The "Quick Questions that does not Deserve a Thread"...Thread. V3 - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=Kingy_ME;39245655]Guys, I recently got a new case, the thing is the cable for the front panel USB 3 connectors is different to the connectors on my mobo, a quick search on scan seems to show that the USB 3 connectors on my mobo are out of date. [URL="http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-carbide-series-300r-black-mid-tower-gaming-performance-case-with-usb-30-w-o-psu"]This is my case.[/URL] [URL="http://www.scan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-ga-h67a-usb3-b3-intel-h67-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-raid-sata-pcie-20-(x16)-vga-on-board-a"]and this is my mobo[/url][/QUOTE] Is there an adaptor I can get to fix this?

[QUOTE=Kingy_ME;39246170]Is there an adaptor I can get to fix this?[/QUOTE] In a sick twist of fate, the 400R comes with such an adapter. You can buy it [url=http://www.corsair.com/en/parts/case-parts/corsair-carbide-granite-accessory-box.html]HERE[/url].

[QUOTE=MTMod;39246221]In a sick twist of fate, the 400R comes with such an adapter. You can buy it [url=http://www.corsair.com/en/parts/case-parts/corsair-carbide-granite-accessory-box.html]HERE[/url].[/QUOTE] Will both my front panel USB slots work at the same time with that?

[QUOTE=Kingy_ME;39246416]Will both my front panel USB slots work at the same time with that?[/QUOTE] Yes

I am looking for a TV that is at least 720p, preferably 1080p, 60-120hz, and a size of about 37" with a budget of about $250. This TV will be used for mostly console play.

Why do my lines look like this? [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dQwpD.png[/IMG] It almost feels like my cursor is on a grid Photoshop CS5

Either your mouse sucks or you have windows mouse sensitivity at something other than 6. [editline]17th January 2013[/editline] some mice alter mouse movements, I mean. They'll lock the movement to a straight line if it's close enough.

I got a Seagate External Hard Drive. I've had it for over 4 years now, and the thing sometimes makes funny noises. Also, it seems I lost some files on there. Is this normal?

[QUOTE=Shadaez;39252689]Either your mouse sucks or you have windows mouse sensitivity at something other than 6. [editline]17th January 2013[/editline] some mice alter mouse movements, I mean. They'll lock the movement to a straight line if it's close enough.[/QUOTE] It's like this on my tablet and mouse. Weirdly enough it only looks terrible when I am drawing slowly Here is a small thing of me drawing the same shape speed ranging from fastest to slowest left to right. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lGDb0.png[/IMG]

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I'm planning making a socket 2011 rig this year, what are the chances it will become a dead socket? Well with all these rumours about CPU's being stuck to the board for future Intel designs.

[QUOTE=RoboChimp;39254289]I'm planning making a socket 2011 rig this year, what are the chances it will become a dead socket? Well with all these rumours about CPU's being stuck to the board for future Intel designs.[/QUOTE] Around June this year there will be a new line of Intel CPUs with a new architecture, and probably using a new socket so if you can hold off until then it might be worth it. Also that rumor that the CPUs will the soldered to the board is false from what I understand.

Currently got a 1080p iiyama 24" screen. Should I: A: Buy a 1080p 27" screen for £230 [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-ve278q-led-monitor-hdmi-dvi-displayport-vga-1920x1080-300-cd-m2-2ms[/url] Or B: Buy a 1440p 27" screen for £460 (PLS Panel) [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-pb278q-led-monitor-full-hd-hdmi-dp-dvi-2560x1440-5ms-300cd-m-800000001-speakers-black[/url] Both ASUS. Option B looks amazing but it's also very pricey. Is 1080p all that bad on 27" and will I notice the clarity difference from going from a 23.6" 1080p to 27"?

Are there better alternatives to this in the same price range? [URL="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VS229HR-Widescreen-1920x1080-Headphone/dp/B008ON76YS"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VS229HR-Widescreen-1920x1080-Headphone/dp/B008ON76YS[/URL]

Im considering upgrading my CPU from a Phenom II x4 965 to a i5 3570k. Obviously I would need a new motherboard so any advice on what is a decent motherboard as cheap as possible? Its got to support crossfire too, ideally at x16 x16 but at at least x8 x8. I have been looking at [url=http://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi-z77a-g45-intel-z77-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-(x16)-d-sub-dvi-d-hdmi-atx]this[/url] one, any comments / suggestions on a better one / cheaper one?

[QUOTE=Reserved Parkin;39252869]I got a Seagate External Hard Drive. I've had it for over 4 years now, and the thing sometimes makes funny noises. Also, it seems I lost some files on there. Is this normal?[/QUOTE] Take everything off it immediately, run SMART tests, download Seagate seatools and run a Extended Test overnight. See if it's still in warranty.

