Recent content by ntauzin

Whoops, I goofed, my PS is an Enlight HPC-300-101 (300w). Not sure what I was thinking when I typed that last post...let's face it, I'm a moron. OK, I will try the speaker thing. Thanks for the suggestion!

OK. Here's the status: Powered on with RAM, HSF, CPU, video card and FDD with a boot disk. No dice. I even removed the memory, hoping to get a beep. but nothing. Hey here's a dumb question - is there a pseaker on the board? I don't see anything that resembles a speaker, so maybe there isn't...

Hey Buzz- Thanks so much for your input! I was able to locate CN1, and also the switch I have works sorta...it will power up the board after I have put the PS switch to the ON position, but it won't turn off the board, I have to manually turn off the PS switch. I have it on pins 2-7. I am...

I have a Chaintech 735 7SID motherboard that I bought on eBay and I was unfortunate enough to receive it without the manual. The board is new and appears fine, and I managed to wrangle the jumper settings for my processor (AMD Athlon XP 1600+) from a tech at Chaintech, but neither he nor any of...

What do I use to measure my CPU temp?

Hi- I don't know much about elecricity and conductivity (obviously), but if I want to mount my notherboard onto a metal backing, should I use aluminum or steel or stainless steel, or something else entirely? Thanks- neil@lincolnpc.com

Should I use copper or aluminum tubing for a water-cooled CPU? Does it matter? Is one metal better than the other at thermal dissipation? Thanks-

Hi- I am looking for a long, circular heatsink. It should be a cylinder, about 3 inches in diameter and maybe 6-8 inches long. Any suggestions on where I can find one? Thanks- neil@lincolnpc.com