Recent content by old_geekster50

Hey, To remove a driver, first go into the "Control Panel"; System; Hardware; Device Manager; and locate the device. Then, "Right Click" the device and Click "Uninstall". This will remove the device. Next, place your driver disk into the appropriate drive and reboot. Windows will locate new...

This is correct. You must take all of your components into account when determining how many watts your PSU can handle. Remember, your PSU is the back-bone of your computer. If it is not powerful enough, you will have all kinds of problems; such as, involuntary restarts. Depending how old...

I agree whole-heartedly. There are too many things that can go wrong when using a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin mobo. Don't take a chance.

They are both great procs. The steppings will make a big difference which will OC better. From what I have read, it appears that the 170 would win the battle; 2.6-2.7 average on air. I have heard of 3. on liquid. One thing to keep in mind when purchasing an Opteron to use in a desktop PC...

Here is an explanation of DVI: http://www.datapro.net/techinfo/dvi_info.html

To run dual channel the memory modules must be matched sets. This means they are identical in every way. Read this it should help you: http://www.pctechguide.com/14Memory_Dual-channel_DDR.htm

You need to read this since you are purchasing a DFI mobo: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854 DFI requires at least a 480W PSU. Otherwise they won't give you support. Also, read this: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24719

Here is my new case...

Absolutely!

I like your choices. However, I would suggest going with the DFI Ultra-D ($122.99). It can be modded to SLI. See DFI-Street for a guide to the mod.

I agree! Go to the EGG, Monarch or zzfly.

Welcome to the forum! First, I would recommend this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157081 Note: Read the reviews at newegg. It will provide you with some flexibility later, since it has an AGP 4X/8X slot and a PCI-e slot. It is also set-up for AM2. It...

You are using a box better than what I am, at this point. My current proc is an AMD Athlon 1.4GHz. My sig is my new box that is enroute from the EGG. When you decide to update. I would suggest a DFI Ultra-D mobo. Go here and do some reading: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/index.php

My advice to you is, set back, relax and enjoy computing with a good machine. The 2GB of memory will do nothing to cause you problems!

Anything up to 50C isn't bad. Keeping your computer below that is not easy on air. You shouldn't have any problems at 45C. The lower the better, however. I am assuming that the 45C is under load. If it is at idle, that is not good. At idle, it should be somewhere around 20C. What is your...