Recent content by SantaAna

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    Tuniq Tower installation question

    Its hard to tell unless you take the fan out and watch it. I found I couldn't feel the direction. If you Google this topic, there are a few opinions out there that say that the hear flowing up and out is better. I have monitored mine both ways and the difference for mine is negligible.
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    Video card and esata upside down?

    Yea, its ur typical noob question. New build for a friend, got a new GTS with cool graphics on it that is upside down? I am using the Coolermaster CM 690. The esata is upside down too. My Centurion 5 is the same way. Was looking at a Stacker, it is the same. Heres the question: Is...
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    New Motherboard: Vista 5.3 w/Gskill Hz.

    Could use some help, I am building a computer for my daughter and decided to give her vista for the future, and media center. I installed 2 gigs of GSkill Hz, (6400 Cas4) and went into the Bios to change the latency to 4-4-4-12. I could not find the Ram voltage, (MIT using control F1), and...
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    Cooler that my daughter can handle?

    Decided to use the Coolermaster Hyper TX I have sitting here. It weighs in at 482 grams, which exceeds Intel specs by 32 grams. I am going to put a back plate on it, and mark the box THIS WAY UP and hope for the best. If you read this and have experience in this matter, I am shipping...
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    Gaming headphones

    Newegg had the Sennheisers 280s for 70 dollars free shipping. Promo code. Sign up for their newsletter. I have had a couple pairs of Sennheisers. You cannot go wrong with them good luck
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    Cooler that my daughter can handle?

    Thanks guys, am still looking. Off to check the Scythe.
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    Cooler that my daughter can handle?

    Hi guys, Giving my comp to my daughter and fixing it up for htpc as well. Dont think I want to give her the Tuniq. I might, but I have to ship her this one. Would appreciated your thoughts on this, and also, If you think that a better application is warranted. New setup:Coolermaster...
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    P35 MB: Gigabyte P35-DS4 or ASUS P5K-E/WiFi?

    I think the Gigabyte DS4 Rev. 2 does have esata Noels.
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    Abit IP35 Pro vs Gigabyte P35-DS4 ?

    I am considering both right now as well. If DTS is a concern of your, your might want to read on it. I am building one for my daughter, and she likes movies and music. Anyone know how well the Tuniq fits on the DS4?
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    Cooler Master CM 690 ATX Case + Free 3.5" Card Reader - $29.99 AR + Free Shipping

    Thanks OP Been looking for a good case for my daughter, and she will probably use the card reader. The reviews at Newegg are better than the Stacker! Happy Holidays amigo.
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    Finally have the newest 'dream' rig ready to order...

    The 320GB drive will be on sale for $59 on Black Friday at Best Buy. Can't beat that for for the $. U SURE?
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    Alarm?...temps ok?

    False Alarm? I fixed it like this. I overclocked it some more: 3.2 now. Weird thing is, it is running cooler. Shouldnt it run hotter if I up the Bus?
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    Alarm?...temps ok?

    I was gaming with coretemp and speedfan running in the background and an alarm from my case went off. I minimized the game and checked my temps...they were in the 40s. I went through and checked the BIOS for alarm settings, and it appears ok. I have run Orthos for an hour (not overnight) but...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    I am running a Corsair as well. No problems. Might want to read into it more.