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Modular Power Supply Question

Thank you for addressing all my questions/concerns. I hooked it up to the motherboard on my old computer and it was powering on fine. Once again, thank you for your help.
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- Dec 29, 2007
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Modular Power Supply Question

Hi, I wanted to know what a modular power supply is. As far as I can tell, the wires can be removed from the psu to clean all the wire mess. I just got a OCZ GameXStream 600W and I was wondering if that has a modular design because there's a lot of wires that I don't really need. Also, I'm still...
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- Dec 28, 2007
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500GB Harddrive Suggestions

thanks john, just bought the wd5000aaks since it was at least $30 cheaper than anything else, might have to test it out for problems
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- Dec 26, 2007
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New Build, Please Verify

thanks for the link NoelS, that helped
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- Dec 26, 2007
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500GB Harddrive Suggestions

SpinPoint T166 is atleast $125 whereas the WD5000AAKS can be had for $90. Is the price difference worth it?
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- Dec 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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500GB Harddrive Suggestions

Here's a review of the 7200.11 from AT, its not poor but there's better alternatives: http://www.anandtech.com/stora...howdoc.aspx?i=3161&p=7 HotHardware review of the 7200.11, it does well in synthetics but doesn't carry across to real-world use...
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- Dec 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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500GB Harddrive Suggestions

Hi, I'm building a new rig and was looking to go the SATAII Hdd route. The largest size that I can afford is a 500GB and should be plenty for me. I wanted to ask which drive will suite my needs the best. I'm looking for a high performance and cool drive. I was about to buy the 500GB 7200.11...
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- Dec 25, 2007
- Replies: 19
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New Build, Please Verify

i meant over both of the die(s) - you know what i mean, two Conroes under one IHS
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- Post #11
- Dec 22, 2007
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New Build, Please Verify

i actually bought my system locally and i spent $500 for the q6600 with the lapped infinity hsf, ip35 pro, ballistix pc2-8500, ocz 600watt, 3x120mm yate loons and the AS5 tube. If I were to buy all this at retail, it would've cost me well over $700 CDN (yes these are canadian prices, american...
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- Dec 22, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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multiple operating systems on one drive?

yes, but just as a safe measure, when dual booting, it's better to put the os on two seperate partitions to avoid any conflicts or resource mismanagement.
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- Dec 22, 2007
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New Build, Please Verify

thanks for the reply, i ordered the sata samsung dvd burner.
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- Dec 21, 2007
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IP35 Pro and 3x Yate Loon

so i should attach both the molex and the 3 pin connector?
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- Dec 21, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Coolermaster CM 690

thanks for the reply, will report back if anything weird comes up
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- Dec 21, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New Build, Please Verify

Hi, I'm building a new computer for the first time and was seeking any comments/suggestions/advice regarding my build. Coolermaster CM 690 case OCZ GameXstream 600W psu Abit IP35 Pro motherboard Intel Q6600 B3 cpu/Scythe Infinity HSF Crucial Ballistix 2x1gb pc2-8500 Evga Geforce 8800GT...
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- Dec 21, 2007
- Replies: 14
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IP35 Pro and 3x Yate Loon

Hi, building my first computer and I had a question regarding the 120mm Yate loons that i bought. How should i connect them to the motherboard, because the fans have two 4-pins and one 3-pin on the wire. I am attaching the three yate loons on my cm 690 case. Can i control fan speed through...
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- Dec 21, 2007
- Replies: 3
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Coolermaster CM 690

Hi, building a new computer for the first time. I bought a CM 690 case and was wondering if the abit IP35 pro will fit properly in it as i have seen some places mention that the wire harness of the case is improperly placed. Also, i bought 3 yate loons 120mm and was wondering which slots...
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- Dec 21, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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