Recent content by hulkingsmith99

Thanks for the replies! @Wintermint - I agree 2k is a lot to spend, hence sub 2k build ;) @Legendkiller - I don't know if ~120 extra for the 2600k is worth it just for HT - especially when the primary purpose of this rig is for gaming - having said that, when ivy bridge comes out I think I...

Hello everyone! I'm a big time fan of the site and regularly read the forums (such as the 2k budget high end intel gaming thread) trying to keep up on new tech and whatnot. I am currently running off the following PC I built alittle over 3 years ago. Case: Antec 900 Mobo: 780i FTW Cpu: Wolfdale...

The Auzintech Prelude is a pretty sexy card, and I can afford it - I'm just wondering if the audio will be worth the change. I'm not planning on using my speakers THAT much, as when I game I usually do it pretty loudly and my roommate isn't a big fan ;) That being said, I currently own a pair of...

I've heard the same, was just alittle bit worried if it would work alright with my SLI'd 780i. Edit - After glancing inside of my case, if I'm using SLI then this sound card is no go - the pci 1x slot is blocked due to the size of the 8800 GTS. Suppose that limits me to either the X-FI Xtreme...

Hey guys, I am currently using the 64 bit version of Vista and I came across this sound card - was hoping if people could chime in and let me know if this will work with the 780i board as I have heard rumors that currently it is not supported...

After much deliberation I'm stuck between these two... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014158 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824185007&Tpk=DoubleSight%2bDS-263N the DS is an IPS panel, but I've heard great things about the G2400W even though it...

Wouldn't even consider it if I couldn't :P I was planning on using the 24" dell 2408 WFP LCD monitor, anyone have any experience with it or recommendations on other 24" monitors?

The mobo is a 780i And I planned on using the dell 24" monitor and running at a resolution of 1920 x 1200 Yah, two of those in SLI would be beastly :P

Recently I've ordered parts for a new rig i've been planning on putting together, and up to this point I had decided on going with this in SLI. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130337 But over the last month or so I've begun to question it due to the new cards out, as...

Was also going to mention on the heatsink, this isn't much more but there are reviews floating around that say it's comparable to some of the best out there. Seems it might have a cheap quality though, apparently it can be difficult to install and it's very delicate, but cools really well. You...

I have actually been facing the same questions lately in my build on the topic of SLI or not. Resolutions at 1920 x 1200 make the most use of it I believe. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007111&prodlist=celebros is a really solid PSU and with a really nice MIR...

Money isn't really an issue, I just didn't wanna burn money on something (SLI) that might not make that much of a difference. I'm unsure how many games of 08 plan on optimizing for it. I'd tried looking for other reliable reviews on the xigmatek heatsink, I thought it was weird that on that...

Great links Zenthar, gonna have to check those and check them out after I get back from the movies. After looking back through all the rebates and whatnot I think I would save around ~$500 by going that route ;) Shame the 780i isn't as strong as a mobo for the money you put into it :/ I hate...

Yah, I have to admit that the 780i seems very expensive with little reasoning beyond the ability to use SLI - which is really questionable in performance with the amount of money you're shelling out. With that said I think the 22" would be reasonable with 1 card i'd save a considerable amount of...

Have to say, losing interest in the x38 mobo and more interest in the possibility of dropping SLI and going for a cheaper p35 mobo. Could drop the monitor size down to 22" and get a single 8800 gts 512 or 9800. would save money, but on the other hand i'm not sure which p35 i'd get, lol. I know...