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I just went through a similar learning curve with installing ENBs, coincidentally I ended up with Sharpshooter as well after trying several. Couple things that may help you out: 1) ENB cannot be installed by Nexus Mod Manager. Or if it can, its a lot of extra work 2) You have to get...

Yeah I've been hunting out motherboard round-up type articles, and found a few that actually get into EUFI reviews/previews. Since I've skipped a few generations, this is my first time using EUFI so I'm sure I'll be impressed so long as it isn't junky/buggy. The UD5H seems to be a popular...

PREFACE I'm upgrading from a 2007-era system with a Q6600 on a Gigabyte P35 mobo. Typically I've bought/built a new computer every 4 years or so, with a video card refresh about halfway through. So my system, while upgraded, is showing its age and ready to be retired. I like to buy high-end...

OK done deal, parts ordered as shown above. Included $65 worth of combo discounts and only 2 rebates x $20. Some Bing CashBack sprinkled in, if all goes well. Also snagged Starcraft 2 for $45 and BC2 for $30. This guy is gonna be busy! Wish me luck.... Thanks guys!! :D

Okay guys thanks for sticking this long - I think you swayed me. mATX it is... $50+ wasn't worth it for SATA3 and extra pci ports. I did more reading up on the GD-05b and it just seems like a great case. Fairly quiet too (as much as can be with a 5850 lurking). I'm calling it final...

Yeah, I had figured that would be the situation with a lot of these. Not a big deal, and I can stash some extra wiring or the SSD there. Only running one 3.5" disk. ::sigh:: Then again, I could always go back to the mATX board and GD-05b I noticed the pic on newegg isn't right. The XFX...

Hmm - see that's why I was worried about mATX... especially with a longer 5850. Okay I talked to my buddy, he doesn't really have any concerns over fine-tuning the case size. I explained to him that it's basically a tower on its side and he was cool with it. It will indeed be on top of a...

And all of that fits comfortably (particularly the 5850)? I'm a little wary of assembling mATX, but it is cheaper while having a smaller footprint. I do sacrifice SATA 3 in the process. I'm still waiting to hear from him about the size issue. I might still go with the Agility 2 at...

Doesn't appear that any of the mATX cases have SATA 3.0. Maybe that isn't a huge deal... I just had it in my head that now is a good time to jump on board with those higher speed ports for the future. Probably going to stick with ATX and pick out a different case. Like I mentioned before...

Ah crapola, good catch. You actually saw that in the beginning, thus the mATX board choice. Let me grab a different case. And yeah, kinda came full circle with it. I was originally going to go 5850, but the GTX460 seems to run right with it (within a couple fps on benches). Would the...

Okay, meshing together all the suggestions. Here's where I'm at. Comments? Intel Core i5-760 + Windows 7 Home Premium both for $299.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437518.19-115-067 GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 $139...

Gotcha - thanks guys. Let me get a finalized list going...

I had a couple questions earlier on that may now get lost in the shuffle - any takers?

Yeah no kidding, I should make him do that just to spite his wife :D Oh well, whatever gets him a permission slip, right?

Okay, this would be kind of a higher-end version (X58, i7, 6GB) $484 - Intel i7 930 + Gigabyte X58A-UD3R Mobo $135 - G.Skill DDR3-1333 6GB(3x2GB) $290 - EVGA GTX 460 + Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit $145 - Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650W Psu + Samsung F3 1TB HDD ($135 AR) $100 -...

I'm wondering if going down to a 60gb OCZ drive or something would be worth it to spring for the i7 - X58 setup. As I understand it, I shouldn't have to venture into mATX territory, right? So long as I stick to a true ATX case. Getting a smaller case would be desirable only if it could...

Hey [H] build gurus... please work your magic! I'm building a computer for a friend. I've done some reading up to prepare, now time to get specifics. On to the questions... 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Mainly general use and gaming. They...

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Thanks I did see that. And this does fit into the category of Gamer/Highend HTPC . So the Lian-Li is a relevant choice, for sure. The guide doesn't go into too much more detail though than the example build. I'm really just gonna settle on a case, then worry more about the component...

Hmm, that's good to know as an option. I didn't consider going to two shorter cards with equivalent performance. Still, I prefer single-card systems and would hate to box him in, so to speak, from ever upgrading to a large card in the future. This guy isn't [H] or anything close. He's...

