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    Windows XP partition problem

    I downloaded Windows 7, and I know that I have to partition one of my harddrives. But all of my harddrives are already partitioned. I have a C: and a D: but I can't partition them. When I right click on them in Disc Management (the app that comes with XP) the only options I get are explore and...
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    Yet another, new build thread

    Okay I have about an $1100 budget. This computer will be used for gaming, surfing the internet, some photoshopping, watching videos, etc. I need to be able to store a lot of stuff so thats why I have a 1 TB HDD, so here it goes. My monitor's native res is 1152 x 864. I want to be able to burn...
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    Best possible build for 1200 $ budget?

    Hola. I'm going to be playing games like Meideval 2 Total War, Supreme Commander, HL2, QWET, Crysis, ect. basically most FPS and RTS games. I go on the internet a lot and usually have 4 windows open. I'm thinking Intel Core 2 Duo CPU- I don't know which one to go with WD 320 GB HD- I know I'm...
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    Is the Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller AGP, or PCI Express?

    I want to get dual monitors on my dell, and I'm probably going to replace the video card so I can plug in 2 monitors, but first, is the Intel Integrated Graphics Extreme 2, is it AGP, PCI, PCI Express, or what? Thx in advance!
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    Good conroe build?

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    Are these good quality headphones?

    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-HD-555-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B0001FTVDQ/sr=1-4/qid=1162579063/ref=sr_1_4/104-6205388-3896716?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments I'm just wondering if this is a good pair of headphones. I want to use these with my cd player/mp3 player, and may my PC someday. I...
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    150-450 $, 1152 x 864/1024 x 768 what videocard?

    I'm wondering if an X1950XTX is an overdue, is it? I'm probaly going to upgrade to a 20.1" monitor soon. I want HDCP so i can watch HD-DVD and Blu-Ray movies. Any suggestions? I'm thinking probaly like a 7950 GT or something along those lines...
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    Budget 600 $ build, need suggestions.

    Hello, i'm building a computer. I'm going to be web surfing, using ms word, playing games, watching movies, and alot of other things. I know i won't be able to get a good video card because i only have 600 $ for everything (I already have a monitor and a keyboard, and a mouse, and a headset)...
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    7600 GS, and RTS games...

    I'm building a new pc. Its going to have like a p4 2.8 ghz, 1 gb ram, 160 gb hdd, 7600 gs, and some other things. I'm only going to be playing RTS games like AOE 3, the new rome total war, and alot of other rts games. I'm going to be playing them @ 1024 x 768 (17" monitor). I'm wondering, what...
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    Good 17" for SOME gaming/work/movies

    i'm looking for a good 17" for some gaming, alot of work including ms word, video editing, ect. and alot of movies. I'm only going to be playing RTS games on this computer, so does anyone have any suggestions. And i don't want it over 250 $, i would like to be around 225 or below, thx!
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    Need goo PSU for P4 2.8 ghz

    I'm building like a work computer. It has some s 478 mobo, p4 2.8 ghz, 1 gb ram, 160 gb hdd, and i'm going to have dual monitors, and maybe something like a 7600 gs for just some RTS game. I'm wondering what would be a good PSU for it. I don't want anything over 60 $, thanks!
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    Hows this Conroe Build? + one question

    Conroe E6300, going to OC to like 3.0 ghz G Skil 2 Gb Ram, 4-4-4-12 timings MSI X1900XT, i chose this one because theres a 100 $ rebait WD 250 GB HDD Coolermaster Centurion w/ sidewindow Nec Cd drive MSI 975x motherboard Antec 550 watt PSU Also, woud this work? A 250 GB HD and a 80 GB HD? I...
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    How well would the X1900XT be in like 3d apps?

    hello, i'm wondering, how well would the X1900XT be in like Maya 7, 3d max 8, ect.? I don't need a quadro or a firegl or whatever because 70 % of the time i'll be gaming, and the other 30 % i'll be just using maya 7, 3d max, and cs2. I'm not asking for great performance, i'm coming from a...
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    Good 17"/19" LCD under 200 $?

    hola, i'm wondering, whats a good 17"/19" LCD for gaming/and regular stuff (i.e. photoshop, web browsing ,ect.)thats under 200 $? This will go with a X1900XT 512 mb. Also, please don't say "Your going to be holding back the X1900XT with that small of resolution," or something like that. I'm...
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    OCZ GOLD 2 gb vs. Patriot 2 gb vs. G Skill 2 gb (conroe)

    yes, i know, another conroe memory thread. I'm going to be oc'in, not too much, but enough to were i'd like it. So around 3.2-3.5 ghz.I'm looking at either this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227124 or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220095...
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    Good conroe build?

    E6600-I'll probaly OC to like 3.2-3.5 ghz HIS ICEQ3 x1900xt WD 250 gb 7.2k HDD OCZ/G SKILL DDr2 2 gb ram-still don't know which is better antec 550 watt psu antec p180 case Intel 975x - I think its crossfire, am i right? and nec cd drive Vx2025 Now is that a good build for alot of gaming and...
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    With SLI/CF does it double the video memory?

    I'm just asking this because this one guy on this other forum thinks it does, He thinks it does but it doesn't, with 2 x 7900 gtx 512 mb's, you don't get 1024 gb of memory. I used search and i went through the 7 pages of results, thanks
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    Best way to cool x1900xt?

    I'm going to get the HIS ICEQ3 x1900xt. I know the HIS one runs cooler then the other ones but is there a way to make it cooler? I'm going with the antec p180 as my case. Should i put some fans in my case? Any input is appreaciated
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    Will this ram work with conroe?

