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My budget is going to be around $500-$600 dollars.
I was really thinking the 680 4gb instead of 2gb but I'm not quite sure if I am going to need the extra ram. I use two monitors but only one for gaming at 1440x900. I play DayZ, Battlefield 3, and other latest games and whatever is coming out. (Battlefield 4 etc).
Because I need to get a new quality PSU I don't know if I will be able to afford a 680 4gb or a 2gb. I was looking at the Radeon 7970 and was wondering what would be the difference besides I will be saving money. Same with the 660ti which I heard you could overclock it to have the same performance as the 680. (Is that true?) And what would be the big difference of getting a 670 4gb or 2gb opposed to the 680?
I could really use some help on making my decision. Right now here are my specifications-
Windows 7 64 bit
500gb HD + 200 Gb external
700w psu ModxStreamPro
Phenom ii x2 960t Quad Core overclocked @ 3.2 ghz
Sapphire Hd Radeon 6850 1gb edition (have two but crossfire has too many glitches and performance issues)
Asus m5 a99x mobo
So I have a client who has a 660ti P/N: 02G-P4-3660-BR, and he also has a 660ti P/N: 03g-p4-3661-kr
One is the 2GB version and one is the 3GB version. Is he able to use both of these together? Or Not possible since they don't both have 2GB or 3GB?
Well I might get a 660ti soon and I was wondering will a 660ti fit fine on my motherboard and my build?
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 3.50GHz 49 ?C
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
16.0 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B75M-D3H (Intel Core i7-3770K CPU @ 3.50GHz) 28 ?C
VE247 ([email protected])
HP S2031 ([email protected])
1023MB GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Undefined) 60 ?C
Hard Drives
932GB Western Digital WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 (SATA) 30 ?C
Optical Drives
ATAPI iHAS124 C
Realtek High Definition Audio
Case: Phantom 410
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I know quite a few people are looking for a new video card, and the EVGA Superclocked GTX 660Ti 3GB card is an absolute beast. I normally don't post anything like this, but I feel this card for less than $300 is a steal. If it doesn't belong here, or if it is against forum rules, I apologize, and feel free to "moderate" it.
Here it is: Newegg.com - EVGA SuperClocked+ 03G-P4-3663-KR GeForce GTX 660 Ti 3GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
If you figure in the 15% off and the $20 MIR, that comes to about $268.99. Definitely the cheapest this card has ever been!
That is a real good price! You gonna grab one Kelly?3 more replies
I have this setup right now and am needing a card.
Windows 7 Pro
(2)-ASUS VS248H-P Black 24" Monitor
[COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]CORSAIR[/COLOR][/COLOR] Hydro Series H60 (CWCH60) Liquid CPU Cooler
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Z77 Intel Motherboard
Kingston Hyper X Blu 16GB
Intel Xeon E3-1245 V2 Ivy Bridge
High Current Pro HCP-750 750W Certified 80 PLUS GOLD
SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 2.5" 256GB [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]Solid [COLOR=blue !important]State [/COLOR][COLOR=blue !important]Drive[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
3 -2TB Western Digital Black HDD
Rosewill 3.0 3.5 Internal Card Reader
1 Asus Blu Ray Burner 1 Plextor DVD Burner
I do extensive video editing and my software uses the GPU (Sony Vegas Pro 12). I also need a good one because when I edit I use a large screen for playback and the GTX460 I use now does a kind of lousy job for all of this. HD is a tough cookie to work with but it is so much nicer with the CPU I have now it is amazing. Most people game as I do not. Does it really make a difference if I have an [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]intel[/COLOR][/COLOR] setup to go with an Nvidia card? Anyone care to express their thoughts on this? Remember, I don't game. Thanks.
No replies, wow. Anyway I have since purchased a 7870 only to have many problems with it. I was wondering now if the better deal would be a GTX 670 for $319 or a GTX 660Ti for $239. Anyone care to comment?
Hi guys
recently my msi 660ti stopped working all im getting when i boot up is a screen 800x600 resolution be4 that it was working fine the past 2 years i tried to uninstall the driver from add/remove and from device manager and get the latest one didn't work i reinstalled the windows and reset the bios to default just to make sure every thing is normal i downloaded drivers again and made sure it's the one for my graphic card still the same problem 800x600 resolution i toke the graphic card put it in another computer same problem 800x600 resolution, when i go to device manager i get the build in graphic card working and error on msi 660ti says this device have a hardware problem, i hop u guys can help me out with this problem.
You have tried installing this one? Drivers | GeForce When installing pick custom then clean.2 more replies
Hi, i think i may have a possible doa video card, or possibly a conflicting motherboard. I just bought an EVGA GTX660Ti and planned on replacing my aging EVGA 460GTX. My current specs are as follows:
600w sli ready-------------Powersupply
MSI 990FXA-GD80 -------motherboard
AMD FX 4100 quad core (3.8ghz) AM3+ ---CPU
16gb Gskill ddr3 1333mhz -------RAM
2xSata dvd drives
6x120mm case fans
1 pci soundblaster x-fi xtreme music sound card
2x 1TB sata hard drives one with a small fanned cooler
EVGA Geforce 460 GTX
The above system works great and has until i tried sticking the new 660ti in it. After installing it i got no video not even through the post which made it impossible to reach even bios. After many failed attempts i ended up taking the 660 back out and put back in my 460. The pc booted up like normal no problems. I then updated the motherboard bios to the most recent, 11.13 if i remember right. I did this thinking maybe the bios wasn't up to date enough to recognize the card. Wrong, even with updating the bios and the chipset for the motherboard the new EVGA 660 refused to give me any kind of video signal to my monitor.
I was stumped, right off i was thinking i got a dead card. I've been building systems for over 10 years now and never got a dud video card like this. I removed all old drivers and then proceeded to insert both the new and old card into the 2, x16, slots the board houses and hooked power to both of them. I had the 460 hook to my monitor because... Read more
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Removed GT 730 from a brand new XPS8900, inserted GTX 660TI and there is not output from the card. HDMI and DVI. HAve two cards both exhibit the same no video output. XPS 460 watt supply has the two extra 6 pin power plugs that are needed by the 660ti. System power on, fans run, but no video?
Any magic in the BIOS to get this card to display video output?
Spent many hours on phone today with Dell to no avail..they couldnt even tell me if it was compatible or a valid solution?
Any Ideas, Help
HI all i have a pny geforce gtx 660ti with the latest nvidia drivers and when i'm watching videos with netflix app on windows 8.1, I will drag the app to my high def TV and watch them there, as soon as i'm done watching and i close the app my main monitor will flicker briefly and once that is done it will not do it again till i watch another show on my HDTV. Any reason why this would happen and is it anything to worry about?
Anyone ??????3 more replies
I have an ASUS GTX 660Ti and the last three NVidia driver updates have caused me to experience problems that made me rollback the driver. A few minutes ago my screen went white and then the monitor told me it lost the signal from the display port cable and turned off. I did a cold reboot and everything looks like it is working again.
Should I plan on getting a new video card soon or cold something else be causing these strange problems? This was an expensive card and I don't want to trash it yet.
I've had alot of issues my self last few years with graphic cards and motherboards from Asus, would recommend you switch to something else like MSI.
But then again, have you tried the Beta drivers from Asus? That does actually "sometimes" work ^^
Well im looking to upgrade my computer... I dont know what to do though. I want something to make it perform nicer and quicker. What i have now is:
533 front side bus
WesternDigital 40G ATA 100 Hard Drive
32MB SIS 650 4x AGP Video Card
52x CD ROM/DVD
1.44MB Floppy Drive
ATX Case w/ 300 watts
(2 USB ports in the front)
56k V.90 Fax Modem
32 Bit Sound Card
10/100 ethernet Card
Any suggestions???
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Okay so my company needs to have way to connect a couple of user from the road and home. right now we are just using remote desktop. we need something better. we are probably going to get a t-1 line but i think i need something a little faster. what are options? also i am stuck with either terminal server or VPN. just wanted to know some pros and cons all our software will work with terminal server. we will only have about 10 use that need to connect and more than likely no more than 3 at one time. also i think we might go VOIP in the near future. we have a pri line for our phones right now and use all 23 lines for voice. about 45 people in the office right now.
Thanks for helping i am not that happy with our computer it company we have now and don't completely trust them
I am wondering which video card is better for gaming: Nvidia Geforce 7600GT or ATi Radeon X1600 pro (both 256mb DDR3) What is your choice?
Hi and Welcome to Techspot!!
The 7600GT wins easily. It will outperform the X1600PRO.
Regards :wave:
Just wondered if anyone had any pointers really i am trying the 32bit version of 7 on my laptop i have been pottering around on it since i got it last week, most things i use installed so far work fine and tbh i am impressed up to this point.
However and here's the question the only pc i have running Vista is my main gaming rig which runs Vista 64-Bit and i was wondering weather its worth getting rid of that to run Windows 7 64bit instead, i had a look around google to see if i could get an idea but not had much look really was just wondering what anyone thought
Oh and i not really bothed about duel booting.
I will note the spec's down of my main rig incase anyone is aware od any issues
24inch Monitor (had to res issues in beta with this)
Q9450 @3.20Ghz
4GB Mem
2x 9800GX2 in Quad SLI
Creative Soundblaster X FI Sound Card (on a side note this has NEVER run right on Vista with quad sli on it pops crackes and drags on the FPS)
2x 750GB Drives in Raid-0
Thanks for any help
Hi Vapo, Welcome to forum,
I would hold onto Vista for the simple reason Windows Seven is a RC and you will not be able to upgrade from it once the RTM is out. No matter what, you'll have to revert back to vista or buy windows seven and do a Clean ReInstall. If anything, I would install a fresh copy of the 64 bit in place of the 32 bit Seven just to test it.
