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    What do you guys think of this build? Dell Inspiron 1720

    Well, Dell has a $345 off on Inspiron 1720's, which is what I was planning to get for college. I figure today would be a good day to get it with that deal going on, so here is what I'm thinking, what do you guys think? It comes out to $1159, that's with a 2 year warranty. Inspiron 1720...
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    What companies let you customize?

    Hello everyone, I have been looking around lately just getting an idea of the laptop scene, since I am planning to get one for college. However, the lack of companies letting you customize a laptop to your liking is kind of frustrating. The only one that I have found that will let you do...
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    WTB: x850xt AGP or equivalent

    Looking for something of a x850xt or nvidia equivalent. Anyone got one for sale?
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    WTB: x850xt AGP

    Anyone got one for sale...$55 shipped?
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    Best <$50 AGP card?

    Ok, well the lowdown is that I'm graduating this year, and am going to build a new computer with the money I get, and brign it to college. Anyways, I wanna play some older games on my computer that I got right now, but kinda got out of the whole computer building scene after I built it. So...
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    How is this wiring job?

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    Any good recievers with USB input?

    Ok, well my stereo(Philips FW-C577) has a USB input that I can use for all my computer audio, instead of using the motherboard's soundcard, and it plays through the stereo speakers. I can also use the stereo in conjunction with my DVD player and video game systems, and it has radio and a 5 CD...
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    Keep getting Physical Memory Dumps..wtf?

    Ok, well, I used to get BSOD's when I would overclock my RAM, and they would always do a physical memory dump on the BSOD, so now I run it at it's rated 200MHz. I haven't had any problems now till it just BSOD'd while playing Vice City, and t was another physical memory dump. Now, the only...
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    Cartoon Beauty

    Full-on cartoon: Brunette version: Just her: Original: This girl is really pretty, and I think she even looks pretty as a cartoon! Edit: Ok, well, maybe not as a cartoon..
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    n00b question about LCD + Glare

    Ok, well, I have a CRT monitor and a normal 20" cheap TV, and it's barely possible to watch a movie in the day time on the TV, and it's annoying to go on the computer, because they both get glare, the TV mostly. If sometime I picked up an LCD TV and an LCD monitor, does this elminate glare, or...
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    WTB: Keyboard and speakers =<$10

    Need a nice cheap pair of speakers(nothing fancy at all) and keyboard for $10 shipped, can pay ASAP upon viewing feedback. I got 100+ feedback on ebay as Shellbelllzj, and a few on heatware as Lakitu. Nothing grungy or gross. Please PM me or reply with offers.
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    Battle of the king's - Which will get YOUR vote?

    In the land of PSU's, burger king is supreme.
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    WTB: Cheap rounded cables

    Looking for two or three rounded IDE cables(Dual Device), and one or two rounded floppy cables. Looking to try to keep it at about $5 shipped. I got paypal or can send cash. Color does not matter. Rounded my own cables, but I would like to have some professionally done ones if I can get it...
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    I call this work "Teal 'Fro"

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    1280x1024 wallpaper of a volcano, whatcha think?

    Suggestions?
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    Having a problem viewing names of files in My Pictures..

    Ok, well all of a sudden awhile ago in My Pictures the names of the pictures or folders will not show up, and I don't know what I did to cause this...anyone got ideas how to get them to show up again? Here is what it looks like: Here is what it SHOULD look like: Any suggestions?
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    Installing fresh Windows XP Pro on prebuilt?

    Ok, well the family computer that is pretty crappy has XP Home on it right now, and is a prebuilt Compaq Presario. My parents always complain about how it is so slow and everything, so I was thinking of ditching the crappy 5400RPM 20GB harddrive and putting in a 40GB 7200RPM one I got...
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    Best type of "Wrap-around" headphones?

    K, well I need a new pair of wrap-around style headphones, mine are kinda crapped out(see picture below). They must be durable, as they go in my backpack, and I was hoping for some good-quality ones. What are some of the best ones you guys know of? Here's the cheap ones I picked up at Fleet...
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    I'm a COMPLETE networking n00b, want to share DSL connection between 2 computers.

    Alright, we plan on getting a 1.5Mbps DSL connection, stepping up from dialup, and we have 2 computers, mine and the family computer. We would want the internet connection to both of them, without alot of hassle, and I don't wanna have to rent equipment. What equipment would I need, would I...
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    Best DVD+-RW drive for ~$70?

