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Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 14, 2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24,030
Sticky: Your PC ATM
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Posted By DrOctopus
@mailman - Yeah, i realize that now but i often...

@mailman - Yeah, i realize that now but i often use their cheaper boards for builds that i do for friends etc and they have all been a breeze to setup with no problems whatsoever. Definitely going to...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 14, 2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24,030
Sticky: Your PC ATM
Views: 2,700,047
Posted By DrOctopus
Mock Up - This pc is obviously not finished. I...

Mock Up - This pc is obviously not finished. I just wanted to see how things looked/check everything fits etc..
http://img.techpowerup.org/100914/DSC_0001599.jpg...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 21, 2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By DrOctopus
What about: i3 530 - 114 ECS H55H-I - 78 ...

What about:

i3 530 - 114
ECS H55H-I - 78
2GB DDR3 1600 cl8 - 60-65
IN WIN BP655.200BL Black + 200W Power Supply - 45
640GB WD Blue - 50-60
Generic DVD Multi drive - 20

Prices from the egg....
Forum: Storage Aug 17, 2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By DrOctopus
Thanks for the reply. I've actually RMA'd my...

Thanks for the reply. I've actually RMA'd my board as it stopped posting. I double checked this at the shop that i bought the board from and they sent it off.

I'll definitely try the method you...
Forum: Storage Aug 7, 2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By DrOctopus
Np man, I'm no grammar nazi. I just tried...

Np man, I'm no grammar nazi.

I just tried using one of the sata 6gbps slots to see if it worked; it didn't. Now my wd black isn't registered by the bios either!! But it still boots? Then i...
Forum: Storage Aug 7, 2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By DrOctopus
Yeah, that's what i was thinking, given its a...

Yeah, that's what i was thinking, given its a relatively newly released board.....I'm actually wondering whether it could be the sata controller acting up as i had a 'no bootable devices' error the...
Forum: Storage Aug 7, 2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By DrOctopus
Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, i have checked...

Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, i have checked the cables at least 4 times. Do you think a bios flash might help?
Forum: Storage Aug 7, 2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By DrOctopus
OCZ Vertex - help needed

Hey guys, i cant see my Vertex in bios.

I tried different changing different sata ports, swapping power cables and google'd issues related to the vertex series for some potential fixes, still...
Forum: Project Logs Jun 23, 2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,109
Posted By DrOctopus
Awesome. I particularly like that mesh cover for...

Awesome. I particularly like that mesh cover for the IO port; so clean!!

Amazing work man.
Forum: Case Mod Gallery May 11, 2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 0
[Case Gallery] Antec 900 Red N Black
Views: 619
Posted By DrOctopus
I voted 8/10 because: nice build, i don't...

I voted 8/10 because:

nice build, i don't generally care for red, but its pretty clean, grats.
Forum: Project Logs Apr 27, 2010, 01:04 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 34,324
Posted By DrOctopus
Interesting mod, ive never seen anything like...

Interesting mod, ive never seen anything like this done to the a300.

good job!
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Apr 26, 2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 33,110
Posted By DrOctopus
imho 1. PC-V2110 2. PC-X500 3. PC-A20 ...

imho

1. PC-V2110
2. PC-X500
3. PC-A20

The TJ07 and 800D are great cases, there's no denying that, but for me its become like that one song that you really really like, so you end up listening...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 26, 2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,675
Posted By DrOctopus
agreed. its kind of ridiculous. *Edit*...

agreed.

its kind of ridiculous.

*Edit* its 4,600 words lol my bad
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 26, 2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,675
Posted By DrOctopus
10,000 word Fermi Parody

Someone with far too much time and anger towards the belated release of Fermi has written a 10,000 word parody of Nvidia's various fermi-related endeavors.

Its mildly amusing at some points, but...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Feb 10, 2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,974
Posted By DrOctopus
yeah, i saw that mod earlier today, thanks tho....

yeah, i saw that mod earlier today, thanks tho. Im likely going to have to do that to the SG06 to get the 5850 in there considering the 6pin power placement. Idk i reckon itd just look so badass to...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Feb 10, 2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,974
Posted By DrOctopus
5850/i7 860/SG06 water

Hey guys, I'm in the process of preparing for my next build and i was thinking of going SFF with a dfi itx-p55/i7 860/5850 and SGO6.

Ignoring the obvious potential issues with powering the rig...
Forum: Project Logs Feb 1, 2010, 04:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,669
Posted By DrOctopus
awesome build dude, very innovative. The pic with...

awesome build dude, very innovative. The pic with all everything lit up looks especially nice.

btw i notice you've got an igame card in the first pic... is igame a respectable company? i only ask...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Dec 27, 2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By DrOctopus
Heatkiller rev3.0 1156 lt, EK supreme-lt,...

