I have a computer already with an 8800GTX but basically getting rid of everything apart from the case and the graphics card.Here are the parts that I am probably going to order:http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142585 Asus P5N-D socket 775 motherboardhttp://www.ebuyer.com/product/130429 Corsair 4GB (2x4GB) 800MHzhttp://www.ebuyer.com/product/131950 Intel Quad Core 2.4GHz 8MB cacheAnd the 8800 GTX I have already, so that will be the setup I am just wondering what kind of Watt power supply I will need, I all ready have a 500W but not sure if that will be enough maybe a 720W such as http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134677 Corsair 750WSo basically how much power will I need to run this setup? Thanks.How much power will i need for this setu ...
This can give you a pretty good idea..http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jspHow much power will i need for this setu ...
Thanks alot for the link, Much appreciated. Need 547W.
When you did that did you pick quad sockets? yours cpu is a single socket cpu(the dual and quad at that stage mean physical cpu slots), just checking you entered it right :P. (547W seemed a bit high)
Yeah i though 547w was pretty high too..
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Need a good external dvd/cd drive!
I'm looking for an external dvd/cd drive that's usb. price range? No more then like 30 or 40 dollars. Thanks!Need a good external dvd/cd drive!
there are a lot of them available..just check a few sites online..
there are a lot of them available..just check a few sites online..
4 X 1GB work on an MSI Neo-F P35?
I have an MSI Neo-F P35 currently with 2GB ram (2 x 1GB). Now I have the option to add another 2GB of the same ram making 4 x 1GB. Does anyone know if I'll have problems or if it'll work fine? Also getting a CPU Cooler at the same time to bump my overclock up to 3.6 to 3.8Ghz if that makes a difference. Thanks for any replies.4 X 1GB work on an MSI Neo-F P35?
I think it would be better if you have 2x2GB sticks rather than 4x1GB. I heard many MB have problems with stability when they have all four 4X1GB.Anyway just want to ask you, I am thinking of getting E5200 but I don't know if I will need a BIOS update. I am planing on using the same Mobo as you. And if I will need a BIOS update, do I need another CPU to boot my PC, or is there some other way I can update the BIOS?Ty for any help:D 4 X 1GB work on an MSI Neo-F P35?
it will work because i use 4x1gb ocz but you will need to up the north bridge to 1.5v if your bus is on 400fsb
Yeah I had to update my BIOS as I couldn't adjust voltages otherwise. I did it via an MSI software utility you download from their website, takes 5 mins max. My CPU runs fine now and the motherboard is great!:) Strangely though updating the BIOS mde my CPU multiplier go from standard 12.5 to 12 and I can't make it any higher now. Not a problem if overclocking! Also my FSB won't be touching 400, maximum will be just over 300 to get me 3.6 - 3.8Ghz I think, no more than about 315 so should be OK. Thanks for the replies.
Ty for replying but I want to know when you put the E5200 in, did the mobo recognise it straight away? Cause I heard that if Mobo dosen't recognise you need another CPU so you can start up the computer and update the bios.Ty
Worked fine out of the box, would be fine at stock speeds only updated due to wanting to control the voltage for my overclock.The MSI Neo-F comes with a '45nm sticker' on the box and Version 1.6 BIOS. I needed version 1.9 (latest) to fix my problem though!:)
Ty for the help man.I am getting MSI P35 NEO2-FR and E5200 soon. Was a little bit worried about the BIOS but not I am relaxedTy:)
I think it would be better if you have 2x2GB sticks rather than 4x1GB. I heard many MB have problems with stability when they have all four 4X1GB.Anyway just want to ask you, I am thinking of getting E5200 but I don't know if I will need a BIOS update. I am planing on using the same Mobo as you. And if I will need a BIOS update, do I need another CPU to boot my PC, or is there some other way I can update the BIOS?Ty for any help:D 4 X 1GB work on an MSI Neo-F P35?
it will work because i use 4x1gb ocz but you will need to up the north bridge to 1.5v if your bus is on 400fsb
Yeah I had to update my BIOS as I couldn't adjust voltages otherwise. I did it via an MSI software utility you download from their website, takes 5 mins max. My CPU runs fine now and the motherboard is great!:) Strangely though updating the BIOS mde my CPU multiplier go from standard 12.5 to 12 and I can't make it any higher now. Not a problem if overclocking! Also my FSB won't be touching 400, maximum will be just over 300 to get me 3.6 - 3.8Ghz I think, no more than about 315 so should be OK. Thanks for the replies.
Ty for replying but I want to know when you put the E5200 in, did the mobo recognise it straight away? Cause I heard that if Mobo dosen't recognise you need another CPU so you can start up the computer and update the bios.Ty
Worked fine out of the box, would be fine at stock speeds only updated due to wanting to control the voltage for my overclock.The MSI Neo-F comes with a '45nm sticker' on the box and Version 1.6 BIOS. I needed version 1.9 (latest) to fix my problem though!:)
Ty for the help man.I am getting MSI P35 NEO2-FR and E5200 soon. Was a little bit worried about the BIOS but not I am relaxedTy:)
Monitor ''Out of range'' when st ...
I cannot even get Far Cry 2 or BIA:HH to start it just keeps saying ''Out of range'' I don't know what to do! can anyone please help me?
I have a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS with the latest drivers. and a 19'' ViewSonic VA1930WM monitor...this is frustrating hehe I just want to play my new games! anyone got an idea on what to do I'll try em and get back ASAP. Thank you!
I have a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS with the latest drivers. and a 19'' ViewSonic VA1930WM monitor...this is frustrating hehe I just want to play my new games! anyone got an idea on what to do I'll try em and get back ASAP. Thank you!
Problems with Adobe Flash Player 10
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but I'll give it a shot. When I turned my computer on yesterday I was prompted to upgrade to a new version of Adobe flash player. I agreed and went about my normal routine but wasn't prompted by anything to choose a language, or complete the download but I didn't notice anything until I tried watching a video on Youtube.I clicked the youtube link that was directing me to download flash player and I accepted everything there but once again, after having accepted the installation, no loader bar appeared, the screen just refreshed saying that it was installed...but still, it won't work.So I tried to uninstall whatever version my computer had to re-download, but the only thing appearing in m programs for adobe is reader and shockwave.I tried to download player 9 but I still can't get any response.anyone have any ideas?Problems with Adobe Flash Player 10
[QUOTE=''HybridPhoenix'']Not sure if this is the right place to ask but I'll give it a shot. When I turned my computer on yesterday I was prompted to upgrade to a new version of Adobe flash player. I agreed and went about my normal routine but wasn't prompted by anything to choose a language, or complete the download but I didn't notice anything until I tried watching a video on Youtube.I clicked the youtube link that was directing me to download flash player and I accepted everything there but once again, after having accepted the installation, no loader bar appeared, the screen just refreshed saying that it was installed...but still, it won't work.So I tried to uninstall whatever version my computer had to re-download, but the only thing appearing in m programs for adobe is reader and shockwave.I tried to download player 9 but I still can't get any response.anyone have any ideas?[/QUOTE] I had that problem... ugh... it was very annoying to say the least. It also happened with my Windows Media Player.. Long story short, after doing a clean install for another reason, it stopped and everything downloaded and installed fine after that. I don't have a clue as to why that happens but I know that a clean install (as a last resort of course) will solve the problem. Problems with Adobe Flash Player 10
I think i have this problem with firefox and flash, i just get a white box appearing where the flash video should be..
hmm, I'll have to try clean install unless anyone has other thoughts.Thanks for all the help though
What operating system do you have, player 10 is the latest ver.?
Yep it's the latest version and I just got it to work! Thanks for the help!soft lips
[QUOTE=''HybridPhoenix'']Not sure if this is the right place to ask but I'll give it a shot. When I turned my computer on yesterday I was prompted to upgrade to a new version of Adobe flash player. I agreed and went about my normal routine but wasn't prompted by anything to choose a language, or complete the download but I didn't notice anything until I tried watching a video on Youtube.I clicked the youtube link that was directing me to download flash player and I accepted everything there but once again, after having accepted the installation, no loader bar appeared, the screen just refreshed saying that it was installed...but still, it won't work.So I tried to uninstall whatever version my computer had to re-download, but the only thing appearing in m programs for adobe is reader and shockwave.I tried to download player 9 but I still can't get any response.anyone have any ideas?[/QUOTE] I had that problem... ugh... it was very annoying to say the least. It also happened with my Windows Media Player.. Long story short, after doing a clean install for another reason, it stopped and everything downloaded and installed fine after that. I don't have a clue as to why that happens but I know that a clean install (as a last resort of course) will solve the problem. Problems with Adobe Flash Player 10
I think i have this problem with firefox and flash, i just get a white box appearing where the flash video should be..
hmm, I'll have to try clean install unless anyone has other thoughts.Thanks for all the help though
What operating system do you have, player 10 is the latest ver.?
Yep it's the latest version and I just got it to work! Thanks for the help!
Anybody got the link for rivatuner for 6 ...
Hi therei could get it to work when i downloaded it i thought it might be a 64 bit thing it said something about driver signing and restarting the pc when i did it still gave me the same message and riva tuner could not startthanx Anybody got the link for rivatuner for 6 ...
http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=rivatune Turn off UAC , Anti-Virus or something like that before install it. If you still have problem. Write down what system tell about your problem. Ask people in that board with your information.
http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=rivatune Turn off UAC , Anti-Virus or something like that before install it. If you still have problem. Write down what system tell about your problem. Ask people in that board with your information.
Can't enable TV
I connected the cable to my 4850 and I see the TV under ''Attached displays currently disabled'', but can't enable it. I tried right clicking, and dragging, but no luck.Help please.
upgrading dell dimension 5150
alrite allthinking of upgrading my current pc dell dimension 5150pent 4 3.2g1g ramati radeon x600.i cant really afford a whole new set up, just lookin to upgrade the above.any recommendations ????upgrading dell dimension 5150
X600? I'm assuming that you have a PCI-E rig,in thta case,you can pick up a 8600GT or HD 2600XT for around $100,add in another Gig of RAM (If you have a DDR2 motherboard) is about $20.upgrading dell dimension 5150
kool man, cheers, il check that gphx card out.
does the motherboard and processor not need upgraded, got about ?00 to spend on it all.
[QUOTE=''mick_funk''] does the motherboard and processor not need upgraded, got about ?00 to spend on it all.[/QUOTE] You can't get a much better CPU without getting a new motherboard,and Dell's don't allow motherboard upgrade's,i don't know much about UK prices,but with a bit more money,a new PC is surely possible.
yeah your probably right. thanks for the advice. think il just save up and build a new one.
Once he picks up the larger video card will he also have to upgrade his power supply??I have the same situation need to upgrade video card for newer games on the same system but i have upgraded already to 2.5gb ram(which does increase alot) but still not good enough for some games..:(
X600? I'm assuming that you have a PCI-E rig,in thta case,you can pick up a 8600GT or HD 2600XT for around $100,add in another Gig of RAM (If you have a DDR2 motherboard) is about $20.upgrading dell dimension 5150
kool man, cheers, il check that gphx card out.
does the motherboard and processor not need upgraded, got about ?00 to spend on it all.
[QUOTE=''mick_funk''] does the motherboard and processor not need upgraded, got about ?00 to spend on it all.[/QUOTE] You can't get a much better CPU without getting a new motherboard,and Dell's don't allow motherboard upgrade's,i don't know much about UK prices,but with a bit more money,a new PC is surely possible.
yeah your probably right. thanks for the advice. think il just save up and build a new one.
Once he picks up the larger video card will he also have to upgrade his power supply??I have the same situation need to upgrade video card for newer games on the same system but i have upgraded already to 2.5gb ram(which does increase alot) but still not good enough for some games..:(
19 or 20 Inch Monitor...
What is a good 19 or 20 inch monitor to get for $250 or less? I realize that most budget LCD monitors have TN panels, but I'm not willing to spend $400+ to get an IPS panel. I would like a monitor that is adequate for playing games obviously, but I also use my monitor extensively for word processing work and web browsing, so it's important that I can read text easily. I don't quite have 20/20 vision, so having larger text is a bonus. I have an 8800GTS 512MB GPU paired with an E8400, so I should be able to play most games OK at 1680X1050. Right now I'm looking at 2 models: the ViewSonic VX1940w and the HP L2045w.Thanks for any advice!19 or 20 Inch Monitor...
Why 19'' or 20'' when a 22'' inch cost about the same? I got this a couple weeks ago and love it. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112015[/url] For a $170 shipped it is hard to beat. 19 or 20 Inch Monitor...
yeah i was gonna suggest u get the 22'' as well as 20'' inches are a bit to small.
Why 19'' or 20'' when a 22'' inch cost about the same? I got this a couple weeks ago and love it. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112015[/url] For a $170 shipped it is hard to beat. 19 or 20 Inch Monitor...
yeah i was gonna suggest u get the 22'' as well as 20'' inches are a bit to small.
Crossfire issues
I just got my 2nd HD4870 in today and installed it in Crossfire configuration. After my computer booted up it asked me if I wanted to enable crossfire and I checked the box next to it. I can also see 2 HD4870 cards in device manger. There are 2 problems though.1. When my computer first starts I can't see anything on the monitor till it asks for my login password (I'm using Vista 64 bit).2. I've only tried 2 games with it and Oblivion works ok, but the Crysis demo has problems. There is a major graphics problem with objects in the distance looking like there is a giant discolored shapes on them. I don't know how to describe it. Plus I can't really tell any fps improvement.Is there anything I can run to make sure my new Crossfire setup is actually working? Crossfire issues
2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..Can you take a screen of the discolouration?Crossfire issues
[QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off.
[QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off. [/QUOTE]Fraps?Alos try GPU-Z and take a screen of your findings
i read somewhere there was issues with crossfire and crysis
[QUOTE=''purpleRz''][QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off. [/QUOTE]Fraps?Alos try GPU-Z and take a screen of your findings[/QUOTE] I'll try Fraps now. How do I post the screenshot of the GPU-Z findings?
[QUOTE=''NSR34GTR'']i read somewhere there was issues with crossfire and crysis[/QUOTE]Nah it was kinda fixed, not quite running as good as a sli setup but it works perfectly fine.also the demo isn't the best benchmarking tool, that is buggy as hell period.get the actual game then update it fully (and hotfix) and then benchmark it. Crysis works fine for my setup with it, I've got two sapphire toxic 4870 in this rig at the moment and they smack crysis in the head at my resolution on high and very high.
[QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz''][QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off. [/QUOTE]Fraps?Alos try GPU-Z and take a screen of your findings[/QUOTE] I'll try Fraps now. How do I post the screenshot of the GPU-Z findings? [/QUOTE]print screen, imageshack?
[IMG]http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/08/10/25/90.png[/IMG] I only wanted to get the full game if I was sure it would run well on high quality settings. Is there a demo I could try that would be a good indicator of whether its running properly or not?
Looks like it's a driver/ demo problem, ....http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=64773
2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..Can you take a screen of the discolouration?Crossfire issues
[QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off.
[QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off. [/QUOTE]Fraps?Alos try GPU-Z and take a screen of your findings
i read somewhere there was issues with crossfire and crysis
[QUOTE=''purpleRz''][QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off. [/QUOTE]Fraps?Alos try GPU-Z and take a screen of your findings[/QUOTE] I'll try Fraps now. How do I post the screenshot of the GPU-Z findings?
[QUOTE=''NSR34GTR'']i read somewhere there was issues with crossfire and crysis[/QUOTE]Nah it was kinda fixed, not quite running as good as a sli setup but it works perfectly fine.also the demo isn't the best benchmarking tool, that is buggy as hell period.get the actual game then update it fully (and hotfix) and then benchmark it. Crysis works fine for my setup with it, I've got two sapphire toxic 4870 in this rig at the moment and they smack crysis in the head at my resolution on high and very high.
[QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz''][QUOTE=''Maxpowers_32''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']2 things that come to mind,1) Is your PSU supplying enough power?2) Are your drivers upt-to-date?Can you take a screen of the discolouration?[/QUOTE] Maybe there is some other setting that needs tweaked with crossfire, i wouldn't know never used it..1) The PSU is a 750W which says it supports crossfire.2) I installed the drivers a few days ago for the first HD4870.How would I take a screenshot inside Crysis? I went back and looked its more like objects in the distance appear and disappear like their flickering on and off. [/QUOTE]Fraps?Alos try GPU-Z and take a screen of your findings[/QUOTE] I'll try Fraps now. How do I post the screenshot of the GPU-Z findings? [/QUOTE]print screen, imageshack?
[IMG]http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/08/10/25/90.png[/IMG] I only wanted to get the full game if I was sure it would run well on high quality settings. Is there a demo I could try that would be a good indicator of whether its running properly or not?
Looks like it's a driver/ demo problem, ....http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=64773
Help me with a little problem
I posted this in another forum as well but I wondered if anyone here know's what's wrong..So for a while I've been having problems with My DVD drive. it is a:
Pioneer DVR-1810, 18x18 Maximum DVD writing Speed.
Basically when I plug it in, I cannot run disks from it in windows. When the disk is inserted it basically slows my computer down, Explorer stops responding until I remove the disk then my computer starts running normal again.
Why I ask though, is because I CAN install windows with it. I just did the other day, I plug in the drive install windows like normal, and it acts as if nothing is wrong. It only has problems when Windows is actually running. (windows xp BTW)
I also cannot run 2 hard drive from the same IDE cable either so I'm wondering whether it's a problem with my drive or my motherboard. Even though the 2 hard drives could simply be jumper settings I'm not sure..
Any help would be appreciated. Should I run out to Best Buy and buy a new drive or not. I don't want to if it's a problem with my mobo..
Thanks!
PC Specs.
mobo Gigabyte S-series Nvidia 6100
AMD X2 Dual Core 5200+
2 Gig Ram
2 150gb HD's
Video Card NVidia 8600 GT
Custom Case
Rosewell 500W PSUHelp me with a little problem
its either the system board or the cable..Help me with a little problem
Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..
yeah try that..
[QUOTE=''purpleRz'']Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..[/QUOTE] The drive won't work by itself let alone with a harddrive also.. And I think I've tried that before, and when I do that, the Hard drive stops working also. so the problem is just completely perplexing me...
[QUOTE=''ferrari2001''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..[/QUOTE] The drive won't work by itself let alone with a harddrive also.. And I think I've tried that before, and when I do that, the Hard drive stops working also. so the problem is just completely perplexing me... [/QUOTE]Ok my guess is that your power supply/cable /chain is causing the prob;em somewhere..
