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    Xbox Live Neon Sign - Copy of SMS Phantasy Star

    Pretty rare Xbox Live Neon Sign from 1st generation Xbox Live (Made in USA not Chinese reproduction) http://www.ebay.com/itm/161570989773 Copy of Phantasy Star for Sega Master System complete w/ Vintage SEGA poster, manual, and original box. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161570915429
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    FS: 2 X EVGA GTX 680 4GB FTW Cards - Pay'n Billz

    Greetings almighty [H] community!!! I'm trying to move away from my ex-girlfriend, lighten the load on spare hardware, and pay off some bills. :( Thus, I'm liquidating my AWESOME EVGA Branded 680GTX 4GB FTW cards with backplates. History: I bought the first card at Target Direct in October...
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    Does anybody know of a definitive review of dual GTX680 4GB SLI vs 780(s)???

    I've been waffling on buying a 780 but I already have a 680 FTW 4GB card. So instead of wondering what to do, I decided to go the safe route and find another 680 FTW 4GB card for $400 delivered. (surprisingly they are disappearing from shelves and are slowly becoming scarce) I've been...
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    C1 vs C2 stepping in Socket 2011 i7s : What the hay?

    Dearest [H] Forum So I've been building this system (located in my sig) and read something about enthusiasts WANTING a C2 stepping socket 2011 proc. From what I have read on the internets it seems I have a C2 stepping chip (SR0KY Malaysia) So what exactly is the big deal about C2 vs C1...
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    My [H]ard House Music Show!

    So I've been developing my house music show out of chicago for the last 4 years. Each and every year it's gotten progressively more and more technical. This little project I've kinda been a slave to and it's not letting up. Check us out today! I do this every Saturday from 4PM - 7PM...
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    FOR THE [H}orde!!!

    Well I'm a bit new to distribuited computing so I figured I'd put my systems to work for ole team 33. System 1: 80GB PS3 (Rare MGS4 unit with PS2 hardware decoder) System 2: MEGA LAPPY (running GPU and CPU instances) Specs = Intel i7 3.06, 6GB DDR3, GTX 280, 3 HDDs (250 + 2X 500GB) System...
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    Ironic/Accidental L4D + Quaker Advertisement

    Recently I got off the wrong bus (the east-bound 65) on LaSalle on the way to work. So since it was a nice day, and I had some spare time before work, I took a stroll. Then I got to this intersection of LaSalle and Illinois...
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    AAAH! I recieved an ES G0 Q6600!!!

    HIGH REZ http://psykomantis.com/wonk/html/modules/gallery2/d/19591-1/IMG_5288.jpg HIGH REZ http://psykomantis.com/wonk/html/modules/gallery2/d/19595-1/IMG_5290.jpg I recently ordered the Q6600 from www.stalliontek.com. The OEM 6600 and HSF was going for $244.00 with free shipping so I...
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    My new Setup: Crossing over to the 64bit / Intel void

    You know I really try to stay away from posting "rate my setup" questions but I could not resist. I'm super new to intel ever since they phased out their socket 478s. I guess I've not really built a new PC in years to say the least. Anyhow, I'm ready now, I got the cash, and thanks to the...
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    I want to build an ATi + Intel system... I'm LOST!!! HELP!

    I read that in another thread and it SOLD me on Intel. The big TAX REFUND is coming and I got it ALL TO MYSELF!!! :D :D And to a degree I think it's time to move out of my 4800+ X2 shell and move it on up like the Jacksons. I play a ton of games (I am staff of a successful chicago-land LAN...
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    PC to HDTV + DVI to HDMI Question

    Ok here's the dealio. I got a Shuttle PC that I'm selling to my neighbor downstairs from me. He has a 60" HDMI, SVIDEO, and COMPONENT only Mitsubishi HDTV. (No VGA, No DVI) In my Shuttle I'm selling to him has a Geforce 6800GT, 1GB RAM, HDD, etc. Now recently I bought an ATi 3870HD that...
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    Is Crossfire with different card brands yet same model.

    Is it possible to crossfire a Sapphire 3870 with let's say a Visiontek 3870? I've heard you can even crossfire different models like a 3870 with a 3850... Is this true? I thought you could not have crossfire/SLI if the video cards were made from different makers even if it was the same...
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    Upgrade your Laptop - Core2Duo, DDR2 RAM, Network

    I had the misfortune of my laptop's LCD panel being crushed by a small child. Considering repairing my laptop is more then it's worth the time and money, I figured I'm going to part it out. I'd like 175 for the proc including PRIORITY SHIPPING SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD...
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    So who's going to do the Quad 3850/3870s?

