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Hey guys, So apparently I made a relatively big mistake when it came to reading the fine print. I was really hoping that I could step up from my EVGA 1080 FTW Gaming ACX 3.0... I had seen that they are releasing their 1080 Ti variant and that's what I wanted. I had to go through and purchase...

Hello! I just built a new computer using the MSI Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard, which uses Realtek HD audio. My speaker setup is using the Creative Inspire 5300 5.1 Surround Sound, however I'm not utilizing the rear speakers. I connected the Central / Subwoofer connector to where it is...

Hey guys, This was the build someone had pieced together for me, however I made a few tweaks. What do you think? Questions at bottom. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: MSI Z270-A PRO ATX...

Just as the title says. I'm able to build a new machine. My budget is somewhere between $1200-$1500, but I have some wiggle room if it is worth it. My current build is approximately 5-6 years old, and consists of the following: Intel i5-2500k OC @ 4GHz 16gb DDR3 1866mem MSI GeForce GTX 970 4G...

I've been having an ongoing problem with my Verizon FiOS wireless router. It seems when I first connect a device wirelessly to the network, everything will work fine. However, after a brief period of inactivity, the devices will appear connected however they will be unable to communicate with...

Hey guys, So after troubleshooting the previous audio issues I've had with my headset, they were resolved by moving the USB headset from the USB3 port on front to a USB2 port on back. I believe they were using the same bus as the onboard audio, but not 100%... I believe I notice the device...

Hey guys, Another problem I noticed while messing around with my computer: I have a Creative Inspire 5.1 surround sound system. Unfortunately due to circumstances, I only have left + right + center + subwoofer installed (no rear speakers). Before performing my system build, the center...

Hey guys, So first I will say that I'm not 100% sure that my inquiry should belong in this forum... but this is the closest thing I can see. If it doesn't belong here, please let me know and it can be moved. I've recently built a new system (which is in my sig), and migrated my OS from my...

Hey guys, It was recommended since getting advice to make another post answering the usual questions. Here it goes! 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc A - This PC is going to be used for gaming, at least 95% of the time. Nothing else major. 2) What's...

Yeah here's another thread guys. :) So my current rig is in my signature. I downloaded BF3 last night, and I kinda knew it wasn't going to be that great to play... but it turned out to be pretty bad with some skipping and what not. So I'm back to the decision. Do I upgrade components...

Hey guys, I'm presently running an EVGA GeForce GTX-260. I've recently gotten into the game "Rift", and besides that really only played some TeamFortress 2, Starcraft 2, and COD: Black Ops. I play with a res of 1680x1050. When getting Rift, I decided to max out my settings and set it to...

Hey all, I'm interested in upgrading the memory for the computer at the firehouse. Unfortunately I'm coming up with a lot of roadblocks finding out how much memory is supported, what kind, etc. I believe this mobo is the Intel DG965MQ (LV is the Gateway branded variant, or so I believe I...

Hey guys, Being the techy at the fire house, I get to answer all of these questions. Here's the story: We're setting up an emergency response alert system called "I Am Responding", which after users dial a number it goes through their system, and an internet enabled computer at the fire...

So I've been trying to troubleshoot this issue for quite some time. Previously I had used an application called KillCopy, as I had thought it would speed up the copying of files between my portable hard drive and my PC when I had Windows Vista. I know it's not going to be the fastest, however I...

Hey everyone, My friend is looking to upgrade his video card. Unfortunately one of the drawbacks is that he is using a Dell computer. Unfortunately I don't have the message that says what kind of video card he has now (I believe an ATI 4350 series but I could be wrong), but he does have a...

Have there been any known issues with the GTX-260 graphics card? I do have the EVGA GTX-260 216c version of the card. Are there known temperature issues with it? The reason I ask is while playing Starcraft 2 on decent settings, I've noticed that the fan keeps revving up due to temperature (as I...

Hey guys, my computer hardware is as follows: Cooler Master 590 PC P&C 610w PSU Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R Intel C2D E8400 GSkill 2x2gb DDR2-1000 Memory Xigmatek S1283 HSF EVGA Geforce GTX-260 216c WD 640gb SATA HD LG 22" L227WTG Widescreen Samsung DVDRW I just purchased Starcraft 2...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc PC Gaming, nothing much better than Starcraft II 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? Max Budget is $750 including shipping + tax, try to aim lower. 3) Where do you live? Deptford, NJ 4) What...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc PC is used for gaming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? Budget is $1000 after tax + shipping! 3) Where do you live? United States, in New Jersey 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget...

Hey guys, Little late in the game posting this for my buddy, but here it goes. He has a Dell Dimension 4700C desktop, which is a small form factor. I've done the research on the power supply (Model # PS-5161-7ds2, 160W) and it looks like that power supply has a pretty unique shape when it...

