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Hey All, It's been YEARS since I built my last desktop (yes, the rig in my sig is still accurate), and I'm trying to build a sub $1,000 rig ($800 would be great, but need SSDs/microITX etc). I don't do too much gaming (and I run at 1080p) anymore, but I want to be able to have the option...

First of all, the purpose of my lab is mostly for spinning up linux boxes, virtual routers and firewalls (and maybe some W2k12 DCs). My priority is not to learn and test all that the VMware eco-system has to offer, although, maybe one day I would like to do that. This is for misc labbing, and...

Okay, I'm not a virtualization guy--but I know the basic concepts and I use VMware Workstation often. I'm a security/firewall/networking guy. I'm implementing a new firewall for a client, and after a complete review of his existing architecture, on the go live date he springs on me "oh I have...

Well it's about time I ditch my 8800GT, it's served me well for a few years. Right now an XFX 6870 is $190 on NewEgg. And incredible deal. However, since I have an E8400 as my CPU, is it even worth going that high end? I was going to go with a GTX-460 until these AMD price drops. But now...

I'm looking to get my father a real nice monitor for Christmas, he is a serious digital photographer, however, his monitor makes me weep. It's some 7 year old Dell 19" TN panel i believe. For the amount of money he spends on cameras and lens (and photoshop) I really think he should have a...

Well like most people, i'm looking into purchasing a 460 1gb. Now, for example, eVGA has their superclocked cards straight from the factory. This is basically just giving me an OCed from the factory that is under warranty, right? Technically, I should be able to OC a stock GTX460 to the same...

It will only cost a maximum of $40 bucks I believe. My step up has about 15 days left until expiration. What do I have to gain with this card, besides higher clocks? Any other 'future proofing' technologies? Is the gain worth $40 bucks?

Hey, I have an issue on my old s939 rig which I can't figure out. When I turn on the power, everything boots up. The CPU fan, GPU fan, case fans, HDD (I believe), yet there is no post and no video output, no diagnostic lights coming on on the mobo. I tried a new CPU that I knew was working as...

Looking to buy immediately, any of these stepping will do: CCB1E 0550VPMW CCB1E 0605XPMW CCB1E 0606VPMW CCB1E 0608MPMW CCB1E 0609FPAW CCB1E 0609FPMW CCBBE 0610DPMW CCBBE 0615EPMW CCBBE 0617FPMW CCBWE 0550UPMW CCBWE 0530TPMW CCBWE 0546XPMW CCBWE 0609FPAW Will consider other...

So I have a new e8400 wolfdale on pre-order, and now I'm picking out my ram. I'm getting vista 64-bit so I want to go with 4gb. I've narrowed down my choices to: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145176 4gb Corsair XMS2 with DHX for $89 -- seems like a steal at...

I tend to buy all my parts from Newegg, I was wondering how difficult it is to score a CPU from a big time seller like that on launch day? Do they tend to get it in earlier than other places offering a pre-order? Do they sell out in minutes? Any other advice about ordering my brand new CPU would...

I plan on building a new rig around the 3ghz Wolfdale at the end of January, this is what I have so far, anything feedback would be appreciated. COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: RC-690-KKN1-GP $79.99 $79.99 1 ABIT IP35 Pro...

Hey guys, this is going to be my first new build in a very long time (just look at my rig below), I'm very excited to get started, but I'm a little rusty. It seems that the 45nm Wolfdales will be out about Jan. 20th, and I've decided to build my system around that. The 3ghz chip @ ~$186...

Well, it's that time again (Woot! ). My old rig has been acting up for a while, and every day there is another problem, so it's time for a fresh build. I have the money so why not? I'd like to max out at $1500, being under is good. This is what I'm planning: e6850 ABIT IP35 Pro 2xGB...

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So just about everything with my system has been going wrong lately, and with a change of jobs I will be having more and more time for gaming (yay!). I'd appreciate any feedback on the components I have right now, to see if there is anything glaringly wrong, or anything I should upgrade. I want...

So for a while now, I have not been able to connect to certain protocols on certain ports. For example, I can not connect to any IRC server on port 6667-6669. However, I can connect fine on port 7000. I can also not upload via SSH, but I can download. Same goes for FTP. Bitorrent and other p2p...

So I'm about to pick up a 7800 GS, however, I have two choices. One card has the reference nVidia fan, and one has the eVGA fan. Anyone have any experience with the eVGA fan, is it worth the extra 10 bucks? How is the sound level? Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Hey guys, just seeking some advice. Unfortunately, my 6800 GT bit the dust (well it still works just locks up every 5 minutes)...my open case had an accident with a bottle of water :eek: . Anyway, I was planning on doing a complete new build this later summer/fall when al the new CPUs come...

Hey all, I have am AMD athlon 64 3000+ and have access to a 32-bit and a 64-bit version of Vista, which one should I install? Are there drawbacks of going to the 64-bit (driver/game issues etc?)

