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What fans do you use with your Megahalems?

I'm planning to use one GT 1150. Given your requirements, and not knowing anything about what an acceptable noise level is for you, I'd recommend Gentle Typhoon 1150, Nexus Basic D12SL-12, Gentle Typhoon 1450. Check out this sticky.
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- Post #7
- May 10, 2010
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Megahalems Rev B issue.

Are you talking about this issue (scroll about half way)? If you are, they say it is rare but theirs wasn't a Rev. B and they were working with 1366, not 1156. However, if your issue is the same/similar, maybe Prolimatech has troubles getting the hole size right in general...
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- Post #3
- May 6, 2010
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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heatsink/fan for core i7 965 on Asus P6T, in Cosmos S case

Thanks for the info. I actually just finished reading some stuff about the Cosmos S side fan and tall heatsinks. I'm going to see if I can rotate the fan frame after I disassemble that side door. If not, I'll wait to get a heatsink and see if I can "shave off" some of the fan frame because from...
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- Post #6
- May 6, 2010
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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heatsink/fan for core i7 965 on Asus P6T, in Cosmos S case

Thanks for the replies. So megahalems, with a decent fan, should be both quieter and cooler than stock @ performance? That's a huge fan comparison there, I found a bunch of candidates!
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- Post #4
- May 4, 2010
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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heatsink/fan for core i7 965 on Asus P6T, in Cosmos S case

I'm currently using the stock heatsink and fan on my i7 965, and the fan is set to the "performance" setting. I am looking for a replacement heatsink/fan that will achieve the following: 1) be significantly quieter (~10dB or more) 2) improve cooling (lower temperatures) My system: CPU...
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- May 4, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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quick BSOD on boot, can't read it (win xp pro x64 sp2)

Yeah, I edited my previous post I found it. I'm just looking for a different potential solution, because the only restore option I have is from a year ago. If I can't find anything, then I'll go with that and see what happens.
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- Post #11
- Mar 25, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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quick BSOD on boot, can't read it (win xp pro x64 sp2)

Where is the Registry Restore Wizard? I obviously missed it, but I think I've gone through all the menus (on UBCD). EDIT: I was using UBCD. Now I switched to UBCD4Win, and found it. However, it can restore my registry from 2/14/2009, which is over a year ago. No other options. If I do this...
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- Post #9
- Mar 20, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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quick BSOD on boot, can't read it (win xp pro x64 sp2)

Heh, yeah, but there's nothing in the minidump folder. I've tried looking at log viewer and that didn't show me anything, only showed things after booting into safe mode. No errors that I saw from the failed boot up attempts.
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- Post #7
- Mar 19, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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quick BSOD on boot, can't read it (win xp pro x64 sp2)

Thanks. Here is the BSOD : A problem has been detected and Windows has shutdown to prevent damage to your computer. PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA If this is the first time... (paragraph telling me to restart) Otherwise, follow steps below: <Paragraph about checking new...
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- Post #5
- Mar 18, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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quick BSOD on boot, can't read it (win xp pro x64 sp2)

Here's my story... I was running Windows XP Pro x64 with SP2. Made a new partition, installed Windows 7 on new partition. On boot, I could pick Windows 7, or older Windows OS (XP Pro x64 SP2, basically Server 2003 SP2). Worked like this for a few days, rebooted plenty of times, no problems...
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- Mar 17, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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never built an HTPC, have a lot of questions

Thanks for the info! Informative discussion... I kinda forgot about this thread and followed jdjbuffalo's link. Did some more investigating, and the only option for me, right now, is the Hauppauge HD-PVR, as Fallen Kell mentioned. This is because I'm in Canada, haha. No cable card from any...
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- Post #21
- Mar 12, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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never built an HTPC, have a lot of questions

