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Forum: Games Sep 1, 2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,789
Posted By erocker
Getting 1.8 ~ 3Mbps using the East Coast public...

Getting 1.8 ~ 3Mbps using the East Coast public server. Very fast DL. http://www.fileshack.com/file.x/15116/Battlefield+2+v1.50+Patch
Forum: News Mar 26, 2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,489
Posted By btarunr
SPARKLE Introduces Calibre X250/X250G Graphics Card with Abundant OC Capability

SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., the professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today announced the Calibre X250 512MB/X250G 1GB GDDR3 Graphics Card with Calibre Dual Fly Fan and SPA Tune OC...
Forum: Hot Deals Feb 27, 2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,325
Posted By BrooksyX
Lost Planet - $4.99 on Steam

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is 75% off this weekend on Steam. Thats only $4.99 for all of us stateside guys.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/6510/


Will probably pick it up myself later...
Forum: Games Feb 27, 2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 15,402
Posted By TRIPTEX_CAN
Tom Clancy's HAWX DEMO Released

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,677420/HAWX-PC-final-version-and-demo-delayed/News/

The demo was supposed to be released yesterday (Thurday February 26th) but Ubisoft has delayed it to correct...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jan 21, 2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By Duxx
Well the fan that you put on the side is usually...

Well the fan that you put on the side is usually oriented to blow the heat out of the back case fan, and if thats the way you configure this, then the cooler should be parallel with the ram and not...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jan 21, 2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By LittleLizard
it depends, if u have the gskill not pi wich...

it depends, if u have the gskill not pi wich features standard sized heatspreaders there shouldnt be any problem as the core contact is a tall heatsink
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jan 21, 2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By Duxx
In essence, you shouldn't have a problem however...

In essence, you shouldn't have a problem however it depends on the height of your ram and the height of the cooler where the fins stick out. Worst case scenario you could always cut a couple of the...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 18, 2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By lemonadesoda
(Modern) history of the CPU - architecture explanations

Came across this by chance. A bit dated, but interesting for anyone who wants to understand CPU architecture from 1980 to Pentium s775.

http://www.karbosguide.com/books/pcarchitecture/chapter01.htm
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 30, 2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By CyberDruid
It helps to take a piece of scrap wood and drill...

It helps to take a piece of scrap wood and drill the hole first. Then clamp this to the plastic with a backing piece to sandwich the plastic. This will help keep the piece from cracking. I find I...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 30, 2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By sneekypeet
yes it is feasable, but I have to warn this....

yes it is feasable, but I have to warn this. Cutting plexi/lexan is tough to do well. You need very high speed and fine teeth to cut it (if using a hole saw). It is very easy to crack if too much...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 30, 2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By MoonPig
pictures would help. But from your description,...

pictures would help. But from your description, sounds fine. It would have to be a circle the 4 holes for screw at each corner, the distance between the holes is 80mm. Make sure you buy some dust...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 17, 2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Paulieg
Not sure with the 8 pin psun on a 4pin...

Not sure with the 8 pin psun on a 4pin motherboard. I've never tried it, now have I had that question come up before. Yeah, you would be fine with a 4850 with that psu.
Forum: General Hardware Nov 17, 2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Paulieg
That is a good quality psu. However, you will be...

That is a good quality psu. However, you will be pushing it's limits at stock, and if you plan to upgrade in the future, you'll want something with a bit more power. It doesn't appear to even have a...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 17, 2008, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By JC316
Nearly all newer cases will hold an mATX board. I...

Nearly all newer cases will hold an mATX board. I mean even my cheap ass beige case from 2002 has holes for it.
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 17, 2008, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By sttubs
Most mid towers include ATX & mATX holes already....

Most mid towers include ATX & mATX holes already. You could always drill some new holes too.
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 17, 2008, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By sneekypeet
Pull the mobo and look at the mobo tray and see...

Pull the mobo and look at the mobo tray and see if it has extra holes....What mobo is in there now?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 27, 2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,358
Posted By mullered07
absolutely agree with what Wile_E and...

absolutely agree with what Wile_E and PVTCaboose1337, although you wouldnt notice any difference between a 7600gt and a 3850 as that proc is a huge bottleneck, but if you are going to keep those two...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 27, 2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,358
Posted By alexp999
Yep, its a split connector, to make it backwards...

Yep, its a split connector, to make it backwards compatible with older mobos. ;)
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 27, 2008, 12:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,358
Posted By PVTCaboose1337
Although there will be a bottleneck with the...

Although there will be a bottleneck with the 3850, I would recommend it. I should not speak, as I have a huge bottleneck myself.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 27, 2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,358
Posted By Wile E
By all means, get the corsair psu. You can always...

By all means, get the corsair psu. You can always take it to the next build with you. It's a very high quality unit.

And the 3850 is definitely the way to go for an AGP card. Leagues faster than...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jul 5, 2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By erocker
You want a board with the x48 chipset.

You want a board with the x48 chipset.
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jul 5, 2008, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By farlex85
Yes you are correct, however not much loss...

Yes you are correct, however not much loss usually. The new cards do use more bandwidth, but still not enough to max out the full lanes on the express bus. Still, I would recommend at least a p45,...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jul 5, 2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By farlex85
Sli is nvidia, doesn't do ati. You could put a...

Sli is nvidia, doesn't do ati. You could put a 4870x2 (the single card version) into that board though, as it is does not require crossfire to run, wouldn't make much sense though as there are better...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jul 5, 2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By FR@NK
That board wont work. Check out the P5K, they use...

That board wont work. Check out the P5K, they use the intel chipset which support crossfire.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131182

149 after rebate


EDIT: er wait...
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 29, 2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By JrRacinFan
None at all.

None at all.
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 29, 2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By dark2099
Should be ok since you won't be increasing the...

Should be ok since you won't be increasing the voltage at all.
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 28, 2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By cdawall
yes for both questions

yes for both questions
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 28, 2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By Paulieg
Looks like JR and I are on the same page this...

Looks like JR and I are on the same page this morning. :p
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