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PSU orientation help

Yep, you got it right. I contacted Seasonic to be sure and they said it was an intake fan. I finished the build an hour ago, installing just as you describe. I do have the hybrid mode turned off as it's intended to be used with an up facing fan. However, the fan doesn't always spin because...
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- Post #4
- Jun 13, 2019
- Forum: Power Supplies
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PSU orientation help

I'm hoping for some help deciding which way to mount my PSU. I think a lot of my confusion is around just not understanding if the fan on this PSU is an intake fan or an exhaust fan. So knowing that alone would be a big help. Here's my build...
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- Jun 13, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Seeking Horizontally Oriented Case w/Front Intake Fans

Well, like I said, I've already used a hole saw on the top and bottom shelving of the cubby hole. Might be a couple weeks, but I'll try and post back. This is pretty close to the final build if anyone's interested: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/pshopper/saved/#view=RXMFGX
- Billman
- Post #6
- Jun 9, 2019
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Seeking Horizontally Oriented Case w/Front Intake Fans

I'm handy enough to cut up a case, but I'd rather start with something whole and see where it gets me. Ditto for cutting up the wall unit itself. I could have gone with an even smaller case, but my feeling was that I could try to control the air flow inside or outside the case, and I've have...
- Billman
- Post #3
- Jun 8, 2019
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Seeking Horizontally Oriented Case w/Front Intake Fans

As part of a wall unit, there's an enclosed shelf area where I'd like to put a new gaming build. Call it a cubby hole. The enclosure is 19.5" W , X 19.5" deep X 6.3" high. Sides and back are solid, but both top and bottom pieces of the enclosure have lots of holes to allow air flow. I'm...
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- Jun 7, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Help SSD & Mobo

Yeah, I hear ya. Custom PC builder blues. My mobo is actually only SATA II but my HD might be on its way out so this was a good excuse to try the SSD. Good luck on your upgrade.
- Billman
- Post #11
- Mar 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help SSD & Mobo

Just gauging by how it feels I'd say it seems a little faster and I needed a drive anyway, so it's an improvement. Thanks for all the help.
- Billman
- Post #8
- Mar 23, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help SSD & Mobo

Thanks, I appreciate your time. This mobo has a GIGABYTE SATAII controller, so I know I won't get the full worth of the SSD, but compared to my old WD Caviar SE16 about how much speed should I expect? Half again as fast?
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- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help SSD & Mobo

Specifically, these are the updates to the flash bios that I haven't yet done. Do any of these have anything to do with SSD performance? I've only had it in for a day. It does seem faster, but it's not a big difference from my WD Caviar SE16. Support Xpress BIOS Rescue function Update...
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- Post #2
- Mar 22, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help SSD & Mobo

I'm using an SSD drive on an older Mobo. I don't expect to get full speed out of it, but I'd like to make sure I'm getting the most I can. I plan to rebuild everything next year, so I'm hoping I can get some quick advice and be on my way. Primarily what I want to know is: 1) Do I need to...
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- Mar 21, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Motherboards
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SSD recommendation

Thanks everyone. This is EXACTLY what I wanted to know. I think I'll pick up one now and I'm sure I won't wear it out by the time I build another PC. 128GB or there abouts it fine. Is there a specific favorite brand/model that the forum likes and can just recommend straight out? I...
- Billman
- Post #6
- Feb 28, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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SSD recommendation

I haven't built a new PC in a few years and it will be another year before I build another one for at least another year, so being lazy about doing my homework. I'd like to try out my first SSD drive. I've got a Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 Mobo which "Features SATA 3Gb/s interface with RAID...
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- Feb 28, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best Video Card using a 500w PSU?

I know what resolution means, I just didn't understand your question. My monitor maxes at 2048 X 1536 with 1600x1200 recommended. My current vid card runs anything I want smoothly and I run desktop at the max. As for gaming, with my current card, it can get choppy at 1600x1200 on some of...
- Billman
- Post #11
- Apr 28, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Best Video Card using a 500w PSU?

Wow, thanks for all the feedback guys. I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on the 5770. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=skim769X53352 about $160 shipped. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=skim769X53352 This comes in at about $132 shipped. TOYOTA: I'd consider...
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- Post #9
- Apr 28, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Best Video Card using a 500w PSU?

thanks for the feedback. I think I'm using a less powerful PC rig than most of you. (Posted above). Should I be worried that my cpu/mobo is gonna bottleneck the 5770? Also, anyone hear about any problems when running in "duplication" mode? (A monitor and a TV showing identical screens)...
- Billman
- Post #6
- Apr 28, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Best Video Card using a 500w PSU?

