Recent content by alinger

I built this gaming (flight sim fan) computer with the help of folks on this forum in 2009, and service for Windows Vista Home Premium is about to end. The computer has been well taken care of and never overclocked. I'm considering if I should spend the money to upgrade Windows, or any hardware...

Thanks for your help!

Hello, I have an HD4850 gpu and would like to upgrade to an HD9650, or a gpu in the $200 price range. I'm concerned that my current mobo and processor won't support the new card. My current setup is: Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R P45 775 R GPU: VGA Sapphire HD 4850 512M RAM: 4GB CPU: Intel...

Hey..thanks you guys for your help. Yes...the 8 pin CPU pwr connector is connected allong with the 24 pin motherboard connector. The HDMI adapter is fine and I'll check the BIOS after Windows installs. WoW....I started my first build tonight around 4pm and eight hours later it looks like I might...

Well I think I solved my own problem...I had the hdmi cable hooked up to the back of the monitor, and the adapter on the back of the computer. When I disconnected the hdmi cable and hooked up the vga cable..wala...I got picture. Don't understand why I can't get a picture with the HDMI? I...

Just finished building my new computer and when I turn it on my monitor screen is black. It doesn't seem like my HDD is working. Here's what I have Antec 900 Gigabyte EP45-UD3R G.Skill 4GB (2x2) DDR2-800 Sapphire Radeon HD4950 512mhz WD 640GB Asus 22" monitor Corsair 750TX PSU Intel E8400 CPU...

Yea..I agree completely! I have a complete build saved on a wish list on newegg.com but am reluctant to part with the cash..lol I know my current machine has seen it's days...but thanks for helping me accept it..lol

I would like to replace my old CRT monitor with a new 22" LCD and be able to play WOW and Battlefield 2 on my current computer. Currently this is what I have on board. Intel P4 1.6ghz processor 40gb HDD Samsung DVD 20" CRT 1gig SDRAM (PC133) lol MSI Gforce FX5600 DDR 256MB 128bit AGP 8x GPU...

I've noticed a lot of people using the xigmatek cooler too. I made the change and as soon as I'm notified the video card and xigmatek are in stock I'll place my order.

Thanks for taking the time to look through those links. Thats probably why my previous post didn't get responded to? I took your advise and made the changes. Here is my revised list. Now I just have to wait until the Sapphire video card comes in as it's out of stock. Thanks again. GIGABYTE...

Building my first "gaming" computer and this is what I came up with. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure if my hard drives are overkill, but I do like the idea of the operating system being on the Velociraptor and the larger drive for storage. I decided on the larger case for...

Thanks mexpedip...I ended up going with the x48 and 4870 so I should have a screaming machine when all is done. Thanks to all!

Wow..thanks for such a great response. I've made some changes and here is what I have in my cart so far. Case: (change) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137 HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073 GPU: (change)...

I'm moving up from a Pentium 4 1.6 ghtz computer to Intel Core 2 Duo gaming system. Only, this time I decided to build it myself. Here is a list of the components I've decided on so far. Your imput and advise would be greatly appreciated. Case and PSU...