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    nec multisync 20wmgx2 - backlight bleeding and a few stuck pixels

    The NEC is my first jump into LCDs and I got it early this month. I've got at least one dark pixel (by the clock) and a few stuck pixels when looking at an all black screen that i can't notice unless it's all black. However, when using UDPixel and showing all black, there is some serious...
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    Antec p180 Mods

    I got a p180 tonight and I'm giving it the ol' harry eyeball. I've already had to make some cuts just to fit my hardware in but was wondering if anyone has also made any modifications to the design for whatever reasons. Specifically one thing that I'll be changing is that the bottom psu/hd...
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    New roomy cases

    Hiya folks, I haven't really looked at cases in quite some time now and was wondering if anything really cool has popped up over the last year or so. I have an external WC setup and I need room for 5 1/2"ID tubes to go into the case. Only need support for 2 *roms and and 2-4 hd*s. 180mm in...
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    CH-5 voltage regulators?

    Does anyone have more information about voltage regulators on CH-5 chips? I was told that there are regulators in place that keep it at 2.7ish and anything above that (until ~3.1) will just produce excess heat and not be used by the chips. Some folks are suggesting to OC CH-5 chips higher than...
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    Optical Mouse accessories

    I've got an MX DUO and it tracks/glides pretty decent. Does anyone know if those skatez/feet are really worth it? And is there a mouse pad/surface of choice? My desktop isn't bad, but it could be better. Thanks, Sokratz
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    Help w/temporary cooling solution

    I've been moving a lot lately and I'm still in the process of finishing my waterbox. It's functional and was in use for a month at the old apt, but I don't have the resevoir sealed and the top covered or anything like that. I realize with my crazy schedule that I probably won't get it done for...
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    NF7-S v2 VDD mod

    RojakPot
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    Broke my Sata connector

    OK. Me being the idiot that I am have finally broken one of my SATA connectors off the HD. Just the plastic bit that holds the cable on. All of the pins are still there. What are my options? I'm thinking about soldering a sata cable directly on. Any other ideas?
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    FYI: Xbox available on Dew U

    Case you're saving points. Go go go ;)
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    panaflo FBA12G12M $6.50

    here
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    Decent fan bus

    Any recommendations on a cheaper fan bus? Thanks, Sokratz
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    running fans at 7v

    ok, while i had my old psu in my comp i could run the put the pos wire to the 12v and the neg wire to 5v creating a 7v fan. worked peachy. now i'm jumpering it outside of the case adn i can't run any of my fans 7v. when i do so, the psu sounds like it's getting a power drain and nothing...
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    Danner Mag-supreme 3

    Think I'm going to head to petsmart and pick this up for the GPU/NB line. Any reasons not to?
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    UV Coolant leak test dye

    I read an article that said you can use the UV coolant leak dye in your WC setup. don't do it. it doesn't fricken ever come out! I've flushed so many damn chemicals throught it now. permanent green hoses I have. *sigh*. anyways, stay away from it. BTW, if you have suggestions on...
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    dual radiator, dual pump, setup order question

    I'm going to go with a dual radiator/dual pump setup. one pump will be a little bit more powerful than the next. what would be the most effecient way to set the system up? would it be pump-rad-pump-rad-cpu block-gpu block-res or perhaps pump-rad-rad-pump-cpu block-gpu block-res. or even...
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    papst 4412fgl

    The only place I see these at are directron.com. What's up with that. Sounds fishy. Any folks know other sellers? Thanks
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    Help with finding some parts

    I'm looking for some 120mm fans to mount to a few heatercores that I bought. Need to be low noise (7v is doable) but still provide some decent cfm. Also does anyone know where to pick up acrylic boxes? Having a hard time finding them at the hardware store. Thanks, Sokratz
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    Help with creating external waterkit

    I'm trying to make something like the bottom thing here. I've got mucho tubing, a fairly good pump (hydor l30 2, that needs some fixing but that's another thread), and a black ice 2. I'm going go opt for another radiator as well, probably a heatercore from a blazer or something larger...
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    Fridge mod links

    OK screw it. I"m just going to build my own case centered around a fridge. Does anyone have a few good links about other crazies who did a fridge job? Would mucho appreciate it. I'll keep yall updated with what happens. Thanks, Sokratz
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    POS hydor l30 pump

    So my hydor l30 pump is a total POS. it keeps leaking from the intake and after screwing around with it trying to make it not leak i finally ended up cracking the intake blue part/hose connection. suggestions on how to fix this damn thing or it is hosed? thanks, sokratz
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    powersupply rail potentionmeters

