dlewis23 Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Anyone know how late Newegg processes orders? If not can someone find out?I can't order until later. your a little late if ur in EST, to get it out today. but you never know, ive ordered stuff at 5:00est and still gotten it out that same day. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Isn't installing parts easy? Why would it be so hard? Its not that easy, dont be too confident. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 How about if you take an old lamp cord etc..., strip both ends.and tie one end to your metal watch band on one end and tie the other end to metal case? Would be flexible and always on. Or just strip off enough to make a bracelet if no metal watchband? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Quick question I am buying a monitor tonight also. Should I get a $150 15' LCD or a $99 17' CRT? I want to go cheap and all. Is there really that big of a difference in the LCD and CRT? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Quick question I am buying a monitor tonight also. Should I get a $150 15' LCD or a $99 17' CRT? I want to go cheap and all. Is there really that big of a difference in the LCD and CRT? I have small children, so had to go for CRT. CRT takes more space, gives better picture, they say lasts longer, and costs much less, and becoming old school. LCD does save space. I personally have a 19" Samsung CRT which has worked well. And I don't worry about kids poking it with an ink pen. Oh and heavier. And yes noticable difference between 19' and 17". Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGOKURULES Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yeah I have to agree if not going to a plasma widescreen hd monitor then I would go with a crt. To me they are way clearer than lcd's and they do last longer.. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Ok I am going to get a LCD. But here are my two choices. Which one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824218003 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824176040 I am asking this because I don't know if the 17' is a good brand or not and will wreck. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGOKURULES Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824176040 <<This one is twice as heavy as the first one and HAS NO OTHER good features than the cheaper one. I actually like the ability to plug component inputs into the first cheaper monitor.. The More expensive monitor won't even let you do that. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824176040 <<This one is twice as heavy as the first one and HAS NO OTHER good features than the cheaper one. I actually like the ability to plug component inputs into the first cheaper monitor.. The More expensive monitor won't even let you do that. So get the HP? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 the only plus for using a lcd is to save space. Unless u want to save space then there is no point for getting one Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 the only plus for using a lcd is to save space. Unless u want to save space then there is no point for getting one I need to save space. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824176040 <<This one is twice as heavy as the first one and HAS NO OTHER good features than the cheaper one. I actually like the ability to plug component inputs into the first cheaper monitor.. The More expensive monitor won't even let you do that. You linked me to the same exact one I posted (the HP) Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 the only plus for using a lcd is to save space. Unless u want to save space then there is no point for getting one another point would be to not kill ur eyes. and to get a better looking picture. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGOKURULES Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Sorry I meant the 229.00 17" monitor link. I agree with everyone in the post Space Vs. Price. if you really cant make room for a CRT then go ahead and get the LCD. But they are prone to blowing out faster than CRTs and have shorter life spans.. So if your a heavy user like I am and constantly leave your monitor on this choice IS NOT FOR YOU. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Sorry I meant the 229.00 17" monitor link. I agree with everyone in the post Space Vs. Price. if you really cant make room for a CRT then go ahead and get the LCD. But they are prone to blowing out faster than CRTs and have shorter life spans.. So if your a heavy user like I am and constantly leave your monitor on this choice IS NOT FOR YOU. So go with the 17' if I go with any? Thanks...Is this a good brand? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGOKURULES Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 No, I meant the 17' is bad go with the 15" Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 No, I meant the 17' is bad go with the 15" Ok thanks man! Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted February 24, 2006 CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 Quick question I am buying a monitor tonight also. Should I get a $150 15' LCD or a $99 17' CRT? I want to go cheap and all. Is there really that big of a difference in the LCD and CRT? a 17' crt for 99? 17 foot crt for 99? whoot! grab it! same on the 15' lcd. sweet momma! but seriously. if budget is your main decision making issue right now, grab the cheapest crt you can get. any crt will get you a decent picture. you can always upgrade to a nice lcd later and use the crt as a secondary screen. (if your vidcard supports it...) (or buy a cheapassed pci vidcard when you upgrade to the lcd to run the crt...) Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 24, 2006 a 17' crt for 99? 17 foot crt for 99? whoot! grab it! same on the 15' lcd. sweet momma! but seriously. if budget is your main decision making issue right now, grab the cheapest crt you can get. any crt will get you a decent picture. you can always upgrade to a nice lcd later and use the crt as a secondary screen. (if your vidcard supports it...) (or buy a cheapassed pci vidcard when you upgrade to the lcd to run the crt...) Well i am going to be using the on board video card on my motherboard. I ordered this one will the HP LCD work on it no problem? http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=P4M80-M7 Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 25, 2006 Ok I order the 15' HP LCD screen. One last question (hopefully) Well I have heat sink compound, but my heat sink came with the square section on the bottom of it (sticky a little bit) if it has that am I still supposed to apply the compound? Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 25, 2006 Bump? Can someone answer my question about compound sink? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted February 25, 2006 CID Share Posted February 25, 2006 No, no extra compound is needed if it has the thermal pad on the bottom of the heatsink. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark06 Posted February 25, 2006 CID Share Posted February 25, 2006 Ctr are way better if you want gaming heatsinks? naw try to go with fans also for better performance try to stay away from the flat ribon cables they sell nice small circular ones at electronic stores i know office depot carries them for 8 a cable this is also nice if you have a clear side instead of looking at an ugly cable u can actually see the components. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted February 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 25, 2006 Ctr are way better if you want gaming heatsinks? naw try to go with fans also for better performance try to stay away from the flat ribon cables they sell nice small circular ones at electronic stores i know office depot carries them for 8 a cable this is also nice if you have a clear side instead of looking at an ugly cable u can actually see the components. What's wrong with a heat sink? They all got fans on them don't they. My processor came with a heat sink with built in fan on top, but I thought they all came that way anyway. Yeah I bought a bracelet, I should be fine now right? I don't want to fry anything. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB Posted February 25, 2006 CID Share Posted February 25, 2006 naw try to go with fans also for better performance try to stay away from the flat ribon cables they sell nice small circular ones at electronic stores i know office depot carries them for 8 a cable this is also nice if you have a clear side instead of looking at an ugly cable u can actually see the components. Flat cables however, can be folded and thus more easily removed from the airflow. Bad quality circular ones are more likely to corrupt data than flat ones with the same quality. As for the heatsink, I kinda prefer the Zalman 7000 (Al)Cu for good cooling and low price. There are plenty more though, reading up a few reviews is a good idea. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11505-building-my-own-pctips-please/page/2/#findComment-121221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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