It seems many people aren't planning ahead far enough or don't realize they won't be able to keep a fully working RC on there PC. According to ms, user's will not be able to use a RTM license key or upgrade to RTM from the RC. A clean install is in everybody's future.
Hello everyone, my name is Kyle. Apparently I am quite new to this forum, I just thought I'd introduce myself. Anyways.
Here's my deal. I am a freshmen in college at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have built my own desktop rig and am quite familiar with the components and functionality of computers, but I have a new venture: I need a laptop for school.
After a lot of reviewing and reading, I have come to like the Dell Inspiron 13 notebook. It seems like it can do what I need it to. This is what I want from my laptop:
> I hate lag, and RAM issues, so lotsa RAM.
> I need this for internet, I have a linksys wireless N (WRT160N) router, so a compatible notebook chipset would be quite desirable.
> I want to play some casual games, but I don't think I'll try for much FPS games or very graphically demanding games.
> As an engineering student, I will be needing to use AutoCAD.
> Price isn't so much of an issue, I just want it to last.
> I want long battery life and an efficient, cooler processor that won't overheat.
On Dell's website, they can configure the Dell Inspiron 13 between these options:
Intel Core 2 Duo T5800
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200
*The T3200 and the T5800 are right out because of the 65nm chips and their inefficiency. I was leaning towards either the 8100 or the 8300. The 8300 costs $50 more for 300mhz more. Is it worth it? Will it run much hotter... Read more
If you think you will want XP, go to the For Office > Small & Medium Business section of the Dell website where you can still get XP on some Vostro and Latitude models.
Note that if you buy a laptop with Vista and later decide on XP, you may not be able to find drivers, depending on the laptop model (my son experienced this with a Gateway laptop that now has no wireless or sound capability).
Here lies my dilemma
On one hand if I use XP I get 5.1 Surround sound when listening to online radio or watching dvd's.
On the other hand I love the speed of vista and the overall way it works, it is very nice operating system but when I use 5.1 mode I get the weirdest sound on xfi and a microphone that echo's inside games that use voip and other sound recording/morphing apps.
To better explain this I have an altec lansing 251B 5.1 surround sound setup which sounds fantastic when played thru XP x86 when combined with my XFI extreme music. When I use this great audio setup in vista I sometimes am lucky to get full 5.1 surround sound in certain apps and movies or radio stations.
Whats weird about this is, my audio normally comes out of my center and my left channels which produces a roll your eyes upsetting left fade effect.
I just dumped vista and installed XP, but I really want to use vista however I don't understand why or even how to fix 5.1 with XFI in vista. Some help would be much appreciated, because man do I notice the difference of slowness in xp now that I am back to using it. I'd prefer to use vista if I can get my 5.1 to work properly
There must be some trick with XFI and the audio control panel or even the creative panel application which I don't mind installing should I need to in order to fix it.
In vista my apps and system just responded faster and my sata transferred at 60-65mb on file copies.
Hi 08Roush- Your problem sounds like a driver issue. If you have installed the latest driver/s for your setup, there may in fact be a compatibility problem with the 64 bit OS. Posting your specific hardware here might aid further in trouble shooting. Here are a couple links I found that may help you also:
New Vista X-Fi drivers restore Dolby Digital, DTS decoding - The Tech Report
Windows Vista Help: Hardware and drivers
Firstly: Yes--I'm aware that there's not a single "best" AV out there. And I know that no AV will protect anyone 100% of the time. I know common sense is the best tool, etc; I've read quietman7's posts and the guide (http://www.sans.org/reading_room/whitepapers/commerical/choosing-anti-virus-software_784).
Anyway, I would just like to hear some opinions for choosing an AV based on my current rundown. I've done prior research, so I know the basic gists of most AV programs. Here goes:
I am deciding on an AV for 64-bit Windows 7. I share a nice, new desktop computer with my two brothers. Being young and addicted to the web, the lot of us are not prone to be the safest internet surfers/users in the world, but at the same time none of us are terribly gullible or lacking in common sense, so we won't go around clicking and downloading anything that will likely harm the computer. (Actually, to be honest, I'm a relatively safe surfer, but I cannot always control my brothers.) My brothers game from time to time, so I'd prefer something that's light on the system and that's not a huge resource hog (I hear Kaspersky is pretty heavy). However, I don't necessarily want to give up better security for size/weight of the AV. Also, price isn't my primary concern (I'm willing to pay for quality), although it'd be nice to opt for something cheaper. Also, I'm already using comodo firewall + malwarebytes (free vers... Read more
My personal choice is NOD32 Anti-Virus if choosing a paid for program as it leaves a small footprint. That means it is not intrusive and does not utilize a lot of system resources.I recommend taking advantage of the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Pro) Protection Module in the full version which uses advanced heuristic scanning technology to monitor your system and provide real-time protection to prevent the installation of most new malware. This technology runs at startup where it monitors every process and helps stop malicious processes before they can infect your computer. Keep in mind that this feature does not guarantee something will not slip through as no product can detect and prevent every type of malware. The database that defines the heuristics is updated as often as there is something to add to it. Also keep in mind that Malwarebytes does not act as a real-time protection scanner for every file like an anti-virus program so it is intended to be a supplement, not a substitute. Enabling the Protection Module feature requires registration and purchase of a license key that includes free lifetime upgrades and support. After activation, Malwarebytes can be set to update itself and schedule scans automatically on a daily basis. The Protection Module is not intrusive as the program utilizes few system resources and should not conflict with other scanners or anti-virus programs. If any conflicts between Malwarebytes and another security program are reported, suggested solution... Read more21 more replies
I'm building a pc from scratch for gaming and Photoshop and I need to decide between rather to order the I7-3770K from a friend from the U.S in late May with a discount that he has from Intel for just 169$+shipping. Or wait for my uncle to arrive from China in July and he can bring me I7-4770K or i5-4670K (they will probably be corresponding price). So I need to decide between i5-4670K (227$) and i7-3770K.(169$)
Will the i5-4670K be better then i7-3770K? What do you recommend to buy?
What about the Z78 boards and new chipset will they be better then the current?
In June there will be cheap mobos or only hi-end?
The 3770K should still be betther than the unreleased i5 part. However, that price you're getting it at ($169??) seems too good to be true. You might be getting ripped off.
If you can wait, I'd wait until Haswell is launched to see what happens.
Hi! I've been looking around the inter-webs to decide on a new AMD CPU for my computer. I currently own a AMD Athlon II x4 640 processor and wanting to upgrade it a bit. Is the Phenom x4 965 or 970 a worthy upgrade? Also are there any other processor that would give me a bigger bang for the buck?
Thanks in advance!
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I'm in the market for a new computer and I'm seeking some advice to help me decide between 2 good deals I've come across. Here's what I'm looking at:
AMD Athlon II 635 (2.9GHz) Quad-Core, 6GB DDR3, 1TB SATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM), Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics
AMD Phenom II 945 (3.0GHz) Quad-Core, 8GB Memory DDR2, 1TB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM), Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3100 graphics
Both systems are $600, run Windows 7 Home Premium, and seem otherwise pretty similar, I'm already planning on adding a graphics card and better power supply.
So it's pretty clear both have pros and cons. Athlon II 635 vs Phenom II 945, 6GB DDR3 vs 8GB DDR2, 5400rpm vs 7200rpm drive, and the integrated graphics cards (from what I can tell the 3100 has been around for a long time, too long?)
Thanks for any advice, or even better finds for $600.
1) I take it then you have no interest in building your own system?
2) what will you use it for?
3) The DDR2 alone eliminates that one
I'm from Australia and have limited amount of money to spend on a new system. I am thinking about an :
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ processor
ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NForce 4 Ultra
I need memory and a case, as I already have a graphics card, harddrive, monitor, sound card, speaker etc. I will use this computer for multi-tasking (minimal gaming and no draining programs like video editing etc). But I have a few questions first:
1. I need a cheap case, how much power will I need for the PSU: 300w, 350w, 400w or more?
2. With memory, will I need DDR ram?
3. Is the only difference between the NForce Ultra and SLI the extra PCI-Ex slot?
Thanks in advance,
I have just built a 64 bit system using a 450watt psu and it works, howerver, i reccomend u get the most powerful psu u can afford.
With memmory, get the best u can afford as the quicker the memmory the better.
Sli allows u to use 2 graphics card together however, they must be identical for it to work.
Lastly, as the 64bit tech is still new there are a few compatability issues. For example, the system that i built, the disk that came with the mobo is absolutely useless as it wont run the installer program at all. Ive downloaded the drivers but some work and some dont (sata is useless at the mo).
I have a dell vostro 200, which came with the FoxConn G33M02 mobo, and a 300w PSU. I have upgraded the CPU to the Intel Wolfdale E8200, dual core @ 2.66 GHz. My ram is kinda screwy, for a total of 3gb I have 2x 512mb @ 333 MHz and 1x 2048mb @400 MHz. I plan to upgrade the ram, but ddr2 ram is crazy expensive for some reason. Right now upgrading the PSU or ram is out of the question, I just need a video card to play some relatively basic games. Like Prime World from Nival, and once I buy it Guild Wars 2, also Diablo 3.
U do not have enough psu to udgrade video card.
I have a Radeon HD 5450 "silent" card in my build at the moment and my WEI is pathetic an d looks to be a graphics hold up.
Now I am not graphic savvy and have an idea that Radeon is better than NVidia or so my son tells me they are but am not planning on a lot of gaming just the usual flight / submarine sims and don't want to go spending squillions on a card that I would not be getting the use out of except for what I said and perhaps enhancing the screen.
Perhaps if I had a reasonable one I could be tempted into some of that fancy graphic stuff for sigs etc
So what brand and what sort of specs would I be looking for please?
What's your budget? Maybe list a high and low dollar amount so we have a range.
