Search results

Hi everyone. Selling my Antec True Power 2.0 480W power supply. Rock solid! SLI Ready. Bought it for around 5k in June 06, so it still has about 5-6 months of warranty left. (Not used from Aug 07 to Feb 08 as I was away on training, and its lying packed since Nov 08 after I got a new PSU :) )...

Am planning to buy a P45 mobo in the 8-9k range from my dealer (after exchanging Abit IP35-E). Here is the choice that I have currently. Gigabyte EP45C-DS3R for 8250 + 4% tax Gigabyte EP45-DS4P - 8750 + 4% tax Asus P5Q - 9000 + 4% tax Which one of these will be a better buy? (considering...

Hey guys. Am facing a strange problem with my new system. Switched on my system this evening. Apart from the CPU and cabinet fan, nothing else was powering up. Not even the mouse / keyboard. Thought it might be because of the UPS, plugged the system to direct power. No change. Just the fans...

Hey guys Am planning to build a new system based on Intel Q6600. Mobo - Abit IP35 E (5.5k) (any other suggestions in this range?) Should be a stable mobo with good overclocking features. Cooling - Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer (2k) RAM - Transcend 2*2GB (3.5k) (Corsair 6400 C4 DHX for 6k...

I have been facing a strange problem of late. My PC used to be rock stable & could run 2-3 days at a stretch without any probs. But for the last few weeks, if I keep it running for more than a day, it randomly reboots. There is no specific software that I load, or any specific process for the...

I am running Win XP SP2 on my system. Is there any need to install the SMBus drivers from nVidia? Reason am asking is that today after installing these drivers, folder access time has increased dramatically. Used to be instant but now it takes upto 1-2 seconds for a folder to open :huh...

Hey guys. Got my X2 3800+ a few days back. Presesently, its running @ everything stock with vcore around 1.36v. Now, it idles at 37-39 C which is pretty much ok. Single Prime95, temp climbs to around 44-45. Double Prime95 (one for each core), the temp rockets up to 54 deg C. :S Are dual cores...

Hello folks. Am pleased to bring an exclusive deal for TE members. :) AMD X2 3800+ Dual Core processor is available in Chandigarh for 8.5k (tax paid). :hap2: My dealer presently has 3 to 4 procs in-stock ready to be shipped. So if you are interested, get in touch with Amarbir Dhillon...

Hey fellows, I have a BIG 6600GT & the heatsink fan is making too much noise. The noise is loud.. its screetchy & its annoying. Is there any efficient & silent heatsink fan available in India. I am not looking to change the heatsink itself coz the temps are like 50-70 (idle-load).. just need an...

Hi guys, my last mouse [RIP] gave great value for money. A Samsung optical lasting 3 years.. oh yeah. I have narrowed down the upgrade to either Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse or Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse 1.1 Which of these is a better choice. Any other recommendations in this budget. Dont...

Hello folks. A friend of mine is looking to buy a *new* graphics card. PCI-E, for around 5-5.5 k Which card do you think is the best deal in this budget.. Thanks

PC Config: ASUS A8N-E A64 3000+ Venice @ 2.4 Ghz TwinMOS 2 X 512 MB Hitachi 1 X 160 GB, 1 X 80 GB [SATA II] Sony DVD-ROM BenQ DW1640 6600 GT (planning to buy real soon) SB Live 5.1 Pinnacle TV Tuner Card Am planning to upgrade the PSU to an Antec one. Is SP 400 W capable of handling the load &...

I plan to buy a zebby PSU very soon. 450 W is enough for my rig. For around a budget of 2.5 k, which model will you guys suggest. The list on zebronics.net is a little confusing.

PSU Specs: 450 W +3.3 V - 18 A +5 V - 30 A +12 V - 19 A ......... Specs: ASUS A8N-E A64 3000+ Venice overclocked to 2.4 Ghz XFX 6200 TC Voltage readings at full load: (Everest) CPU Core: 1.44 V +3.3 V: 3.34 - 3.33 V (changes once in a minute) +5 V: 5.00 - 4.97 V (changes to 4.97 once in a...

I have one old 80 gb Samsung IDE hard drive that I wanna replace with a new SATA one.. My vendor is willing to spare 1.1 k for this 2 n half years old drive. So which brand should I go for. I already have a Samsung SATA II drive and its performance is somewhat 'OK'. Seagate, had a bad...

Hey fellas. I have an old Mercury ATX cabinet & the HD temps are soarin high at 45-46. Have to keep the side case open to keep the temps down. So am planning to buy a new case for my system (just the case, already have a 450W PSU). Budget 2-2.5k max. What do ya guys suggest. Any important...

Hey everyone. Overclocked my sytem for the first time. Moderate, nothing off the hook. AMD A64 3000+ Venice, temp 54-55 C @ 1.8 GHz under load ASUS A8N-E TwinMOS 2*512 DDR400 RAM ColorSit 450 W PSU :( Overclock Profile HTT - 250 CPU - 2250 @ 1.37v (250*9) RAM - 204.5 @ 2.65v (2250/11...

Hi guys. I upgraded my system few days ago. Everything was working great until my Seagate 160 gig SATA (3gbps) started making a strange clanking noise. :( For the first two days, there was no noise. And now, first, it makes a strange kind of beep when the system starts. Second if I try to...

I'l be getting my new rig tomorrow. Here's what am going for. ASUS A8N-E AMD Athlon 3000+ Venice XFX 6200 TC 256 mb (128 mb on card) Colorsit 450 W SMPS (nobody sells Powersafe here :huh: ) TwinMOS 1 gig DDR400 RM (512 X 2) Now I need help buying the RAM. I've read that RAM should be able to...

Hey guys. Myself from Chandigarh & wow am I glad to have found this enclave. Feels great to be among so many knowledgeable people. :) Well, am currently running on P4 1.8, Intel D845GVSR & as most of you might have guessed, its time to upgrade. To start off, am not a hardcore gamer, just the...