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PC Mechanic After market cpu cooler...HELP  
21:22 2-Feb-08   [Replies: 6, Views: 180]    By: viracocha711
I would like some suggestions on after market cpu cooler for a Intel Q6600...I know it will void the warranty but I would still like to look for a possible replacement given it will cool the cpu a...
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PC Mechanic Need opinions whether to install a side fan.  
04:20 2-Feb-08   [Replies: 10, Views: 316]    By: Unnamed
I want to install a side fan in my case cuz it doesn't have one. I just bought a 80mm fan and put it in the back already but it's not strong. I want to keep my case cool, and that is why i wa...
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PC Mechanic Does case size matter?  
22:46 1-Feb-08   [Replies: 4, Views: 150]    By: Some1New
Like the title goes but I am just wondering if I should get a full tower instead of the tower I have chosen: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Reta...
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PC Mechanic Pressure switch / Flow switch  
10:33 31-Jan-08   [Replies: 3, Views: 199]    By: Designer
Hi Guys I'm planning a new PC project again and this time i've decided to watercool, the only thing is I want some added protection so im trying to track down a suitable switch (pressure switc...
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PC Mechanic Fan cooling  
22:30 29-Jan-08   [Replies: 3, Views: 136]    By: Unnamed
Hello I bought a dell and the fan seems awful quiet. The airflow is barely discernable out of the back. I'm worried that my system isn't cooling properly. On boot up the fan makes a whirring s...
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PC Mechanic Good Deal on ANTEC P182  
02:55 28-Jan-08   [Replies: 0, Views: 152]    By: Unnamed
If anyone is looking to purchase an ANTEC P182 Case, ZipZoomFly.com has it on sale for $109.99 plus a $40 rebate from ANTEC. If I remember correctly, the rebate offer is for purchases between 1/...
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PC Mechanic Can i put a fan in my case?  
03:55 26-Jan-08   [Replies: 10, Views: 167]    By: Unnamed
I have a really old computer case without any fan. There are holes in the back though. I"m thinking of putting a fan on the side. How do I manage to do that and how do i cut a hole on the side? ...
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PC Mechanic Cooling my VGA  
03:55 26-Jan-08   [Replies: 4, Views: 180]    By: dalenorth
Hi, I got an 8800GT 512mb video card and just recently bought a Zalman Reserator 1 V2 water cooling system. I got a VGA GPU cooling block and am worried now because I don't have anything to cool...
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PC Mechanic I need some advice on case modding  
17:16 25-Jan-08   [Replies: 6, Views: 137]    By: Yugi
I have this micro atx case for my computer, everything fits except my heatsink. Ive done measurments and figure that if i take off the bar in the pciture, i can fit my heat sink in. As far as i ca...
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PC Mechanic Chemically etching acrylic?  
01:43 23-Jan-08   [Replies: 12, Views: 263]    By: Sound Mind
So, I plan to mod a case in the future with an acrylic window with an etched design, which of course when lighted properly would look quite cool. Anyhow, I want to do two things to the acrylic...
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PC Mechanic Server In Closet  
00:21 22-Jan-08   [Replies: 6, Views: 184]    By: Marshy
I recently aquired a old 733 Mhz computer from a friend and i am now utilizing it as a ftp server and running Seti@ home on it. The Cpu fan has a small fan that creates a lot of noise and i am won...
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PC Mechanic Mobo manual  
12:14 20-Jan-08   [Replies: 2, Views: 174]    By: spursfan
Hi,All Need info on mobo Manufacturer's name - Trigem GL VE 2002052 H.P. Full mother board manual required HP web site info on mobo not detailed enough. Can you direct me to a decent site. ...
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PC Mechanic Can I regulate my CPU fan speed with my HW?  
06:42 19-Jan-08   [Replies: 5, Views: 304]    By: Unnamed
I put this computer together a few years ago and always thought the fan was loud. It seriously sounds like a turbine. I'm surprised the computer doesn't come up off the ground. The mobo is a M...
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PC Mechanic Please suggest cooling upgrades for an Intel Core Duo  
15:21 18-Jan-08   [Replies: 3, Views: 120]    By: Unnamed
Runs fine on the stock cooler, but I've been advised to upgrade if I want to do any overclocking. Looking for an easy install (straight swap) if possible, no liquid or other exotics. thank...
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PC Mechanic Should I Modify My Case?  
04:30 17-Jan-08   [Replies: 11, Views: 262]    By: Unnamed
I have a Xion Onyx, 2 x 120mm fans, 1 x 140mm fan. Was wondering, should I modify my case to add possibly another fan or two? Or completely upgrade my case and get another? So far it's performi...
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PC Mechanic Swiftech vs Hardware Labs  
03:55 17-Jan-08   [Replies: 2, Views: 140]    By: Unnamed
I have two radiators here and I'm wondering now which one i should put into my water cooling system for my FX 60 with agopgee GT waterblock. I tried the blackice but i don't know, i think it could...
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PC Mechanic Upside down motherboard cases ?  
03:55 17-Jan-08   [Replies: 10, Views: 383]    By: GothicGhost
I see that silverstone temjin tJ06 case has the motherboard the other way round so the graphics card fan facing up. Any one know any other good air flow cases that do this? i think some ca...
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PC Mechanic Power Supply for custom case  
03:55 15-Jan-08   [Replies: 3, Views: 89]    By: Cisridn
I am in the process of building a system in a custom case. My power supply will mount inside the case but I was thinking about removing the housing for the power supply and just mounting the PS P...
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PC Mechanic Removing video card coolers and replacing them  
03:55 15-Jan-08   [Replies: 4, Views: 172]    By: brgrabs
Hey everyone, I currently use a EVGA 8800 GTX 768MB card with the stock cooler. I was wondering if anybody could give me any tips on removing the cooler, and replacing it (not necessarily with a n...
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PC Mechanic How important is a good case?  
00:57 15-Jan-08   [Replies: 14, Views: 475]    By: full speed
Alright, so my family has had their fair share of computers. Right now I want to whip up a gaming rig as quickly and cheaply as possible and I just want to use one of our older generic ATX cases. ...
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PC Mechanic noisy psu fan  
19:07 12-Jan-08   [Replies: 7, Views: 201]    By: adalgisa
The fan of the FSP psu that I put in a couple of years ago has gotten noisy. The sensor shows CPU, mobo, HD temps are ok; and the psu fan is still running. Do I need to do something about it? ...
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PC Mechanic Pc Problem  
18:52 11-Jan-08   [Replies: 7, Views: 137]    By: Marshy
Last night i decided to take off my cpu's heatsink to check if it needed any more thermal paste too keep it cool after the fan noise became unbearable when any link or website opened up. I saw th...
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PC Mechanic Radiator Comparison  
17:31 11-Jan-08   [Replies: 5, Views: 153]    By: Unnamed
Two radiators. Lets say that they are the same except one of the two has a depth that is twice the amount of the other. Would the one radiator that has twice the depth cool better than the other? ...
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PC Mechanic Radiator  
01:08 10-Jan-08   [Replies: 2, Views: 102]    By: Unnamed
I just got the hardware labs blackice gt extreme 240 and before i attach my hose i wanted to know which is the intake and which is output. This radiator doesn't seem like my old one where any hole...
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PC Mechanic Water/Liquid cooling cleaning & other questions...  
01:08 10-Jan-08   [Replies: 4, Views: 149]    By: sehana
how often should you clean a water/liquid cooling parts? tubes, reservoir, generator & all that good stuff... how often should i replace fluid? what's the best fluid to use? PC S...
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