http://www.pchelpforum.com Building your own system? Need tips, advice and support? This is the place en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:54 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.pchelpforum.com/images/styles/pchelpforum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pchelpforum.com http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80882-motherboard-issues-please-help.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:25:10 GMT Hello i need to buy a new mother board inorder to fit my exsiting computer parts into it, my current parts are; RAM:1GB DDR2 in three slots... Hello i need to buy a new mother board inorder to fit my exsiting computer parts into it, my current parts are;
RAM:1GB DDR2 in three slots
Processer:Intel Pentium 4
Power Supply:Ez cooler ps-05 550W
Graphics card:ati radeon x1900
Sound card:5.1 pci soundcard

wich would be the right motherboard to get, im looking at spending 150.

Thank's for any help given. ]]> Computer DIY 8r0k3n http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80882-motherboard-issues-please-help.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80876-cascade-cooling-tec.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:24:39 GMT Live long and prosper all, I was just looking at different types of cpu cooling and I came across two which are alien to me.. TEC (Thermo... Live long and prosper all,

I was just looking at different types of cpu cooling and I came across two which are alien to me..

TEC (Thermo Electric cooling) and Cascade , I have never heard of cascade cooling apart from seeing some pictures which frankly scare me.

Could anyone shed any light on the subjects?

thanks. ]]> Computer DIY bindo245 http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80876-cascade-cooling-tec.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80687-gaming-pc-needs-checking-d.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:16:02 GMT ok peeps after bout a month of beginning the selection i think i hav finally got all the parts ready to be ordered, however i would like a second... ok peeps after bout a month of beginning the selection i think i hav finally got all the parts ready to be ordered, however i would like a second opinion just to make sure theyre all compatible n this pc will work etc.
RAM:Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 Memory Kit CL8(8-8-8-24) 1.65V
CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU
HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue
OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM
CPU:Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket LGA1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor
GRAPHICS CRD: XFX ATI Radeon 5850 HD 750Mhz 1GB PCI-Express 2.0 HDMI
MOTHERBOARD:Asus P7P55D LE P55 Socket 1156 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard
Wireless Card:Netgear WG311 Wireless-G PCI Card
PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty
Thermal Paste
Monitor:LG M197WD 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor With Digital TV Tuner 1366x768 1000:1 300cd/m2 5ms 2xHDMI / DVI / VGA Glossy Black - 3yr Warranty
Keyboard:OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Gamers Keyboard - UK Layout

so yer as i sed, just wanna ensure compatibility and that this pc will blow my mind, not itself up :P
cheers ]]> Computer DIY Gamerdude http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80687-gaming-pc-needs-checking-d.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80508-please-help-me-choose-new-graphics-card.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:56 GMT Hello i already have a topic open about my new pc build but i wanted to make a new one about which graphics card i could get at a decent price so... Hello i already have a topic open about my new pc build but i wanted to make a new one about which graphics card i could get at a decent price

so i have around £80-100 to spend on this card im currently running an nvidia 9600 GT OC 512 mb card which is obviously outdated im looking to stay with nvidia but if there is a better ati around than the best nvidia i can get for the price i can live with that

im looking to be able to play batman arkham asylum - call of duty MW 2 - world of warcraft - GTA 4 and many other games

Thanks in advance ]]> Computer DIY bertie123 http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80508-please-help-me-choose-new-graphics-card.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80501-help-lcd-monitor-headache.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:44:23 GMT Hi I not quite sure about what topic to post this so If its in the wrong place I apologise. Here’s my problem... I have been suffering... Hi

I not quite sure about what topic to post this so If its in the wrong place I apologise.

Here’s my problem...

I have been suffering now for the last 4 years with a daily tension-type headache and burning eyes that has never completely gone away apart from two weeks when I went on holiday and was away from a computer. When I get up in the morning its only a slight twinge. When I get to work and am working on my comp it starts to flare up almost instantly and get gradually more and more uncomfortable as the day goes on.

So what’s causing this headache - my LCD monitor. (the current screen I use at work and at home is the Dell E178FPv lcd).

Now....I've tried everything, trust me. From changing the refresh rate to its highest setting to adjusting the brightness and contrast. CRTs make it even worse so I stay clear of them totally. If I change the refresh rate back to 60hz on my monitor it makes it even worse. So, I'm beginning to think that maybe this might have something to do with the refresh rate. But is there any point in me purchasing a 120hz lcd screen if refresh rate/flicker is not applicable to LCD's?

However, I have a 42inch plasma in my front room and when I'm playing my Xbox 360 I find that my headache remains unchanged. If I play on my Xbox 360 upstairs on a 26inch Hitachi lcd tv, I find my headache gets worse. Now here is the puzzling part. Even though I can play my Xbox 360 on my plasma without my headache getting worse I do get a headache when I plug my pc to the plasma. I'm absolutely bamboozled.

