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    I think my monitor is dieing

    I have an NEC EA231WMi and at first it would flicker a little bit and I thought the cable was loose, or the active displayport adapter was going dead. So I moved it to direct displayport which didn't work and then direct DVI which did work, and it still flickers in and out, and now the screen...
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    FS/FT: All kinds of PC and tech goodies

    Preface: Just recently got engaged and I want to start to prepare for wedding deposits and pay some dental bills. I would like to try and keep shipping to the main 48 only, but if you are willing to pay a little extra I'm open to shipping elsewhere If you want images at certain angles or...
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    FS: Steelseries 7G White PBT, MSI 6950

    Closing thread to open a more general FS/FT thread. Preface: Just recently got engaged and I want to start to prepare for wedding deposits and pay some dental bills. I would like to try and keep shipping to the main 48 only, but if you are willing to pay a little extra I'm open to shipping...
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    Any word on if AMD is developing something like Adaptive VSync

    I have an Eyefinity setup with three 1080p monitors that runs super slow in most games on a 6950. Because of this I am looking to upgrade my graphics card and am having trouble deciding between a 670 GTX for the NVIDIA Adaptive VSync, or a 7970 for the somewhat higher FPS at higher resolution...
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    In 3 hours original Nintendo console and emulator streaming

    In case anyone is interested my friends and I will be streaming Paperboy and Smash TV with potential for a console versus emulator Super Mario brothers no warp race. Many other titles are possible for streaming and we should be going from 8:30 EST or earlier until 2-4am. Stream...
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    50% off at goincase.com until 7pm PST

    50% off code: "50000LIKES" This code is valid for anything on http://goincase.com/ But hurry, the code expires today (March 26 at 7pm PST)
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    WTB NEC EA231WMi LCD Monitor

    I have two of these and would like to pick up a third. I'm located in Orlando FL and heat is under "danucf"
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    Dell poweredge 1650 with ATI Rage XL pci

    I have a Dell power edge 1650 server with an ATI Rage XL pci on-board graphics adapter in it. I have to run Windows 2003 server on it at the moment, and the default driver it installs only supports up to 1600x1200. However I need to run 1680x1050 since that is the native resolution of the...
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    Two Intel X25-M SSDs, is there a difference?

    Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2M080G2XX Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2MH080G2R5 Any difference between these other than $5 price? Both seem to have the same Read/Write speeds and other specifications.
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    One PC, several sound cards

    I would like to have an mp3 station with several sound cards. The purpose of several sound cards is to have several outputs to do speakers in several rooms. I am guessing most music software has options for you to choose which sound card it will use, and then you can have several of the same...
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    Crossfire with 4890 and 4870 worth it?

    I have a 4870 and want to get a second card for Crossfire. I would much rather get a 4890 for my second card if possible since it is almost the exact same price as my 4870. Anyone have experience and/or suggestions?
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    Hardware in the new MBP

    What is the hardware inside the new Macbook Pro? Specifically what is the wireless network adapter, and the onboard sound? I've been going through hell trying to get Vista Ultimate x64 up and running and these are the two components that are not installing correctly. I installed bootcamp...
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    Fresh OS install, install video driver = BSOD

    I had my PC running Windows XP 64 for a very long time, fast and stable until I mysteriously got a virus. So I decided to install Vista 64 and try it out. I did a format, install of Vista ultimate 64, everything looked good so I decided to take it one step at a time. I installed the Intel INF...
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    Home recording

    I'm interested in learning more about home recording hardware/software so I can make an informed purchase of equipment. Does anyone know of some good sites to get my feet wet? Also I have a $200-800 budget to get an audio card and/or box for audio capture to a computer. Any suggestions on...
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    How can I fix this stuttering?

