PC Tech/Gaming Info Thread

[firstchoicett]

not sure if it was posted b4 but anyone built their own DVR?

thinking about building one...any advice?

DVR for security cameras?

[firstchoicett]

Just order 3 Titan

[stev]

not sure if it was posted b4 but anyone built their own DVR?

thinking about building one...any advice?

DVR for security cameras?

both for cameras and for recording TV shows. hehehe

[firstchoicett]

not sure if it was posted b4 but anyone built their own DVR?

thinking about building one...any advice?

DVR for security cameras?

both for cameras and for recording TV shows. hehehe

You want a brand name PCI card or a normal one ? How many cameras you using ?

[stev]

not really looking into expensive hardware....5 cameras.

right now im looking into putting DVR functionality in a NAS

the easiest option (so far) is using the Raspberry Pi

[firstchoicett]

^ yes you can do that will work great. Try to get your NAS with a ESATA and makesure your DVR box support ESATA those works great .

[DVSTT]

Looking at a surveillance system for the house in the near future but not sure exactly what to look for, ie brands, specs etc.
Is this a good one?

http://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Channel-Wea ... hannel+dvr

[firstchoicett]

Looking at a surveillance system for the house in the near future but not sure exactly what to look for, ie brands, specs etc.
Is this a good one?

http://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Channel-Wea ... hannel+dvr

wont advice you to go with that. Those cameras are a waste.

[firstchoicett]

My Rig V2.0

Still have lots of work to be done

But for now she's lights up nice .

[fouljuice]

This card looking real neat.

[DVSTT]

Looking at a surveillance system for the house in the near future but not sure exactly what to look for, ie brands, specs etc.
Is this a good one?

http://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Channel-Wea ... hannel+dvr

wont advice you to go with that. Those cameras are a waste.

What do you recommend?

[firstchoicett]

Looking at a surveillance system for the house in the near future but not sure exactly what to look for, ie brands, specs etc.
Is this a good one?

http://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Channel-Wea ... hannel+dvr

wont advice you to go with that. Those cameras are a waste.

What do you recommend?

Try Defender or ProVisual we are the distributors for ProVisual.

Those works great .

[firstchoicett]

If anyone of you interested I have these 2 cards for sale .

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Card are used for 2-3 months did not OC them comes with back plate .

Asking 3300 each this are the EVGA 4GB FTW.

[Chiney]

beautiful cards!

[blaine]

Question for you guys. I've recently built my first system by myself about a week ago and since then it worked flawlessly.
System specs:
Asus P8Z77-VPRO
Intel i5 3570K
Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO
8 Gigs Corsair Vengence RAM
WD Caviar Black 1TB
EVGA GTX 660 (Over Clocked Version)
LG Bluray Player
Windows 7 Pro 64
Thermaltake TR2 700W PSU
HAF 912 Case

All parts were bought from Amazon except the PSU and case. Those were bought locally at Circuit Zone , Price Plaza Chag.

Problem is today while playing FIFA 13, the screen went blank, then I heard a loud pop and now it wouldn't power up. The standby power light on the motherboard is on however, but when you press the power nothing happens. Plese help!!!!

[greenlime100]

The pop sounded like something blow?
any chance of possible overheat? whats your temperatures?
Also check your GPU !

[blaine]

Didn't really smell anything.
I was monitoring my Temp during the course of the week, was in the low 30's

[blaine]

Could it be a blown Power Supply??

[greenlime100]

Yes it is possible, didn't get time to check your components an calculate power consumption.

[stev]

loud pop like a firecracker? possible blown filter capacitor in the PSU....capacitors on a motherboard or card rarely blow (but it happens). do u have another power supply to try it out?

watch out for voiding warranty on any parts if u diggin up in search of the problem.

[firstchoicett]

That's power supply good I use that one a 670 already .try unplugging everything and put it back.

[ttpimpin]

my alienware m17x just popped 2 gtx 680m 4gb each and it's sweating... now i'm wondering what to upgrade next...

[firstchoicett]

my alienware m17x just popped 2 gtx 680m 4gb each and it's sweating... now i'm wondering what to upgrade next...

desktop PC FTW.

[stev]

my alienware m17x just popped 2 gtx 680m 4gb each and it's sweating... now i'm wondering what to upgrade next...

desktop PC FTW.

agreed.


laptops are like earopian luxury cars...u have to go back to the manufacturer for parts in some cases.


Desktops are like B14s...u getting anything u want...and anywhere...even in a lil shop in some corner behind God back.

[ttpimpin]

my alienware m17x just popped 2 gtx 680m 4gb each and it's sweating... now i'm wondering what to upgrade next...

desktop PC FTW.

agreed.


laptops are like earopian luxury cars...u have to go back to the manufacturer for parts in some cases.


Desktops are like B14s...u getting anything u want...and anywhere...even in a lil shop in some corner behind God back.

and still, i choose to buy an alienware.. that right there tells u that i prefer a lambo, over a B14

[stev]

agreed. Alienware = lambo


what about a Falcon Northwest desktop? probably in the area of Bugatti. lol

[firstchoicett]

my alienware m17x just popped 2 gtx 680m 4gb each and it's sweating... now i'm wondering what to upgrade next...

desktop PC FTW.

agreed.


laptops are like earopian luxury cars...u have to go back to the manufacturer for parts in some cases.


Desktops are like B14s...u getting anything u want...and anywhere...even in a lil shop in some corner behind God back.

and still, i choose to buy an alienware.. that right there tells u that i prefer a lambo, over a B14

Lol

[firstchoicett]

I'm pretty sure you spend over 2000 USD on that you could of get a decent desktop to play any games .

[stev]

I'm pretty sure you spend over 2000 USD on that you could of get a decent desktop to play any games .

agreed....the look and feel of an Alienware by itself contributes to a big chunk of the overall cost. not as much as whats in it though.

i can never wrap my head around the weight of it though...some of them are heavy as hell.

[firstchoicett]

I love my desktop yes ..... Changing my deck to the new Titan and going put another in for more power!!!.