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  1. UKpsych

    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    Haha, thanks for saving me there. http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/detail_overview.aspx?ID=en-us0000319 This is the mobo, it turns out that it's quite capable. With a 1950xt it runs most games well. I just need to upgrade the card and its a decent gaming machine...
  2. UKpsych

    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    I suppose that's an option. I have the psu/ram/case. I don't know much about it, it does have a pcie slot but I assumed it wasn't the greatest. Ill run some gaming benchmarks tonight Ill go from there. I have access to a Asus p5g41-m LE for 25 dollars, would this be a worthy upgrade?
  3. UKpsych

    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    Thanks for the responses. I think I will just settle on a decent single card mobo based on responses. As for selling it, I honestly just wanted to build a cheap XP gaming machine/windows 2008 server.
  4. UKpsych

    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    My girlfriend just gave me her old mobo(dell) which after a closer look it turns out it had a core2duo e8400 on it. So I'm looking to build a reasonable gaming rig around it. I need advice on a small selection of mobos that would allow for moderate (air) overclocking and hopefully sli...
  5. UKpsych

    Can I tell if my 5V rail is overloaded?

    If the usb rail (5v blue) is overloaded I'm not sure if it would sense it or not. (Most only sense gnd, 12v and 5v (red)) I could be wrong of course. However if it does notice an unhealthy dip it will go into a continuous reset cycle. Have you tried other USB devices?
  6. UKpsych

    Microsoft® LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera, Black/Silver $9.99

    Picked one up at a yard sale for a buck once, highly recommend this camera for day to day web chat.
  7. UKpsych

    DEAD: Metro 2033 $5 @ Gamersgate

    Snagged one, thanks!
  8. UKpsych

    Tennis racket ($35 vs 80), balls ($.28/each vs $1/each), bag ($10 vs $20)...

    Wow amazing deal on balls, in for 3. We'll see if they go through. Thanks! Edit: Fyi site to store shipping is free
  9. UKpsych

    WIN 7 PRO $30 (need .EDU email)

    I use Win 7 and it has numerous compatibility issues with even last gen games, whats worse is that there is often a sig decrement in performance on dx9 games... So you're right, you likely were getting lower fps.
  10. UKpsych

    Bulletstorm - $23.96 @ IGN

    I assume these are not steam compatible right?
  11. UKpsych

    Case for CM Hyper 212

    Have it. Damn good cable management and plenty of room for a mid tower. If I remove the optional drive bays there is plenty of room for my dual 5870s too.
  12. UKpsych

    Asus Sabertooth X58 CPU_LED On

    Yeah... that is odd. I will say this, it also did it when I replaced the cooler, atleast on 2 different occasions, I had to press down on the top of the cpu or reseat it. Excellent mobo but I'm not so sure about the socket pins. Perhaps you could RMA at this point?
  13. UKpsych

    Asus Sabertooth X58 CPU_LED On

    I've had this issue when i first built mine, it seemed to be an issue with the cpu seating, although that doesn't sound like it based on the bios update. I would try reseating it if you haven't already. Also, the ram issue may be because you aren't using tri channel memory.
  14. UKpsych

    cheap as hell cases

    I picked up the haf 912 (cooler master) for 50 plus free s/h. I would recommend it to anyone.
  15. UKpsych

    dead** HOT HOT HOT1>> 2gb!<< EYEFINITY 6! HD 5870 FOR 179$ AR.

    Yes, less power consumption too.
  16. UKpsych

    dead** HOT HOT HOT1>> 2gb!<< EYEFINITY 6! HD 5870 FOR 179$ AR.

    Damn you indeed... In for 2. sigh...
  17. UKpsych

    *Really DEAD* Metro 2033 - FREE (Steam activatable / Digital DL)

    Awesome, got my code. I was just going to buy this too! Thanks!
  18. UKpsych

    ram timings lowered, can I change them back?

    Thanks for clarifying. So there is no danger of running them like this?
  19. UKpsych

    ram timings lowered, can I change them back?

    So have I just accidentally overclocked my ram?
  20. UKpsych

    ram timings lowered, can I change them back?

    http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1587352 So I was just experimenting with OCing, I don't plan on keeping it OC'd until later when it starts to show its age. Either way I was using intel extreme tuning, and I pushed it too far at the voltage I wanted and it restarted etc. After that...
  21. UKpsych

    CM 212+ HSF and TIM application

    Yup knocked about 3-4 off on mine and it was only a 1300rpm fan (pull).
  22. UKpsych

    Is 84c too hot?

    I've heard 82 is the upper limit and even more that intel actually rates the upper range around 72c (this is for the i7 non SB) So yeah, that seems quite warm, I would just head out to radio shack and grab some AS5 for 10 dollars, just to be on the safe side.
  23. UKpsych

    CM Hyper 212 Plus vs Zalman cnps10x extreme

    She's still at stock. (played around with 3.7ghz on the 212 but not for more than a day). and BoomerD, that's interesting... I may give it another go. I will say this, it is significantly louder, even at its lowest setting. That is compared to the 212 with TWO 120mm fans.
  24. UKpsych

    CM Hyper 212 Plus vs Zalman cnps10x extreme

    I recently purchased an I7 950 and slapped a Hyper 212 plus on it to keep it nice and frigid. It would hover around 29c-31c at idle and wouldn't break 50c-51c under prime95. I snagged a zalman cnps10x extreme off of Craig's list for dirt cheap and swapped it out. Now I'm idling around 33c-34c...
  25. UKpsych

    DEAD: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W Power Supply $90 after $20 MIR

    Better yet, get a pair of flush cuts and just whack the ones you don't need right off. :D
  26. UKpsych

    DEAD: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W Power Supply $90 after $20 MIR

    Yup, bought one of these on the second, Newegg price matched. So far running 950/2x 5870s like a champ! Quiet too.
  27. UKpsych

    Your current CPU - Is it time for Sandybridge?

    i7 950 sabertooth x58 12gb 1300 mushkin 5870 Might entertain the idea of a 2011 chipset if performance is outrageous, otherwise I am good for a while.
  28. UKpsych

    Logitech Z-5500: $170 after $40 rebate (free shipping)

    I pulled the trigger, can't beat free shipping. Plus I had a random 20 bucks in my paypal game from an ebay sale. Total price after rebate 150 =-) I'm assuming these will be a stellar replacement for my kenwood 5.1 receiver with yardsale speakers.
  29. UKpsych

    Orange Box (PC) (SOLD OUT) or Bioshock (PC) for 24.99 at Bestbuy.com

    just picked up orange box online, crazy good deal for 3 great games
  30. UKpsych

    Logitech Z 5300e -$67.99 @buy.com after rebate and GC

    Does this have digital dts decoding and dolby digital, and take an optical or composite digital input? oh and RockinAcoustic just get 2 :laugh:
  31. UKpsych

    Crucial 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - OEM

    anyone know if this is compatible with a hp zv6000
  32. UKpsych

    Sylvania SMP1015 1GB MP3 Player $29.99 Warm?

    Not intending to thread crap, but I have had really bad experiences with their mp3 players but for 30 its still a good pen drive.
  33. UKpsych

    Free guest pass for CS:S - counterstrike source

    Thanks a lot man, sorry Im a bit of a lurker. I really appreciate it!
  34. UKpsych

    Free guest pass for CS:S - counterstrike source

    I would like to, thanks!