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Hey guys, I haven't been in the computer scene since Core 2 Duos were the hot stuff, and everyone was trying to overclock their C2D 6400 Conroes... anyways, I have a build question. I need a motherboard, RAM, and CPU (and cooler) for a general use computer running Windows 7 for my mother. I...

So, as listed in my signature, is my trusty Velocity Micro computer. It's been through a lot, and I haven't asked for much more from it. I might toss some extra ram in there, as 2GB might be a bit anemic, but eh. However, what I've been noticing lately is that my X1950 Pro (One of the ATI ones)...

Before we start, let me completely state that I feel like a retard at the moment and am out of my element. A buddy of mine is working on a restaurant. He wants to have sound from his personal collection on his iPod playing in the dining area. Also, he has a TV mounted facing out towards the...

So I need to start considering new TVs. My Sony 32' CRT from 1996 is dying, after 13 years of use. Basically, I'm looking for the best value/performance in a 42 to 52 inch HDTV. I'm not sure about whether to go LCD or Plasma, or what brand, or what not. HDMI is a must, and so is a built in...

So, I have a VM Machine I bought about two years ago. Specs in my sig, except I run XP now instead of Vista. Anyway, just a few hours ago, the screen started flickering green, parts of it would flicker, screen would go off and the computer started to lag. After a few flickers, the computer...

So, a few weeks ago, my Macbook started acting strange. First, it started to kernel panic a lot, which was traced back to the Airport chip not playing nice with OSX. So, myself, being on the other side of the world from my discs and support, decided to stop using the Airport and move to using my...

So I received one of the first iMacs, a G3 CRT. It's the iMac DV Special edition or something, with the following specs: 500MHz Power PC G3 13 GB HD 512 MB RAM (Updated from 128) ATi Rage 128 8 MB VRAM So basically, I have two versions of OSX with me, 10.3 Panther and 10.4 Tiger. Which...

So the gist of the situation is that I have a teacher who's receiving a new Macbook, and would like a bunch of software to go with it. I already have this software, but I was just wondering if I could copy it over to her computer, rather than redownloading all the .dmgs. (I'm at my bandwidth cap...

So, I'm a Canadian, I'm turning 17 in less than two weeks, and March Break is early this year. Now, during the break, my friends want me to get Call of Duty 4 so that we can all go and play it online, and it was something I eventually wanted to get anyway. Only problem is, I'm not 17 yet and in...

So basically, I'm pulling a favor for a friend who needs her computer reformatted, and she's lost the discs that came with the PC. I've found replacements for all the programs she uses, but the OS disc is a problem. I work in an school tech setting where I can borrow XP MCE, but not a license...

So, I've had my Macbook for a week, and it so far works well. However, an emerging problem (Not sure if it is), is that when I push on the centre bottom of the trackpad button, there's a creaking noise. Not a silent click, but a creaking one. Is this normal? Seems a bit annoying. The entire...

Alright, the day has come for me to cross over to the dark side. Now, I'm wondering, given that Macs are becoming a larger source of attention if I should really run an AV program. I've seen a few programs for that purpose, but reportedly they're not the best around. At the same time, I'm not a...

So, I'm getting a Macbook. Among the things I'd like to do for school is install a copy of windows on it with boot camp. Now, I have a Velocity Micro which shipped with XP Home. About a month after I got it, XP was removed for Vista, and thus, it has been left unused ever since. Now, I'm...

So basically, I was considering the purchase of a new router that is wireless capable. I need to connect a PC and Xbox 360 physically and two laptops wirelessly, I've read the router recommendations list, however, I am limited to going to a B&M for my router. I was considering a D-Link...

Basically, I'm set to buy a Macbook for school. I figure it'll be worth it. However, I've been searching the Apple site, and I realized that hundreds, if not thousands, have complained that the Magsafe cable frays and/or catches fire, resulting in a potentially dangerous situation. Now, I...

So the title sums it up. If you know Halo 3, you'll know that there's an multiplayer helmet that only a few people get, as gifts for crazy stuff that happens in the game. Anyway, one of the recipients has been hacked three times for this armour...

Alright, so I've had the following machine for a good 5 years: IBM A22M Laptop 512MB 100 MHz RAM ATI Rage 128 Mobile Pentium 3 Coppermine @ 1 GHz 8 GB IBM Hard Drive Windows XP Home The first problem I had back in September, a few minutes before I had to make a presentation using it. The...

So I used to play BF2, and I took a hiatus last June, with 700 points. I came back to it yesterday, and found out, although my command, kill, and teamwork points still added up to 700, my total was 2,700. I made sure that someone didn't hack into my account. (Because the command, kill, and...

So I got Vista in March, and I've been constantly reformatting it because something goes wrong every three weeks. First, it was blue screening at inopportune moments, having something to do with a system service, then, it was not shutting down, and the lag issues that got worse, and I went back...

