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Newbie's Guide To WaterCooling

Although i think it's good to have recommended brands/kits/etc, i also think it's good that he aigo left it out. Reason being when messing arond with this, I think you really need to know what you're doing. I'm not a water user (yet), but i've been reading so much about this that I kinda know...
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- Post #198
- Sep 15, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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P45 boards head-to-head comparison

to the OP, for the Asus boards I would go after the P5Q-Pro. I'm also doing mobo shopping right now, and based on my research here's why: The p5Q is the base model for the Asus P45 line. What's important is the placement of various sinks and connectors on the mobo. The p5q has pretty...
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- Post #6
- Aug 18, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Please critique my future gaming computer

i slipped.. i meant slightly more expensive.. haha not cheaper. It's at 109.99 right now (after $40 IR). As far as the WD Raptor, i thought access time would mean a lot. But it seems you're right in that the new WD 640 (w/ 2 320 GB platters) has a much faster transfer rate. It's just...
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- Post #7
- Aug 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please critique my future gaming computer

Here's the review for the Enermax PSU: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article806-page1.html Anyhow, I figure the DDR2-1066 is slightly cheaper than the DDR2-800 which is why I thought about going for that. The one reason I didn't look at the P5Q Pro is because I read that big tower sinks may...
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- Post #4
- Aug 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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poll: are you using a dedicated sound card or onboard on your primary system?

i have an audigy 2 in my current system. reason is because I record my guitar through the external inputs that are in the 5.25" bay
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- Post #22
- Aug 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please critique my future gaming computer

Hello everyone, I am planning on building a new computer in the fall. I figured if I started looking up the parts right now, I wouldn't need to do as much research later on and can simply modify this list. CPU: - E8400 3.0 ghz Reason: seems to be the best bargain CPU cooler: - Xigmatek...
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- Aug 10, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Any one used the Coolit Freezone Elite

not sure where you get your info from, but most user reviews I read regarding the Coolit Freezone havent been very good. For the most part it looks cool but it's a gimmick.
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- Post #4
- Aug 1, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Intel P43/P45 motherboards

i wish they would shed some light too - i've been eyeing on the Abit IP45 Pro for thhe last month and it still hasnt come out yte
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- Post #2
- Aug 1, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Curse you Red Baron!

^ that's one reason why im probably not going to add in dyes to my WC'ing system. Heaven forbid those dyes being perma-stains on the carpet
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- Post #12
- May 30, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best Full-tower and CPU cooler for my upcoming gaming rig

Since i've been doing a ton of research on CPU cooling.... One of the better air coolers is the TRUE or Xigmatech S1283. Either of those should be better than the Zalman. For water cooling, you have to build your own. It seems right now the MCP355 w/ XPS hard top is the one of the...
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- Post #7
- May 30, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Help me choose a full tower case1

You have the TJ07 listed twice? Anyhow, I am looking into purchasing the TJ09. I love the sleek appearance of it. The Cosmos is cool too but that thing si pretty heavy. If you are sure you wont be caryring your computer anywhere, then Cosmos might be better. They have rails in there that...
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- Post #6
- May 28, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New potential water cooling setup

Thanks Aigo, I sent him an email. Hardwarrior, I looked on the Xtreme forums and it seems the XPS acrylic top res is getting pretty good reviews. But I have to wonder is it good to have the reservoir at the bottom of your loop instead of at the top? I suppose it doesn't really matter since...
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- Post #11
- May 28, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New potential water cooling setup

I wanted to go WCing for part of the fun of building a WC'ing system. Who knows I might even OC it.
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- Post #8
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New potential water cooling setup

I dont think I will be shipping overseas. I mocked up an order on Petras site, and it says i will be charged tax (CA). As for the MCR, i dont think I can fit it on the radSupport09 rails. According to Silverstone, only a handful of 2x120 radiators are supported: 1. Black ICE GT...
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- Post #4
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New potential water cooling setup