    I've been waiting for the Spider platform motherboards and for my chance to upgrade from my current dual x1900 platform. I figure I'm going to step to a Phenom quad core Black (I'm not an intel fan), and that MSI 790FX board. Who else is going to spend the coin for a quad setup? I'm curious...
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    FS: Crossfire! X1900XCF + X1900XTX + RD480NEO2 939

    Hey guys and gals! I'm selling my ye ole crossfire setup and going to upgrade to a more powerful option. I have a matched pair of ATI X1900XTX and ATI X1900X CROSSFIRE cards. One card being the Crossfire card and the other being the stand alone XTX card. I have all the cables required...
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    My XBOX360 "[H]ard Driving Theater" Now with more high res goodness!

    Since the [H] has XBOX360 driving wheel fever I figured I'd share my experiences with what could possibly give this wheel "Killer Accessory/Application" status. MOVIE OF THE WHEEL IN ACTION!!! http://www.psykomantis.com/mediac/360wheel.avi Note: the audio cuts out at the beginning for...
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    Cage-Match: HD-DVD or Blue-Ray

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    XBOX Live Vision Camera... Why you should buy it!

    OK I picked up the Live Vision camera last night with World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. First and foremost I'm very pleased with my camera and games that support the feature. Reasons why I like the camera: 1: You can do digital shots of liquor and hang with your friends...
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    FS: FX53+AMD HSF, Ti83 Plus Calc, Ti89 Calc, Rado 18K gold watch (HIGHRES PICS!)

    I got some goods for sale. I need to pay off my chicago parking tickets, buy a new IPOD, and make some space. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm letting go my retail box AMD FX-53 socket 939...
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    FS/FT: RADO DiaStar 18K Gold/Stainless Watch (Pics Inside)

    I have a hell of a nice watch I got as a graduation gift 6 years ago and its pretty much sat in my family's safe for a good 5 of the 6 years of ownership. I do admit I wore it for a couple weddings and formal events but once again, back in the box, and safe it went. I don't really wear high...
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    Cage-Match: HD-DVD or Blue-Ray

    A technology format battle is upon us!!! I'm curious about which format will stand true and win in the end. Like BETA vs VHS, Beta was a strong contendah' with its quality of picture and solid construction yet lost in the end to cheap production and high licensing costs. Is Sony Balogna or are...
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    Another Satisfied Crossfire Customer!!!!!

    :( sorry for my shit cable management. Soon I'll have it cleaned up. No windows for this case though. that shit is an old school steel FLAT desktop box I ressurected from a 233 Pentium 2 desktop system. More pics here... My Photo Gallery WWW.PSYKOMANTIS.COM Man I'm loving this...
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    SO who's got crossfire?

    I recently just won a x1900 Crossfire card on Ebay for 400 bucks with shipping. Now currently I got a RD480 MSI motherboard with a single x1900xtx in it. I also have a Enermax 550W PSU so I should be alright with the dual card configuration. My question here is who has crossfire? I don't...
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    X1900XTX Crossfire, and PSU Questions...

    I bought a 1900XTX (yes I folded seeing how well a single 1900XTX stacked up against dual SLI 7800 512MB cards, impressive nonetheless). Well I'm not exactly understanding how the Crossfire technology works. I've read up and I'm realizing that I might want to future proof my Crossfire solution...
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    Who uses AA and FSAA? Really?

    You know I've never really understood the point of FSAA or AA. Sure it smooths out the infamous "jaggies" and makes games look pretty at low resolution. Great... FINE! FSAA and AA have a place for their duty in LOW RESOLUTION gaming. What I'm asking is why do people still care soo much...
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    FT/WTTF [email protected] PACKAGE For Lappy or Vid Card

    I need a solid laptop for next Spring semester of school also business use. I'm realizing my PSP is just something that I have to put out to pasture and see if anybody would be interested. Cobra Commander will assist with the showcasing of my prize possession. What I'm proposing This...
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    My PNFlashgames Site

    I built a website almost a year ago with PNFlashgames installed. My website registrants love playing what I have to offer. Plus it keeps me busy at work as well. :D Check it out! http://www.psykomantis.com If you register with my site, you can rank up against other players. I also...
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    FX53 or (X2)4200+ ?

