Recent content by cyder

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    Does Anyone Know Of Any Good Gaming Keyboards For Under $80?

    This doesn't have bad reviews either http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109191
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    tv will not power on

    Different things could be the culprit 1. Check the power outlet to see if it is live. This can be easily tested with a nightlight or appliance like a blender. If there is no power , check to see if the breaker has tripped and needs to reset. If tripping occurs again or there is no light you may...
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    Is an anti-static wrist strap really needed?

    Usually the strap is not needed. Keep your pc case plugged in to a properly grounded plug and touch the bare metal. That should drain any excess charge you have in your body down to ground zero so you can work on large parts. For older types RAM , it was recommended that you do not do this as...
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    unable to connect ps3 hdmi to dvi of LG W2243T monitor = black screen

    There used to be a rumour about copy protection security built into devices outputting hdmi to dvi. Try using the update software feature in your PS3 with your old t.v. / monitor and see if it helps.
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    AMD Backing Out of CPU Speed Wars Against Intel

    I agree. This is disheartening at first. But let's see if AMD is getting back to the basics. A decade ago..AMD was the prime choice for college students for budget pc's...and not "$30 dollar less than Intel" budget..a real budget. Now, because of chasing intel...the word "budget" relates to the...
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    What speed is it

    PO124088 BRAVO RAM was usually around 667 mHz. CPU id it to make sure
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    Good cars for $4000

    Toyota Echo - Proven workhorse for a million miles (youtube it) . Excellent mpg. Tonload of seating / boot space (can fit dual 12 " subwoofers in there and a case of beer). Heckuva fun vehicle to drive, nice suspension and a tuned up engine will surprise you for a 1.5. Con - Low appeal to the...
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    Why am i getting feedback in my speaker system

    ever got it solved?
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    How to connect speaker wire f/factory to RCA

    Start at the speakers you're gonna pull the signal from. Look at their colour codes. Then go behind the deck and see where those particular colours go. Sometimes they prematurely terminate into harness clips and the colour changes. Splicing and taking them from behind the the deck or way down to...
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    what amd proce to buy?

    You can go with the FX 8350 BE, but if there is no question about price, why keep 1330 Mhz RAM? You should consider 1800Mhz or higher if you want to avoid bottlenecks with an upgrade in CPU.
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    Random Black Screens (with increased fan speed)

    Looks like a Power supply issue, as initially thought. Lots of good ones have reduced prices lately. Don't be sceptic of the Bronze - Gold rated ones, they do perform better than those that do not have the certification mark.
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    Best business CPU

    Why not look at the AMD FX 6300?
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    "CPU fan error" + drivers needed?

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    building a new pc

    I'm going with the $1500 mark here...you just have to scale back (e.g. go for a lower output PSU , CPU, Motherboard etc.) Your pick man CPU - $189...
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    Help me upgrade

    Try cpuz from cpuid site to get better information about cpu / MoBo / RAM. That's gonna help As for quad core..AMD FX series are cheap and work pretty good.