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    Need 600w supply for server

    Hello all, I have a server running 8 1TB drives and may expand to another 4 I used the power supply calculator and it says I need a supply rated at 568W So I'm in the market for a 600w supply. Looking for the best quality supply for the least amount of $$$$ would like it to use a 120mm...
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    Looking for DDR2 2x2gig kit suggestions

    Hello all, I currently am running a set of G.Skills DDR 2 PC6400 modules now 2x2gig my timings are 5-5-5-12 @ 1016 this is the best I can do on my Asus P5Q Pro running a Q6600 @ 3.8ghz Looking for a better performing set in the $70-$80 range Any help provide dwould be much appreciated...
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    Crossfire question do I need the same brand of card?

    Hello all, I was wondering if you had to use the same brand of video card to do crossfire. My assumption as long as they are the same type you werr good to go Thanks, -sponge
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    Anyone here know how to change program for MMS protocol in vista

    Hello all, Using windows vista ultimate I'm trying to change the default program for the MMS:// protocol to a program other than windows media player. I went to start/default programs/MMS/change program but the box is grayed out to let me select other program. Any help provided would...
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    Not all fans are equal

    Sorry if this a known issue or a repost but I found tonight that not all low speed Yate Loon 120mm are the same. I just ordered a bunch of Yates from Petra's to replace my orange finned Yates. First thing I noticed was the two part numbers were different then I had one orange finned yate and...
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    Is 50c too hot for motherboard?

    Hello just got an Asus P5K pro and everest reports 50c for my mother board temp is that kind of high? -sponge
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    Ok new build pics finally up

    Ok I finally got my build 2 pic up... -sponge
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    Flipped ek supreme update

    Ok I lapped the accerator plate and flipped the block and my temps are worse by 5 deg c! Forgot to add the MCW30 does not fit Asus motherboards need to get a new NB block :( -sponge
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    Need suggestions my Abit IP35-E blew up last night

    Hello all, Looking for mother board suggestions to replace my departed Abit IP35-E. Looking for a clockable value board $120.00 max either p35, p45 chipset. Cross fire would be nice if possible at this price range. I found an Asus PK5 pro p35 board in my price range is it a good board? or...
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    Water build phase two when things go wrong.....

    Hello all, Well my water build was going great had everything put together everything wire managed then boom. My beloved Abit IP35-E did not make the transplant. I swapped in a spare board I had and everything powers up. So what I'm looking for is suggestions for a replacement clockable...
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    Durelene PVC tubing or Masterkleer

    Hello all, Need to order some more tubing wanted to know if the Durelene would be a better choice Thanks!, -sponge
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    Ok it's here and man it's bigger than I imagined

    Hello all, Well phase two of my water cooling plan has started. I just took delivery of a Lian-Li A70A in silver. All I can say is wow it's huge. The pictures do not do it justice. Some modding will have to be performed to fit the res/tops and radiators but with the room available I'm...
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    Petra's Is a great place to shop

    Just shopped at Petra's for the first time very good service everything packaged top notch and shipped quickly. -sponge '
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    Is this too extreme...

    Hello all, Has anyone done three loops? Loop 1: CPU Loop 2: mosfet/NB/SB Loop 3: Graphics card(S) Can a 700W OCZ supply handle it? -sponge BTW we finally go a cool day in Florida today thanks to a tropical storm my temps with an ambient of 75F are 35,36,33,32 Q6600 @...
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    In need of universal mosfet water block

    Hello all, Do they make a universal mosfet water block? I need one for my Abit IP35-E All the ones I have come across so far a board specific mostly Asus Thanks, -sponge
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    Is this "the" case?

    I came across this in my net travels what do people think? It's a blinged CM stacker T01 to be honest I don't like the look too much but it is ready to mount a x3 up top and a 2x rad on the bottom rad thoughts? ready 8/26/08 to us channel -sponge new cm
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    Planning my next water build

    Hello all, I'm so satisfied with my current water build that I want to do another one on a larger scale. Currently I have a MCP 355/xspx res top a MCR320, ek cpu block and swiftech NB cooler. My question is this possible in one loop or does it really need to be split? I want one MCR...
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    Radiator placement

    Hello all, My new stock of masterkleer is here and my T fitting. So I'm thinking of relaying out my setup. I believe my MCR320 will fit on the bottom of my case but will my cooling performance suffer as I'll be drawing hot air from inside the case? Water guys please chime in with thoughts...
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    Some tweeking and final temp oc results

    Hello all, I have finally got my water cooled system up and running and have started the overclocking process my results so far are the following: Q6600 @ 3.6ghz Temps: 37, 36, 35, 32 Vcore 1.48v Prime stable *** Loaded temp max 52 - 53c Q6600 @ 3.7ghz Temps: 44, 43, 40, 40 Vcore 1.56v...
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    Thinking of updating my case at the end of the year

    Hello all, After doing my recent water cooling build I came to realize I'm out of space in my case. Especially if I wanted to add a second loop. I know I want it to be an AXT full tower I was thinking about the 810CM stacker, Tagan black pearl, or the Apteva Jupiter. I want to keep the...
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    Do ram cooling fans work?