Ok, thanks for the reply. That's great news. I was misinformed about the PSU. Well, I was hoping to spend in the $120-$170 (USD). Of course it's about bang for the buck, so I might be able to spend a little more if it's a significant improvement or spend a little less if $120 isn't really...
- Billman
- Post #3
- Apr 28, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Best Video Card using a 500w PSU?

I'm trying to decide if a video card upgrade is worth it. My Power supply is only 500w and I'd rather not upgrade it. It's a Seasonic which I'm told is better than most PSUs. What's the best video card I can get that will be able to be powered by a 500w PSU? MoBo: GA-965P-S3 (rev 1.0)...
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- Apr 28, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Quick Newbie Memory Question

Regarding the G.Skill and heatspreader links, it's good food for thought, but at almost double the cost I think I'll stick with the corsair 4gb. I shop at newegg frequently, but I found the 4Gb at amazon for $23.90 after rebate, inc shipping...
- Billman
- Post #6
- Apr 22, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Quick Newbie Memory Question

Regarding the 800 speed corsairs mentioned above, I noticed the 4Gb(2x2) twins run at 5-5-5-18 and 2Gb(2x1) runs at 5-5-5-12. But given your latest posts, I assume this change from 12 to 18 has no significance. As for the link...lol We've seen some radical price fluctuations over the years...
- Billman
- Post #5
- Apr 22, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Quick Newbie Memory Question

Thanks, that's just what I needed to know. As I said, I've been happy enough with the corsair at 5-5-5-12. However, do you have any quick recommendations for a good brand of memory with faster values that would give me better bang for the buck? Perhaps for my hardware configuration faster...
- Billman
- Post #3
- Apr 22, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Quick Newbie Memory Question

Hi. I really don't think I'll ever upgrade the hardware or even the OS of this PC, and I won't overclock, but with memory so cheap I thought I might as well up it. I'm running 2 GBs system mem on a 32-bit system.: Mainboard: GA-965p-S3 (rev 1.0).....4 DIMM SLOTS. (I didn't see any mobo...
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- Apr 21, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

giuliano translated... Excellent information, we hope that the game is very good, all world this waiting for the launching of this game? er... thanks.
- Billman
- Post #20
- Apr 3, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

swanysto, Well, I need a few more things than that, not the least of which is a 17" screen. That said, like angry hampster said above, you are suggesting the 9800MS, but he thought ANY core2duo would work. I'll ask you what I asked him... do you think the Radeon HD3650 would be a good...
- Billman
- Post #19
- Apr 3, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

Well, my prediction is that the game will NOT run a smoothly as hoped. Frankly, I thought the load times between screens in Sim 2 were outrageously slow. Glad they are getting rid of that, but that really means the engine will have to be tweaked. Frankly, I'm disgusted by these game...
- Billman
- Post #16
- Apr 3, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

Scooby Doo, Yah, that's what Barfo said. I'd like to wait, but I need the laptop sooner. I wonder if EA has a forum where I could ask about system requirements. If it's really two months away from release they really should be able to tell us what it will take to run on med/high...
- Billman
- Post #12
- Apr 2, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

Lonyo, I'm looking at a Dell right now: CPU: 2.4Ghz P8600 core 2 duo Sys Mem: 3GB Graphics: HD 3650 I get 64-Bit Vista, I'll boost it up to 4GB sys mem. The laptop I have in mind is 1440X900. I've heard laptops have a fixed pixel size, but you can still change the resolution. So...
- Billman
- Post #11
- Apr 2, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

Game is out June 2. I agree with your post, but I really need the laptop before then, so sooner or later I'm just gonna have to guess. I haven't found anything from EA other than minimum system requirements, which seems strange only 2 months out. There no reason to believe this game will...
- Billman
- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

I appreciate the help, but I've googled and checked different online forums and the hardware suggestions I've heard are all over the board. Perhaps someone here could offer me the justification for the recommendations given. What is it about the game that makes it draw on the CPU or GPU...
- Billman
- Post #5
- Apr 2, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

Thanks Hampster, I know we are guessing here... First, a total newbie question... When EA lists min sys requirements (my OP) the cpu is 2.4Ghz. That's certainly a single core processor, right? So you think ANY Core 2 Duo processor will drive it on high settings? Even something...
- Billman
- Post #3
- Apr 1, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SIMS 3 - What Hardware?

Hi, I want to get a laptop for my wife for web browsing and to play the upcoming Sims 3. I know Sims 3 isn't as power hungry as some games, but it's probably the hardest thing the laptop will have to run. Therefore, I'd like to get a laptop based on supporting this game. I want to be able...
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- Thread
- Apr 1, 2009
- Replies: 20
- Forum: PC Games

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