Recent content by gordo282

Ok...I am putting together a new system and having issues that I can't figure out. Specs: GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 MoBo Core 2 Duo E6300 2gb Corsair XMS2 PC2 6400 256mb Sapphire X1900XT 600w Enermax SLI PSU When I power it on the PSU cycles on and off like there is a short. It simply goes on...

Any reliable suggestions on where to buy Windows XP Home? I can get it for $87.99 at New Egg but need 3 copies in order to get GENUNIE versions on all my systesm... Any less expensive options? I want the full version (not an upgrade).

Thank you for taking the time to write that explanation! That helps a lot! I was already planning on going with the E6300 but now I know why! And I guess I also know why I could go with something a bit less pricey for now... Looks like the Pressler 930 is about the same price as the E6300...

Quick question - what is the difference between the E6xxx duos and the Dxxx ones? Why the different naming?

i will check on German eBay. i am actually a US Soldier stationed here...so I have a US address if I order from New Egg or others...

Just looking to get the most from the MoBo I currently have on hand. Would like to upgrade it to the limit it can go. I don't necessarily want to spend extra on ultra components but things that will work well and take the MoBo as high as it will go.

How about something like this that IS in stock? CorsairValue Select @ $210?

Asus 6800 For similiar price, the ASUS 6800 is 512MB but core clock is 325MHZ. Would that run faster i.e. better because it has more RAM?

Yep, here it is for $146 but it's PC-Express... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150182

Actually have a XP Barton-M 2500 that I picked up in 2004! Great buy huh!? So I guess I will just pass it from my main machine to my secondary machine... I have an Antec LAN Boy case with Antec 350W SmartBlue. Sound like enough power? Why the PCI-e power connector? I assume the XFX7600 is...

Hey guys! You helped me put together a good rig that has lasted (un-updated) since 2004! Thanks! Now I am looking to upgrade again and seeking your help. Here's the skinny: I don't want top of the line, just a good system that is upgradeable in the future. -MoBo with good future upgrade...

Hello to all! I am looking to do MAX out my current Mobo which is an Abit NF7-S v2.0. This is not my primary computer but we do game with this one too. I want to take this one as far as it will go. I would like to go for: -2GB ram (minimum) -Max processor (Socket 462, Athlon XP-M, 400FSB is...

I am currently building a system able to handle Far Cry and similiar games. I am NOT an overclocker and am currently sporting a P3 800...so I need to upgrade. Here is what I am considering: $223 AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit $198 ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128MB $192 2 x 512MB PC3200...