    Hello, i'm wondering if this ram will work with conroe, will it? Thanks!
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    Sli 6800 ultra's vs. X1900XT

    If i can get them for the same price, which one would be better? I play games at 1600 x 1200. like BF2, Cs s, fear, and other fps.
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    What tem should i expect on a HIS Hightech x1900xt?

    I'm wondering what temps should i expect on a HIS Hightech H190XT512DVN Radeon X1900XT 512MB . What temps should i expect? (its in bold because it was taken off of newegg because i wanted the exact name)
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    How would a Vx2025 be for me and my new system?

    Hello i'm going to be building a new pc. Its going to have conroe and an x1900xt. Ok i'll be coming from an 11" crt (i'm on one right now because old 17" crt died) and i'm wondering, Is the image quality going to be sharper? Will i be able to have two windows open up at the same time? Will I...
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    would mac mini be sufficent for what i do?

    I'm looking at the mac mini. I would use "Final Draft."Its screen writing software. I would also write email and i would hook up my little pen thingy. Its pen, and i write on like a little notepad and whatever i write shows up on the computer. Don't worry it works with macs. I don't multitask, i...
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    Spending the extra 80 $ worth it

    hello i'm going to be building a pc soon. Its going to have conroe E6600, g skill 2 gb ram ddr2, 250 gb hd, and 80 gb hd in RAID 0, nec cd drive, thermaletake armor case, don't know mobo yet, and Vx2025. I'm wondering if i should spend the extra 80 $ and get an ati x1900xt. The only video card...
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    Will this board work with conroe?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813186097 Will this board work with conroe?
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    Best 2 gb ram, going to be for conroe.

    Hello i'm building a pc soon and first i'm just going to have a pd805 then when conroe comes out i'll take out my pd805 and put in conroe. So whats the best 2 gb ram, under 200 $ but i would like under 180 $. Thanx
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    Will my Abit Fatality AA8XE Motherboard work with conroe?

    Its socket 775 so i'm wondering if my friends abit fatality aa8xe mobo will be able to work with conroe. Will it? hes thinking of upgrading his pc with conroe and hehave a 3.73 ghz EE right now.
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    900 $ rig

    I am building a new pc soon. I will be using it for alot of gaming, web browsing, and ms word. I can wait til conroe but i would like to know what parts i should have. Also i don't know much about intel mobos, so if anybody does could they help me. I'm thinking like 7600 gt-160 250 gb hd-90...
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    GW on a 5600 ?

    How well will GW and GW factions run on my pc, i have a amd 3000 +, 2 gb ram, 5600 , and some other stuff. I'm able to play bf2 on low settings at 1152 x 864 at 20-25 fps. So i'm thinking i'll get better then the bf2 fps, am i right?
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    Geforce 5600 and WOW?

    Hello, i have a 5600 in my sff and i am probaly going to download the wow demo and i'm wondering what the normal fps will be for me. I have 2 gb too. In bf2 i average 20 fps. If its anywhere from 20 fps- to infinity i'm ok. The resolution i play is 1152 x 864. Can you please give me an estimate...
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    Nvidia 4500 quadro or that one ati fire gl with 1 gb ram..

    Hello i'm just wondering what is better for like 3d modeling, maya, 3ds max, iclone version 1.0, etc.Which one is better, PNY 4500 quadro or that one ati fire gl with 1 gb of ram. The 4500 only has 512 mb so i think the ati may be better
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    What settings will i be able to play hl2 at?

    I currently have a 5600, i'm actually pretty happy with its performance. It plays bf2 at 1152 x 864 pretty good at thats the only game i really play, but i would like to try out hl2. It looks really good but i'm wondering what settings you think i'll be able to run hl2 at. Do you know? Do you...
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    Whch one has more room?

    I am building a new pc soon and its going to have everything in it, dual cpu, ati x1900xtx or 7900 gtx, 2 500 gb hd's in raid 0 with 2 150 gb raptors in raid 0, etc. I am going to need alot of space because i may watercool it. I am looking at the Coolermaster stacker 810, and i am looking at the...
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    2 x opty 252 or 2 x 270

    It will be my worstation and i am wondering to either go with the troy 254 @ 2.8 ghz (stock) or the dual 2 x 270 opty. I will be using this for rendering graphics and playing games and photshop so which one?
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    do i really need an hdtv to get the whole 360 expierence?

    I have an xbox 360 but i am thinking if i should get an hdtv. Is it worth it to get like a 2000 or 1500 $ hdtv to make it look better? I am very happy with my tv, its i think 27' big and its a crt (not like the monitor but a crt tv). So i have the money but should i go with it. I can either get...
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    question about bios and cf

    I am just wondering that if i get an x1900xt and i flash the bios to an x1900xtx could i get an x1900xtx crossfire edition card nad eould it work? I mean would it work even though its not a real x1900xtx? But i flashed the bios to an x1900xtx so would it work with cf? Thank you
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    best card for me? PLease look at the resolution i am running

    i am upgrading my pc to pcie and i am wondering what the best video card will be for me. I have a very small monitor. I am running 1152 x 864. I don't care about the price tag but i don't want to waiste 500 $. I am thinking of just buying like a 7600 gt then get like a really good card when dx...
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    good tv for 360 .. is it good

    hello i have my 360 and after seeing all of the good games for the 360 at e3 i am looking to get an hdtv. My budget is around 1300 but the cheaper the better. i found this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7196465&type=product&id=1112808997179 . It looks like a good deal but i am...
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    best oc on an amd 3000 + on air?

    hello i am upgrading my pc but not the proccesor just the case and video card. i am wondering how far you think i could oc my amd 3000 + on air? Like 2.2 or like 2.3 or what? Thank you
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