Recent content by MrBlip

Well, the computer is for gaming (of course), and I'm not much of an overclocker; haven't even touched my current processor or graphics card (and I hear the 6800GS is a dream to overclock). Thanks for the heads up on the E6750. I'll see if I can find a reasonable motherboard to go along with...

Since I was happy with my last visit here about a year or two ago when I built my first computer I decided I'd come back when it's time to upgrade. That time is now, and I have two questions. First question: AMD 64 X2 6000+ -- $169.99 vs. Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 -- $222.90 Simple question...

Sorry for not posting it as clearly, I'll try and clarify this... My other computer, the Gateway one, I still use. In fact, I'm using it to post this right now. My custom made computer doesn't have internet yet, so I can't really post from that one... I'm using the OS CD that came with the...

For the past couple of months, I've been using my XP OS that came with my Gateway for my custom made computer. Well, every 30 days I have to reinstall it, so now I want to actaully get my own. I'm a bit confused as whether I should get OEM or Retail. I know OEM is pretty much just the OS and...

Thank for the replies guys. I'll try that phone call soon. I don't have any parts for this already. Now as for the wireless hookup, does it go like this- from the phone jack to a modem, then to a wireless router to the computers? Can a cord also be plugged into the wireless router so I wont...

I don't know very much about networking other then that it consists of two computers connected to the internet. So here are my questions: I'm about to get DSL (1.5mb/s maybe). Both of the computers in my house are right next to a phone jack, but the house is about 18 years old and so I'm not...

Thanks guys. Sucks that it can't be saved.

Recently, my dads hard drive has all of a sudden started making a sound that's something like 'clink clink clink clink' followed by a very short pause, and then a very quiet 'tick' sound as soon as it hits the desktop; the rest of the start up is fine. It repeats this sound until the computer...

Did you just read my first post or did you look at my updated list? What mobo would you suggest? With the suggested parts the price is $958.67, and this is with shipping included. Glad to see I've saved some money, and came out with better then what I started with. Thanks for the help guys...

Here's my updated parts list: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811129152 – Case (No PSU) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16821103116 – Floppy http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822135106 – Hard Drive...

I don't need super high settings for my games, just somewhere in the middle. As for the case and PSU, I'm thinking about switching to these. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954 - Found this in another thread...

Cool, glad to see I've picked out some good pieces that work together and thanks for the feed back, it did help. I have a question about the power supply though; how can I tell if it sends 30A to my 12v? Is it this (the part that I've made bold): Not planning on overclocking, and not looking...

I'm planning on building my own computer. This is the first time I will be attempting this. Here are all of the parts that I'm looking at. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539 - Processor $222 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131569 - Mobo $92...

Thanks, this helps a lot. But I have another question; San Diego or Clawhammer? I've read on these forums that the Clawhammer generates a lot of heat, but what about the San Diego? Also, should I risk buying a refurbished for $208, or go $30 more and get the normal?

I've decided to build my own gaming computer, but I've run into some trouble/confusion with choosing the processor. It seems the AMD's all run under 3Ghz operating frequency, while the Pentiums operate at 3ghz just a little under the same price. 1.8Ghz AMD 64 costs $190 and a P4 3.0Ghz...