[QUOTE=''purpleRz''][QUOTE=''ferrari2001''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..[/QUOTE] The drive won't work by itself let alone with a harddrive also.. And I think I've tried that before, and when I do that, the Hard drive stops working also. so the problem is just completely perplexing me... [/QUOTE]Ok my guess is that your power supply/cable /chain is causing the prob;em somewhere..[/QUOTE]anyway to fix whatever this problem is, I've tried multiple cables same problem, and plug it into several PSU plug ins, same thing..
Well turns out it was the drive after all. It's to the points where it kinda works, the reason I could install windows, but it won't work while windows is running. I got my hands on another drive and it does work, so I know no it's not the cable or motherboard, thanks everyone who tried to help!soft lips
Pioneer DVR-1810, 18x18 Maximum DVD writing Speed.
Basically when I plug it in, I cannot run disks from it in windows. When the disk is inserted it basically slows my computer down, Explorer stops responding until I remove the disk then my computer starts running normal again.
Why I ask though, is because I CAN install windows with it. I just did the other day, I plug in the drive install windows like normal, and it acts as if nothing is wrong. It only has problems when Windows is actually running. (windows xp BTW)
I also cannot run 2 hard drive from the same IDE cable either so I'm wondering whether it's a problem with my drive or my motherboard. Even though the 2 hard drives could simply be jumper settings I'm not sure..
Any help would be appreciated. Should I run out to Best Buy and buy a new drive or not. I don't want to if it's a problem with my mobo..
Thanks!
PC Specs.
mobo Gigabyte S-series Nvidia 6100
AMD X2 Dual Core 5200+
2 Gig Ram
2 150gb HD's
Video Card NVidia 8600 GT
Custom Case
Rosewell 500W PSUHelp me with a little problem
its either the system board or the cable..Help me with a little problem
Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..
yeah try that..
[QUOTE=''purpleRz'']Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..[/QUOTE] The drive won't work by itself let alone with a harddrive also.. And I think I've tried that before, and when I do that, the Hard drive stops working also. so the problem is just completely perplexing me...
[QUOTE=''ferrari2001''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..[/QUOTE] The drive won't work by itself let alone with a harddrive also.. And I think I've tried that before, and when I do that, the Hard drive stops working also. so the problem is just completely perplexing me... [/QUOTE]Ok my guess is that your power supply/cable /chain is causing the prob;em somewhere..
[QUOTE=''purpleRz''][QUOTE=''ferrari2001''][QUOTE=''purpleRz'']Probably the boot order or a jumper setting wrong, try with one HD and the DVD drive, make sure jumpers are set ok..[/QUOTE] The drive won't work by itself let alone with a harddrive also.. And I think I've tried that before, and when I do that, the Hard drive stops working also. so the problem is just completely perplexing me... [/QUOTE]Ok my guess is that your power supply/cable /chain is causing the prob;em somewhere..[/QUOTE]anyway to fix whatever this problem is, I've tried multiple cables same problem, and plug it into several PSU plug ins, same thing..
Well turns out it was the drive after all. It's to the points where it kinda works, the reason I could install windows, but it won't work while windows is running. I got my hands on another drive and it does work, so I know no it's not the cable or motherboard, thanks everyone who tried to help!
**HELP ** GPU problem? - After building ...
So I just built my PC, everything starts up fine. Except for one issue.. nothing displays on my screen. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. A few times, the pc would start, turn off by itself, then turn back on... and when it starts for the 2nd time.. the monitor will display it.I am super confused, is it a short somewhere? I have already unplugged and plugged everything back in?I am so frustrated and have no more ideas.Someone please help!**HELP ** GPU problem? - After building ...
please anyone?**HELP ** GPU problem? - After building ...
What are the computer specifications?
Mobo: P5Q Pro
1GB RAM
PSU: Corsair 750W
GPU: nVidia 8600 GTS
160GB Western Digital HDD
Samsung DVD ROM Drive
[QUOTE=''LaxBandit'']Mobo: P5Q Pro
1GB RAM
PSU: Corsair 750W
GPU: nVidia 8600 GTS
160GB Western Digital HDD
Samsung DVD ROM Drive[/QUOTE] The problem is easy then. You don't have a CPU. J/KIn reality, you may have a motherboard with the old BIOS revision. The old revision doesn't support the newer Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPUs. I think the newest BIOS version is 1406. Information on upgrading/flashing the BIOS can be found here.
[QUOTE=''battledroid978''][QUOTE=''LaxBandit'']Mobo: P5Q Pro
1GB RAM
PSU: Corsair 750W
GPU: nVidia 8600 GTS
160GB Western Digital HDD
Samsung DVD ROM Drive[/QUOTE] The problem is easy then. You don't have a CPU. J/KIn reality, you may have a motherboard with the old BIOS revision. The old revision doesn't support the newer Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPUs. I think the newest BIOS version is 1406. Information on upgrading/flashing the BIOS can be found at http://support.asus.com/technicaldocuments/technicaldocuments.aspx?root=198%26SLanguage=en-us [/QUOTE]You can flash the drive without seeing anything? And yeah... my CPU is a E8400 Wolfdale 3.0 GHZ
ok I skimmed through it. It shows you need a floppy? I dont have a floppy drive? How do i go about this.... im confused?
If you don't see anything at all, you will have to contact ASUS through that same website. They may have a solution for you. I don't know how to work around this problem.
yeah. I see it sometimes... sometimes I dont. f**k.... I might as well just take it to a pro.. and have them fix my problem
please anyone?**HELP ** GPU problem? - After building ...
What are the computer specifications?
Mobo: P5Q Pro
1GB RAM
PSU: Corsair 750W
GPU: nVidia 8600 GTS
160GB Western Digital HDD
Samsung DVD ROM Drive
[QUOTE=''LaxBandit'']Mobo: P5Q Pro
1GB RAM
PSU: Corsair 750W
GPU: nVidia 8600 GTS
160GB Western Digital HDD
Samsung DVD ROM Drive[/QUOTE] The problem is easy then. You don't have a CPU. J/KIn reality, you may have a motherboard with the old BIOS revision. The old revision doesn't support the newer Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPUs. I think the newest BIOS version is 1406. Information on upgrading/flashing the BIOS can be found here.
[QUOTE=''battledroid978''][QUOTE=''LaxBandit'']Mobo: P5Q Pro
1GB RAM
PSU: Corsair 750W
GPU: nVidia 8600 GTS
160GB Western Digital HDD
Samsung DVD ROM Drive[/QUOTE] The problem is easy then. You don't have a CPU. J/KIn reality, you may have a motherboard with the old BIOS revision. The old revision doesn't support the newer Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPUs. I think the newest BIOS version is 1406. Information on upgrading/flashing the BIOS can be found at http://support.asus.com/technicaldocuments/technicaldocuments.aspx?root=198%26SLanguage=en-us [/QUOTE]You can flash the drive without seeing anything? And yeah... my CPU is a E8400 Wolfdale 3.0 GHZ
ok I skimmed through it. It shows you need a floppy? I dont have a floppy drive? How do i go about this.... im confused?
If you don't see anything at all, you will have to contact ASUS through that same website. They may have a solution for you. I don't know how to work around this problem.
yeah. I see it sometimes... sometimes I dont. f**k.... I might as well just take it to a pro.. and have them fix my problem
Would going from 1 X 4 GB's RAM to 2 X 2 ...
As the title says, I have 4 1GB's sticks of RAM in my computer at the moment, and running at their stock speeds (800 MHz) causes my computer to blue screen. But if I run them at 667 MHz the blue screens are gone, so if I installed 2 2GB sticks of RAM in my computer, would this fix the blue screens? (I think this is less stressful on the motherboard?)Would going from 1 X 4 GB's RAM to 2 X 2 ...
it is less stressful on the motherboard but i dont know if it will solve you BSOD problemWould going from 1 X 4 GB's RAM to 2 X 2 ...
1 of your ram is bad or more check them 1 by 1 see if you get a blue screen i used to have this problem wean i had 3 sticks of corsair ddr2 1 ram was bad i used to get bluescreen and wean i take that ram out i dont get any blue screens
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[QUOTE=''IQT786''] 1 of your ram is bad or more check them 1 by 1 see if you get a blue screen i used to have this problem wean i had 3 sticks of corsair ddr2 1 ram was bad i used to get bluescreen and wean i take that ram out i dont get any blue screens[/QUOTE]I've run memtest with all 4 sticks of RAM in and I got lots of errors, but when I tested them all individualy they came up with no errors. I'm pretty sure my MB simply can't handle 4 individual sticks at 800 MHz, because i've seen others with my motherboard having the same problem as mine, and the fact that as I lowered the speeds on the RAM it slowly became more and more stable. MB is a Gigabyte 965P-DS3 btw
whats your north bridge volt
[QUOTE=''IQT786'']whats your north bridge volt[/QUOTE]No idea, would you know of a program to monitor it? (in the BIOS it automatically optimizes voltages, so it doesn't say what they are)
no you have to go to the bios and set the NB volt your self every p35 motherboard has this problem what is your fsb right now
[QUOTE=''IQT786'']no you have to go to the bios and set the NB volt your self every p35 motherboard has this problem what is your fsb right now[/QUOTE]It isn't a P35... unless i'm missing something. fsb is 1333 MHz (I have a Q6600 overclocked to 3.0 GHz from 2.4 if that matters, bus speed is set at 333 MHz)
your still gona have to up the NB volts to 1.4v try and see what happens
it is less stressful on the motherboard but i dont know if it will solve you BSOD problemWould going from 1 X 4 GB's RAM to 2 X 2 ...
1 of your ram is bad or more check them 1 by 1 see if you get a blue screen i used to have this problem wean i had 3 sticks of corsair ddr2 1 ram was bad i used to get bluescreen and wean i take that ram out i dont get any blue screens
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[QUOTE=''IQT786''] 1 of your ram is bad or more check them 1 by 1 see if you get a blue screen i used to have this problem wean i had 3 sticks of corsair ddr2 1 ram was bad i used to get bluescreen and wean i take that ram out i dont get any blue screens[/QUOTE]I've run memtest with all 4 sticks of RAM in and I got lots of errors, but when I tested them all individualy they came up with no errors. I'm pretty sure my MB simply can't handle 4 individual sticks at 800 MHz, because i've seen others with my motherboard having the same problem as mine, and the fact that as I lowered the speeds on the RAM it slowly became more and more stable. MB is a Gigabyte 965P-DS3 btw
whats your north bridge volt
[QUOTE=''IQT786'']whats your north bridge volt[/QUOTE]No idea, would you know of a program to monitor it? (in the BIOS it automatically optimizes voltages, so it doesn't say what they are)
no you have to go to the bios and set the NB volt your self every p35 motherboard has this problem what is your fsb right now
[QUOTE=''IQT786'']no you have to go to the bios and set the NB volt your self every p35 motherboard has this problem what is your fsb right now[/QUOTE]It isn't a P35... unless i'm missing something. fsb is 1333 MHz (I have a Q6600 overclocked to 3.0 GHz from 2.4 if that matters, bus speed is set at 333 MHz)
your still gona have to up the NB volts to 1.4v try and see what happens
Can you Duel 2 different cards?
Im thinking about getting a Nvidia XFX 9800 GX2 at about $300. The problem os that I want to run 2 cards but I dont want to spend $600 worth on graphics card, so is there aa Good but cheap backup graphics card that you can put together with a 9800 GX2?Can you Duel 2 different cards?
No man, only two of the same. Here is my recommendation, get two 9800gt graphics cards and sli them. Buy extra cooling for each for about $30, and you got yourself a heck of a combination.Can you Duel 2 different cards?
microstutter much?? id go for 1 powerfull card like a gtx280
boo u cnt add two differnt cards in sli? i know u can do it with crossfire
You can... but only if they are Nvidia Cuda cards for example www.overclockers.co.uk are selling gaming setup's with a 9800GTX along with a 280GTX, how its done I'm not so sure but I do know its possible.The secoundary card i.e the 9800GTX overclockers used with their setup is soley being used as a PPU (physics processing unit, using CUDA)
i wonder if he even has a sli capable mobo??whats your mobo?
[QUOTE=''Tqure'']microstutter much?? id go for 1 powerfull card like a gtx280[/QUOTE]id actually have to agree with you man, and im running an SLI setup, though i would much rather have a single BFG GTX 280 OCX
The 9800gx2 does micro stutter. With nvidia you cant go around using different cards, only in crossfire you can.
No man, only two of the same. Here is my recommendation, get two 9800gt graphics cards and sli them. Buy extra cooling for each for about $30, and you got yourself a heck of a combination.Can you Duel 2 different cards?
microstutter much?? id go for 1 powerfull card like a gtx280
boo u cnt add two differnt cards in sli? i know u can do it with crossfire
You can... but only if they are Nvidia Cuda cards for example www.overclockers.co.uk are selling gaming setup's with a 9800GTX along with a 280GTX, how its done I'm not so sure but I do know its possible.The secoundary card i.e the 9800GTX overclockers used with their setup is soley being used as a PPU (physics processing unit, using CUDA)
i wonder if he even has a sli capable mobo??whats your mobo?
[QUOTE=''Tqure'']microstutter much?? id go for 1 powerfull card like a gtx280[/QUOTE]id actually have to agree with you man, and im running an SLI setup, though i would much rather have a single BFG GTX 280 OCX
The 9800gx2 does micro stutter. With nvidia you cant go around using different cards, only in crossfire you can.
Going to buy new headphones don't know w ...
Hey I'm tired of using ear plug headphones. I want to get some better ones. I looked on a web site and here is a link on one I'm thinking about, but the thing is the cord is 9ft long and I just want to use it for my laptop gaming and listening to music. If you guys can give me some options on other headphones and what to look for it woud be a big help.Thanks Going to buy new headphones don't know w ...
Here's the link for the headphones I'm looking athttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158064 Going to buy new headphones don't know w ...
This is the newest and Best headset. i just bought it and its perfect really awesome for gaming ect.! [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8978467%26type=product%26id=1218004380179[/url]
[QUOTE=''KILLERJAK702KA'']This is the newest and Best headset. i just bought it and its perfect really awesome for gaming ect.! [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8978467%26type=product%26id=1218004380179[/url][/QUOTE] I just ordered the lower end Plantronics Gamecom from NewEgg for $40. I hope it is as good as people say it is.
I love my sennheisers... work great, sound awesome
i personally have these and their amazing.http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.105181400i used to have sony's top earphones, called something bass, were 99$. the shure are a good bit better. if you want something cheap, my friend has skullcandies.. and while nothing in comparison to the modles i linked above.. for the 20$ price tag.. their pretty good.
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I just use these Microsoft LX-3000..there pretty good and they only cost me..30 bucks...
ive never had anything better than my $60 Turtle Beach headphones, the sound quailty is amazing
if i were you id just look for something comftorble and quality
Here's the link for the headphones I'm looking athttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158064 Going to buy new headphones don't know w ...
This is the newest and Best headset. i just bought it and its perfect really awesome for gaming ect.! [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8978467%26type=product%26id=1218004380179[/url]
[QUOTE=''KILLERJAK702KA'']This is the newest and Best headset. i just bought it and its perfect really awesome for gaming ect.! [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8978467%26type=product%26id=1218004380179[/url][/QUOTE] I just ordered the lower end Plantronics Gamecom from NewEgg for $40. I hope it is as good as people say it is.
I love my sennheisers... work great, sound awesome
i personally have these and their amazing.http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.105181400i used to have sony's top earphones, called something bass, were 99$. the shure are a good bit better. if you want something cheap, my friend has skullcandies.. and while nothing in comparison to the modles i linked above.. for the 20$ price tag.. their pretty good.
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I just use these Microsoft LX-3000..there pretty good and they only cost me..30 bucks...
ive never had anything better than my $60 Turtle Beach headphones, the sound quailty is amazing
if i were you id just look for something comftorble and quality
Can anyone recommend me a good custom PC ...
I'm comparing prices for the mac and PC and I want to custom build my PC. I want the PC ready at my door, I have no knowledge in building a PC and one micro mistake or spark, and my PC is terminated. Does anyone know any Custom built PC websites that are cheap on prices, Excellent on quality, and trustworthy? after hearing mix reviews, mostly bad about cyberpowerpc.com, Im not going to take my chances. Any alternatives? help =[Can anyone recommend me a good custom PC ...
building a PC really isnt as hard as it seems. you cant create a spark without electryicity, so just dont plug your half built PC in and your fine. as for mistakes, not really; computers are ALOT more durable then most people think, you can probably get away with dropping most parts on the floor (i wouldnt risk it) and you would PROBABLY be okay.Can anyone recommend me a good custom PC ...
building it yourself is the best but if you really want a pre built, look into www.digitalstorm.com
Thank you. well too look more into getting a PC or Mac. I'm also focusing on putting an animation software in it for my college. I might consider pre building it, but anymore Websites you recommend guys and girls?
newegg.com... Best place for all your parts.. I believe they also sell a few already built PC's as well...And I've dropped PC parts, on the floor (my video card to be exact) and it still works perfectly fine, it's really hard to break computer parts really.
[QUOTE=''ferrari2001'']newegg.com... Best place for all your parts.. I believe they also sell a few already built PC's as well...And I've dropped PC parts, on the floor (my video card to be exact) and it still works perfectly fine, it's really hard to break computer parts really. [/QUOTE]Yeah computer parts are alot tougher then they look, my cat slept on my motherboard and it worked find, and i have static shocked some ram by accident and they worked fine too
there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[
[QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]Chances are Cyperpowerpc had them on sale or something like that. There are so many brands and so many different prices, just get whatever you think is best for the money.
[QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]cyberpowers build quality is really bad for pre-built
[QUOTE=''ferret-gamer''][QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]cyberpowers build quality is really bad for pre-built[/QUOTE] hm you may be correct. So on a level form 1 to 10. how hard is it for a person who has never hand built a PC?http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd12/NeYo6969/Comp2.jpgBasically im shooting for something like that. there is room for upgrade. I might get a more powerful card, or Duel two cards, Increase the power supply Etc
[QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69''][QUOTE=''ferret-gamer''][QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]cyberpowers build quality is really bad for pre-built[/QUOTE] hm you may be correct. So on a level form 1 to 10. how hard is it for a person who has never hand built a PC?http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd12/NeYo6969/Comp2.jpgBasically im shooting for something like that. there is room for upgrade. I might get a more powerful card, or Duel two cards, Increase the power supply Etc[/QUOTE]it is quite easy mabye a 4, the hardes part is wireing the front panel(on button, reset) to the motherboard,
[/QUOTE]it is quite easy mabye a 4, the hardes part is wireing the front panel(on button, reset) to the motherboard,[/QUOTE]100% true, i spent 45 minutes doing that last time ... :X
[QUOTE=''teldath''][/QUOTE]it is quite easy mabye a 4, the hardes part is wireing the front panel(on button, reset) to the motherboard,[/QUOTE]100% true, i spent 45 minutes doing that last time ... :X [/QUOTE] i spend more time, i have to perfect the wire placement for optimal airflow, but i have a habit of overcomplicating my wiring
building a PC really isnt as hard as it seems. you cant create a spark without electryicity, so just dont plug your half built PC in and your fine. as for mistakes, not really; computers are ALOT more durable then most people think, you can probably get away with dropping most parts on the floor (i wouldnt risk it) and you would PROBABLY be okay.Can anyone recommend me a good custom PC ...
building it yourself is the best but if you really want a pre built, look into www.digitalstorm.com
Thank you. well too look more into getting a PC or Mac. I'm also focusing on putting an animation software in it for my college. I might consider pre building it, but anymore Websites you recommend guys and girls?
newegg.com... Best place for all your parts.. I believe they also sell a few already built PC's as well...And I've dropped PC parts, on the floor (my video card to be exact) and it still works perfectly fine, it's really hard to break computer parts really.
[QUOTE=''ferrari2001'']newegg.com... Best place for all your parts.. I believe they also sell a few already built PC's as well...And I've dropped PC parts, on the floor (my video card to be exact) and it still works perfectly fine, it's really hard to break computer parts really. [/QUOTE]Yeah computer parts are alot tougher then they look, my cat slept on my motherboard and it worked find, and i have static shocked some ram by accident and they worked fine too
there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[
[QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]Chances are Cyperpowerpc had them on sale or something like that. There are so many brands and so many different prices, just get whatever you think is best for the money.
[QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]cyberpowers build quality is really bad for pre-built
[QUOTE=''ferret-gamer''][QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]cyberpowers build quality is really bad for pre-built[/QUOTE] hm you may be correct. So on a level form 1 to 10. how hard is it for a person who has never hand built a PC?http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd12/NeYo6969/Comp2.jpgBasically im shooting for something like that. there is room for upgrade. I might get a more powerful card, or Duel two cards, Increase the power supply Etc
[QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69''][QUOTE=''ferret-gamer''][QUOTE=''Kamekazi_69'']there is just one problem. when I went on Newegg, their 9800 GX2s were $400 something while on cyberpowerpc.com they were $315 =[[/QUOTE]cyberpowers build quality is really bad for pre-built[/QUOTE] hm you may be correct. So on a level form 1 to 10. how hard is it for a person who has never hand built a PC?http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd12/NeYo6969/Comp2.jpgBasically im shooting for something like that. there is room for upgrade. I might get a more powerful card, or Duel two cards, Increase the power supply Etc[/QUOTE]it is quite easy mabye a 4, the hardes part is wireing the front panel(on button, reset) to the motherboard,
[/QUOTE]it is quite easy mabye a 4, the hardes part is wireing the front panel(on button, reset) to the motherboard,[/QUOTE]100% true, i spent 45 minutes doing that last time ... :X
[QUOTE=''teldath''][/QUOTE]it is quite easy mabye a 4, the hardes part is wireing the front panel(on button, reset) to the motherboard,[/QUOTE]100% true, i spent 45 minutes doing that last time ... :X [/QUOTE] i spend more time, i have to perfect the wire placement for optimal airflow, but i have a habit of overcomplicating my wiring
NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS Is it any good?
Could it run some light gaming on XP like half life 2, team fortress 2, WoW just light games.NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS Is it any good?
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337'']Could it run some light gaming on XP like half life 2, team fortress 2, WoW just light games.[/QUOTE] WoW is light enough, but it's too crappy of a card for anything more demanding than that. NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS Is it any good?
So TF2 Is out of the question? what about every thing on low?I will upgrade later this year when the 9800 comes out.
I wouldn't touch it,i'd get this,great budget card :Dhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102708 Should run WoW and HL2 on high,not sure about TF2.
[QUOTE=''Indestructible2''] I wouldn't touch it,i'd get this,great budget card :Dhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102708 Should run WoW and HL2 on high,not sure about TF2.[/QUOTE] yeah if the rest of his hardware is okay it shouldn't have much trouble maxing all of those games
heres the specs, AMD Athlon-64 X2 5200+ CPU
Asus M2A-VM AMD 690G Chipset MB
2GB DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory
250GB 7200 RPM SATA-2 HDD
20x Double Layer DVD+/-RW
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS 16x PCI-Express Video
7.1 Channel 3D Surround Sound
600 Watts Subwoofer Speakers
10/100/1000 Network LAN
Free 12-in-1 Media Card Reader
NZXT Lexa Blackline Gaming Tower Case w/MOD Window
open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A
[QUOTE=''mastershake575'']open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE]I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''] open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE] I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.[/QUOTE] it will but not that amazingly well that video card which really isn't a lot should run those games easy on max where are you buying this computer and how much is it ??
Still crap (any 8400, matched to any combination of other parts). You can't pour on enough fancy perfume to take the stink off.
pure crap...you need atleast a 8600gt or hd2600xt nothing less for those games....if it was just wow you could survive but not for hl2
[QUOTE=''mastershake575''][QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''] open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE]I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.[/QUOTE] it will but not that amazingly well that video card which really isn't a lot should run those games easy on max where are you buying this computer and how much is it ??[/QUOTE]Ibuypower.com for around $550, dont laugh im on a budget. =]
You could build a computer with the 2600XT for around $550. It may seem hard, but it's not really. It took me less than an hour to build my first one. There's an innumerable amount of guides online in order to help you if you're intimidated.
[QUOTE=''kodex1717'']You could build a computer with the 2600XT for around $550. It may seem hard, but it's not really. It took me less than an hour to build my first one. There's an innumerable amount of guides online in order to help you if you're intimidated.[/QUOTE] you love telling people to build a computer dont cha? im just getting this computer for now till later this year when i upgrade the computer, im low on cash right now
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''kodex1717'']You could build a computer with the 2600XT for around $550. It may seem hard, but it's not really. It took me less than an hour to build my first one. There's an innumerable amount of guides online in order to help you if you're intimidated.[/QUOTE] you love telling people to build a computer dont cha? im just getting this computer for now till later this year when i upgrade the computer, im low on cash right now
[/QUOTE] You caught me; it's what I recommend in most cases. Even on your low budget, you could still do it. I'd certainly recommend it over getting an IBuyPower. However, if you're set on a prebuilt, head over to AVADirect.com and see what you can get there.
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''][QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''] open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE] I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.[/QUOTE] it will but not that amazingly well that video card which really isn't a lot should run those games easy on max where are you buying this computer and how much is it ??[/QUOTE] Ibuypower.com for around $550, dont laugh im on a budget. =][/QUOTE] ibuypower isn't good at all i would most highly recommend gettings it somewhere else
Hey guys just so you know, my brother has a 7400go and it can run oblivion on medium just fine...just saying maybe the card isn't that bad.
That is your opinion, a good friend of mine baught a computer there a couple weaks ago and he said its working fine and doing what he wants it to do, and i seen his computer, it runs really really good.
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337'']That is your opinion, a good friend of mine baught a computer there a couple weaks ago and he said its working fine and doing what he wants it to do, and i seen his computer, it runs really really good.[/QUOTE] No,just because his PC works well DOESN'T mean every other PC will work the same,iBuyPower is a poor company to buy from,its proven fact.
I've heard far too many horror stories about IBuyPower to keep me away for good. I've heard only great things about AVADirect.com, on the other hand.soft lips
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337'']Could it run some light gaming on XP like half life 2, team fortress 2, WoW just light games.[/QUOTE] WoW is light enough, but it's too crappy of a card for anything more demanding than that. NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS Is it any good?
So TF2 Is out of the question? what about every thing on low?I will upgrade later this year when the 9800 comes out.
I wouldn't touch it,i'd get this,great budget card :Dhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102708 Should run WoW and HL2 on high,not sure about TF2.
[QUOTE=''Indestructible2''] I wouldn't touch it,i'd get this,great budget card :Dhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102708 Should run WoW and HL2 on high,not sure about TF2.[/QUOTE] yeah if the rest of his hardware is okay it shouldn't have much trouble maxing all of those games
heres the specs, AMD Athlon-64 X2 5200+ CPU
Asus M2A-VM AMD 690G Chipset MB
2GB DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory
250GB 7200 RPM SATA-2 HDD
20x Double Layer DVD+/-RW
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS 16x PCI-Express Video
7.1 Channel 3D Surround Sound
600 Watts Subwoofer Speakers
10/100/1000 Network LAN
Free 12-in-1 Media Card Reader
NZXT Lexa Blackline Gaming Tower Case w/MOD Window
open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A
[QUOTE=''mastershake575'']open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE]I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''] open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE] I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.[/QUOTE] it will but not that amazingly well that video card which really isn't a lot should run those games easy on max where are you buying this computer and how much is it ??
Still crap (any 8400, matched to any combination of other parts). You can't pour on enough fancy perfume to take the stink off.
pure crap...you need atleast a 8600gt or hd2600xt nothing less for those games....if it was just wow you could survive but not for hl2
[QUOTE=''mastershake575''][QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''] open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE]I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.[/QUOTE] it will but not that amazingly well that video card which really isn't a lot should run those games easy on max where are you buying this computer and how much is it ??[/QUOTE]Ibuypower.com for around $550, dont laugh im on a budget. =]
You could build a computer with the 2600XT for around $550. It may seem hard, but it's not really. It took me less than an hour to build my first one. There's an innumerable amount of guides online in order to help you if you're intimidated.
[QUOTE=''kodex1717'']You could build a computer with the 2600XT for around $550. It may seem hard, but it's not really. It took me less than an hour to build my first one. There's an innumerable amount of guides online in order to help you if you're intimidated.[/QUOTE] you love telling people to build a computer dont cha? im just getting this computer for now till later this year when i upgrade the computer, im low on cash right now
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''kodex1717'']You could build a computer with the 2600XT for around $550. It may seem hard, but it's not really. It took me less than an hour to build my first one. There's an innumerable amount of guides online in order to help you if you're intimidated.[/QUOTE] you love telling people to build a computer dont cha? im just getting this computer for now till later this year when i upgrade the computer, im low on cash right now
[/QUOTE] You caught me; it's what I recommend in most cases. Even on your low budget, you could still do it. I'd certainly recommend it over getting an IBuyPower. However, if you're set on a prebuilt, head over to AVADirect.com and see what you can get there.
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''][QUOTE=''1337wii1337''][QUOTE=''mastershake575''] open up the side of your case and see how many amps(A) are on your powersupply under the 12V+ section for example 12V+ 22A[/QUOTE] I dont have this computer yet -.- i want to know if it can run the games im buying the computer for, lol witch are WoW and GTA. I dunno if the video card can run those two games.[/QUOTE] it will but not that amazingly well that video card which really isn't a lot should run those games easy on max where are you buying this computer and how much is it ??[/QUOTE] Ibuypower.com for around $550, dont laugh im on a budget. =][/QUOTE] ibuypower isn't good at all i would most highly recommend gettings it somewhere else
Hey guys just so you know, my brother has a 7400go and it can run oblivion on medium just fine...just saying maybe the card isn't that bad.
That is your opinion, a good friend of mine baught a computer there a couple weaks ago and he said its working fine and doing what he wants it to do, and i seen his computer, it runs really really good.
[QUOTE=''1337wii1337'']That is your opinion, a good friend of mine baught a computer there a couple weaks ago and he said its working fine and doing what he wants it to do, and i seen his computer, it runs really really good.[/QUOTE] No,just because his PC works well DOESN'T mean every other PC will work the same,iBuyPower is a poor company to buy from,its proven fact.
I've heard far too many horror stories about IBuyPower to keep me away for good. I've heard only great things about AVADirect.com, on the other hand.
PLEASE HELP! WLAN switch!
I know this is probably stupid but i CANNOT find my WLAN switch to enable wireless internet on my laptop. I have an HP Pavilion entertainment laptop when i trty connecting it says my WLAN switch is off and its usually found in fron or side of computer but i CANT find it.! Is there any body who can help?PLEASE HELP! WLAN switch!
i have a HP look for a button that has a iconw ith a tower like pic with signals comin gout of it when its on it will be showing a bule light on that button
i have a HP look for a button that has a iconw ith a tower like pic with signals comin gout of it when its on it will be showing a bule light on that button
How good is this mother board?
CLICK, and will it fit a Core2 Quad Q6600?How good is this mother board?
May I ask why you are getting a micro-atx mobo? A Q6600 will work on it, but you can get a much better mobo for significantly less money.How good is this mother board?
I'm just replacing my current motherboard unfortunate it's a micro atx it was a pre-buil computer, the case is only good for Micro-ATX motherboard. The reason im doing this is because my computers original motherboard is locked so I cant overclock my CPU, by replacing it I guessing the new motherboard will be unlocked?
[QUOTE=''f-a-d-3'']I'm just replacing my current motherboard unfortunate it's a micro atx it was a pre-buil computer, the case is only good for Micro-ATX motherboard. The reason im doing this is because my computers original motherboard is locked so I cant overclock my CPU, by replacing it I guessing the new motherboard will be unlocked?[/QUOTE] I would suggest getting a new case. You can get a quality case for only about $50. Also, how the hell do you fit a 4870x2 in an HP micro-atx case? That's impressive
[QUOTE=''bungie93''] [QUOTE=''f-a-d-3'']I'm just replacing my current motherboard unfortunate it's a micro atx it was a pre-buil computer, the case is only good for Micro-ATX motherboard. The reason im doing this is because my computers original motherboard is locked so I cant overclock my CPU, by replacing it I guessing the new motherboard will be unlocked?[/QUOTE] I would suggest getting a new case. You can get a quality case for only about $50. Also, how the hell do you fit a 4870x2 in an HP micro-atx case? That's impressive [/QUOTE]That is a damn good question. I would love to see a picture of that!
WTF!? $170 on a G45 mobo :|.................dude no just no............there are Nvidia 7100 Intel motherboards for $50-80.
For $170, you could get an excellent P45 mobo and a nice Antec or Coolermaster case. I don't know why you would spend more on a m-ATX mobo to keep your crappy (no offense) HP case.
May I ask why you are getting a micro-atx mobo? A Q6600 will work on it, but you can get a much better mobo for significantly less money.How good is this mother board?
I'm just replacing my current motherboard unfortunate it's a micro atx it was a pre-buil computer, the case is only good for Micro-ATX motherboard. The reason im doing this is because my computers original motherboard is locked so I cant overclock my CPU, by replacing it I guessing the new motherboard will be unlocked?
[QUOTE=''f-a-d-3'']I'm just replacing my current motherboard unfortunate it's a micro atx it was a pre-buil computer, the case is only good for Micro-ATX motherboard. The reason im doing this is because my computers original motherboard is locked so I cant overclock my CPU, by replacing it I guessing the new motherboard will be unlocked?[/QUOTE] I would suggest getting a new case. You can get a quality case for only about $50. Also, how the hell do you fit a 4870x2 in an HP micro-atx case? That's impressive
[QUOTE=''bungie93''] [QUOTE=''f-a-d-3'']I'm just replacing my current motherboard unfortunate it's a micro atx it was a pre-buil computer, the case is only good for Micro-ATX motherboard. The reason im doing this is because my computers original motherboard is locked so I cant overclock my CPU, by replacing it I guessing the new motherboard will be unlocked?[/QUOTE] I would suggest getting a new case. You can get a quality case for only about $50. Also, how the hell do you fit a 4870x2 in an HP micro-atx case? That's impressive [/QUOTE]That is a damn good question. I would love to see a picture of that!
WTF!? $170 on a G45 mobo :|.................dude no just no............there are Nvidia 7100 Intel motherboards for $50-80.
For $170, you could get an excellent P45 mobo and a nice Antec or Coolermaster case. I don't know why you would spend more on a m-ATX mobo to keep your crappy (no offense) HP case.
Is a new video card enough for my PC?
I was thinking about upgrading to a 9800 GT but I'm not sure if that's enough or even possible with my current system. I'm not as computer savy as some of you so any advice would be appreciated.AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 2.21 GHz processor Asus A8N SLI Premium nForce 4 motherboard 2048MB PC3200 DDR400 memory550 Watt Antec True Power 2.0 power supply200GB Western Digital 7200rpm hard drive Is a new video card enough for my PC?
yes it can be upgraded to a 9800gt but your processor will bottleneck itIs a new video card enough for my PC?
Yes, it will work with your computer.
I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard.
[QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps''] I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard. [/QUOTE] Is this the one you're referring to? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272
Yes.
[QUOTE=''jmz768''][QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps''] I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard. [/QUOTE] Is this the one you're referring to? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272[/QUOTE]is your motherboard a am2 socket if not it wont work
[QUOTE=''IQT786''][QUOTE=''jmz768''][QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps''] I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard.[/QUOTE] Is this the one you're referring to? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272[/QUOTE]is your motherboard a am2 socket if not it wont work[/QUOTE] Aren't all of the Athlon 64 X2 processors the same? If my 4200 works a 6000 should work too, right?
no not all do this download cpu-z and see what socket type it is
nforce4 would be am2 wouldnt it?
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just googled that mobo it has a socket 939 you cant upgrad to 6000+ x2 you might aswell go intel cos you need a new motherboard and ram cpu etc
[QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps'']nforce4 would be am2 wouldnt it? [/QUOTE]their were two versions of nforce 4 for amd s939 and am2
Yeah, I have a socket 939. Bummer
[QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps'']I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard.[/QUOTE]why not intead of a e7200 or a E2180 and oc the crap out of it with a freezer pro
yes it can be upgraded to a 9800gt but your processor will bottleneck itIs a new video card enough for my PC?
Yes, it will work with your computer.
I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard.
[QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps''] I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard. [/QUOTE] Is this the one you're referring to? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272
Yes.
