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    Installing a Akasa Apache Black [solved]

    Hi, So I recently bought a computer (2nd hand) and I'll admit I'm no computer tech. My problem is I have a front intake fan that wasn't connected and I can't find anywhere to plug this fan in. The model is an Akasa Apache Black (model number: DFS122512L), it has some sort of 4 pin connecter...
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    Triple Channel Ram in a Dual Channel Board

    Thanks very much for the responses. I will be doing some modeling so might use the extra ram. Besides that, the extra stick I'm looking at is only 5 pounds shipped so for that cost I'm not worried at all if I don't use it. What I need to know now is if the stick of ram I'm looking at is...
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    Triple Channel Ram in a Dual Channel Board

    Hi, I purchased a second hand pc which has 6gb (3x2Gb) OCZ Gold DDR3 PC3 10666 1333MHz Triple Channel. My motherboard is a MSI 790GX-G65 which has 4 memory slots, but can only run at on dual channel (AM3 CPU). I'm using windows 7 64Bit. So what are my best options: 1) Keep the 6gb in the...
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    Advice for buying a USED AM3 system?

    Hi guys, I've come over from New Zealand and now I'm in located in the UK. It didn't make sense to bring my computer from NZ so I sold it. Buying a new complete system in the UK is expensive and I might be forced to sell it after ~1.5 years (my work visa duration). The games I...
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    Help with 2 Computer Vista Network

    Found the answer to my own question. Thought I'd post up the fix so anyone else with a similar problem can take a look. Basically the Freebox router needs to be configured to "router mode" then computers on the network will get seperate IPs and be able to network. The following links explain it...
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    Help with 2 Computer Vista Network

    Hi, I'm trying to network two vista computers which would seem like a simple enough task :) but just can't seem to get it working. Some help would be much appreciated. Computer 1: Laptop, Dell Inspiron 1545 Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 (English) Connection type: Wireless Connection device...
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    Best Possible Video Card for my System?

    Thanks for the additional help, I managed determine the details from my power supply. ISO Swithching Power Supply: Model No. ISO-500PP DC output: +3.3V -- 22.0A. +5V -- 36.0A. +12V -- 18.0A. +5Vsb -- 2.0A. -5V -- 0.5A. -12V--0.5A. Fuse Rating: 5A.250~(+3.3V&+5V= 220W Max) MAX.Output Power...
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    Best Possible Video Card for my System?

    If a 5750 is the best I can do without a PSU upgrade and it gives me about twice the performance of my current 4670 then that sounds great! Is there any way I can use software check what my current system power consumption is and if my 420W generic brand PSU can definately handle an ATi 5750...
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    Best Possible Video Card for my System?

    Thanks for the replies My PSU came with the case which is an Easteck Case ET-3383BS Its about 1.5yrs old I'll try to hunt down some more information on the PSU, but probably just go on the assumption its just a generic one as the case was not expensive. What I'm trying to establish is if I...
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    Best Possible Video Card for my System?

    About me: - First post on the forum, so hi! :) - I'm not a hardcore gaming enthusiast, happy playing at medium settings - Basic knowledge of computers, but nothing much technical (so no overclocking) - I'm looking to upgrade my video card if it means I can delay upgrading my whole system for a...