    I'm not that good at researching all the different types of drives and whatnot, but I am in need of a new DVD burner(I have a MicroAdvantage 4x one right now, that I sold in the forums). I would like 16x +-R speeds, and pretty fast RW and DL speeds as well. I'm sure you guys know what's good...
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    FS: 4X DVD+-RW drive $27 shipped

    This is a MicroAdvantage 4x DVD+-RW drive. It writes DVD+-R's at 4x, DVD+-RW's at 2x, and CD-R's at 40x. Has EIDE interface, and has firmware updates at their website(microadvantage.net). Comes with the drive, box, and manual. I take money order, cash, check, or Paypal. If ya want I can get...
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    PSP + Ape Escape for $289.99 at EB Games

    http://www.kbtoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/3997779/ctid/19/INstock/Y/D//SkuNo/357466KIT6 Have fun?
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    Problem with WMP10

    I've only had this problem lately, but when it's going through my playlist playing songs, sometimes the progress bar will stop moving and when the song is over and it goes on to a new song, the album art doesn't change either(I got it set for that for the visual part). I don't think I changed...
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    What DIMM slot should I have my 1x512MB in? NF7-S 2.0

    Just as the topic says. Does it really matter, or will either of the 3 perform any better then the other 2? There is the 2 slots close to eachother, then off to the right a little there is a 3rd slot(which is for Dual Channel if I remember right). Any input?
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    Are external hdd's...

    Plug-and-play? Meaning, they'd just show up under My Computer, sort of like a jumpdrive does, and I can put files one/delete files on it? Or do I HAVE to install drivers? Got Windows XP by the way.
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    FREE: Power Supply, just pay shipping

    I got this with this old system I got for free, it was an E-machines. Nothing to powerful, but could be used for like fan power or something. Replaced the fan on it with a RAIDMAX 80mm fan. +3.3V has 6 amps, +5V has 14 amps, and +12V has 2 amps. -12V has .3 amps, and +5VSB has .72 amps...
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    Good s370 overclocking motherboard?

    I got a s370 processor, but it has an old e-machines motherboard(READ: No overclocking). What would you guys recommend for the best overclocking motherboard for s370?
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    What makes passive CPU heatsinks...passive?

    Just as the topic says, I've wondered why there are passive heatsinks, like why do they not need a fan, but other heatsinks do? Couldn't like any heatsink work as a passive one? Summary: What's the difference between a regular and passive heatsink?
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    Can anyone explain to me "Burn-in" in depth?

    I know it has something to do with pushing your overclock further, but can anyone give me a good explanation of this, and a few examples? Also, I've heard it is controversial if it even works or not. Does it?
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    Good pair of wrap-around travel headphones.

    Alright, I got a pair of $15 wrap-around(the kind where the connector of the 2 'phones goes behind your head instead of on top) from Philips, but they are kinda crappy and getting worn out. Anyone know of a good pair to upgrade to? I listen to mainly rock, so it must have some good bass...
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    WTTF 1GHz+ PIII Socket 370 CPU, have s370 533MHz Celeron and money

    Just as the topic says, I'm looking for a 1GHz+ PIII Socket 370 CPU, must be working and in good shape. I have a 533MHz Socket 370 Celeron and money to trade for it. Lemme know of any offers.
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    How to stop the Security Warning popup when opening applications?

    Every time I first run an application I get a Security Warning popup that says "The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?". I just uncheck the box that says "Always ask before opening this file" and then click run, but it's annoying to have to do this all...
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    WTB: 40GB+ harddrive for $25-$30 shipped

    Must be in great condition with no problems. Looking for 40GB+. Also gotta be IDE and have a 8MB cache. Heatware: Lakitu Ebay: Shellbelllzj GameTZ.com: Lakitu Email: [email protected] PM me or E-mail me with any offers.
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    Looked for a harddrive $25-$30 shipped.

    DEAD
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    Lakitu's Cardboard Box Case

    Well, I traded some old Nintendo Power magazines and some other nintendo stuff for an old e-machines computer(Sweet deal for me), and have always had an interest in making a cardboard box computer(I also got a bet with a friend that I can do it, she thinks I can't). Well, to prove her wrong...
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    What to use for on/off switch on cardboard box computer?

    I am recieving a crappy old computer tomorrow which I will be making into a cardboard box computer(It has a case, but it's gonna be a project). What would I use for the on/off switch? I was thinkin I could just connect the jumper that controls the on/off permanently, and use the power supply...
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    What would I need to make a Emulator Box?

    Alright, well I'm getting this old comptuer coming in(PIII 550 MHz I think, 64MB RAM which will be upgraded to about 256 prolly, PCI video card, 8GB HDD) which I would like to use as an emulator box for NES/SNES/Genesis/GBA. My plan is to have it use my room's TV as it's monitor, so what do I...
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    WTTF Socket 939 Motherboard/Processor combo

    Hey, Pretty much looking for a Motherboard and Processor combo, 939 socket. What I have to trade is an Abit NF7-S 2.0 motherboard, with a Mobile 2400+(haven't overclocked fully, but it's gotten to 2.4GHz so far). The NF7-S 2.0 also comes with a Thermalright SP-97 heatsink and a Thermalright...
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    All-Purpose *File* to MPEG convertor?

    I need some program to convert WMV and AVI's to MPEG...any good free ones out there? I couldn't find any on Doom9. Thanks for anyone's help!
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