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I have a project I'd like to do, but I don't want to do a lot of work for nothing. Basically, I have an Ubuntu 14.04LTS box running the Gigabyte 1037U mITX motherboard with an integrated Celeron and NM70 chipset. I have a couple hard drives, a 4GB 1066 DDR3 Mushkin RAM, and an optical drive...

I know that AMD is fairly liberal with what cards can be run in Crossfire, but I wasn't sure if I could run my 6750 in Crossfire with the 7850 I have in my main rig now. I've seen some charts, but it was only on whether a bridge was required. I don't have a bridge, but I don't see acquiring one...

I'm considering putting in a sound card to avoid some noise coming through on my speakers. I have a set of Creative 2200 2.1 speakers and use the front panel on my Fractal XL R2 if I use headphones. As long as I have a front panel connection, I'm not picky either way.

I'm looking for recommendations on calendar software that can be used under Windows 7 and Android. The build-in Android calendar kinda sucks for me because of being a pain to edit, IMO. Free is preferable, thanks.

I'm finally, really updating my CPU/MB/RAM! Yay! Anyway, in the interest of keeping it relatively inexpensive, but keeping some OC fun available, I have the Pentium G3258 coming. I have both the Corsair H60 and a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO at my disposal for use with the CPU. Basically, I'm...

Okay, so the Blu ray drive on my super slim has gone out, but I have my other fat one that I plan to bring down and hook up. Since my kids may have contributed to this problem, I am placing the fat one behind a locked door on my TV stand. This would allow me to have PS+ games from both...

I sorta had an HTPC before, but it was cobbled together and not really set for the purpose, but this time will be different. I want something low-power, inexpensive mb/cpu/ram part with HDMI that will do 1080p. I currently have a TV that is 720p, but once my kids are a little older or kill my...

For the life of me, I cannot figure out how the hell to keep my X6800 cool without crazy idle temps. I upgraded from a Pentium E2160, which was a 65W part. Overclocked to about 2.9GHz, it was hitting 31-32*C under load with a Corsair H60. I was using an Asus P5B at the time. Well, I...

Okay. My kids have just destroyed another optical drive, and I've had it less than a year. So, I'm considering another case from my NZXT GAMA so nothing else gets jacked up. Now, the problem is, unless I want to shell out hundreds of dollars for a server-class Lian Li or the like, that's...

So, I got a Core 2 X6800 to upgrade from my Pentium E2160. I've been running that with a Corsair H60 (first gen) and loved it. I had to move to an MSI P965 Neo after my Asus P5B Premium went to hell. Aside from less overclock room, this was a fine set up since my grand plan of doing a major...

My Asus P5B Premium is no longer functional, yet I don't really have the funds to upgrade the CPU/MB/RAM at this time. I do, however, have a perfectly good XFX 6750 1GB PCIe card on offer for trade. I'll snap some pics later, but this card has a double lifetime warranty with XFX, and I have...

I had great, fantastic plans to completely rebuild my main box this coming year, but that's not going to happen. However, I'd like to drag the life out a little longer by moving from 2GB of PC2-6400 to 4GB. I run an Asus P5B Premium with a Pentium E2160 (OC'd to 2.93GHz) and 2GB of OCZ...

So, I picked up the EA Humble Bundle and started Dead Space. I'm in Chapter 5, but I'm stuck where I'm at. It's the part where you have both the chemical part and the DNA part of the compound and you need to mix it where the regenerator necro first appeared. For whatever reason, it's not...

So, it dawned on me that with my PS3 being used a Netflix appliance/game system, my TV PC might serve me better as a NAS. Right now my NAS is a Jetway mITX board with a Via C3 800MHz and some random IDE boards. I'm thinking of moving said TV PC into said route with some extra hard drives...

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I've found that a few PC games do not like the mouse and keyboard, but allegedly do better with a controller. Specifically, the game in question is Darksiders, but I'd like to have options should this problem rise again in the future. I have both an Xbox 360 and a Playstation 3, so a...

So, after I knock out a few things when I get my tax return next year, I'm planning to snag an Xbox 360 so I can play games unavailable on the PS3. Right now, we have the holiday bundles which include a 250GB model with Forza 4 and Skyrim for about $250. I'd rather wait to pick up the 360...

So, I'm gutting a Sony Vaio to play with the parts, but I've hit a snag. Whoever put the motherboard mounting screws in last was the Hulk or used a drill for major overkill. I want to recover the motherboard in working condition. I don't know if it is safe to use WD-40 to help loosen the...

I'm trying to figure this out. I've heard some people saying online that Socket AM3+ is EOL in 2013, but official info I read seems to indicate that the socket doesn't have this. I'm confused here. If AM3+ is going I'd like to know what source says this. FYI: I'm planning an...

I was poking around on PhoneDog.com and was looking for any news on Boost. (The wife and I are looking to move to a pre-pay set up when our current VZW contract runs out.) I ran across a news blurb stating as of today, they have the Evo Design 4G. I knew the original Evo was pretty nice, so...

I've heard about this somewhere... Currently, I have the 700 minute plan with unlimited texting and we're done with our contracts in Jan 2013. We have 2 dumb phones. On one hand, VZW has been reilable and the support is great. On the other, it's Verizon and the prices aren't eviable and my...

