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Hey all. Making a new gaming rig and have some basic questions about storage and read/write times. While researching m2ssd, I read somewhere that your read/writes will only be as fast as the slowest sata device in your system? Ive not heard this before. It wasnt a highly reputable source it was...

Upgrading the audio on my computer. Getting a Razer Tiamat 7.1 headset, and looking for the absolute best GAMING sound card possible. Not interested in music or general audio stuff. Im an audio n00blet rofl..... What do you suggest? Also, how do people feel about the Tiamat 7.1...

Im in the market for a new HDTV. Prefer LED but not completely against Plasma. Looking for the largest, and best HDTV currently on the market. No budget. Ive read good things about the 60+" Panasonics, Any suggestion both in general as well as to specific HDTVs appreciated! Currently...

As stated, I need a socket 775 CPU to repair one of my older computers that I am not interested in completely replacing at this time. Looking for primarily an e8600, or an e8500 but any s775 CPU will be considered. Perfect 26-0-0 Heatware located here...

Interested in purchasing a new gaming monitor. Price is not an issue. Im looking for the best monitor(s) on the market. Trying to decide if I want to go Nvidia surround, or just 1 really good high quality 120hz monitor. Opinions on both sides of this are most welcome. The current new...

New rig less than 1 week old as follows: CPU: I5 3570K CPU Cooling: Thermaltake Extreme 2.0 Mobo: Asus P8Z77- Deluxe Ram: 4 x 4 GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 - 2133 GPU: EVGA 680GTX FTW 4gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130798 PSU: Corsair HX850 Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 SSD...

Can anyone suggest a connector to go from a 4pin pwn fan to a 3 (actually only 2 active pin) fan controller? Ive looked but cant seem to get the right part Fan:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835553002 Controller:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811992009 Bought...

New rig as follows: CPU: I5 3570K Mobo: Asus P8Z77- Deluxe Ram: 4 x 4 GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 - 2133 GPU: EVGA 680GTX 4gb PSU: Corsair HX850 Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 SSD 512gb Case: Coolermaster HAF XM CPU Cooling: Asetek 570LX What temps should I be looking for with this...

Just finished putting together my brand new beastly computer :) I used to be quite active in the computer/benchmarking arena, but have been out of circulation for a good few years. Thats a lifetime for computers as most everyone here knows..... Im interested in running some benchmarks to test...

EVGA 04G-P4-3585-KR, which is supposedly a 4gb version of a EVGA 680 GTZ has 4gb of memory, or 2gb of memory? I bought this from newegg expecting a 4gb video card, and unless I have some driver or other issue its only showing 2gb? GPU-Z shows 0 gb of memory (?), and CPU-Z shows 2gb...

Hello all! Its been awhile. Ive been out of the OC scene for awhile, and Im looking to build a new gaming computer. My time to put one together myself is limited, so Im considering going with cyberpc.com Here is a system I am tenatively looking at putting together. Nothing is definite yet...

I need a new router for my business network. Its a pier to pier network, with the server doubling as a workstation. We currently have 5 workstations (including the server workstation) and a network printer so need a minimum of 6 ports. The network could potentially be expanded to up to...

Im interested in purchasing a new TV. My bedroom television just died on me today, and its not acceptable to not have a TV in that room. For one, its the main reason my wife can go to bed early so I can have a little peace and quiet in the family room before I call it a night! Considering the...

Im interesting in purchasing a PS3 and a tad confused about the options. There is the new 80gb which is NOT backwards compatible. This is $399 brand new for console + controller. There is the older 60gb which IS backwards compatible. I am told the 60gb has a PS2 emulation chip in it which...

Heya guys. Let me start by saying I am an audio n00blet. Im a very knowledgable all around computer guy, subzero bencher, and build a ton of systems over the past 2 years but I am very very weak on sound technology. What are some good recommendations for a sound card and speakers for a game...

This is the only forum I found that might be semi-relevant so here goes :P Im building a system for a friend who lives far away. Im am in NY and he is in Kansas. I want to ship the completed computer. We are purchasing a case and planned on putting the finished rig back into the...

