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Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 11, 2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By [Ion]
Honestly, for now I think that 2GB is probably...

Honestly, for now I think that 2GB is probably sufficient. But if you're like most responsible people, you'll probably want to keep this computer for several years, so it would be valuable to get...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 10, 2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By BarbaricSoul
the parts looks good. Add a SSD if you can afford...

the parts looks good. Add a SSD if you can afford it. For a mild OC, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is plenty
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jan 10, 2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By happita
I would try and get a 4GB GTX 680. You can take...

I would try and get a 4GB GTX 680. You can take down the PSU a notch to a good quality 750w, unless you plan on going dual graphics cards in the future with those 680's. And I would highly recommend...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By keakar
if both computers will be hooked to the same...

if both computers will be hooked to the same internet connection through the router then that is your connection. simply go to your old computer and enable file sharing through your LAN - Local Area...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By Steevo
Firewire. Plug it from one firewire port to...

Firewire.

Plug it from one firewire port to the other. Let windows run the network setup wizard. Transfer your files.


Done.
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By JrRacinFan
Agree with you there. You already have firewire...

Agree with you there. You already have firewire why not use it?


Again agree with you. Firewire is still cheaper!

So either go firewire or a crossover cable.:rockout:
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By DanTheBanjoman
Just take the disk out of the old PC and put it...

Just take the disk out of the old PC and put it in the new as secondary. Fastest way to do it.
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By ktr
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtool...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2987891&Sku=D159-1000%20PROMO&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE

This tool got so many high praises of being the...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By Grings
i forgot about crossover cables, unlikely you'll...

i forgot about crossover cables, unlikely you'll need one, as far as im aware all newer network sockets have auto switching (every mobo ive had since nforce2 has)

i also forgot to mention the...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 19, 2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,758
Posted By technicks
If you have a router it's ok to.

If you have a router it's ok to.
Forum: General Hardware Jan 8, 2008, 03:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By pepsi71ocean
the type of alcohol to use is Isopropyl aka...

the type of alcohol to use is Isopropyl aka Rubbing alcohol and 70% is the min, but you can find up to around 95% at any walgreens/riteaid type of store.

EDIT: if you go to clean ur cpu/HSF use...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 8, 2008, 03:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By ex_reven
Well, Methylated Spirits is 95% ethanol I dont...

Well, Methylated Spirits is 95% ethanol
I dont think alcoholic drinks would be usable, as I think they probably have some other ingredients that would leave a residue or at least stickiness....
Forum: General Hardware Jan 7, 2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By hat
Rizzy, Your Freezer 7 Pro as MX-1 pre-applied to...

Rizzy, Your Freezer 7 Pro as MX-1 pre-applied to it. MX-1 is better than Arctic Silver. However keep the stock heatsink around for the highly unlikely event the freezer stops freezing (fan breaks)
...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 7, 2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By hat
No shadowfold, the thermal paste Arctic Cooling...

No shadowfold, the thermal paste Arctic Cooling uses is thier own MX-1 paste, which is better than thier Arctic Silver.

As for the building, I would:
1. get the case ready
2. install perhipials...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 7, 2008, 10:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By JrRacinFan
Even with a pushpin design I would still install...

Even with a pushpin design I would still install cpu/ram/heatsink on the motherboard first before installing into the case. Then install the power supply, do your cable management then install the...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 7, 2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By ShadowFold
When I built mine I put the mobo in first then...

When I built mine I put the mobo in first then put all the stuff on it. Also should have put AS on before you put the H/S fan on, I think you can get the crap from the fan off it with rubbing...
Forum: General Hardware Jan 7, 2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By Snipe343
Umm i donno about the paste but put the cpu, ram...

Umm i donno about the paste but put the cpu, ram and stuff in the mobo then mount it to the case first, on my computer i had to install the PSU and dvd drives before hand but thats due to the case...
Forum: Hot Deals Dec 31, 2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,164
Posted By OnBoard
Rizzy2DarQ: it's the sonic cooler and should be...

