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Question Are 6+2 PCI-E Modular Cables Universal?

Rosewill was kind enough to send me the pinout diagrams for this power supply. I chopped it up to show just the PCI-E 6+2. So here it is if anyone ever needs to know... (Typical 6+2 end to video card)
- Markfothebeast
- Post #9
- Jan 11, 2019
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Question Are 6+2 PCI-E Modular Cables Universal?

Whoever bought it and returned it must have had trouble locating replacement cables and jacked the ones from this unit. Rosewill emailed me back with this statement: "We now have a policy in place where we can sell parts, if available, to our customers with a valid and current Newegg.com...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #8
- Jan 7, 2019
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Question Are 6+2 PCI-E Modular Cables Universal?

My graphics card specs (EVGA GTX590 Classified) mention that it can use four 6-pin PCI-E connectors. It must have came with an adapter which is long gone.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #5
- Jan 6, 2019
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Question Are 6+2 PCI-E Modular Cables Universal?

It'd be easier if I could locate a pinout diagram for the Rosewill 1000w Bronze 80+ PSU. The old PSU PCI-E 6+2 cable is from a Thermaltake 750w (forgot model).
- Markfothebeast
- Post #4
- Jan 6, 2019
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Question Are 6+2 PCI-E Modular Cables Universal?

Okay. I'll have to test the plug in on the PSU itself with a multimeter then.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #3
- Jan 6, 2019
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Question Are 6+2 PCI-E Modular Cables Universal?

Long story short, I bought an "open box" Rosewill 1000w power supply and the two PCI-E 6+2 cables are missing. The seller refuses to send cables. However, I have a PCI-E 6+2 "Y" splitter cable from the old PSU that failed which is a Thermaltake brand. Simple question: Are all 6+2 PCI-E modular...
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- Jan 6, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Media Server: Windows or Linux?

Me likey. Thank you.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #9
- Dec 14, 2017
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Media Server: Windows or Linux?

I've considered that option at the time when I was able to afford it. I was given half a dozen servers and the smallest was the S5000, which is why I use it. It also has six 3.5" SATA bays which I need unless I purchase 2 or 3 8TB HDDs. I also have 2 PCs, one is used for karaoke and the other I...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #5
- Dec 11, 2017
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Classic Shell is dead. Long live Classic Shell!

That's the only way I can live through Windows 8 and on. Well, I guess Microsoft is f'd.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #39
- Dec 11, 2017
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Media Server: Windows or Linux?

To begin, I have a retired rack mount server (Intel S5000 PALR w/Intel chassis). It's incredibly loud, contains two power supplies, runs several SATA/SCSI drives, and Windows is a pain in my A$$. The fan issue is somewhat cleared up. I enjoy the Windows Android Remote Desktop Application...
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- Dec 11, 2017
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Duplicate Fan Header Pulse Output Signal?

I read a post elsewhere about modifying the SDR firmware file to lower fans speeds (Intel S5000 PAL). It did not go in to detail but I am in favor of that option. I'm not exactly sure how the .SDR is opened and what is used to change the config. Regarding modding the fan header PWM signal...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #2
- Dec 5, 2017
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Duplicate Fan Header Pulse Output Signal?

Can a single fan header pulse signal output be duplicated to several mainboard fan headers without issue? I'm not buying a PWM controller - I just want to splice the pulse signal to all fan headers to quiet it down. I need to eliminate 4 server chassis fans (or atleast add pots) but the BIOS...
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- Dec 5, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

Using the 4-pin header to record in stereo doesn't seem like a popular subject here but I did make a video of the process to show how it is done. https://youtu.be/bu_ebrKnEfI
- Markfothebeast
- Post #8
- Nov 9, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

Worked out great. Stereo recording sounds good through the header input from a mixer. I can add more stereo inputs a well.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #7
- Nov 9, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Thermal Paste Experiment - So Far So Good

Here she is. Pasting that bad boy (or girl). https://youtu.be/W-lusNTEggo
- Markfothebeast
- Post #11
- Nov 4, 2017
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Thermal Paste Experiment - So Far So Good

Arctic Silver is just one of many different thermal pastes and the chemicals are similar in most, depending on the application.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #10
- Nov 4, 2017
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Thermal Paste Experiment - So Far So Good

I'm simply stating what the temperatures are reading after my experimental run with pipe thread paste. The ambient room temperature is approximately 58 - 62 fahrenheit day and night. So it is idling slightly above room temp. Yes, it is a piece of software giving me a reading. I have had false...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #8
- Nov 4, 2017
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Thermal Paste Experiment - So Far So Good

Actually, I removed 2 (out of 4) processor fans and one chassis fan because it sounded like a jet engine. I didn't change anything other than the paste. Nearly every desktop I've owned idled roughly 30c - 40c, including my current desktops. I had an Intel mobo with the Core2Duo quad processor...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #4
- Nov 3, 2017
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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new build for 17 Y.o.

I'm still running the used machine I bought from some poor soul that blew over $4,000 on components. Notice that I didn't use the term "invested". It was listed on Craigslist in the "For Sale" section which is littered with computers. The competition is high and many want brand new components...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #18
- Nov 2, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Thermal Paste Experiment - So Far So Good

I've been concocting a thermal paste based on Arctic Silvers MSDS and other chemicals that are good thermal conductors. I didn't have time to complete that project. However, I was just finishing building an air compressor aftercooler from an AC heat exchanger when I realized that the thread...
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- Nov 1, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

I noticed the J4 and J3 connection. I was looking for that answer to confirm my thoughts. I will create a cable with a 1/4" soon and see how it reacts with each set of pins.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #6
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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What were the specs of your first computer?

