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by Ardemus
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Ninja Copper: Scythe's 5th Year Celebration
Replies: 84
Views: 75455

X-bit labs noted that the Copper Ninja didn't have any sort of thermal interface between the heat pipes and the base ( http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/scythe-ninja-copper_2.html#sect0 ). I wonder if your original Ninja is soldered or otherwise thermally coupled, while the rev. b and...
by Ardemus
Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: PSU Fundamentals & Recommendations
Replies: 200
Views: 238369

Typos - Chipping in for our image ;)

This is a great write up, I've read it in bits and pieces (and I'm not finished) but I noticed a few simple typos. *I* don't care, but it's good for the image to not have them :P Page 3 - Second to last paragraph. "What does all this mean? The :arrow: safetyl benefit of dual 12V lines is questioned ...
by Ardemus
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Upgrading to Conroe C2D, do I need to reinstall Windows?
Replies: 21
Views: 10080

Link to "How to replace the motherboard..."

Here is Microsoft's write-up of the topic. They recommend "upgrading" if you can boot windows or "repairing" if you can't. How to replace the motherboard on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 Note: This article explains that "repair": ...installs the HAL, the...
by Ardemus
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:29 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Upgrading to Conroe C2D, do I need to reinstall Windows?
Replies: 21
Views: 10080

I've switched motherboards successfully

Hello SPCR! :D Yes, you can switch motherboards without reinstalling Windows XP. However, I've only done it a few times so I'm certainly not aware of every complication. Generally, Windows configures itself automatically like it did for the first motherboard. However, it needs the correct HD control...