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    LG 39LN5300 help needed

    Picked this set up today at Best Buy to mount on my Obutto Revolution. My Revolution has a 200x200 Vesa Plate on it so I thought the 39" LN5300 would work fine.......NOPE. Despite what LG says, thereare NO 200x200 Vesa holes on this panel, only 400x400. What gives? Anybody else with this...
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    i7 920 to ????

    I currently have an i7 920 @ 4.0 ghz but performance wise it is getting a little long ion the tooth and I'm thinking of an upgrade. About 99% of my home PC time is spent gaming, more specifically, playing simulators (XPlane 10, FSX, P3D, SHV, iRacing, etc..). Because of this, the processor...
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    Lightboost Help

    Hello All, Got a VG248QE today and have been trying to do the Lightboost hack but I'm not sure of it is working. I followed all of the ionstructions on the "How-To" page, except for two: My "Adjust resolution" page does not have an "Enable Stereoscopic 3D settings for all displays"...
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    SAMSUNG S24A850DW (PLS)

    Just saw this on Newegg. Sorry if this is old news. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001742 Quick specs: •1920 x 1080 5ms (GTG) •1000:1 •D-Sub, DVI, DisplayPort Price: $459.99 Thoughts/Opinions?
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    5760x1080 with 4x FSAA - Nivida or ATI

    Hello all, Based on the title, which of the two camps is better to go along with. I read somewhere here that Nvidia cards can get bogged down in multi-monitor setups with more than 2x FSAA being employed. is this true of the resolution mentioned in my title, or would this only be an issue in...
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    Evga GTX 580's gone from Newegg?

    Just dropped by Newegg and the Evga GTX 580's are nowhere to be seen. Not in the In-stock or out-of-stock section. I could have swore they had them there before. :confused:
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    GTX 480 to ATI 6970?

    Hello all, I currently own an Evga GTX 480 SC+ ad was thiking of switching it out for one of the newer ATI cards or..? I actually enjoy the GTX 480 very much, but have recently started to consider running a multi-monitor setup. As I uderstand it, Eyefinity requires a single ATI card while...
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    WC Loops I am considering - Opinions?

    Hey All, I am in the market to start watercooling my current system. I plan to start out with the CPU and then perhaps WC my GPU later. Here is what I am looking at so far: 1. CPU Block: Apogee GTX or Koolance 360 v1.1 2. Radiator: XSPC RX360 (in case I add the GPU later) *Question* Would...
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    Evga GTX 480 SSC+ = 2 yr Warranty?

    I read at Newegg in a review that the Evga GTX 480 SSC+ (the most expensive model) comes with a 2 yr warranty while the cheaper "SSC" comes with a lifetime warranty. Upon looking at the specifications of the respective products it appears this is accurate. Is this actually correct, or did...
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    How does Bing! Cash Back work?

    I just received an email stating I have about $50 BCB from Newegg from purchases I have made in the past. I remember earning the cash back a while ago but had since forgotten about it. I logged into my Bing! Cash Back accout and noticed the email was true. Now that I have this $50, what...
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    Which games support SLI?

    Hello all, I was wondering if there is a list somewhere that is "updated" as games are released regarding exactly which games support SLI. I looked at the SLIzone page and it doesn't look like it is updated that often (or maybe it is?). Thanks!
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    Standard clocked vs SSC vs ? ....is there really a difference?

    Hello all, I normally buy the SSC version of Evga's cards or pre-oc'd card from some other retailer, but to be honest, I have never really been sure if it is actually worth it. I am looking at picking up a new GTX 480 (in the year 2057 when they are readily available), and am having a tough...
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    Upgrade from GTX 285 SSC...worth it?

    Hello all, I have been considering upgrading my videocard to either a 5870 or one of the new GTX 480s. I really have no brand loyallty so either or doesn't really matter. What does matter is the fact I game at 2560x1600 and as much as I like my GTX 285 SSC, it struggles at this resolution...
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    Gigabyte 2GB 5870 at Newegg

    $499 (Eyefinity 6 Edition) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125322 Sorry if this has already been posted.
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    Best 1080P computer panel (not T.V.) for gaming?

    I am looking at picking up a 16:9 panel for my PC to keep my other panels company, lol. It doesn't matter if it is a TN panel, I currently own an Acer H233H and love it. My main purpose for this panel is PC gaming so I would like to keep the response time to 5ms or less. Pretty much anything...
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    Vizio Razer 23" LED

    Just saw this panel at Sam's Club and it looked pretty good. I will be using it for PS3, 360, and PC gaming). Price is about $298. Anybody have any expereince with this particular panel? I have been waiting for BB to get in the XL2370, but it has been a few months and the 6 stores within...
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    4:3 Aspect Ratio Display - Recommendations for gaming?

    Hello all, I am in the market for another display. What I am looking for is a panel with a native resolution of 1600x1200. I will be using it for gaming (simulators like Microsoft Train Simulator for instance) predominantly (I have a few games that oly support 4:3 since they are older). What...
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    Win 7 Ultimate vs Win 7 Professional

    Hey all, I am a current Vista Ultimate 64 user and am looking to move to Win 7. I am trying to decide between the Ultimate version and the Professional version. To be completely honest, I am not sure what the Ultimate version really offers over the Professional version. This rig is used...
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    Just got my 37" LG LH30 (for my PC)....

    Picked the display up at Best Buy a few days ago and have been spending all my nights going through my games and trying them out. My biggest concerns prior to purchasing were: 1. The loss in graphics quality over my other displays. 2. Input lag. 3. The distance I needed to be from...
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    LG 32LH30 vs LG 37LH30 - PC Gaming

    Hello all, I am in the market for a HDTV for my PC but am havig trouble decidig between these two, I was origially interested in the Samsung lineup but heard that the panel type you get is either hit or miss and that the LGs I listed above are using IPS displays. My main concerns regarding...
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    Evga GTX 285 SSC vs Evga GTX 295 for 2560x1600?

