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I have a friend who's been caught up in the Dell XPS 630 false advertising problem. Basically, Dell sold systems advertised as having a PCI-e x16 slot, and it's actually only x8. Dell tried to explain it away by saying the slot accepts x16 cards. Here's his question: "Could you make a post...

I don't suppose anyone else is using a Logitech G15 Keyboard when playing Age of Conan? My G keys aren't working in Age of Conan, but they used to work. I originally thought the problem was because of Vista 64-bit, because when they worked was on my old computer with Windows XP Pro. But after...

It's beginning to look like the mainstream Nehalem processors will be released later than originally thought. Transition to Next-Generation Micro-Architecture on Desktops Will Take Longer for Intel – Rumours. Ramp of Intel Nehalem Micro-Architecture Processors Will Take Longer Than...

I'm surprised no one else posted this yet. HIS had an IceQ 3 based Radeon HD 3870 AGP at Computex. Read here, it's the third picture down. I'm kind of surprised, because I would think the only people who wanted a high end AGP card already got one with the HD 3850. But what do I know? :p

My roommate managed to break my Sony Cybershot DSC-P72 camera, so I need to buy a new one. I'm just looking for something similar to my prior camera, but current. I use a camera for taking pictures at family gatherings (Christmas, reunions, etc.), miscellaneous pictures, and close-ups of stuff...

What is a recommended UPS for a computer system with a 1000W power supply (although probably only drawing around 500W), and a 24" LCD monitor? I've been using the APC Back-UPS ES series for my current computers, but is there something better (and not too expensive)? Do I need to match the...

I mailed an order and payment today for my new AVA Direct computer :) My current computer is a P4 3.0GHz Dell XPS (first gen), and even though I've upgraded it to 2GB RAM and a Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 3850 512MB AGP video card, the new Age of Conan MMORPG is bringing it to it's knees. I was...

Does the HD 3870x2 work on a nVidia chipset motherboard, like a 750i? I figure if the HD 3870x2 does, then an HD 4870x2 will.

My current computer (in my sig) is calling "Uncle" over Age of Conan. I was hoping to wait until the new video cards came out to buy a new computer, but I don't think I can wait that long. Getting 8 to 13 FPS in AoC is driving me crazy. This is a list of the parts I'm considering, and a few...

Just an fyi. I don't know if it's G0, but anyone interested in purchasing one could find out. Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 2.4GHz 1066MHz 8MB LGA775 EM64T CPU, OEM at ewiz.com for $219. No idea how long the sale is for.

I've searched around, but unfortunately haven't found this information. Does anyone here know how well a Q9550 will overclock on a Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard. I'm not shooting for a fantastic overclock, but would like to hit 3.6+ GHz, which is basically 425MHz x 8.5, although I would...

My father didn't have much to spend on a new computer, so I was limited in what I could configure for him, but I came up with the following (from AVA Direct). He and mom don't run games, just e-mail, Internet, Office programs (Word, Excel) and he occasionally does CAD work at home (he's an...

I've noticed over in the General Hardware forum that people are saying the Abit IP35 motherboards are having problems with the Wolfdale CPUs, but they don't say why. What is the problem, and is it correctable with a BIOS update, or is it best to pick a different motherboard manufacturer? I...

I'm putting together a config for my parents for a new computer. They do e-mail, Internet, Office applications, and my Dad does occasional CAD work (he's an architect). Anyway, the config so far is (this is from AVA Direct): CUSTOM COMPUTER, Core™2 DDR2 Mainstream Series System $709.38...

Can anyone recommend a book or a web site about building a PC? I'm proficient enough with computer hardware to install memory or a video card or a cd/dvd drive, but when it comes to the motherboard, PSU, CPU & HSF I've never worked with those parts. I'd prefer something that goes into specifics...

My roommate currently has an old computer with an Athlon 1800, ASUS motherboard, 768MB RAM and Windows XP Home. He purchased it from a local store for $300. He only uses his computer to surf the net and play music, so can get by with an inexpensive computer. Anyway, I'm sitting at my computer...

I have searched through posts here at [H] but haven't seen an answer to this yet... what will the Nehalem architecture bring to the table? Exactly how will it affect computers besides new CPUs and motherboards? My current computer is in my sig, and I am trying to decide whether to get a new...

I was wondering if most people remove the old monitor drivers before installing a new monitor and drivers, or even if it needs to be done. I want to check out the new Soyo 24" monitor I picked up today at Office Max, but if I don't like it I'll return it, and go back to my old monitor. So I was...

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This thread is for people to post in who have received and are using their ATI Radeon HD 3850 AGP video card. Let us know how it's working and which drivers you used, please. Also total system specs and 3dMark scores if you want, even before & after scores, or game usage. So far, LordVampyre...

We are finally seeing the ATI Radeon HD 3850 AGP cards in the US, and the first one is the Sapphire ATI Radeon™ HD 3850 AGP. I have grouped together the online stores where this card has been available (from the HD3850 AGP thread). If a store sells out, you'll have to just keep checking...

I'm looking to get a laptop for gaming, but don't need one that will play Crysis. This laptop will be for Lord of the Rings Online, and strategy games like Civilization IV, Europa Universalis III, Hearts of Iron II and Dominions 3. The highest requirements among these games are a Pentium 4...

I decided to post a checklist here for deciding when to buy a new computer, so I can get advice if I've forgotten anything. 1. Vista Service Pack 1 released (too many problems with Vista, currently, but I want DirectX10 with a new system) 2. AMD/ATI DirectX10 video cards released (I haven't...

Based on comments at newegg, and a problem with the link there going to the wrong product, I though I'd let everyone know that HIS now has a Rev 2 for their X1950 Pro Turbo AGP 256/512 video cards. Original version: http://www.hisdigital.com/html/product_ov.php?id=278 620MHz / 1.48GHz, no...

I’d like to preface this thread by saying I am not a psychologist, nor do I play one on TV :) My observations are based on human behavior and perhaps a bit of common sense. I’m writing this message because I’ve seen a lot of “competition” on the [H]ard Forum (well, in the last few weeks...