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Questionably Stupid Cooling Project
heya guys....i thought of this while i was bundling up to go outside yesterday.....what do you think would happen if i put my case outside in the cold? would it kill any components or would my system just get really cold?
my main concern is co...
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Antec BasiQ PSU
Hey all, i was just looking for some thoughts and opinions of the Antec Basiq range of psu's. Im looking to build a my new system soon but don't want to spend a fortune on a power supply and so was rather happy when i came across the Antec Basi...
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in need of a low profile 80 mm fan any ideas
well just had to transfer my main gaming pc to a new case (got new mobo,ps,cpu,and didnt want to pull everything out of my other case )
well my problem is now in the new case with the new mobo my heat sink is to tall to allow me to install a s...
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Computer constantly overheating
I made a post here a few weeks ago regarding upgrading my computer. I added 2 sticks of ram and a 700 gig hard drive; and the general concern was that my power supply wasn't enough to handle the upgrades. I decided to just go along with the upg...
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overclocking sli 8600 gt what should i expect
hey all this is my firs post her (been at pcpitstop but the admin arnt verrry nice so i thought id try here )
what should i expct from overclocking my dual evga 8600gt's 256 mb
and should i use ntune or should i do it from my bios
im r...
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Coolermaster Extreme 650W
is this PSU any good im not sure it is about mid priced an can i put it on the Gigabyte Poseidon case any help would be great
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pimp my pc?
ok i just bought a new hp A6230n and it looks and runs good but i was wondering how hard it would be to put it in a gaming case
and i want to add a decent gpu if you have suggestions on that also (preferably nvidia and under $100) also i was t...
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Intel E6850 vs. Intel Q6600
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 (3.0Ghz)
or the,
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4Ghz)
Apparantly both are the exact same price, so which would be the better one?
AHHH!
wrong place.
I blame this laptop. =="
And my lack of concentration. ...
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Overheating!
I was doing some video encoding today and my CPU alarm went off. I checked the temperature and it was 80篊
I have a Q6600 and a GeminII Cooler with two 120mm fans on it. I idle at about 46篊 per core, but when I push the CPU the temperature...
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USB Fan
I dont really know if it belongs on this forum but I watched a few videos on USB fans. Are these "dangerous?" Some replys on the videos said it could damage the motherboard or something along that line. So is there any dangers (beside...
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Computer won't power up
I put in all the hardware in my case, but when i flip the switch on the PSU, nothing works. The OCZ Stealthxstream's fan doesn't spin, and neither does the motherboard or anything else. I have the PSU in an Antec 900. Do I have to turn it on us...
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power supply question
I just plugged in a NEW out of the box power supply to see it work before I install it in my PC, I made sure it was set at 115v, I flipped the switch and nothing. Is there a circuit that needs to be completed in order for the power supply to ...
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PC making noise-I believe it's the PSU, what do you think?
I've had problems with my PC making a noise for quite some time. I think my PSU is the main culprit. If it hasn't been the rear fan of the PSU making noise, it's been a strange, high-pitched noise that seems to be coming from the PSU. I say ...
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24 pin connector-Missing pin?
Well I'm making a system right now and the 24 pin connector is scaring me. One of the pins on the main 20 pin connector is missing. I'm talking about the gold colored parts inside each hole. Is this normal?
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Cooling for 7600GT
can someone show me a reasonably cheap cooling system for GeForce 7600GT?
much appreciated
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Intel stock fan broken?
This is really annoying me. When I turn on the intel stock fan and try to install vista, it runs for a while. About a minute later, the fan starts slowing down and eventually shuts off. Had to shut down the computer in the middle of installatio...
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antec psu
Is the antec truepower trio a good psu for a gaming rig?
How does it goes along with the G92 8800GTS gpu?
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Antec P182 Case Fan Question
Hello,
I'm in the midst of building my dream rig. Thus far, I have the case (Antec P182) and the PSU ( Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU ATX12V / EPS12V 750W Power Supply) installed. Last night I discovered that 2 of the 3 case fans have fema...
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power supply fan position and airflow
I am a bit puzzled but welcome any help I can get. I purchased a new Rosewill Power Supply. Unlike my old power supply, the new power supply's fan is not on the back of the tower supply, but on the bottom of it. The power supply is mounted on...
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Fan question
Hi, this may be a stupid question, but my cpu, case, and psu fan run constantly. Is that normal? I recently replaced my psu with a ocz 700w, and when I was testing everyhting with the case open I noticed it. They don't run like super fast, b...
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Need help picking PSU
I need help finding a good cheap PSU for around 70 to 100 dollars. I need it to power a e6750, xfx 680I LT Motherboard, 1 or 2 optical drives, 1 or 2 hard drives, a 8800GT, and some fans.
Which would be better a True Power Trio 650W or a Cooler...
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PSU question
Regarding an example such as a power supply with 18A and 12V... What is the "A" ??? stand for and can someone explain to me what it does/is??? Thanks.
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PSU brand question
Hello, anyone who knows a good quality psu please help me.
I want to upgrade my standard psu to a good one.
My target is silverstone strider element st50ef plus, its 500watt and i think it will cope with my system.
Any other opinion from you...
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Which PSU supports GeForce 7?
hi, im considering buying a Geforce 7600 or 7800 and also need to upgrade my PSU as i currently only have 250W one! A computer store has given me a couple to choose from so here they are: Atrix 650T and Nexgen PS400, 240V, current = 10/6 amps, ...
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good case
i want a case i can fit components in but also that has good cooling, isn't too flashy, and most of all easy to install a new system in. i don't know if the tool-less versions are better, if modular cases are better, and i even would like to f...
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Good modular PSU?
I would like to upgrade to a modular PSU.
What would people recommend?
Wanted to consult people that know more about it than I do before I make the purchase.
I am looking at the Corsair TX750w, the Antec Quattro 850, possibly a Cooler ...
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Buying Case + PSU
It has come down to 3 cases and 5 PSUs
The cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...29025&Tpk=p182
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...29025&Tpk=p182
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=antec%2b900
Regarding air flow,...
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Power Supply help
I am looking for a top power supply. Around 700W i'd say. Need for gaming/oc
Which should I get? I was thinking about getting the Antec 700w, but they say it doesn't go well with the 8800 video card.
Thank you
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CoolerMaster or Thermaltake Power Supply
I am wondering which power supply will be best for my system
Here are the spec I'm after
ASUS P5n32E-SLI Motherboard
Intel Q6600 CPU - Thinking of OCing
4GB [2x2GB kits (2x1GB)] A-DATA Heat Spreader RAM
2x Zotac 512MB 8800GTs in SLI - ...
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