Recent content by Hookster264

I have been running a new build for about 2 weeks. [components are in signature]. I tried installing a secondary HDD. It's just a standard WD 1Tb 7200rpm HDD. With the WD HDD connected to power and SATA cable, my computer will stall at boot up right at the Windows 7 screen when the four colors...

New computer build and I'm trying to monitor the CPU temperature. I installed Speedfan first and it shows the CPU running between 44-54*c. Then I installed CPUID and it shows 34-37*c and package temps 9* 8* and 39*. Which one is correct. It looks like the temperatures for my GPU are the...

I'm an amateur builder, (I've built 5 computers) and have never used the strap. I've never had any problems with static damaging components, but then I'm very careful too. Try to avoid static in the first place. 1) Don't work on a carpeted flooring. 2) Keep all components in anti-static bags...

Okay thanks. I'm going with the quad core 4.2Ghz. There are so many specs for each component that matter. I'm glad I posted my items here before purchasing. I'm sure I was bound to miss a few details. Is there going to be an issue with getting the OCZ PSU since I'm getting the AMD Zambezi...

I went with the ASUS monitor PP Mguire recommended. Thanks. I too have an ASUS monitor. I currently have the MS236H 23". I went with the unclocked 570 to avoid possible RMA issues. The 580 is such a big jump in cost. I'll stay with 8Gb RAM and will also keep the SSD on the list. He's okay...

My brother has asked me to build him a new gaming computer. His budget is $1500 and needs to include tower, monitor, speakers and keyboard. Please check these components for quality at price and compatibility. Thanks. He uses it primarily for gaming, but will play some music and DVDs too...

Thanks for the PSU links. I'd feel safer with the Antec. Plus it's modular, which is a nice feature. How about this GPU, XFX Radeon HD6850 1Gb DDR5 for $159, $129 after mail in rebate? It'll add $50 to his total, but the GPU is so important in a build.

My friend is interested in building a budget gaming machine. His price range is $600-700. I have most pieces figured out, but was wondering about the GPU. I didn't find it listed in the Performance sticky thread, or much else in a forum search. Here are the specs. $50 XION Mid Tower Case...

the text-align operates on the content within the divs. The issue I am having is how the divs themselves orient to each other. I have tried clear: both or left, which in my example above corrects the issue. However, my current pages are already built with a left navigation div which floats...

I've created 2 separate CSS styles for a left and right column within my main content. The problem I have is when the content in the left column is longer than in the right, any paragraphs following the divs will begin just under the right column, then auto wraps under the left column. Example...

If you don't connect the power leads correctly, you won't blow anything up. They are also made so they will only fit one dirrection. A couple of the fittings are shaped specifically to fit a certain way. First check to see if they line up the correct way. A few things may happen if you...

I have a 250Gb hard drive installed in my computer. I want to upgrade to a 500Gb or larger drive and was thinking I could use the 250 for a back up drive. What all do I have to do to make this exchange? Here is what I am thinking, check to see if I am forgetting anything. - Save all files...

Here a few tips for you so you don't learn the hard way. Be mindful of static electricity. Try to keep yourself grounded as much as possible (always touch the metal of your case when handling key parts). Also keep components in anti-static bags until you're ready to use them. be sure to get...

Per XFX, they did not continue any support of the 590SLI boards for cpus past the Athlon 64x2 6000. No Phenom based cpu is compatible with the AM2 socket. However, my brother has an AM2 board made by ASUS and they have updated BIOS that supports many of the AM2+ cpus. They have specific bios...

I defragged my drives, oc'd my cpu to a stable 2.8 (I forgot I reset my bios sometime back) and lowered the timings on my memory. I now score a 9836 on 3dMark. I know it's not the greatest score, but that was a 31% overall increase in benchmark score. I logged back into WoW and my frames per...