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Good Computer Shop in LA?

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eVaoVe

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Sup guys, does anyone know a good PC shop that doesn't charge rediculous prices? I basically need someone to

1. rewire my computer because its a mess in there and i dont think thats good for ventilation

2. Reinstall my CPU, i think i messed up and its running hot

3. Install new case fans, since the old ones are loud (2x120mm)

Anyone know how much that might cost, and where a good shop would be?

I'm located near korea town btw.


I know this stuff is extremely simple for some of you guys, but its not for me. I tried installing my CPU, and it ran pretty hot, and has been doing so for awhile now.

Also when I play games, it starts stuttering after only a little while. So can you guys please help me out and recommend a good computer shop? Thanks!
 
Even if you don't know alot about computers, you can rewire your case and install new case fans. Installing case fans is as simple as taking out screws and putting them back in. Or just putting them in obviously.... rewiring is the same thing. You take it out, reroute it and plug it back in. Not difficult really.... the CPU I can understand. What kind of setup do you have?
 
You really can't screw up installing fans, the only thing you might have to do is choose 3 pin (on the motherboard) or 4 pin (same as a hard drive) power connectors. Just check what is powering them now.

What CPU is it, how hot is it getting and you did use thermal compound when you installed it didn't you?

Don't live in LA so I can't give you a good recommendation about a local place, but I can't think of where to bring a home built PC to be rewired at all, anywhere. A Few wireties and rounded cables and you should be able to at least improve things a little.
 
I have a AMD Athlon 3000+ NC core I believe, and I also bought a Zalman cooler for it, but it didn't really fit well, so I had to adjust it and flip the brackets upside down, and screw it that way. I don't even think I can control the fan speed. Yes I applied thermal paste, but still my CPU at idle is ~45 and when playing a game it hits 50s and its completely stock. Not very good...
 
he mentioned koreatown so must be L.A. if you were in OC... I would do it for a case of :beer:
 
LA as in Los Angeles. Also I sometimes go to Orange County, only the Westminster Garden Grove area though, you know the Vietnamese Community.
 
Those temperatures are pretty high for being stock on a Zalman cooler, but they're not out of the range for a Newcastle A64. I have a Newcastle 3500 at 2.5 and 1.55v with a Thermalright XP90 and get in the 30's idle, 51 load and 54-55 load with gpu loaded as well. I wouldn't expect to see problems at stock speeds until the temperature reaches 60 or higher, not that that's a good idea.

Cases with poor airflow have high ambient temperatures which hurts gpu cooling more than cpu cooling because gpu coolers are so much smaller, I wouldn't rule that out either. Finally an underpowered psu or one that simply gets too hot could cause this as well.
 
What type of case are you using? I'd recommend the Antec SLK3000B. I've built several AMD 3000 Venices with this case. All overclocked to at least 3600 speed. Prime95 max heat test at room temp (25C) is ALWAYS under 51C. Idle temp is between 32 and 34C with Zalman 7000Cu CPU cooler and two medium speed Panaflo 120 x 38mm fans.
 
I have a Thermaltake VA3000 or something. It's a big black tower case. It's really sad some of you run such higher speeds, while I'm running stock and it runs hot as balls. ='(. That's why I need a shop guys. Help me out.
 
Originally posted by: obeseotron
You really can't screw up installing fans, the only thing you might have to do is choose 3 pin (on the motherboard) or 4 pin (same as a hard drive) power connectors. Just check what is powering them now.

What CPU is it, how hot is it getting and you did use thermal compound when you installed it didn't you?

Don't live in LA so I can't give you a good recommendation about a local place, but I can't think of where to bring a home built PC to be rewired at all, anywhere. A Few wireties and rounded cables and you should be able to at least improve things a little.
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it's true.... I don't think theres anywhere to pay someone for cable management... unless it's someone you know or something like that. don't think any type of business/shop will do it.
 
Ok, well how about to install case fans, and to PROPERLY install my cpu and heatsink? Nobody knows a good shop?
 
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