[QUOTE=''jmz768''][QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps''] I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard. [/QUOTE] Is this the one you're referring to? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272[/QUOTE]is your motherboard a am2 socket if not it wont work
[QUOTE=''IQT786''][QUOTE=''jmz768''][QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps''] I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard.[/QUOTE] Is this the one you're referring to? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272[/QUOTE]is your motherboard a am2 socket if not it wont work[/QUOTE] Aren't all of the Athlon 64 X2 processors the same? If my 4200 works a 6000 should work too, right?
no not all do this download cpu-z and see what socket type it is
nforce4 would be am2 wouldnt it?
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just googled that mobo it has a socket 939 you cant upgrad to 6000+ x2 you might aswell go intel cos you need a new motherboard and ram cpu etc
[QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps'']nforce4 would be am2 wouldnt it? [/QUOTE]their were two versions of nforce 4 for amd s939 and am2
Yeah, I have a socket 939. Bummer
[QUOTE=''Captain__Tripps'']I'd upgrade to an x2 6000 or 6400 too.. for a decent cheap upgrade without changing out the motherboard.[/QUOTE]why not intead of a e7200 or a E2180 and oc the crap out of it with a freezer pro
Need help with GPU choice.
I don't know what card to choose. They are the 9800 GT or the ATI 4850. Which one will give me the better performance? Also I have a AMD CPU if that matters.Need help with GPU choice.
which cpu ? and defintly a 4850 Need help with GPU choice.
What resolution?
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/10/14/palit-xpertvision-radeon-hd-4850-sonic/6 in majority beside Cryisis a 4850 overclcoked is better then a 9800GTX+ . and you said 9800GT which is a 8800GTS with A little better performances in some case they mostly Equal and a little more Feature in video editing / Cuda = folding @tome / then 8800GTS
and if you spend a little more you can get a 260GTX which is better but if you don't play higher then 1280x1024. after 4850. it cpu that bottleneck you mostly from amd socket am2
4600x2 / 6400x2 compare to E7200 / E8400
but to be honest a good pc build of today is only 300$-350$ : e8400 + Motherboard it awsome price for what it give
compare to amd cpu
i have x2 5600+
4850 should be ok.. its good price/performance
which cpu ? and defintly a 4850 Need help with GPU choice.
What resolution?
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/10/14/palit-xpertvision-radeon-hd-4850-sonic/6 in majority beside Cryisis a 4850 overclcoked is better then a 9800GTX+ . and you said 9800GT which is a 8800GTS with A little better performances in some case they mostly Equal and a little more Feature in video editing / Cuda = folding @tome / then 8800GTS
and if you spend a little more you can get a 260GTX which is better but if you don't play higher then 1280x1024. after 4850. it cpu that bottleneck you mostly from amd socket am2
4600x2 / 6400x2 compare to E7200 / E8400
but to be honest a good pc build of today is only 300$-350$ : e8400 + Motherboard it awsome price for what it give
compare to amd cpu
i have x2 5600+
4850 should be ok.. its good price/performance
Overclocking E6420 help
I have successfully overclocked from 2.14 to 2.88, stock cooling staying sice and cool. But, when I put the fsb to 360mhz, save, and restart it sets it down to 359mhz. I'm guessing that is the highest it wants to work. When I tried to set the fsb to 370 it didn't load windows. I upped the voltage from the stock 1.35 to 1.375 and it still didn't start windows. I restarted it and it reset itself down to 359 w/ stock volts. I also tried 365 fsb on stock voltage with the same result. Is it not going to work any higher or should I try 365 again with 1.375 volts?Overclocking E6420 help
You would raise voltage on the chipset as well as the CPU, also make sure the RAM isn't running at a ridiculous speed.Overclocking E6420 help
yeah, ram speed is killer, i took a while to realise my 800 mhz ddr2 was running at 1.12 ghz O_oand raise the FSB voltage control to 0.1
You would raise voltage on the chipset as well as the CPU, also make sure the RAM isn't running at a ridiculous speed.Overclocking E6420 help
yeah, ram speed is killer, i took a while to realise my 800 mhz ddr2 was running at 1.12 ghz O_oand raise the FSB voltage control to 0.1
When is it time for a Windows reinstalll
I was wondering, when is a good time to reinstall windows. I mean I have been thinking about it, but its a pain to configure your computer all over again. What are symptoms to look at etc,When is it time for a Windows reinstalll
If your not having some specific problems that only seem fixable by re-installing, i'd say don't. Why are you thinking of re-installing? When is it time for a Windows reinstalll
Unless you have done something seriouse then you may not have to reinstall ever. Uninstall any programs you dont need to free up space, check for spyware/adware, clean up your registry, defrag your HDD and then you should be set. You only need to reinstall your OS if you make any major hardware changes (for example the mobo or something) or if you have somehow currupted windows. Even if you get a virus/trojan you can't remove, 9/10 you will be able to boot in safe mode and fix the problem.
How long has it been? XP right?
Its been around 6-8 months
You're fine, just run malware scans, defrag, check for registry issues, if it had been several years then i'd say ya go for it.
I only reinstalled because my GPU display drivers went haywire.. and other programs weren't functioning/starting up properly, after trying desperately to troubleshoot them. It's a last resort.
I do regular maintenance (defragging, registry, junk file cleaning) and what not. But, I think I have been having some performance issues (ingame stuttering). audio/video during loading stutters.Thats what I'm thinking about, apart from all that is their little I can do?soft lips
If your not having some specific problems that only seem fixable by re-installing, i'd say don't. Why are you thinking of re-installing? When is it time for a Windows reinstalll
Unless you have done something seriouse then you may not have to reinstall ever. Uninstall any programs you dont need to free up space, check for spyware/adware, clean up your registry, defrag your HDD and then you should be set. You only need to reinstall your OS if you make any major hardware changes (for example the mobo or something) or if you have somehow currupted windows. Even if you get a virus/trojan you can't remove, 9/10 you will be able to boot in safe mode and fix the problem.
How long has it been? XP right?
Its been around 6-8 months
You're fine, just run malware scans, defrag, check for registry issues, if it had been several years then i'd say ya go for it.
I only reinstalled because my GPU display drivers went haywire.. and other programs weren't functioning/starting up properly, after trying desperately to troubleshoot them. It's a last resort.
I do regular maintenance (defragging, registry, junk file cleaning) and what not. But, I think I have been having some performance issues (ingame stuttering). audio/video during loading stutters.Thats what I'm thinking about, apart from all that is their little I can do?
What needs upgrading?
Hi all, I've had this rig for a bit and I think its alright but I want to be able to enjoy the games. What hardware upgrades should I look at? I've had it for around a year excluding the graphicsd card which is quite new. My current rig:nVidia 8800gt 512MB2gb DDR2 ramE6600 CORE 2 DUOWhat needs upgrading?
Hmm.........what resolution, what games? Other than Ocing the CPU i don't really see a need to upgrade :? What needs upgrading?
So my processor is good?
Yeah, it's great :)The balance between the three things is fine - you'd probably need to upgrade all 3 to get any decent result from upgrading.
yeah... core 2 duo e6600 is still a good CPU, don't need to change itif you want to improve the performance just OC it to 3.0Ghzthe only upgrading, but if you want to high Far Cry 2 maybe try upgrade to Radeon 4870 or GTX260 216
Hmm.........what resolution, what games? Other than Ocing the CPU i don't really see a need to upgrade :? What needs upgrading?
So my processor is good?
Yeah, it's great :)The balance between the three things is fine - you'd probably need to upgrade all 3 to get any decent result from upgrading.
yeah... core 2 duo e6600 is still a good CPU, don't need to change itif you want to improve the performance just OC it to 3.0Ghzthe only upgrading, but if you want to high Far Cry 2 maybe try upgrade to Radeon 4870 or GTX260 216
Rate my Shopping list
Hey guys (or girls)At the the end of the year I'm going to buy a couple of coponant's for my rig.(Really REALLY dumb bet of mom's) What do you guys think? :8800GT GFX card ( 512mb or 1 GB) ;)2x 1 Gb ramNew fan for CPU overheating @ 3.60 GHZmedal of honor Airborne ;)Cod 4 + 5:twisted:Sins of a solar empireGridNFS undercoverCommand and Conquer 3 + Kane's Wrath8)And some others then I remember themSo what do u guys think any suggestions or comments welcome!!! Rate my Shopping list
loose some of te other things to gert a better gpu.. like a 4870..x2 possiblyRate my Shopping list
get 4gb RAM and drop NFS, GRID is better and makes NFS look garbage.
what is your cpu
Hey my rig currently has the following specs:3.6 GHZ P4 processor2 x 1GB RamX300 Sapphire 256mb GFX 17 inchAll on a Intel LGA775 (D945GTP) BoardIf that helps
[QUOTE=''Aoe3_gamer'']Hey my rig currently has the following specs:3.6 GHZ P4 processor2 x 1GB RamX300 Sapphire 256mb GFX 17 inchAll on a Intel LGA775 (D945GTP) BoardIf that helps[/QUOTE]ONE BIG QUESTION... Do ye plan to change yer CPU???If not, then just buy 9600GT and ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro... for around $100 USD
loose some of te other things to gert a better gpu.. like a 4870..x2 possiblyRate my Shopping list
get 4gb RAM and drop NFS, GRID is better and makes NFS look garbage.
what is your cpu
Hey my rig currently has the following specs:3.6 GHZ P4 processor2 x 1GB RamX300 Sapphire 256mb GFX 17 inchAll on a Intel LGA775 (D945GTP) BoardIf that helps
[QUOTE=''Aoe3_gamer'']Hey my rig currently has the following specs:3.6 GHZ P4 processor2 x 1GB RamX300 Sapphire 256mb GFX 17 inchAll on a Intel LGA775 (D945GTP) BoardIf that helps[/QUOTE]ONE BIG QUESTION... Do ye plan to change yer CPU???If not, then just buy 9600GT and ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro... for around $100 USD
Need help choosing parts 4 new rig
Hey all,Need some help choosing which motherboard and brand/amount of RAM I should go with for my new build.My budget is around the $1,100 mark.So far, I'd chosen to SLI 2 Nvidia GeForce 8800GT's. I can get them for about $180 each.Also, I was thinking. What is better... buy a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 for $211 and overclock it OR future-proof and get a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 for $399 (OR Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 $363).So I ask, I'm looking for a motherboard capable of running SLI, handling 4GB RAM (what type? DDR3?) and has enough bells and whistles to last me a very long time.All help is greatly appreciated.Need help choosing parts 4 new rig
Someone please...Need help choosing parts 4 new rig
You'r wish as being listen tell us where u live. so i can build from Country you are. il build it over gamespot community approve free to be changed by any other who as better deal then me tough i'm really decent into picking hardware for this year there thousand solution only few that are good 180$ each 8800GT is rip off for sli performances
you can get better build rig of video card for same value : 400$ : when your combine 180x2+tax. you could get a 280GTX that is better if you nvidia fan or 4870 1GB . or add 150$ more of ur current video card build
for 4870x2 but that would over-budget and restrain you to wait a month or Two Before you have enough money to do so it what i did suggest several people on gamespot to wait and get better piece when it does worth it tough but we must start to think of a rig
So If you'r there you said 1200$ ? let See. For cpu : motherboard : ram : hard Drive ? does ur is SATA II ? how much GB ?
OS : we may need a Vista because ur pc is probabely not a XP OEM (Xp that isn't from Pre-buidl pc) but the clean software
a Real XP can be changed to countless pc but it may require telephoen toll-free and speak to the machine
and enter the digit to switch it what i ad to do when i switched hardware from : my old amd athelon 4600x2 to E8600
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Thanks for the reply. I'm from Australia btw. The rig is all for gaming, I barely use any heavy applications. For hard drive, SATA is fine (sorry, I don't know the difference between SATA and SATA II). I'm looking at 500GB space. OS won't be a problem, I have an XP OEM, but it's only 32-bit. Can you really see the difference between 32 and 64?With the CPU, I was wondering if I should grab a E8400 for $211.00 that can be safely overclocked to 4.23GHz. But I was still unsure whether I should just get a very good quad and leave it at that.Motherboards I have no idea about to be honest. Not my area to say the least. But for an Nvidia 790i FTW I'm looking at $415.00 and the X48 ranges from $252 to $450 depending on brand.With graphics.. I'm getting prices of $725.00 for the 4870x2. Compared to $180.00 for an 8800GT. So, what do you think now?
Someone please...Need help choosing parts 4 new rig
You'r wish as being listen tell us where u live. so i can build from Country you are. il build it over gamespot community approve free to be changed by any other who as better deal then me tough i'm really decent into picking hardware for this year there thousand solution only few that are good 180$ each 8800GT is rip off for sli performances
you can get better build rig of video card for same value : 400$ : when your combine 180x2+tax. you could get a 280GTX that is better if you nvidia fan or 4870 1GB . or add 150$ more of ur current video card build
for 4870x2 but that would over-budget and restrain you to wait a month or Two Before you have enough money to do so it what i did suggest several people on gamespot to wait and get better piece when it does worth it tough but we must start to think of a rig
So If you'r there you said 1200$ ? let See. For cpu : motherboard : ram : hard Drive ? does ur is SATA II ? how much GB ?
OS : we may need a Vista because ur pc is probabely not a XP OEM (Xp that isn't from Pre-buidl pc) but the clean software
a Real XP can be changed to countless pc but it may require telephoen toll-free and speak to the machine
and enter the digit to switch it what i ad to do when i switched hardware from : my old amd athelon 4600x2 to E8600
- we could get maybe
- Intel E8400 / E8500 165-200$
- X48 if ATI / Nforce 790i ftw EVGA for motherboard 200-350$
- DDR2 / DDR3 Depend of motherboard Solution would recommand DDR2 For Economy
- PSU from 750wats to 1K+ WATS engine 120-240$
- After market cooling if overclockign from 40-59.99
- case from 87$-200$
- hard Drive if not sata or can't be reused 75-85$ : 500GB / 640GB
- OS 125$ for Home premium 64 Bits
- video card will variate from 300$-550$ build as we can strech the more
I do Alway build pc like if it was my pc sorta it as to be good :P
unless you say this pc is not for gaming but heavy station working then id just asy Biggest cpu you can / cheapest motherboard / DDR2 in huge quantity or someting like that. if you aim good hardcore gaming il try to make it so you can enjoy it
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Thanks for the reply. I'm from Australia btw. The rig is all for gaming, I barely use any heavy applications. For hard drive, SATA is fine (sorry, I don't know the difference between SATA and SATA II). I'm looking at 500GB space. OS won't be a problem, I have an XP OEM, but it's only 32-bit. Can you really see the difference between 32 and 64?With the CPU, I was wondering if I should grab a E8400 for $211.00 that can be safely overclocked to 4.23GHz. But I was still unsure whether I should just get a very good quad and leave it at that.Motherboards I have no idea about to be honest. Not my area to say the least. But for an Nvidia 790i FTW I'm looking at $415.00 and the X48 ranges from $252 to $450 depending on brand.With graphics.. I'm getting prices of $725.00 for the 4870x2. Compared to $180.00 for an 8800GT. So, what do you think now?
Buying High End Laptop. Check the Specs
I have been researching for about two weeks now, putting together loads of different configurations and looking at alternatives. However it came down to either Alienware or Dell XPS, and after some extensive comparisons I concluded that the equivalent XPS is cheaper that an Alienware, but you can push the Alienwares further up the scale of performance but this come at top dollar which I don't have. To be perfectly honest I have always dreamed of having an Alienware, I think that is a shared wish for most of us, but to do it right costs just too much.Ok, so originally I settled on the WoW Edition of the M1730 as they have a deal going on right now which knocks about $600 off the price making it $2399 before taxes (free local shipping), but again after more research I saw just how much stuff comes with it that it got me worried about the shipping wieght. This being an issue since I use a forwarding address from the States for my internet orders and they charge by the LB.
By the way I would still be interested in this version of the M1730 if anyone had any info on the total shipping weight.So now I have turned my attention to the regular Edition of the M1730. After a little tweaking of the build this is what I have.PROCESSORIntel?CoreTM2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows Vista?Home Premium Edition SP1
MEMORY4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
HARD DRIVESpeed: 200GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Free Fall Sensor
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVEBlu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM)
VIDEO CARDNVIDIA甋LITMDual GeForce?700MGT with 512MB GDDR3 Memory
WIRELESS CARDSDell Wireless 1505 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
BATTERY OPTIONS85 WHr Lithium Ion Battery (9-cell)
SOUND OPTIONSIntegrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition That comes to about $2599 w/o taxes and $2869 with. The only difference between this and the WoW edition being the BD ROM drive which adds $200 to the price.
So what do you reckon, dig deeper and find out how much the shipping for the WoW edition will be and lose the BD Drive or keep the BD drive and get the one regular one.
Please dont go all internet forum idiot on me and say ''WoW is stupid, I hate it therefore so do you.....etc (pointless helpless rant)''.Anyway thanks for reading this far and I hope you can give some feed back.
By the way I would still be interested in this version of the M1730 if anyone had any info on the total shipping weight.So now I have turned my attention to the regular Edition of the M1730. After a little tweaking of the build this is what I have.PROCESSORIntel?CoreTM2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows Vista?Home Premium Edition SP1
MEMORY4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
HARD DRIVESpeed: 200GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Free Fall Sensor
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVEBlu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM)
VIDEO CARDNVIDIA甋LITMDual GeForce?700MGT with 512MB GDDR3 Memory
WIRELESS CARDSDell Wireless 1505 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
BATTERY OPTIONS85 WHr Lithium Ion Battery (9-cell)
SOUND OPTIONSIntegrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition That comes to about $2599 w/o taxes and $2869 with. The only difference between this and the WoW edition being the BD ROM drive which adds $200 to the price.
So what do you reckon, dig deeper and find out how much the shipping for the WoW edition will be and lose the BD Drive or keep the BD drive and get the one regular one.
Please dont go all internet forum idiot on me and say ''WoW is stupid, I hate it therefore so do you.....etc (pointless helpless rant)''.Anyway thanks for reading this far and I hope you can give some feed back.
Desktop replacement with a docking stati ...
I've been looking for a desktop replacement for my sister in the 1500 euro price range. I've been looking at the Asus G50V but she also wants that there's a docking station available for the laptop and I can't seem to find if the G50V has one. If it doesn't, could you kindly tell me the best solution?Or you could give me some good arguments to persuade my sister that she doesn't need a docking station.
