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Forum: System Builder's Advice May 13, 2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 84
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Posted By Blaiyan
I know it's annoying to revive old threads but...

I know it's annoying to revive old threads but this will be my last update. I finished building my PC and everything is running great. I just want to give finals thanks to all those who helped me out...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Mar 7, 2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I just wanted to make a little update. So I had...

I just wanted to make a little update. So I had two plans and surprise surprise nothing worked out exactly how I wanted and both fell through money wise. No big deal I just have to stick to my...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 8, 2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
No, I haven't thought about buying used. As it is...

No, I haven't thought about buying used. As it is my first build I just wanted to start with everything new (though that wouldn't guarantee that a part couldn't arrive DOA or die in a short period)....
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 8, 2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
ah man, that's lame. That answered another...

ah man, that's lame. That answered another question I had forgotten. I wanted to upgrade my sister's pc from windows vista 32-bit to win7 with my software as well. $300 and I can only upgrade...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 8, 2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I thought the 1000w would be necessary for 2...

I thought the 1000w would be necessary for 2 graphics card and a capture card. Okay I chose a different PSU.

CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-850HX 850W ATX12V 2.3 / EP......
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 8, 2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I figured i'd post here instead of making a new...

I figured i'd post here instead of making a new thread. It looks like i'll have $1350 to spend this month. That's including shipping and or warranties. I know it was recommended that I wait for the...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 18, 2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,224
Posted By Blaiyan
All I really need help with right now is seeing...

All I really need help with right now is seeing if these fans come with a 3 pin connector to plug into the motherboard to power the fan. That's what her current one does. Help is appreciated.
...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 18, 2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,224
Posted By Blaiyan
I'm trying to fix my mothers old pc that she...

I'm trying to fix my mothers old pc that she hasn't been able to use for years now. That's been sort of out of commission. It's been taken terrible care of at this point but still works. I knew a lot...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Thank you and thanks to everyone for all the...

Thank you and thanks to everyone for all the information and help. I'm going to take a break from getting on everyone's nerves with all the questions for a while but i'll definitely be back when i'm...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I think i'll wait if it's coming in January. So...

I think i'll wait if it's coming in January. So since it's i7 it'll work on the motherboards already posted here right? And if it's only $300 why is that i975 at amazon going for $1100?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Should I wait for this newer processor to come...

Should I wait for this newer processor to come down in price? The highest rated review says I shouldn't.

Intel Core i7 980X Extreme Edition 3.33GHz 12 MB L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Oh. I thought I could simply buy a (A drive =...

Oh. I thought I could simply buy a (A drive = Floppy?) and install it. Can you give me a link to the board you're talking about? That could set me back but I guess not really if I don't have xp...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I'll put that at the top of my mobo suggestion...

I'll put that at the top of my mobo suggestion list. Please tell me what's the benefits of this board over these...

EVGA 131-GT-E767-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 SLI 3 SATA ......
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Is that simply a rumor at this point and if not...

Is that simply a rumor at this point and if not would it be worth it or is there no information on it yet? Since I suck at saving I was just going to buy some parts every month until I had them all....
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
This is why i wanted to get a board that can...

This is why i wanted to get a board that can already handle so all i'd have to do is simply upgrade to a 6 core processor in the future if I ever needed/wanted to do so.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
How about this board? I just came across. If much...

How about this board? I just came across. If much more expensive though. What are it's advantages that make it so?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131666
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I like the graphics card. That board seems to...

I like the graphics card. That board seems to have some features that the more expensive one doesn't but the GA-X58 says it's triple channel and has a higher memory capacity. Also it has support for...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Silly Question but Why are the memory slots...

Silly Question but Why are the memory slots different colors on the gigabyte motherboard?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Cool. I just checked and it looks like they just...

Cool. I just checked and it looks like they just opened a store in Yonkers, NY. In the Bronx and I live in Queens. Though i've never been to the bronx I could probably have someone get it for me or...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
That's it. And I save about $100-$200? Hold on...

That's it. And I save about $100-$200? Hold on but does it also lack any documents or manual that I might want?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Thank you so much josh. This is a big help. I'll...

Thank you so much josh. This is a big help. I'll go with the psu you suggested. okay, it's Thermal Paste (cooling gel lol).

But it's so much more. I definitely think about it if it's less power...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Thank you. Wow where do I start. Okay you guys...

Thank you. Wow where do I start. Okay you guys love that graphics card haha. But i'm going with something cheaper. The windows 64 bit. will all the software i've downloaded for windows xp work on w7...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
so i like the i7 950 processor both cases...

so i like the

i7 950 processor
both cases look great to me
ddr3 3 x 2g ram
I think I should go with the 850w psu
as for graphics card i'll stick with the one from amazon it's about the same...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Thank you for clearing that up. Sorry about the...

Thank you for clearing that up. Sorry about the dumb question.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Phew okay i'm trying to keep up :) Just...

Phew okay i'm trying to keep up :)

Just posting TheMailman78 picture he sent me

http://img.techpowerup.org/101217/Untitled-1068.jpg

Now to look at all of your suggestions. And no need to...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
It won't let me see it. Anyway I can get a...

It won't let me see it. Anyway I can get a picture or just the name of the list if it's public so I can search for it?

BTW does the motherboard support ddr5? my current is ddr and can't upgrade...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I'll just post what he said ...

I'll just post what he said
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The MailMan78

"Ok man normally I would post in your thread but I am serving a short ban right now. Anyway feel free to post anything...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
editing, converting and watching high quality...

editing, converting and watching high quality video. surfing the net, music, pics. Basically home entertainment. Maybe some games at some point.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Okay i'm going to look for info on those and see...

Okay i'm going to look for info on those and see what fits in budget. I just got a message from another user 'TheMailMan78' who also suggested getting an i7 or amd for 6 cores.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
Intel or AmD? Honestly I have no idea. I would...

Intel or AmD? Honestly I have no idea. I would just go with intel because based on their listing they label what core is what. I just need something that's fast and is compatible with the...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
If you guys suggest newegg (which I've heard alot...

If you guys suggest newegg (which I've heard alot researching) then I'll use them. I know i'm asking a lot of questions so I'll be patient waiting for answers.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 17, 2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,983
Posted By Blaiyan
I want to Build my Own Pc but I Need A LOT of Help

Alright I don't know why i'm nervous asking. I know that someone who knows nothing about pc's shouldn't be building their own pc but I don't trust that i'll get something great that'll last me for...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Dec 15, 2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By Blaiyan
It's a media center pc. It came with 2 composite...

It's a media center pc. It came with 2 composite & s-video inputs but they only seem to work with media center. I think my max memory is 2GB. It came with 1gig and I bought 2 512mb ones and upgraded...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Dec 15, 2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By Blaiyan
yeah sorry I was just saying for me it would be.

yeah sorry I was just saying for me it would be.
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Dec 15, 2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By Blaiyan
Thanks to all of you for your information and...

Thanks to all of you for your information and help. It sucks that I won't be able to upgrade. The furthest I get to opening my pc is adding a HDD or cleaning out dust.

I am not tech savy at all....
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Dec 15, 2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By Blaiyan
Can my Motherboard use a core 2 duo processor?

I'll provide as much info as I can from the links i'm going to post here.


Pics of my mobo
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89927...
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