DCT = digital cable terminal (set top box) Sorry, I thought it was a common term. I do want to record programs on my HTPC. Right now, my PVR does it. I plan on replacing my PVR with a plain STB. My cable company does not (to my knowledge) support Cablecard, so as far as I know, I have to use...
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- Post #8
- Mar 9, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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never built an HTPC, have a lot of questions

Thanks. I'm still a bit confused with the Ceton card. If I have a DCT from my cable company, and already get HD programming through that, and it is hooked up to my Receiver (with HDMI), can't I simply take the HDMI cable going from the DCT to the receiver and redirect it to the card I linked...
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- Post #5
- Mar 8, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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never built an HTPC, have a lot of questions

Heh, how much is a lot? For the card, couldn't I do something like this? Then I could connect my HD DCT to the card, and the card to the AVR?
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- Post #3
- Mar 8, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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never built an HTPC, have a lot of questions

I've stayed away from HTPCs for a while, but after thinking about it, I've decided I want one. I have a million questions before I start building one... Here are my goals: 1) put in a blu ray, watch it 2) put in a dvd, watch it 3) watch dvd/blu ray images from hard drive 4) record HD &...
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- Thread
- Mar 8, 2010
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Audio Components
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Getting rid of Comcast, need suggestions for internet based TV

Tifababy, I use PS3 Media Server to stream MKV files to my xb360. Occasionally, I get sync. issues (audio ahead of video). A few days ago, I came across xenonmkv. I've since started converting all mkv files to mp4 with it, and they stream flawlessly once converted.
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- Post #5
- Jan 26, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

Heh, cool, thanks. Just started playing around with WinISD, I guess that one is next.
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- Post #31
- Jan 12, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

oh...my...wow You've given me a lot to think about. Head spinning. So many options. Thank you :)
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- Post #29
- Jan 11, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

Yeah I have The Source near by (used to be Radio Shack). No drawing though, no floor plan. What about ordering from Canadian stores? There's the links I had below and also Mach5?
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- Post #26
- Jan 11, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

yeah it is drywall. e-sonic.com you mean? They have an office in Calgary. That's all I found. There are other electornic places but I don't know what they sell, and I didn't see any for DIY sub/speaker parts.
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- Post #24
- Jan 11, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

On one of the links, it said it shouldn't be behind the listening position? That's why I thought my option was out. Regardless, cutting walls...not ready to do that heh.
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- Post #22
- Jan 11, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

If I'm picking 2 of the 3, I definitely would pick performance and cost. Time is out. So what should I pick in that case? I have a room adjacent to my HT room. However, that room is behind the listening position (a few metres back, and adjacent). So if I was to put subs there, they would be...
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- Post #20
- Jan 10, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

that! Yeah eD is in the states. Basically, that's what I wanted, but didn't feel like spending $515 for something people down south can get for $350. So I started looking into options here that would give me the same performance. You mentioned DIY subs, soooo eventually I looked into that...
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- Post #18
- Jan 9, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

Thanks for the links. The IB stuff is out since I don't really have a room for it, except one that would be behind the listening position and...it looks like more work than I want to do! For sonotube, or other DIY things, which would you recommend? Is there a specific driver + kit for...
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- Post #16
- Jan 9, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

How much would the sonotube route cost? Any examples of what you mean? IB? Mechanical Room? I'm scratching my head here haha Thanks for your help!
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- Post #14
- Jan 9, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

House. Sub will be in basement. Not really worried about neighbours. The only one who could potentially hear it plays his guitar with the windows open between 2-4am (during the summer). Not too worried about upsetting him... I assume that's why you were asking?
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- Post #12
- Jan 8, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

heh, here it is: http://creativesound.ca/details.php?model=QUARTET10%20Subwoofer%20Kit If you have any thoughts on the SDX10 (http://www.funkywaves.net/catalog.cfm?item=sdx_10) or the SDX15 (http://creativesound.ca/details.php?model=SDX15), I'd love to hear them. Also started looking into...
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- Post #10
- Jan 8, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

What about the Quartet10 subwoofer kit? Could that compare to the A2-300?
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- Post #8
- Jan 8, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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MS IntelliMouse Optical, different versions?

