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So, I just installed my new motherboard and 4770k. Everything has gone well so far but the lan port doesn't seem to be working. I also don't have a functioning optical drive in this computer right now. I downloaded every MOBO driver I could from the MSI site but the LAN driver fails to...

Hi everyone. I'm hoping somebody has had a similar situation and knows a fix. I'm ready to buy a new motherboard but I'd rather not if I can avoid it. I'm running an M3N78-VM motherboard with a Regor 240 processor. This worked fine for a while but now it won't boot. When I press power, the...

I'm using the onboard audio on the M3N78-VM. I currently have the Energy Take 5 Pack 5.1 set. These are supposedly decent speakers but they are definitely not a high end audiophile setup. Right now I'm shopping for an A/V receiver to run them. My question is: given the quality of my speakers...

Does this exist? I've been reading about various playback/frontend software and it all seems a little bit awkward. It seems like people switch from player to player depending on the file type they're viewing? I'll do this if this is just how its done, however, I'd really love to find...

Here is my list of components. Some of these prices are slightly cheaper at Newegg but I'm in CA and Newegg charges tax. I'm also on a trial of Amazon Prime so 2 day shipping is free:) How does this list look? Case: Silverstone GD04 (already have this) PS: Antec 430 Basiq (already...

By looking at the specs it appears the the only difference between these sets is the Sub. Can anyone who actually knows what they're talking about (I dont!) confirm this? http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/take-classic-5-1-overview/...

I've been trying to figure out how I'm going to implement my HTPC. I've gone back and forth over various parts but so far I've only bought one part, SilverStone GD04 case. Originally I was going to go w/a Phenom 240 as the chip but now I'm thinking I may just upgrade my main rig and pass...

I've been sitting on a giftable copy of Half Life 2 since the Orange Box first came out. Everyone I know has already played it. I figure this might be a good game for somebody w/an HTPC designed for "light gaming". I've been asking questions and learning from others in this forum so I figured...

Below is the body of a CL ad I'm considering. I don't really know much about audio but people really seem to love these speakers (though they went out of production in 1997 it appears). What I'm curious about is whether there's anything I should look out for as a "gotcha" when buy speakers for...

Hi there. I'm wondering if anyone knows what determines (or limits) the number of seeds a person connects to for a given torrent file. For instance, when I download Ubuntu my client (uTorrent) seed connection number just keeps climbing. I just did it as a test and stopped the download at around...

My network is set up as so: Cable modem in my neighbors apartment His WiFi router (not sure of model) connected directly to that modem Cat-6 cable running from Ethernet port of his WiFi router to my apartment Same Cat-6 cable connected to my Linksys WRT54GL v. 1.1 running DD-WRT v24-sp2...

So, I'm in the research phase of my HTPC build and I just want to make sure that I'm understanding everything. My goal is to have a small form factor (probably MicroATX) computer to play Blu-Ray and DVD media as well as streaming NetFlix, Hulu, etc. My current TV is 32" 720p Samsung but...

I'm working on a collaborative project with two people in other states and this would be really helpful. Any generous folks out there have a spare invite handy? Thanks!

If you're into machinima (and/or HL2) you should check this it. It's definitely top tier work. Actually, it's worth a look even if you're not particularly interested in Machinima. http://www.youtube.com/user/pixeleyesproductions

I have an Acer X223w (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/product/500/UV/539721.jpg) that I'm thinking of painting white (from black). Keep in mind that I have no real experience with spray paint. The finish on the display is matte and slightly textured. I know I need to sand and I figure I can use any...

I'm hoping that somebody can recommend a quality mouse that is good for gaming but doesn't have bright lights and bling. I want to pay for build quality and usability, not marketing and flash. It wouldn't hurt if it looked tastefully good on my desk though. Any ideas? Thanks.

I've got a god awful wi-fi card that forces me to reconnect frequently. I need a new card before my computer goes out the window. I found one on newegg w/great reviews (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833315041) and it's dirt cheap. However, the only negative reviews...

I'm about to pull the trigger on an Intel E8400, GTX26, 4GB RAM and new HD. I plan on overclocking a bit but I'm running an an air cooler (Scythe Ninja). I'm not looking to compete in benchmark battles. I mostly game on this machine. Can anyone recommend a good motherboard given my needs? I'd...

I've got an: OCZ520ADJSLI 520W RT power supply and I'm about to upgrade my video card from my X1800XT to a GTX260. Will I need to upgrade my PSU as well?

I've I've already got a Biostar TForce 965PT installed, and I'm upgrading to an E8500 with HD4850 vid card, should I bother upgrading the motherboard to a GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P?

I have the opportunity to purchase either of these for basically the same price. I know that they're supposed to top out at the same spot but....given price being equal would you pick the 9.0 multiplier of the E8400 or the 9.5 multiplier of the E8500?

