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    Gaming build- overwhelmed by choices

    Thanks, The NH-D15 was out of stock at newegg when i checked. The speakers are for gaming. I like the cooler master. Im sure a smaller case would work but i just liked it. I have had problems with coaster wheels on other cases. I like that it fits under desk but leaves to little room for...
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    Gaming build- overwhelmed by choices

    I also like these cards- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814127832&gclid=CjwKEAiAnqWkBRCGm5uyu5r13jsSJACBZ4WyGqNb2ZZYZzWR7qtWfCZY5MqjGqrDA99xTY4kVoc2yxoCgebw_wcB
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    Gaming build- overwhelmed by choices

    Thanks for your response. Im cant get my wife onboard with paying that much for the Rog Swift but until prices come down. I wasnt intending to get more than 2 cards but two 970s looks like it might be better than one 980. And that looks like a nice motherboard.
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    Gaming build- overwhelmed by choices

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? Approx. 3500 dollas 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible. Santa Maria, Ca 4) What exact parts do you...
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    EA thinks Steam sales are a bad thing and devalue games

    He is kinda right. I first stopped buying games day one when I started seeing the GOTY additions on steam and saw that by waiting I could get a complete game with all DLCs for a decent price. Now it has been a long time since buying a game day one minus ME3. But ultimately it was the DLCs that...
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    Google + invite button is up

    Invite Please. You guys are awsome. Thaks
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    New Gaming PC- need advice

    Danny Bui, Thanks for the tip I will check out Amazon and check prices before ordering. So Amazon items dont ship to fast so that was why I was using newegg. I should let everyone know my computer knowledge level. About every 3 years I read the hardocp forum for about 2 to 5 weeks then...
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    New Gaming PC- need advice

    Thanks for taking the time to reply Guney. Budget: As for budget I have edited it seeing that I wasnt going to make it under 2000 and now looking at more like 3000. UPS: lol I have lived in California for 8 years now and maybe you are right about not needing one. I lost a computer to a...
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    New Gaming PC- need advice

    Windows pro because I can run windows xp programs on it and eventually will set up some wifi with 3 computer. So I think I needed it. But I know very little. Did not plan on upgrading but I had a 2 year old destroy the computer. Having to get up to speed fast. Microcenter is about 6 hours...
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    New Gaming PC- need advice

    I would make that post all colorful if I knew how.
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    New Gaming PC- need advice

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Surfing web, gaming(eve with multi clients, and all games sold at steam for less than $20) 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? I told the wife $2000 so that would be nice. But it lloks like it...
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    What case is better than a stacker?

    I have had a CM stacker for about 3 years now building new computer but cant find a case that feels like an upgrade from the stacker. What I liked about the stacker: 1- Full tower-lots of room 2- good air flow 3- ease of changing out components 4- usb ports at top/front- perfect since case sits...
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    Quick EVE Questions

    Eve university is currently at war and is not accepting applications. But you can still get lots of great info on there recruitment. If your planning on playing you start your account now. you are missing out on training points while you wait.
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    EVE Online for the n00bs...

    To get on the hard recruiting channel you need to join Hard-Recruiting. Make sure you use the - . i had trouble joining the channel because of the - . I'm on California time and will be on from 8 to 10 pm. There are usually between 0 and 3 people on the recuiting channel but there are many more...
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    Official Samsung 245BW Discussion Thread

    I have a 245bw also. What sharpness would yall recommend? Default was 16 and I now have set at 24. And do yall have magic color enabled? I think the choices are Demo, Full, and Intelligent.
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    2 psus to much for house breaker

    Alright I did some home work and worst case: 550w computer = 4.58a 750w computer = 6.25a 500w speakers = 4.16a 22w lights x 8 = 1.47a 75w ceiling fan x 2 = 1.25a 90w CRT = 0.75a 65w LCD = 0.54a 70w speakers = 0.58a That...
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    2 psus to much for house breaker

    Crap, deleting eludes me.
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    2 psus to much for house breaker

    You are right about 20a breaker in great room(kitchen and living room combined) bar in middle where we run blender. I am still wondering how to get from 750w to how many amps assuming full load. And I am thinking upstairs breaker is 15A but will check.
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    2 psus to much for house breaker

    I have a PC POWER and COOLING 550w sli in my current computer. I am thinking about building another computer with a PC POWER and COOLING Silencer 750 Quad. These computers will be in different rooms but supplied by the same breaker in the house. I live in a five year old house in central...
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    Problems with my nF4 and primary IDE, any ideas?