Apple with b&w image. First PC I put together was a 66mhz Pentium with 8MB SIMM RAM, no soundcard and lots'o jumpers that required a thorough reading of the mobo manual. Saved up to buy that turd for a long time. I was so in to designing RPGs I was on it a lot. Than suddenly one day out of the...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #67
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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new inverter for pc

Are you refering to the PC power supply? What operating system flashes a message showing, "Surge protection my rig"? Which country are you in?
- Markfothebeast
- Post #2
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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new build for 17 Y.o.

An 8 year old high end used PC will do that for $200-$300 bucks as well. Hell, they get thrown out daily at recycling centers.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #9
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

My attempt is to try to use each header input signal for different channels - if Windows software recognizes header pins as separate input signals. I'd like to solder each 4-pin to a low noise cable with female 1/4" inputs mounted to holes drilled in the PC chassis. Each Input will carry a left...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #4
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

I have several of those. I would like to record separate channels from my soundboard that's setup using condensor mics. I do not want to spend money on it either.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #3
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Making gaming videos

I run an i7 2600k and an Nvidia GTX590, both of which are atleast 8 years old. I have little to no problem rendering, recording, and editing video. Never dropped a cent in hardware since. I typically render in 1280x720. Smaller file size, streaming, good clarity, a good mix of everything. After...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #7
- Oct 31, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

Are the analog 4 pin header signals easily modified to accept an instrument signal from 1/4" jqck? Or are there variables in the acceptible input current?
- Markfothebeast
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- Oct 31, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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SAS HDD - Improper Settings or Faulty?

I can send a photo soon.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #7
- Jun 30, 2017
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Advice on Configuring Network Switch (ProCurve 2510)

-HP ProCurve 2510G-24 Switch (24-port gigabit) I've been learning little by little about the functions of this switch. Both by looking at each setting through Telnet and the HTTP interface and reading. I may have several questions as I work my way through the settings. The first question is...
- Markfothebeast
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
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SAS HDD - Improper Settings or Faulty?

The backplane/RAID controller/disk controller (LSI 3000 Series SAS controller) has the appropriate hardware for SAS drives. All disks can plug in any bay whether it be SATA or SAS. The backplane/RAID/disk controller may be an implimented feature of the Intel SR2500 2U chassis. I have two of...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #5
- Jun 29, 2017
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SAS HDD - Improper Settings or Faulty?

Windows 10 reacts very slowly. I determined the drive is at fault. The serial number is even corrupted. It's bricked until I find a firmware fix.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #3
- Jun 28, 2017
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SAS HDD - Improper Settings or Faulty?

Intel S5000PAL Server Board Windows 10 Seagate Cheetah 450GB SAS Drive I'm just getting educated on SAS/SATA/AHCI settings. I originally installed Windows Server 2008 R2 on this SAS and it seemed to work fine. After about a week I was unable to access media over the network. The server had a...
- Markfothebeast
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- Jun 28, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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What are your"Coolest" all-time components/tech you used?

Those 20MB drives were absolutely enormous. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
- Markfothebeast
- Post #8
- Jun 26, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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What are your"Coolest" all-time components/tech you used?

I thought the CD-recorder drive was amazing. I was finally able to get one and I thought, "Why not copy Playstation games?". So than I started copying everyones Playstation games and would use the little adapter deal to play "backups". Those were the days.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #2
- Jun 26, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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If you were a noob... would you buy Alienware?

You're right there. I haven't been up to date with the new products. I was always upgrading hardware yearly. Simply because I was playing a lot of video games online and it was necessary at the time. My ASUS Sabretooth P67 has been phenomenal. It has lasted through 8 years of abuse. The last 2...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #35
- Jun 26, 2017
- Forum: Pre-Built Desktops
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If you were a noob... would you buy Alienware?

The biggest difference in my experiences is to buy a good quality mainboard. I've had so many headaches with cheap boards like ASRock. Everything seems to be made in Taiwan or Asia now days so I'm not sure what's considered a good product anymore. I still run an old Asus Sabretooth P67 mainboard...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #29
- Jun 21, 2017
- Forum: Pre-Built Desktops
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If you were a noob... would you buy Alienware?

When I was completely unexperienced with computers as a kid, I wanted a Gateway. Those were the shiznit at the time. I didn't have the money so I scraped together $200 and went to a "super computer sale". I bought a 66MHZ Intel processor, 8MB SIMM RAM, mainboard, etc. I was super excited. I read...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #24
- Jun 20, 2017
- Forum: Pre-Built Desktops
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No Boot When Upgrading RAM (Solved)

Problem solved. An update to the BIOS, BMC, and FRU/SDR firmware fixed all issues I was having.
- Markfothebeast
- Post #2
- Jun 14, 2017
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Ryzen build, sluggish

I'm not sure what you meant by CPU drivers. Are you referring to the OEM mainboard disc that is included with it and contains the drivers? I would install the most recent Nvidia GTX 5xx series driver available from Nividia. I actually have a GTX 590. The included disc with the mainboard is most...
- Markfothebeast
- Post #32
- Jun 12, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building

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