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New Computer Case
Hello, I'm new to the forum and am looking to buy a new case for my computer. It's a HP a1520n (I'll try to post the specs.) I've heard that my computer may have some certain parts that only work in an HP. So my question is, will I be able ...
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Big enough PSU
I currently have a 300W psu that came stock on my HP Pavilion a1510n, its currently supporting a 7300gt and a gig of ram. Wondering if it would be able to support a 7600gt and 2 gigs?
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Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...655&CatId=1079
Is this power supply alright?
1x 4-Pin 12V (P4)
^^ Is that chinese for pci-e power connector?
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Case firewire port...
My motherboard (gigabyte p35-ds3r) does not have a firewire connector on the back. However, my case (antec p180), has one on the front. I've hooked up the case just fine, seeing as how the front usb and audio ports function, but I can't seem to...
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AS5 Question
So I finally bought a new case (Cooler Master Elite 330), and figured I'd use this time to get a tube of AS5. I read up on it on AS's website and they said to only put a thin line down the center of the CPU. Now I've always 'painted' the entire...
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Case Modding - Dremel?
I'm really interested in doing some modding on some old cases, and I need to know the best tool for cutting metal, cutting plexiglass, sanding, hole cutting (like for fans), and screw cutting. ThatGuy16 says a dremel won't cut it, but I think i...
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Best temp monitoring software?
Hello I used to use Nvidia's Ntune to monitor my temps but after having my CMOS screw up over and over again and reading online that Ntune is the problem I have gotten rid of it.
So now I am in search for some good temp monitoring software.....
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will a 145w power supply work?
hi,
I'm very new to processors and power supplies, so this might sound like a stupid question.
I have an intel computer (I'm guessing around 1.0 ghz) sitting here, with out a power supply. I also have a gateway 2000 with a power supply, a...
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Thermal Compound Alternative
I'm out of thermal paste. Are there any recipes for "homemade" thermal compound? I can't go out and buy today. Please, just don't say this: "Wait for tomorrow" or something like that.
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PSU suggestions?
I'm looking at this one,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171018
I have like 40-50 bones, tops, so that ultra x-finity 500w PSU ceewi1 recommends is out. This one looks good though, any one see anything wrong, or can recommend s...
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optimal cooling setup
heres my current setup... the rear 120mm moving air out of the case (obviously) , and the antec spotcool blowing air on my heatsinks. the purple bracket you see on the front is for another 120mm fan... which im going to go buy tomorrow. is ...
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using speedfan question?
I just downloaded speedfan it is showing the following.
Fan 1: 548
FAn 4: 1799
Fan 2 and three it shows zero, there are 3 fans total in this system, one in the power supply 95 mm in the rear and a large 120mm in the front that has a big ...
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Louud Computer!
My computers main fan is reealy loud and its running 90% of the time even on the screensaver. I checked my CPU's temperature and its at 74 C.Also my inside looks pretty dusty but I dont think thats the problem aso what is it?
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Picked up a centurion 5 today...
It was on sale at comp usa, and got it for $41 with tax. Great deal. What are your experiences with this case and any issues if any? the fans that came with it don't look that great and I plan on adding a few more possibly adding a 120mm fan at...
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not quite sure what to make of this...
none of my temps are matching up from any of the programs i use... as you can see, speedfan is reporting temps in the high twenties, while core temp is saying mid forties... what could cause this? is it just because on program is more reliable ...
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Cheap modular PS with >2 SATA connections?
I'm searching for a cheap PS unti in the 500-600w range that has more than 2 SATA connectors. Most of what I am finding only have 2 and ones with more are very expensive. I need to run two HDD's and a SATA dvd burner. I am looking to spend unde...
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which of these coolers?
For a core 2 duo 2.33ghz?
zerotherm cf900
thermaltake blue orb
thermaltake mini typhoon
kingwin ka9227
or should I get a scythe?
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Inspiron 6400 notebook won't charge!
I have been using this computer for about six months. I accidentally spilled coffee on my old one and they sent me a refurbished 6400, in early May this year. With the same AC adapter. And when I plug my computer in, it says something like &quo...
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Birthday - New case
My birthday is on the 30th, and since i have screwed up my current case with a jigsaw, im looking into a new case.
I want it to be big !! by this i mean id like it to be long so there is a bit of distance between the edge of the motherboard an...
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PSU died`
Not 30 minutes ago did my PSU die. Fizzing, popping, the norm I'd guess. I took off the side cover, and in the heat of the moment didn't pull AC. I heard some fizzing coming from the DVD-rom, so I pulled the power dongles, disconnected the 20+4...
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fan only comes on at startup
i have a gateway mt6704 laptop and the only time the fan is on is when i first turn on the computer and after that its always off. i looked in the bios for any type of fan control and i looked everywhere in vista to but i couldn't find anything...
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Nice corsair released another power supply
I was randomly looking at newegg corsair power supply and find out that they have a new model of 750 watts (non modular sadly ) and there's another one of 650 watts as well coming soon from what it seems from corsair site
http://www.newegg....
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Power Consupmption / cost
I'm doing a little research for myself, and I'd love it if anyone helped out. I'm trying to find out how much it costs (for electricity) to run a computer normally for an hour, and to run a "sleeping" computer for an hour. Theres a co...
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Nothing will power!!!!
I lied, the only thing that powers is the processor fan. I just got all my parts in for this computer. I bought 2 power supplies thinking the first one was to weak (400 watt) the new one is 680 watts. Everythings plugged in and the only thin...
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computer cased sealed shut
hi.
got computer from a friend, used to be a work computer. now im trying to upgrade it but the case seems to be is sealed shut. any ideas or suggestions on how to open it myself? cheers
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No more 747 :(
I'm probably going to get the Logitech 530 Speakers, so I wanted to make my case quieter. My Coolermaster Centurion 5 came with a 120mm fan and a 80mm fan, but I replaced them with some really noisy but pretty good CFM fans. All I have now in m...
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Odd Cooling?
Every now and then...one of Civilization's people tries to do something fun/innovative when they get bored. We will smile, and occasionally laugh at their odd inventions, and always wonder where they ever got a stupid idea like that... I think...
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Does anyone else's power supply smell like plastic?
I noticed recently that I have a smell from my general power supply area. Not like a burnt plastic smell, just like a warm/hot plastic smell (If that makes any sense). But I remember back to my DELL (I hate to even say the name of that compan...
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Temperatures are all the same?
I just got all my parts in the today to build my computer. NZXT black lexa case, EVGA A1 680i motherboard, 8800 gts, 2 gigs of mem, 320 gig hdd sata. I put it all together but i forgot to hook up my side fan. Installed windows xp and got it dow...
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