Heatkiller rev3.0 1156 lt, EK supreme-lt, Apogee-xt would be my personal choices. May i ask y u wanna change, are you unhappy with your current temps, or just want a perty new block? lol
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 17, 2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,812
Posted By DrOctopus
yeah dude, id say you need to use the spdif...

yeah dude, id say you need to use the spdif cable. if you dont know which what it looks like; its the really thin cable that looks vaguely reminiscent of a gpu fan cable. your gtx280 should have a...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 16, 2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By DrOctopus
Thanks for the quick reply! i forgot to mention...

Thanks for the quick reply! i forgot to mention that it will not even allow safe mode.

How would i go about this bios under-clock? I've not had much experience with bios OCing gpu's as i usually...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 16, 2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By DrOctopus
GTX260 problems

Hey guys, been having an issue with a 192sp 65nm gtx260 in a build for my friend.

Basically, when the machine posts i get blue dots/lines/squares against black bios screen with post info still...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 13, 2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By DrOctopus
if you do save some money on getting a cheaper...

if you do save some money on getting a cheaper mobo, you should consider going for a 4890 or gtx275. considering your only gonna use one card, either of these are a good step up.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 8, 2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
im pretty sure it has a brown pcb tho :s

im pretty sure it has a brown pcb tho :s
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 8, 2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
Thanks, for the input guys! I think ive decided...

Thanks, for the input guys! I think ive decided to go i7. I have the money, so im willing to fork out a liitle extra for more options and hopefully a longer lasting socket.

Any mid-range boards...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 7, 2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
Ultimately, my only justification for i7 against...

Ultimately, my only justification for i7 against am3 is that there will be less risk of the cpu bottle necking new gpu's in the next yr or 2, and the cf/sli option. do you think i7 is overkill? would...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 7, 2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
will i9 only be compatible with the 1366 socket?

will i9 only be compatible with the 1366 socket?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 7, 2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
lol, its cool.

lol, its cool.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 7, 2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
Well it is seems that 790fx + 955 is winning out....

Well it is seems that 790fx + 955 is winning out. Im pretty much convinced. I pretty much only use it for gaming anyway...tho ima stick wif x4 955, considering the price there's no justification for...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 6, 2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
yeah, im just gaming mainly. but i have plenty of...

yeah, im just gaming mainly. but i have plenty of money atm, so i wanna go quite hi-end. so that i dont have to upgrade cpu for a while. I basically want a solid rig that can handle new gpu's for the...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 6, 2009, 05:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By DrOctopus
i7, i5 or am3?

Planning to sell my rig to a friend of mine that needs a desktop, i have some money from one of my other systems that i sold also. So i currently have the three options go i7 go i5 (im in china its...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 4, 2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,502
Posted By DrOctopus
then the hx850 would be a good solution. :)

then the hx850 would be a good solution. :)
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 4, 2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,502
Posted By DrOctopus
they also have the hx750w if your only running 2...

they also have the hx750w if your only running 2 4870's, it would be more than sufficient.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 4, 2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,502
Posted By DrOctopus
Well that's obviously the safest option. However,...

Well that's obviously the safest option. However, i think when some more knowledgeable/experienced members come in here their guna tell you that your fine with your current psu. I personally would...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 4, 2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,502
Posted By DrOctopus
lol i think i may be responsible for this...

lol i think i may be responsible for this distrust of those psu guides, i posted on your build thread. If this is the case i was expressing concern dude to personal experience with Xilence. I...
Forum: General Hardware Aug 22, 2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By DrOctopus
Anand tech has a good review of the 965 with...

Anand tech has a good review of the 965 with oc'ing, and some bench's with 955 vs 965 stock clock. tbh, there doesn't seem to be that much difference....check these out...
...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 15, 2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By DrOctopus
PSU Sleeving problem.

Not sure if this is the right area to post this thread but here goes: I

- completely jacked up one of the 6-8pin PCI-E power on my Corsair tx750w!


Already sleeved the 8pin cpu and 24pin...
Forum: Project Logs Aug 12, 2009, 03:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By DrOctopus
Thanks, Ive a got a usb dvd drive and i plan to...

Thanks, Ive a got a usb dvd drive and i plan to mount the hd cage just after psu.
Forum: Project Logs Aug 11, 2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By DrOctopus
Few more pics of mounted rad (kept the 360), fans...

Few more pics of mounted rad (kept the 360), fans installed and other minor mods....http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae237/DrOctopusTempest/DSC_5337.jpg...
Forum: Project Logs Aug 7, 2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 20,027
Posted By DrOctopus
Really, really nice setup. I love the sleeving....

Really, really nice setup. I love the sleeving. Btw what are gonna do with that poor gtx2XX (gtx260? for physx?) card sandwiched between the two 295's lol, are you gonna wc that too!!? or just take...
Forum: Storage Aug 6, 2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 11,467
Posted By DrOctopus
50kuai is too expensive for the average consumer...

50kuai is too expensive for the average consumer in china i think. with dvd's at an average of around 5kuai i doubt they will be very popular. However, with the government backing them anything is...
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