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The Den :: RE: Wheelin and Dealin - Like a Boss!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:39:15

Author: Jason
Topic Replies: 3

Wheelin and Dealin Part 2...

So I bought a TV at Best Buy in January 2007... a 27" LCD for $500, plus the extended warranty for $50. It died due to me sending static through it after folding blankets in February 2008. They gave me full credit to buy a new TV, and I got a 32" LCD (60Hz 720p) for $50 more ($550) plus warranty for $99.

Fast forward almost 4 years to December 2011 and that TV is starting to die - blue stripe up the screen. I forget I had a warranty on it and let it go until in January 2012 when like magic I get an email suggesting I extend the warranty... Ooh, thanks for the reminder that I had coverage. Contact Best Buy again and they offer to replace the TV, and give full credit again! $550 plus tax goes a long way toward a TV these days.

I actually wound up with a Best Buy gift card for $588 today. Not sure what TV to get, but it could be a 46" or larger... 1080p... 120Hz... LED... based on the prices I see.

Damn!

The Den :: RE: What projects have you guys got going at home right now?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:07:09

Author: BeerCheeze
Topic Replies: 3

Blhaaa... I got lotz to do.

Replace the carpet in our bathroom (yes, I said carpet in the bathroom... ours is the last one left, already did the other 2).

Get rid of the ton or two of rocks on the side of our house and put in probably a green house, maybe a shed to (so I can reclaim the garage for... vehicles).

Convert our "formal dining" area that isn't used for eating into a bar

Too much to do, not enough time.

The Den :: RE: What projects have you guys got going at home right now?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:29

Author: JimBowy
Topic Replies: 3

Jason wrote:

Lots of things have been going on... At first because we just wanted to make the house better - and then all of a sudden because we wanted to move. Sucks because the market is so different now, all this extra money won't be re-cooped. All new kitchen, remodeled one bath, handful of new windows...

My house is sold, but the one we tried to buy went to someone else. Homeless soon?

That sucks. How long until you move out?

You can move into my basement... put the kids room behind the bar

The Den :: RE: What projects have you guys got going at home right now?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:53:42

Author: Jason
Topic Replies: 3

Lots of things have been going on... At first because we just wanted to make the house better - and then all of a sudden because we wanted to move. Sucks because the market is so different now, all this extra money won't be re-cooped. All new kitchen, remodeled one bath, handful of new windows...

My house is sold, but the one we tried to buy went to someone else. Homeless soon?

The Den :: What projects have you guys got going at home right now?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:37

Author: JimBowy
Subject: What projects have you guys got going at home right now?
Topic Replies: 3

Its been a bit quiet in here... have any of you been up to any projects at home?

My project

Right now I'm finishing my basement. It all started last year when the cast iron pipes beneath my basement floor decided to rot out and eventually become plugged. Since then I have dug-up the floor, replaced the cast with PVC, poured 4000lbs of concrete by hand, insulated and added framed walls along the outside perimeter of the basement. I'm routing electrical right now. Also included in the project is a full bath and a wet bar. This project has had PLENTY of scope creep!

Well - thats where I'm at... how about you guys?

News :: Xigmatek MidGard II Case

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:39:28

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: Xigmatek MidGard II Case
Topic Replies: 0

Today we will be focusing on a new Mid Tower chassis from Xigmatek, the MidGard II. This is the second case released in the MidGard series, following up on the popular original MidGard model. Can the new MidGard II match the success of it�s predecessor? kitguru.net

News :: VisionTek Radeon 7970 Video Card

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:38:57

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: VisionTek Radeon 7970 Video Card
Topic Replies: 0

We're looking at the VisionTek Radeon HD 7970. It's a reference design, and comes a standard cooler and clocks that look to put the hurt on Nvidia's current offerings. Is it strong enough to fend off the GTX 580? Framerates tell some of the story, but what about temperatures? Power consumption? Gaming value? Let's take a closer look at the VisionTek HD 7970 and answer those questions for you. pureoverclock.com

News :: Zotac GTX 580 AMP2 3GB Edition Video Card

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:38:28

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: Zotac GTX 580 AMP2 3GB Edition Video Card
Topic Replies: 0