Ati is rolling out their 7xxx series and there are already some good deals available for the 6xxx series cards. Maximum PC lists my card (the 6870) as the best budget card on their list.
Maximum PC | XFX Radeon HD 6870 Review
(Ignore the price they have listed. I paid about $220 a year ago and with rebate they are now in the $170 range and still falling.)
Newegg.com - XFX Double D HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
If you want to compare it to pricier stuff, here is the whole works:
Best of the Best - Maximum PC-approved hardware and components for your rig building needs | Maximum PC
A list of of the exact games you'll be playing could help further fine-tune recommendations.
I should also mention that with the ongoing video card war still hot, Nvidia has some good deals, too.
Hi, I just recently ordered parts from Tigerdirect to build my own computer
Intel Core i7-920 2.66Ghz 8M LGA1366 CPU
Corsair XMS 6144MB PC12800 DDR3 1600MHz (3x2048)
EVGA X58 SLI Intel X58 Socket LGA1366 Motherboard
EVGA GeForce GTX 275 FTW 896MB PCIe w/Dual Link
WD Caviar 500GB Serial ATA HD 7200/32MB/SATA-3G
Ultra LSP750 750w Power Supply
NZXT Tempest Blk ATX Mid Tower Case
I was wondering which 64-bit OS to use with this brand new computer that i ordered today
Vista 64-bit? or XP 64-bit? or Windows 7 RC? I need help!
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I've always used McAfee but everybody keeps telling me to stay away from it so I decided I'd follow their advice, but I kind of need a new AV. Couldn't get used to MSE, so I'm thinking either MBAM, Avira or Kaspersky. What do you guys think?
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Getting ready to upgrade me and my girlfriends video cards this weekend and in an effort to avoid the ever so popular 15% restocking fees I was wondering which drivers are less botched up on Windows 7 64-bit at present?
We both have 9600 GT's (G94) at the moment but I'm leaning towards ATI since we just upgraded our motherboards and it has the 780G chipset. No intrest in hybrid crossfire, just vaguely remember hearing nvidia and ATi don't mesh well together. Not rulling out Nvidia all together on that alone though.
The 9600GT's we have are both 512 DDR3 with cheap stock reference coolers. From what I heard it's better to have a higher amount (1GB) of slower (DDR2) memory with larger monitors than less (512mb) of faster (DDR3) memory. Is this true?
Here's the two cards Im looking at,
SPARKLE Calibre Series 9600GT:
Newegg.com - SPARKLE Calibre Series P960GGBOX GeForce 9600 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
MSI Radeon HD 4850:
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-T2D512 Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
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Can I please get information on what files to keep and which to delete here is my HiJackthis report:
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Hassan\Desktop\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe"
O4 - HKLM... Read more
Hey, I don't know if upgrading my graphics card will help with my slight lag on Skyrim and other games, my specs are:
CPU: QuadCore Intel Core i5-2400, 3.3 GHz
Motherboard: Pegatron 2AC2
Ram: 6GB DDR3
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT 1GB
Would an upgrade of my graphics card help?
If so could you point me to a good one that will work with me and not be over $130ish. Thanks.
PS: If the card you wnt to point me to is over my price limit check http://www.memoryexpress.com/ !
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For those that are good with computer specs (unlike myself), I need some help deciding which one of these laptops to get. I'm trying to decide between the 2 below.
I am looking to be able to play League of Legends, CoD4, and DayZ on med-high settings with a FPS of around 40+
Will these be able to do what I want them to? If not, I'd like some recommendations that max at around $900, If so, which one would be better? (I'd like to be able to have a computer that will last a little while).
Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
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To all the laptop users that try to save space on your laptop.... what softwares do you replace so that you could save space ?
Im using an hp mini 1035nr
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Hi Photo people
Just looking for upgrade from my FinePix F30 as xD card isn't making anymore.
I am looking for new camera. I would like to use camera to use in safari, but in digital compact.
Compared to lots of camera, I quite like Lumix TZ40.
16 megapixel
20x zoom
Wifi and gps
Panorama mode
is that your budget ? £250
you would need to have a long zoom for safari , and that camera with a 20x zoom of 24mm x 480mm
should be OK, as it provides a long zoom and high ISO _ BUT Quality maybe worth seeing a review
then you need a good ISO range and speed , which again you have a good range -
HOWEVER, it will depend on the sort of quality using the camera at the extremes of zoom and higher ISO actually produce
I quite like http://www.steves-digicams.com/ and also http://www.dpreview.com/ for camera reviews
But they do not appear to have any reviews available
in the US the TM40 is known as the ZS30 - I think, going by the ephotozine site
and this site does have a review
Review here
preview review
Having trouble deciding which card to buy. What is the better deal?
Basically I just want to use my computer to record TV shows and learn how to burn them to CDs.
Is the 2 bits difference in processors that big of a deal?
I am interested in reading your opinions.
Leadtek PCI TV/FM Tuner Card, REMOTE, Model "TV2000XP/EXPERT" -RETAIL $53
Video/Audio Decorder: CX2388X(10 bit)
TV Tuner: Not Specified
Interface: PCI
Ports In: TV In+FM In+S-Video/Audio In+Remote Receiver In
Ports Out: Not Specified
Remote Control: IR Remote Control
Accessories: Remote Control, Remote Receiver, 2 Cables, 4 CD, Manual
Supported OS: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE
Leadtek PCI TV/FM Tuner Card, REMOTE, Model "TV2000XP DELUXE" -RETAIL $56
Video/Audio Decoder: Fusion 878A(8 bit)
TV Tuner: Not Specified
Interface: PCI
Ports In: RF TV&FM signal Inputs+I/R sensor+Video(S-Video&RCA) Input+Audio Input
Ports Out: Audio Output
Remote Control: Remote control
Accessories: Remote Control,Remote Receiver, 3 Cables, 3 CD, Manual
Supported OS: Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
LEADTEK PCI TV/FM Tuner Card, Model "TV2000 XP" -RETAIL $36
Video/Audio Decoder: Conexant 878A(8-bit)
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Interface: PCI
Ports In: RF TV In+FM In+S-Video In
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Remote Control: N/A
Accessories: 3 Cables, 1 CD, Manual
Supported OS: Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
Hi all. I am not trying to start a fight. So here it goes.
My 5 yr old Dell XPS 540 (I used for video editing, rendering, photoshop, etc.) died. Thanks to TSG (this web site) I was able to determine it was the mobo. So now do I purchase a XPS 8700 (http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8700/pd?oc=fdcwgx312w7&model_id=xps-8700) or build the following...
Mobo - GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD7 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard
RAM - Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2KIT8G3D1609DS1S00
Case - Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
PSU - CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply & New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
Graphics Card - GIGABYTE GV-R777OC-2GI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card
If I build the above I will take the DVD, card reader and the 1TB WD Blk HDD from the 540 and install in the build. By doing this I keep my costs around $800... the XPS-8700 is $850.
ALSO, if I build, I have a few questions...
(1) are the above parts compatible?
(2) do I buy a SSD as my master HD and my WD Blk as my slave?
(3) buy another WD Blk HDD and setup a RAID 0 to get a speed bump or
(4) just put my current HDD in and reformat?
Other thoughts...
* I like the Gigabyte board as it ha... Read more
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I need a computer fairly soon, and it needs to be like so:
Price of 1500$, the less, the better.
As powerful as possible, will be for multimedia and gaming.
Needs to be a laptop.
I found the ASUS K53SV-A1, and I think it is decent, but Im not sure if i can get better for the money. I had it out to 1,430 including an external hard drive with these specs:
- 15.6 HD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1366x768) Super Clear Glare Type Screen
- ASUS Zero Bright Dot (ZBD) 30 Day Pixel Guarantee - (Included on ASUS Standard NON-Upgraded Displays)
- 2nd Generation Intel® Core i7-2720QM, 2.2-3.3GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache)
- Stock OEM Thermal Compound ( IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU Provided FREE with Processor Upgrade!)
- nVidia GT 540M 1024MB PCI-Express GDDR3 DX11 with Optimus Technology
- No Video Adapter
- 8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (2x4GB)
- Standard Finish
- - 1,000GB (1TB) 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 3GB/s)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive w/ Software--
- External Aluminum USB 3.0 500GB 5400RPM 2.5" SATA Hard Drive
That includes the external hard drive as well, just FYI
OK, I'm finally going to get my laptop, probably next weekend. Just a few minutes ago, I was looking at two at FutureShop. I was deciding between a Toshiba and a Compaq. Now the Compaq looks a hell of a lot better, it has slightly better specs and comes with more software installed. So, I wanted to get that one, but the guy there tells me that the Compaq laptops are very fragile and that he's always having to repair Compaqs. So I just wanted to see what some other people thought about the Compaqs. Can anyone give me some advice?
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the specs of my computer are
2.8 ghz p4
asus p800s
audigy 2
visiontek 9600 128 mb
wd 80 gb 7200 rpm
samsung cd- rw
kingston 512 mb hyper x
i wanted to know wat are the best upgrades i can get for about 350
i was thinking
thermaltake spark 7+ xaser edition 25.00
sapphire 9800 pro 128 210.00
nec dvd-rw 90.00
vantec neus fan controller 20.00
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Hey everyone, just trying to get some finality to my new computer build here and I wanted some opinions on cases. After much research and the like, I have settled on, http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-144&depa=0.
As far as the power supply, which one of the next two would you guys help recommend, http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-922&depa=0, this is the one I really want or, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-924&depa=0.
Now as far as the case, I chose that for its big size and room to work on the mobo if need be and since I won't be doing any oc'ing at all heat won't be much trouble there. But does the case look like it can take a couple of extra fans such as, http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-129-230&depa=0. Lemme know guys and I'll take steps to try and get something that will remain COOL at all times if this case doesn't meet your par. Thanks.
Never can afford an aluminium case but $120 is a lot of bread for a box.
