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Hello, If I put a DVD+RW in my recorder that is for DVD-RWs - what will happen? And why can't you find DVD-RW anymore/

Hello, i just want to get out a little more.. my components: CPU: Q6600 MB: GA-EP35-DS3 RAM: OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Titanium 4GB Edition Dual Channel Graphic: Readeon HD 3780 My BIOS settings so far: Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] CPU Clock Ratio [ 9 X] CPU Frequency 3.00GHz(333x9) CPU Host Clock...

This is my first build and it has been one massive headache after another. Okay at this point I had started the thing up it ran fine. I then today tried to install the GPU and after installing that, the CPU fan does not work right. I can boot up to windows and everything, theres no errors...

With my new Phenom II 940 BE + 790GX motherboard, i'm unable to get overdrive to even run, and it doesn't seem that cool and quite it working either, and suggestions? With overdrive it tells me i don't have an AMD cpu, as i look at the Big Phenom II sicker on my tower in disbelief. I have the...

The pc should run the latest games and programs like autocad and solidworks. I try to make it quiet as possible. CPU: Intel core i5 3570K 3.4 GHz CPU COOLER: Noctua NH-D14  MB: Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H MEMORY: G.skill ares 4X4GB 1600Mhz (PC3-12800) GPU: Gigabyte GV-N670OC-2GD HDD: WD 2T green SSD...

Hello Everyone, I'm starting a new build and would love some help on ordering the best suitable parts. I live in Canada and have been comfortable using newegg.ca and plan to do so for this build. I am however open to using other options if I can save some money. Budget: $1300-$1400...

Hello community! I'm going to try to build a computer, for the very first time, from the bottom up. However, I have no idea what I need to make my system work for me. I am capable of making some decisions on those 'build-your-own' websites like ncix, but I end up totally lost when it comes to...

Hi,this is my first build and want to play games like GTA-4,Battlefield-3,CoD-MW3,Fifa-12,Batman Arkham City,Crysis,Metro 2033,Max payne 3 and upcoming games games like gta5,far cry 3 etc and probably very botherded about noise because my current pc does not make any noise(I can barely hear it...

Can someone throw me up a quick pcpartspicker build for a 1k$ gaming rig? I can do most of it but I get confused at the motherboards and which ones are compatible and such. So, this is what I want from this build: GTX 670 or Radeon 7970 a 1080p monitor i5-2500k or i5-3750k and anything else...

I purchased a new computer for my daughter. I pulled the hard drive out of the old one to transfer the data. I plugged it into the USB port but it would not show up as a drive on "My Computer" but it is listed in device manager. I plugged it into my other two computers with the same result...

I realized I was buying an Intel processor and AMD motherboard, canceled the latter. Realized the PSU I was getting(Cooler Master Elite 460w) was way underpowered for HD 6870. My budget is $500 max so I tried to cancel both the PSU and video card, it's too late to cancel the PSU probably the...

Hey guys. This is going to be my first gaming computer build and I don't want it to be so expensive at first. So please help me decide on cheap and efficient parts. Please I don't want the parts to have cheap quality and that it would break in less than a year. I would appreciate it if the parts...

Hello, So im not exactly new to building computers but i do have room for improvement especially when it involves motherboards lol. so i just purchased a new CPU, MOBO, RAM and a new aftermarket CPU cooler, and i hooked everything up and the computer starts up and POSTs and i am able to get...

I'm trying to build a good gaming computer around $500 dollars with some parts not needed. The games I want to run are sort of high end, and I would like to run Skyrim on medium-high. Parts not needed: Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Hard Drive, and Windows 7 Monitor: HP 2009m 1600x900 Preferred...

Hi It's my first time building a pc, so i would like to know if the parts i have chosen will be compatible with eachother. Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3 - http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3907#ov CPU:AMD Athlon II X4 640 -...

Hi, I just made a quick list of computer parts and I want to make sure that the parts are all compatible. NZXT Phantom White Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H Motherboard Intel Core i5-3570K Sapphire HD7850 DDR5 OC Cooler Master GX650 Bronze Power Supply Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3 RAM, 2x4GB OCZ Agility 4...

AMD Phenom ii x4 840 GTX 560 4gb ram What psu?

I am in the process of building a new system. I will be using an E8400 processor. It will be initially run at stock speeds, but I may overclock it some, but nothing drastic. I Do Not want to use the stock cooler. I want an aftermarket one, but have a few questions: 1) Are the push-pin...

Looking for an HTPC style computer to hook up to my current setup, that includes a 1080p HDTV, 5.1 surround sound with receiver via HDMI. I actually do most of my gaming on a Playstation 3, so I won't really be running many games other than SimCity and Civilization. Approximate Purchase Date...

Hi, I want to buy a new PC, 'cause my old one is really disappointing :( Here are the specs: GPU: GIGABYTE GV-N570OC-13I CPU: Intel Core i5 3550 up to 4x3,7GHz "Ivy-Bridge" + Boxed Cooler Mainboard: GIGABYTE GA-H77-D3H RAM: Corsair DIMM 8GB DDR3-1600 Kit (2x 4GB) HDD: Seagate ST1000DM003...

