Posts by jmanjohns

OK, the OS is Windows XP Home, as far as I know no updates have been installed, but when the problem first came up none were installed. There should be no problem with the PSU as long as its working correctly, it is a 500 Watt PSU and...

I have a problem with a new ATI radeon 9800 Pro desktop card. I built a computer for my friend and when we tested some games on it their performance seemed a little low. Then we ran into another problem, after about 10 minutes of game...

Forgive my ignorance, but is the 3790 aluminum or metal? If it is, you should use an etching primer to you paint it.

Also, keep in mind I do paint my cases and I think they compare favorably to Sager and the Like. I'll post some pics hopefully by the end of August of my newest case.

I'm not so much looking to make a profit as I am looking to build systems. Some call me crazy, but its the actual building I enjoy the most. Thanks for the advice, if any one here is interested let me know. What I plan to do is make the...

I build computers as a hobby and to fund that hobby, I build and sell even more computers (desktops). I have been selling computers to friends and family, but now I'd like to try selling on the internet to make some more money. I'd sell...

Those wrist rugs might just be one of the worst products I have ever seen. Not only are they ugly, but who uses their computer enough on batteries to get hot and sticky? Lets face it, most of us probably use a mouse for gaming and even...

I just painted my desktop by hand and it is really quite easy to paint a computer if you teach yourself on a "trainer" junk case first. It took me about $70 but thats using about twice as much material as I should have, so...

yeah, thats the paint, thanks for all your help. By the way, what did you use as a gloss for that paint job, its very nice.

If u google how to spray paint, you should be able to find some tutorials. Its pretty easy as longs as you are patiant and have a good work area.