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by jellybeard999
Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Motherboard Choice for E4300 (Intel vs Asus)
Replies: 14
Views: 7051

I have a DS3 and its GOOOOD ... i didnt like my previous P5B... bios niggles galore (albeit a long while ago now)

Consider an nVidia 680 chipset board ?
by jellybeard999
Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:05 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: From 3.5 7200 to 2.5 5400, cant tell a difference
Replies: 20
Views: 11107

The only problem here is some of us use a LOT of HDD space... I am currently taking up : Main PC 80gb windows + apps + games 210gb storage HTPC 5gb install (could use a laptop drive here, but i have partitioned it onto the Movies drive) 130gb movies 220gb TV programmes (rips + recorded) 120gb TV rec...
by jellybeard999
Tue Dec 26, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: waterpump problems
Replies: 9
Views: 7632

As all things, can get good kit and bad kit... Just because the radiator is a dual 120mm model doesnt make it good, fin density, core depth, no of passes ... theres lots to consider. Good waterblock - MP05 LE, Storm, NexXos Good pump - DDC (with top) Good rad - Thermochill PA (whichever size suits) ...
by jellybeard999
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: quietest CD and DVD writer
Replies: 26
Views: 16957

if you have Nero, you can use the drivespeed app to slow read speeds down
by jellybeard999
Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:21 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Gel Cool Packs - UK
Replies: 4
Views: 3381

just done a quick test, and its under 30 degrees load (speedfan SMART) :shock: .. think the bag is still cool off the delivery though lol ... so gonna leave the drive idle all afternoon, and re-test load tonight :P WD120gb SATA in there atm ... the lid is ajar too since i havent filed the slots yet ...
by jellybeard999
Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:35 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Gel Cool Packs - UK
Replies: 4
Views: 3381

http://www.rapidonline.com/productinfo. ... leno=62616

ordered 2 gel packs and 2 of ^

thought i might as well give em a try at this price :)
by jellybeard999
Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:32 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Gel Cool Packs - UK
Replies: 4
Views: 3381

Gel Cool Packs - UK

Anyone have any idea where id look for a reasonably sized gel cool pack in the UK. Plan on making an alleycat-ish style enclosure (well 6 :p ) but cant find any gel packs :/

Any ideas ?
by jellybeard999
Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: HDD Noise Help :(
Replies: 5
Views: 3780

HDD Noise Help :(

Hi folks, I have taken some good general advice, but with the numerous HDDs in my PC, the noise is annoying me now :/ Sources of noise CPU - Scythe Mine & Yate Loon D12SL12 @ 5v GPU - Arctic Silencer Case - Lian-Li PC6077B , 2 x Yate Loon D12SL80 @ 5v Exhaust, D12SL12 @ 5v Cooling the HDDs HDDs - Su...
by jellybeard999
Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: How old is too old for Arctic Silver?
Replies: 1
Views: 2071

Keeps forever, however it MAY have seperated, if so, AS recommend it be mixed up, then can be used (mixing it on the cpu heatspreader, or on an old credit card (or library card or something) might be easier, if it happens to need it :)
by jellybeard999
Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: SLI-lence! Reserator requires mods for Sli?
Replies: 4
Views: 3873

why go resorator ?

Thermochill 120.2 PA radiator
DDC pump with Alphacool top
Maze4 GPU
whatever CPU block

Nexus/Yate Loon fans on the radiator...

much better performance, and silent 8)
by jellybeard999
Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:20 pm
Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
Topic: Sticky for the UK
Replies: 107
Views: 572928

http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/ AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Socket939 , Venice Core, 2.4GHz , 512KB Cache, Retail.... £92.81 incl. VAT I think one might have my name on it... :lol: Pete ] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Socket_939.html AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 90nm (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA3500...