Recent content by Billman

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...