Yeah I looked at them, that's why I was confused. Same colors, same shape, wired, etc. Found even more models now. I can understand OEM, but that doesn't explain 5+ different versions. What exactly do you mean by "better" optics? MS just used some new parts and called it better, or is it...
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- Post #5
- Jan 1, 2010
- Forum: Mice
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MS IntelliMouse Optical, different versions?

What is up with the different versions of the MS IntelliMouse Optical? I've seen D58-00026, D58-00015, and D58-00022. There might be more. Some are 20-30 dollars, while others approach 90-100 dollars. Can anyone enlighten me on the differences between each version?
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- Thread
- Dec 31, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Mice
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best sub for $400 CDN?

Thanks. Yup, definitely not handy lol
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- Post #6
- Dec 30, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

I'm not handy. I don't know much about this stuff, and I wouldn't feel confident that I could make a quality sub myself. Heh. I like my PS-8, and I'm keeping it. It is going to become part of my desktop, while the sub I'm shopping for will be for my HT. Can you make any comparisons between...
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- Post #4
- Dec 29, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components
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best sub for $400 CDN?

I am looking for a sub for my H/T system. Primary use is Movies, TV, Music, Gaming (in that order of importance and frequency). I have $400 to spend, and my current sub is a Mirage PS-8, so my hope is that whatever I buy is better than that. I was going to go with the eD A2-300, but after...
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- Dec 29, 2009
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Audio Components
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Unable to play Blu Rays due to HDCP? 4870x2 DVI to Samsung 245BW

After running Blu Ray Advisor, I see the following: http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7469/bdready.png I assume if I update my drivers, they will then support HDCP? My display is a Samsung 245BW. My video card connects to my LCD with DVI. This means I *should* have HDCP support. The...
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- Thread
- Dec 28, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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sound card + receiver

I decided to use my very old HT receiver (Pioneer VSX-05) with my desktop. Currently, I have an asus P6T mobo and use it with my headset, a Sennheiser HD 555. If I get a sound card, will there be any benefit for me? Would the DAC on a Forte be better than the one in my receiver? Am I better...
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- Thread
- Dec 22, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Audio Components
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what is the point of an HTPC?

I am just as curious as the OP. Not being familiar with how people use their HTPC systems, I see the following advantages: 1) capturing (recording) stuff from tv This eliminates need for DVR/PVR/whatever else 2) not having to stream/transfer/burn movies you download and watch on PC So...
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- Post #11
- Dec 2, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components
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I've always wondered about the 'break-in' period for speakers

I've heard about headphone burn in and generally speaking, it opens a can of worms. Check head-fi for some threads. As for speakers, I would read this. I'd put more stock in his opinion (than audiophiles online who've never done unsubjective/unbiased tests/experiments) since he's done actual...
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- Post #3
- Dec 2, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components
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newbie needs advice on 5.1 system for pc + xb360

Thanks for the info. I was seeing if I could get the paradigms alone, without the other stuff. Any idea on the PSBs? I'm kinda torn between continuing to look for used stuff, and a pair (or two) of new Polk Audio Monitor 30s (99/pair at newegg).
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- Post #11
- Nov 27, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components
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newbie needs advice on 5.1 system for pc + xb360

Excellent, thank you very much for your help! I still have some decisions to make, but what you've said has helped me narrow my options down, and put things in perspective. I'm going to do some more used hunting, then compare the new/online options and the used options. Going to start with...
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- Post #9
- Nov 27, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components
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newbie needs advice on 5.1 system for pc + xb360

Unfortunately, I am unable to check local stores because their selection is totally different from what I've been recommended. I can go and listen to what they have, but so far, what they have is not what I've read about. Does the speaker company or parts express deliver to Canada? I've found...
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- Post #7
- Nov 26, 2009
- Forum: Audio Components

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