Recent content by mrhdream

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    Post your HD6850 Clocks!

    Pretty happy with the Sapphire HD6850 (non-toxic version) Been running stable at Core 1005mhz Mem 1200mhz Voltage: 1.18v Using Trixx temps staying under 67 under full load great purchase!
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    Modular is a pain in a small case.

    I agree, its a pain to deal with a small case. I had similiar problem with Dell Studio XPS 8000. I did go with a modular design and feel that it was def. a worthwhile investment, I can't imagine it not being modular, with the extra load of cables that would be there, not feasible. I think going...
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    Best upgrade path on upgraded system??

    yeah, I suppose your right, I do have a few extra hardrives, could just offload everything to those. Seems like a nice SSD, prob just wait for price to drop a bit. I like the desktop setup I have now, but I hear that its best to do a clean install of Win 7 on the SSD, and then just transfer...
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    Best upgrade path on upgraded system??

    Thanks for the suggestion. I think an SSD would be next on my agenda, now only if the prices would come down! I think that anything smaller than a 256mb drive would be too tight for my likings. Any suggestions on drive? thanks!
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    Best upgrade path on upgraded system??

    thanks for the reply! Funny thing, I read various reviews onthe tri-cool fan, and others, that some motherboards power supplies are simply not enough to drive the fans. I connected the fan directly to the PSU and whoa! Big difference! Fan is actually now moving good air. At the high speed, had...
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    Best upgrade path on upgraded system??

    Hey all! I have a Dell XPS 8000 (i5-750, 4gb ddr 1033), and recently went on an upgrade bonanza, I caught the bug and cannot stop. In retrospect, I should have just built my own pc, but nevertheless let me tell you my story, and I hope to get some advice on what to do next. About 2 months...