The PC Builder's Guide

[Twilice]

Is it even possible to Necro a -sticky- thread?

Thinking the same thing.

Also I get that bug as well once in a while. I got no idea when, just randomly. I pause the game and ask for a second then I just tabb out and then it is fixed.

[Equiliari]

Short (yet deep) question and a semi thread resurrection: Can I get a computer (Build it my self ofc.) that can run SC2 with _good_ fps on its highest settings at a 1920x1200 screen resolution for 700$ or less?

If the answer is "yes"; how cheap would you say one can go for this?

If the answer is "no"; well crap >_>

[spychi]

yes you can, last price cuts for amd and intel were big

[mikill]

I have been getting weird error messages. Ati display driver has stopped working and has been sucessfully recovered. Some problems include boot problems and screen shakes when i do anything, I am thinking this is a graphics card issue. How would you return something like this?

[spychi]

I have been getting weird error messages. Ati display driver has stopped working and has been sucessfully recovered. Some problems include boot problems and screen shakes when i do anything, I am thinking this is a graphics card issue. How would you return something like this?

If you were not oc'ing it than it's either the card overheating or drivers are crashing
if the first thing than return the card
if the second thing, install fresh system with new drivers

[mikill]

If you were not oc'ing it than it's either the card overheating or drivers are crashing
if the first thing than return the card
if the second thing, install fresh system with new drivers

I never Oc'ed it but i unlocked the card, can I still return it?

[spychi]

I never Oc'ed it but i unlocked the card, can I still return it?

by unlocked you mean break the warranty safety sticker?

[mikill]

No the AMD core lock thingy. In the ATI settings.

[spychi]

No the AMD core lock thingy. In the ATI settings.

no worries then

[EvilGenius]

Ok guys - I'm thinking about upgrading my comp. I've currently got an Athlon x2 3800+ (super old). I'm going to need something capable of Virtualization for school. (I'm thinking AM3) Obviously - I still want it to handle all my games too xD

I'm on a little bit of a budget, and I'm happy with my current video card (Geforce 9600), case, and PSU (450 watt).

Here's what I've got picked out

Gigabyte GA-880GMA

4gb Gskill Ripjaw ddr3 1333

Athlon II x2 Regor 2.8ghz

If I have the money before I buy, I might go for a quad instead of that dual.

Anyway... what do you think?