Posts by LynnCC

Looks like I'm about ready to order. I'll get my shopping cart ready and post here for one more confirmation! Thanks so much!

Is the GTX 8800 worth over $100 more than the GTS 8800? What makes it worth the extra? Just curious.

It's an Ultra 600 w X-Finity Power Supply w/2 80 mm, should I upgrade? and could you suggest an optical drive? I don't even know what that is. He was also going to use Windows XP Professional for now, we will upgrade to Vista later...

I have been really busy in work so I have to get moving on this, I'd like to have it built by the end of the week. How does this sound? Is everything compatible? He already has a mouse, keyboard, speakers and screen. Did I forget...

I'm going to have to start over, I'm confusing myself! I'll post again when I get my act together, it's so difficult to know what to order when you don't have a clue!

Quote: Originally Posted by mitcity22 I would switch the PSU to a Corsair 620w I would switch the GPU to a Evga 8800gtx The HSF you mentioned doesn't support Intel socket 775, if you son doesn't overclock then I would...

Is this compatible and would you change anything? I was going to get the 7950 video card or should I get the EVGA 320-P2-N817-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO ACS3 HDCP Video Car ? T925-1074...

My computer skills are limited compared to all of you. As stated in my post below, I keep getting booted out of the internet when this little window like thing appears. I've run all the virus scans that were suggested, to no...

Quote: Originally Posted by erik33 I want to treat myself to a gaming mouse. Was considering the Logitech MX518. Any comments or recommendations? I got the MX518 for my son a year ago at TigerDirect for...

Quote: Originally Posted by mitcity22 go to cnet.com, underdownloads, spyware/malware/virus tools, download the top programs and run them until the problem stops. If all else fails backup important data and re-install...