The case is not much different from my top one costing £45 or $75 but at leat it got a LCD panel with temperature probes into CPU, mobo and the video card with the day and time information, moving CD and hard disk graphics. It came with a 400watt psu too. In the past I have never spend more than £25 on an ATX case but two weeks ago I paid £35 for box because it has 5x5.25" bays which is ideal for disk copying work..
Hey everyone I need help deciding on a new mobo, processor, memory and video card. I very frequently go to NewEgg.com so anything there is cool with me. I had originally planned on, http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-478&depa=0, for the mobo.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-128-188&depa=0, for the video card.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-418&depa=0, for the processor.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-144-507&depa=0, for the memory (times 2).
Are these choices adequate for an nice system? I have exactly $450 to spend so if anyone could help me put together something a little faster and cheaper that woulc rock. Also I do not plan to overclock this new computer so those mobile processors are not an option. I have always trusted nVidia graphics cards so I would like to stay with that especially since I heard that ATI cards are sometime not compatible with most games. As for the memory I know that 3200 would be better than the 2700 so if anyone could help me look for something faster that could rock too.
I would like nothing better than an 3200+ processor but don't really have the cash for a new one, and since refurbished ones do not come with a warranty (or the OEM ones too) and I don't have any extra cash I really need a new one. Thanks everyone and I hope to finally get me dream computer built and running like a charm with your h... Read more
One quick question though. If I bought something like,http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-150&depa=0, could I use that integrated GeForce 4 MX on board video instead of the video card I really want? Could I play Neverwinter Nights in all it's visual glory and still be able to play awesome games in the future with the on board video? Thanks.
Hey Guys it me again with yet one more question to the guru's who have helped me build this awesome computer in my signature. I need to get the right kind of memory for the mobo and processor in my sig, the only problem I have is the Processor is 333Mhz FSB and I would like DDR400 (which my mobo supports) installed. Does the Processor FSB matter in terms of memory? I am looking at, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-424&depa=0, is this good memory? If anyone has any suggestions, please write them down. Thanks again guys and gals.
As long as the memory is as fast or faster then your CPU FSB you will be fine. With motherboards that use NForce chipsets its best to have the memory syncronized with the CPU for best performance - you can lower the speed of PC3200 to 333Mhz in the BIOS on quality motherboards. PC3200 would also allow better overclocking of your CPU's FSB as its designed to run at 400Mhz already.
The RAM is selcted is ok, but not the best - it has a latency of 3, whereas really good ram has lower latencies like 2.5. If you want really good RAM check of Corsair twin sets for Dual-Channel.
my friend wants me to fix his computer. Yesterday when I first played with it, it started up until it got to the Windows XP Professional logo, then it rebooted everytime. So i decided to try and format it. Today I brought my disk from home, and it inspects all the configurations fine, but when i choose format using NTFS it says "Setup was unable to format the partition. The disk may be damaged. Make sure the drive is switched on and properly connected." I'm sure the drive is connected fine, because i dont think he would ever open it himself and look. But i did open it and everything looks fine to me. I also tried to format with the NTFS (Quick), and the same thing. I told him that his drive is probably crashed. Its a Pentium 2, Gateway 2000, not sure of the specs, but when the computer starts it says:
0640K System RAM passed
0095K Extended RAM passed
0512k Cache SRAM Passed
While formating there is 6,142MB (6GB) free. And thats all thec computer has is 6 GB of memory. I told him that it would be better if you bought a new computer. So what do you guys think? This computer dead? or just needs a new HDD?
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Which one guys, take into consideration this will be a computer used for school. Taking notes, maybe some photo editing. I can get a stick of 512 ram for around $50 CAD.
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I am finally updgrading from my 700Mhz Celeron. Here is what i have narrowed the choices down to:
AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Intel Pentium D 805 Smithfield
They are about the same price, but the 3400+ comes with a free mobo so it is actually $50 cheaper. The Intel is dual-core, Athlon single. Intel is 2.66GHz, Athlon is 2.4GHz. Intel is 533MHz FSB, Athlon is 800Mhz FSB.
Seems like a toss-up to me, any undiscriminating suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks
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I have an Advent 7026 laptop (Pentium 2GHz processor on Gericom m/board) with 2 x 256MB DDR SDRAM (PC2100) I'd like to upgrade to 1GB.
If I were to buy a single 1 GB card could I then add another card of different size in the other slot at a later date, or do both slots have to be the same.
Also, my current RAM is PC2100, how can I find out waht's the highest speed of RAM that the computer would benefit from and what happens if the RAM is too fast for the rest of the system?
I've tried the 'Crucial Memory' site for information but my laptop isn't on there.
Thanks in advance.
There is a UK Crucial site and while it had Adventg, not the right model.
It appears 2100 is what you can have:
I'm trying to decide on a Athlon 64 X2 (AM2), but I really can't figure out which one will work better. It's primary function will be gaming. Which one of these would be the better choice?
I noticed the 5400+ has a 1mb cache, but a speed of 2.8GHz. While the 5200+ has a 2mb cache, but a speed of 2.6GHz. What effects the performance (At least for gaming) more?
Are there are any better AM2 Processors for ~$200? I'm just looking for the best possible deal.
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I am trying to be as cost efficient as possible here, I am looking to soon play spore and warhammer online at max settings and just have a nice pc that will last me for a while.
These are my current specs and My dillemma is whether I would be better off buying a new mobo case and vid card one piece at a time or buy a barebones kit and scrap everything else I can out of this comp.
Product number
Base processor
Sempron (M) 3400+ 1.8 GHz
1600 MT/s (mega transfers/second)
Socket AM2
GeForce 6100 nForce 420
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: M2N61-LA
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Nyssa-GL6
Component Attributes Memory Installed 512 MB Maximum allowed 2 GB* (2 x 1 GB)
*Actual available memory may be less Speed supported PC2-4200 MB/sec Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
120 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
7200 rpm
High Definition 5.1 audio
ALC 888 chipset
Im also thinking about upgrading the processor to to an amd athlon 64x2 as i understand my mobo does accept that. but am just stuck on the most cost efficient means of building a decent (not smoking but decent) gaming rig any suggestions?
oh yea thanks in advance for any help sorry
Hello. I am looking at two HDDs as a backup drive and maybe temporarily holding an OS. Here they are:
1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152137
2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148432&Tpk=N82E16822148432
Yes, they are cheap ( I am on a budget of like $50). I need to know should I go with the 500gb 5400rpm Retail or the 400gb 7200rpm recertified.
Oh and one side question... will these most likely come with a SATA cable?
Thanks. Input is greatly appreciated.
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Im gonna buy a new video card but i cant decide which... The price budget is 200$
some people told me the Nvidia 6800GT others said Nvidia 6600GT and some said ATI x700
Requirements are that it should be AGP 8x. Anyone know what i can use?
My memory Type is DDR so i dont know if it'll be compatible with a video card that uses DDR2 or DDR3?
and if anyone owns one of these can they tell me what they average on 3d Benchmark 01...?
Or their FPS in CS:S / UT2k4 at Max settings on both graphics and Resolution.
I need a 3d Benchmark 01 score to commpare with my old video card since i didnt use 3d bencmark 03.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. thx
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My son wants to buy a tower pc for gaming like WOW, Sims 4 and other pc games.
I was thinking of buying him the following and was hoping to get some advice if good or not.
Asus Z97 pro(Wifi) http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z97PRO/
Intel Core i7 -4790 3.6ghz 8mb.
Kingston Hyper X Fury 16g Kit.
Asus GTX660 2G graphics card.
Hoping someone can please give me some honest advice.
Do you have a budget for this?
You don't mention hard drives. You should certainly get an SSD for at least Windows and applications. You can use an ordinary hard drive to store data.
I don't game, but I'd guess gaming types would tell you to emphasize the graphics card. There are several steps above the GTX660 that you could consider, but it may be perfectly fine for the games he intends to play. I have no idea.
What resolution will he use?
An i7-4790 would likely be considered overkill for gaming, but if it's within your budget, knock yourself out.
Likewise with 16 GB of RAM rather than 8.
What case do you have in mind?
What power supply?
I assume overclocking is not on your agenda since you haven't chosen a K series processor. In that case, there's no reason to splurge on a Z97 motherboard.
Im building a new computer and cant decide if i should go to the 64 bit win 7.
I searched around and it seems to me that some programs dont work on 64 bit systems, but the article was from 2008.
I like the fact that i can utilize more ram but is that the only advantage? What would you guys do?
I had the same problem about a month ago. And i asked the same question. Even though the world is going to 64bit it is way to early and there is like no 64bit programs. The only programs that do well in a 64bit environment are Photoshop and Video editing software. If you are a gamer or a normal computer user go 32bit.3 more replies
Hi everyone I'm new here.
I need help deciding what Mobo and CPU to get. I want to be able to play Half Life 2 nicely. I'm pretty sure i want an ASUS Mobo (about $500 tops) that will work for AMD Athlon 64 3000+ and if it's a good idea will work with DDR2, atleast 2GB memory, and 256MB graphics card.
I also wouldn't mind your opinions on the best memory, HD, graphics card, PSU, etc.
Thanks in advance,
is there ddr2 for amd?, but just to let u know, the 2 gigs of ram will cost u at least 350 and a nice asus mobo will be another 150, they have a new sli mobo if u want to do that
Hey guys.
Right now I have a HP Pavilion a1123c which is pretty good except for the built-in graphics card. I recently got a Geforce 7300 GS PCI Express to play games only to find that my PC only has PCI slots. I've been looking in the motherboard market, but I dont know what to buy. Any suggestions on what motheboard both works and is cheap?
Take a look at the few PCI cards at www.zipzoomfly.com... anything above $60 and 128 MB will be good... the more you spend, the better they are... They may even have a couple of 256 MB cards left.