Thanks guys! This is helping me understand my choices. A true ATX compatible HTPC case should be able to fit just about all standard configurations right? Essentially, they appear to be mid-towers configured on their side. We're not talking about dual-GPU or even after-market CPU cooling...

Guys, I'm helping a buddy with a new build. Before I start picking out components, I need some assistance with finding a case. Please redirect me if I'm in the wrong forum (seems like the HTPC is more about the functionality of HTPC's) His wife demands that the computer must "lay down...

The lack of update to the notifications and perhaps the lock screen is the only thing bugging me at this point. I'd like to see more major refinements to the UI, but that's not Apple's style. Was kinda pissed at the exclusion of the 3G, but I plan to get the Iphone HD (or whatever it's...

What's the best way to see how bad the vdroop is? cpu-z? I have the same board, and my Q6600 doesn't seem to like anything over 3.15 Ghz. Note that I have a B3 stepping so I know it takes a lot more to get a little so my expectations are tempered. I've tried all the way up to 1.475v and it will...

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Let him get initiated into gaming the way we did back in the 80's. Not a super-deep game, and offers up plenty of challenge in later levels to last. Maybe Super Mario Galaxy if he's already somewhat accomplished at games.

I'm with this guy and the ones above him. It's very frustrating getting excited for a supposed AAA game on release day, only to find out there's some glitchy conflict that keeps you from just jumping in and enjoying the title. Then you have to wait for the dev to patch the game or, with...

Heck I'd be happy with SimCity 4 re-done on a new engine. Update the graphics and allow a lot more modding flexibility and the game could live on forever. Hmm I guess that would actually be quite an effort. But the point remains, it saddens me that this is where we are at.

Pretty simple - it's been a while since SimCity 4 came out. Are they working on another one or what? I did some basic searching but didn't find anything other than rumors about a potential SimCity 5. Maybe someone on here knows more? I know SimCity Societies and Cities XL have come and gone...

Gave the demo a shot last night. Still fairly fun, even though the early stages are so relatively tame. While the graphics update definitely looked nice, after a while the simplicity of the levels and the geometry starts to remind you of the age. While over the years, we've become...

Yeah I understand the rationale is usually 'more is better', especially with RPG's. But it's like the other guy said, as you get older, generally you're gonna have less and less free time. Heck I was actually laid off over the summer and mainly sitting at home all day and it still took me a...

Yeah I'm wondering when we'll actually hear more about BF3. Supposedly it's been in development alongside BC2, but I'm worried that they're taking a wait and see approach and that's it's a long ways off.

The early impressions have all seemed to be very positive, and better than I expected. Enough that I'll consider picking it up when a good deal comes around. I have plenty to play meanwhile. I feel like I got burned with Red Steel 1 @ $50, but I'll give it another shot because I know this...

This. My girlfriend who normally balks at my gaming habits got sucked into this one quickly. Kept asking me to play it all the time. Even pushed to go for all the star coins. It was quite fascinating to see her so hooked on gaming all of a sudden. I would like to see her give Mario...

Has anyone timed the difference and put numbers to all this? For example is it Nvidia - 20 sec, ATI - 60 sec or more like Nvidia -20 sec, ATI - 30 sec? I have yet to try the game yet so I'm curious

It was at CompUSA for $260 - 12.5% BCB. Then they quickchanged the price to $270 and somewhere along the way my BCB didn't work. I guess I still came out okay @ $270, as the card runs great. Although there was some shadyness with the warranty info, but a lot of people got the cards at ~$230

I enjoyed the Witcher but it was a bit too long for me. But then I'm not a huge RPG guy. I will say I love the developer though, they seem to have a good attitude and like-mindedness with the fans.

Hmm I may have to do a Crysis reinstall sometime soon. Bet there are some cool mods out there too nowadays.

That's good to know. I do game at 1920x1200 when possible (was starting to drop to 16x10 for newer games) so I feel like the 5850 will give my system enough legs to last another, say 1.5-2 years. Generally, I upgrade systems on about a 4 year cycle with a video card refresh about 2 years in...

I just finally got a 5850 to replace an 8800 GTX. Jury is still out as I'm still cranking through some less demanding games, but I expect it will last me a while. Surprised to see the 5850 is actually a smaller card. I have a Q6600 B3 by the way - running at 3.15 GHz. Hoping that doesn't...

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