Here's what started it:
Was playing TF2 yesterday and whole computer froze. Hard lockup, no alt-tabbing or ctrl-alt-del would get out of it. Restarted my machine, tried a different 3D game, after a minute or two the same lockup happened. Desktop and 2D games were fine at this point.
I took a...
Greetings to you, the talented members of TW.
I'm not much of a musician, but my Dad is a guitar hobbyist. He's been playing since the 60s, mostly acoustic folky stuff, but about 5 years ago we got him an electric guitar and amp. He enjoys it and has a subscription to some guitar magazine which...
The 40mm fan over the MB chipset on my Gigabyte 81-EXP motherboard doesn't seem to spin much anymore and I'd like to replace it.
Here's a blurry picture of it:
This one kind of looks like it, but its a case fan and the connector is wrong. The fan I'm trying to replace plugs directly into...
I'm pricing out and putting together a new system and would like the collective wisdom of TW to point me in the correct direction.
Here is what I have so far, mostly taken from the Ars Technica Hot Rod guide:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 $222
Motherboard: ASUS P5B Deluxe...
For fans of adult beverages, and perhaps pro-wrestling. This article tells the (tall) tales of Andre the Giant's drunken escapades. I have an urge to get in touch with Cary Elwes and ask him about Andre. Anyone have Cary's number?
What: A shitty entertainment center. Can be used to hold a television and its supporting cast. Lots of room for stuff.
Approximate dimensions: 75" W x 58" H x 16" D
Why: I'm selling because it was bigger than I needed and I built a new one. Part of the particle board is chipped and the TV...
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