Recent content by Velpecula

Hi all. I'm getting ready to finally get into the SSD world. Using an EVGA X58 SLI3 motherboard. The six SATA ports on the Intel ICH10R southbridge are SATA 2. There are two SATA 3 ports on a Marvell 88SE9128 controller. The SSD's I'm getting are SATA 3. I've been browsing various "SSD Guides"...

Hi all, I currently have an I7-920 and an X-58 motherboard. Been thru all the procedures and determined MB has gone bad. I would like opinions about whether I should take this opportunity to upgrade to the Sandy Bridge or just replace my MB and keep the 920. I'd like to keep my other...

Well, Builderbob I look at it this way. There's plenty of people out there that pay more for the electricity for the "tiny benefits" of American Idol and Jerry Springer! LOL My computer is just as much a hobby as a tool. I have fun playing around with it and trying new things, even when the...

I do seem to see a difference in the way objects move. I had originally planned to use the 8800GT as the PhysX card. But instead, I bought a GTS250 for it. Using the 8800GT in another computer. Using the in game benchmark, I get these results: 1680 X 1050 Resolution Detail level Very High 8XQ...

I have a tube of AC5 that's at least 2-3 years old, possibly a little more. Still good? Or should I get a new tube?

Thanks for the reply, MadAdmiral. And thanks for setting me straight on the F3's vs Caviar. I must have misread something somewhere. I knew I had seen that about the F3's, but I thought the Caviars were in the same general class. I don't really know how to equate the different categories of...

Hi all I hope I'm posting this in the right section, I thought maybe I should use the "storage" section of the forum, but this does pertain to a homebuilt system. I'm getting ready to start building my new gaming computer. Parts should be here today or tomorrow. Going up from XP to Win7, Core...

In looking at Tom's Hardware charts, it list's the Samsung F3 HD103SJ as a 500G drive, 32MB cache. Newegg has that same part number, HD103SJ, listed as a 1TB drive. SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive...

I was looking at using my 8800GT as a PhysX card with my GTX275. I'm using a Corsair HX620W PSU. The PSU only has 2 PCI-E 6 pin outputs, both of which are being used by the GTX275. The 8800GT needs one when it's used for primary graphics. Do I still need to connect the PCI-E power output to...

Thanks for the reply. Like I said, the article I referenced was written in 2008. There's been a few driver updates since then. I just went back and read the article again. It was referring to Vista, and says you may not need the additional monitor connection for XP. No mention of Win7, of...

I want to try using an 8800GT sitting on my shelf as a PhysX card with my GTX275. I've seen quite a few places describe setting it up in the control panel, but I've only seen one place describe how to hook it up. http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/72593/ That was written in 2008...

After more thought, I've decided to go with an X58 system. I can do it within my budget, and it may be better for future upgrades. It's probably more than I need for gaming at 1680 X 1050, but I'm limited on the size of monitor my desk can handle. I might try to solve that problem later. I've...

Thanks, Temco I think I will change the HDD to the Samsung you listed. I'll look at the Ram you suggested. I've used Corsair for the past few years and never had problems, but wouldn't say I'm dedicated to it. I've had some problems with ASUS in the past, (motherboard, graphics and what they...

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within 2 weeks BUDGET RANGE: $1000 - $1500. Rebates a plus, but not an issue. Upper limit not firm. SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Internet, Work(documents, spreadsheets, etc) PARTS NOT REQUIRED: case (SilverStone TJ06) mouse keyboard monitor...

Proximon, thanks for the reply and the link to the coolers. I'll look them over. I did mention the power supply, the CORSAIR HX-620. And I hadn't considered the P43 at all. Thanks for that info. I just play the games "single player", I don't play online at all.