    I think I've narrowed my problem down to nvidia drivers. My problem is everything I do on the computer stutters about every second and everything seizes up for a few milliseconds. Audio, video, everything. Even simply dragging a window across the screen and it will freeze up for a brief moment...
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    Complete system jerkiness

    I just built a new computer the specs are as follows: e8400 @ 3GHz (Going to over clock when I have no issues) Asus Maximus Formula 0907 Bios (Problems occurred with and without on board sound and before bios upgrade) 1x 2GB stick of Corsair Dominator PC6400 Ram at stock speeds and timings...
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    Computer/sound jittering after install

    Just installed my 8800GTS and now I get a consistent computer and sound jittering. It happens at consistent intervals in video games and playing music. Even when I just drag windows around on the screen it will stop at consistent intervals. Only change I made was installing the video card with...
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    Sound card frustration

    I have a Creative Audigy 2 ex Platinum and sound is not coming out of my front right speaker from my 5.1 setup. I tested the speaker by plugging it into the front left channel and got sound just fine so it is not the speaker itself. I also plugged the 1/8th jack into the rear channel output of...
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    Looking for large MONITOR

    I've been tasked to find a large Monitor 50 inches or greater. I originally found a Westinghouse and a Sharp in 52 inches but was shot down because they had speakers and were therefore closer to TVs than monitors. When I looked up monitors at newegg I found some from NEC that were 46 inches but...
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    I've got to ask, should I buy this Xbox 360?

    Friend at work wants to sell me the following: Xbox 360 Premium Wireless adapter Intercooler 2nd controller quick charge station with 3 batteries Project Gotham Racing and something Force G flight sim style game. He wants $300. Selling it because he never has time to play it between...
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    ATI R600 series pricing?

    http://www.bootdaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=395&Itemid=59 Some what vague on the R600 themselves, what does this look like? XTX, XT, or what? Also are these retail prices, or bulk prices that resellers get?
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    Tuniq Tower and Thermal Paste

    I just got the Tuniq tower and I have three different thermal pastes to choose from without making any purchases. The paste the Tuniq came with, some arctic silver 3, or some arctic silver alumina. What would be your recomendations?
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    First Wii impression with Zelda, kinda meh

    69 Wii consoles at a target in my area, showed up around 3:45 AM and was #65 Graphics make 8 pound 4 ounce baby Jesus in the manger cry. Composite is less than spectacular, I knew graphics were not going to look so hot, but I'll hold my final conclusion until I see it via s-video or even...
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    7900GTO overclocked, versus 7900GS SLI overclocked questions.

    What would be the better performer? 7900 GTO overclocked for around $260? or 7900GS SLI overclocked for $40 more. I have an Asus P5W DH Deluxe with an E6600 @ 3.4 GHz and would have to run hacked SLI drivers.
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    New technology applicable to backlight LCDs?

    http://www.ceelite.com/ Its a super thin material that lights up, from the looks of it, it would be perfect to implement in LCD monitors. If it uses the same or less power than current back lighting techniques then it could even enhance the technology. From the images I saw on the site it...
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    Corsair DDR2 8500 and Asus P5W

    I have Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5, Asus P5W DH Deluxe, and an Intel E6600 CPU, currently I'm at 333 MHz FSB with my memory ratio giving me around 1000 MHz on my ram, the timings are 5-5-5-15 and I think I'm giving it 1.9-2v Eventually I plan to overclock higher when I have a video card that is...
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    Fax Server

    I need to buy a fax server, but I don't really know where to start. I need it to be able to access multiple phone lines, que faxes as they come in, and it'd be really nice if it would save the faxes as pdf files so they could be browsed over the network (so network connectivity as well)...
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    7800GT versus 7900GTO versus 8800GTS

    I currently have a 7800GT and am considering a 7900GTO with the hopes of getting a decent overclock to 7950GTX? speeds. Also on the horizon is the 8800GTS. Will I see a large enough performance boost to warrant the middle step? or should I just hold out for 8800GTS? I have an E6600 @ 3GHz...
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    BenQ FP241W versus Westinghouse 37"

    I'm considering a new monitor purchase to go along with an 8800GTS purchase and was wondering if anyone else was considering these two monitors as candidates? The prices are semi comparable if you can get a good deal on the Westinghouse. From my knowledge both would offer 1900x1200 approx...
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    FS/FT: 1gig Ipod Shuffle w/arm band, Audigy 2 ZS PCMCIA, etc.

