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Surge Protectors?

Thanks for a realistic, down to earth, reasonable response that makes sense, as if you weren't in an alternate reality on cloud 9. So despite the issue with the continual supply of power, which surge protector is actually better? Or, a better value (ie half price but slightly worse kinda deal)...
- Belial88
- Post #127
- Jan 14, 2014
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Surge Protectors?

Haven't bought anything yet. Yea, budget of ~$40. I use cable for internet. From what I've gathered, just get the cheapest whole house protector I can, and then maybe some cheapo utilitech surge protector for some low range protection as well as the insurance. The Tripplite Isobars are also...
- Belial88
- Post #124
- Jan 6, 2014
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Should I add a T-Line?

Well I'm not too worried about draining, I'll have enough slack to pull the res out enough of the case to put it in something. I have concerns about filling/bleeding my system though as I propose it. First, how do I fill it. Can I just unscrew the top (rotary fitting there) and just pour in...
- Belial88
- Post #7
- Dec 26, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Should I add a T-Line?

Is it hard to drain otherwise? Cant I just put like a cover over the bottom, some paper towel around, and just unscrew one of the port covers?
- Belial88
- Post #5
- Dec 26, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Should I add a T-Line?

Well, I plan to use a top inlet, so the point of the reservoir is kind of lost, utility wise.
- Belial88
- Post #3
- Dec 25, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best 120mm Liquid Cooler

All 3 CLCs you list in the OP will perform identically, just get which is cheapest. CLCs and heatsinks are all the sane, its all about performance/price. In many cases, like the antec and thermaltake, its literally the exact same asetek rebranded CLC. To judge heatsinks you really just go by...
- Belial88
- Post #10
- Dec 19, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Arctic MX-4 vs Antec Formula 7 Thermal Compound

They are both mediocre, outdated pastes. The best ceramique right now is Hegrease, you can find a $3 1g tube on frozencpu, which is basically a lifetime supply when used right. But you should really invest in some Coolaboratory liquid ultra, you can find it for about $12 on ebay or a site like...
- Belial88
- Post #4
- Dec 19, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Should I add a T-Line?

Do they make things easier, should I add one? Pretty straightforward. For more detail, I'm replacing the tubing on an H60 2013 & H110, the H110 will also have an added res. While they are supposed to be closed loops, you are still recommended to replace fluid every 1-2 years, which holds true...
- Belial88
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- Dec 19, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Surge Protectors?

Because I still want to see replies from people about their experiences with different whole house protectors, I want to know which whole house protector is best for the money, and I want to hear actual stories of people filing liability claims on surge protectors and whole house protectors...
- Belial88
- Post #103
- Dec 18, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

The plan: The shopping list: I just cant find black G1/4" o-rings in stock anywhere....
- Belial88
- Post #11
- Dec 17, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

I'm going to buy these I think for my replace-tubing of H60 2013/H110 http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15179/ex-tub-1171/Alphacool_G14_90_Low_Profile_Fitting_Adapter_-_Deep_Black.html?tl=g30c101s1306...
- Belial88
- Post #10
- Dec 14, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Surge Protectors?

Right, and you weren't any different from the troll above you or on yahoo answers saying to buy some crap belkin. You made no clarification for those recommendations. You just said, with zero reasoning 'hey bro, i use these 2, so you should use them. I have no real reason to recommend these 2...
- Belial88
- Post #101
- Dec 12, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

hm, im looking into mayhem dyes, maybe pastel white + blue for a dark blue solid/pastel color with clear tubing. apparently it has anti-corossive in it.
- Belial88
- Post #9
- Dec 10, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

Why do you say that? Someone recommended I use Swiftech Hydrx PM2, which says its an anti-corrossive and has petroleum sodium sulfonate, which I was told was an anti-corrossive. It's recommended by swiftech for use in the h220, which doesnt mix metals.
- Belial88
- Post #7
- Dec 9, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

:O Where did you hear that? Could you link that? That would be news to me. It definitely appears larger: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Corsair-Hydro-Series-H80i-High-Performance-Liquid-CPU-Cooler-Deconstruct-0 Definitely appear thicker, but I'm not sure. I actually have a...
- Belial88
- Post #5
- Dec 9, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

Yes. Thanks, I always finish my projects and provide tons of pics. Apparently these CLCs use propylene glycol, and Copper block + Aluminum Rad. So that's another headache I need to answer, especially since it needs to be clear OR blue (preferably blue... i think) and not red or some stupid...
- Belial88
- Post #3
- Dec 7, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Changing Tubing on H60 2013 and H110?