Rizzy2DarQ: it's the sonic cooler and should be with "3-Phase Power Supply" too, as it's their own design. All reference coolers are single slot and look something like this (with some stickers on...
Forum: Hot Deals Dec 29, 2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,164
Posted By ghost101
I googled the number NE/8800TxT352 amazon...

I googled the number

NE/8800TxT352 amazon give and i got this
...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 28, 2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,919
Posted By keakar
if you always shuffle your feet then the carpet...

if you always shuffle your feet then the carpet could give you static buildup so avoid causing friction which is where static electricity comes from, dont wear shoes or socks or put newspaper or...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 28, 2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,919
Posted By AphexDreamer
LOL, I have taken my shirt off while removing my...

LOL, I have taken my shirt off while removing my MotherBoard Once but thats because I was wearing a Nylon Shirt, I tend to just touch the back of my case it seems to work. Anti Static Wrist Wrap...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 28, 2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By trog100
the ocz psu is nicely made and nicely priced.....

the ocz psu is nicely made and nicely priced.. looks nice as well with black sheathed cables and plugs.. its enough for what u want.. it will run two reasonable grafix cards..

the small raptor and...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 28, 2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By trog100
another amd game... one msi 790x chipset...

another amd game...

one msi 790x chipset board.. 65 quid..

two of the his cards.. 280 quid...

one 6000+ 90 quid.. phenoms to come later..

the psu 58 quid..
Forum: General Hardware Dec 28, 2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By keakar
this thread on 8800GT coolers is great:...

this thread on 8800GT coolers is great: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=43995
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By trog100
i would buy more than one drive.. having all your...

i would buy more than one drive.. having all your eggs in one basket aint ideal.. i like a smallish operating system drive and a bigger storage drive or drives..

burners are burners.. they dont...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By BloodTotal
well if you seem up to the challenge when you...

well if you seem up to the challenge when you learn more about computers I highly recommend getting a custom case like that
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By Cold Storm
hey, we are all noobs when it came to wiring the...

hey, we are all noobs when it came to wiring the first rig.. Look through the forums and see the wiring, and if needed, post and we will help. Thats what the forum is made for.
I'd go with a...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By keakar
being new you should go windowless so no one sees...

being new you should go windowless so no one sees your learning curve while you figure out wire management and proper airflow. it also lets you think about it longer to get ideas on lighting and if...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By JC316
What he means by wiring is cable management,...

What he means by wiring is cable management, keeping the cables organized. Personally, I would just go with an 8800GT and be done with it, it's a great card. Great looking build that you have there.
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By BloodTotal
If you have the money, and some wiring skills,...

If you have the money, and some wiring skills, then I would suggest to upgrade to an Antec 900 from your CoolerMaster

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=501972
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By Exavier
I'd say it was a solid build, with plenty of...

I'd say it was a solid build, with plenty of space for upgrade potential.
I can only advise on a case change; my build is based around the CoolerMaster Stacker 832.
If you're a performance whore...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By Cold Storm
I have a cosmos, and I'd tell anyone to buy it! I...

I have a cosmos, and I'd tell anyone to buy it! I love this beast!! here is a link http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/Coldstorm84/ it has my Cosmos pictures. They are blurry because of the fact...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By kylew
Hey Rizzy, pretty good choice of components, I've...

Hey Rizzy, pretty good choice of components, I've just got myself a G0 Q6600 (got it clocked at 3.85 :P). The hitachi drives you've chosen are pretty good too, I've recently bought two of them to go...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By Paulieg
Those are nice specs. If you wanted to, you could...

Those are nice specs. If you wanted to, you could probably save some money without sacrificing performance. For instance, you could slightly downgrade your motherboard to a cheaper P35 board from...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 27, 2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,693
Posted By Duxx
That is indeed a very solid build. I dont know...

That is indeed a very solid build. I dont know if anything can be found cheaper, because all those prices are considered high at least compared to US.You might be able to save a bit of money on the...
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