PC Perspective Forums http://forums.pcper.com This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Fri, 18 May 2012 17:32:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.pcper.com/pcpsimpleimages/misc/rss.jpg PC Perspective Forums http://forums.pcper.com OCZ Agility 3 120gb SSD $87 FS, 240gb $175.50FS, 60gb $45FS from Newegg! http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479116&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:52:23 GMT Newegg has an OCZ 120gb Agility 3 SSD for $87 AR+FS. This is the lowest price I've ever seen a 120gb SSD at. I personally have a 120gb OCZ Solid 3 SSD (model below the Agility 3) and love it. They also have the 60gb model at $45 shipped (cheapest price I've yet seen) and the 240gb for $175.50. Oh, and the 240gb comes with a FREE 32gb Sata 2 Onyx drive! You'll need to add coupon code HARDOCPX516A to get an extra 15% off to get these prices.

60gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227725

120gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227726

240gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227727 ]]> Hot Deals and Sponsor Specials kbohip http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479116 mobo/cpu/ram worth? http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479115&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:37:49 GMT Just updating my main rig and was wondering what you all thought the guts of my old might be worth? Biostar TA870U3+ AMD Phenom II X4-965BE 8Gb... Just updating my main rig and was wondering what you all thought the guts of my old might be worth?

Biostar TA870U3+
AMD Phenom II X4-965BE
8Gb (2x4Gb) GSkill Ripjaws DDR3-1333

in the $150-$175 range maybe?

Sam ]]> Whats it Worth? scajjr http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479115 LGA 2011 Motherboard, which one is best? http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479114&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:09 GMT I am looking at upgrading my motherboard and CPU. I am looking at the Intel Core i7-3820 for the LGA 2011 socket. So the question is motherboards,... I am looking at upgrading my motherboard and CPU. I am looking at the Intel Core i7-3820 for the LGA 2011 socket.

So the question is motherboards, and I decided that I want a good one.

I just found the ASRock Fatal1ty X-79 'Champion' on E-Bay, but I can't find it on NewEgg yet:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-Fatal...ht_8475wt_1396

How does it compare to the Asus Rampage IV Extreme?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131802

Looks like similar specs, but I think I can get the Fatal1ty X79 Champion for much less.
Any opinions? ]]> Motherboard Discussion IMakeHomeMovies http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479114 FS:Various wireless networking gear http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479113&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:53:25 GMT I'm clearing out some stuff that I no longer need. Everything you see here is up for grabs:



First item: Linksys e4200v2 Dual Band Wireless Router

Price: $120.00 shipped & PayPal'd

MSRP is $199.99. Click here to see full retail and specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124444

Includes original retail packaging, installation disc w/ manual, power cord, and network cable. Used for about a month in bridge mode to extend my wireless network. Decided to change up my WiFi setup so I no longer need this.







Second Item: Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender

Price: $60.00 shipped and PayPal'd

MSRP is $99.99. Click here to see full retail and specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124430

Includes original retail packaging, installation disc w/ manual, and power cord. Used for about 3 months and no longer need it because I changed up my WiFi setup.





Third Item: Linksys WRT610N Dual Band Wireless Router

Price: $60.00 shipped and PayPal'd

Specs here: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/w...sysbycisco.com

Includes original retail packaging, installation disc w/ manual, power cord, and network cable. Originally purchased as a spare router, never actually used it.





Fourth Item: Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router.

Price: $15.00 shipped and PayPal'd

Specs here: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/s...routers/WRT54G

Includes power cord and network cable. I don't have the disc anymore but you can download everything you need from the link above. Used for about 2-years before I upgraded. Works fine.





Fifth Item: Netgear WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router

Price: $15.00 shipped and PayPal'd

Specs here: http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/2591

Includes power cord and network cable. I don't have the disc anymore but you can download everything you need from the link above. Used for about 6-months while deployed. Works fine.





Sixth Item: XBOX 360 Wireless-N Adaptor

Price: $45.00 shipped and PayPal'd

Includes installation disc. Works fine.





Seventh Item: XBOX 360 Wireless-G Adaptor (2 available)

Price: $15.00 EACH, shipped and PayPal'd

Plug and play (no installation disc required). Works fine.

]]> Trading Post Cameron http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479113 <![CDATA[Win 7 - How to force windows 7 5.1 speaker setup automatically if it's an available option?]]> http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479112&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:25 GMT Everytime I plug into hdmi on my home theater receiver it defaults to 2 channel stereo and I have to go into speaker setup every single time to set... Everytime I plug into hdmi on my home theater receiver it defaults to 2 channel stereo and I have to go into speaker setup every single time to set it back to 5.1 channels. It's crazy annoying. How do I set it up to automatically default to 5.1 channels every single time if 5.1 channels is available?

I want to change the registry for the device in Playback devices. The device is a Pioneer VSX-520K. I want it to default to 5.1 channels and 24bits and 192Khz by default everytime.

I found this info... My device I guess is the intel cougar point hdmi from the i7 graphics built in.