I'm also thinking it could be something to do with the technology itself. Is there any screens out there that don't have backlight source to display the picture. Can anyone recommend any display type to me

I cannot avoid computers as I'm an graphic designer/web marketer. Its what I know and do. I'm really becoming depressed with it now and need to get this resolved. Can anyone help me, is there anybody that has experienced similar symptoms.

Regards ]]> Computer DIY dat1807 http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80501-help-lcd-monitor-headache.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80488-upgrade-pc-not.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:04:22 GMT Hi:

Well i'm thinking of buying a PC ( or maybe not ).
I kinda build one hee is it:

Processor i5
4 gb ram DDR3
750 gb HDD
Video card Ati 4850

I'm not a hardcore player but some times i like to play the lasts games I want my Pc to be able to handle any game ( even at minimum requirements).

So my question is I got a HP phenom tripple core processor 2.1 Ghz, 3 gb od DDR2 ram and a poor video card... If i only upgrade my video card, will I be able to handle games like Dragon Age origins?, I tried it but it just wont work :s, to slow and i couldn't even play :S.

Please help meee, buy new pc or just a good video card

Thank you :) ]]> Computer DIY Rod8989 http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80488-upgrade-pc-not.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80430-not-sure-whats-going.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:43:08 GMT Hello PC Help Forum!

I'm in need of some help and it's been a long long time since i've built my own PC and with all these new hardware coming out i feel as if my old school building days have been forgotten.

Here's my rig setup so far.

Intel DX975BX Motherboard
Intel pentium D 945 sl9qq costa rica @ 3.4ghz
Kingston dual-channel 533 DDR2 2gig
Accelero 8800GT 512MB PCI-E
Scythe 2 CPU Cooler

So, after putting it all together and making sure everything is placed correctly I go to turn on my computer and it turns on. I see the motherboard light on and case on. All fans are running fine and there are no beeps at all.

From this point my monitor does not display anything as if it were in sleep mode. I tried removing parts and can't seem to get it to post at all. I tested the parts (except for the CPU since it didnt fit on my friends mobo) and they all work fine, HD, GPU, PSU, RAM, and CPU cooler. I am thinking now that maybe my CPU may be bad or either the mobo itself.

If anyone could please help me that'd be greatly appreciated. Right now i have no one personally (that lives around my city) who knows more about computers than me. I have a a really close friend but he's all the way in San Diego -_- I don't like going to retail stores cuz this is something I know can be fixed on my own with a little help.

Thanks!

- Jan ]]> Computer DIY luv13ug http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80430-not-sure-whats-going.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80359-boot-cd-trouble.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:44:08 GMT Hello last night I had a bit of trouble with my pc. I own a packard bell and last night when I turned it on it came up on the screen boot to cd as... Hello last night I had a bit of trouble with my pc. I own a packard bell and last night when I turned it on it came up on the screen boot to cd as normal but then it came up twice and the comp wouldnt boot. I left it for a while and it stil didn't. Again I left it for another 5 mins and then it did. This has happened a couple of times a few months ago but it stopped and I never thought any more of it. I unplugged my modem and power cable last night and this morning I put them back i and booted the comp up and she worked fine. What is the cause of this?

thanks ]]> Computer DIY prankster http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80359-boot-cd-trouble.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80355-new-b-build.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:54:19 GMT Hey All, Great site!
Was hoping to get a little insight on some hardware that would work with the mb/cpu I have. That is if the mb is worth what I'm trying to do with it.

I'd like to build a decent gaming rig. I haven't really done any PC gaming in probably 10 years. ( Unreal Tournament, lol ) So needless to say I'm a bit rusty and would like to get some help.

First off. Would my Gigabyte GA-945GCMX-S2 / 2.66 Dual Core / 2 gig ram be worth the build? ( Already have it )

Second. The list of video cards blow my mind. I thought AGP was the way to go. I guess the PCI-E may be better now but still unsure. How would I determine which card is going to be best suited for the mother board. I hate to buy a nice video card and not be able to use it to it's full advantage because of something the mother board won't support..

Appreciate any help,
JiM ]]> Computer DIY SPLiNE http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80355-new-b-build.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80306-need-advice-new-pc-build-250-300-budget.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:11:22 GMT Hello im new here and was basicly just looking for some advice on my new pc build.. I currently have a amd dual core with 4gb ram and nvidia 9600... Hello im new here and was basicly just looking for some advice on my new pc build..

