Recent content by Raphael Argus

Hello all, I just did a new build using a Hyper 212 Cooler Master heat sink, temps are great but a week after running the build the fan started making clicking noise. It sounded more like a failing hard disk, like popping, but after removing the fan and spinning it with my fingers it is...

I had this problem twice with new builds. First time I just went into the BIOS and selected reset system defaults, saved, and rebooted and no more shut downs. Second time I had to go into the BIOS and input the CPU Speed and set the Ram Timings. Not sure what you have tried, but these are...

Yeah, I was offered $100 on my GTS, so maybe I will just jump up to the newer model with the G92. Will there be a noticable performance increase?

Just trying to decide if it's worth upgrading to the 9800gtx from my old 8800gts. Had someone offer to buy my 8800gts for a decent amount so figured I'd see what people think :)

Yep, will be doing 1920x1200 res. Thanks, I wasn't sure if the 9800gtx was good for the higher resolutions. Unless anyone else thanks the 9800gtx is better I'll order my 8800gtx this weekend.

I want to say straight up I'm not up to speed on video cards. I was about to buy the 8800GTX since it's under $300 with rebates, but then I noticed the 9800GTX is out for just over $300. What is the difference? I will be gaming, and I will be purchasing 2 video cards for 2 systems. Both...

Looking to buy a new video card. Not sure what is on the horizon to be released so figured I'd make a post. I have a large LCD panel and do a lot of gaming, is the 8800GTX my best bet? I want to stick with Nvidia. But before I make any decesions I want to be sure a new one isn't around the...

Awesome, thanks. I just downloaded it. I had about 12 rar files I needed opened. The nag won't bother me, as long as it still functions. I appreciate the help.

Hi All, before I download winrar, just wanted to know if it's actually free. I couldn't tell from the website. Plan to use it to open open .rar files (duh) and also archive files if it's free. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks, Makaveli. I set that to zero, easy enough. I see the cookies settings, do these need to be enabled for most web functions? The web page history was the most annoying to me, and that should be fixed by setting the history to 0, but if I can disable the cookies without any side effects...

I have the History page in internet explorer set to 1 day. But is it possible to just stop IE from remembering anything? I really prefer to show nothing I've viewed anywhere in the history. It even keeps track of the multiple gmail accounts I have opened which is annoying as well. Any help is...

Awesome info, thanks all. I didn't know about hard disk heat sinks. My current temps are fine, and that seems to be as hot as the hard disks get, so I won't bother with any extra cooling. Just finished this build and was checking into everything to be sure all was well. The Maxtor drive is...

Hello all, trying to learn how you cool hard disks. I have all my temps nice and cool now, hard disks are running the hottest, but from what I understand the temps are still fine. Two Sata Hard Disks: Maxtor 250GB 42c Western Digital 250GB 37C The drives are mounted on the bottom of my case an...

Anyone know of any neat software that does voice emulation? I remember years ago wasting tons of time pranking friends with some "parrot" software that came with my sound blaster. I'd have to think things have come a long way since then. Mostly just want it to play around with so probably...

No worries if I snip the LED wire? Never thought of doing that :) I have a Centurion 5 case now with the Cooler Master fans and they are very quiet regardless of what speed they run at, so if snipping the LED is easy an causes no harm I'll pick those up. Have a $17 credit at NewEgg too. hehe