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8086&DEV_2805&SUBSYS_80860101&REV_1000

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MMDevices\Audio\Render{SOME LONG GUID}\Properties

ASUS K53SV - Core i7 2720QM - Nvidia GeForce GT 540M - 296.10 Windows 7 X64 ]]> MS Windows chris89 http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479112 <![CDATA[Dutchcedar's Porsche repair project]]> http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479110&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:00 GMT
Quote:
Originally Posted by Enmore (Post 4530171)
They might be more swayed when they hear of the increasing spate of BMWs being stolen off people's driveways without breaking in to them and without having the keys.

Seems there's some device out there that can trigger the remote central locking sensor & disable the alarm. Once inside the thief connects a laptop to the On Board Diagnostics port, starts the engne and simply drives it away. Within days they'll be in bits and/or a packing container on their way to the Baltic States or Africa.

Some people have had replacement cars stolen the same way within days or receiving them.
The most amazing thing about that is spending all that money on a car and not putting it in a garage!:confused: ]]> Off Topic kbohip http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479110 PC shutting down... http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479106&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:40 GMT I am about out of ideas... My girlfriends computer keeps shutting down... It only seems to shut off when she is playing Star Wars the Old... I am about out of ideas...

My girlfriends computer keeps shutting down...
It only seems to shut off when she is playing Star Wars the Old Republic.

I have replaced the Ram thinking maybe that was the problem, also replaced the power supply.

But it still shuts down without warning, just like you unplug it... the funny thing is when you reboot the computer it doesn't come to the shut down improperly screen.

Anyone have any clue what might be going on?

Thanks in advance!

The system is,

MSI Intel P67 (B3) ATX DDR3 1066 Intel
Intel Core i5-2500K Processor
8gb Kingston Ram (replaced)
650w Corsair PS (replaced)
XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB ]]> Tech Talk TechMiller http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479106 FS: HDD WD Caviar Black 1.0TB Sata 6.0 64MB Cache (WD1002FAEX) Factory Sealed http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479105&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:17 GMT I have purchased a few of these and I don't have a use for this one at the moment. It's factory sealed in its antistatic bag (RECERTIFIED.)


Manufactured or Recertified April 3, 2012
Warranty Until 2015
Link to New OEM version of the drive ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136533 )


Asking $85 shipped to the continental US.
Will trade for a Z77/Z68 motherboard, or a Radeon7850 Video card or Seagate Momentus XT sata 6.0gb (plus cash if necessary.)

Paypal or Amazon. PM if you have any questions. Thanks for looking.

http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=41000 ]]> Trading Post Deus Falsus http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479105 Updating Video Card and Processor: Need help http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479102&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 01:48:05 GMT Hi, just joined the forums and I have a question.

I'm looking to update my video card and processor in my computer (built it myself about 6-7 years ago) but I don't know how I should go about it. I've gotten away from how everything has progressed since I built this desktop and I'm having trouble figuring out what I can update it to without getting overly expensive.

I wanted to get a decent video card for around $150 and was thinking of getting http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161337 this one. Don't know how much better that will be than what I currently have though.

I also, as aforementioned, want to update my processor, but I don't even know where to begin on that.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Here's my current system specs. If you need more let me know:

Mainboard : Intel D875PBZ
Chipset : Intel i875PE
Processor : Intel Pentium 4 @ 2800MHz
Physical Memory : 2560MBDDR-SDRAM
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Hard Disk : MAXTOR STM3160215A ATA Device (160GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : JLMS XJ-HD166S
CD-Rom Drive : CDWRITER IDE5224
Monitor Type : AL2016W - 20 inches
Network Card : Intel 82547EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM)
Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Home Edition Media Center 6.00.6000 (32-bit)
DirectX : Version 10.00
Windows Performance Index : 1.0 on 5.9 ]]> Video Cards, Editing and Displays Kronos5253 http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479102 <![CDATA[[FS][US48] 6790,6850,6950 selling 2 of the 3]]> http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479101&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:03:27 GMT I have 3 Radeon HD video cards. Going to sell 2 of them, the 3rd ends up in a system I'm putting together for one of my grandsons.

The cards are a Powercolor HD6790 1Gb (4 months old), a Sapphire HD6850 1Gb (15 months old) and an MSI Twin Frozr II HD6950 2Gb 13 months old

Asking $90 for the 6790, $100 or BO for the 6850 and $150/BO for the 6950. Price includes shipping. I have the box for the 6950. The 6790 and 6850 require 1 PCIe 6-pin power connector, the 6950 has 2.
A 500 watt minimum power supply is suggested for all 3.

I accept PayPal and if you are anywhere from Milford to Nashua/Manchester to Portsmouth NH I can meet you as my job has me all over southern NH.

6790 link »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14131397
6850 link »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14102908
6950 link »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14127588
The MSI 6950 Twin Frozr II goes for $245-$300 new online at e-tailers like SuperBiz and on eBay.