ZOTAC�s quality GTX graphics cards have greatly improved in their performance and efficiency. ZOTAC made a stand as they proudly released their GTX 580, putting themselves on top of benchmarks since the GeForce GTX 480, which at one point was renowned in the industry. However, ZOTAC have push the bar even higher with the GTX 580�s big brother; the ZOTAC GTX 580 3GB AMP2 Edition which boasts a great performance boost over the normal GTX 580. hardwarelook.com

News :: NZXT Switch 810 Full Tower Chassis

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:37:53

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: NZXT Switch 810 Full Tower Chassis
Topic Replies: 0

Overall, the NZXT Switch 810 is a very nice case to own. It is a very user friendly case with lots of options that allow you to customize and tweak your layout to your hearts content. It can be built as a great air cooled system, and can be quickly swapped out to support a large liquid cooling system and large graphics cards. It's your choice. bcchardware.com

News :: Swiftech H20-220 Edge HD Liquid Cooling Kit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:37:05

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: Swiftech H20-220 Edge HD Liquid Cooling Kit
Topic Replies: 0

The H2O-220 Edge HD kit from Swiftech is solidly built, easy to install, and performs very well. The configurability of the H2O-220 Edge HD kit is nice as it allows the end user the flexibility to make the cooler fit their need, rather than the other way round. legitreviews.com

Bonanza :: Play on EVGA servers to win prizes like a new PC, SSD, etc.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:51:10

Author: Leon
Subject: Play on EVGA servers to win prizes like a new PC, SSD, etc.
Topic Replies: 0

Play Team Fortress 2 (Free to Play), Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 or Battlefield 3.

Prizes include Digital Storm Hailstorm PC, Intel 990X Processor, Intel 520 Series SSD 240GB, Corsair Speakers SP2500 2.1, EVGA P67 FTW, and many more.

Signup and play on any EVGA game server between February 20th after 4PM Pacific and March 4th before 11:59PM to qualify.

Open worldwide

Go here for all the info.

Good luck!

News :: ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme 7970 Cooler

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:43:22

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme 7970 Cooler
Topic Replies: 0

If you are fortunate enough to have bought a new AMD graphics card, then today�s review will be of particular interest. Arctic have just released a cooling solution which is compatible with the new range of AMD graphics cards, including the latest award winning HD7970 and HD7950. The idea is simple � replace your cooler and benefit from reduced noise and temperatures. kitguru.net

News :: ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB Motherboard

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:42:46

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB Motherboard
Topic Replies: 0

ASRock has released seven motherboard models for the new socket 2011 platform, heavily betting that this platform will become more mainstream after Intel releases cheaper LGA2011 processors during this year. Let's take a look at the X79 Extreme6/GB, which comes with three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, five SATA-600 ports, six USB 3.0 ports, and a high-end, add-on sound card called "Game Blaster." hardwaresecrets.com

News :: SilverStone Air Penetrator SST-AP121-USB

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:42:12

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: SilverStone Air Penetrator SST-AP121-USB
Topic Replies: 0

Then, a specific friend of mine, while enjoying his food, said that there should be a USB cooling solution that would cool off his food. I kept that in mind during the holiday season, and decided to look for something along those lines as a product to write a lounge article on, since it has been a while since we last wrote about of this extent that doesn't fit into our normal review schemes. Lo and behold, we finally have said product that I distinctly recall talking about. Not only is it a USB fan from SilverStone, I also picked up an interesting version -- so to speak -- in tribute to my friend. Read on to find out what I mean! aphnetworks.com

News :: ASUS VG278H LCD Monitor 3D Vision-2 Kit

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:41:29

Author: ~*77*~
Subject: ASUS VG278H LCD Monitor 3D Vision-2 Kit
Topic Replies: 0

We live in a three-dimensional world, and display technology is finally catching up to how we see things. Games, movies, multimedia video, and even photos are now widely available in stereoscopic 3D. Packaged with a NVIDIA 3D Vision-2 glasses kit, the ASUS VG278H LCD Monitor gives you that big screen experience with vivid color, 120Hz high-definition 1080p picture quality, and added 3D special effects. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the ASUS VG278H 27" LED-backlight widescreen120Hz monitor with NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology and show off its built-in stereoscopic 3D Vision-2 functionality. benchmarkreviews.com