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I'd go ahead and get the RAM. There's some seriously cheap deals goin on with 8GB memory kits, mainly Kingston and G.SKILL. Check out slickdeals.net Hot Deals forum for them. Edit: Looks like you already purchased. If you have a Fry's nearby, keep an eye out for deals on the 2500K. They usually...

I'm not gonna make recommendations as to the mobo and what not, but I will tell you that those are not good deals your girlfriend can get. With what you're goin for, you don't need 850watts, and the RAM is way overpriced for just 1 stick, and the video card is way overpriced. Are those with...

Yeah, I've even accidentally dented the cone centers on my 2.1 system (7 yrs of usage without the speaker guard plates takes a toll) and they STILL sound just as good as they did when in perfect condition. While the Klipsh 2.1's sounded great in stock configuration already, I learned that you...

This is a long shot, but have you by chance tried the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system? It's a killer system, and I've got a 7 year old set that's slowly dying out. I'm into 2.1 systems, but offerings by Logitech and others seem quite subpar to anything Klipsch offers, as Klipsch is a high-end home...

Alright draken, you'll be happy to know, I just ordered a black Phantom case. I really wanted the Black w/Orange accents, but Amazon didn't have it, and Newegg wants $25 to ship, and then there's tax on top of that. Can't beat tax-free and Amazon prime free 2-day shipping, so I went with the...

Hah yeah I'm taking my time, since I went over budget AND apparently Amazon is out of 2500k's til June 3rd or so, so the processor wont arrive til later. I'm down to the NZXT Phantom, the NZXT H2 (which I like a lot), and then the 3rd is gonna be a wildcard choice. This NZXT H2 really is nice...

Yeah I'm guessing in the end I will need a new case, but we'll see. I like the phantom and its controls, so in the end it's gonna come down to whether it can fit in my desk. I actually forgot about the phantom when I made my post and talked about the HAF 922. Not to mention, I went $130 over...

Alright, I wanna give a shout to Danny, and all of you who helped me with putting together my build. I had a budget of 1000, but decided to up it a little bit, and settled on the following components. Intel i5-2500K CoolerMaster H212+ HSF Arctic Silver 5 MSI P67-GD65 Mobo 8GB Corsair...

This doesnt really make much sense, but have you tried resetting the PS3's video settings? Hold down the eject button till it double beeps. But if you're using HDMI already, I can't imagine this is the issue.

Hey, I meant to actually go back and mention the XFX card. I read those same reviews, and revised my build to use a Sapphire card of equiv specs. I cant remember the model number, but it was a 6950 1gb. I wanna say it may have been a few bucks more, but not much. And if you can get the mobo and...

Hey man, check out my build thread. Specifically, look at the first list I posted of components I had chosen. I've made changes since later on in the thread and upped my budget, but I left my original list up there. Edit: This'll get you started. That includes a 64gb SSD. It'll be worth it in...

Well, I've decided to make some changes. First off, the XFX seems to have some bad reviews about artifacts and green-screens, so I've made a change to a Sapphire card of equiv specs. I also have decided that I'm going to go with the ASUS P8-P67 Pro Mobo instead of the MSI. It's same in price as...

Generally, WiFi connections and HD streaming don't get along the greatest. I used to be able to stream stuff to my PS3 from my Mac over wireless, but the software auto-transcoded down to an acceptable bit-rate in order to play smoothly. With that being said, assuming that your WD Live device...

It's enclosed, with a door on the front, but I'll prob remove the door for ventilation and maybe cut some holes in the back for extra flow.

I still haven't decided on the case. I like the Phantom but it is pretty big. It'll all depend on whether it fits in my computer desk's tower area.

I'll have one monitor at the moment. I occasionally will use my 40inch HDTV as a 2nd, but just for playing movies, and I've recently purchased a Seagate FreeAgent Theatre+ anyways, so at the moment, just 1. I'm certainly gonna get a 2nd down the road (6+ months), but I'm in no hurry. And your...

Hey man, I'm putting together a new $1K gaming box, I've used what appears to be a solid recommendation by you, based on a $1300 build that included monitor and Win7 (neither of which I need). Would you mind taking a look at it and critiquing? I'd appreciate it. It's here

OK, so after looking at a $1300 dollar build Danny Bui recommended that included $300+ of monitor and Win7, I've decided to revise. Danny, if you would, I'd appreciate some input here, especially as to the gfx card I should get. $320 - Intel Core i5-2500K CPU + MSI P67A-C43 Intel P67 ATX...

So what is your recommendation for a vid card? That's one of the few components I don't know much about. My other option which I'm willing to take, is to forego the SSD for a month or so, deal with the slower load speeds, etc, and then invest in a 128gb at that time. That'll cut my intial build...

Alright, so the time has finally come to build a system. I'm gonna pickin parts out over the next 2 weeks. This build is in anticipation of Battlefield 3 coming out in the fall, but I wanna go ahead and get a head start and build something to play current games. 1) What will you be doing with...

I am though. My old computer is an Athlon XP barton-core 2500+ (2.2) overclocked to 2.4 (3200+) with 1gb of ram and a Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb card. I believe I built it in 04 or 05.

By the way, how do you like that Phantom case? I just stumbled across that last night, and it looks very well-built. How's the noise, and do the fan controls seem rugged and able to stand the test of time?

That's exactly what I was thinking in regards to SSD and z68. I'm gonna go without a SSD for a while, then see how prices are near the end of the year. I'm planning on sticking with a 1tb Spinpoint SATA drive til then. And yeah, as far as performance goes, the reviews I've seen are somewhat...

Well, my budget is about 1k (monitor not needed), so it allows me to choose between the two architectures. Seeing as I'm building a system for playing games like BF3 in November, I'd like to get the most bang out of it possible. However, I'm building this early so I can play other games like LA...

With a release just around the corner, it's sad that no benchmarks would be released. I can't say this with certainty, but that tells me that AMD isnt impressed with their own performance. This pisses me off because I want to build this system, but the CPU defines itself, the mobo, and perhaps...

With Bulldozer looming just around the corner, I was hoping to see some real-world benchmarks popping up, in anticipation of a new PC I'm gonna build. However, I can't seem to find any reliable benchmarks or tests that havent been either A) proven false or B) using server-oriented architecture...

I can't say for sure, as it's not my field, but I noticed you mentioned zone 2. Do you have a Pioneer receiver by chance? If so, and also with other brands as well, I'd suggest running the HDMI to the receiver (assuming your TV and receiver are close by, I'm assuming), then run the TV to the...

Indeed, Memphis is one of their shipment facilities. Makes for speedy deliveries though. Anyways, I agree about the Raidmax PSU. I don't have experience with them, but from past builds, I seem to remember them not being that great. Also, that case is ugly as can be, I'm gonna hold off...

I definitely realize that I'm far out. I was just trying to get an idea of what's the latest and greatest right now. I guess I'll just check out other threads with similar price points. My main goal right now is to get caught up on what's new and what's upcoming. As for SSD, I'm not ready to...

So I'm looking to get back into the PC building game after a 6yr hiatus or so. My last beast was an Athlon 2500+ that I OC'd the hell out of. Anyways, I'm looking to build another box to game on. I'm inspired to do this specifically because of Battlefield 3's release later this year. Any help...