They do not have any bad cards... but it is a matter of cost.
When they are gone, they are gone.
alright so im building a new system this july, and im pretty sure im gonna go with a board that has pci-e x16 (i can't find a decent AGP 4x/8x card out there in my price range). I'm on a really tight budget and i dont game that often, so basically i just want the most bang for my buck. here are the contenders so far:
ASUS Geforce 6200 - $94 on newegg
ASUS Radeon X700 LE - $106 on newegg
ASUS Geforce 6600 - $122 on newegg
I've been reading this comparison: http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2238&p=1
which has the x700 (and im pretty sure they said they didnt use the pro version) killing the other cards. well, lemme know what you think, thank ya
if you don't game then I wouldn't get a hot card.
I'm looking to get a laptop to basically replace my desktop PC. I really like the macbook pro, but I don't have the kind of money to buy it, and I'm not a big fan of apple or macs. I have also looked at HP, the pavilion dv5t series with the intel core 2 duo 8600 (2.4 Ghz), the 1680 x 1050 display (is the infinity screen nice?), 3GB memory, 512MB 9600 GT, 250 GB HDD. Here's the link if you want to see it http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...Versatile+performance&series_name=dv5t_series . These are really the only two I've looked at so far. I spend a lot of time online, and will also probably be doing some light gaming, and a lot of music and movies. I'd like to be in about the $1300 range when I'm done (although less is better). Any input would be great. Thanks.
Your link doesn't work, although from the specs it doesn't look too bad. It'd be better going for one with an 8600 series video card, since it'd be cheaper and more suited to light gaming.
I am having intel 845 MB with P4 2.4GHZ CPU, 512 MB DR 266 RAM and ATI Radeon 9500 PRO 128 MB Graphics card. I have tried video editing with this setup (using pinnacle 8 / Adobe premiere pro) but finding rendering takes lot of time and even the final quality is not up to mark.
I am thinking of upgrading my system. Should I go for a new MB with DDR 400 support. As I am having a decent 8x AGP card will you please help me in deciding the best value for money upgrade. Is it worth to continue with present graphics card or should I go for a total new system with PCI Express card.
Thank you in advance
personally i would go with a better graphics card first due to the fact that video editing is one of the most graphic intensive things you can do and all though your card is 8x agp and works good it really doesnt have the hardware features that you would need to do major video editing however faster ram and a faster processor would also help if you a very serious about it. a lady who lives right above me who does video editing for a living has a dual xeon processor chip running at 3.4 ghz with 3 gig of ram and her computer still gets lagged down every now and then. good luck
Hello everyone. I'm here asking for any recommendations for a soon-to-be college freshmen. Price range is about anything under $1,500 if need be. So I'll take any suggestions.
Also, what do you think about the Lenovo Y410 notebook or Lenovo 3000 Family N Series?
Are you only going to be using it for college work and Internet browsing?
If so then here we would buy something around £250 - £400 ($500 - $800) is normally good enough for a college freshman.
I'm not sure on American pricing, But we have to pay 17.5% tax on our products here so they would be cheaper there. You probably wouldn't even have to spend as much as I've said.
hey guys i was planning on getting a 8800gt a couple months ago. Then my older brother wanted me to go halfs with him on a ps3. So there my saved up money for a 8800gt went and now my birthday is coming up in april then my confirmation in may so im going to have at least like $500. And now i was debating to still get a 8800 gt or a 8800 gtx . Im going to start off with my explanation of the 8800GT if i get the 8800GT i dont have to get a new power supply . Next i will tell you about the 8800GTX if i get this card i will need a new power supply ( any suggestions on the power supply?) also this card will give me amazing performance and wont totally break my bank because the one i found is only $399CAN . But i was thinking since i found the 8800 gt so cheap i might get a new power supply and just grab 2 8800gt for SLI the 8800gt i was looking at costed $239CAN each
anyways any suggestions guys? much apppreciated!
I would go with the 8800GTX, myself.
Someone like Rage will give better power supply results.
Hey guys, I'm going to order my new setup either tomorrow or friday, but I'm hung up on what cpu/combo to get. Here's what I've narrowed it down to....
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&SubCategory=22
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...SubCategory=343
For the mobo...I'd like to have support for SATAII for the 2x hitachi drives..SLI is not necessary because I plan on upgrading a few months down the road...but I have some questios concerning the raid on these boards.......
The UT nF4 SLI-DR and nF4 SLI-DR have " NV RAID 0/1/0+1 JBOD", whereas the Ultra-D only has "raid 0/1" ..what's the difference in the two? Also, the firs two mobos (ut/nf4 sli-dr) have an additional sata raid and additional raid controller "sli 3114", but the Ultra-D doesn't...will any of this effect the performance of the hitachi sataII hdds in raid 0?
For the cpu...I'm new to overclocking, but I'm willing to take the time to learn/test so I'd like to get it to 2.4ghz or if higher is possible (stable) on stock heatsink/fan or si-120/120mm fan...
Since I'll be upgrading later on I wanted to keep this as close to $1000 as possible or maybe a little over...the rest of the computer is listed in my sig (price for those items is $627) so for the remaining money I'd like to get the best cpu/mobo combo possible...I'm open to other suggestions on the rest of the comp parts too, but I... Read more
The links are broken, at least for me. What are they again?
Patriot Memory
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Ballistix_Kits.html Crucial 1GB (2x512MB) DDR PC3200 Ballistix Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT6464Z402) (MY-033-CR)
thanks a lot
That second site doesn't list any specs for the RAM. Either set would probably be just fine. If you're looking to overclock then you may want to look at higher end RAM. If you're using an AMD64 CPU, value ram is just fine.
hi everyone
soz about title didn't know what to write
i have an acer 5735z (european) and recently reinstalled vista. performance has slowed down on gaming and aero performance. i have givin up on trying to find the fault and am now considering buying a graphics card. i am a kid so am waiting until christmas and ma birthday to get money. i reckon my budget would be ?150 to ?200. any recommendations? have been lookin at nvidia and amd and lookin the like of the ati radeon and geforce series.
Lil' Domii
GTX275 if your PSU is up to the task that is24 more replies
i need some advice on which motherboard to buy. i want to build a gaming pc capable of playing the top games for the next few years(if possible). whats the best motherboard to get: the asus m2n sli deluxe socket am2 nvidia nforce 570 sli mcp atx amd, or, would i be better getting a good socket 939 board? i plan on getting an amd athlon 64 x2 4600+ windsor 2000MHz ht 2x512kb l2 cache socket am2 dual core cpu. would this cpu + the am2 mobo let me play top games on the highest detail settings if i bought 2xnvidia geforce 7600gt's? i would appreciate some help on this. THANK YOU
jsut a cupple suggestions
your going to need an AM2 not s939 mobo if you want to get the 4600+ winsor
second for the price of 2 7600 you can problby get an x 1900xt or a 7900 whitch will exide or match the preforumace of that sli
Hi there
I need help deciding between these two routers HERE. I would appreciate any help. Thanks
I have the one on the right side of that page. I have been very happy with it, no problems. Not dropped connections at all. Although I think the "speedboost" is a gimick.
Hello there,
I know almost nothing about computers. I feel that's a good way to preface my little request. I currently have a T3104 emachine (Specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/eMachines_T3104/4507-3118_7-31556256.html?tag=sub) and am looking to play a game that is about to be released (Ultimate Alliance, specifically.) I'm far from what one would concider a gamer, so odds are this is the only new game I play for the next one to two years. That said, I'm looking to spend as little as I have too... but more than the bare minimum needed to play this game. If I'm going to spend money on this, I'd prefer not to have it looking like ****. I'd say my range is in between $100-$200 dollars, hopefully ending up in the area of $150 or less.
Any help would be quite appreciated.
I doubt very much that that pc will ever play a game like that!!!!
You don't even have an agp slot so you will only be able to run a pci graphics card!!!!
It's probably not possible to turn the onboard graphics off to help with performance with a new card!!!
And the pathetic little power supply unit (psu) would almost certainly die and take the mobo out with it!!!
First the specs:
Giga-byte GA-7 VAX
ATI 9800 Radeon Pro
AMD Athlon XP 2000 (1.67 GHz)
So I just wanna give my system a little bit of a boost. I'm thinking maybe something like an AMD Athlon XP 2700 to get my computer up to a 2.0 GHz speed, just not sure if it's worth it. Also I'm looking at some of these "Barton" processors that AMD has. What's the scoop on them? Would I be better with going with a Barton than a regular Athlon XP?
Let me know what you all think.
im not sure it quite works like that rick. i had a 2500+ barton last year, well known as the best overclocker, which you can get up to over 3200+ speeds. "Barton Support" isnt quoted anywhere, i think you'll find most boards, given a sufficient FSB will work, if not at full pace. the only difference of course is the clock speed and the L2 cache. in all honesty, they ARE better, but buy the fastest you can afford, the 3200 is the top at the mo, and damn it's fast.
BUT you must make sure your board supports a 400MHz FSB for the 3200. (though it'll run at 333 if you ask it, but slower)
why not get a 64? - damn good.
the 3000-64 isnt much more than a 3200+ barton XP.
Choices!!!!!!! good luck
I'm doing a project where the school i go to is going to take to build a computer. But right now our teacher decide on using a Vista Home basic system builder 64 bit os. But I checked on line and the Vista home premium 64 bit is just a little more. what's the difference between these two.