Just asking, is there a minimum age for Xbox Live Gold? For the owner, the person who's name is on the account. I want to make a new gamertag, so I can use my Hotmail on the 360 for messenger, but the age thing might prove a problem. If there is one, and I don't meet it, then I'll wait. If...

I have an ATI X1950 Pro, and recently my system has been BSODing. I updated BIOS and reinstalled a bunch of stuff, and it's still here. Now, when I play BF2, sometimes the screen replaces certain textures with black or white for a second, and it has artifacted at least once. I thought nothing...

I'm a HS student, planning to go to university, and I was wondering if a Macbook would be best. I'm planning on doing a lot of MS Office work and graphical design, and I don't want to have to deal with issues like the upkeep of Windows (Love it though, but in University, there is no time for...

I installed iTunes on my PC after reformatting it, and I ended up with itunes not willing to play songs it had played the day before. Basically, in playback, it gets skipped over, and I can't add album art. It's messing with my mind, and really fucking up my ipod. The songs are still playable by...

Hey, I just upgraded to Vista, and it's been great. However, when using TAT, it is reporting that my CPU is 5-10 degrees hotter than normal. Is this normal? Specs are in my sig, thanks.

Hi there, It's near my birthday, and I'm having trouble choosing what I want. Choose, and if you choose other, explain why. Note: Genmay is included because I liked it during the preview, plus, going to the other genmay, I accidentally clicked on the wrong link, and I'm pretty sure what they...

I’ve had my system for about a month now, and I’d like to post a follow-up review. Since I’m in Canada, this could get interesting. Purchasing, Presentation, and Delivery- I ordered my computer in late December, and ran into my first obstacle. Canadian CCs are not accepted at VM, so I had to...

A few months ago, I posted here asking about the Ratpadz. Well, are there any stores in the Greater Toronto Area that sell these? I'm not too fond of buying stuff online, never have had to and would prefer to keep it that way. About a year ago, I could have bought one at this computer store...

First, I'm a first time overclocker, so don't judge harshly if I mess up, please. To overclock EVGA 680i, I disabled the following in the BIOS: CPU Thermal Control C1E Enhanced Thermal State Intel Speedstep CPU Spread Spectrum HT Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum SPP PCIe Spread Spectrum...

I finally received my Gamer's Edge PCX today! Yay! It runs well, after a few customizations. It runs all my games at full, and I can multitask easily. This was after I did a few things though, and I hate to do this, but I'm gonna have to knock VM for these problems. -Drivers were installed...

Alright, i can get Vista Business from a friend, but my question is: -If I have a business version, can I have the option to install a "lower" version of Vista, like Home Premium? I ask because I'd like to use my 360 to stream video from the PC, which requires Home Premium or Ultimate...

I've been playing Saints Row for sometime, and I've been enjoying it... but it's really buggy. Lag, stuttering, explosions out of nowhere. I've been playing on a refurbished console, and I thought that it was isolated to myself. Till I saw this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l_YN-yRCVY...

I have a SB Live 2 running on Win XP, and I've had problems with it through it's lifespan with random reboots and crashing and non-functionality. But, it worked most of the time so I kept it. Yesterday I just installed a new pair of speakers replacing my old ones, Logitech R-10s. I installed...

My new computer arrives soon, and when I ordered it, I received a 12 month subscription to Mcafee (Non-Trial) for free. I'm getting AV, Firewall, and Spamkiller. So how does this software perform compared to the stuff I'm using now, like AVG and ZoneAlarm? Should I keep it, or should I just get...

Hi, My friend got me Gears of War for Christmas. As my 360 is still in for repairs, I've been only able to stare at the box. :D So what's it like? (No spoilers plz.)

Hi, I have a: -Pentium 4 Williamette 1.7 Ghz -256 MB RDRAM -ASUS P4T-E Intel 850i -Sound Blaster Live! 2 -ASUS 7100 Geforce 2 MX -40 GB WD 5400 RPM It's getting replaced by a more up to date system, and I was wondering what to do with the computer. Any suggestions?

Found this on H.B.O. , apparently Bungie Studios gave soldiers stationed in Iraq the opportunity to play Halo 3 Alpha as a special thank you. Somebody got a few pics :D http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=773345 Happy Holidays.

Saw this Friday night: The ATI X1950 Pro is sale at futureshop for 199 CAD. http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10081500&catid=10524&logon=&langid=EN That's around 170 USD. Just thought any Canadians would like to know. Please move if not in right forum.

Hi there, I have a rather hard decision to make. These are my two options: 1. 8800 GTS and 1 GB of RAM 2. X1950 Pro and 2 GB of RAM I'm currently using a 19 inch monitor at 1280X1024, and I plan to play BF2 and 2142. The RAM is making me lean towards the second option, but a 8800...

Well, the title sums it all up. I'm a little bit of an audiophile, but not much, so I'm wondering if I should get the sound card or spend the money on another optical drive. Thanks in advance.