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Hello, I have a GeForce 7800 GTX and I just re installed Windows for the first time in a while to try out some games that I cant play or play well in Linux. So, I install the OS and all is well. I install the latest nvidia driver from their web site (91.47) and configure it like I used...

Ok, I havent used Windows XP in a while and I want to try out some new games, so I was dowloading drivers for my hardware and I noticed that on the nvidia site, they list 2 possible drivers for my nForce 4 motherboard (Epox 9NPA+SLI). On is the nForce4 AMD/Intel X16 and one looks like a...

Hello, I am mostly a Linux user, but I got Windows XP home so I could try out some new games. I was reading some web sites to learn how to improve performance on my machine and one thing that was mentioned was to limit the amount of items that the security log watches so the machine is not...

Just need feedback on my situation. Currently, I have a GeForce 7800GTX 256 and I wanted to get another one for SLI, however, I was also looking at getting an SAPPHIRE RADEON X1900XT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102003) to replace the 7800. Will a second 7800...

Ok, I was wondering. I have read on some sites that D-Sub inputs offers better performance than DVI inputs. However, on other sites, I hear the opposite. What is the final verdict on this. If I use D-Sub, will I get better FPS is games over DVI? Also, does DVI offer a clearer image then D-Sub...

Ok, I said I would not overclock because of the dangers to the hardware, and here I am trying it out :-P. I have an AMD X2 4400 with the Thermalright SI-120 and a big ass fan on top. Stock settings, I sit at around 32 to 34c idle and under load about 38c to 40c. Now, I have been reading about...

Ok, I have the above mentioned card and idle the card is at 47c but when I play a game like Doom3 or UT2004, it jumps up to 69c - 70c. I was wanting to purchase a new HSF for the card. In the past, for my 6800, I picked up the Zalman VF700-Cu Ultra Quiet VGA Cooler but the specs for that card...

Ok, I just put together a really kick butt PC. It is an AMD X2 4400+ with the Epox 9NPA+Sli and 2 gigs of OCZ Ram with an ASUS GeForce 7800 GTX. Now typically I run in the Linux environment, but I wanted to see how Windows XP handled the new machine. So, I installed XP with SP2, all the...

Well, I got me new X2 up and running, however, I went to install my fav temp monitoring tool, Motherboard Monitor, and just discovered that its not supported or developed anymore and doesn't support my GA-K8NSC-939 board... Anyone have any ideas what I can use to monitor my temps...

Ok, I am getting into the X2 chip and have purchased a Gigabyte K8NSC-939 board becuase I still have a Geforce 6800 Ultra and needed the AGP. However, I want to start gearing up for a 7800 PCI-X, but I am not sure what Motherboard to go with. Give me some ideas as to what I should be lookng at...

I looked, but didn't see anyone post this. Finally, DOD Source released soon... http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=news&id=441

Ok, I am buying a Gigabyte GA-K8NSC-939 motherboard and according to the motherboard discription, it will handel DDR ram. I was wanting to buy some OCZ Technology - OCZ25332048EBDCPER2K ram at PC4200 DDR2, but will this work on that motherboard? Thanks!!! Joe

OK, I was wondering about the 4400+ X2 chip's PR rateing. According to the chips marking, its rated at 4400 mhz PR. The actual speed is 2.2 ghz, however, my 3400+ single core runs at 2.2 stock. How are they getting a 4400 PR rateing when the chip only runs at 2.2 ghz? Are they combining the...

Ok, I went on Pricewatch and picked up a new Gigabyte K8NSC-939 MB and an Athlon64 X2 4400+,939pin CPU. I got that motherboard because it still supports AGP and I didn't want to purchase a new video card. I already have a GeForce 6800 Ultra AGP. However, I noticed, after I purchaced the...

Ok, I know this is silly, but in the unlikely event that MS did release a version of MS Office or some other MS application for Linux, what Window Manager/ Desktop Environment would they standardize on. I choose KDE becuse its full of eye candy and MS likes eye candy. Rememebr, no WM/DE...

Ok, so I finished some work installing 2 Linux servers for a partner in Calif for their bus. and instead of paying me "Money", they bought me a new eVga GeForce 6800 Ultra 256 and a Antec Truecontrol 550w power supply. I got them installed and did some initial tests on it (Ran various...

I was wondering. I have the above mother board and an AMD64 3400 and I just noticed that the motherboard sensors don't give me the -5 and -12 volt readings. I have looked in the BIOS, and tried Motherboard Monitor and MBM just has 0 for both. The bios doesnt even list those voltages. Now if, for...

I have has some of this for about 2 years sitting in the garage and was wanting to replace my HS&F and wondered if it was still good to use. Does this stuff have a long shelf life or should I get some new stuff? Thanks!!!

Hey all, Just got a shiny new AMD Athlon 64 3400 and Asus K8V SE Deluxe motherboard and set it up. I have 2 sticks of D333 REG ECC 2700 DDR Ram using Samsung K4H560838E-TCB3 chips. When I put both sticks in, the system doesnt post. However, when I use only one stick of ram, it comes up and...

I'm getting a new motherboard (Asus K8V SE Deluxe) and it specifies what ram will work with it. Spicifically, it mentiones this ram as being compatable : Samsung DS K4H560838E-TCCC The Ram I currnetly have is Samsung DS K4H560838E-TCB3. Will my ram work with the new borad? Is the TCCC...

Man, buying a new motherboard can be a daunting thing. What happen to the days where this was all cut-n-dry. Anyway, I just got a shiny new AMD64-3400 and was looking around for a motherboard for it. Most of the sites I go to say that the Asus K8V SE Deluxe is a really good board for this...

I was wondering. I use Gentoo Linux (www.gentoo.org) and those who use it know well that it takes time (Lots of time) to get it the way you want it due to compiling and all. But once its up and running, it runs great. However, I also, from time to time like to install Windows so I can...