I'm new, and I approve this message. Thanks for taking the time to help out us new folk 

I can't believe I've been here for a while and I didn't see this thread first lol. Thanks for the guide, it's been very helpful for me for a few things I couldn't figure out.

Another one!
still new here and waiting for a new x79

But I can't reply to a PM. I get this message but it looks like I meet all the requirements.

The admin has set up some restrictions to prevent PM SPAM.

You won't be able to send PMs until you have ...

been a member for at least 5 day(s);

made a total of 10 post(s);

earned at least 0 point(s) for post scores (based on the ratings on your posts);

earned at least 0 reward point(s); You have been a member since 12/19/2010, with 10 posts, a score of 0, and 0 reward points.
 

It let me now.  Apparently you need more than 10 posts to be able to send a PM.

Yeah, you have to meet all of the requirements listed, not just one. it's an "And" list not an "Or" list.

Just wondering why i cannot send private messages yet? i made my account here in 2011 when i got my first evga card which was a 9500gt , then i decided to finally start poking around the forums now because i can do a bit more with this new gtx560ti 2gb
 
anyone care to help me figure that out?
 
its sort of  bugging me :(

Ok nvm it is working now, sorry about that

Hello Newbie here, thank you for all the info below

Great post full of all the info new people need to use the site and become part of the awesome community here at EVGA.  Thanks