Computer cases
Often overlooked, but nevertheless an important component of a decent PC. Are you satisfied with your case? What would be your ideal case? I was told Lian-Li cases are good, but pricey. Computer cases
I'm using a Cooler Master CM 690, great case, great price, great features, plenty of room, stylish, couldn't be happier.Computer cases
When looking for a case, there are several important things to consider.The first things I look for are cable management holes in the motherboard tray. Holes in the motherboard tray will make cable management a breeze. The next thing is PSU location. Most cases either have it at the top or bottom. I prefer to get a case with the PSU at the bottom because, in my experience, it makes cable management much easier and allows more exhaust out of the top of the case.Some other things to consider are how many fans can fit in the case, removable motherboard trays, brand, and construction material.That said, I really like Cooler Master, Antec, NZXT, Silverstone, and Lian-Li cases.
I've got the Cooler Master RC690, and I'm not overly happy with it. It's a great case for airflow and cable routing options are decent, but build quality is pretty low for a case of its price, and there's way too much plastic for my taste. The tooless mounting system isn't all that great either, especially for expansion cards (it's not that bad in the drive bays). Cable space behind the motherboard isn't all that great - a 24-pin ATX cable causes the side panel to flex outwards and not quite fit as well as I'd like, and the panels flex anyway adding to the cheap feeling of the case. The finish is a bit suspect as well, it's a bit grainy and not smooth.Most of these things won't affect a new builder though - but once you've workin a Lian-Li, Silverstone, or other high-end case it's hard to go back to one like this and be truly satisfied.
I use a ThermalTake Armour with the 250mm fan on the side (Maybe 240mm, can't remember). It's great airflow but cable management is baaad. Although it might just be I'm really bad at it. And it fits my W/C loop in nice and easy.
From what I learned, is that no matter how many case choices there are... They are always lacking something (at-least to me) and when you get it, something doesn't go to plan or is a disappointment.
[QUOTE=''Truth_Hurts_U'']From what I learned, is that no matter how many case choices there are... They are always lacking something (at-least to me) and when you get it, something doesn't go to plan or is a disappointment.[/QUOTE] Not true at all - most people just don't want to spend $300 to get a practically perfect case.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Not true at all - most people just don't want to spend $300 to get a practically perfect case. [/QUOTE]I'm a picky person. I like old school looks and not all the flashy stuff. I tried a tooless case this year and all I have to say is it was a waste of money.
I like the ease and organization of the stainless steel cases on the XPS computers!
I have had a Thermaltake Swing for a few years now. It has been a great case and for the $50 I paid for it I cant think of a negative thing about it (compared to other similar priced cases). I need to upgrade though, I had to take my hard drive cage out to get my 9800GTX in. So I ordered a Cooler Master CM 690 which I am looking forward to.
Coolermasters look nice, but i have a TT Tsunami dream, it's alright, i hate the bright blue LED in the front but there's a door i can close in front of it. The purple things that hold expansion cards in place are nice, but have been a PITA lately with huge video cards. There were a few things i hated so i ended up just tearing chunks off of it :lol: I don't want to spend any money on just a case, it's just a case i'd rather spend it on hardware and at the time it was a $120 case :o I wish it were easier to route cables, i guess i'll have to ''mod'' it again and make holes behind the mobo tray.
i think if ii got a new one i'ld get a sleeker one with no window, either a silverstone or Lian-Li
[QUOTE=''markop2003'']i think if ii got a new one i'ld get a sleeker one with no window, either a silverstone or Lian-Li[/QUOTE]What have you got atm?soft lips
I'm using a Cooler Master CM 690, great case, great price, great features, plenty of room, stylish, couldn't be happier.Computer cases
When looking for a case, there are several important things to consider.The first things I look for are cable management holes in the motherboard tray. Holes in the motherboard tray will make cable management a breeze. The next thing is PSU location. Most cases either have it at the top or bottom. I prefer to get a case with the PSU at the bottom because, in my experience, it makes cable management much easier and allows more exhaust out of the top of the case.Some other things to consider are how many fans can fit in the case, removable motherboard trays, brand, and construction material.That said, I really like Cooler Master, Antec, NZXT, Silverstone, and Lian-Li cases.
I've got the Cooler Master RC690, and I'm not overly happy with it. It's a great case for airflow and cable routing options are decent, but build quality is pretty low for a case of its price, and there's way too much plastic for my taste. The tooless mounting system isn't all that great either, especially for expansion cards (it's not that bad in the drive bays). Cable space behind the motherboard isn't all that great - a 24-pin ATX cable causes the side panel to flex outwards and not quite fit as well as I'd like, and the panels flex anyway adding to the cheap feeling of the case. The finish is a bit suspect as well, it's a bit grainy and not smooth.Most of these things won't affect a new builder though - but once you've workin a Lian-Li, Silverstone, or other high-end case it's hard to go back to one like this and be truly satisfied.
I use a ThermalTake Armour with the 250mm fan on the side (Maybe 240mm, can't remember). It's great airflow but cable management is baaad. Although it might just be I'm really bad at it. And it fits my W/C loop in nice and easy.
From what I learned, is that no matter how many case choices there are... They are always lacking something (at-least to me) and when you get it, something doesn't go to plan or is a disappointment.
[QUOTE=''Truth_Hurts_U'']From what I learned, is that no matter how many case choices there are... They are always lacking something (at-least to me) and when you get it, something doesn't go to plan or is a disappointment.[/QUOTE] Not true at all - most people just don't want to spend $300 to get a practically perfect case.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Not true at all - most people just don't want to spend $300 to get a practically perfect case. [/QUOTE]I'm a picky person. I like old school looks and not all the flashy stuff. I tried a tooless case this year and all I have to say is it was a waste of money.
I like the ease and organization of the stainless steel cases on the XPS computers!
I have had a Thermaltake Swing for a few years now. It has been a great case and for the $50 I paid for it I cant think of a negative thing about it (compared to other similar priced cases). I need to upgrade though, I had to take my hard drive cage out to get my 9800GTX in. So I ordered a Cooler Master CM 690 which I am looking forward to.
Coolermasters look nice, but i have a TT Tsunami dream, it's alright, i hate the bright blue LED in the front but there's a door i can close in front of it. The purple things that hold expansion cards in place are nice, but have been a PITA lately with huge video cards. There were a few things i hated so i ended up just tearing chunks off of it :lol: I don't want to spend any money on just a case, it's just a case i'd rather spend it on hardware and at the time it was a $120 case :o I wish it were easier to route cables, i guess i'll have to ''mod'' it again and make holes behind the mobo tray.
i think if ii got a new one i'ld get a sleeker one with no window, either a silverstone or Lian-Li
[QUOTE=''markop2003'']i think if ii got a new one i'ld get a sleeker one with no window, either a silverstone or Lian-Li[/QUOTE]What have you got atm?
i need some help...
ok, im wondering if this pc is worth buying, http://walmart.ca/wps-portal/storelocator/Canada-Electronic.jsp?selection=listingDetails%26tabId=1%26singledept=null%26lang=%26assetId=31783%26imageId=45688%26suggestedItem=%26priceType=1%26page=null%26departmentId=201%26categoryId=678 . Would i be able to buy a new videocard for it? and ram? im new to computers and i know its trash but its kinda cheap and if its worth upgrading i would get it.i need some help...
Have to say no, you could upgrdae it, but you can get a better pre-built for that price..
Have to say no, you could upgrdae it, but you can get a better pre-built for that price..
Surround sound headphones ??
I was thinking of buying the Medusa's pro gramer V2 5.1. But i am reading mixed reviews. Can anyone give me any personal experience on your surround sound headphones? Or reccomend me a better pair if there is one ? I would like to spend less than 300$. Or are the Medusa's worth it ?Thanks :PSurround sound headphones ??
one bump b4 bed:PSurround sound headphones ??
hm i say go with the speedlink medusa 5.1's, theyre not very expensive and do their job damn well
Thank you sir :)
If you want the Medusa, get the Home Edition. Razer Barracuda HP-1 5.1 it's a good option too.
[QUOTE=''Sordidus'']If you want the Medusa, get the Home Edition.[/QUOTE]why?
[QUOTE=''Dr_Brocoli''][QUOTE=''Sordidus'']If you want the Medusa, get the Home Edition.[/QUOTE]why?[/QUOTE]Because it comes with an amplifier and you don't have to connect the headset directly, and you'll avoid the issues known with usb headsets.
one bump b4 bed:PSurround sound headphones ??
hm i say go with the speedlink medusa 5.1's, theyre not very expensive and do their job damn well
Thank you sir :)
If you want the Medusa, get the Home Edition. Razer Barracuda HP-1 5.1 it's a good option too.
[QUOTE=''Sordidus'']If you want the Medusa, get the Home Edition.[/QUOTE]why?
[QUOTE=''Dr_Brocoli''][QUOTE=''Sordidus'']If you want the Medusa, get the Home Edition.[/QUOTE]why?[/QUOTE]Because it comes with an amplifier and you don't have to connect the headset directly, and you'll avoid the issues known with usb headsets.
How many hours you spend on your PC? (Po ...
i just wonder how many hours do you spend on your pc in a day..How many hours you spend on your PC? (Po ...
A lot since i have no life......How many hours you spend on your PC? (Po ...
Not as much as i do on my wife... XDBut i'd say 2-3hours a day.
Since I dont live in the Leafs market, more time then I want to, but I work out so its about 5-7 hours a day.
A lot since i have no life......How many hours you spend on your PC? (Po ...
Not as much as i do on my wife... XDBut i'd say 2-3hours a day.
Since I dont live in the Leafs market, more time then I want to, but I work out so its about 5-7 hours a day.
Thick fans better?
So I'm going to buy some new fans and I've heard a rumour that a thicker fan is better than a thin one due to static pressure. Now I'm not going to pretend to understand static pressure because I'm too tired to go look it up atm.But the basic idea I got from a friend was because it's thicker it can push more air and suffers from less turbulance?Because I'm looking for some new fans but the ones I'm likely to be getting are going to be thinner than the ones I currently have. Same size, both 120mm, but the new one is probably going to be 2/3 or 1/2 the thickness. Thick fans better?
yes, it does matter, a 38mm thick fan will probably push more air than a 25Thick fans better?
[QUOTE=''GTR2addict'']yes, it does matter, a 38mm thick fan will probably push more air than a 25[/QUOTE] What if they have similar CFM? Since I'm going for quiet fans. I was thinking of the hiper hiperflow fans or the nexus real quiet fans.But I'm definatly replacing my case 120mm, and case 92mms (92mm with red wings) was wondering if I should go for thick ones (my current are thick, or the well known quiet ones which are quiet.
[QUOTE=''GTR2addict'']yes, it does matter, a 38mm thick fan will probably push more air than a 25[/QUOTE]not neccessaraly, my silverstone fm121 is thinner than the generic fans in my case and pushes about 3times more air. 115cfm vs 32cfm
Even if two fan have similar CFM, they could have differing pressures. Both are two seperate things.While thickness is a big contributor of pressure, fan blade design plays a part in it.When it comes to fans i usually like to read up on it from silentpcreview.com since they have some of the best fan testing methodologies.
If you were to measure the amount of air the fan pushes at neutral pressure, IE nothing in front of the fan, nothing behind it, a 100cfm 25mm fan and a 100cfm 38mm fan will push the same air. But if you put something that would restrict airflow, like the fins of a heatsink in front or behind the fans, the 38mm fan WILL push more air.Hope that helps
Thicker is allways better. ;)
You mean the blades? :? Or the size, i have no idea...................
well think... id go for a good quality thicker cause if i accidently hit the fan its less likely to break unlike some of the thinner ones
[QUOTE=''Mr_NoName111'']If you were to measure the amount of air the fan pushes at neutral pressure, IE nothing in front of the fan, nothing behind it, a 100cfm 25mm fan and a 100cfm 38mm fan will push the same air. But if you put something that would restrict airflow, like the fins of a heatsink in front or behind the fans, the 38mm fan WILL push more air.Hope that helps [/QUOTE] That would only work on a pull though on a rad right? As push that wouldn't make any difference since they'd still be pushing the same amount of air.But since I'm using a pull system on my front rad I'll probably stick my front fans as the two big ass fans and just replace the back 120 and the 90s with hiper fans.
On heatsinks/radiators, 38mm fans are the way to go. For case fans, 25mm units are just fine.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']On heatsinks/radiators, 38mm fans are the way to go. For case fans, 25mm units are just fine.[/QUOTE] Alright thanks, the 90mms are exhaust, one on the top, one on the back top behind the HDD cage next to the PSU. The 120mm is exhaust on the back.
yes, it does matter, a 38mm thick fan will probably push more air than a 25Thick fans better?
[QUOTE=''GTR2addict'']yes, it does matter, a 38mm thick fan will probably push more air than a 25[/QUOTE] What if they have similar CFM? Since I'm going for quiet fans. I was thinking of the hiper hiperflow fans or the nexus real quiet fans.But I'm definatly replacing my case 120mm, and case 92mms (92mm with red wings) was wondering if I should go for thick ones (my current are thick, or the well known quiet ones which are quiet.
[QUOTE=''GTR2addict'']yes, it does matter, a 38mm thick fan will probably push more air than a 25[/QUOTE]not neccessaraly, my silverstone fm121 is thinner than the generic fans in my case and pushes about 3times more air. 115cfm vs 32cfm
Even if two fan have similar CFM, they could have differing pressures. Both are two seperate things.While thickness is a big contributor of pressure, fan blade design plays a part in it.When it comes to fans i usually like to read up on it from silentpcreview.com since they have some of the best fan testing methodologies.
If you were to measure the amount of air the fan pushes at neutral pressure, IE nothing in front of the fan, nothing behind it, a 100cfm 25mm fan and a 100cfm 38mm fan will push the same air. But if you put something that would restrict airflow, like the fins of a heatsink in front or behind the fans, the 38mm fan WILL push more air.Hope that helps
Thicker is allways better. ;)
You mean the blades? :? Or the size, i have no idea...................
well think... id go for a good quality thicker cause if i accidently hit the fan its less likely to break unlike some of the thinner ones
[QUOTE=''Mr_NoName111'']If you were to measure the amount of air the fan pushes at neutral pressure, IE nothing in front of the fan, nothing behind it, a 100cfm 25mm fan and a 100cfm 38mm fan will push the same air. But if you put something that would restrict airflow, like the fins of a heatsink in front or behind the fans, the 38mm fan WILL push more air.Hope that helps [/QUOTE] That would only work on a pull though on a rad right? As push that wouldn't make any difference since they'd still be pushing the same amount of air.But since I'm using a pull system on my front rad I'll probably stick my front fans as the two big ass fans and just replace the back 120 and the 90s with hiper fans.
On heatsinks/radiators, 38mm fans are the way to go. For case fans, 25mm units are just fine.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']On heatsinks/radiators, 38mm fans are the way to go. For case fans, 25mm units are just fine.[/QUOTE] Alright thanks, the 90mms are exhaust, one on the top, one on the back top behind the HDD cage next to the PSU. The 120mm is exhaust on the back.
I need help picking out a new graphics c ...
Okay the graphics CHIP that came in my new PC is really bad(the link below has everything on my PC) and i need a new one. I already have a power supply picked out( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023 )http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/FK586AA%2523ABA I am on a $90 budget i know on newegg there are alot of cards I just don't know what i need or what will be good. If you need more info i can give it, i don't know what else you would need :lol: , just for example of how Bad my CHIP is now it can barley run C%26C 3!Thanks!I need help picking out a new graphics c ...
Ditch that Thermaltake power supply for the 430w Antec Earthwatts, it's a superior unit with higher efficiency and more power available on the +12v rail.As for the graphics card, the 9600GT is the best card you can get for $90. I need help picking out a new graphics c ...
start looking at a ati 4670or an nvidia 9600GSO
[QUOTE=''Beaglesniffer'']start looking at a ati 4670or an nvidia 9600GSO[/QUOTE] I have been looking at them and some of teh $100 or $110 cards have like $30 mail in rebates so if anyone is looking for me mail-in rebates to bring the prices down on newegg are fine!
Get an 8800gt, good little cards they are! Had one myself.
[QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Get an 8800gt, good little cards they are! Had one myself.[/QUOTE] You CANT'T buy them they are all used!
[QUOTE=''xmen1414'']You CANT'T buy them they are all used![/QUOTE]9800GT then, it's the exact same card. You can sometimes find those for around $100 after rebate.
[QUOTE=''xmen1414''] [QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Get an 8800gt, good little cards they are! Had one myself.[/QUOTE] You CANT'T buy them they are all used![/QUOTE] What?
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Personally id go with Nvidia just because i prefer them, id imagine the cards are all on the same performance level.
[QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Personally id go with Nvidia just because i prefer them, id imagine the cards are all on the same performance level.[/QUOTE] I have narrowed it down to these 3.... if anyone is actually going to help....http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE%26N=2000380048%204027%26StoreType=7%26CompareItemList=N82E16814500019%2cN82E16814125228%2cN82E16814161252%26bop=AndI don't know what one is the best, they are all about the same price.Thanks for the help!!!! Oh yea for the HIS 4670 HD will i need 2 PCI-E slots for cooling or something?
Lose the 9500GT, its garbage.
I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily.Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these.
Get a 9800GT
[QUOTE=''xmen1414''][QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Personally id go with Nvidia just because i prefer them, id imagine the cards are all on the same performance level.[/QUOTE] I have narrowed it down to these 3.... if anyone is actually going to help....http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE%26N=2000380048%204027%26StoreType=7%26CompareItemList=N82E16814500019%2cN82E16814125228%2cN82E16814161252%26bop=AndI don't know what one is the best, they are all about the same price.Thanks for the help!!!! Oh yea for the HIS 4670 HD will i need 2 PCI-E slots for cooling or something?[/QUOTE]in what you showed the 9600gt is the best, the 9500gt is horrid
[QUOTE=''bakalhau90''] I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily. Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these. [/QUOTE] Cool thanks for the help!If i did my math right with the 9800GT and the other PSU it is only $26.80 for than getting a ZOTAC with the PSU!
[QUOTE=''xmen1414''][QUOTE=''bakalhau90''] I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily.Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these. [/QUOTE] Cool thanks for the help!If i did my math right with the 9800GT and the other PSU it is only $26.80 for than getting a ZOTAC with the PSU![/QUOTE]What parts will you choose then?
