Looking for a slim case that's moderately portable / looks more like a console than a PC. Been eyeballing cases like the Silverstone RVZ01, RVz02, ML08, etc. and Lian-Li 05. Would be thrilled if I could find something like the Lian-Li PC-Q19 but long enough to support a full length GPU. That's proba...

Howdy all. I've been researching options for a possible small form factor build for a slim gaming rig... if I can cram everything in it while keeping it quiet. I've been taking a hard look at Silverstone's RVZ02B and similar cases due to their slim form factor. I prefer the aesthetics of Fractal's N...

Hey all, I recently was given some spare parts and am slapping together a rockin' Athlon XP 3000+ Barton based computer (I remember drooling over the Barton when it first came out and how I couldn't afford it)... I'd have been proud to own it in the early 2000s. Sadly, the AGP ATI x1600 graphics car...

supposedly Powercolor will be releasing a low profile 4650 part in the USA during the second week of March, according to an email reply I received from the company. I hope that becomes reality.

I'm surprised at the lack of current parts from AMD available in low profile form factor, especially the lack of HD 4650 and HD 4670 parts. A few folks are on the ball with NVIDIA chips as high as the 9800 GT in low profile, but the newest AMD stuff I'm finding on newegg are all 3000 series. You'd t...

I'm still not able to find a low profile 4650 or 4670. Trying to help a friend out with their low profile dell, but the lack of modern parts from ATI is discouraging.

Hey guys and gals. I'm gutting and rebuilding my currently very quiet system (replacing the motherboard) and would greatly appreciate suggestions for my fan configuration (as well as possible input on RAM). My baby is named "Monolith" ^.^ System usage: My everything box. TV, ghetto router, gaming ri...

So, has anyone managed to get a scythe ninja CPU heatsink and FXF 7950 GT Extreme heatsink on the Asus board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131568 without hitting the northbridge heatsink? EDIT: Just found the SPCR review on the board that answered my question about the syt...

thanks for the replies thus far! Unfortunately, I do use at least 3 USB devices frequently; mouse, keyboard, scanner. I like having my monitor's USB hub connected too. Good to know on the DFI bit though... have you heard of other people having issues with dual core on other models of DFI? I was cons...

I've owned a Dell 24" for about a year now. I find the component connectors to only have a decent image. Not sure if it's the monitor or the fact that the display is so high rez verses the content being sent to it from the Dreamcast and PS2.

The company I work for is offering to replace my current MSI Neo 4 Platinum SLI motherboard with another socket 939 board. My MSI has a faulty NIC and some issues that suggest the northbridge is wonky. They won't upgrade it to something current, so it has to be socket 939. I'm mainly considering boa...

I've only had a little time to play around with it, but my XFX 7950 GT SLI set up seems to work nicely in my P180b. I have the fans on lowest settings, and although I've not done a thorough testing of the thermals, it looks like my GPUs are staying well within the green, as is my CPU. At idle, the G...

most the big guys who made quality CRTs are no longer in the business of making CRTs, such as Sony. You'll probably have better luck jumping over to a newer generation of LCD. They seem to have most the kinks ironed out in alot of the newer models. Still good to research around, but as someone that ...

After mangling the heck out of a zalman northbridge heatsink, I managed to get it and my two new xfx 7950 GTs in SLI set up. I think I have the quietest computer I've ever heard in person. My secondary monitor (my CRT) makes more noise than my computer at idle... oh, and I can play all my games at 1...

I don't know how much air an ionic breeze machine moves, but I've been interested in using ionic propulsion to cool a computer for a year or two. Folks looking for anitgravity propulsion played with ionic "wind" for awhile, and some ended up pursuing it further from what I've seen. I'm guessing that...

I agree with Aris. Not to sound like a total fruit, but as the weather parterns continue to worsen throughout the world due to carbon emissions, cutting down on enery usage will become a large priority in almost everything we currently take for granted, and manufacturers will be forced to comply wit...

I have two of the factory overclocked XFX 7950 GTs ordered for an SLI configuration in my P180b, to run alongside my passively sythe ninja'd x2 4400+. UPS tracking shows them on schedule to get here on the 19th. I hope to have one of the most badass non-liquid cooled quiet SLI rigs by the end of tha...

I've been hearing of problems with some of the newer models from WD, particularly the ones using the new perpendicular magnetism stuff. However, my two 120 GB WD Special Editions which I've had for like... oh, I guess 4 years at least have held up rather well. I purchased one of those new 320 GB per...

The Corsair 620W is actually one of them seasonic brands I hear nothing but praise about? *scampers off to buy one at Newegg... and two XFX passively cooled 7950 GTs... then cries over his upgrade addiction*

It's not uncommon for me to run photoshop, illustrator, and 3ds max at the same time, as well as games... so yeah, I have a reason to want the power. It is indeed speculation on my part, but I'm guessing direct X ten cards are going to look a heck of alot more like a dedicated computer on a daughter...

Nice, I'd appreciate that.
I just noticed the still Seasonic S12 Energy Plus 650W is listed on Nvidia's QUAD-SLI certified list as well.
Shame it's not modular X/
I hope the M12 gets the crossfire and quad SLI cert.

personally, I'm looking forward to direct X ten. Heck, about the only reason I see to get Vista is directX 10 support. At the least, I'm guessing Vista will be remembered as the OS that ushered in the next generation of PC gaming technology. As most of us have probably read or heard, the power suppl...

Wowies... Seasonic REALLY shot themselves in the foot on the release of the M-12. I think even non-advertising and business majors could agree. I still can't find it in the USA, and considering the graphics card refresh by NVIDIA and ATI is started and should be in full effect in the next week (spec...

Yup. You heard me right. 130-300 watts per direct X 10 graphics card. Remember... these things will be the second generation of what's in the X-Box 360, in many regards. http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2770 I posted that link in another thread... there it is just fer you though ^-...

any clue on the availability? I searched google for "Zalman ZM-600 HP" with ZERO results. They also have no 500 watt PSUs listed on their USA website.

Greetings, I've been trying to find a high powered PSU that is either SLI or Crossfire certified and that is SILENT, but haven't been able to find a single one after scouring SPCR and a number of PSU manufacturer sites. Does such a product exsist? I've also noticed a lack of SLI/Crossfire certified ...

Greetings, I'm considering getting a new PSU in the next few months (not a pressing matter yet). I've also been in the market for a new GPU, so I've been reading up on DirectX 10. At least one reliable source is saying the first generation of directx 10 cards will be requiring 130-300 watts PER CARD...

those XFX cards look like the Asus 7800 silent solution... I wonder what the price point is though...

Greetings, I don't wanna go over $400 US if possible. I'm currently running a EVGA 6800 Ultra, which isn't LOUD, but it's not quiet. It doesn't quite cut it on running Oblivion at 1920x1200 on my 24" Dell widescreen either. I'd prefer to go with a silent card(s), but am open to quiet ones. I've read...

I concur on the RAM. Install it before the heatsink. you CAN install it afterwards, but you'll be rubbing up against the heatsink fins which kinda hurts.