Looks good over all. Because of the potential top power draw, you might want to make sure this runs on its own circuit at home. If you're not...
How often do you use the optical drive? A standard size CD/DVD/Blu-Ray disc is about 5 inches across, so getting those dimensions is a tall order....
Here's some things to consider before dropping all your money: -What game(s) you'll play on this and what resolution (1080p, 1440p, what)? -How...
It's a dual-slot card. Having said that, running 2 of those things in a small case might not be a great idea. If you're using something larger...
I don't know what order you installed the OS's, but for best results, it should be XP first and then 7 and the Windows 7 drive should be your boot...
Yeah, the front panel connectors don't click in place like you might find on SATA connectors. Some motherboards come with a jumper block to make...
Agreed. If it's just Skyrim giving you fits, you can upgrade your entire system and the problem won't go away. I've done that before on several...
What power supplies are you using? I mean, I've had one or two die in my day, but having a rash of them seems pretty odd and typically, low-end,...
I've never used a power supply tester myself, but my first thought was if it has a manual. If it didn't come with it, there should be something on...
What kind of a budget are you looking at? What CPU do you have now?
Not too commonly. Also, just a heads up that the forum for that stuff is only accessible once you have 50 posts.
Well, first off, I would check the current cooler for dust build up and that it's still seating correctly. Also, make sure the fan is still...
It can depend on your environment too. For example, my temps run cooler during winter and hotter in summer, so while it's not the end all answer,...
I forgot about the 66 MHz ones and I think their might've been PCI-X (eXtended, not Express) at a 133MHz bus. That's old school stuff.
Not much anymore. Years ago, it did, but if you see a PCI slot on a board, it's a 32-bit one. PCI Express replaces PCI and unless you're tinkering...
I've upgraded 2 Windows 7 Ultimate rigs without hassle so far as I can tell. The problems I'm aware of seem to stem from the Microsoft App Store...
I suspect a sensor issue, which if it's from one on the motherboard isn't one you can replace, but you may be able to disable the alarm in BIOS....
First you need to determine what you're doing with it. Is this a gaming machine? Are you looking to run multiple VMware clients at once? Or, is...
The RAM on a video card has no bearing on what RAM works on a motherboard. What work are you looking to do with this system? Depending on what...
And there's the trick. There are three major lines (also referred to as rails) coming from the typical unit: +3.3V, +5V and +12V. In the past, the...
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