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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xwxF Just looking for any final criticism before i buy this.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3etKV here is my build at the moment... What I would like to know if this would run games very well. Or do I need the i7? Thank you!

Hi guys, my PSU fan is making a constant grinding noise. Exactly like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQzJVmHgIXc How do i fix it? Should i just replace it ?

when i turn on my pc it give CMOS wrong CMOS time/data not set G41D3+ Ver. 6.2 ram Elite Team 2GB 1333 Processor celeron d 347 if i remember i changed the battery 6 time and in the next boot i found out the the battery is burned and change it ,so on and the board has just come from...

Hi Guys, I recently installed a Corsair H60 (2013 edition) in my system (replaces Cooler master Hyper 212 Evo) and i notice that my cpu idle temp hovers in between 40-45 degrees Celsius. With the air cooler it was about the same. Under load the CPU temp goes to 70-75 degrees. Note that I do...

All the fans i have now: Cooler master 120xl exhaust config Hd 7850 dual fan Tx550m psu fan at the bottom Where I have space to put fans: Front I can fit two fans in the front. How should I set them up? 1 exhaust 1intake or 2 intake?

I want to use 4 monitor for work purposes. Is there a video card that allows for 4 monitors or should I use 2 video cards? any recommendations would be great. I'm not looking to spend a ton here.

I bought a new hard disk today, a Samsung SP2014 200GB but I'm having a load of problems with it. First of all, none of the patched versions of FDisk could see the drive properly. The only FDisk program I could find that was close is one that supports up to 180GB. I figured, seeing that it's...

Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage (More info?) So now that I'm finally getting my storage server (see <URL:http://groups.google.ca/groups?selm=slrncu34ip.55k.ylee%40pobox.com> for an earlier thread on the subject) up and running, I realize to...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage (More info?) Folks, Just wanted some opions before I drop some cash. I have an Asus P4B533 motherboard, and currently have a 120GB Western Digital HD. My current backup system has been using 3 sets of DVD+RWs rotated two at a time, so...

What do you guys use for your DVD burning software? I've tried DVDXCopy and it doesn't seem to work. Do you guys have any other ideas for some good software? Thanks.

Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage (More info?) Hello, I have a P3 laptop date back in 2000. It has 10 G HDD and it is nearly full. I am looking to buy a USB hard disk to add some storage to my laptop. I have a PC and I need to transfer data between...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage (More info?) I just bought an external USB 2.0 enclosure and a 2.5" 60GB HD, it worked perfectly with Win XP Home. I transferred all the useful information to a 60GB HD from my old 20GB laptop drive. Took out the 20GB and replaced it with a...

That simple. I am having some issues with my ATA133 drive connected to my ATA33 board and would like to use the meter to find out if its performance is around ATA33 or lower because of some chocking process. So, where could I download it from? Thanks

Will 8MB of HDD cache help a 2.0 GHz Celeron out, or will the computer not even know the difference between the 8MB or 2MB of HDD cache? There will be 512 MB of PC2100 ram, and the OS will be XP Pro. <font color=red><b>The mind is in its own place, and in itself Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a...

My Asus CDRW 5224A won't read a new CD I burned correctly. I've burned several avi files to a CD but playback is stilted, only playing is small sections before freezing. It sounds like the drive is spinning up and then down again soon after. Any idea what this might be?

i want a nice portable hd. i guess i have to options: either i get an external one (wd 120, but only 2mb for around 210) or i try this enclosure thing: wd 120 with 8mb (110) plus a case (50) makes a total of around 160; a portable 120 gb, 7200 8mb for 160 looks like a great deal, but how...

My Cd-Writer just says in Device Manager that it's 36x10x40. It works fine and I have no problems, except - how do I find out what brand it is? I can phone my vendor but the customer service hold usually exceeds my patience levels... Regards

what is RAID, does this increase performance, do you have to do any physical work or buy anything extra to have raid.. I've noticed MoBo's say Raid Control... Advantages/Disadvantages of raid ? Once you go AMD, You never Go back!!

When I put a CD in, my Windows XP machine completely locks up for about 30-40 seconds. The disc spins and all, but it doesn't seem to be reading it or anything. After the long hang/lockup, I can access the CD-ROM fine and all. I don't remember it doing this under Windows 2000/ME. My CD-RW drive...

Hello, i wanna buy 2 asus gtx 660 ti &amp; want to use it in sli. so how much psu will required for this two card.