As the title says. Heat is: Dawgdoc. I think Im at 26-0 or something close to that. Might be interested in a P5K vanilla but would prefer a dlx/premium. I dont need any extras, manual, blah blah blah. Just the bare board is fine.

Heya people. Im interested in 2 items. 1. HDTV - roughly 32-35inch. Either plasma or thin LCD to be hung on a wall. From the research I have done so far it seems either Panasonic or Samsung are the top 2 brands? 2. Either a TV or a Monitor for desktop computer gaming. 32inch or larger...

Helping a friend out with setting up his system. This is a 4 X 250gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 with Nvidia RAID 0 on an EVGA 780i FTW mobo. I helped him set up raid over a VOIP (Ventrilo) and he installed windows himself. He says he has checked the jumpers to make sure he is getting his...

Looking for ANY functional PCI video card. I just want something to keep handy in case of a borked GPU BIOS flash. LMK what you have and how much you want. I could even be interested in 2 PCI GPUs if you have them and the price is right. Shipping would be to Long Island, NY if you are...

Heya everyone Ive got some time while Im waiting on an RMA, and decided to redo some things. I currently have a Rocketfish with a PA 120.3 mounted on the inside top of the case, and Im adding another PA 120.3 and another loop for a GPU only loop as well as a CPU only loop with a PA 120.3...

What is everyones pick for the top GPU for gaming purposes given these criteria. 1. Currently to be used as single card, but might SLI in the future. 2. Currently on 22" 226BW at 1600X1050, but am likely going to upgrade at some point during the summer to a 28" 1900X1200. 3. Will be...

Ok guys, project is completed! Still needs ALOT of tweaking, but all of the basic constuction/assembly is done. Full system is Q6600, P5K dlx, 8800 GTS G92, 2 X 1 gb mushkin PC8500, Corsair 520hx, 2 X 320gb 7200.10 in RAID 0. Cooling is: D-tek FuZion with washer and quad accelerator nozzle...

Heres what Ive got so far. Am I missing something? Some little odds or ends? I will be cooling an 8800 GTX, and at this point in time Q6600, which will very shortly turn into an E8400 once Im done benching it. I was all ready to do this about 3-4 months ago, and then someone convinced me to...

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I could not find the right place. I know my way around computers very well, but have never modded an Xbox 360 or even taken the top off of it. For the past 1 week my Xbox 360 displays red lights where the green power lights and controller connection...

LIST UPDATED Sunday 3/16/08 WTB QX9650!! Please contact me if you have one and are willing to part with it! Hello everyone :D Been taking some inventory of my stuff that I dont use regularly, and eyeballing some new hardware, and figured this would be a perfect way to make some room as well...

As the title says, I am in need of a PSU, preferably 450W or greater with the following characteristics: 1. Prefer 20pin ATX power connection instead of 24pin ATX, but if the PSU meets other criteria I will still be interested most likely. 2. MUST have a -5V line. I need these...

As the title says :D TY for looking!

Interested in an OCZ DDR Booster with all associated power connectors. Box/etc not necessary as long as all of the basic necessary parts are there and it is 100% functional. Im new to heat but its in my sig anyhow. Several evals still pending for recent purchases. Ive been loading up on old...

As the title says.......:D Interested in an OCZ DDR Booster. I am sure someone out there has one lying around that they dont need....sell it to me!!! Heat in my sig, but I am fairly new to heat. Ebay 100% positive feedback on 40 evals over 6 years Thanks for looking!

THREADS MERGED Interested in purchasing socket 478 CPUs. Interested in a variety of P4 Northwoods and Prescotts. Multiple processors of different kinds from the same individual a plus if you have them. Allready have P4 Northwood 2.4Ghz, and P4 Northwood 2.8Ghz so not interested in those...

Looking for BH-5 184pin DDR PC3500. Prefer Mushkin Black Level II or OCZ Platinum, but will consider any confirmed BH-5. No heat, but have an excellent paypal record. http://myworld.ebay.com/dawgdocstar Thanks!

Ok, so after much indecision about WC/no WC and specific parts/etc.......Im ready to purchase. This will be my very first WC attempt, and it likely will start on the main rig in my sig. Here is my final list. A few questions though..... 1. Am I missing anything? a)Mounting kit...