Hey guys, A friend of mine has tasked me with building him a computer with a semi-decent video card. We're pretty sure that his son plays both Oblivion, as well as World of Warcraft. It's been a long while since I've done this, and I know that typically going the barebones route is going to...

Hey guys, Looks like my Altec Lansing headset is finally taking a dump. The wire going to the right earphone is finally giving out and cuts in and out. I'm getting ready to go shopping for some headphones, but unfortunately I know Walmart has a limited in-store selection as opposed to their...

Hey guys, I'm trying to locate if there are any known issues between Windows Vista Business x64, and Logitech Mice. The specific mouse that I had was a logitech MX400. The mouse didn't seem as accurate as it should be. Moving the mouse in a straight line will cause it to slightly jump now and...

Hey guys, I presently work with a company who wanted to get us tool kits, however they did not want to spend much money on the kit itself. The case for the kit they have purchased us is falling apart. The handle fell off completely, and one of the sides met some demise with some battery acid...

Hey guys, I experienced this issue in the past. I used to be in the middle of a game of COD4 online, and during the game periodically my modem would semi-restart itself. The Power, DS, and US would stay on and everything else would shut off. 5 seconds later, I'd still be in the game, the...

Hey guys, This may or may not be a stupid question, but I really would like some kind of explanation. I was navigating around Newegg and such, and every GTX-260 video card was reporting stock memory MHz @ 1998MHz, and OC sometimes up to 2200MHz and such. When I was utilizing both EVGA...

Hey guys, I'm already obtaining a wealth of information regarding OCing my CPU, and I'm also curious about overclocking my video card. I haven't seen too much information regarding that, so I'm curious if you guys can help point me in the right direction. So far the only program I have that...

Hey guys, I'm hoping you audio enthusiasts can help me out here. When playing WoW today, I noticed that I began to have some problems when it came to the sound. Here's the situation: Motherboard is onboard Realtek HD Audio, and I make any changes within the mixer. Speaker setup is 5.1...

Hey guys, I just built my new system, which is listed in my signature. I primarily play World of Warcraft right now. I know the frame rate in Dalaran isn't always going to be the best, however even on the lowest settings I don't get higher than 15fps. I play at 1680x1050 resolution. My...

Hey guys, My new system is built, and the specifications are in my signature. I definitely want to start getting into overclocking with this CPU after I'm positive everything is running correctly. I presently am also running Windows Vista Business x64. I looked in the thread, and...

Hey guys, I have a copy for Vista Business edition. My rest of my computer parts will be here on Wednesday, and I'm thinking about the OS that I want to put on it. I wish I could afford Vista Ultimate, but I can't. It's either going to be Windows Vista Business (32bit or 64bit), or Windows...

Hey guys, This is the first time I've had a glossy LCD (LG Flatron L227WTG). Unfortunately I also happen to have a cat who loves to attack my screen if I accidentally leave it on in the game. She got to it again tonight, left a light scratch (I don't think it's major, I won't ever notice it...

Just checking. I'm looking into buying / replacing fans that came with it. So far, it comes with a 120mm for the front (LED) and the back (regular). I was going to replace the back 120mm with an LED, place 2x 140mm LED fans for the top 2 vents, and then was thinking about anything else. I'm...

Hey guys, I'm looking around for pictures of what my case (Cooler Master 590) looks like with components inside of it. One of the pictures I found has an HSF that looks just like my Xigmatek... however it's positioned a bit differently than mine. I installed mine with the fan on the bottom...

That's it... 2 more W2's and I'll be ordering my new computer! This spec was put together by you guys not too long ago. I want to keep the cost under $1000, and I'm also aiming for a quiet PC. I do have a few questions, but I am more interested in hearing your thoughts or comments if this...

Hey guys, Since I'm going to be starting a new job, I decided that it was time for me to get a GPS device as I would be going back to traveling a bit. After searching around a bit online, I saw a deal for a Garmin nuvi 255w, that was $219 before tax & shipping. The deal was also nice...

Hey guys, I have an Asus A7V333 motherboard. I previously had 2 memory chips, a 512mb and a 256mb. I have purchased a 1gb memory chip, and installed that into the primary slot, shifting the other 2 memory sticks over. When I look at my computer properties (Windows XP SP3) it reports that I...

Hey guys, I'm back in the market for another monitor. Last time I was doing research, it looked as though I would be getting the Samsung 22" 2232bw monitor. I've seen this monitor displayed in best buy, and it actually seemed kind of dark, but I wasn't sure. The price has come down a bit...

Hey guys, Back to being that time again. No, I STILL haven't had the chance to build my computer. I'm working off of some specs I previously configured a couple of months ago. I'm looking to upgrade the components to what would be the equivelant ones that I have posted. I'm always looking...