    Ok its school time again so I'm selling a few things to pay for books and classes. Will probably be adding items as I find things to sell. For Sale/For Trade Items Audigy 2 ZS PCMCIA card for laptop (probably the best sound you can get in a laptop) New in packaging unopened. $90 Shipped...
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    Domain controller stops functioning after service pack 1 update

    So I go to quakecon and in my absence on of the bosses of the lab I work in upgraded our domain controller to Service pack 1 (Windows 2003 advanced server). Suddenly nothing in the domain can even log into the domain. So I disable the windows firewall and then people can get on the domain, just...
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    Windows Server 2003 Domain settings transfer

    I have two Win2k3 server boxes one is the current Domain with ancient hardware, and the other is a nice brand spankin new box. What I need to do is transfer the domains settings and accounts, etc to the new box. Is there an easy way to backup the settings and do this? I used the backup tool...
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    So here is the borg potential, how can I do this?

    At my work we have several 2 GHz Dual CPU Xeon Machines with 1 gig of ram (the older Xeons with no HT) Now we've gotten in some new goodies, two boxes with Dual 3.6 Ghz Xeons with HT and 6 gigs of ram, and another dual 3.2 with I think 4 gigs of ram. What I want to do is crunch for team 33...
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    WTB Abit AT7 motherboard

    My father's computer is on its last legs due to the motherboard which is an Abit AT7. So to keep the repair job simple I'd just like to get a replacement board, if anyone has one sitting around they would like to sell I'll take old or new it just has to work. Original Box, disks, cables etc. not...
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    WTB 2.4C or higher C chip

    I'd like to buy a Pentium 4 chip that has hyperthreading and I have $100 to spend awaiting transfer from paypal. 2.4C would be ideal, but if someone has something faster and is willing to accept $100 I'm your guy. After loosing my 2.4C in one of the hurricanes to hit Florida I'm short one...
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    WTB GBA Games: Any Gradius, Any Sonic, Any Megaman, etc

    I mostly would like to buy any of the Gradius games for the GBA, but am also interested in Sonic Advance 2 and 3, and Megaman X 1, 2, and 3. I also wouldn't mind a puzzle game or two like the Tetris for GBA or puyo pop or something like that. Hit me up with offers of what you got. heat under...
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    Call of Duty United Offensive $19.99 plus tax at B&M Best Buy

    1. Go to your local Best Buy 2. Purchase the "Gamers Gift Certificate" that has a $5 off any game of $19.99 or more coupon. (You only need enough to get the game so I just got $20 and paid the extra with cash) 3. Go back into the store and grab the CoD Expansion that should be priced $24.99...
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    FS 17.1 LCD, Rare CM Case, PSU, CPU, Desperate to pay for school

    Ok in case you saw my old thread, I spent too much on my trip to quakecon and now do not have enough money to pay for my classes at UCF. So I'm dropping prices and trying to convey how desperate I am to sell this stuff. On top of two classes and books for them, I also have Cell phone bill...
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    Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro eX....phew what a freakin name

    So I got this card off the For Sale For Trade section here but it came with no drivers, and no remote. Because of this I havn't installed the card yet, but I do have a couple questions: 1. Does the card require its own special drivers? or will the regular Audigy 2 ZS drivers do the trick...
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    First time wanting to buy an LCD? something you should know...

    I've noticed as a trend most people who go from a CRT to their first LCD are almost never happy. When I got my first LCD a Compaq 7020 it had some pretty bad ghosting in games so I went dual monitor with my CRT for games and LCD for everything else and it was good. When I got my 2nd monitor the...
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