Recent content by hamakua boy

Thanks Ceefka, I Ordered 90% of the parts today. I am going to now go track down a decent LCD, but I can use my mac 1024x768 for a bit while I do so. As for the name, "Hamakua" is the name of the north east coast of the Big Island. -Used to live there as a kid.

YOyoYOhowsDAjello, Very cool, Thanks for the reply. And thank you all. I am ordering this morning. *Big deep breath*.

One more Quick Q. then I think I am done. I have read somewhere on these forums, but to clarify, Power sources, for newer systems no longer need -5v nor -12v leads? These are for older systems, correct? The Enermax you listed does not indicate that it comes with these two. Just checking...

*Edit* (Filled in content) Actually, another suggestion if you are good with an Xacto knife. Check out a local dive-shop if you have one in the area or boating store. Look for the material they make dive suits out of. That's what I did, I traced and cut out a template then purchase a...

Hi RoboCur and Style Mechanics. Thanks YoyoYohowsDAjello, I'll be keeping an eye out to see how you fair. I'll Check out the guide. Also glad you sort of caught the semi-budget idea of the system. It started out as a $600 cap... But I had to make huge sacrifices in one area or another...

Hello all, (first post). I have decided, after a lot of research and risk assesment, that I want to build my own system. I have read the "Hardware and system guide for new users" sticky, I have aslo lurked the forums off and on for about 3 years now. I finally have the time and spare...