Recent content by AlexisBV

FWIW, I don't plan on going back to Logitech until they fix the microswitch issues. My past 3 high end logitech mice starting double-clicking (or not clicking at all) after about a year or so of average use. Currently on a malfunctioning G500, looking for something else.

Don't buy Logitech. I'm on my 3rd and last one (a G500, preceded by a G400). After a few months the button microswitch wears out and you start getting random double-clicks, and you can no longer do simple stuff like dragging and dropping because the button randomly stops registering. Do a quick...

It just keeps getting weirder and weirder... I dug up a Antec 500 PSU I forgot I had, hooked it up (just mobo and cpu connectors), and it stayed on! So I figured the Corsair PSU was bad... I put the Corsair back just to check, and it powered on as well! :confused: So I start replugging...

Both the mobo and cpu power connectors are in place... And the only other PSUs I have around are a very old Enermax 350W that doesn't have compatible connectors, and the Corsair 620 that spilled it's capacitor juices. I guess I'll take it to a computer shop for them to have a look... hope it...

Thanks Danny, I'll try that out. I finished the basic assembly, and... the damn thing still won't turn on! I'm starting to wonder if my new PSU is defective? The symptom is that when I hook everything up, and press the power button, the case LED will flash once for a fraction of a second, and...

Just got my parts in the mail yesterday, I'm not done reassembling things yet but so far so good. However, I'd like to point out for anyone interested that the CoolerMaster Evo doesn't fit well with the Corsair Ripjaws RAM sticks if you leave the fan in the pusher configuration. With the Asus...

Thanks for the input Skillz, much appreciated. I do get paid for my work, though it's something I do on the side as it's not nearly enough to make a living. I'll have some thinking to do as the 3770K is significantly more expensive than the 3570K ($330 vs $230). I see there's a 3770 (not K)...

Skillz, with my late rig, something like 5-8 projects per year. A project will keep me busy for 2-4 weeks depending on complexity. If processing times can be reduced appreciably by better specs, I might do more. Not more than 50% of the total time though.

Looks like the P8Z77-V LK might be a good candidate. Not sure about how robust it is compared to the more expensive ones. Also, I remember ASUS as being a reliable brand, but from what I read from another thread here at HF looks like their customer service has gone to hell. Just measured my...

I'm pretty happy with the Ikea Malkoms I bought a few months ago.. $99 (in Canada).

A Genius PS/2 keyboard, and a Genius (probably rebranded) 5.1 speaker set, both bought in 2000 (12 years ago), and still in use on my main rig.

Thanks guys for the feedback, just back from a weekend away from civilization, will go through your suggestions to check the details. Motley, how's the fan noise out of your NZXT 810? It seems to be designed with both air and water cooling in mind. Everything in life is a compromise, and...

About a week ago my 5-year-old HX620W decided to spill it's capacitor juices (luckily, contained in the PSU casing), but after replacing the PSU with a brand new one, it appears my mobo is kaputt as well. So I'm looking into building a new rig. 1) What will you be doing with this PC...

Hi Camaro, Yes, I finally went with the P5Q Pro. Got it from DirectCanada, with shipping and taxes came up to $158 (canadian). Not a bad deal I think. Was a bit of a hassle to install yesterday, although that was mostly my fault. My rig is in a NZXT Hush case, which has plenty of space...

Well, looks like we got a winner! Just looking at the product page in the ASUS website gave me a warm feeling inside... ordered already at directcanada.com, was a tad more than I planned for ($158 with taxes and shipping), but hell, after all I've been through with Gigabyte, if it lets me run...