And whats the difference between 32 and 64 bit os
Mostly minor things. 64 bit is a tad faster and can recognize more ram than 32 bit can. 32 bit recognizes around 3.3ish gigs of ram but that's more than you'll need. I always laugh when people buy computers with something like 8gb of ram - you'll hardly go over 3gigs EVER.2 more replies
hello all, i am currently looking into a paid antivirus program for my pc. i've done plenty of virus cleanouts here at my job and we recommend and install kaspersky for our customers but since the newest version i haven't been satisfied with the program, and i am seeing a lot of pcs coming back with virus issues even with kaspersky so now i am looking into something different.
after reviewing the latest av comparatives (av-test.org) i'm interested in eset smart security or bitdefender internet security. i was considering trend micro but it is very lacking in options and a bit too simplistic for me, not a fan. i'm running a trial of bitdefender at the moment and it seems perfectly fine but people really seem to hate on it for one reason or another. eset smart security i haven't particularly heard bad things about but it seems their detection rates aren't quite as good. i'll test it later if they have a trial.
if the issue with bitdefender is that it's "heavier" but has better detection rates doesn't bother me honestly. another option that could work is malwarebytes premium, but it doesn't seem particularly user friendly and lacks some of the nicer features of the bigger programs.
another option that could work is malwarebytes premium, but it doesn't seem particularly user friendly and lacks some of the nicer features of the bigger programs.
Malwarebytes Premium is NOT an antivirus.
Posted by Quietman7 yesterday http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/528645/malwarebytes-20-discussion-topic/page-2#entry3335078
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is not an anti-virus program nor should it be used as a replacement. Malwarebytes does not act as a real-time protection scanner for every file like anti-virus software so it is intended to be a supplement, not a substitute. The following quote is a statement from the Malwarebytes Team.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is not meant to be a replacement for antivirus software. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a complementary but essential program which detects and removes zero-day malware and "Malware in the Wild". This includes malicious programs and files, such as viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers, spyware, and rogue applications that many antivirus programs do not detect or cannot fully remove. It is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works well and should run alongside antivirus software without conflicts. In some rare instances, exclusions may need to be set for your specific antivirus product to achieve the best possible system performance.
Larry Tate
Product Support
Thus, you need both an anti-virus and an anti-malware program...together they provide the most comprehensive protection.
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Okay, so I've been looking and shopping around for a laptop recently, and have narrowed it down to 3-4 specific ones. They are all approximately within the same price range, so price isn't a reall matter to me at the moment, but I would like to know which would probably be the best for my money, such as graphics card, processor, battery life, etc. This will technically be the first laptop I buy, so I want to double check with others to make sure I don't make a mistake. I'm also not familiar with the laptop versions of graphics cards and processors, so I don't know exactly what I'm looking for.
I'm mainly planning on using the laptop for Internet, writing, college, watching movies and videos, video editing, and on the go, although I will also put a few PC games (not high end games like Crysis) on there as well so I can play some of my favorite games without my desktop, so I'll need a card strong enough for that. I'm overall just looking for the best all around laptop from those below. I wouldn't want to pay more money for something less powerful.
ASUS x83vm-X1
ASUS N80Vn-GP011C
ASUS Black G50Vt-X1
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Gateway is now owned by Acer... So no. Take your pick from the Asus'. They are the cadillac of mainstream laptops.
hi all. i am building a system for my brother and i am undecided about which cpu to get.
the cpus in question are the amd athlon xp 2500+, amd athlon xp 2800+, and the intel p4 2.4c. the 2800+ and 2.4c i can get at the same price. is that 800mhz fsb and hyperthreading worth it? i hear that the 2.4c could OC pretty good. or should i just save 100 bucks and get the 2500+ and OC that. i am unsure at what i should do.
thank you all in advance.
the 2500+ with some good cooling and fast RAM will go easily and cheaply to 3200+ speeds (which is faster in games than MOST P4s and MUCH cheaper)
get a 2500+, a A7N8X Deluxe, and 2 sticks of 256(or 512)meg DDR3200 corsair CAS 2 ram
Hi everyone. I have spent days now trudging through laptop specs and deals and think I have narrowed my search down to 2, I am open to any suggestions however!
Requirements - for my 16 year old son (birthday present for the big 16!) for GCSE's and college. I want it to run as fast as possible for my budget but he has an Xbox one for gaming so that is not a consideration. I am aware though that he may like to play some of the PC based civ games. I would like lots of storage too.
Budget - £300 or under. I am trying to be realistic about what we can get for that money and get the best and most reliable machine.
I have found these two which look promising but can't decide (as I said though I am very grateful for any other other suggestions) I don't want to buy second hand.
click here would be SO grateful for any help in this. Many thanks in advance.
Sorry links don't seem to have worked so will try again!
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hi everyone
soz about title didn't know what to write
i have an acer 5735z (european) and recently reinstalled vista. performance has slowed down on gaming and aero performance. i have givin up on trying to find the fault and am now considering buying a graphics card. i am a kid so am waiting until christmas and ma birthday to get money. i reckon my budget would be ?150 to ?200. any recommendations? have been lookin at nvidia and amd and lookin the like of the ati radeon and geforce series.
Lil' Domii
Originally Posted by lil domii
hi everyone
soz about title didn't know what to write
i have an acer 5735z (european) and recently reinstalled vista. performance has slowed down on gaming and aero performance. i have givin up on trying to find the fault and am now considering buying a graphics card. i am a kid so am waiting until christmas and ma birthday to get money. i reckon my budget would be ?150 to ?200. any recommendations? have been lookin at nvidia and amd and lookin the like of the ati radeon and geforce series.
Lil' Domii
Were you happy with the acer when you first got it? Its a laptop so installing a new graphic card may be difficult at best and more than likely impossible. Your current graphics chipset may even be built into the motherboard. If the performance has slowed down and you liked it when you first got it, a clean install would resotre that performance.
Hello everyone, I need some help deciding which processor to pick for the HP Envy 14 beats edition that I wanna get, I just need an explination of which processor is better and why:
Here is the laptop
The specs are gonna be: 6gb ram, 1gb ATI video card, 500 gb HD, 1366x768 LED display, and the processor is where I can't decide which one is better?
I know the specs are not the best, but I also wanna get this laptop for the looks, and the Envy line is the best out there for the looks, excluding MacBooks.
Anyways here are my options for the processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz Included in price
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-560M Dual Core Processor (2.66 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz +$100.00
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz +$150.00
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz +$200.00
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz +$300.00
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-840QM Quad Core processor (1.86GHz,8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz +$600.00
The ones with the red font are most likely the ones I'll be picking just for the price, but here comes the question I asked, is the best i5 better than the worst i7? and what is the main diff between a quad core and a dual core?
Thanks in advance guys!
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I'm looking at getting a new desktop to edit gopro videos and am struggling to decide between 2 from the rangeHP Envy 750-274na with the AMD Radeon R9-370 graphics cardor theHP Pavilion 550-277na with the AMD Radeon R5-330Both models come with the i7 intel quad core & 16gb of Ram + adequate Hard drivesI won't really be using for gaming just video editing (not interested in 3D effects) photo editing and word documents. Would the different graphics cards make a noticeable difference in performance or not and which model would suit my needs better, there isn't a great deal of difference in price but it seems silly to spend more if I wouldn't get the best from it.Any help would be greatly appreciatedMore replies
If you are confused about which version of Windows 7 to buy then check this handy table out:
Compare Windows 7 Editions
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I am not well educated upon the quality and performance of different computer components but am planing on buying a gaming computer. I have three different options I am choosing from the first is a build a friend and I put together. The second is a bundle I found on sale, and the third is an entire computer that is on sale. if you happen to know any other builds that could beat these for around $700-$800 I would greatly appreciate your sharing. I plan on making my purchase within a week.
The second bundle is great. The gpu sucks though. If I was on a computer I could recommend parts better, but I am on my phone (and from memory) so I will try my best. This is what I would recommend:
Cpu: Amd fx6350 ($140)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 r2.0 ($100)
CPU cooler: hyper 212 Evo ($35)
Ram: corsair vengeance 2x4gb ($75)
Gpu: evga gtx 650ti boost ($180)
PSU: corsair tx650 v2 ($90)
HDD: wd caviar black ($120)
Case: corsair 200r ($50)
I have been looking at getting a new graphics card and was originally looking at the eVGA 7600GT CO and KO. By the way, what is the difference between CO and KO, and which is better?
Then I found out that the eVGA was having some overheating issues so I began looking at some VGA coolers for about $25.
From there I was thinking if I went to another brand such as XFX or PNY, that the overheating may not happen.
Would you guys suggest getting an eVGA with a 3rd party heatsink (or have you guys had great success with the stock cooler?) or should I get an XFX or PNY 7600gt?
I am assuming that the XFX and PNY don't have as bad of overheating problems from the customer reviews. Which brand is best, eVGA, XFX, or PNY?
What is you guys advice to this dilemma? What would you do? Other suggestions are welcome.
Thanks guys.
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hi, in a couple of days im gonna make my second build, and this time i want to make one for gaming only, and leave the current one for school purposes.
i already have an idea of the parts im going to buy. the only part that im struggling to decide on is the video card. since i have a limited budget, but the mobo is gonna have pci-e, i dont wanna settle for just any card. My current choices are either the EVGA Geforce 7600 GS/ 512MB GDDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / HDTV / Video Card or the EVGA GeForce 7300 GT / 512MB DDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / TV Out / Video Card.
7600 gs specs:
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
400 MHz
8.980 in. (228mm)
4.700 in. (106mm)
Memory Type
Video Memory
Core Clock
400 MHz
Memory Clock
800 MHz
Interface Type
PCI Express
VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)
Maximum Resolution
2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz (Analog)
7300 gt specs:
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
Dual 400 MHz
Pixel Pipelines
8.980 in. (228mm)
4.700 in. (105mm)
Memory Type
Video Memory
Core Clock
350 MHz
Memory Clock
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Well if they both have the same amount and speed of memory, isn't the 7600GS the better choice? I'd think so.
Edit: Corrected.
Which level of RAID will give the best performance for 4 drives (2 fairly new ones and 2 old 8 GB drives). 0, 1, or 5?
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My friend is interested in buying a new psu.