I've posted here a while ago and now I'm very close to building a new WC setup and just need to stamp out some details. My future build that i expect to run the loop through: mobo: Abit IP35-Pro cpu: E8500 or E8600 case: Silverstone TJ-09 with Radsupport09...
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- Thread
- May 27, 2008
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Newbie's Guide To WaterCooling

*edit* started a new thread.. dont want to threadjack here
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- Post #174
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Newbie's Guide To WaterCooling

Hard Warrior, the list of stuff I've posted there is part of the Petra kit. It sounds like I need to also consider buying additional high flow metal barbs. i definitely wont skimp out on this stuff. As far as the 120.3 rad is concerned, my future case (TJ09) will not have room for that...
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- Post #173
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Newbie's Guide To WaterCooling

Hi, I've posted here a while ago and now I'm very close to building a new WC setup and just need to stamp out some details. My future build that i expect to run the loop through: mobo: Abit IP35-Pro cpu: E8500 or E8600 case: Silverstone TJ-09 with Radsupport09...
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- Post #171
- May 26, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Is this a PSU issue?

"You might also try moving the power plugs with the fans so they aren't all going through one plug, doesn't make much sense but it might solve it" I had been running like this for the last 3 years, so I thought it would work. But maybe one of my fans is shorting out. I will play around...
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- Post #3
- Jan 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is this a PSU issue?

Hi, I'm experiencing a problem where my computer shuts off randomly. I would have to power-cycle the PSU and replug the 12V into the mobo in order for it to turn on. Here's what I have: mobo: Asus p4c800E-deluxe processor: P4 3.2 ghz CPU fan: Zalman (forget the model, but it's the big...
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- Jan 11, 2008
- Replies: 4
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Need an alternate MB recommendation ($300 budget)

"Well I'm on AGP right now with an x850xt which was a pretty decent $250 card 3-4 years ago but may have some problem running the trading program (probably poorly written) that I use. (Another user at a trading forum I go to said his similar problem went away after upgrading to a x1950gt.) So I...
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- Post #10
- Nov 14, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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New System Purchase -- which one to chose?

I prefer the TJ09 since it doesnt have the drive bay door like the Tj10. It also is an excellent air cooling case, and it can be modded for WC
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- Post #2
- Oct 14, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

Your 550W PSU is enough to power all of that? i'm thikning of going 2 120s and running dual pump setup (1 for CPU, 1 for GPU). Reason being is I don't plan to OC either much.
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- Post #25
- Sep 4, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

Your 550W PSU is enuogh to power all of that? I'm starting to think maybe going 2 120s with dual pumps (1 for CPU, 1 for GPU). I do not plan to OC either much which is why I was not really considering 320.
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- Post #24
- Sep 4, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

i am betting my loudest equipment to be the future Raptor drive that i will be running... but yeah it looks like I am going with the Swiftech 220 for the TJ09. Probably hack the case a little and put it where the 2 120mm fans are. CPU: D-tek Fusion for dualcore GPU: Swifttech MCP60 +...
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- Post #22
- Sep 3, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

I value aigomorla's opinion and the rest of the watercooler guys' opinion highly. But of course i have to ask newbie questions so i can further understand the sitaution. I went over to Xtremesystems' forums, HardOCP, Cluboverlcokcers, etc, and read a lot the past month. There are a lot of...
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- Post #19
- Sep 2, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

aigomorla/raider, thanks alot for your info. I'm reading up on that Swifttech 1x120 simple kit that you have posted. I'm waiting for the 2x120 but I have a related questions. When I make my loop.. it's going to go from CPU -> VGA right? 1) Isnt the fluid coming out of the CPU going...
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- Post #15
- Sep 1, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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A question for Antec Nine Hundred owners

there is a power LED.. it's your HD. I have the 900 and from what I remember, when I wired the HD to the thing, it'd stay a constant blue if nothing was happening. Otherwise, it'd blink if it was seeking. Again this is from what I remember.. too lazy to open the case and look.
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- Post #6
- Aug 31, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

aigomorla , thanks for the advice. i've read your thread and have been doing extensive research at hardOCP/cluboverclockers/<insert forum site>. A lot of people for the most part have been getting water cooling for OCing whereas I kinda want it for just keeping it quiet. I thought it'd...
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- Post #10
- Aug 31, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

