Recent content by mattrickulater

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    Orientation of heatsink fan?

    Hey there, Please forgive me if this is a well-versed topic, but a poorly phrased Google search yielded few results. Is there a consensus as to which way your fan should point/blow with regards to a CPU heatsink? Should it blow air down towards the CPU/mobo or should it blow air back to...
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    Please rate my computer that i am planning to build! its my first time

    Just a heads up, there's a new store called Direct Canada that has pretty good prices on their stuff. I've ordered from them once and I'm satisfied with their service (haven't ordered a computer from them but I plan to). For example, they have a Corsair 520W power supply for under $130.00...
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    TV Tuner with Dual Monitors

    Hello, About 5 years ago I used to have a computer with a TV tuner and two monitors and I could only watch TV or play games (run 3D applications) on the primary monitor. I was wondering if today's graphics cards work differently, i.e. if I was to buy two 20" LCDs and a TV tuner, could I...
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    monitor trouble 2407wfp

    Hey there, I got a 2407WFP just last week. Can't say I notice anything like what you describe and I've used the monitor with both an ATI X800 AGP and a BFG 7900GT. I was using the monitor via DVI both times. There is in fact a Dell driver, and it can be found here: 2407WFP Driver...
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    Help needed with first build

    Hello, I recently put in an order for a new computer. Decided to go custom instead of get questionable parts rebranded and assembled as a Dell hehehe... Anyway, I've put in my order, but I'm waiting for the parts to ship. Here are the specs: - Antec TX1050B case (comes with Antec...