Recent content by SandStoned

As you guys are probably aware, when installing certain programs, some folders get created in the root of the Documents folder. I don't like how these mix with my actual documents. So I'd like to do either one of these things: Either change the name of the Documents folder (I'd name it...

I know that they'd recommend a 5ghz router. Here's some that they recommend on their website http://shield.nvidia.com/accessories-hardware/

Are there actually any noticeable differences in the speeds of different SSDs? For example, this website is comparing benchmarks uploaded by different users of the Crucial M550 and the M500 SSD http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Crucial-M550-256GB-vs-Crucial-M500-240GB/2000vs1551 Amazon lists...

Had to connect it to Sata 2 rather than Sata 3 and use IDE from the BIOS menu

I got free Windows 8 a little while ago from DreamSpark through my university and used it on my current laptop. I'm planning on building a PC soon and was wondering if I'd be able to use the same key to install a fresh copy of Windows 8? I've been reading conflicting things. Thanks. Edit: I've...

To give a little background: friend's computer randomly stopped working, and eventually the cable connecting to the hard drive basically caught on fire. We replaced the cables and the hard drive and decided to buy an SSD as well. Now what we're doing is trying to install Windows into the newly...

Hey guys, First time possibly building my own computer. My planned setup is below. Will be an upgrade from my laptop that has 1st gen i5 and GeForce 310M. I'm trying to find a reliable motherboard for around 100 bucks or less. Any recommendations? Won't be using SLI/Crossfire or overclocking if...