[QUOTE=''bakalhau90''][QUOTE=''xmen1414''][QUOTE=''bakalhau90''] I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily. Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these. [/QUOTE] Cool thanks for the help!If i did my math right with the 9800GT and the other PSU it is only $26.80 for than getting a ZOTAC with the PSU![/QUOTE] What parts will you choose then?[/QUOTE] I am pretty shure the 9800GT with that PSU teh person said to get
I have a 8800GTS and a 9600GT and the difference is 5FPS. Go with the 9600GT
Ditch that Thermaltake power supply for the 430w Antec Earthwatts, it's a superior unit with higher efficiency and more power available on the +12v rail.As for the graphics card, the 9600GT is the best card you can get for $90. I need help picking out a new graphics c ...
start looking at a ati 4670or an nvidia 9600GSO
[QUOTE=''Beaglesniffer'']start looking at a ati 4670or an nvidia 9600GSO[/QUOTE] I have been looking at them and some of teh $100 or $110 cards have like $30 mail in rebates so if anyone is looking for me mail-in rebates to bring the prices down on newegg are fine!
Get an 8800gt, good little cards they are! Had one myself.
[QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Get an 8800gt, good little cards they are! Had one myself.[/QUOTE] You CANT'T buy them they are all used!
[QUOTE=''xmen1414'']You CANT'T buy them they are all used![/QUOTE]9800GT then, it's the exact same card. You can sometimes find those for around $100 after rebate.
[QUOTE=''xmen1414''] [QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Get an 8800gt, good little cards they are! Had one myself.[/QUOTE] You CANT'T buy them they are all used![/QUOTE] What?
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Personally id go with Nvidia just because i prefer them, id imagine the cards are all on the same performance level.
[QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Personally id go with Nvidia just because i prefer them, id imagine the cards are all on the same performance level.[/QUOTE] I have narrowed it down to these 3.... if anyone is actually going to help....http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE%26N=2000380048%204027%26StoreType=7%26CompareItemList=N82E16814500019%2cN82E16814125228%2cN82E16814161252%26bop=AndI don't know what one is the best, they are all about the same price.Thanks for the help!!!! Oh yea for the HIS 4670 HD will i need 2 PCI-E slots for cooling or something?
Lose the 9500GT, its garbage.
I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily.Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these.
Get a 9800GT
[QUOTE=''xmen1414''][QUOTE=''jmnderson69'']Personally id go with Nvidia just because i prefer them, id imagine the cards are all on the same performance level.[/QUOTE] I have narrowed it down to these 3.... if anyone is actually going to help....http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE%26N=2000380048%204027%26StoreType=7%26CompareItemList=N82E16814500019%2cN82E16814125228%2cN82E16814161252%26bop=AndI don't know what one is the best, they are all about the same price.Thanks for the help!!!! Oh yea for the HIS 4670 HD will i need 2 PCI-E slots for cooling or something?[/QUOTE]in what you showed the 9600gt is the best, the 9500gt is horrid
[QUOTE=''bakalhau90''] I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily. Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these. [/QUOTE] Cool thanks for the help!If i did my math right with the 9800GT and the other PSU it is only $26.80 for than getting a ZOTAC with the PSU!
[QUOTE=''xmen1414''][QUOTE=''bakalhau90''] I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily.Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these. [/QUOTE] Cool thanks for the help!If i did my math right with the 9800GT and the other PSU it is only $26.80 for than getting a ZOTAC with the PSU![/QUOTE]What parts will you choose then?
[QUOTE=''bakalhau90''][QUOTE=''xmen1414''][QUOTE=''bakalhau90''] I didn't notice that 8800GTS I showed you was used, it's a detail that can slip away easily. Anyway, I'd get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380]this.[/url] And take the PSU another person posted as well. You'd be nicely set with these. [/QUOTE] Cool thanks for the help!If i did my math right with the 9800GT and the other PSU it is only $26.80 for than getting a ZOTAC with the PSU![/QUOTE] What parts will you choose then?[/QUOTE] I am pretty shure the 9800GT with that PSU teh person said to get
I have a 8800GTS and a 9600GT and the difference is 5FPS. Go with the 9600GT
Intel good enough to buy new mobo?
Im running a asus sli deluxe with a Amd athalon 6000+ 3.0 ghz. My cpu is crappy and i want to upgrade. I have heard that intel is the best right now but a new mobo would cost me like 170. Is it worth it? If not any recommendations on a amd?Intel good enough to buy new mobo?
First : where u from
Second where you see those part ?
Third Where the hell did you think 170$ ? thre are from 120-150$ Good mobo for single video card
E8400 = 160-180$ = Really good there gigabyte p45 %26 asus P5q PRo for single video-card user (no sli crossfire)Intel good enough to buy new mobo?
What resolution that that CPU is ''crappy'' and what games?
it coudl be cryisis. and Company of heroes obviously or FAR CRy 2
all the newest game after 2005 are pretty huge CPu consument beside unreal tournament 3 : but unreal tournarmetn 3 is a ultra fast Action so better to never drop under 60fps. you have to reflex the fasters you can :D but the problems is the graphic aren't that high for a UT3 a Deception for floor Quality / and SFX as i played the game the game ad more potential but it was a failure on
360 low player population but for pc. i don't know but i can say it not that popular for the graphic We Being waiting and talking over forum over there and everwhere in some random chat
for while company of heroes / and several other game such as Devil may cry 4 / FAr cry 2 / Cryisis are WAY more cpu utilisaiton some are Quad core optimized but dual core are REALLY near it when oc. for Intel but amd is FAR behind According this review the user as 8800GT which is around 2.5X to 3.0X+ less Frame rate per second Rendering in games For Single Card Unit against 280GTX For all Resolution including 1280x1024 / 1680x1050 / 1920x1200 Specially
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3275%26p=5
[img]http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/video/nvidia/9800gtxlaunch/3wayscale.jpg[/img]
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=775
but anyway according a review E4400 Is inferrior of 6000x2 stock speed. but E4400 oc defeat 6000x2 i belive
which is what you got X360PS3AMD Which was mostly a name you made for say you love 360 :D PS3 and AMD ;) a E4400 a little sad tough but it the life :) we can't all get a E8400. when it was not out at good price lol
but today a really nice price for performances i maen a 160$ cpu perfomrign that much power ? with an after market cooler of 20-30$ + A Motherboard of 100$+ it so unbelivable.. it the best pc EVER MADE FOR budget conception in the world
compare to the oldies time when you spended 500$ FOR A Pentium 3 WIth 256 meg of ram. or back to pentium D 350$+ For A CPU 1.8 / 2.2ghz Dual core From intel which was FAR AWAY inferior of 939's 3800x2 at time for much less money %26 motherboard cost-effective but now it different we get hell good machine for a good price 300$ / 350$ and ur having a machine!
cpu %26 motherboard. ram are low cost. it the best Price for computer ever made ram before where like 80$ for 2GB DDR1
then it suddently DIED you can still buy but it so expensive that you just fell like im not paying 80$ for 2GB OF DDR1.
when for 150$ I can get a mobo + Better cpu running on DDR2 :D (for ultra budget) that how i call a pc
ultra budget of today are 100-150$ . before it was 300$ : and it was slow :(
[QUOTE=''X360PS3AMD05'']What resolution that that CPU is ''crappy'' and what games?[/QUOTE] 1680 x 1050. It runs everything bad. Crysis, far cry, and even wow somtimes (if im frapsing i get 29ish fps.)
[QUOTE=''marcthpro'']First : where u from
Second where you see those part ?
Third Where the hell did you think 170$ ? thre are from 120-150$ Good mobo for single video card
E8400 = 160-180$ = Really good there gigabyte p45 %26 asus P5q PRo for single video-card user (no sli crossfire)[/QUOTE] What are like pretty much top of the line procs / mobos? dont go overboard though. like 400$ mobos ect.
[QUOTE=''icey6ch9''][QUOTE=''marcthpro'']First : where u from
Second where you see those part ?
Third Where the hell did you think 170$ ? thre are from 120-150$ Good mobo for single video card
E8400 = 160-180$ = Really good there gigabyte p45 %26 asus P5q PRo for single video-card user (no sli crossfire)[/QUOTE] What are like pretty much top of the line procs / mobos? dont go overboard though. like 400$ mobos ect. [/QUOTE] The Asus P5Q Pro is a great motherboard, and it supports CrossFire.
Sorry to semi-hijack your thread but I'm kinda curious. I have a 5400+, and am thinking of making the switch to the 8400 and a new mobo. I'm at the same res with dual 8800GT's and underperforming. Would an 8400 really solve that problem? Would the switch be that noticeable?
Yes It would make a big differance special with sli . Belive me does it switch cpu but don't take a cheap P35 Get a P45 if you can like the P5Q Asus PRO a Stable %26 Great OC motherboard
anyway icy il tell you 1680x1050 require more horse power then Snigle 8800GT but you can downscale to 1280x1024
or play it with medium if you get a E8400 / E8500 For Around 165$ / 179$ Over newegg.com %26 CA if you'r canadien
motherboard it same for both country it a first in 2-3year of business we have almost same price on everthing Beside GPU high end for usa / canada So You get a 165-179$ cpu + A 120-150$ motherboard : you put the piece together
And Enjoy A +15 FPS experiance. then if you have enough strong powersupply. but then .. there a problems
You coudln't sli 8800GT for another 90$. (which is a video card price of 8800GT mostly to 90-150$
SO if you seek to sli . you'd ned a NFORCe motherboard and as i know the good one are not under 180$ nvdia are expensive cause you'd need 780i evga and (a real 16x lane) Dual sli with feature of but if you'r pretty sure to not sli / buy more video card of nvidia in future go asus P5Q PRO . it just a Differance for Video card user
P45 = Low end Crossfire / X48 = True Crossfire performances = P35 = Bad Crossfier experiance / X38 good but got switch to x48 --- for nvidia Nforce 750 FTW = P35 Equivalnt of does Sli Lane 8x PCI-E [780i] / = equivalent to X38 %26 some X48
790i FTW / ultra = equivalent to X48 (enthusiast motherboard) but Even tough they overclock less easly then ATI / Intel mobo
But they does fight good
i have a 9800 gtx and a 9800 gx2 in my closet.soft lips
First : where u from
Second where you see those part ?
Third Where the hell did you think 170$ ? thre are from 120-150$ Good mobo for single video card
E8400 = 160-180$ = Really good there gigabyte p45 %26 asus P5q PRo for single video-card user (no sli crossfire)Intel good enough to buy new mobo?
What resolution that that CPU is ''crappy'' and what games?
it coudl be cryisis. and Company of heroes obviously or FAR CRy 2
all the newest game after 2005 are pretty huge CPu consument beside unreal tournament 3 : but unreal tournarmetn 3 is a ultra fast Action so better to never drop under 60fps. you have to reflex the fasters you can :D but the problems is the graphic aren't that high for a UT3 a Deception for floor Quality / and SFX as i played the game the game ad more potential but it was a failure on
360 low player population but for pc. i don't know but i can say it not that popular for the graphic We Being waiting and talking over forum over there and everwhere in some random chat
for while company of heroes / and several other game such as Devil may cry 4 / FAr cry 2 / Cryisis are WAY more cpu utilisaiton some are Quad core optimized but dual core are REALLY near it when oc. for Intel but amd is FAR behind According this review the user as 8800GT which is around 2.5X to 3.0X+ less Frame rate per second Rendering in games For Single Card Unit against 280GTX For all Resolution including 1280x1024 / 1680x1050 / 1920x1200 Specially
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3275%26p=5
[img]http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/video/nvidia/9800gtxlaunch/3wayscale.jpg[/img]
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=775
but anyway according a review E4400 Is inferrior of 6000x2 stock speed. but E4400 oc defeat 6000x2 i belive
which is what you got X360PS3AMD Which was mostly a name you made for say you love 360 :D PS3 and AMD ;) a E4400 a little sad tough but it the life :) we can't all get a E8400. when it was not out at good price lol
but today a really nice price for performances i maen a 160$ cpu perfomrign that much power ? with an after market cooler of 20-30$ + A Motherboard of 100$+ it so unbelivable.. it the best pc EVER MADE FOR budget conception in the world
compare to the oldies time when you spended 500$ FOR A Pentium 3 WIth 256 meg of ram. or back to pentium D 350$+ For A CPU 1.8 / 2.2ghz Dual core From intel which was FAR AWAY inferior of 939's 3800x2 at time for much less money %26 motherboard cost-effective but now it different we get hell good machine for a good price 300$ / 350$ and ur having a machine!
cpu %26 motherboard. ram are low cost. it the best Price for computer ever made ram before where like 80$ for 2GB DDR1
then it suddently DIED you can still buy but it so expensive that you just fell like im not paying 80$ for 2GB OF DDR1.
when for 150$ I can get a mobo + Better cpu running on DDR2 :D (for ultra budget) that how i call a pc
ultra budget of today are 100-150$ . before it was 300$ : and it was slow :(
[QUOTE=''X360PS3AMD05'']What resolution that that CPU is ''crappy'' and what games?[/QUOTE] 1680 x 1050. It runs everything bad. Crysis, far cry, and even wow somtimes (if im frapsing i get 29ish fps.)
[QUOTE=''marcthpro'']First : where u from
Second where you see those part ?
Third Where the hell did you think 170$ ? thre are from 120-150$ Good mobo for single video card
E8400 = 160-180$ = Really good there gigabyte p45 %26 asus P5q PRo for single video-card user (no sli crossfire)[/QUOTE] What are like pretty much top of the line procs / mobos? dont go overboard though. like 400$ mobos ect.
[QUOTE=''icey6ch9''][QUOTE=''marcthpro'']First : where u from
Second where you see those part ?
Third Where the hell did you think 170$ ? thre are from 120-150$ Good mobo for single video card
E8400 = 160-180$ = Really good there gigabyte p45 %26 asus P5q PRo for single video-card user (no sli crossfire)[/QUOTE] What are like pretty much top of the line procs / mobos? dont go overboard though. like 400$ mobos ect. [/QUOTE] The Asus P5Q Pro is a great motherboard, and it supports CrossFire.
Sorry to semi-hijack your thread but I'm kinda curious. I have a 5400+, and am thinking of making the switch to the 8400 and a new mobo. I'm at the same res with dual 8800GT's and underperforming. Would an 8400 really solve that problem? Would the switch be that noticeable?
Yes It would make a big differance special with sli . Belive me does it switch cpu but don't take a cheap P35 Get a P45 if you can like the P5Q Asus PRO a Stable %26 Great OC motherboard
anyway icy il tell you 1680x1050 require more horse power then Snigle 8800GT but you can downscale to 1280x1024
or play it with medium if you get a E8400 / E8500 For Around 165$ / 179$ Over newegg.com %26 CA if you'r canadien
motherboard it same for both country it a first in 2-3year of business we have almost same price on everthing Beside GPU high end for usa / canada So You get a 165-179$ cpu + A 120-150$ motherboard : you put the piece together
And Enjoy A +15 FPS experiance. then if you have enough strong powersupply. but then .. there a problems
You coudln't sli 8800GT for another 90$. (which is a video card price of 8800GT mostly to 90-150$
SO if you seek to sli . you'd ned a NFORCe motherboard and as i know the good one are not under 180$ nvdia are expensive cause you'd need 780i evga and (a real 16x lane) Dual sli with feature of but if you'r pretty sure to not sli / buy more video card of nvidia in future go asus P5Q PRO . it just a Differance for Video card user
P45 = Low end Crossfire / X48 = True Crossfire performances = P35 = Bad Crossfier experiance / X38 good but got switch to x48 --- for nvidia Nforce 750 FTW = P35 Equivalnt of does Sli Lane 8x PCI-E [780i] / = equivalent to X38 %26 some X48
790i FTW / ultra = equivalent to X48 (enthusiast motherboard) but Even tough they overclock less easly then ATI / Intel mobo
But they does fight good
i have a 9800 gtx and a 9800 gx2 in my closet.
Is My New RAM Working Correctly?
I just purchased 2GB (2 sticks of 1GB each) and put them in the 2 slots I had left on my vista computer. When I go to system properties it says I have 3.00GB which would be correct. Most things seem to run faster. But thing is when I go to Can You Run It for the game Crysis, it says fail and only recognizes me as having 1023GB. So do you think the new RAM is running properly or not?Is My New RAM Working Correctly?
It should be working properly; if it says that it has allocated the total amount of RAM that you have, eg; 3GB of RAM availiable or something like that, it should work. Somethings just act a bit weird anyway. like my game Command %26 Conquer (TM) Generals (R), I check the EASY Info program that comes with it and it says my speed is '' -1333mhz '' but my Dual CPU is 2.93GHz, Great for most games. I immedietly knew it was a glitch; because negetive speeds are impossible.unless you are going back in time or something. Try running a different diagnostic program.Is My New RAM Working Correctly?
I could only wish I had 1023GB of RAM.
Alright. That's good to know. I figured it should be working correctly if my system info says i have 3.00GB. Must be a glitch with the can you run it program.
Well I just tried MemTurbo diagnostic program and it only recognizes me as having 1022MB. What's going on here? My system says 3.00GB but every other program says around 1GB?
You sure the sticks are inserted AND arranged properly in their banks.
Try playing a game that the minimum requirements say 1.5GB of RAM, if it's choppy, there may be a problem.
Well I don't know if they are arranged properly. When I got this computer the guy that sold it to me put in another GB and he put it in the 3rd slot. So the first and 3rd were tooken up. So this time around with the 2GB I put them in the 2nd and 4th slots. The 4 slots are divided into two colors- 2 orange, and 2-purpleish. If that might help?
You need to just push the memory into the slots, you should here the clack sound, it means the memory is in place. You can go into your bios when your computer is booting up also, that will tell you your memory.
NO. Absolutly not. Do Not shove them into there. that is how you break it. Unlock the slot, then gently ease the RAM stick into the slot then lock it in.
[QUOTE=''MOCHIRON_MAN'']NO. Absolutly not. Do Not shove them into there. that is how you break it. Unlock the slot, then gently ease the RAM stick into the slot then lock it in.[/QUOTE] That's what I did, idk. Maybe they are in the wrongs slots. I just don't wanna screw anything up.
What was does your memory say on POST or in your BIOS? Might also check task manager and see what your total ram is listed as.
You got the right ram for your mobo right?Cause if you didn't it wouldn't show up or work properly.
