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So I just put together my first ever build, and I am very happy with the results. I really didnt run into any problems. (heatsink was annoying to get on, and GPU wouldn't sit right at first) Here are the specs. Antec 900 Asus Rampage Formula x48 QX6850 w/ HDT-S1283 w/ Mounting Bracket OCZ REaper HTC DDR2-800 2x2GB WD 640GB HDD x2 Corsair 750TX Power Supply Diamond 4870 XOC...

Hey there. Here's my computer build. Quote: ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Acer P243WAid Black-Silver 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support ...

Firstly, I'm sorry to post for help without having done a very thorough search for all the components of my setup but I do have 2 good reasons. The first is that I've been on dial up speed for the last few weeks (where I live, unlimited broadband is unheard of, I spend $80 on 30gb per month at 1.5 mhz ps? or w/e it is, that's not fast globally speaking but the fastest avail here). The other ...

I need a good set of tools, and would prefer all the tools I need for working on my PC to be in one case at the moment of purchase. I've been looking up sets, but I'm not really sure what all tools I might need. I know I'm eventually going to need a soldering iron and a dremel tool, and the very basic PC tools (needle nose pliers, screwdrivers, hex wrenches, wire cutters, non-magnetic ...

Hey all, just joined up for some expertise; I built my gaming machine about the start of this year (I think when the 8800GTX was fresh) but the problem lies with my increasingly slow machine. It's not as slow as it could be, but it's not as quick as it should be. I don't think anyways. Here's the specs of my rig; p5n32-plus 8800gtx E6600 (I think that's the ...

Ever since I installed my TRUE120, something in my computer is vibrating and makes a rattling noise that is bugging the heck out of me. Anyone have any ideas how to find out what it is? I've double-checked the rubber strips where the fan is, and everything looks good there. I try to listen and hear where its coming from, but no luck... Edit: Forgot to add that is very sporadic. It happens...

So i have been putting parts together for about a week now. And i want to get this finished so I can get it built already. I am moving for a 2.8/478 CPU, Chaintech MB, 2gb of ram and a 6800BFG. One of the reasons to upgrade some games I just cant play like i used to when this system was built of course. Bioshock setting has to be turned down etc. Also i have been doing more video encoding ...

I've got a brush for my shaver, that cleans the blades etc - very thin, plastic, probly synthetic brushy thing - is that bad for components? Also, a friend has a shavers' brush, I assume made out of horse hair, would that harm anything? Oh, and also got a fair few toothbrushes around, are they ok? While I'm at it, oiling fans... I've used the syringe trick, but have NEVER been able to get ...

BACK FROM THE DEAD!!! First upgrade in about 6 years i'm glad i skipped the expensive AMD X2 era. Luckily i had ordered it from newegg on the same day they removed the NYC taxes saved 100$ ^__^. Spent months on research for quality best bang for buck long lasting parts not to mention coupon codes and combo discounts . Here's the specs on my budget Q6600 build: following pics then OC's ...

Here's the new build I've got planned. Suggestions, comments? Also, I need a good water cooling system that's fairly cheap. Also, where are the NICs on newegg, I can't find them. PC Build Computer Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103 011 = $129.99 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115 043 = $259.99 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...

Hey all, just joined up for some expertise; I built my gaming machine about the start of this year (I think when the 8800GTX was fresh) but the problem lies with my increasingly slow machine. It's not as slow as it could be, but it's not as quick as it should be. I don't think anyways. Here's the specs of my rig; p5n32-plus 8800gtx E6600 (I think that's the ...

I have spread across several forums looking for good parts and hearing people tell me what is good for my price. Since I am new here, here is my story. I am a college student that used to keep up with computers but since college I haven't had a lot of time. I am now building a computer because the school offers to pay for some if not all of it. I after going through several forums this is ...

Howdy all! So, I just built my first new computer and have been goofing around trying to figure out how good it is. I think there might be something wrong, because it's not doing so hot in 3DMark. My latest 3DMark vantage score is P8377 GPU=11015 CPU=4874. It is an E8600 with a 4870x2 and 4gigs of DDR2 RAM. I have a ASUS P5Q motherboard. To start out I guess I'll take some shots ...

It's been about a year since I built my last gaming pc, and with a lot of new titles coming out, I haven't been able to play them as smoothly as I would like. Right now I've got an E6850 on a 680i board and an 8800GTS 640mb. I play at 1680x1050, and I can max settings on almost all valve games (CSS, TF2, TFC, DODS, HL, HL2), but on other games I cannot. Even in games like Lost Planet: ...

I'm tossing around the idea of building a LAN box for as cheap as possble. I dont really know where to start and would appreciate any and all suggestions or input.

I am selling my current gaming rig, and I was offered $400 for the following parts (local sale, no shipping). Xeon 3060 (Core 2 E6600) 4 gigs Crucial ballistix 800Mhz 8800 GTS a3(g80) Abit IP35 Corsair 750TX psu Lian Li PC-7B (window and all sleeved) The chip and the G-card are both good overclockers. I was able to reach 700Mhz on the card with the stock cooler, and ran the ...

Hello, I plan to buy a new computer soon and I thought it's wise to ask more people about my choices. Here is what I have in mind: Motherboard : ASUS Maximus II Formula (200 EUR) CPU : INTEL E8600 - Core 2 Duo, 3.3GHz (230 EUR) Video card : ASUS EAH4870X2 Radeon HD 4870 X2 (460 EUR) RAM : Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX, 2x2GB, DRR2-800 (100 EUR) ...

So i have been putting parts together for about a week now. And i want to get this finished so I can get it built already. I am moving for a 2.8/478 CPU, Chaintech MB, 2gb of ram and a 6800BFG. One of the reasons to upgrade some games I just cant play like i used to when this system was built of course. Bioshock setting has to be turned down etc. Also i have been doing more video encoding ...

Hi all, I am thinking of upgrading shortly. I built my current pc but I am no expert. I haven't dabbled with overclocking yet but may be tempted to experiment with my current CPU rather than upgrading. CURRENT SETUP Motherboard : IP35-E P35 CPU : Core 2 QuadQ6600 RAM : OCZ Gold XTC DDR2 PC6400 4096MB B]GPU[/b]:8800GTS 320MB HD : Samsung Spinpoint 500gb PSU : ...

Right, here's my overclock; Got 3.6ghz from a 3.0ghz. Sorted my memory timings - 4 - 4 - 4 - 12. Lol I have no idea about voltages though - any help? Here's what I got anyways; If the link doesn't work - I've got it @ 100% load, both cores between 43c - 48c. I think that's a bit hot though? Idle atm at 38. Steady. Though I think my cooling can ...