Hi, I know you get a lot of newcomers who ask this sort of question without realizing that it takes a ton of work, voids the warranty, etc, but I'm an experienced modder who is fully aware of the difficulties of such a task, and the apparent futility of doing so. This is entirely an aesthetic...
- Belial88
- Thread
- Dec 7, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Surge Protectors?

Finally, was that so hard? My modem, followed by router, to computer (wired). I really dont care about the rest of the stuff in the house. Nothing is plugged in except my pc lol. That's great info though, I will possibly go whole house, need to look more into units and how my insurance...
- Belial88
- Post #99
- Dec 6, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

If you see any info that's wrong, I'd love to be corrected. Any more detail on the PCB would be appreciated. Powercolor PCS+ is a fine choice, the problem with it is that it's usually much more expensive than the other models so it's never recommended, it lacks VRAM voltage control so it's not...
- Belial88
- Post #107
- Dec 2, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Surge Protectors?

Wow way to overreact. You never said 'just get any decent brand' surge protector, that's a damn lie, and you never linked one or specified a recommendable brand even if you did. The only examples I've been given is a few ISOBARs which are a bit out of price range. I was just trolling with...
- Belial88
- Post #95
- Dec 2, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Surge Protectors?

^ That's interesting, how does it affect signal loss on the line? I've been having issues with that, even when I changed from splitter to single line straight to the room with the modem (which is at other end of house). I could buy that if it's really important. I would have no problem...
- Belial88
- Post #93
- Dec 1, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Here's throttling at +20%. This is 100% fan speed in a 10C room, so the card should actually be using much less power than in normal usage, at 950mhz@1.09v, which is much lower than most cards at stock. Literally, throttling at stock settings on +20. Pretty straightforward. OCCT Error test...
- Belial88
- Post #102
- Nov 29, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Been playing with an Asus 7950, it's a new revision as it comes shipped with BIOS 105. I've got some sad news people: * Can't be changed to BIOS 101 or 104. * Comes with Elipda 60F * VOLTAGE LOCKED Quite sad... I did some testing with it's stock voltage of 1.09v, and I got to 56C in a ~10C...
- Belial88
- Post #101
- Nov 28, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

You can look up the PCB on EK's coolingconfigurator.com. THe vapor-x shows to be a custom pcb. Air cooling doesnt mate like full block water, so I can't imagine a problem. It says it's compatible with the 79xx. Be aware you will need a shim, but from the pictures it almost looks like it already...
- Belial88
- Post #100
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Surge Protectors?

Why? I have a budget here, and a UPS does not fit it. That's insane. $130 is more than most of the parts on my computer. No way. No. I know it's really hard to get it through to you people, but it's pretty simple: Best protection for $40 or less. I really dont care about my equipment...
- Belial88
- Post #89
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Bear in mind that even aftermarket heatsinks like the Vapor-X are roughly the same surface area and FPI as the stock CPU coolers. You would never recommend someone to run a 200w overclock on a Haswell or FX CPU, yet you constantly see people recommend 300w+ overclocks on graphics cards. Just...
- Belial88
- Post #98
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Yes, as I've said, even the aftermarket heatsinks@100% fan speed really aren't adequate. You simply need to tune down your overclock/voltages. I recommend you run the +50 power limit with your card slightly downclocked. Max temps are about 80-85C so hitting 84C in stress test isn't too bad...
- Belial88
- Post #97
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