You do have to givem a good amount of force to get them into the slots. They should click like Gamerkat said. Although that still doesn't explain why Vista says 3 gigs.
[QUOTE=''rice_ranger'']I could only wish I had 1023GB of RAM.[/QUOTE]Yeah i wish i had 1023GB of ram also
cpu-z is ur friend.
Well task manager says total memory= 1022MB. So basically 1GB. But system properties still says 3GB. Wth?
It should be working properly; if it says that it has allocated the total amount of RAM that you have, eg; 3GB of RAM availiable or something like that, it should work. Somethings just act a bit weird anyway. like my game Command %26 Conquer (TM) Generals (R), I check the EASY Info program that comes with it and it says my speed is '' -1333mhz '' but my Dual CPU is 2.93GHz, Great for most games. I immedietly knew it was a glitch; because negetive speeds are impossible.unless you are going back in time or something. Try running a different diagnostic program.Is My New RAM Working Correctly?
I could only wish I had 1023GB of RAM.
Alright. That's good to know. I figured it should be working correctly if my system info says i have 3.00GB. Must be a glitch with the can you run it program.
Well I just tried MemTurbo diagnostic program and it only recognizes me as having 1022MB. What's going on here? My system says 3.00GB but every other program says around 1GB?
You sure the sticks are inserted AND arranged properly in their banks.
Try playing a game that the minimum requirements say 1.5GB of RAM, if it's choppy, there may be a problem.
Well I don't know if they are arranged properly. When I got this computer the guy that sold it to me put in another GB and he put it in the 3rd slot. So the first and 3rd were tooken up. So this time around with the 2GB I put them in the 2nd and 4th slots. The 4 slots are divided into two colors- 2 orange, and 2-purpleish. If that might help?
You need to just push the memory into the slots, you should here the clack sound, it means the memory is in place. You can go into your bios when your computer is booting up also, that will tell you your memory.
NO. Absolutly not. Do Not shove them into there. that is how you break it. Unlock the slot, then gently ease the RAM stick into the slot then lock it in.
[QUOTE=''MOCHIRON_MAN'']NO. Absolutly not. Do Not shove them into there. that is how you break it. Unlock the slot, then gently ease the RAM stick into the slot then lock it in.[/QUOTE] That's what I did, idk. Maybe they are in the wrongs slots. I just don't wanna screw anything up.
What was does your memory say on POST or in your BIOS? Might also check task manager and see what your total ram is listed as.
You got the right ram for your mobo right?Cause if you didn't it wouldn't show up or work properly.
You do have to givem a good amount of force to get them into the slots. They should click like Gamerkat said. Although that still doesn't explain why Vista says 3 gigs.
[QUOTE=''rice_ranger'']I could only wish I had 1023GB of RAM.[/QUOTE]Yeah i wish i had 1023GB of ram also
cpu-z is ur friend.
Well task manager says total memory= 1022MB. So basically 1GB. But system properties still says 3GB. Wth?
Will the HD4850 suffice, or should I spe ...
I would be running at 1680x1050 w/ a C2D E8400. The games I really want to run maxed out are Mass Effect, Oblivion, Far Cr2, and X3: Terran Conflict. I'm trying to save a bit of cash by getting a 4850, but is the extra $100 worth it to get the 4870? Is there that much of a performance jump?Also, this is the build I am about to buy:Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - RetailGIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - RetailSAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - RetailOCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Active PFC Power Supply - RetailIntel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - RetailG.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK - RetailSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3400620AS 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEMSAMSUNG 22X DVD盧 DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEMI'm pretty sure this will run everything I want at maxed settings, but let me know if I'm wrong. Thanks! Will the HD4850 suffice, or should I spe ...
I would get that 4870 for 1680x1050. I don't think a 4850 is enough for Far Cry 2 maxed out from what I've seen. Do you want to run with 4xAA?Will the HD4850 suffice, or should I spe ...
Probably not maxed out but you could have FCII on good settings.[IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/308/s08e1024rvou/champagne.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/317/s08b1024uzjw/content.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/459/k08q1024glza/ecstatic.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/460/c08n1024twxu/eeek.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/461/d08n1024dgqn/friends.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/462/h08t1024hjtr/grouphug.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/463/s08v1024jlel/happy.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/464/c08o1024tpai/puzzle.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/465/i08l1024bysx/smileyup.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/475/y08n1024oezg/unsure.gif[/IMG]
For that resolution get the HD4870.
The HD4870 is probably going to offer significantly better performance in the long run at that resolution.I'd also avoid the StealthXStream and GameXStream line of power supplies. Too many users have had problems with them, and tests have show than their +12v rail is subject to excessive ripple under heavy load.I'd also get 4GB of RAM - you can get that for around $20 more than that 2x1GB kit if you stick with DDR2 800, which is a nice upgrade given the price.
well with that being the case how would i par with 2 4850s in crossife and to answer your question if u can spend the extra money get the 4870
4870 if you are a serious gamer, if you just want to play a few games the 4850.
well gues ill sell my hd4850's soon an d get two 4870's
[QUOTE=''Neo_revolution7'']well gues ill sell my hd4850's soon an d get two 4870's[/QUOTE]The value of hardware drops so fast that youll lose money. I got lucky to sell my 4850s for $270. Its probably just because of the custom fan profile flashed onto the bios. I got alot of offers for $200 shipped.
I would get that 4870 for 1680x1050. I don't think a 4850 is enough for Far Cry 2 maxed out from what I've seen. Do you want to run with 4xAA?Will the HD4850 suffice, or should I spe ...
Probably not maxed out but you could have FCII on good settings.[IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/308/s08e1024rvou/champagne.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/317/s08b1024uzjw/content.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/459/k08q1024glza/ecstatic.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/460/c08n1024twxu/eeek.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/461/d08n1024dgqn/friends.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/462/h08t1024hjtr/grouphug.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/463/s08v1024jlel/happy.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/464/c08o1024tpai/puzzle.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/465/i08l1024bysx/smileyup.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://seoagora.com/img/475/y08n1024oezg/unsure.gif[/IMG]
For that resolution get the HD4870.
The HD4870 is probably going to offer significantly better performance in the long run at that resolution.I'd also avoid the StealthXStream and GameXStream line of power supplies. Too many users have had problems with them, and tests have show than their +12v rail is subject to excessive ripple under heavy load.I'd also get 4GB of RAM - you can get that for around $20 more than that 2x1GB kit if you stick with DDR2 800, which is a nice upgrade given the price.
well with that being the case how would i par with 2 4850s in crossife and to answer your question if u can spend the extra money get the 4870
4870 if you are a serious gamer, if you just want to play a few games the 4850.
well gues ill sell my hd4850's soon an d get two 4870's
[QUOTE=''Neo_revolution7'']well gues ill sell my hd4850's soon an d get two 4870's[/QUOTE]The value of hardware drops so fast that youll lose money. I got lucky to sell my 4850s for $270. Its probably just because of the custom fan profile flashed onto the bios. I got alot of offers for $200 shipped.
usb modem on a router?
Hi guys. My dad is thinking of changing our Internet provider to a much faster one, the problem is that they provide thei service through a portable USB modem. I磎 worried it won磘 work with my linksys router since it only has ethernet ports. Would it work if I bouby ght a usb to serial(ethernet) cable and connected the modem to my router through it?edit: the modem is 3G, the router is a wrt54gs. Ill also be happy if you recommend any possible solutions, new router maybe?usb modem on a router?
I don't see why not that's what those adapters are made, for, i take it you need multi PC's frm the router?
I don't see why not that's what those adapters are made, for, i take it you need multi PC's frm the router?
how good is this PC
would you say this computer as low, middle or high end how well would more demanding games like crysis and other demanding gamesEnermax modu 82+ PSU (425W) Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20 Ghz4 Gb DDR2 of Ram (PC2 - 5300 / 667 Mhz)(windows XP only recoginses 3 Gb so....)2 SATA hard drives with 160 and 500 GBSapphire ATI radeon HD 2600XT 512MB thankshow good is this PC
It's low end by todays standards, would strugle with Crysis, should play @ low @ 1024 x maybe some med, has good overclocking potential though.
It's low end by todays standards, would strugle with Crysis, should play @ low @ 1024 x maybe some med, has good overclocking potential though.
This shouldnt be happening(4870)
Ok I have farcry2 and yes its a legit copy. So I got the latest updated drivers and even downloaded the hotfx. Now im running the game in DX10 at 1680 X 1050 res, everything very high, and no AA. Yet I get piss poor performance. The game was running quite well into the first mission. Then as I was on my way back to collect my pay it all ov a sudden started running like crap. It would literally stall out for a couple seconds and start to move slowly at like 4 FPS. Then there are times where its at like 45FPS and then it will jump to 20 or 10 FPS in a second when I hadnt even dont anything. Now I have experieced this same problem with Clear Skies not to long ago. I havent played it in awhile since the problem continues to occur. At first I thought it was just the game. NOw im starting to think it my GPU. In DX9 it seems to run fine. Like I run games like Mass Effect and the witcher quite well. With good FPS most of the time. There has to be something wrong with my card. I seen benchmarks for my card with the same exact settings I am using for Farcry2 and I should be Avg. between 30-50FPS. Anyone have any ideas on why I am having these problems???This shouldnt be happening(4870)
i get 35 fps on optimal setting in dx 10. my copy isnt legit but i dont think thats the problemThis shouldnt be happening(4870)
[QUOTE=''icey6ch9'']i get 35 fps on optimal setting in dx 10. my copy isnt legit but i dont think thats the problem[/QUOTE] Even on optimal I get the same things happening.
update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.
[QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] What do you suggest I use to clean my drivers??? I ask because I a have already cleaned out my drivers, installed 8.10, installed hotfix, and updated vista completely. I still get the same results.
[QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] How about i reinstalled windows on a completely seperate hdd and had no improvment
[QUOTE=''Killfox''][QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] What do you suggest I use to clean my drivers??? I ask because I a have already cleaned out my drivers, installed 8.10, installed hotfix, and updated vista completely. I still get the same results. [/QUOTE]Nah if you've already done it then that shouldn't be the problem.You said it'll work fine for awhile and then start bugging out right?Play the game till that happens then alt-tab out and check your gpu temp and fan speed, 4870 unless they are the toxic sapphire with the copper cooling pipes tend to run quite hot because the fan doesn't spin at the right speeds to cool the temps to sustainable levels.If you already have one and have the temps under control then, I wouldn't have a clue honestly.
i think its a heat issue
Vista FTL
[QUOTE=''Zenkuso''][QUOTE=''Killfox''] [QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] What do you suggest I use to clean my drivers??? I ask because I a have already cleaned out my drivers, installed 8.10, installed hotfix, and updated vista completely. I still get the same results. [/QUOTE]Nah if you've already done it then that shouldn't be the problem.You said it'll work fine for awhile and then start bugging out right?Play the game till that happens then alt-tab out and check your gpu temp and fan speed, 4870 unless they are the toxic sapphire with the copper cooling pipes tend to run quite hot because the fan doesn't spin at the right speeds to cool the temps to sustainable levels.If you already have one and have the temps under control then, I wouldn't have a clue honestly. [/QUOTE] I dont think its a heat issue. MY GPU has an aftermarket cooler. Plus I have my fans blowing at 50% when gaming. My card under load only reaches about 55C. Ill check it out though. I do some more tests as well between DX9 and Dx10. I just find it funny that when ever I run DX10 games they will run good and then all of a sudden they start to bug out and becomes a slideshow like every 10 seconds. Then it will be fine for awhile. Like walking around in FC2 would slow down yet when I got into a heated gun battle it didnt hick up one bit. Thanks for the advice though. I may have to contact the company to see if there is a problem with the card.
UPDATEWell I decided just to try and play farcry2 again. I played it in windowed mode wo I could see what the catalyst control center was doing so I could watch its activity. So I played the game for a solid 2 hours or so without a hickup. Then all of a sudden it started to massivly slow down and jump up and down in FPS. Now I looked at the CC while this was happening and it was showing that there was 0% activity when I was gettin these massive slow downs. So if this helps anyone to find out what my problem could be it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the help.
off topic :p but how can i setup my Rigs specs liek u guys have have with a pic and the wording inside of it
''Play the game till that happens then alt-tab out and check your gpu temp and fan speed, 4870 unless they are the toxic sapphire with the copper cooling pipes tend to run quite hot because the fan doesn't spin at the right speeds to cool the temps to sustainable levels.''
ummm 4870s have a fan control in CCC with Catalyst 8.10. I run my stock HSF 4870s in crossfire overclocked @ 780/1100 @ 40% fanspeed and I never go over 75c. Thats in Crysis and Gears of War too. Im sure if I wanted it at 50% I could drop that to below 70%
thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps
[QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE]
just so you know, nVidia cards are having just as many problems.
[QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE] Great advice. If you dont have anything to say about how to maybe fix the situation then dont post at all.
you should really know the problem now by googling it or going to the UBI forums
ITS NOT YOUR PC OR YOU OR YOU SPECIFIC COPY its freaking ubisoft
for some reason a fair amount of people are complaining of the same thing with either an ati or nvidia card
DX10 does run better thsn DX9 in far cry 2 but for some reason, with some people dont know why when you start DX10 it will either go into a window or run choppy and if you try to maximise it in anyway it will go black, freeze briefly and close or with you provide poor performance
GAME RELATED PROBLEM JUST RUN DX9 FOR KNOW TILL A PATch
[QUOTE=''9mmSpliff''][QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE]
just so you know, nVidia cards are having just as many problems. [/QUOTE] And the 4870 beat the GTX260 for FPS in FC2.
[QUOTE=''Beaglesniffer'']you should really know the problem now by googling it or going to the UBI forums ITS NOT YOUR PC OR YOU OR YOU SPECIFIC COPY its freaking ubisoft for some reason a fair amount of people are complaining of the same thing with either an ati or nvidia card DX10 does run better thsn DX9 in far cry 2 but for some reason, with some people dont know why when you start DX10 it will either go into a window or run choppy and if you try to maximise it in anyway it will go black, freeze briefly and close or with you provide poor performance GAME RELATED PROBLEM JUST RUN DX9 FOR KNOW TILL A PATch[/QUOTE] Thanks. Ill just do that since that is the problem I am having.
[QUOTE=''Killfox''][QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE] Great advice. If you dont have anything to say about how to maybe fix the situation then dont post at all. [/QUOTE]
maybe he doesnt realise ati cards can do exactly the same thing
what he doesnt know is its game related!!!!
i get 35 fps on optimal setting in dx 10. my copy isnt legit but i dont think thats the problemThis shouldnt be happening(4870)
[QUOTE=''icey6ch9'']i get 35 fps on optimal setting in dx 10. my copy isnt legit but i dont think thats the problem[/QUOTE] Even on optimal I get the same things happening.
update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.
[QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] What do you suggest I use to clean my drivers??? I ask because I a have already cleaned out my drivers, installed 8.10, installed hotfix, and updated vista completely. I still get the same results.
[QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] How about i reinstalled windows on a completely seperate hdd and had no improvment
[QUOTE=''Killfox''][QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] What do you suggest I use to clean my drivers??? I ask because I a have already cleaned out my drivers, installed 8.10, installed hotfix, and updated vista completely. I still get the same results. [/QUOTE]Nah if you've already done it then that shouldn't be the problem.You said it'll work fine for awhile and then start bugging out right?Play the game till that happens then alt-tab out and check your gpu temp and fan speed, 4870 unless they are the toxic sapphire with the copper cooling pipes tend to run quite hot because the fan doesn't spin at the right speeds to cool the temps to sustainable levels.If you already have one and have the temps under control then, I wouldn't have a clue honestly.
i think its a heat issue
Vista FTL
[QUOTE=''Zenkuso''][QUOTE=''Killfox''] [QUOTE=''Zenkuso'']update vista completely, clean your current drivers (may be a driver conflict) and reinstall the lastest ones.[/QUOTE] What do you suggest I use to clean my drivers??? I ask because I a have already cleaned out my drivers, installed 8.10, installed hotfix, and updated vista completely. I still get the same results. [/QUOTE]Nah if you've already done it then that shouldn't be the problem.You said it'll work fine for awhile and then start bugging out right?Play the game till that happens then alt-tab out and check your gpu temp and fan speed, 4870 unless they are the toxic sapphire with the copper cooling pipes tend to run quite hot because the fan doesn't spin at the right speeds to cool the temps to sustainable levels.If you already have one and have the temps under control then, I wouldn't have a clue honestly. [/QUOTE] I dont think its a heat issue. MY GPU has an aftermarket cooler. Plus I have my fans blowing at 50% when gaming. My card under load only reaches about 55C. Ill check it out though. I do some more tests as well between DX9 and Dx10. I just find it funny that when ever I run DX10 games they will run good and then all of a sudden they start to bug out and becomes a slideshow like every 10 seconds. Then it will be fine for awhile. Like walking around in FC2 would slow down yet when I got into a heated gun battle it didnt hick up one bit. Thanks for the advice though. I may have to contact the company to see if there is a problem with the card.
UPDATEWell I decided just to try and play farcry2 again. I played it in windowed mode wo I could see what the catalyst control center was doing so I could watch its activity. So I played the game for a solid 2 hours or so without a hickup. Then all of a sudden it started to massivly slow down and jump up and down in FPS. Now I looked at the CC while this was happening and it was showing that there was 0% activity when I was gettin these massive slow downs. So if this helps anyone to find out what my problem could be it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the help.
off topic :p but how can i setup my Rigs specs liek u guys have have with a pic and the wording inside of it
''Play the game till that happens then alt-tab out and check your gpu temp and fan speed, 4870 unless they are the toxic sapphire with the copper cooling pipes tend to run quite hot because the fan doesn't spin at the right speeds to cool the temps to sustainable levels.''
ummm 4870s have a fan control in CCC with Catalyst 8.10. I run my stock HSF 4870s in crossfire overclocked @ 780/1100 @ 40% fanspeed and I never go over 75c. Thats in Crysis and Gears of War too. Im sure if I wanted it at 50% I could drop that to below 70%
thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps
[QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE]
just so you know, nVidia cards are having just as many problems.
[QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE] Great advice. If you dont have anything to say about how to maybe fix the situation then dont post at all.
you should really know the problem now by googling it or going to the UBI forums
ITS NOT YOUR PC OR YOU OR YOU SPECIFIC COPY its freaking ubisoft
for some reason a fair amount of people are complaining of the same thing with either an ati or nvidia card
DX10 does run better thsn DX9 in far cry 2 but for some reason, with some people dont know why when you start DX10 it will either go into a window or run choppy and if you try to maximise it in anyway it will go black, freeze briefly and close or with you provide poor performance
GAME RELATED PROBLEM JUST RUN DX9 FOR KNOW TILL A PATch
[QUOTE=''9mmSpliff''][QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE]
just so you know, nVidia cards are having just as many problems. [/QUOTE] And the 4870 beat the GTX260 for FPS in FC2.
[QUOTE=''Beaglesniffer'']you should really know the problem now by googling it or going to the UBI forums ITS NOT YOUR PC OR YOU OR YOU SPECIFIC COPY its freaking ubisoft for some reason a fair amount of people are complaining of the same thing with either an ati or nvidia card DX10 does run better thsn DX9 in far cry 2 but for some reason, with some people dont know why when you start DX10 it will either go into a window or run choppy and if you try to maximise it in anyway it will go black, freeze briefly and close or with you provide poor performance GAME RELATED PROBLEM JUST RUN DX9 FOR KNOW TILL A PATch[/QUOTE] Thanks. Ill just do that since that is the problem I am having.
[QUOTE=''Killfox''][QUOTE=''sentenced83'']thats why you should get an nVidia card :D hehe i play at 1280 , all very high with 4X aa , i get around 30 Fps [/QUOTE] Great advice. If you dont have anything to say about how to maybe fix the situation then dont post at all. [/QUOTE]
maybe he doesnt realise ati cards can do exactly the same thing
what he doesnt know is its game related!!!!
Is this a good motherboard? (Asus P5Q De ...
CLICK.Or would #2be a better choice?#2 CLICK. Is this a good motherboard? (Asus P5Q De ...
Depends on for what purpose.One is SLI and one is CF, and for a single card i would get the P45. Edit again...I would not get a P45 at that price, i would get a cheaper P45 or do a X48 with full CF. Is this a good motherboard? (Asus P5Q De ...
May as well buy P5Q Pro bud...
I really like my P5Q Deluxe. My one complaint is that oddly placed SATA port. I need 6 sata connections. That and Asus customer service.soft lips
Depends on for what purpose.One is SLI and one is CF, and for a single card i would get the P45. Edit again...I would not get a P45 at that price, i would get a cheaper P45 or do a X48 with full CF. Is this a good motherboard? (Asus P5Q De ...
May as well buy P5Q Pro bud...
I really like my P5Q Deluxe. My one complaint is that oddly placed SATA port. I need 6 sata connections. That and Asus customer service.
Build a PC under $1000
Well im done with this stupid compaq from 2001. no upgrades to it. cant play Guild Wars anymore because it crashes. has not even 1GB of RAM or anything. i swear its the worst pc ive ever had.But I'd like to get rid of it. But my family uses it and they dont want to part with it at all. And im a gamer and I really want to play Team Fortress 2 and i want to play Guild Wars again. So on the TF2 board, they told me to come here for help.Im looking for a pc that could run TF2 and GW and all this cool stuff for under $1000. But im a complete n00b to computers and you guys make me feel small with you gtx.947 and core duo stuff that im lost :/I can get a monitor from my neighboor, he wont mind giving me his 30 inch for free, hes a great guy, but its just the pc for tf2 GW, crisis, SPORE,COD4 and all these cool games are out of my reach because i am clueless to building computers.So please PC Hardware Discussion Forum People- Help me build a PC!PleaseBuild a PC under $1000
30'' for free? :shock: Well i guess you can play the games letterboxed :? You'll need serious horsepower for a 30''
E7300- $120
4GB RAM- $80
Decent 5-600W Enermax, FSP, Corsair, Seasonic, Silverstone PSU - $100+
Decent size Western Digital or Seagate HDD-$80
SATA DVD drive - $30
Asus/Gigabyte/Biostar P45 mobo - $130+
HD4870 or GTX260 core 216 - $300
Do you have an OS already?
Whatever case Build a PC under $1000
if you talka bout 30 inch 2560x1600 youw ill need eral horse power
anyway il tell you a better deal Replace E7300 by E8400 for 40$ more
Stick same number of ram that my mate X360PS3AMDd05 say
decent size hdd = 80$
SATA dvd drive is defintyl 30$
A P45 mobo = if you don't crossfire according ur not playing higher then 1280x1024 then avoid Crossfire i guess
if you seek Crossfire Get X48 For Gaming
The Video card Depend of resolution you'r gonna play
1680x1050 = get someting decent for all high
1920x1200 no choice to lower setup unless crossfire / 4870x2 / Sli Setup
2560x1600 LOL good luck :D that thing is hell consumation :D
if under 1280x1024 stick wtih HD4870 1G Edition or GTX 260 Core 216
Else Econmy money and buy ur Self a 4870x2 / or SLi 260GTx / Sli 280GTX there many Setup as long you do play higher then 1280x1024 then you should think about 4870x2 or multiple card after-times Before they get Revisioned / Shrinked
Or ul have to buy Trough ebay
Yup for native res. he'll need 4850x2 or 4870x2, but those are $450 and $550 :o
yep it why econym money if you play on 2560x1600 :
else play on 1920x1200 lowered gameplay Experiancew with single card you barely can get 35fps+ on most of game at max setting for 2008 it why it impossible to play most of game of new Without Two Card unless you'r playing WoW / Lineage II
with 60fps + but it still playable 35fps. it just depand of ur budget if you can save more money and get better piece or get straigh to the gaming with a video card X360 mentioned
Wouldn't usually reccomend eday, but this is a terrific deal right now, and you wouldn't have to worry about building it if you're new to the concept.Rig
actually its a 20 inchtypo!his 30 inch is what hes using for his computer.but i dont care its better then buying one. :p
well 20 inch with 1680x1050 ? OR 1440x900 ? look the native resolution by plug it to ur pc or know the model of the monitor
such as if it was![]()
Samsung 2220WM a 22inch 1680x1050 but 20 inch don't know if it got 1680x1050 haven't seen then much
its on best buy heres the link-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8643961%26type=product%26id=1195598242810and its actually 22inchesbut whatever i didnt think it would matter but just to be sure...
Not that this will be any better than a pre-built, but if you're not comfortable building yourself, you could always get this.
Its a good PC i think. but to upgrade it to 4GB of RAM did he say you need 2 sticks of 2GB?I think i might buy that for christmas. ill probably rake leaves this fall and shovel for the elderly for the winter.
no it not. funkweasel want to screw you and give you a bad pc E7300 is ultra inferrior to E8400 and for same moeny you can get a E8400 + better motherboard and better video card
[img]http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/SYXS-DG-038800/sysx_crysis.jpg[/img]
I'm mad how they screw people That there Line
Don't want a GOOD cpu ? A good VIdeo card ? and that run cryisis with moderate LAG ?! don't worry SPEND
$699.99 AND GET YOUR TODAY with our G13 Micro ATX motherboard of 40$ %26 E7300 that worth no more then 70$ and our 2GB OF RAM 800mhz 100% Tested by K-bytes For only 126$$ VAT and our 250GB hard Drive bough in 2003 and now sold for only 164$
that just ho wwe are nice ! (call now 555-CRYSIS PC)
(note the word doesn't come from company but rather my point of view of pre-build pc)
[QUOTE=''marcthpro'']no it not. funkweasel want to screw you and give you a bad pc E7300 is ultra inferrior to E8400 and for same moeny you can get a E8400 + better motherboard and better video card
[img]http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/SYXS-DG-038800/sysx_crysis.jpg[/img]
I'm mad how they screw people That there Line
Don't want a GOOD cpu ? A good VIdeo card ? and that run cryisis with moderate LAG ?! don't worry SPEND
$699.99 AND GET YOUR TODAY with our G13 Micro ATX motherboard of 40$ %26 E7300 that worth no more then 70$ and our 2GB OF RAM 800mhz 100% Tested by K-bytes For only 126$$ VAT and our 250GB hard Drive bough in 2003 and now sold for only 164$
that just ho wwe are nice ! (call now 555-CRYSIS PC)
(note the word doesn't come from company but rather my point of view of pre-build pc)
[/QUOTE]1. Learn proper English2. Reccomend me a desktop for the same price with more power. He may not want to build himself, so this is a very good bargain for the price. I personally prefer building, but if he doesn't want to, I'm not going to reccomend a $2000 Dell with the same specs.
I dont know alot about Pcs and stuff but when you say BUILD a Pc am i wiring it and stuff, or am I just buying parts for a computer.Like say i buy a $400 dell. I buy new RAM,video card, etc. And im good to go?
you can make ur won if you want real power it easy. you can even have some shop to build it for you for 30$ if you'r in uninted state or canada there mujst be pc build shop around or you can follow the step pretty good else try find a good deal on ebay or someting. i donno where to search for pre-build with a good E8400 / Video card cause for that 700$
youd have better
If youve never built your own it may be good to find a local computer store that you feel is hones or something and go in and talk to whoever works there and ask them any questions. My biggest tip is HONESTY, you may pay a little more but if you know what you need you can go somewhere else.Ive looked up some basics and im not an expert but this will get you startedI do know that your best bet is to buy your CPU and your board together to avoid any confusiona board with cpu can run from $100-500 Heres an EVGA nForce 780i SLI ATX Board with Intel Core 2 quad-$420 Youll need Memory heres Corsair - Value Select 1GB PC5300 DDR2 SoDIMM Notebook Memory for $51 (you may want two so) $102. Video Card, Diamond Radeon HD 4870 XOC Video Card-$270Power Supply, Corsair TX750W 750-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 140mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready-$110DVD Drive, HP dvd1035i DVD Writer (Retail) -$25Cases, No recomendation what ever you think is cool but ill put in a price-$75Your total Price-$951 for the basics still need a few odds and ends, hard drive and some cable can be picked up cheap hope this helps and this isnt what you have to get this is just something i put together and i think that every thing matches together.
ripopff gthe cpu and mobo combo you can get E8400 + P45 for less money that kill 780i in the nut and for 30$ more you can get or same money a 1GB 4870 That is far better then XOC
psu they are good price : Dvd Driver good price : case CM 690 / Antec 900 / 75-120$
motherboard P5Q P45 Id say + E8400 350$ / 320$
tigerdirect are no more honest seller most of time. you should aim newegg all the time or frycomputer for video card / cpu if im right while tigerdirect.ca is another story they are bad recently :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127389
the 1GB edition is better for several reason
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/10/22/zotac-geforce-gtx-260-amp2-216-edition/7
i think even non 1280x1024 it good but it shown much better on 1080P i'm not a true specialist in how work 4870 512meg oc vs 1GB but apparently 1GB is better or Zotac %26 EVGA OCX or zotac 260GTX 216 c0re edition amp2 / OR max core for around 280-320$US
30'' monitor wow you are going to need more than one GPU for that
he said typo meant 20 inch.
Well here in minnesota i dont know where a computer store isbut in lakeville a couple miles away at a store called ''world of games'' they sell,buy, ad rent games and are computer specialist.do you think they would have any idea?
30'' for free? :shock: Well i guess you can play the games letterboxed :? You'll need serious horsepower for a 30''
E7300- $120
4GB RAM- $80
Decent 5-600W Enermax, FSP, Corsair, Seasonic, Silverstone PSU - $100+
Decent size Western Digital or Seagate HDD-$80
SATA DVD drive - $30
Asus/Gigabyte/Biostar P45 mobo - $130+
HD4870 or GTX260 core 216 - $300
Do you have an OS already?
Whatever case Build a PC under $1000
if you talka bout 30 inch 2560x1600 youw ill need eral horse power
anyway il tell you a better deal Replace E7300 by E8400 for 40$ more
Stick same number of ram that my mate X360PS3AMDd05 say
decent size hdd = 80$
SATA dvd drive is defintyl 30$
A P45 mobo = if you don't crossfire according ur not playing higher then 1280x1024 then avoid Crossfire i guess
if you seek Crossfire Get X48 For Gaming
The Video card Depend of resolution you'r gonna play
1680x1050 = get someting decent for all high
1920x1200 no choice to lower setup unless crossfire / 4870x2 / Sli Setup
2560x1600 LOL good luck :D that thing is hell consumation :D
if under 1280x1024 stick wtih HD4870 1G Edition or GTX 260 Core 216
Else Econmy money and buy ur Self a 4870x2 / or SLi 260GTx / Sli 280GTX there many Setup as long you do play higher then 1280x1024 then you should think about 4870x2 or multiple card after-times Before they get Revisioned / Shrinked
Or ul have to buy Trough ebay
Yup for native res. he'll need 4850x2 or 4870x2, but those are $450 and $550 :o
yep it why econym money if you play on 2560x1600 :
else play on 1920x1200 lowered gameplay Experiancew with single card you barely can get 35fps+ on most of game at max setting for 2008 it why it impossible to play most of game of new Without Two Card unless you'r playing WoW / Lineage II
with 60fps + but it still playable 35fps. it just depand of ur budget if you can save more money and get better piece or get straigh to the gaming with a video card X360 mentioned
Wouldn't usually reccomend eday, but this is a terrific deal right now, and you wouldn't have to worry about building it if you're new to the concept.Rig
actually its a 20 inchtypo!his 30 inch is what hes using for his computer.but i dont care its better then buying one. :p
well 20 inch with 1680x1050 ? OR 1440x900 ? look the native resolution by plug it to ur pc or know the model of the monitor
such as if it was
its on best buy heres the link-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8643961%26type=product%26id=1195598242810and its actually 22inchesbut whatever i didnt think it would matter but just to be sure...
Not that this will be any better than a pre-built, but if you're not comfortable building yourself, you could always get this.
Its a good PC i think. but to upgrade it to 4GB of RAM did he say you need 2 sticks of 2GB?I think i might buy that for christmas. ill probably rake leaves this fall and shovel for the elderly for the winter.
no it not. funkweasel want to screw you and give you a bad pc E7300 is ultra inferrior to E8400 and for same moeny you can get a E8400 + better motherboard and better video card
[img]http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/SYXS-DG-038800/sysx_crysis.jpg[/img]
I'm mad how they screw people That there Line
Don't want a GOOD cpu ? A good VIdeo card ? and that run cryisis with moderate LAG ?! don't worry SPEND
$699.99 AND GET YOUR TODAY with our G13 Micro ATX motherboard of 40$ %26 E7300 that worth no more then 70$ and our 2GB OF RAM 800mhz 100% Tested by K-bytes For only 126$$ VAT and our 250GB hard Drive bough in 2003 and now sold for only 164$
that just ho wwe are nice ! (call now 555-CRYSIS PC)
(note the word doesn't come from company but rather my point of view of pre-build pc)
[QUOTE=''marcthpro'']no it not. funkweasel want to screw you and give you a bad pc E7300 is ultra inferrior to E8400 and for same moeny you can get a E8400 + better motherboard and better video card
[img]http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/SYXS-DG-038800/sysx_crysis.jpg[/img]
I'm mad how they screw people That there Line
Don't want a GOOD cpu ? A good VIdeo card ? and that run cryisis with moderate LAG ?! don't worry SPEND
$699.99 AND GET YOUR TODAY with our G13 Micro ATX motherboard of 40$ %26 E7300 that worth no more then 70$ and our 2GB OF RAM 800mhz 100% Tested by K-bytes For only 126$$ VAT and our 250GB hard Drive bough in 2003 and now sold for only 164$
that just ho wwe are nice ! (call now 555-CRYSIS PC)
(note the word doesn't come from company but rather my point of view of pre-build pc)
[/QUOTE]1. Learn proper English2. Reccomend me a desktop for the same price with more power. He may not want to build himself, so this is a very good bargain for the price. I personally prefer building, but if he doesn't want to, I'm not going to reccomend a $2000 Dell with the same specs.
I dont know alot about Pcs and stuff but when you say BUILD a Pc am i wiring it and stuff, or am I just buying parts for a computer.Like say i buy a $400 dell. I buy new RAM,video card, etc. And im good to go?
you can make ur won if you want real power it easy. you can even have some shop to build it for you for 30$ if you'r in uninted state or canada there mujst be pc build shop around or you can follow the step pretty good else try find a good deal on ebay or someting. i donno where to search for pre-build with a good E8400 / Video card cause for that 700$
youd have better
If youve never built your own it may be good to find a local computer store that you feel is hones or something and go in and talk to whoever works there and ask them any questions. My biggest tip is HONESTY, you may pay a little more but if you know what you need you can go somewhere else.Ive looked up some basics and im not an expert but this will get you startedI do know that your best bet is to buy your CPU and your board together to avoid any confusiona board with cpu can run from $100-500 Heres an EVGA nForce 780i SLI ATX Board with Intel Core 2 quad-$420 Youll need Memory heres Corsair - Value Select 1GB PC5300 DDR2 SoDIMM Notebook Memory for $51 (you may want two so) $102. Video Card, Diamond Radeon HD 4870 XOC Video Card-$270Power Supply, Corsair TX750W 750-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 140mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready-$110DVD Drive, HP dvd1035i DVD Writer (Retail) -$25Cases, No recomendation what ever you think is cool but ill put in a price-$75Your total Price-$951 for the basics still need a few odds and ends, hard drive and some cable can be picked up cheap hope this helps and this isnt what you have to get this is just something i put together and i think that every thing matches together.
ripopff gthe cpu and mobo combo you can get E8400 + P45 for less money that kill 780i in the nut and for 30$ more you can get or same money a 1GB 4870 That is far better then XOC
psu they are good price : Dvd Driver good price : case CM 690 / Antec 900 / 75-120$
motherboard P5Q P45 Id say + E8400 350$ / 320$
tigerdirect are no more honest seller most of time. you should aim newegg all the time or frycomputer for video card / cpu if im right while tigerdirect.ca is another story they are bad recently :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127389
the 1GB edition is better for several reason
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/10/22/zotac-geforce-gtx-260-amp2-216-edition/7
i think even non 1280x1024 it good but it shown much better on 1080P i'm not a true specialist in how work 4870 512meg oc vs 1GB but apparently 1GB is better or Zotac %26 EVGA OCX or zotac 260GTX 216 c0re edition amp2 / OR max core for around 280-320$US
30'' monitor wow you are going to need more than one GPU for that
he said typo meant 20 inch.
Well here in minnesota i dont know where a computer store isbut in lakeville a couple miles away at a store called ''world of games'' they sell,buy, ad rent games and are computer specialist.do you think they would have any idea?
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