    Hello all, My home office here in Florida stays a bit warm I have noticed my ram being a bit warm so I am looking for a fan cooling solution for them. They have metal heat sinks on them already so I was thinking a ram fan would prefer one on the quiet side. -sponge
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    Ok it's on...

    Hello all, I'm at the clean all your water cooling parts and make, leak test your loop stage. I have everything I need but have one question best to get my loop lengths by installing all the water water cooling components on my mother board and set up lengths that way or just measure and...
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    Last parts on order!

    Swiftech MCP355 12v DC pump ordered! Bionuke ordered! Cool zip ties in house This should complete all the needed parts for my loop if I'm missing something please give a shout out what it may be. Last question: How many gallons of distilled water for parts cleaning and loop fill...
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    EK Supreme Plexi in house...

    I have been slowly gathering the parts for my loop and the EK supreme plexy arrived in the mail today. It is awesome! Mirror underside and it's flat I mean really flat I put a straight edge across it no gaps that I could detect. If your in the market for a water block it the one for the win...
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    Biocide options for water cooled systems

    Question about water cooling additives. Is there a suggested additive to use to prevent algae build up or micro organisms? -sponge
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    Buying my CPU water block tonight need a little help..

    Hello all, I'm looking to buy my cpu water block tonight I've decided on the ek supreme plexy top block. I will add 1/2in barbs to my order but am I missing anything else? Does the ek come with a back plate? If not do I need one? Also I need a T line fitting as well which one to get? I'm...
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    Is this a good cpu water block for a quad?

    Is this a good cpu water block? Proposed water block -sponge
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    Clear view server case project

    Pictures of my custom web server case: My custom web server case -sponge Triple post? Anandtech Moderator Gillbot
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    Clear view server project...

    Pictures of my web server... Server Pics -sponge
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    The clear view server project

    Pictures of my plexy web server project. server pics -sponge Double Thread Post, So i lock this one since it has no replys Case and Cooling Moderator Aigomorla
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    Looking for wireless router suggestions

    Hello all, Looking for the current best wireless router for the money. Looking for long wireless range and high wired throughput for gaming Thanks, -sponge Can't seem to find any reviews or roundups o the net that are current
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    Need water block compatable with LGA775 and Nehalem

    Looking at the Anandtech cover story the cpu and socket are much larger so I'm guessing no universal solution eh? -sponge
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    Need suggestions for resivor palcement

    Hello all, Hoping some experienced water people can take a look at my water page it's linked on my sig and give me some suggestions of the best place to mount my xspc res/top. Any help provided would be much appeciated. -sponge
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    Need set of good gaming head phones for under $100

    Hello all, My sen headphones just bit the just death my vacuum cleaner it's a long story. Any way need suggestions for a replacement pair for under $100 thanks! -aponge
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    Question about water cooling and leaks

    Hello all, I slowly gather components for my water cooling setup. Question what happens if the worst happens your using your computer you don't notice that one of your barbs or tubes are leaking will this damage all your stuff? Short out the board? -sponge
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    What to do with a good laptop LCD display?

    Hello all, My wife's laptop an ACER Aspire died so I disected it and stripped it of all things worth saving. The LCD was working fine is there a way to use it in some way? Or is it just a recycle item. Any help provided would be much appreciated -sponge Moved from HT - Moderator...
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    My new WD640 comes tomorrow need setup suggestions

    Hello all, My new WD640G drive comes tomorrow and I want to know is it best to leave it as one big drive or setup an OS partiton? If the answer is setup OS partion how big? Also what are the vital apps to leave on the OS partition? Install games and other apps to the data partiton then...
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    Need hard drive suggestions

    Hello all, I am currently using a Samsung spinpoint 500gig sata 3g harddrive but am thinking of moving it over to my NAS sever need to add more space. I will need a new HD I have heard good things about the WD 640g drives any others I should consider? looking for something fast between...
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    What board is the next step up from my Abit IP35-E?

    Hello trying to decide on a new mother board. What would be the next step up from my Abit IP-35-E. I will either sell the Abit or put it in my spare rig. -sponge
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    Anyone here use the scythe slipstream 110cfm fan?

    Hello all, I saw scythe has a 110cfm 120mm fan rated @ 38db anyone here use one and how load is it? -sponge