    I had similar problem with my MSI neo 4 plat sli. The problem turned out to be some USB bug. I think I fixed it with a bios update to motherboard. The problems was only happening when my X-45 was plugged in to the USB. But I may be wrong because it seems that it hung up right before IDE search...
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    optimizing xfx 7800gt

    My 7800 gt scored 6240 stock. 6400 is a average score at stock(before overclocking).
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    fail Bus GPU 7800gtx in nvmonitor?

    I only have a 7800 gt but the gm turns red any time I go above 1100. Never had a problem. It was like that with my 6800 ultra also.
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    overclocking bfg 7800 gt oc

    I have a bfg 7800 gt oc and I run it at 470/1150 but it will do 490/1200 Rivatuner is notupdated for new drivers but works just fine. But after tring it I went back to using coolbits.
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    nforce 4 sli recommended voltage

    Thanks. I moved it up to 1.55v but sandrasoft still says I am undervolting the chipset. I may try 1.6v but will stop there. I think the motherboard options only go to 1.85v.
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    nforce 4 sli recommended voltage

    I have a MSI K8N Neo 4 motherboard and sandrasoft said I am undervolting the nforce chipset. I currently have voltage set to 1.5. Should I try 1.55 that is my next choice in the bios. Thanks.
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    X3 the reunion

    Thanks, I ended up finding it in Walmart. They were sold out and I asked a guy to see if they had anymore. He came back 8-10 minutes later smelling like he had been smoking. But he had the game so I felt like kissing him. I don't mind getting it with bugs if its early. Gives me a chance to tool...
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    X3 the reunion

    Has anyone seen this for sale yet? The website said it had already sent out the preorders. I asked at bestbuy and the salesman said he had never heard of it and didn't know if they would get it in. I tryed Software Etc. and he said they were not getting any this week at least.
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    BFG Support, a new perspective.

    I just RMA'd my 6800 ultra. had replacement within a week. no problems no hasel.
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    BFG RMA question, please?

    Thanks. I took less than a week from the time they recieved the card to get my repalcement.
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    BFG RMA question, please?

    I had to RMA a card last week. My fedex tracker said they got it tuesday the 18th at 9:20 a.m. I was wondering do they send an email telling you they recieved the card. When should I expect to hear something? The tech support guy said I would probably get my card or a card back in 7 to 10 days...
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    BFG 6800 ultra oc problems

    I think I may have a bad card or motherboard and was hoping someone might know where to go from here. Yesterday after starting my computer I got a blank screen right after windows logo. I mean no video input screen goes into standby after 5 seconds. After playing with it for a while with no luck...
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    Temp probes for H20 lines

    Correct me if I'm wrong but I think in a water cooled loop the delta T across the radiator will probably only be 2 to 3 degree F. And unless you know someone else that has delta T reading the information you gather might not be that helpful. I think someone already suggested this but why dont...
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    939 cpu water block suggestion?

    I have a danger den D4 or maybe DD4 I will check when I get home. I leaning toward TDX now but I'm in no big hurry. Shopping for what to get is 1/4 the fun of buying something new.
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    official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI thread

    1)I'm having trouble using MSI live update. On the left side where my choices of updates should be is blank or just will not update. Any suggestions? 2)Also I was thinking of uninstalling the digicell. I doesn't seem to have any real purpose. Is anyone else using digicell is it worth...
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    Cleaner Signal

    A ups is always a good idea but I dont know if I would call it cleaning up power. UPS will stop bad fluctuations like power spikes and brown outs but they have to be pretty bad to flip to battery. Mine does 126 to 114. That is the high sensitivity. If you are talking about the dirty like when...
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    939 cpu water block suggestion?

    Thanks for the quick replies. I should have mentioned I already have a set up with 1/2 tubing. So I would hate to have to neck down to a swifttech. I think they are excellent for lower flow loops. And thanks for the reviews. It looks like the RBX is better. And I will check out the storm G4/G5...
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    Just had to share

    About nine months ago my wife was boiling two whole chickens when her friend called and needed a ride to the hospital to have a baby. About seven hours later when I arrived home I knew something was wrong immediatly. All the windows looked white. The fire department had to ventilate for almost...
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    MSI Neo 4 software question

    1)I'm having trouble using MSI live update. On the left side where my choices of updates should be is blank or just will not update. Any suggestions? 2)Also I was thinking of uninstalling the digicell. I doesn't seem to have any real purpose. Is anyone else using digicell is it worth...
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    939 cpu water block suggestion?

    I'm looking for a water block for my 3800+ on a MSI Neo4. I seems there is a limited number of choices of water blocks for the 939. Two I have my eye on are the danger den copper TDX or RBX. Anyone know of a better water block for the 939? Price range is 90 dollars but might spend more. Also...
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