• Last updated 11/13/11 by IIIIICRASHIIIII

To the new PC builders out there, welcome. The custom PC world is a vast one but make sure you don't get screwed over on hardware prices. Over the course of the past few years, I've personally compiled a list of my favorite PC mod sites. If a site is listed here, that means I've personally experienced their service and have rated their customer support, product listings, and/or shipping policies highly. I hope this listing helps guide you throughout your PC modding experience. Sites you can find almost anything on: FrozenCPU Performance-PCs Xoxide Micro Center Fry's... read more

• Last updated 11/12/11 by Phaedrus2129

We've all heard it at least once. "Dude, don't open up that power supply, the capacitors will shock you and you'll die! You have to unplug it, flip its switch twenty times, leave it out overnight, then you can open it up; but don't forget to wear rubber gloves and to say the special shock-warding chant!" It's a tiresome myth, perpetuated by CRT repair technicians and overzealous nervous ninnies. While capacitor safety is very important, when it comes to consumer power supplies life is a lot simpler than what this myth would lead you to believe. A capacitor (or "cap"... read more

• Last updated 11/11/11 by TurboTurtle

Introduction It's happened to the best of us. It's late. You're not exactly sure what you're doing. You make one arrant click, and BAM! You got yourself an infection. Today's infections can be quite scary at first glance, and if let to sit on a machine can cause a lot of havoc. But fear not, for today's infections are easily handled in almost all cases. In the days of old, however, a virus infection normally lead to a blank hard drive (not at the choice of the user, mind you), or even damaged components. Today's malware operates under a different directive: it wants... read more

• Last updated 11/11/11 by lattyware

(This has been pulled directly from the original thread.) Linux. This is a thread aimed at the people who have heard the name, maybe tried it in the past. This is a thread aimed at trying to get people to try - and I mean really try - Linux. I see a lot of people commenting on Linux, saying why they don't use it, and a lot of what is being said is flat out wrong, misguided, or without proof or reason. So, this is my thread that poses a challenge to you - Try Linux properly (read on for what I mean) - and then form an opinion. One outcome could be you running Linux,... read more

• Last updated 11/9/11 by IEATFISH

OCN Whatpulse Guide and FAQ CONTENTS FAQ Installation Guide Troubleshooting Guide FAQ What is Whatpulse? Whatpulse is a small client that can be installed on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS to keep track of your keyboard and mouse activity. It can keep track of how many keystrokes you take, how often you press each key, mouse clicks, and how far your mouse has traveled. It does not record WHAT you do, only how many times/how far you do it. What’s the point? In reality, there isn’t one. By that I mean there are no rewards, no real end goal, and no point... read more

• Last updated 11/9/11 by logan

So you're here looking for some good info to help you learn how to overclock your Phenom II (hereafter referred to as PhII's). And in the absence of a dedicated PhII guide, I decided that I would try my hand at helping everyone out. First off, I do not claim to be the most experienced user/overclocker out there, or even on this forum. That said, I do feel that I have a pretty good handle on things, and have helped out enough people that are new to this, that I know mostly what they need to know to get started with their own OC. A few Questions before we get... read more

• Last updated 11/9/11 by zodac

1) Go to the BOINC homepage. 2) You can click on "Choose Projects" for a list of available Projects, but to install them, click on "Download and run BOINC Software": 3) Install BOINC. Once that's done, run the BOINC Manager, and you'll be prompted to add a project: 4) You can choose from a list of the Projects here. I'm going to start with Rosetta: 5) Press "Next" and it will install. You will then be asked for your account information. For new users, enter your email address and a password: 6) Let installation finish, and when you close the window, a page... read more

• Last updated 11/9/11 by OCNArticles

Please reference the following threads for the complete Marketplace rules: Marketplace FAQ For Sale / Wanted Section Rules [WIP] For Sale / Wanted Rules Paraphrased Expectations for buyers, sellers, and traders read more

• Last updated 11/9/11 by OCNArticles

Learn: How To Write A Review How To Edit A Review What Makes A Great Review? Can I Review My Own Products or Business I Am Connected To?     How To Write A Review Navigate to the page of the item you would like to review. Click "Write a Review"  There is a link near the top for this, or a button under the user reviews. The review creator has a few different fields.  In order to submit your review, you MUST fill in a Review Title, an Overall star rating, and a Full Review.  You are more than welcome to add Pros, Cons, other star... read more

• Last updated 11/9/11 by OCNArticles

Important Notice: If you receive a private message notification in your email, do not reply to the email.  Click the 'Reply' button to reply via your message center. Learn: Send Private Messages Access And Manage Your Message Center Change Your Messaging Notification Preferences   Send Private Messages Occasionally you may want to converse with another user privately.  There are several places from which you may send a private message.   From A User's Profile: Navigate to a user's profile page. Underneath that user's avatar, you... read more