so ive been contemplating lately in getting a UPS for both my desktop and home server.. the specs as follows:
desktop
i7 3770k @ 3.5ghz
asus p8z68-v
corsair 16gb ddr3 1600
msi gtx 680 lighting
x-fi fatal1ty titanium champion
dvd writer
2x SSD (128gb and 256gb)
1x wd black 2tb
corsair ax850...
recently i got a pretty decent deal on 5x4tb hdd HGST 0S03359
http://www.hgst.com/hard-drives/internal-drive-kits/desktop-drive-kits
and was looking to expand my storage. my current setup is:
i3 3220
asus p8h77-i
kingston 8gb ram
cx 500m
pc q25b
all the sata ports on the mobo...
looking to buy the following items to build a server for a colleague.
Intel Core i3 3240
ASUS P8H77-I
8gb DDR3 1333/1600
im located in the toronto, canada and dont hesitate to PM!
my question:
is there a difference? if i were to buy the exact same RAM with same timings, voltage, speed, brand, etc.., would the XMP profile be affected?
it seems that buying 2sets of 2x8gb ddr1600 ram is cheaper than buying 4x8gb ram ddr1600.
planning on putting this on my buddy's...
trying to help a colleague build a workstation and while i dont know much about building a workstation for these functions:
-rendering 2d/3d modelling
-running revit architecture and structure
-3ds max
-microstation
so he went to local computer store in toronto, canada and was given a...
ive been tinkering of the idea of making my own server to replace my old hp mediasmart ex490..
something like this:
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1039005115&postcount=656
i really like the lian li pc-q25b but a part of me really wants to modify the front so it can have better air...
i cant seem to find a review of this particular product
Lian Li PT-FN03
http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=375&cl_index=2&sc_index=33&ss_index=94&g=f
its a pci fan speed controller.. according to the lian li website it can support up to 3 fans.. and there is no...
as the topic states im looking to buy X-FI TITANIUM Fatal1ty Champion Series... im located in canada and would gladly pay for shipping..
dont hesitate to pm and thanks for looking
i just got the twin turbo pro and finally got rid of the stock fan... now a new problem arises as the ram heatsinks that came with the twin turbo pro comes off easily... i followed the instructions thoroughly and scrubbed the memory with an eraser prior to applying the heatsink on the memory...
my phenom II 940 idles at around 45C and on load its about 50-55C.. i have the TRUE 120 with one yate loon d12sl-12 push config and north-south orientation... recently a buddy of mine gave me the AM2 / AM3 Bolt-Thru-Kit Rev.2 since he didnt need it anymore... so i change the orientation...
im building a system for a colleague of mine as cheap as possible.. i basically need a mobo that is capable of handling the phenom x4 9950 125W... so something along the lines of the 790GX chipset would be perfect.. in addition im also looking for RAM either 2x1gb or 2x2gb DDR2 800 or 1066...
just installed 7 pro yesterday and im copying my backup files from my old computer (xp-pro-sp3) ot my new one and im transferring files through my wired network (modem to router and router to gigabit switch and all comp have gigabit ethernet ports) and im getting about 3-5MB/s file transfer...
im stuck between these three fan controllers
a- aerocool touch 2000
b- nzxt sentry 2
c- scythe kaze master ace
ive narrowed it down to some pros and cons and i still can make up my mind...
A- controls 4 fans, lcd backlit can be turned off and it shows both temp and rpm but dont need...
i want to replace my old 500gb hdd in my antec mx-1 enclosure and im kinda stuck between choosing the Caviar Green or Black 1tb... i realize that the black is all performance, runs hot and it has a 5yr warranty and the green the exact opposite of black and only 3yr warranty... now i only really...
in my new build i currently have these:
mobo: ma-ga790x-ud4p
cpu: x4 940 BE
case: CM690
i have the stock cooling and id like o replace it to make lower the idle/load temps..
so i ventured off to this site http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm
and decided on the following hsf...
i have 3x120mm yate loons in my p160... i was thinking of making htem a little quieter and i found these 12VDC to 7VDC Quiet Fan Cable and 12VDC to 9VDC Quiet Fan Cable... which one would be better sound vs keeping my case cool
so i got bored of my antec p160 front and decided to change it up a bit... i got rid of their "pill" front and decided to put my DIY modders mesh since i had some aluminum to spare.... plus the fact that getting modders mesh to canada would cost an arm and a leg.. :S
so heres how it looks...
since nice weather is just around the corner... well where i live that is... i decided to take on a few projects... such as painting my P160 black using Linear's Guide... ive already cut a blowhole on top and ive been thinking of something instead of using a fan grill... these 2 caught my...
i was wondering if anyone can help me out here... i was bored one day and checked out all 106 pages of this thread
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=753262&page=1&pp=20&highlight=post+desktop
and a few desktops caught my eye and i would like to get a copy of the higher res version...
heres a quick and possibly a stupid question, so i apologize b4 hand.. i never did play around with speedfan so much and i decided to get the latest version...
my question is... wat are the temps being red below?... i know temp1-2 are the cpu and case, hd0-2 is pretty obv...
wat are...
hi
as the title states im looking to buy the AMD 64 Heatsink with Heatpipes & Fan... if anyone isnt using their or would like to get rid of them... im interested in buying it from you...looking to spend about $10-20 shipped... dont hesistate to PM... thanks
just a had c a clean format and fresh install of winxp pro and had sp2 installed as well and ive been getting these errors..
so i googled that error ^ and got 1 hit...
http://www.configurarequipos.com/tema2405453-8-0.html
as for the error above... umm the hits sent me to a few...
its from the Thermaltake Purepower 520W... now im wondering instead of using the regular 4-Pin power connector splitter would it be better to get one of those?... and are there others that make it instead of Thermaltake?
hi
as the topic states im looking to buy a DVD burner... something along the lines of the LG GSA-4163B spec wise... or that exact unit itself... ill gladly pay for shipping and dont hesitate to PM
thanks...
i got a new HD and made it specifically for my OS and programs.. so far so good... using Partition Magic 8 worked fine..
then i wanted to merge my old "C" drive with my old "D" drive... same drive mind you just partition.... so when i used the merge option in Parition Magic 8 to merge both...
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as the title starts im looking to buy some antec p160 spare parts... coz ive misplaced them and wrecked them in the process of modding... -_- .. so if u have any u dont have a use for gimme a PM... these are the items im looking for specifically
- back end thumbscrews
- blank 5.25" and...