    I am in the market for a videocard now and I have a 30" monitor. With regards to gaming at this high resolution (with 4x or 8x fsaa...probably 4x), is the 896mb of RAM going to give me issues? I hear about dual gpu solutions vs single gpu solutions and I am leary about going the dual route...
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    Evga, BFG, or XFX?

    I'm in the market for a GTX 280 but am unsure which brand to go with. I currently have an Evga and have never had issues with it, same with the BFG 7800GTX card my wife has. XFX I have no experiece with but I certainly have a open mind. I am mostly considering the Evga GTX 280 FTW, Evga...
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    Evga 280 GTX FTW worth it over SSC model?

    Hey all, I noticed Newegg has the GTX 280 FTW model on sale for $50 off + $30 MIR and was wondering if the 280 FTW model is worth it over the SSC version for about $50 difference? Thanks! *EDIT* I fail at math.
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    Need a new videocard for 2560x1600......

    I jumped on the Dell Outlet 3007 deal so my 8800GTX will be off to the wife's computer. Therefore, I need a graphics card that will offer solid performance at this higher resolution. To start off, this machine is used for about 99% gaming and 1% looking for ways to avoid working in my free...
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    Really liking this i7 920

    CPUZ is still reporting 2 cores and 4 threads, but RealTemp and Task Manager are still reporting 4 cores, so I'm not sure what is going on. Anyways, my OC'ing with this chip is going well. I wonder how high it will go...
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    i7 - Only 2 cores showing up (Vista 64bit)...

    I have been oc'ing my i7 920 and things seem to be going well, BUT, CPUZ and CoreTemp only show me as having 2 cores and 4 threads. I've seen screenshots of the OC's others are gettig and they all read 4 cores and 8 threads. Task Manager is still reporting 4 cores though. Any ideas?
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    Might have to jump on the LG L227WTG-PF

    $249.99 at Best Buy this week. I wanted a 24 incher, but is this deal too good to pass up?
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    Best Buy - LG 22' L227WTG-PF - $249.99

    $60 off! Seems like a pretty good deal.
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    i7 920 Default Voltage question...

    Hello all, Before I bought my i7 920 I read that the default voltage is 1.2, however, I checked CPUZ and my default voltage (at Auto) is at 1.056. Do I need to set it at 1.2 manually or should I just leave it alone? I am not oc'ing yet and I have the Speedstep and other stuff "Enabled". My...
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    Ergotron Neo-Flex stand compatability?

    Hello all, I was wondering what non-BenQ LCDs can use that Ergotron Neo-Flex stand that BenQ sells. I have decided I must have height adjustment in a panel but it seems like quite a few of the newer LCD models do not have this feature. Is there an LCD compatability list soemwhere for...
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    Samsung 245BW vs BenQ G2400WD

    For gaming, which of these two monitors offers the better picture and play experience? Costco by my house is runnig a sale on Samsung 245BW's for $279. It seems like a good deal, but I wanted to ask around here first.
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    Are there two different BenQ G2400WD's?

    I noticed at the BeQ store that the G2400WD is $399.99 without any applied discounts, however, at NCIXUS the price for the G2400WD is $295.00. Why such a difference in cost? I noticed the one at the BenQ store states "10/30 Release Date". Is the one at the BenQ store a newer...
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    BenQ shipping question

    I live in California and was wondering what I am looking at with regards to shipping time (for a panel) using the Standard Shipping method. I am tempted to go with the 2-Day delivery just because I lack patience :D, but if the standard shipping method wouldn't take much longer I might go with...
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    IPS panels and "slower" games..

    I know TN panels are usually the best for games due to the fact there is little to no input lag and ghosting, but how would an IPS panel do with regards to other types of games like simulators? Most of my gaming revolves around flight simulators (MS Flight Sim, Lock On, DCS: Blackshark) with a...
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    Antec 1200 + Corsair 1000 PSU

    Do I have to install the PSU so the fan is facing up? The case has rubber gromets at the bottom that look like they elevate the PSU about 1/2 inch off the case....but, the Corsair PSU has a 140mm fan on bottom of it. : / I need the extra 2 inches of cable length provide by turning the...
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    Anybody using the extra fan with the P6T Deluxe?

    I noticed the P6T Deluxe comes with a seperate little fan. Is anybody using it, and if so, how is it working out for you?
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    Quick question about TRUE installation..

    Hello all, I recently recieved my TRUE for my i7 build (it's the new 1366 TRUE with the fan included), and I was wondering which direction the fan is set up to blow by default. It is already attached to the heatsink and I am thinking it would be good to have it blowing air through the...
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    How important is dot pitch?

    I am in the market for a 24 or 26 inch monitor and have been looking at the Samsung T240HD, Samsung T260HD, Acer P241WD, and HP w2408H. The T240 and T260 I believe both have a lower dot pitch than the HP w2408 (the HP has a different reported dot pitch for every review I read.....everything...
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    CORSAIR 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 - Newegg.com - $9.99 after MIR

    Not sure if this has been posted yet. Might be good for those XP users looking for a little extra RAM. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-20-145-034-_-Product Specs:
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    TRUE fan recommendations?

    I heard a low-speed fan would do well, but wanted soem more opinions. What fans are you other TRUE owners using, and are you using 2 in a push-pull configuration or just a singular fan? I am building an i7 and getting the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme - 1366 RT which comes with a fan...
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