Hi. I'm just starting the research portion of my upgrade but have been out of the hardware loop for a few years. So far I think I'm going w/an E8400 and an ATI 4850. I'm an overclocker but really only to maximize value. I don't need to compete for benchmark scores. I'm wondering what your...

So, I've been tuned out of video card tech since I got my X1800XT in late 2005. Crazy that it's lasted me so long. It's (past) time to upgrade now though but I'm baffled by the host of cards out at the moment. What's generally considered the best "bang for the buck" card right now? I'd like a...

I'm about to throw this computer out the window. First, I've got a Radeon 1800XT. A couple of days ago I decided to upgrade from Cat 7.4 to 7.8.....oops. I uninstalled the drivers restarted and tried to install w/no luck. I hangs at the "detecting hardware" stage. If I try from safe mode the...

I'm about to throw this computer out the window. A couple of days ago I decided to upgrade from Cat 7.4 to 7.8.....oops. I uninstalled the drivers restarted and tried to install w/no luck. I hangs at the "detecting hardware" stage. If I try from safe mode the same happens but I also get a...

I've been googling this issue and I've come across others w/the same problem but no solutions. I've got a Logitech MouseMan Optical Dual Sensor from a few years back (PN: 830595-0000) It's been a nice mouse until I installed Vista. Now the scroll doesn't work properly. Usually it won't...

Is there any way to know which strap you're running on?

http://www.peakin.com/xbx2/calculator.html?fsb=320&mult=9 How do I utilize the info from this list? At first I thought that I just needed to find my memory speed and then just read across the row but then I noticed that the memory speeds repeat. How do I make use of this?

Is it easy to remove Firestix heatspreaders? I have a set of these on the way and I'd like to see which chips they have on them. I'd rather not damage them in the process though!

I'm baffled. I have my RAM set to 533, 5,5,5,15 (OCZ DDR2 800 2x1GB) My VCore is 1.4 CPU Multiplier is 9x. Somewhere between 315 and 320 FSB my OC fails. I can boot but Orthos craps out within 5-30 minutes. I thought that maybe my strap issue was showing up a little bit lower...

I have three ooooold *LOUD* 80mm Sunon fans in my case right now that I'm looking to replace. I have a gift certificate for Compusa so I'm doing some shopping there. These are cheap! Does anyone have experience w/them? I'd hate to buy them and have them be really loud. Or, do you have any...

I'm a little bit confused as to how to determine which divider I'm running at. I have a Biostar TForce 965PT and an E6600 and the BIOS doesn't refer directly to dividers anywhere. I know that the divider can be determined by comparing the FSB speed with the CPU multiplier and the memory...

Anyone know if there's a way to lock the PCI bus on a TForce 965PT? All I can find is a PCI-E lock. Thanks!

I've got an E6600, Biostar TForce 965PT and 2x1GB G.Skill DDR2800 (5,5,5,15). Everything works well at stock but I'm having a hard time overclocking. I did a bit of RAM testing and the RAM seems to do alright. I turned my multiplier down to 6, ram timings to 5,5,5,15; and RAM frequency to...

I'm looking for a list of expected OC failure types. Mean, I want to be able to judge the mostly likely culprit if my computer won't post; if my computer boots but isn't stable in Windows; if my computer boots part way and dumps to a blue screen, etc. Does anyone know of such a list?

Hi there. I've got an OCZ Powerstream 520adj and I have a couple of questions regarding it. When I run OCCT it displays my voltages as: 3.28, 5.08, 12.03 Shouldn't that 3.28 read 3.3? My PSU is adjustable, should I turn it up a little bit? Would turning the other two values up help me...

Which BIOS settings should I tune down if I want to isolate my RAM for OC testing? I want to test how high of a FSB my RAM is stable at while stressing other systems as little as possible. I'd also like to do the same w/the processor and motherboard if possible. Anyone have any tips?

OK, here's what's going on. If I leave my system frequency set to 266 I can boot w/my RAM at 800 with 5/5/5/15 timings. That's good news since those are the standard specs of my RAM! G.skill DDR2 800. When I jump my FSB up to 401 w/my RAM at 533, my system will start to boot then Vista...

I just put together my new system: E6600, Biostar 965PT, 2x1GB G.Skill DDR2800. I'm about to start overclocking but things change so fast I'm not familiar w/what works for this modern hardware. Has anyone come across really good C2D overclocking guide? Or, a Biostar TForce 965PT guide? Either...

Last week I stumbled across a post that listed the basic BIOS settings that one should set before starting to overclock their TForce 965PT. However, now that I have the board set up, I can't find the thread again! Can anyone point me in the right direction or list the most important BIOS...