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Hi, I have been working on a computer build for a friend. My problem is that once turned on I can get nothing (bios or whatever) to show up on the screen. I have already RMA'd the mobo EP45DS3L and have a new one and same result. I have tried 2 different video cards as well as DVI and DVI...

Hi all, It appears my Raid 0 failed this morning. On first boot up it woulden't recognize one of the drives and on other boot ups it recognizes the drives but one of them says "Non-Raid disk" ... I don't think theres anything I can do? First of all... these were both identical...

Im all set on buying this case but am concerned about the depth for my GTX260 and future cards... I know my GTX 260 will fit but for anyone with this case and a 260 or 280 how much space in inches does it leave for future cards that may be longer? I would really like to keep this case for a...

Hi all, I have an old Lian-LI PC-65B right now... I just swapped out my old mobo yesterday and switched to a new PK5 PRO for my Q9550 and my GTX 260 will not fit now... it's blocked by the HDD cage. I have 2 HDD's setup in raid in there and no place to move them. The GTX260 barely fit...

Hi all, Im currently running XP 32-bit home premium. I bought the 32-bit Vista home premium "upgrade" and tried to install last night and it was fine until the end when it starts the Windows scrolling screen it immedietely flashes a blue screen and restarts. I looked up the code (lost it...

Hi, I just installed the EVGA SC GTX 260 last night... Right away with NVIDIA scaling enabled (I greatly prefer to use this vs the LCD scaling) at anything higher than 1024x768 (they dont show up at 1024 or 800x600) I get artifacts around text in windows. Sometimes it's like little blue...

I have a GTX 260 on the way from the Egg which should be here mid week. Im curious... How much gain am I going to see going from a 7900GTX to the 260 with my FX-60 2.6 at stock im running right now? Im not expecting much but im going to go ahead and stick it in. Will I see any boost at...

I have never done overclocking in the past but am planning to with either a new Q9550 or Q6600. I would like to use this chip until the new stuff is affordable. How much does overclocking (probably mild OC say 2.4 to 3.4 type stuff) affect the resell value of these chips? I see very few used...

Hi all, I had been planning on purchasing either the GTX 260 or 280 and pairing it with my 7900GTX but it seems ATI has a great card in the 4850 so a couple Q's 1. What's a good cheap ATI card that I can pair with the 4850 to run a third monitor? Do all the ATI cards use the same drivers...

Currently have: 1 7900GTX I am recently getting back into PC gaming and am looking at upgrading my GPU. I run a 1920x1080 Westy. I prefer to game at the 1920x1080 rez but playing at lower rez (1280x720 etc) doesn't bother me. Im mostly going to be playing the newer stuff. Is it even...

Im getting ready to re-build my current computer and am going to be buying a 8800GTS (after rebate ~$160) I also have a 7900gtx im using right now and am going to be buying 2 additional monitors (19" ones) to sit on the sides of my 42" westy. I need a mobo that has 2 PCI-E slots that has...

I'll make this quick Current system- FX-60 2.6 GHZ (I don't OC) 2gb ram, 7900GTX, Westinghouse 42inch 1920x1080 I have been out of PC gaming for a while but am going to be getting back in a bit (HL2, Crysis, anything new) and I have decided to go ahead and upgrade my 7900GTX to this...

I wasn't sure what forum to put this in so here goes.. I currently have a 7900GTX card (16x) with dual-dvi out. One of the DVI ports is trashed (yah yah.. happened a cpl yrs back trying to force a cord in) so im running just one screen right now (42" Westinghouse) Anyways, I do a lot of...

Im sitting on the fence right now about an upgrade and would love some input on this.. I currently am running an FX-60 at 2.61ghz along with a 7900GTX and 2GB ram. Im looking at a cheap upgrade to last me until the new chips are affordable sometime middle-late next year. I can get the...

Im rebuilding my current rig with a Q6600 to replace an FX-60. No SLI. I need to choose a mobo... I have two of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136012 I am rebuilding this myself (friend built 1st time is too busy to help) and have no experience...

Im currently running a FX-60 2.6ghz with 2 GB of ram and two 150gb HDD's along with a 7900GTX. I had a friend build my current rig for me but he is no longer an option to help me with this. I have moderate PC experience but have never really messed with computer parts before outside of...

Hi, Im currently in the market to upgrade my system. I currently have an FX-60 AMD at 2.6ghz along with 2gb of ram and 1 7900gtx. I have about a $500 budget to work with right now so I have enough to buy a Q6600, MB, and 4 gigs of ram. Some questions: 1. Am I going to see a very...

Hi, Quick question: Im considering buying a M1730 right now fully spec (X9000) that would come out to about $4500. I would really prefer to wait until this Fall when the mobile quad's and probably the 9800's show up in Dell's but I really am in a position that I need a laptop now. I have...

I currently have one 7900GTX card and it is hooked up to a 42" Westinghouse. Im thinking about possibly buying a couple cheap 19" or so LCD's to set up on the side to help with multitasking. I realize my 7900 has a free DVI for the second monitor but what can I do about the third? Can I use...

Im looking at upgrading from XP Home to 64-bit Home Premium Vista. What exactly do I need to do? I looked at Newegg and Microsoft sites and am confused on what exactly I need to get and do. Will an upgrade copy of 64-bit Home Premium Vista work for me or do I need a full copy? It appears...

Anyone have any idea when Alienware/Dell etc will have a DX10 video card in the laptops? Im in need of a new laptop but want to wait for one with a DX10 card (prefer the 8800)

Hi guys, I have a Westinghouse 42" with a DVI-D dual link input I went to Best Buy today and by accident got the DVI-D single link cable. Will the single link cable work on the dual link input? I understand 1920x1080max but will it work? I don't wanna damage the monitor..

I have done some looking and can't seem to find a VGA to DVI cable... just some VGA to DVI boxes that cost over $200. My computer has a VGA out video card and my LCD has a DVI input (VGA is being used by 360) .... can anyone help?

When do you guys think the first laptop with a DX-10 card will be available if the DX10 card from NVIDIA launches next month? Im holding out for a laptop until one with a DX10 card is here.

Hi, Is there anything I can buy that will allow me to hook up two VGA sources (xbox 360, PC) to one display (Westinghouse 42" LCD) and switch back and fourth between the two instead of plugging and unplugging each of them all the time??

Hi guys, Here's the deal... im in the market for both a new laptop and am in the process of purchasing the 42" 1080p Westy. I want to set up the 42" in the family room downstairs and keep my main computer upstairs in my office. The best solution is to buy a nice laptop (capable of...

I currently have 3 screens... 17" HP I use with my Dell Dimension 24" FW-900 im currently using with new rig and 19" Sony I am in the process of buying a 7900GTX very soon... currrently am runnin a old voodoo5500 .. not sure if it has dual support. I want to be able to use...

Hi all, I just had a new rig built for me- AMD FX-60 2.6 ghz.. 2gig ram... sli mobo... I am currently in the market for a new video card. I am using an old FX5500 (64mb) in the system right now. I am interested in buying an 7900GTX (one) for now and then possibly upgrading to a...

Hi all, Im currently purchasing a new PC monitor. I am getting the Sony (HP OEM) FW900 off of Ebay for around $400. My question- I am going to be using both my computer and Xbox 360 for the monitor. Am I going to have to switch VGA cables everytime I wanna do one or the other? I...