    Does anybody know if the antec true 430 have the built in adjustments for each rail? Thanks, Sokratz
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    Finally broke 20K on 3dmark01 se *whoop*

    Guess this is tooting my own horn but at 20141 I'd like to Toot Toot. ;) Might try to vmod the ram on that 9800 pro. feels like it's got a bit left. check the sig for details. Edit: 100% prime95 stable and absolutely no artificats in ATI tool, Artifact Checker, or spots in the warter in...
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    9800Pro 128MB samsung/hynix Overclocking

    Thishas been updated a bit to include the sapphrie 128mb pro to flash to the XT. what do you folks think? Any other ideas to crank out a bit more out of this card? My current OC is in my sig. more more more i say! ;) Thanks, Sokratz p.s. Is the overclocking forum for all overclocking or...
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    OC your HD?

    How does one go about OC'ing their HD? Saw some refernce to it on BBSpot and am confuzed. Thanks
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    Suggestions on how to do this

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    Which is safer?

    So here's the thing. I've tased what I can wrangle out of this system. 12.5x216 (core 1.925, ram at 2.6, chipset 1.7, timing 2-2-3-11) and I'm very satisfied with that. Even with all my fans running at 7v I can keep my max load temps ~43C on prime95 forever. Here's my dilema, I can go...
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    Vcore measurment

    I think I've seen this before but I don't recall the answer. On the NF7-S v2(.3) do you trust the vcore readings from Winbond Hardware/Motherboard Manager or CPU-Z? Fairly large difference on my system.
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    Fav case?

    So I spent a ton of time and energy cutting and screwing with my current case. I'm not going to replace it now, but I'd like to see if it was worth it vs something that's already nice and pretty w/good fans etc. So, what's your fav case? Under $150 with or w/o PSU, preferably shipped. I...
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    So. I have this here fridge...

    My gf has a ~3cu dorm fridge that she won't be needing much longer. *evil grin*. Suggestions for coupling it with a watercooling kit? Can you remove the cooling element of it only? How much is it going to cost me electricity wise?
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    fan shroud on radiator

    I have a black ice exterme rad w/a nice panaflo 120mm. I've heard a shroud can help with cooling. Cost vs price truth? Where to buy? Thanks Sokratz
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    NF7-S v2 onboard NIC massive drain on system?

    When my onboard nic on my NF7-S v2 is enabled, my benchmarks are way lower than if it was disabled. Is this common? A higher fsb may be be acheived, but i haven't been able to completely test yet. Ideas? Mucho thanks. Sokratz
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    DVDRW/CDRW

    Is there any drives under a $100 that can burn dvds and cds well, (and no crappy copyright stuff) or are all the combos garbage? Thanks, Sokratz
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    Some pix of my rig.

    Link
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    Help with case fan

    I have a watercooling setup and I need help placing a case fan. I'm not sure if it should be blowing In, right on the radiator or out sucking air out over the radiator. Just about all the components are actively cooled. Here is my current setup (note, i do have a SB fan as well that I...
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    Login to My andantech and forum different?

    Ok, stupid question x2. Is the login to my andandtech diff from the forum login/pass?
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    pictures in post

    Yeah i'm a noob, but can someone help me stick pictures in my post? I want to submit 3 pix 1 58K, 1 5k, 1 8k to detail my comp and ask a question about air flow. thanx, sox
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    HSF for 1900+

    I sometimes think it's easier buying new equipment than old eq. Any suggestions for a cheap, quiet, hsf for a 1900+ that won't be OC'd? Thanks kindly, Sokratz
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    recommended serial ata drives for raid setup

    Hey folks, I was wondering if anyone can recommend slightly cheaper and quiet, sata hds so I can get a raid setup going on my system. I normally buy maxtor drives because I've had decent luck (or at least decent rma service) with them. Kind of hate WD for the opposite reasons. I'd like at...
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    Best (fastest) Virus Scanner + Firewall

    So I just got done OC'ing my baby and oh how fast it is. This morning I loaded the new norton 2004 virus scanner and internet security package and what was once was a fast machine, now=POS.. I had previously used norton 2k3, and it wasn't all that bad but had zonealarm 4. I need a firewall...
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    My Rig

    Hiya Folks, First, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the great advice over the past two weeks or so. Below is final (or close to it) setup. Of course, comments and/or suggestions are always welcome. If there are any specific benchmarks that should be ran for better comparison...