Recent content by lordlatte

I currently run a triple monitor setup with two monitors on a gtx470 and one on a pci 8400gs. I've just ordered parts for new build with a core i5 2500, 8GB of ddr3 1600, and a vertex 2. The question is whether I still need the 8400gs to power the third monitor or if I can run that off of the...

actually, I jumped on a q9550 from microcenter for 180.18 after tax. I'm pretty happy with myself. Haven't gotten a graphics card yet, though I was tempted tempted by a gtx216 55nm for 125 shipped from dell- it might not be a big enough improvement over the 8800gt, but I've already got a buyer...

I've been planning a 400$ system overhaul for a few months and I might be jumping soon. The 8800gt goes to a gtx275 (180 shipped), and the e6750 goes to a q9550 (220 shipped). I already have a p35 and 4x1 gigs of ram. I'm going to have to reformat for this build, and I think it would be a crime...

and the winner is...bundyrum&coke the computer is back to normal and I already have a buyer for the replacement P45. The theory that solved the problem is that while using the compressed air something was dislodged. Reseating all the major parts and cords solved the problem. Of course I still...

the mobo is pretty securely attached, it didn't all line up perfectly (I remember being annoyed by this when I built it), but because the screws did line up so I'm not worried about it. The PSU is about 1.5 years old, but considering it's Corsair, I doubt it is the problem. The theory I'm...

I certainly see your point, of course I tried to condense my actions to get the history across. I have already done a bare minimum. The 6200 was added after the system would boot, albeit it still froze after 15 or so minutes. My only conclusion is that the motherboard has some issues, which...

When was the last time you ran updates: days ago, I run ms update a few times a week What was the last software installed: can't say for sure, it's been a few weeks When was the last time you reinstalled your OS-last summer When was the last time you made a significant hardware change...

I never heard or saw the spark, it's really just the only theory I have. It's not a great theory, but it's mildly causal that this happened right after using the compressed air.

So some part of my computer is dying, but I'm having trouble pinpointing exactly which part. It all started after cleaning my case with compressed air and my only theory as that somehow the dust made a spark that ruined some component. Initially the computer would just hang on the gigabyte logo...

here's the thing; 200 is actually quite a bit for a case. What you should do is pop over to newegg and search for midsize cases. The thermaltake armor is nice (that's what I use), but it's huge, and weights like 40 lbs. Nothing wrong with that; but you mentioned you don't want a large case...

this contrasts nicely with http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/10/18/amd-hit-nanometres-2009 good old reliable inquirer strikes again

My college blocks a few ports due to bandwidth issues, which wouldn't be a problem for me because I don't play that many games. When I say "not many", the short list of games I'm looking forward includes half life episode 2, crysis, and bioshock when the pricedrops. The problem is, I want to use...

"BIOS-based overclocks"!!! Though to be totally fair, I've always wondered what it would be like to have a case that was actually a giant heatsink, I wonder exactly what "Heat-optimized aluminum chassis and foot" really means.

I don't see the point of this, Nintendo is making money on every Wii they sell. They'll laugh all the way to the bank on this one, sony still loses either way. If they sell units they lose money, if they don't sell them they lose money, I mean, and it's not like the install base will change...

To view this case mod, go here. Specs: e6750 7900gto(675/1450) Gigabyte P35 DS3R 2 Gigs of ddr2-800, Crucial Ballistix Thermaltake Armor 500GB Samsung Spinpoint Corsair 520Watt Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Mods: Extreme Cable Management, requiring mutilating case Perhaps my first...