His new budget is in the 50$ range and he wants a psu between 500 watts. Online retailer is not a option for him.
This is his computer specs He upgraded his video card to a GT 220. He said he's planning to upgrade the GPU, even tho the cpu is gonna be bottle neck.
Which one of these power supplies is the best for his computer and case (mid tower ATX)?
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W Power Supply (RS500-PCARA3-US)
Seasonic 550ET
Thermaltake TR2 500W Power Supply ATX12V V2.2 IntelCoreTM i5 i7 W0379RU
I would ask if he ever plans on putting together a new system down the road or if he would just buy one like the HP you listed. If he is going to buy from a HP or Dell later on the choices above are all ok. If he plans to build a rig in the near future or next year I would look for better supplies and use up the 100 or even spend 120 or so and get a future proof power supply,8 more replies
I have been having problems with downloading files using Internet Explorer - the famous "An error has occurred in Internet Explorer" message. This website advised using HijackThis and I ran the program. Can someone please tell me what to delete from the following log? (I hope I copied the right parts)
Thanks a lot!
Running processes:
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\rtse.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Netropa\OSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 2 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe
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New to PC gaming and wanting something that can keep up with the games that are coming out nowa days...this one is around 1600 dollars from cyberpowerpc.com and also how can you tell how much RAM this computer will have or is there a way.
Case: * Coolermaster HAF-X Gaming Full Tower Case w/ 1x230mm Fan, 1x200mm Fans, 2xFront USB 3.0 Port
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: Intel® Core? i7-960 3.20 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1366
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: CyberPower Xtreme Hydro Liquid Cooling Kit 240MM w/ Dual Fan(CPU & GPU Liquid Cool Capable, Extreme Overclcking Performance + Extreme Slient at 18dBA)
Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
Motherboard: * (3-Way SLI Support) GigaByte G1.Guerrilla Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Triple-Channel DDR3 E-ATX w/ 7.1 Creative X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity Audio, Bigfoot Killer E2100 GbLAN, eSATA, USB3, 2x SATA3 RAID, 3 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI
Memory: 12GB (2GBx6) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
Freebies: None
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
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Firstly the Ram is: Memory: 12GB (2GBx6) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand), as you already said above?
I would advice searching around other pc buiders because you can get 2nd gen I7 2600K for cheaper then the I7-960 and its like 4 times faster.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 will handle most new games (not at the highest settings) but if you want a really powerfull computer that will cut through any game, choose either 3x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 or 2x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 or one NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 and with Radeons atleast 2x HD6970 or one HD6990
Ok guys, the absolute last component I need for the system in my sig is some thermal paste but I have no knowledge in the area so I am turning to you once again. What is the best Thermal Paste that I can buy without breaking my pocket ($15-$20)? Any references to NewEgg.com would rock as well. Thanks again guys.
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Have an A8M2N-LA (NodusM) board and I cannot after Googling everything including the HP and Asus site find out if this board supports 3Gbs.
It states in the specs Each connector supports 1 serial ATA-150 disk drive but I have looked to see what exactly this means too and am getting nowhere.
Can someone please advise me on what I should be looking for? as I said the sites are so ambiguous and I just ant to get on with it.
The drive I am installing is currently jumpered to 1.5GBs and I am wondering if I should just jumper it to 3Gbs and hope i is back compatible if wrong.
SATA revision 1.0 (SATA 1.5 Gbit/s) is SATA-150 (150 MB/s)
SATA revision 2.0 (SATA 3.0 Gbit/s) is SATA-300 (300 MB/s)
As far as I know SATA 2 drives are backward compatible with a SATA 1 interface. If you connect a SATA-300 drive to your motherboard it will only run at SATA-150 speeds. Switching the jumper to 3 Gb/s won't make it run any faster. The bottle neck is the motherboard SATA 1 port.
Hello, I'm new on this forum and I'm reading a lot of the posts here. I would like to buy a new notebook workstation and hesitating between the Lenovo P50 and Dell Precision 7510.The prices are about the same here in Belgium. I'm leaning towards the Lenovo but what is really bothering me is the choise of display panel.4K is not nececarry for me on a 15" but I would like to use Lightroom/ Capture one as photography is my hobby.So a good screen with is preferrable I'm reading a lot of complaints about the brightness of the FHD screens. The 4K screen seems to be the best (on paper at least) What is the brightest screen of all? I like to work outside (in the shadow,not in the sun) Thanks in advance for your help!More replies
i have been looking for really good board and new processor, i currently have a stock board with phenom 2 x4 3.4ghz black. for some time ive been wanting an i 7, but then i saw the phenom 2 x4 3.7ghz black. i tend to see allot of people who in my opinion are kindof intel fanboys and go a little overboard, i like the i7 2600k, but benchmarks can be done poorly and an opinion isnt saying much if its totaly bagging on the other. so the two things im looking at are.
Newegg.com - ASRock 990FX Extreme3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ980FBGMBOX
i dont need to know if they are the best, but i am getting fed up with how much the price keeps going up with the intel stuff, seems every time i look they have somthing better for 5 times more. if you know of any reasonable priced am3 chips that could be better for close to the cost i would appreciate it. and some info on the matter from someone who may have tryed both chips (intel i7 2600k or amd 4x 3.7ghz) or know about both would be appreciated
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Hi all
Guys please help me out in deciding the video card. I have two options Xpert vision nvidia 9800 gt 512MB and Xpert vision radeon HD 4850 512mb. I'm getting nvidia 9800 GT for a lower price than HD 4850. So what do you think i should go for. How much is the performance difference between these two cards?? I've read that HD4850 beats 9800 GT the only problem with 4850 is heating issue which also can be solved by increasing the fan speed. Also one more question what difference does a manufacturer makes in performance of a video card?? is Palit Xpert Vision a good brand?? Please help me out please i'm going to buy the card soon. I've a low budget....so if there's not much difference in performance i think i should go for Nvidia 9800 GT.
the Nvidia 9800 GT should be a good card and play most games today go ahead and get it and u will be proud of it.
Hello all. I am not sure if I should buy a console or upgrade my computer for gaming. I know we now have our first legitimate consoles that are mini computers particularly the Xbox.Will consoles continue to evolve and replace the pc as the better alternative? With consoles changing every 2-3 years will they be able to keep up with the changes in pcs and offer a better and cheaper gaming experience versus the pc? I am mainly concerned at excellent visual quality(no aliasing like i ALWAYS see in PC games, excellent MINIMUM frame rate(nothing under 60FPS), and a great price and multiplayer options(multiple tv's, etc..) Any ideas on what I should pick? I don''t have tons of money and it gets real old spending almost 500 dollars on a video card.. but I really like RTS games on the PC like Command and Conquer, Total Annihilaition...etc... Any help is greatly appreciated.
PC specs are: AMD 1 gig athlon cpu
ASUS A7V133 Socket A mobo w/ KT133A chipset
ATI RADEON 8500 vid card
512 megs of SDRAM
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz PCI sound card
Windows 98 SE
The X Box is (almost was by now) slated to fail from the begining. Micro$oft can do better and they know it. X Box was an expensive market test and they still made money off of it. That is the reason why you will see X Box 2.
Now, sorry to answer your question with a question, will the next generation (of consoles) be upgradable like a computer? That is the one nice thing about computers. Even though we will see an up an down struggle in overall quallity between consoles and computers in years to come the fact remains; computer savvy gammers who can install games and upgrade hardware with relative ease and little problems will do so. They will always have an up to date machine that can do more the run games. Less savvy users will see the advantage in consoles. Totally true plug n play. If you can read simple instructions you can play on a console. If you are a savvy do it yourself computer user who likes to play games as well you will see a double advantage. You can upgrade your computer for gamming and in doing so upgrade for all other aspects of computer use.
Bottom line: If you own a computer and you know how to upgrade it do it. Otherwise you fight the same up and down battle computer makers and console makers fight. Even if consoles become upgradable that just means you have two systems to upgrade. If not then you still have two systems to upgrade and one to put in the garage sale for $20.
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Title( Help Deciding on* which graphics card to keep/buy:Correction )Alright guys.. recently i got an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics card for x-mas.. really satisfied with it as i can run battle field 3 in high details but.. the thing is it has some chop in the frame rate only sometimes /: if i lower it to medium it plays perfectly fine... i really wanna max out my computer that way when newer games come out i didn't just waste 200$ on this graphics card... but my friend has the NVIDA GeForce GTX 560 ti is that worth spending the extra 100$ on (Retail Price 300$) if so i'll take this one back and get the 300$ no problem at all.. this is my first experience gaming on the pc...one person said id be better off buying more ram for my computer , only problem with that is last time i bought ( The exact ram i need ) it gave me blue screens frequently which is why i have (two) 2 gig sticks in my pc right now, my computer specs are Processor ( Intel(R) Core(TM) Quad-Core i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80 GHz ) Memory(Ram) 4g ( graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 ti (Don't know if this is necessary but motherboard asrock :O ) Extra question: Is an asrock motherboard good...? always wanted to know
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well i bought e5200, i have 400w power supply , 2gb ddr2...well basicly the computer is like for home (1024x768)... but i do wanna play games not on the very high settings but yet i want to enjoy it and have nice graphics...
so what will suit me best between these: HD3870, HD4670, 9600GT,9800GT.
go to tomshardwareguide.com and read their tables for your budget to determine what you need. There's a card for every budget out there. Their tables show performance and price ranges.
Hi all,
So right now I have an Evga Nvida geforce 9600 gt (EVGA 512-P3-N861-AR GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Newegg.com) in my computer, but it is starting to get to the point where some games dont play too well. I have to play a lot of games on low settings and they often have low fps. So I need a new graphics card that compares to what the xbox one and ps4 have so I can play all these new games on higher settings. I dont know what to get. I was looking at this one, it seemed to have a good price (EVGA 02G-P4-2643-KR GeForce GT 640 2GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Newegg.com), but I dont know if it is much better than what I have.
