Add in a cpu cooler as well to keep your OC'd cpu healthy. The stock intel cpu coolers dont seem to do very well under oc conditions.
I'd go for the first combination. I have the XFX 780i and the...
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Add in a cpu cooler as well to keep your OC'd cpu healthy. The stock intel cpu coolers dont seem to do very well under oc conditions.
I'd go for the first combination. I have the XFX 780i and the...
Got a new powersupply. Working fine (computer booted up litterally as if nothing happened).
Probably for a hard drive tray if your case has one.
Just think carefully when installing the new fans in their flow directions, as it can be just as easy to muck up the air circulation as it is to improve it.
There is no power at all to it. I turn the power supply on, and the motherboard's checklights dont flick on, so I can't tell if its the motherboard thats gone nuts, or whether the powersupply is...
Hey guys,
my computer that i've built several months ago has decided to die out on me. it booted up as per normal and was running for a good hour or so when it suddenly turned off, including the...
Looks perfectly fine for your needs. 2 GB memory in my opinion is more than enough for anything, but most people recommend 4GB, in which a 64-bit OS must be used. I'd use memory with a higher speed,...
Generally this forum tends to advise purchasing components that have the best price/performance ratio, but a literal top of the line gaming rig can easily become very costly, so you need to specify...
It was probably just a really dead/bad motherboard, DOAs happen every now and then. I particularly like xfx, evga and asus motherboards.
This is a pretty good replacement, and it's a pretty...
If you and vista dont blend that well, there is nothing wrong with getting XP SP3 32 bit and 2-3GBs of memory. Unless you're a vigorous gamer and multimedia person, there really is no point getting...
Yea, the 4th GB of memory won't be recognised and used (even if you physically have it slotted in) by any 32-bit operating system, so logically to optimize its usage and not waste the money invested,...
Make sure OS is 64-bit, and i'd recommend this card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130386
Looks fine, depending on what your needs are though, not really sure if those purchases are adequate for your purpose, but it satisfies the mid gaming rig standard.
Just a question though, why are...
Lol, and, if you have the right software and tweaking knowledge, you can tweak your OS to look pretty much however you want it to anyway, since the only real benefit of vista is looks, interface and...
OS choice is purely personal preference, if you're looking at Vista vs XP, there's a general reputation for Vista to be very incompotent. I've never had any errors with either system, apart from a...
Original Equipment Manufacturer. Basically means it comes (and can only come) with a complete computer setup without any additional parts, software, drivers or support.
I think Ricky wins though...
Is there any software which monitors your computer's power supply consumption in real-time? Thought it would be interesting to see how much of my powersupply is being used during general use.
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Post a complete setup (cpu, cpu cooler, motherboard, video card, memory, case, power supply, OS and whatever else is relevant) and we'll be able to comment on your choices, give you alternatives and...
the 8600GT comes with onboard dual link DVI, so to do a triple monitor setup you'll need to purchase an additional pci card to account for the third monitor. Most cards come with a basic set of...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131&Tpk=WD7500AAKS
Mail in rebate if you're interested
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218&Tpk=WD6400AAKS...
Most cards on the market these days come with dual link DVI. What you'll need to worry about is your monitor connector types (which may not always be DVI). If it connects via the older VGA, or the...
Stick the cpu into the motherboard slot for it. After its in, apply thermal compound in the centre of the mounted cpu, a small jab will do, do not spread it, and install the cpu cooler right on top.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218&Tpk=WD6400AAKS
Spend the extra 20 bucks and get about triple the hard drive capacity.
You're well within the $200 range for video...
Awesome stuff. Stick around to help other people, as well as staying up to date with the tech market.
2lakes,
thermal paste is necessary to help cool your cpu. Most cpu's that come out of the box...
Yea, cases and monitors i generally tend to purchase at on-site stores and warehouses.