Recent content by bigheadmikelove

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    What do I do with extra parts sent by newegg

    Yeah, the funny thing is, they already emailed me the 50 dollar redemption code. It's almost like an honesty bonus. Beyond that, they told me that if I install the powersupply and it's not working properly, I can go ahead and open the other one and use it and return the other one and get my...
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    What do I do with extra parts sent by newegg

    Thanks, I spoke with them and the lady gave me a 50 dollar credit and I am getting a full price (129.99) refund. No restocking fee or anything...fan-f'n-tastic
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    What do I do with extra parts sent by newegg

    So yeah, Newegg sent me 2 of my powersupply (PC Power and Cooling Silencer II 750W) Does anyone know what Newegg would want me to do with this part. Would newegg let me return it for the value of the part to them (129.99, but I got it in a bundle so it would be less I believe). in store...
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    Beginner needing overclocking help

    So I have ordered my new PC and I will want to overclock a bit, I have looked for some information comparable to my system and tech knowledge level, but could not find what I was looking for... System Specs Motherboard: P7P55 LX Processor: i5 760 Memory: GSkill 2x2GB DDR3 1600 Video Card...
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    Help with $850 build

    So here's the issue. I am going to be making my purchase on monday morning, and basically these are the things/parts that I'd like to put into my build. I need a case and everything that goes in it. I will only buy my parts at newegg. If someone could link the combo deals to this page that...
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    Looking for input on $1100 gaming/pro audio system

    Thanks for the reply Wolygon, I'm going to post up a few revisions that I made to my build... I updated a few things (also I should say that I am purchasing using a bunch of Newegg combo deals...) I changed my: Power Supply - Corsair CMPSU-650tx Motherboard - Asus P7P55-LX Video Card -...
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    Looking for input on $1100 gaming/pro audio system

    Hi everyone, I'm about to buy my homemade system and I have a few of the usual questions (compatibilty, where to spend the last few bucks etc etc) So away we go with the system build (all from NewEgg.com) Motherboard AsRock H55DE3 Processor Intel i3-540 Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 5770...
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    Help with my temps (8800GTX running 68 C!!!) Speedfan

    Oh, sorry like I said before I'm not the most tech savvy individual out there, I saw the little flame in speedfan and I got pretty scared. Thanks for assuaging my fears.
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    Help with my temps (8800GTX running 68 C!!!) Speedfan

    Hello, I just installed speedfan on my pc. I was going to try and OC My q6600 but instead I see that my 8800gtx is running at 68 C. Good god that's a real high temp, so I took the door off of my case and put my finger on the "Shroud" yep, it's real hot to the touch. should I be worried, I...
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    Stop the Pirateing. ALL READ

    Why not just steal the games from your local gamestore, it is no different...oh yeah because all you pirates are straight up punks. I love the logic, "it's not stealing, it's just copying" or another one "the pc game companies started it with their invasive DRM on Pong" please, copy protection...
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    My Computer seems too slow

    Hello, I am not the most tech savvy person and I built my first pc in march. I consider it a pretty modern rig (Intell Q6600 4 gigs 2x2 of geil evo ddr 800 ram gigabyte p35 motherboard evga nvidia 8800gtx video card, no soundcard with a seasonic 600 watt ps all running on xp pro with the most...
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    Newegg order (used paypal) hasn't cleared step 1?

    Sorted out, had to break my order up in to multiple orders. Thanks liquibyte
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    Newegg order (used paypal) hasn't cleared step 1?

    Hello, I just placed an order with newegg on sunday night using paypal and it hasn't cleared step 1 yet? the order was for 1200, does that have anything to do with it, if anyone has any experiences with this please let me know?
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    M Audio Soundcards

    I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile (I kinda DJ, it's all bedroom now though, no more clubs for the dj bighead inside!!!)and I am building my gaming PC so I went all fancy and bought this card on the cheap (47.99 us) M Audio 5.1 High Definition PCI Soundcard I am now having second...
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    Q6600 goes crazy at 3.00 +

    Hmmm this is beginning to scare me, I just bought a q6600 with the intention (with reccomendations from people on the board) to oc it to 3ghz on air, am I screwed?