Recent content by kazaam93

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    GPU cracked pad?

    Just an update (albeit an irrelevant one to this thread) Amazing how fast my 5 year old dell is running now :D Better than when I got it brand new Put an SSD in, cleaned the fan, cleaned CPU die + heatsink and added AS5 thermal paste. Running quietly, CPU and RAM usage is low as ever, and...
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    GPU cracked pad?

    Edit- the GPU heatsink part does actually have an imprint of the GPU on it (logo etc) is visible on the pad. Take it this means I can remove the pad and put AS5 paste on the GPU die? :) You can see the imprint in the first picture the GPU die has made on the heatsink
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    GPU cracked pad?

    It looks to me like there's no TIM on the graphics card- just the pad. There's definitely TIM paste stuff on the CPU die and the corresponding contact on the heat sink. The sell manual for this laptop says the pad doesn't need to be replaced if it's still the the same heat sink and GPU...
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    GPU cracked pad?

    So, I took apart my Dell Studio 1555 laptop to clean it out, and found literally a huge chunk of dust the size of my finger in the heatsink fan which was probably contributing towards the overheating. I have AS5 paste coming tomorrow to put on the CPU With regards to the GPU, I can't tell what...
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    Upgrade Dell Studio 1555 to SSD

    Just saw this as I place my order for the MX100. I am only using it for internet/netflix/MS office, so I am sure MX100 will do the job perfect Thanks guys! edit: ordered the samsung 500gb evo. I realised I had a £20 gift voucher on my account
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    Upgrade Dell Studio 1555 to SSD

    I've decided I want 500GB (need it) I'm down to choosing between: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB SSD and Crucial MX100 512GB SSD Help? P.S. no way I can afford EVO PRO
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    Upgrade Dell Studio 1555 to SSD

    Thank you for replying!! I do plan to do a clean install- kinda enjoy doing them lol I dont know if my laptop can ,make use of these features :S The Crucial MX100 (256 or 512gb) i was considering but it doesnt have many reviews so i take it that its good quality? It is new i suppose
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    Upgrade Dell Studio 1555 to SSD

    In 2009, I purchased a Studio 1555 laptop : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600(2.40GHz,1066MHz,3MB) Memory : 4096MB (2x2048) 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Hard Drive : 500GB Serial ATA (5400RPM) Full HD Screen Was top of the range at the time and I love it, its been great. It is now starting to...
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    Online backup worth it? Do I need it?

    I'm trying out Crashplan+ at the moment. I have a desktop and a laptop. The desktop is connected to my external HD. I'm backing both pcs up to the external HD, and I am wondering whether it is worth paying $6 for unlimited online backup for my computers. the files are just photos, music...
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    Crashplan pricing change!

    gd idea, i hav thought of that but its in violation of their terms of use!!!