Hi All, I will start with saying I am a complete amateur and any advise I get will be more than welcom and (hopeully) valuable. I have an existing PC which I think might have one or two decent components, but these components (the good, the bad and the ugly ones) have been borrowed and...

Hi, I've read a lot of stellar reviews about this case, especially if you like the clean look, i.e. door to conceal drives, no windows, etc. But at the same time, I've read a few reviews that say there are cooling problems and wire issues with this case, too? I'm looking to put a P8Z77-Pro...

Okay I just overclocked my CPU for the first time ever and I have a question because I think I might have messed something up? Using CPU-Z: Under the section in the lower left "Clocks (Core#0)" there are various choices. Core speed/multiplier/bus speed/rated FSB. This is the result I am...

hi i already picked out the parts i just want to double check if everything is compatible heres the list: MoBo:ASUS Intel Z77 CPU: Intel I5-3570k. (IVY BRIDGE) GPU: ASUS HD7950 PSU: Corsair 650-Watt CASE: Corsair Graphite 600T SSD: Crucial 128 GB SATA MEMORY: COrsair Vengence 8GB 1600MHZ...

My buddy is getting a new computer and has a budget of approximately 900$. He's not big on tech and so he said since it was his first serious computer he was saying he would just buy a prebuilt and then upgrade and possibly build his own sometime in the future when he needed to. I built my own...

I am building a computer for the first time and I'd like some advice on whether the parts I've picked out are sufficient. I haven't purchased any of them yet. I do a lot of video editing and stuff like that as well as some programming, so I wanted a relatively powerful computer. I also want to...

Hello, I have windows 7 64bit. Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Crusial Ballistix DDR3 (3x2 2gb) 1600 MHz ( PC3-12800 ) In BIOS :4088 MB ram In Win :4,00 GB ram In CPU-z:6144 MB ram On the ram kit it is fitted some kind of heat-sink with LEDs witch I assume indicate that they are "working/thinking". DIMM_A1...

So I built a new rig around Christmas, had a moderate budget of around $1k. It has very much so underperformed, and I thought I would get a lot more performance using the components I chose (after researching extensively in these forums). If someone could shed some light and let me know if I...

Approximate Purchase Date: Next few months Budget Range: ~$700 System Usage from Most to Least Important: Playing League of Legends and Diablo 3 smoothly with no FPS drops, ideally a consistent 60 fps for both games. Parts Not Required: Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers Preferred Website(s) for...

hello I am heading off to college this year. I am looking for a "touch screen" laptop so that i would be able to write my notes and to play games on it as well like the Total war seires, skyrim (if possible) long story short im a gamer and its been awile since i took sight upon browsing the web...

I've never built a computer before, did a little research, and do not need a graphics card. I use powerful business software and surf the web mainly, but may use this build as a media center. Intel HD 4000 will be more than enough. I do not need a keyboard or mouse. ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS...

Hey Guys, About 2 months ago I build a system for myself, for the first time and ran into some issue's and was wondering if you guys could possibly help me :). I have a couple of issues at hand currently: My first issue is that my DVD/RW randomly boots my disk in tray for no appearant reason...

Seems like a good build. Only suggestion is a better PSU brand, nothing wrong with OCZ, there are just better out there. Silverstone, Corsair and Seasonic are the shining examples. That CPU heatsink will go with a Z77 motherboard. All Z77 are 1155 sockets and it is 1155 compatible. Only problem...

Hey guys, I' gonna build a new gaming pc this month and I would like to hear your opinions. I'm thinking of going for the 3770k or 3820 or 3930k for the processor. The motherboards I have in mind are ASUS Maximus IV Extreme for 3820 and 3930k and ASUS Maximus V Gene for the 3770k. I've...

I'm building my own computer soon and I'm buying this RAM for it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277 Now on the second review the customer and the manufacturer both said you need to set the timings and frequencies manually in BIOS. How do I do that and what timings...

Can anyone please check this out and rate it: ---CPU 349.99 Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K ---MB 209.99 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ---RAM...

This is the same content-wise as my original post, but I needed to repost using more separate posts for the new Master Sticky :). Welcome to my guide! My goal in writing this guide is to help you to be able to build your own computer. I organized the material in a manner that makes choosing...

Alright, I did a little bit of searching around, but I'm not too good with computers, does this look like a good gaming PC build? Is there anything wrong with it? Anything that I should improve? What settings can I plan to play Battlefield 3 on with this setup? Keep in my that this is maxing...

Basically this is my current wishlist build I will be doing in about a month, just trying to get some thoughts from the community before I do it. This setup is mainly to game on, I also like to play in PS, Vegas, and Flash so I feel the hyperthreading in the i7 is worth the upgrade from i5...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action (More info?) Can anyone recommend a web site that concentrates on first person shooters? Review etc.. Thanks. SK