I currently have a amd dual core with 4gb ram and nvidia 9600 GT OC graphics card

i wont bore you with the details

Basicly i have a budget of £250 - £300 im looking to get a Quad core Amd processor a new motherboard that will support it a new harddrive atleast 500gb + and a new power supply to keep it running..

i wont be needing a graphics card as i have one that is still good enough for most modern games i will need new ram i know that much as i will be stepping into the world of DDR3

I have priced the parts i think will be good enough and they come out at just over £320 i will include a picture of the parts in basket that i chose

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5384/12201896.jpg

I will be using the computer to play World of Warcraft - Grand theft auto 4 - Call of duty 4-5-6(when it comes out) Batman arkham asylum ect

i just wanted a bit of advice of maybe sites that i can get the parts cheaper or get similar parts more cheaper and obviously parts that will work together

Sorry if i havent worded any of this propperly and bad grammar its late and im tired lol

thank you in advance

Chris

I can give links to items in the picture above if needed just wanted to get it on here quick as possible as i need help really soon :P thank you again ]]> Computer DIY bertie123 http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80306-need-advice-new-pc-build-250-300-budget.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80289-need-help-fast-please.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:30:01 GMT cant find a five pin usb in my pc just bought a memery card reader from best buy dont know if i can plug it in the model of memery card reader is... cant find a five pin usb in my pc just bought a memery card reader from best buy dont know if i can plug it in
the model of memery card reader is RF-CRDRD
MY PC IS A DELL DIMENSION E510
PLEASE HELP FAST :smash: ]]> Computer DIY big IMS http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80289-need-help-fast-please.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80287-gaming-pc-nearly-done.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:20:50 GMT I know ive been all over these forums over the last cuple weeks lol but im nearly done now so just 1 or two more components then im good to go :D So... I know ive been all over these forums over the last cuple weeks lol but im nearly done now so just 1 or two more components then im good to go :D
So far:
RAM:Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 Memory Kit CL8(8-8-8-24) 1.65V
CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU
HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue
OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM
CPU:Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket LGA1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor
GRAPHICS CRD: XFX ATI Radeon 5850 HD 750Mhz 1GB PCI-Express 2.0 HDMI MOTHERBOARD:Asus P7P55D LE P55 Socket 1156 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard
Wireless Card:
PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty
Monitor:Samsung SM933SN 18.5" Widescreen TFT Monitor 1360x768 300cd/m2 15,000:1 5ms VGA W/Mount Gloss Black
Keyboard:OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Gamers Keyboard - UK Layout
Now I have a monitor, at about £100, i dont know muich about em but is this one good, well good enough anywyas, to play games at a high standard, as i have got a v high spec graphics card. Also could someone PLEASE suggest a wirless card as again im not sure what to buy, many thanks :P ]]> Computer DIY Gamerdude http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80287-gaming-pc-nearly-done.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80043-intel-i7-central-processing-unit.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:57:32 GMT Here is a chance to show us how smart you really are... You have an Intel i7 Extreme processor. 3.33GHz clock. What would you build around it... Here is a chance to show us how smart you really are...

You have an Intel i7 Extreme processor. 3.33GHz clock.

What would you build around it to make the system of your dreams and why?

Case, PSU, motherboard, hard drive, video card, memory strips, etc.
Linking URLs appreciated. ]]> Computer DIY Gandalf http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80043-intel-i7-central-processing-unit.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80025-graphics-wireless-card.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:53:09 GMT Hey all, buildin : *RAM:Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 Memory Kit CL8(8-8-8-24) 1.65V* *CASE*: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two... Hey all, buildin :

RAM:Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 Memory Kit CL8(8-8-8-24) 1.65V
CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU
HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue
OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM
CPU:Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket LGA1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor
GRAPHICS CRD: XFX ATI Radeon 5850 HD 750Mhz 1GB PCI-Express 2.0 HDMI
MOTHERBOARD:Asus P7P55D LE P55 Socket 1156 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard
Wireless Card:
PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty

So 2 things i need some help with, 1) the radeon 5850 will be ok with this yer? coz i was hvin the 4890 but saw this for £5 more so thought why not. Second, i need a wirelees networking card to connect to my wireless internet at home as this is my second pc in another room, can any1 suggest a decent card at not too high a price?
Cheers ]]> Computer DIY Gamerdude http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/80025-graphics-wireless-card.html http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/79977-cheap-new-build.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:48:29 GMT I'm looking to upgrade my old bucket with a new motherboard CPU and RAM. I've had a good google but have now realised that I've been out of the hardware market too long#!#.

I'm looking for a workhorse not a gaming system so not interested in SLI or crossfire. Also looking for stability not overclocking.
Intel or AMD? I've always gone with AMD in the past
Onboard sound, any will do providing its got a line out.
Onboard graphics are essential but they don't have to be upto much as will upgrade that later.
Minimum 1xIDE 4xsata 1xpci 1xpcie16x 2xpcie DDR2 800MHz
CPU and RAM do not have to be brilliant. I would rather have a better motherboard and have to upgrade the CPU and RAM later.

And remember children. . The word of the day is. . C H E A P..

Thanks in advance for any and all help and suggestions:mrgreen: ]]> Computer DIY TechnoHippy http://www.pchelpforum.com/computer-diy/79977-cheap-new-build.html