I have an opportunity to buy a Dell XPS 630 with the following configuration for around $1200 U.S. Is this a decent deal? My Components SYSTEM COLOR Black Bezel Chassis PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Q8200 (4MB,2.33GHz, 1333FSB) WARRANTY AND SERVICE 3Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after...

Currently I'm running Windows XP 32 bit SP2. Rather than buying the upgrade version to Windows 7, I purchased the full install and plan to run 64bit. Without boring anyone with the details as to why , my question is this.... Whats the best way to do a clean/fresh install on a hard drive...

Is it worthwhile waiting for the release of the upcoming gpu s of AMD or Nvidia. I am currently running a HD6850 and i am in no hurry to upgrade provided it is worth the wait.

After a long debate on my next upgrade ive decided on going with an amd 7970 ghz edition card. I have narrowed the decision down to 2 choices: the xfx double d 7970 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632 or the saphire vapor x...

Hello, I recently bought one of these cards. I play BF3 on ultra at 70+ fps which is fine but when I come to play COD4 I can't get 250fps stable where as my old GTS 450 could? Please help me out :( My specs: i5 2500k @ 3.3 TX650M PSU 8GB RAM

Ok so I am trying to set up a second monitor. I recentally got a new computer and can only use one monitor with it. (with new graphics card). I am using my old hd tv with a vga card and a vga to dvi converter (apple's) because by graphics card only has 1 vga connection. When I do this, the tv...

Hi, I am intending to change my video card as my old one burned out. For my system I have been suggested the Radeon HD 7750 graphics card. However I was wondering whether it will work fluently and properly with my PSU whcih is FSP ATX-350PNF. Here is a link to its specifications...

I have a major problem with my graphics card , I've got this HD Radeon 6950 for the past 6 months suddenly a few days ago it started lagging all over the place even when playing videos over the media player or even youtube , same with games like MW2/3 which I used to run over 100 FPS so what I...

i update my gpu driver with latest driver 306.97 then i opened my nvidia control panel. it showing "stereoscopic 3d" option only. no other option there. whats the problem with this..help me GPU : nvidia geforce 210

I have been living with a ATI Radeon X1950 XTX for a number of years. My current config under win7 64bit runs my games and graphics aps mostly well with some exceptions. My mobo is a MSI P35 Neo2 FR under 4gb ram; with 2x PCI Express 16x slots. I don't think I can do anything about going to...

Hi guys, got a question. In my mind what I am experiencing must be a defective card but maybe I missed something... I will attach pics to clarify as I am not sure how to explain it. I bought a MSI 7970 video card off eBay New... I installed it on a brand new machine (custom built), and even just...

Can a single GTX 560 TI run 3 Monitors (2 being DVI and 1 being Display Port) And if so, could I run 6 monitors running dual GTX 560 TIs? Now the monitors are just expanding my desktop, not one big monitor. So while gaming it'd still only be on one monitor. GTX 560 TI...

Does the 7750 have any big advantage over the 6670, Or should I just get a GDDR5 6670?

Advice on buying video cards for gaming ( Bf3 Farcry 3, Borderlands 2 Etc..) between: http://www.microcenter.com/product/383925/EAH6670DIS1GD5_AMD_Radeon_HD_6670_1024MB_GDDR5_PCIe_21_x16_Video_Card (! I am getting the Open box with warranty for $69.96 !) Or...

I have a 6670 card in my PC which has a DVI, HDMI, and VGA port. If I'm reading the internet correctly I can only have 2 monitors on a card that does not have a DP port correct? If so, what is the best way to get 3 monitors going. I have a 3rd monitor staged and ready that has a VGA and DVI...

Hi all. would this card: AwesomeLinkHERE run games on high to very high settings at 720p (1280x720) its a 32" lcd i sit 6 feet away from the screen should I get a 1080p monitor? games in mind are Guild Wars 2 planetside 2 Skyrim Battlefield 3 Thanks for replys :D if you do suggest a...

I recently bough a new 46" sharp aquos, and then got a free older audio system ( L and R speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, pioneer VSX 452 receiver) which i have no experience with. I figured out how to hook all the speakers to the receiver but how do i get my tv to pick it up? My TV has a...

Hi my Corsair 300r case just came in and I notice that their is only 1 standoff screw and this random piece sticking up in the middle of the case where the mother board should be. Plz help me,and explain how I should install my motherboard. THANKS:D I have an ATX asrock z77 MoBo

I have 955 and a 3d 600 hz full hd tv