    I have an Nforce 3 250GB mobo and I'm interested in pairing it up with a Dual Core 4200+ or FX53. I've not seen any documentation on weather the 4200+ is faster or more efficient then the FX53. I mainly will use this Shuttle computer as a DVD burner, DVD duplication (data and movie...
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    FX53 Overclocking Help Needed

    I'm a vetran of using Intel systems for overclocking. Using unlocked multipliers is a super new thing to me. I've searched the forums and for the life of me, I can't find anything on 53s. My setup: Asus A8V Mobo Kingston HyperX PC3500 CL 2.5 AMD Athalon 64 FX-53 Socket 939 MSI 6800GT...
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    CS:S PsykoPAK Map Pack!

    Downloadable exclusively from www.PsykoMantis.com CS:S PSYKOPAK MAP PACK! Description: This is it!!! Map Pack Includes: ba_stadium cf_haunted_b1 cs_assault_lith Cs_assault_2005 cs_crackhousenightbeta4 cs_suburb_beta11b de_cyberwar_beta2 de_lochs2 de_rats de_ratsrx_crzy...
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    Overclocking T21 Thinkpad Pentium III???

    Is it possible there's a BIOS mod or some sort of program out there that would overclock an IBM ThinkPad with a Pentium III 800Mhz Speedstep processor? I know it's a strange question but I was wondering if it's possible to squeeze any performance out of this notebook. Yeah it's risky and I...
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    FX-55 vs FX-53

    Other then 3-400 dollar difference, 200 mhz, and strained silicon process, what is really different between the 55 and the 53? Is the 53 overclockable? Will I notice any more performance between one or the other? I got nudged out of buying 55s due to it being consistantly out of stock...
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    AMD! Where's the BEEF?!

    How come there's this magical shortage of certain AMD processors??? http://www.newegg.com/app/searchProductResult.asp?Submit=Go&Range=1&DEPA=0&bop=and&description=fx%2D55&InnerCata=343 I can't find anything on AMD's website to claim there's a proc shortage or anything. All I want is a...
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    My First WebPresence

    Well I finally got around to doing it! I secured through 1and1.com hosting a 2GB contract on a Linux server with a 50GB transfer limit a month. Anywho... I put together a little PostNUKE based website and together with a good Polish pal of mine from Chicago we bought a CS:S server as well...
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    Dc_final Is Being Released Today!

    Join the release party!!! irc.gamesurge.net #DC-FINAL " #1 Oct 08, 04 - 2:47 PM Well...first off...thanks to all you guys for hanging in there and being patient...or at least hanging in there. ;) I know we missed the last release announcement by a long shot...but we hope to...
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    Calling all BFG 6800GT 256MB and Arctic Silencer owners

    I'm getting my BFG 6800GT 256MB card on Thursday and I already got the Arctic Silencer for NV5 for it. I'm also pairing up the AS with this for the back side of the card... http://www.xoxide.com/fancard.html This little 19 dollar cooler really has done wonders with my 9800XT overclocks...
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    Online retailers that accept P.O.s

    I work for a pretty large college. From time to time I buy hardware for dev systems my department builds. These dev systems are used in CAD drawing all the way to systems built for our 3D Game Programmer classes. So with all that in mind we can only purchase from vendors that accept P.O.s...
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    DC_Final Promo Movie!?!??! Yup...

    I have no clue where the hell this came from! Couple days ago there was a message that Trauma Studios was being bought by DICE on WWW.DesertCombat.Com. Today I was searching for WWW.DesertCombat.Com and it's GONE. WWW.DC-Central.Com (a favorite stomping ground) is dead too! There was...
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    Calling all 6800 Ultra Owners!

    So you got that brand new shiny 6800U card in your box. Sure it's impressive in size and power... I currently have a MSI 6800Ultra on order on it's way to me. I'm going to throw the 6800U in: Asus A8V Mobo 1GB Mushkin Blk Lvl2 PC3500 Enermax Noisetaker 475W PSU AMD A64 3500+ @ 2.5Ghz...
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    A64 939 FX55 When?

    Was there any clues to when the FX55 is going to be out? I'm buying some new PCs for work and I did not want to invest in new systems only to be outclassed a month or so later. From what I read the FX55 has a better memory controller, runs cooler, strained silicon, and also SSE3...
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