[QUOTE=Phantoml994;39255795]Are there better alternatives to this in the same price range? [URL="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VS229HR-Widescreen-1920x1080-Headphone/dp/B008ON76YS"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VS229HR-Widescreen-1920x1080-Headphone/dp/B008ON76YS[/URL][/QUOTE] That's 21.5 inches...

[QUOTE=YWNJack;39256235]That's 21.5 inches...[/QUOTE] Indeed, what exactly is your point?

[QUOTE=Phantoml994;39256531]Indeed, what exactly is your point?[/QUOTE] I'm looking for a single 27" as an upgrade from 24"

[QUOTE=YWNJack;39257165]I'm looking for a single 27" as an upgrade from 24"[/QUOTE] Oh, you certainly are, however, I wasn't really responding to your previous question, I was asking another question.

[QUOTE=Phantoml994;39257189]Oh, you certainly are, however, I wasn't really responding to your previous question, I was asking another question.[/QUOTE] Ahh my bad, I misunderstood

[QUOTE=Quinnjdq;39253405]It's like this on my tablet and mouse. Weirdly enough it only looks terrible when I am drawing slowly Here is a small thing of me drawing the same shape speed ranging from fastest to slowest left to right. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lGDb0.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] Which tablet and what's the res of your screen? If your tablet has a small resolution (which probably isn't the case if you have a nice tablet like a wacom) then your hands just might be shaky? The tablet is much smaller than your screen size so each small movement is amplified. I assume you're talking about a drawing tablet, if you mean a tablet like an iPad then that's just how they are.

Hey I'm extremely SLI ignorant because I've never used the function before Would I be able to use my primary (current) graphics card with card from a different manufacturer as long as it shares the same nvidia chipset? If so, could I use my current 560 ti and then just buy a much cheaper 560 ti from a shittier manufacturer and run them SLI together, or do they need matching specs?

Is there any way to change USB cable in a gamepad? Also is it worth it? I'm thinking that it USB cable might be causing my pathfinder mt1502 problems like after plugging it in either I'm getting "Unkown Device" or even getting BSOD. I already tried testing it with and without drivers - there wasn't any difference.

[QUOTE=hypno-toad;39258241]Hey I'm extremely SLI ignorant because I've never used the function before Would I be able to use my primary (current) graphics card with card from a different manufacturer as long as it shares the same nvidia chipset? If so, could I use my current 560 ti and then just buy a much cheaper 560 ti from a shittier manufacturer and run them SLI together, or do they need matching specs?[/QUOTE] Yes. As long as they are the same chipset, you should be fine.

[QUOTE=hypno-toad;39258241]Hey I'm extremely SLI ignorant because I've never used the function before Would I be able to use my primary (current) graphics card with card from a different manufacturer as long as it shares the same nvidia chipset? If so, could I use my current 560 ti and then just buy a much cheaper 560 ti from a shittier manufacturer and run them SLI together, or do they need matching specs?[/QUOTE] Just has to be the same chip.

[QUOTE=B-Rabbit;39258317]Is there any way to change USB cable in a gamepad? Also is it worth it? I'm thinking that it USB cable might be causing my pathfinder mt1502 problems like after plugging it in either I'm getting "Unkown Device" or even getting BSOD. I already tried testing it with and without drivers - there wasn't any difference.[/QUOTE] It's possible that a short in the cable is causing it to read as an unknown device, recabling might fix. Just open it up and look, it might be detachable like most mouses are or it could be soldered. You could just splice it if you don't know how / don't have a soldering iron, but it might cause problems in the future.

[QUOTE=hypno-toad;39258241]Hey I'm extremely SLI ignorant because I've never used the function before Would I be able to use my primary (current) graphics card with card from a different manufacturer as long as it shares the same nvidia chipset? If so, could I use my current 560 ti and then just buy a much cheaper 560 ti from a shittier manufacturer and run them SLI together, or do they need matching specs?[/QUOTE] Make sure they are running the same frequencies. Buying an overclocked card is worthless as it will try to match their speeds of the slowest. But like the other said 560 with a 560, 580 with a 580, 550 Ti with a 550 Ti, 650 with a 650, et cetera.

[QUOTE=Shadaez;39257854]Which tablet and what's the res of your screen? If your tablet has a small resolution (which probably isn't the case if you have a nice tablet like a wacom) then your hands just might be shaky? The tablet is much smaller than your screen size so each small movement is amplified. I assume you're talking about a drawing tablet, if you mean a tablet like an iPad then that's just how they are.[/QUOTE] I don't have a very good tablet, it's a monoprice but it's fairly large. The reason I feel it's not my hand is because when I drag the pen it feels like I am on a grid almost,

[QUOTE=Quinnjdq;39259755]I don't have a very good tablet, it's a monoprice but it's fairly large. The reason I feel it's not my hand is because when I drag the pen it feels like I am on a grid almost,[/QUOTE] Try it in ms paint or some other simple program.