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    External HDD question

    This might be a silly question but for you guys who have an external, do you keep it plugged in at all times? I've been just leaving mine plugged in and it only turns off when the computer is off. Just curious if that poses any risks to the HDD itself. Thanks for any help.
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    Adding a new CPU, new ram: compatibility question

    ^ Will do. I'm going to do some research and get your guys inputs before purchasing for sure. Thanks again everyone. Pretty much everything. Gaming, video editing, and everything else.
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    Adding a new CPU, new ram: compatibility question

    ^ I don't think I'm going to reuse my Ram. Just going to do a full upgrade. I think I'm going to save up for an Intel CPU, most likely an i7. There's so many types of mobo's out there, are the expensive ones ($200+) necessarily worth it?
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    Adding a new CPU, new ram: compatibility question

    ^ Yup. I'm still debating whether to go for an Intel processor/mobo this time or stick with AMD. It's hard to choose. :( AMD is cheaper so I might just stick with them. Don't have the money to afford an Intel CPU.
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    Adding a new CPU, new ram: compatibility question

    ^ Sweet. Thanks for the fast response. I'll keep this thread updated with further questions.
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    Adding a new CPU, new ram: compatibility question

    My mobo is the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium and I wanted to upgrade my current CPU, a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 to a AMD Phenom II X4 or X6. Do I have to buy a whole new mobo if I wanted upgrade my CPU? Mobo Link X6 Link X4 Link Do I have to get the same brand ram like my old one or could it be...
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    Screen distorted during startup, broken graphics card?

    Right now it works fine but couple days ago and today, once I started up the computer the screen would be distorted, commas like weird numbers all around everywhere. I couldn't even make it to the welcome screen unless I went to safe mode. So I went into safe mode and uninstalled the graphics...
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    Connecting 2 computers with 2 routers? Possible?

    Got this from a guy off a linksys website So does that mean I should get rid of one router? and buy a, switch or a bridge perhaps? I don't know maybe one of you guys can suggest something better.
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    Connecting 2 computers with 2 routers? Possible?

    ^^Yeah I didn't want to have two routers but I needed to in order to connect my PSN, and xbl network and my computer/laptop. Should I get rid of the router upstairs and buy something else? And I haven't tried to swap them yet. This sucks though. I want to get the whole networking in my house...
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    Connecting 2 computers with 2 routers? Possible?

    Well I'm connected wired. Basically I plugged an ethernet cable into one of the slots in the downstairs router and hooked that to the router upstairs. Some people said do not use the WAN port on the upstairs router, but plug it into one of the other slots instead. But my connection still drops...
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    Connecting 2 computers with 2 routers? Possible?

    My modem and the main router is downstairs on the first floor, I live on the third floor and I have another router upstairs for my computer. xbl, and so forth. Their both d-link wireless routers and my connection upstairs occasionally drops and idk why. Just curious if it's possible to connect...
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    Windows XP Thumbnails no Preview for video files

    Usually when I few a folder with video files with thumnail I would see the icon preview. Now it just displays the icon of the wmv file. any ideas? thanks.
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    Bioshock on 21st

    Messed around with the demo on my 360 for a little bit. Didn't complete the demo but I gotta say it was quite impressive. That's just my opinion.
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    Using HDTV as a computer monitor via DVI**NO SOUND

    ^^haha..those are my computer speakers actually!! I had to drag them all the way to my tv which is a bit of a hassle because it's a lot of work. Just want to know if its possible to use the speakers that are built-in on the tv itself.
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    Using HDTV as a computer monitor via DVI**NO SOUND

    I hooked up my computer to my hdtv sharp aquos via DVI port, but as I understand DVI can't extract any audio? any suggestions on how to get audio. thanks.
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    Metal Gear Solid 4

    just waiting for the best ps3 deal possible.
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    What should i buy???

    Nicely said. You should get a 360. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Unreal Tournament coming to the 360 also?..It's just the PS3 version is releasing earlier right?
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    Metal Gear Solid 4

    This what I'm planning to do..wait for another year till the price drops(hopefully) and then get a ps3 and mgs4..im sure ps3 will have more games worth to buy the system by then.
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    Metal Gear Solid 4

    yea..i totally agree with you. i just wish it would come to the 360..o well this game will give me another reason to buy a ps3
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    Best PS3 Game?

    Yea, most..but of that list the best won't make it to the PS3..gow, halo 3, pgr 3 --but as far as ps3..definetly mgs4.
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