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    Gaming Build help $900 microcenter/frys california

    Thank you for your help. I greatly appreciate all your help danny bui. The last thing I would like to ask is: Do you think I will need extensions for the power cables? I am about start building the machine. I am just waiting for UPS to drop off the PSU.I can run up and grab them, but I...
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    Gaming Build help $900 microcenter/frys california

    The LE version? I thought those were the low grade of the series..? edit: I see this is the LX not the LE I picked up everything mainly instore : \ I know I could save money, but since I have limited time I want to make sure everything works before I have to leave. Also they ran out of the...
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    Gaming Build help $900 microcenter/frys california

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming, Web Browsing, Photoshop, bragging rights 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $700 it was $900 including the Blu-ray and PSU.. 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the...
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    Assistance greatly appreciated gaming build $450

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming, browsing, photoshop (work horse computer) 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $450 before tax is acceptable 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and...
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    Corsair Gaming Audio Series™ SP2500 High-power 2.1 PC Speaker System Drawing

    I really need speakers. I haven't had any in 5 years!
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    Danny Bui Appreciation thread

    Very true and the fact that a full pci-e video card gets in the way of some of the harddrive bays on the 900. You can't tell since I have removed the video card and put it in the 690.
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    Danny Bui Appreciation thread

    So I just wanted to state that danny bui is the man he has helped me out on over 4 builds and all have been solid. My most recent is a rebuild from a downed computer(that wasn't getting any beep codes). He helped me find a nice and cheap cpu/mobo/ram deal and they are working perfectly...
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    New parts or new build? please help

    I went ahead and grabbed the ram also. Thank you once again!
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    New parts or new build? please help

    Danny bui I apologize that I keep bothering you, but could you recommend a cost-effective upgrade :D Thank you for all of your time.
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    New parts or new build? please help

    Thank you for all of your help with this! Since I do want to keep the pc up and running (as a server or htpc later) I am willing to replace ram, cpu, mobo. I do plan to build a sandy bridge (high end pc) in a few months so this is just to keep me held over for now and then turn it into a...
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    New parts or new build? please help

    Thank you very much for the welcome back. I know this sounds lame, but I don't really feel like troubleshooting since I don't have a lot of extra parts. If you could help me pick out a nice mobo that would be greatly appreciated. :D
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    New parts or new build? please help

    So I just got back from a deployment and found my computer doesn't boot. The computer will not post and the lights (from my antec 900) on my fans just blink even though they are spinning. My motherboard's 6 lights are all light and blinking and 3 of the 4 lights on my 4870 are lit up. I bought a...
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    5870 dvi and vga don't work but HDMI does??

    So I built my roommate a computer six months ago before I went to Iraq. As I was gone he said the computer stop reading the display drivers for the vga port and dvi port, but the HDMI still works. I was thinking of removing drivers and reinstalling newer ones, but if the vga/dvi doesn't work...
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    $800 Gaming PC for roommate (help much appreciated)

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming and minor video editing 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? 800 before t/s 3) Where do you live? Altus, OK 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc...
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    Best Gaming Headset Suggestions (Must Include Mic)

    This is just my opinion, but if you want an all-in-one set I would just go: GameCom 377 http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-Open-Ear-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00309D4BU or GameCom 367 http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-Closed-Ear-Gaming-Headset/dp/B001E45XT4/ref=pd_cp_e_1 Since they...
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    Build for Parents (suggestions wanted)

    Computer runs amazingly. I am actually using it right now. It runs Heroes of Newerth well and does pretty much everything. The only question I have is why does system say I only have 3.75 gigs of ram usable?
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    Build for Parents (suggestions wanted)

    I was looking more into this and the MB only supports 1333.. also I think I am going to go with the 630 CPU
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    Build for Parents (suggestions wanted)

    Thanks for this awesome rebuild. I will be buying this for them!!
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    Build for Parents (suggestions wanted)

    overpriced RAM.... That is the cheapest in 1333 for 2x2gb besides the crucial for 99. 2. 750 before tax and shipping 3. my parents live in California 6. No 7.19" lcd 8. next Wednesday 9. Nothing fancy 42. My little brother is 7 (so gpu can be upgraded later) Sorry for not putting it in the...
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    Build for Parents (suggestions wanted)

