Dumb & Stupid MB question. I am currently building a new PC for my dear wife. And I have what maybe the Tom's Hardware Most Stupid Question. When you are physically mounting the MB to the floor of the case, do those little fiber washers need to be placed...

Stupid question EVGA 8800 GTS 512MB/320MB VS 9800 GT 512MB. Well I have a EVGA 9800 GT 512/65NM/G92, I know it an 8800 GT in a new package. However i found a 8800 GTS 512 for $100CAD(going to try 80) the 8800 GTS 320MB is $75CAD, 9800GT Stock: -GPU:...

Stupid question regarding CROSSFIRE. Ok I currently have a ATI Radeon 4850 for all my gaming needs. All my games play perfectly with excellent frame rates. My question is, would I see a huge increase in framerates if I settup another Radeon 4850 in crossfire...

Stupid question of the day - 64 bit vs 32 bit version of Win 7?. I know that the 64 bit version of Windows 7 can take advantage of more memory than the 32 bit version however are there any other benefits?. I know that the 64 bit version of Windows 7 can take...

Stupid question about OEM. Ok so Im planning on installing the OEM version of Windows 7 Ulitmate on my system but I have one question. From what I have read you can "Only use the disk once" meaning for one install on one system. Does this mean that if at...

Really Stupid Question.... Good evening, I'm interested in building a customizable computer, but the last time that I attempted it (~10 years ago) I didn't properly attach the CPU cooling system and wound up burning out the processor. I'm comfortable installing...

Stupid question about DDR3-1333 compatibility. OK, so I have a homebuilt machine with an motherboard and 4GB of . Recently, the motherboard burned out, and after a long fight with Intel over whose fault it was (you can guess how that turned out), suffice to...

Noob stupid question.... Is there any way to see if you processor took a ***? Will a motherboard still bring up bios without the processor?. Is there any way to see if you processor took a ***? Will a motherboard still bring up bios without the processor?...

Stupid Question. Can i switch motherboards and use the same hard drive? Im getting a new motherboard and I want to keep my same install of windows. Is this possible?. Can i switch motherboards and use the same hard drive? Im getting a new motherboard and I...

Need Help with a stupid question.... *edited found out the P6T (non-deluxe) has a SAS plug, but still have a problem* my question is.... I have the Fujitsu SAS hdd and have it plugged into the SAS (little orange box) plug, but my HDD doesnt show up in...