I really like those Zoolance internal kits in that they give you a nice looking thing as well as a module to install in your 5.25" to monitor temperatures. anyhow, I know 2x120 are needed to cool both CPU/VGA. But does it ever get bulky for you when you try to access the port connections on...
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- Post #5
- Aug 30, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

I read that a lot of these kits you probably wont have to refill or add to your reservoir for at least a year. Also, if you run 120MM fans, I imagine that the noise level wont be all that high. I also read that if you use distilled water, it won really "damage" your components assuming...
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- Post #3
- Aug 30, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Questions about water cooling

Hi, I'm currently planning on building a new system that consists of a Abit IP35-Pro and GF 8800GTX video card. I have been looking into water cooling over those big Scythe heatsink/fan combos. my questions are: 1) A lot of people recommend going to Petra/DangerDan for introductory...
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- Aug 30, 2007
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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IP35 Pro ABIT IS BACK!

hey Mgutz, I got a question. I'm shooting for similar configuration like you (Ballistix PC2-8500 and Abit Ip35 pro) The ballistic runs in 5-5-5-12 @ 2.2V. Is the Abit able to handle that RAM withotu having to increase the voltage? I read on older reviews that older mobos had to be...
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- Post #30
- Jun 23, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mobo questions for upcoming rig

thanks Heidfirst, i'll take a look at that
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- Post #5
- Jun 23, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mobo questions for upcoming rig

scratch the future support for other PCI expresrs video cards... would the EVGA 680i be my BEST option right now assuming I would be sticking with this for the next 2-3 years?
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- Post #3
- Jun 23, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mobo questions for upcoming rig

Hi, Here's what I am hoping to build in the coming months: - EVGA 680i SLI A1/T1 - EVGA 8800 GTX 640 MB My expectations are: - Support DDR2 ram - OC a little but not alot - Can run air cool - stable and reliable - supports heatsinks like the Ninja and Zalman 9500 - can support...
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- Thread
- Jun 22, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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Antec 900 - Case Fan Speed Monitoring

^^ I "upgraded" from a Lian LI PC60 to this and my idle temps dropped from 40C to 28C and load temps dropped from 60C to 42C. It's a little noisy though but that's mostly due to the 6800GT being loud
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- Post #5
- May 2, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Nine Hundred ATX Case $89.99no rebate!!maybe pm bestbuy get even cheap!!

FWIW, I have this case as well. Upgraded from a Lian Li PC61. Lian Li PC61 idle/load 42C/60C Antec 900 idle/load 31C/42C It's a HUGE difference having these 120mm fans running. I can actually feel the current flowing in addition it's pretty quiet.. granted the only things i hear...
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- Post #39
- Feb 14, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Shopping for a Dell laptop

Thanks for your responses. I plan to run my games at most 1280x1024. Even on my Desktop which has a GF6800 GT, I only run BF2 at 1024x768 (But I run World of Warcraft at 1280x1024). Yes I plan to upgrade the RAM myself via Crucial. I'm thinking a 1 gig stick will suffice. Right...
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- Post #4
- Jul 15, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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Shopping for a Dell laptop

Hi, I've been shopping for a laptop for a while (currently waiting for a good deal to come along), and I am wondering if you guys can help me distinguish/choose the right options for my needs. My intentions for this laptop are gaming on the side(primarily MMORPGs like WoW and RTS)...
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- Thread
- Jul 15, 2005
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Laptops

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