What the cheapest and best option to play new games at higher settings?
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Hi guys and gals,
I was going to build a new comp for my mom, then decided to give her my computer
(P4 2.8GHz/ 1.5MB ddr533 /80GB HD/ cd-rw/fx5600 256MB) to replace her old pentium3 500MHz computer. That is more power then she'll need, and not enough for what I need. So I'm going to build a new computer for myself
My wife reacently got into a fender-bender, and she was afraid I would be mad at her, and in a moment of weakness, she said I can go ahead and get a new computer... and I latched onto that like all hell, lol... if your married, then you know what I'm talking about, so since I have the masters .. er .. I mean wifes ok, then its build time!!
Heres the deal. I want to build on a lower budget (I guess we all do) but I want this build to last a while. I am going to eventually get a DX10 vid card, but that will be later, I am waiting for more options, and I'd like to see what ATI brings to the table... so for now I will be getting an ATI DX9 card... but thats for later.I dont know if it makes a difference in the MB and CPU, but I will probally put an ATI card in this build when its upgraded later.
Today I want to talk about CPUs and MBs.. I am trying to decide between 2 CPUs and 2 MBs for this build. Here they are.
MSI K9A Platinum Socket AM2 ATI CrossFire Radeon Xpress 3200 ATX AMD Motherboard
ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
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Hey everyone. I'm about to buy some new Creative 5.1 speakers for my computer and I need to buy a new sound card that will support them. I've narrowed it down to two Creative sound cards and other than the price I can't tell what the difference is between the two. I don't know much about audio stuff so any help would be appreciated. Here are the links for the cards from newegg.com :
Also, if you have any suggestions as to a different card that I should get feel free to tell me, but I'm not looking to spend a lot of money and I really don't need one of the Audigy2 ZS cards or anything extreme like that. Thanks a bunch.
get the cheaper one, they are the same exact sound card, except that the more expensive one has splinter cell, a demo game disk, a demo audio disk, and the only important thing, the driver/application disk, which you can download the drivers from their site
So I will be adding another GB of RAM (once I figure out if it's the 4th slot or the 4th card itself causing problems) and I want to get a new graphics card. Here are my specs:
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2180 @ 2.00GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 13
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 3071 Mb
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS, 384 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 305234 MB, Free - 176130 MB;
Motherboard: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD, MS-7514
I don't know how to find out if one is compatible or not. I am not exactly sure how strong my power supply is at the moment but that won't be a problem, because I can just get a better one if I need to. Any suggestions? I'm not exactly loaded on cash either.
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Difference between revisions of "Manhattan/Upper East Side"
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The Upper East Side (UES) of Manhattan spans the section of the island from 59th Street to 96th Street east of Central Park and 5th Avenue. The UES includes Lenox Hill, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill and areas along Park Avenue, Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue.
Get in
By subway
The primary subway service to the Upper East Side is the 4 and 5 express lines and 6 local line, which run under Lexington Avenue. All three lines stop at 59th St. and 86th St., with the 6 also stopping at 68th St., 77th St., and 96th St. 5th Avenue is a three block walk west from Lexington Avenue. Since this is the only north-south subway line serving the east side, these trains can get very crowded during rush hour.
Serving the very southern end of the district is the F line, which stops at Lexington Avenue and 63rd St., and the N, Q, and R lines, which run along 59th Street and stop at 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Both Lexington Avenue stations have a free transfer to the 4/5/6 lines at the 59th Street station (the F station is an out-of-system transfer, meaning you have to walk 4 blocks south to 59th Street from 63rd Street).
By bus
Every avenue (except Park Avenue) from 5th to York has at least one bus route, and there are also crosstown buses on 57th St. (M57; also M31, which doubles as the York Av. bus), 66th/68th Sts. (M66), 72nd St. (M72, which uses the 66th St. transverse through Central Park), 79th St. (M79), 86th St. (M86) and 96th St. (M96).
On foot or by bicycle
From the Upper West Side, a walk or bike ride to the Upper East Side through Central Park is very pleasant in good weather.
Museums and galleries
The stretch of Fifth Avenue alongside Central Park in the Upper East Side is commonly referred to as "Museum Mile", though museums and galleries are also to be found off this particular beaten track. Note that the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the primary museums in this area, is covered under the Central Park page.
The Metropolitan Museum and the Frick Collection are among the many venues in the neighborhood that host concert series.

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Funeral procession for Chris Kyle through Salado
More than 100 local residents gathered at the FM 2484 overpass of I-35 to show their support for funeral procession for Chris Kyle passed through Salado at 11 a.m. today.
Thousands have gathered along the procession from Dallas to the State Cemetery in Austin as a way to honor the Navy SEAL.
An escort including the Department of Public Safety and Patriot Guards, along with various local law enforcement representatives and others, will accompanied the body of Navy Seal Chris Kyle as it is transported for burial at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin on Tuesday morning.
Preceding the procession itself were two black-and-white DPS cruisers with lights flashing, the first, five minutes ahead of the procession and the second, one minute ahead, to alert traffic and bystanders of its approach. On-ramps will be closed approximately three minutes before the arrival of the main procession and re-opened when the procession has passed and traffic has cleared enough to allow safe access.
The main procession consisted of seven DPS black-and-white cruisers, approximately 200 Patriot Guards plus additional law enforcement motorcycles, the hearse carrying Kyle, 7-8 charter buses carrying family and friends, and 20-30 additional passenger vehicles, with two more black-and-white DPS cruisers with lights flashing at the end. Additional law enforcement and fire department vehicles may join the procession after the final two DPS cruisers along the way. A DPS helicopter is also expected to accompany the procession. (Original reports suggested that up to 200-300 passenger vehicles would take part, but the use of the charter buses has reduced that number significantly.)


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travelling through the endless jungle of information,
I come across remains of an ancient temple.
It took no time to determine the temple has been forgotten, and left to ruin years (if not centuries) ago.
After closer examination, I discovered numerous obelisks hidden under vegetation- each of them was covered in numerous inscryptions.
One of them, drawn my eye, for it was definetly younger than the surrounding stones, and it was ornamented with an amazing figure.
I tried to copy the image into my notebook:
Figuring it was a major god of the civilization,
I proceeded to decypher the inscriptions, hopefull to gain some knowlege as of what had happened with their makers.
And oh, I've gained it, for the inscryption said
"EN forums moved to keenspot"
I promised myself to seek out that 'keenspot', or whereever else they might be,
but first I went to examine the rest of the complex. and dicover what kind of knowledge did EN civilization stored on these numerous inscryption-covered stones.
Can I find instructions to help me on my way to 'keenspot' among the stones?
or maybe I'll discover long forgotten treasures, that've been left behind...
sorry, I couldn't help it.
I tried to make it sound as some sort of traveller's reprort from era of great geographic discoveries (whenever it was), but with english beeing my second language I can't say I succeded.


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After her mother suffered a sudden brain aneurysm last February, Gray resident Chasity Authement decided she needed to get the word out about a condition that silently kills thousands of Americans each year.
After her mother suffered a sudden brain aneurysm last February, Gray resident Chasity Authement decided she needed to get the word out about a condition that silently kills thousands of Americans each year.
The Race for Awareness/5K Walk/Run with Mary will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 in Peltier Park in Thibodaux. Race day registration starts at 8 a.m.
Money raised by the race will be donated to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, the nation's only nonprofit group dedicated to raising awareness, education and research money with the goal of reducing the incidence of brain aneurysms.
Registration for the race costs $25. Checks should be made out to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Registering before Friday will guarantee you a race T-shirt, but you can register up to race day.
You can register online at http://www.bafound.org/node/567 or by mailing forms to 305 Jennifer St., Gray, La. 70359.
Donations and sponsorships are also welcome.
Race timing and scoring will be provided by Split Second, a Houma-Thibodaux-based company that provides services to help set up races, such as securing permits, marking the route and alerting police to block off race roads. The company is owned by Cory and Katie Bourg of Gray.
"Chasity is a good friend of ours," Cory Bourg said. "I think this is a cause a lot of people don't know a lot about."
A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the blood vessels in the brain that can lead to rupture.
Before an aneurysm ruptures, symptoms can be mild or go unnoticed, including fatigue, loss of perception, loss of balance, speech problems and double vision.
Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include severe headaches, loss of vision, double vision, neck pain, stiffness and pain above or behind the eyes.
In February, after experiencing two weeks of headaches, neck pain and tiredness, Authement's mother, Mary Babin, suffered a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Authement said her mother described it as feeling like her "head just exploded." She was rushed to the hospital in so much pain that a slight whisper would send shocks of pain to her head. Testing found that her mother had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is bleeding from an aneurysm between the brain and the tissues that cover the brain.
"She had signs and symptoms but thought it was something else," Authement said.
Authement added that people shouldn't rush to the hospital for every headache, but when they linger for weeks like her mother's did, it should be checked out because there can be serious consequences.
Babin had to be flown to New Orleans to undergo a surgical treatment called endovascular coiling to keep the rupture from bleeding again and have the excess fluid drained off her brain. She was in the hospital for two weeks, and 12 days of that time were spent in the intensive care unit.
She later had to have surgery to clip two more aneurysms that hadn't ruptured.
Babin was lucky. She had to undergo physical therapy to regain her strength, but a ruptured brain aneurysm can cause serious problems and even death in many cases.
Brain aneurysms are called a silent killer because many people show no symptoms, and aneurysms can occur in anyone at any age, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. About 3 million to 6 million people in the U.S. have an unruptured aneurysm, meaning 1 in 50 people will develop a brain aneurysm in their lifetime.
Each year about 30,000 people will suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm, the foundation says. Almost half of the victims will die. Of those surviving, only a third will recover without disabilities.
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