    So I want to build a computer for my parents since their last one is a p4. I looked at parts and build them something that is going to run down right amazing for them. All they really do is surf the net, but my little brother is getting into games so I want something that can do a little gaming...
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    FS: i7 920 150$ + shipping *still in box*

    Sorry guys I was are lunch. Rw3 was the first to respond.
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    FS: i7 920 150$ + shipping *still in box*

    Sorry guys I was at lunch. Rw3 was the first to respond.
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    FS: i7 920 150$ + shipping *still in box*

    I picked up and i7 D0 in january at a MC in california. It has been sitting on my desk since. Now I am deploying for 6 months and it is just going to sit around. If you are interested post here or pm. Edit: will post pics when I get home from work.
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    Upgrade from integrated

    Double post. What is good about udac? Edit: I was looking at the udac and I like the idea. Would I just use them during just muusic usage. Would getting a nuforce icon be a good match with the udac.
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    Upgrade from integrated

    I listen to music and paly games both audio going through the headphones. I will look into the xfi even though I care for the music quality over game audio. I mainly listen to di.fm or cds/mixes. Thank you guys for the help. What information would help.
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    Upgrade from integrated

    I guess I didn't. I was wondering if I should go with a soundcard upgrade or just get a dac and/or amp? What will I get better quality out of? Does it even matter with the headphones I own? Are there any good third party drivers for the cards you mentioned(thanks I will look into them)? Is there...
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    Upgrade from integrated

    Hey guys I know you get these questions all the time, but am really getting into the audio scene. Right now I am using integrated sound on my mb realtek 889A with hd555 and soon to be dt770pro-80. I reviewed Arkangyl's "big audio post" and decided to upgrade to a dedicated soundcard before going...
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    Advice on headphones for gaming + rap

    Thanks man. But I was wondering if I would get a better quality if I got a dac and/or amp. Right now I am just using onboard hd audio. Again I have hd555 and dt770pro-80(soon).
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    Advice on headphones for gaming + rap

    I have the HD555's, but I just ordered some DT77pro-80's
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    Advice on headphones for gaming + rap

    I just bought these in guitar center for 169 but they charged me 14$ for tax :( I am just wondering if I need a DAC or Amp to make my music sound better. (I am using them for the same usage as OP but I am listening to dubstep)
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    ASUS M4A77TD ram timings (Need Help please)

    So a friend of mine bought new computer parts and got some ram from fry's. The timings on the ram need to be set to 8-8-8-24 1.65v, but I am not sure how to read his mobo's ram page. Below is an image of what his looks like, but that is not his I just found that online and the mobo and ram are...
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    Just bought Asus VW246H Monitor

    Just hooked mine up. It looks a little better than my crt. Also I didn't realize how big 24" monitors are I mean DAMN!!! So far I love it. I almost went with 26, but I think that would of been too big.
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    Just bought Asus VW246H Monitor

    I just bought this off of newegg. I am suppose to get it thursday (Jan 7) I am excited my first LCD still using a flat screen CRT..
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    ASUS A8N-LA wont post help!?

    I tried two different power supplies and still nothing. The only other thing I can think of is a different HD but I didnt have one nor an OS with me. : \
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    ASUS A8N-LA wont post help!?

    So I a buddy of mine has this compaq that wont boot. All it does is show the setup screen then it loops. I tried removing the ram and removing the cmos battery. I even tried switching to the on-board video. In the setup it still shows the cpu/ram/hd. (Ithink it might be a powersupply issue)...
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    XP still faster than 7 ?

    I think it is extremely funny how Main states a question then just fights everyone. Even when he created the thread which gives you reason that he would give back up information when trying to prove a point. Instead he just calls everyone fan boys or girls(insulting people trying to help you?)...
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    AMD 7850be core speeds and ram question

    that is it but as you can tell cpuz says it is 6400....
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    AMD 7850be core speeds and ram question

    Oops I forgot about that. Thank you for the reply now all I need to do is figure out the timings and voltages for the ram.
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    AMD 7850be core speeds and ram question

    A buddy of mine has just put a computer together and the board is an ASUS M3A76-CM with a AMD 7850be. The core speeds jumps from 1406mHz with a x7 multiplier to a 2812mHz with a x14 multiplier is this just an idle speed for it why is the multiplier change just randomly with nothing being done on...
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