Hi, I am trying to set my cpu fan to 1000 rpm when I start my computer. The smart fan control option in bios doesn't seem to do anything or I am missing something. Right now it runs at the lowest rpm as if the fan control was set to quiet. My fan is a coolermaster blade master 120mm pwn fan. I...
Hi, I was wondering if its possible to use a unlocked cell phone with Sprint. I know that sprint doesn't have sim cards in their phones, but I would like to use my friends reclaim that he upgraded from and am wondering how exactly to do it. Would the phone need to be deactivated and then...
Hi, I am looking to pick up a usb keyboard for a computer that uses a biostar a880g+ motherboard. I had a concern, do all usb keyboards nowadays power up during the bootup process. I did have a motherboard that only accepted a ps2 keyboard in order to access bios during bootup and I am wondering...
Hi all I was building a matx machine and realized that my Sunbeam Core-Contact Freezer 120mm fan was not spinning. I tested the 4 pin header on the motherboard with another 4 pin fan and it started without a problem. I was wondering which brand or type of fan would be best for cpu cooling...
Hi, I am shopping around for parts to build a decent computer to play BC2 on med to high settings using 1440x 900 resolution. I saw some deals on the HIS 5850, MSI 5850 and a phenom x3 720(ebay). Does anyone have a a 720 x3 and 5850 setup and can tell me how bc2 performs with it. Thanks for your...