So, I've been told that I can cancel my contract without incurring an early termination fee if I call them out on something I didn't sign for. We all know Verizon is adding a $2 charge to pay your bill monthly, which I didn't agree to when I signed my contract. Now, my contract isn't up until...

I'm having a little trouble getting my network to operate as needed and I'm at a loss of where to go. I have an Actiontec MI424-WR Rev. D wireless router/modem where my FiOS connection comes in. I wanted to expand my wired options with a Netgear FSV318 Router my dad gave me. I have a crossover...

I picked up a new XFX Radeon HD 6750, to replace a pair of GeForce 7900GS's in SLI and move into the DX11 era. Unfortunately, despite the drivers I use, I'm plagued by an atikmdag.sys BSOD at random times and it's beyond old. Specs: Gigabyte N650SLI-DS4L Pentium E2160 @ stock XFX Radeon HD...

Basically, I want to toss together an old school box for overclocking. I have a Prescott-based Celeron that's sitting in a mATX board that used to be in my wife's rig before caps started bulging. I'm looking for something cheap. An Abit IS7 or something. I don't really care, but it must have...

I've had my Uneec (sp) branded Antec SX1030 clone case for a while now, and it looks like I need to change out some of my 80mm fans. I did consider jumping to a new case, specifically the Antec Six Hundred, but then I reconsidered--partially because 4 new 80mm fans is cheaper than a new case...

I picked up a BFG GS450 PSU the other day, and I was wondering what the internals are like. I haven't run across a review of the GS line, and when I checked BFG's site, there wasn't even a listing of the 450 model. It's not that I'm worried about the quality, but I just don't know what the...

Hey, I'd seen a used copy of Rock Band for $30, and it's looking attractive, for better lack of a word. However, I remember the issue with the bundled Guitar Hero III controller not working with Rock Band. I read on Wikipedia that it's been patched, but given the source, I figured I should...

I know this is probably a long shot...but, does anyone know of a pink motherboard? My wife looooooooooooooves pink, and I'd love to pick up a motherboard if they exist in that color. She has a pink case, keyboard and mouse, but there isn't enough pink to her (but she hasn't had the pink...

My info: e-mail: [email protected] Paypal: [email protected] Heat is under BigB 41-0-0 Terms: -First to pay gets it. No dib, reservations, etc. -I accept Paypal and Money Order For Sale: Two (2) 17" Dell Trinitron Flat CRT's Asking $40 each/$75 for the pair...

Contact Info: E-mail: bjgrifter365(AT)verizon(DOT)net Heatware: BigB Accepted payment: Money Order, Paypal (linked to Verizon e-mail account) Shipping is from 46805. Terms: -No dibs. First to pay gets it. -I'm looking for specific stuff, but feel free to offer something else...

My Info: e-mail: bjgrifter365 -AT- verizon -DOT- net Heatware: BigB 39-0-0 Terms: Accepted payment: Paypal, money order Shipping: US Postal w Delivery Confirmation from zip 46805 is included at the cheapest rate. Faster or other providers can be done, but at a cost to the buyer. No...

My Info: e-mail: bjgrifter365 -AT- verizon -DOT- net Heatware: BigB 39-0-0 Terms: Accepted payment: Paypal, money order Shipping: US Postal w Delivery Confirmation from zip 46805 is included at the cheapest rate. Faster or other providers can be done, but at a cost to the buyer. No...

Linky. I don't know if this is B&M only, but GameStop is offering the Unreal Anthology (Unreal, Return to Na Pali, UT Game of the Year, Unreal II and UT2004) for free when you buy UT3 on their site.

I'm pulling my hair out on this one, but anyway. I'm having some issues with sporatic system shutdowns. System: DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D, with 704-2BTA bios Athlon64 X2 3800+ 2x 512MB PC3200 Crucial Ballistix, 2-3-2-8, 2.8V PNY GeForce 7900GS Western Digital 160GB SATA Seagate 160GB...

My Info: e-mail: bjgrifter365 -AT- verizon -DOT- net Heatware: BigB 36-0-0 Terms: Accepted payment: Paypal, money order Shipping: US Postal w Delivery Confirmation from zip 46805 is included at the cheapest rate. Faster or other providers can be done, but at a cost to the buyer. No...

Yes, it's tax time again. I went to Best Buy and found that if you buy any version of Turbo Tax running $39.99 or more, you get a free wireless Microsoft Optical Mouse 3000 and a $5 gift card. I ended up walking out with almost as much free stuff as what I paid for. Plus, you'll be...

Well, let me back up: Around the last half of last year, my Enermax EG565P-VE released the the magic smoke. There was a pop and it died. I picked up a Thermaltake Toughpower 600W instead, and things seemed alright. Unfortunately, I've had all sorts of random shutdowns, and it's been...

YMMV, but my fiancee told me McDonalds was offering a free sweet tea every Tuesday in January. I don't know if this is nationwide or not, but it was available at the State & Colesium location in Fort Wayne, IN.

Terms and Conditions: -First to pay gets it; no dibs. You want it, show me the money. -I accept Paypal or Money Order. -I will not ship until payment is recieved. -Shipping is done by the cheapest shipping with USPS (Postal Service). Faster or other methods may be used, but at the buyer's...