[IMG][/IMG]





Sam ]]> Trading Post scajjr http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479101 Game of Thrones: The role playing game http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479099&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 18:20:05 GMT Even though this game comes out tomorrow, I can't find ANY info about it. I really like the tv show, and always thought a game based on it would be excellent as long as it was done right. The fact that I can't find a single review though is a bad sign. Is anyone here contemplating picking this title up?

http://www.gameofthrones-rpg.com/ ]]> Gaming kbohip http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479099 whs 2011 disaster http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479092&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 22:01:57 GMT So got me a copy if Whs 2011 to upgrade from whs v1. Wanted to install it on an old 74 GB raptor but accidentally installed on a different drive. So... So got me a copy if Whs 2011 to upgrade from whs v1. Wanted to install it on an old 74 GB raptor but accidentally installed on a different drive. So wiped everything put in the correct drive and start over. no matter what I tried would not install on the raptor. So back to square one. Finally get it all set up and install all the old drive s in the pool. I had all my data backed up on a 1.5 tb drive @ 750 GB or more of photos movies music etc. I copy everything from the backup drive to the pool add the drive to the pool and then make the mistake of formatting the drive after adding it. It wiped out the entire pool:( thankfully I have all the original photos. 325GB of the past 7 years. I lost half of my 15GB of music. 200 GB of backed up movies and 50GB or so of other stuff. Running recovery software now to see if I can get anything back. Ugh ]]> Storage Forum zetachi http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479092 What is httpd.exe http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479091&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:24:19 GMT I've noticed two instances of httpd.exe (Apache HTTP Server) running in task manager...
collectively using 70MB ram that i'd love to have at my disposal...
what is this process?

thanks in advance
gokul ]]> Off Topic gokullalwani http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479091 How much watts I need for a good PSU? http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479089&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 17:56:24 GMT How do I go about figuring the correct watts PSU to get for a new build. How far do I go over but not waste money on a to powerful PSU. Thanks How do I go about figuring the correct watts PSU to get for a new build. How far do I go over but not waste money on a to powerful PSU. Thanks ]]> Cases, Cooling, Power, and Modding darby http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479089 Intel Latest Ivy Bridge Platform - GIGABYTE Z77X-UD3H WiFi OC Guide http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479087&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 16:32:26 GMT Image: http://www.twcarpc.com/photo/wwm/2012/GZ77UD3H/GZ77UD3H01.jpg Since Intel launched Sandy Bridge in Jan 2011, it’s been a year. In April...

Since Intel launched Sandy Bridge in Jan 2011, it’s been a year.
In April 2012, Intel released LGA115 socket, code name is Ivy Bridge.
CPU manufacturing from 32nm 2nd Core I improves to 22nm 3nd Core I and some new technology.
The most high end chipset is Z77 instead of Z68.
Simultaneously, mid-end chipset is H77 to replace H67. Also B75 is for SMB. The price is higher than H61.

Z77 position is same as Z68. It integrates all new features.
It owns GPU output and CPU/GUP overclock options. It’s for high performance.
Z77 is also native support USB3.0 plus native SATA3 which is same as Z68.
Z77 complements the new generation I/O spec. However, it would be better to support more SATA3 Ports.

This guide is test with Z77 mid-end range product - GIGABYTE Z77X-UD3H WiFi.
GIGABYTE started this design from X79. White background looks better.


Accessories


The WiFi means this model bundles BT4.0 and WiFi PCI-E card.
Lower-Right is two different USB devices. WiFi make PC location be more flexible.
As more mobile devices be more popular, now your PC can link with smart phone or tablet through BT and WiFi.


GIGABYTE Z77X-UD3H position is replacing Z68X-UD3H.
Z77 UD3H plus WiFi is only 10USD more than Z68.
However, it bundles exclusive PCI-E BT4.0/WiFi card to have better C/P.


Main color is black and heat sink is blue. The harmonize colors are good.
Intel Smart Response and Lucid Virtu GPU are still key functions of Z77.


Lower-Left Corner
3 X PCI-E X16 support 2-Way AMD CrossFireX/nVIDIA SLI technology
When using Ivy Bridge CPU, the bandwidth is Gen3 X16 + X8 + X4
3 X PCI-E X1
1 X PCI
LAN chip is Atheros GbE LAN
Audio chip is VIA VT2021 supporting 7.1 channel and High Definition Audio technology
Design in Taipei


Lower-Right Corner
2 x White SATA, by Z77, support SATA3
4 x Black SATA, by Z77, support SATA2
It supports hybrid RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. The max performance is decided by installed SATA devices.
2 x 64 Mbit flash, Dual BIOS double protection, Debug LED


Upper-Right Corner
4 x DIMM DDR3 support 1333/1600/1866/2133/2666(OC). The max DDR3 capacity is 32GB.
It supports Extreme Memory Profile. Next is 24-PIN power connector and front USB 3.0.
Red Power button, black Reset and blue Clear CMOS buttons.
The part below are 7 onboard voltage read points for accurate real-time voltage reading.


IO
1 X PS2 Keyboard/Mouse
1 X D-Sub / DVI-D / HDMI / DisplayPort
1 X S/PDIF Optical Output
6 X USB 3.0/2.0(Blue)
2 X eSATA 6Gb/s(Red)
1 X RJ-45 LAN
6 X Audio Jacks
]]> Motherboard Discussion windwithme http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479087