You mean, others are not interested in listening to what everyone has said? There's a reason every single 7950 stock cooler, aftermarket cooler, water block, and custom mod uses a shim. Because there's a gap. Gunking up that gap with thermal paste is fine, the gap is smaller than 0.5mm most of...
- Belial88
- Post #91
- Nov 22, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Vapor-x is still a 7950, as bad a model it is. Your overclock results are purely limited by your cooling, and all aftermarket air coolers really are going to hit around 1.15v as the max they'll do under 90C. Hwinfo is a lot better than using GPU-Z for monitoring. OCCT Error is also better than...
- Belial88
- Post #86
- Nov 20, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Wut? Did you not read all the links, pictures, and evidence provided? Are you seriously that dense? A lot of things change power draw, such as temps, but you should see around a 40% difference on air cooling with 0% vs 40% on a 1ghz@1.25v clock. It takes 5 seconds to do... And saying...
- Belial88
- Post #82
- Nov 20, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

I've said +0 vs +30+ is sizeable, not 20 vs 30-50. There is still a difference in 20 vs 30-50, not huge, but it is there. I've already linked and posted pictures, including in the guide, on the differences of 20 vs 50. So part you being wrong, part you misreading my comment (which, sure, is...
- Belial88
- Post #79
- Nov 18, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Because it comes somewhere close to the utilization and stresses of GPGPU work, which is what most 7950s are used for? Maybe some people want to know the limits of their hardware, after all, they paid a lot of money for it and want to make sure they got their money's worth? Or, maybe, some...
- Belial88
- Post #76
- Nov 17, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Dude... saying 'well it stays cool when I use X' is not evidence for X > Y. Also, MX-2 is not a modern nor high end paste. I mean you realize it's a 6 year old paste right, that wasn't even top of the line when it came out? That's exactly like saying "Well I think the 7770 is way better than...
- Belial88
- Post #75
- Nov 17, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Vapor-x is listed. There's no picture because of AT's pic limit so it's easy to miss. I have it 2nd to last, above the Asus model. I did not group it with the Sapphire Dual-x cards because it's a very different card. Sapphire is the only company that has multiple models of the 7950, though like...
- Belial88
- Post #69
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

I wouldnt expect a lot of throttling in a program that doesn't stress the GPU heavily. Heaven is not a heavy GPU benchmark, it's a system benchmark made for simulating gaming conditions, which are relatively low load on a system. Run a proper GPU benchmark like FPS on OCCT or Furmark. You'll...
- Belial88
- Post #59
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

It is recessed, and a copper shim would help. You are wrong, and you would be the only person in the world with a non-recessed 7950. Your powercolor 7950 boost is not a custom PCB even, and you especially did not receive a special, one of a kind 7950 boost. Yes, there is no IHS on the 7950, I...
- Belial88
- Post #58
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

+20 will still have throttling, just not nearly as much as +0/stock. 7950s run at about 1.3x of the stock AMD defined power limit of 250w (~325w), or +30% power limit. That said, power draw changes on many factors, and temperatures dramatically affect power draw exponentially. If you don't have...
- Belial88
- Post #57
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

You do need a shim. You will still see a significant performance boost not using one, but foregoing a $1 shipped shim is ridiculous. And using a thermal pad is a really bad idea for IHS to heatsink contact. You use them for adhesion like for small mosfet or vram heatsinks. Heaven is not...
- Belial88
- Post #50
- Nov 13, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Surge Protectors?

I feel like I'm reading the ramblings of a tweaker. There's just this unconnected flow to everything, and it's all very vague with no specifics at all and jumping from topic to topic.
- Belial88
- Post #73
- Nov 13, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Belial's Comprehensive Guide to 7950s!

Gaming is hardly intensive. The performance hit may not be as large in gaming, but it's still there, especially in those moments when we need the performance the most. It is not misinformation. Feel free to check out the linked +50% power limit fix in the guide to see discussion on it, or...
- Belial88
- Post #45
- Nov 13, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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