Make sure your new PC is optimized. If it is not then...the motherboard usually checks removable devices to boot from first. Go to your BIOS, set your #1 boot priority to be your hard drive, and turn off RAM test.

Also you can further speed up loading Windows by turning off the Windows GUI during boot-up (once Windows is finish loading, "run" msconfig from the Start menu).

Simpler Instructions:

"Run" 'msconfig' from the "Start" menu

- turn off Windows GUI during boot-up

- modify start-up programs (turn off programs that you rarely use from loading during start-up)

Hit "Delete" during motherboard boot-up screen to enter BIOS

- set primary (#1) boot-up device to be the hard-drive

- turn off memory (RAM) test (after you are certain your RAM works)

If your system only gets the Blue Screen of Death from playing games, try uninstalling and restalling the ati drivers with the latest updates, and try your game again.

Otherwise, if your system permanently has the Blue Screen of Death after that incident, this is what I am thinking...

1. First, remove the Radeon 3870.

2. Place back in your 7600gt IF you do NOT have onboard graphics for your motherboard. No need to reinstall the drivers, just see if your computer works.

3a. If your computer doesn't work, then your pc cleaning program might have deleted something critical (then you would have to reformat your hard drive obviously).

3b. If your computer works, try removing your ati drivers, then reinstall the ati drivers with all the updates first before placing your Radeon 3870 back in. If your computer gets the BSOD again, it could be the ati drivers or faulty hardware. Try reading others' reviews on your same brand Radeon 3870 to see if any one else have had similar problems.

P.S. I've never experienced the BSOD before from my recollection, but from wikipedia, "Bluescreens can be caused by poorly written device drivers, faulty memory, a corrupt Registry, or incompatible DLLs." So I think it is safe to say that your power supply can't be causing the problem. Actually, if it was your power supply, your system would just shut off I believe.

PROCESSOR: Intel® CoreTM2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)

OPERATING SYSTEM: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Digital Cable Support

MEMORY: 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs

HARD DRIVE: 320GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache

OPTICAL DRIVE: Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability

MONITORS: No Monitor

VIDEO CARD: 512MB Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

SOUND CARD: Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio

KEYBOARD: Dell USB Keyboard

MOUSE: Dell Optical USB Mouse

FLOPPY & MEDIA READER: No Floppy Drive or Media Reader Included

MODEM: 56K PCI Data Fax Modem

You can get the above specification for $1048 (tax unapplied) w/ $50 gift card and 4 years Dell warranty. Just go to http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&kc=&oc=dxdwqrs

The deal supposedly expires December 31, 2007. Just thought I mention it for those who cares. I saw this deal at dealnews.com, and remember to deselect "Trend Micro Internet Security 36-months," an anti-virus software.

If you don't plan on modifying your system, that is a good deal. Although, you can probably build one with the same specifications for $900 - $1000 (including tax), it is not worth the hassle if you don't already known much about computers. For example, I spent over 20 hours to research and build my first computer (I took the longest reading plenty of reviews before buying any one component, and finding the cheapest good components since I wanted to save money).

So it's really not worth it unless you enjoy building computers. Anyhow, Dell only has a bad reputation for their uncustomizable computer parts. For example, the I/O panel is built into their chassis for their inspiron models. So you would need a new motherboard if you decide to upgrade w/ something that will generate more heat because the inspiron chassis is too small to accomodate a lot of heat. I have no idea how the XPS models are built though.

Dell, on the other hand, has excellent customer service, and you get a warranty from them if you buy from them. If you ever have issues with your computer, you can just call them, and they'll quickly dispatch a technician to come to your house to fix it.

You posted a topic I was pondering about myself. I doubt Nintendo will bring out a backward-compatible HD Wii like Michael Pachter predicts. I believe Nintendo won't make another new home console available for purchase until at least 2011 (although it may debut before 2011).

Recall the whole interconnectivity thing Nintendo was pushing for with the Gameboy Advance and Gamecube. They were also thinking about the interconnectivity between the DS and Wii. However, having to buy both traditional and handheld controllers separately is too expensive.

Perhaps the next generation Nintendo console will utilize their primary controllers with *screen(s) on it, incorporating touch screen(s) similar to the DS or some kind of pointer-based control. Wireless controllers are a given, but perhaps the controller will also be small enough for carrying around as a handheld, and the controller will have internal memory so that you may download games to play with when away from home. Using this control scheme would definitely enable Nintendo to explore more ways to play games with for the interactivity they originally thrived for between console and handheld.

This kind of controller would be more affordable by 2011 and would possibly cost only as much as the cost of the current Wiimote and nunchuk of today (~$60). Any other thoughts people are thinking of?

*Note: I refer to "screen(s)" as possibly one or dual screens. Either way seems plausible to me.

You need a memory card while playing gc games on wii (if you don't want saved data) Wii's backward capability can only play gc games. For your rumors for it playing 64 and Super Nintendo games your right. If you got wifi you can go on thewii's shop channel and download afew games the includethe64,SNES,Genisis,TurboGafix, and NES for wii, points the shops currency.

Hope you have fun with youwii!!:D

GSmashX_202

Wait, so you can't save on the wii's internal memory? You have to have a gamecube memory card to save gamecube games' data on? I just want to make sure because I can interpret the above statement in more than one way.

[QUOTE="--ProtoMan--"]

You do realize that that list includes 6 versions of Donkey Kong, 6 versions of Donkey Kong Jr., and A LINK TO THE PAST?

This includes ANY game where Mario made a cameo--not just the true Mario games (which there are around 10 of).

bragac200

They all still have Mario in them. I just don't understand how after 200 games you can't be sick of him.

Well then, after 1000+ posts,should we be sick of you? Mario appears in many games, but most of them are fresh and new, as well as being completely different genres. Just as you make many posts, I am sure they vary substantially for most part.

motion sensing is not innovation, its been done before, and its just basically a different way of controlling, it doesnt re-invent gameplay
next your gonna tell us that R.O.B. was an great innovative achievement??
shiram

Uhh...I never said motion sensing is innovative. Please show some respect and read my article before replying. My argument is that the Wii allows game developers to experiment on, which leads to innovation. The reason why is because the Wii's graphical capability relieves developers from competing on a graphical basis to a gameplay basis.