Okay, so it's friday night and I have a programming exam tomorrow morning (yes, it sucks). Anyway, I'm practicing for it, and I'm having a slight problem with a certain practice program. The assignments are handed out are blank templates of already pre-defined methods and inputs. The...

Okay, I am completely stumped with these issues I am having. I seem not to be able to connect to certain services/programs. I can not connect to IRC, I get a "software forced disconnect error" or somthing of the sorts. However, when I change the port from 6667 to 7000, I can connect. I can not...

Hey I'm not sure if this belongs in this forum, or the display thread, however it only seems to occur in CS:S. Anyway, my oh so gorgeous Dell 2005FPW arrived last week. I quickly wanted to see CS:S in 16:10 widescreen. With my current rig, I get extremely high framerates, then out of nowhere...

So I was listening to some music at a fairly low volume, and the speakers go out. I raise the volume and they come back, and it just repeats that. Now they don't work at all. However, the sub still works, and hits all the beats etc. (I swear I hear words coming out of there too, but very faint...

Hey guys I have a very odd problem here. I've been having great success with overcloking my 3000+ venice. Right now it is at 2610mhz (from 1.8ghz) at stock vCore of 1.4. Now around 300 FSB, is things start to get tricky. I get stability issues etc. I know I can push this chip further if I had...

My friend who water cools, sprang a very minor leak in his setup. By minor I mean maybe a few drops go out when he was cleaning inside of his case. When that happened his monitor completely died. Upon taking out the video card (a PNY 6800 GT) it looks in mint condition. Looks like nothing...

Okay, I have used my Audigy forever, even had the audigy 2 drivers installed. I recently just reinstalled windows, and got a new mobo/cpu. I now have the realtek 7.1 onboard audio. Which would be better to use? I know audigy drivers are very annoying etc. How does sound quality compare to the...

So I just bought a new SATA HDD/mobo/CPU I just reinstalled windows and went to activate it, and got the message saying this product has been activated too many times. What gives, I have maybe reinstalled windows 2-4 times. I was not aware that there was a limit, this is just complete BS...

Anyway, I recently purchased an A-64 Mobo/Cpu. I was running a Zalman 7000b HSF on my old set up. However, I lost the instructions for it. I know I am supposed to install the backplate etc. But my MSI Neo-2 Plat already has a backplate on it. Am I supposed to remove this and put on the Zalman...

Well I need a new CPU/mobo combo and want to get a venice 3000+. I have been looking at various NF3 Ultra mobos and keep hearing good things about MSI. However, their mobo is priced at $130 which is kinda of steep for the quick fix I need. Does anyone have experince with refurbed items? Is...

I need to purchase a new cpu/mobo combo and it seems like the venice is the hot CPU to have right now. I plan on getting a 3000+ venice, but I am unsure of what chipset to get. I have a 6800GT AGP so NF4 is out of the question. Are there any dominant features that are excluded form either...

I have always been an Antec fan, I never had a problem with their PSUs, until recently. I added more fans and a new video card to my ring, and the voltages went down, and now I have stability issues. So I figured that time/stress has taken it's toll, it lasted almost 2 years. So now I am...

What is the purpose of the second 12v rail? Is it just to give you more amperage and not to overload the single rail? My Antec true430 is about to blow, the Voltages are way down, and I have my vCore at 1.625 just to keep it stable at default clock speeds. (vCore may be at 1.625, but MBM5 says...

OKay, guys I have been out of the scene for a while, and when I was in it I was an intel guy. My system is fubared, so I just thought I could spend a $$ for a new CPU + mobo, and the AMD64 specs look good and so does the cash. So what is the best combo around my price range? I am partial...

So yeah, I bought a new case and cables, redid all the cabling, put in my 2 WD 80gb HDD, and now only one is useable. The one drive in question isa stand-alone drive (no slave attached to it). When I redo the cables, it says windows has found new hardware and it shows the drive as "WD...

Okay so I have been running my 2.4c at 3.0 ghz + solid for months on end. I decided i needed another 512mb of ram, a new heatsink (got a zalman alcu-7000), and a new case. So I installed everything and start up my computer. Well this is where the problem began. I get the message that the CPU...

Hey guys, I've been missing out on the scene recently, so i'm a little behind. Basically, I just received a new 6800 GT for Christmas, but am still only running 512MB of ram. I am looking to upgrade to 1Gb. Right now, I am running Corsair TwinX pc3700 (512x2) for dual channel. If I am looking to...

I have decided to buy a new LCD for college, and decided on a Samsung 710t. I was planning on purchasing from Monitors Direct, however, they are not in stock. The same goes for ZipZoomFly. I live in NJ so I have to pay sales tax on Newegg orders, so that is not an option. So what are some...

Soon after the arrival of the 9500 it was discovered that via a hard/soft mod that it was possible to open up 'unused' text pipelines to basically give you a 9700 with 8x pipes. According to the news on the [H]ard front page, the x800 Pro has 12x pipes and the XT has the 16. So do you think...