Ok, so I've got my new setup built and running (currently on Windows7) and have upgraded the CPU cooler to a Scythe Mugen 2 and running nice and quiet and cool. On my old setup I kept on having a problem where my PC would freeze and the only solution would be to hit the restart button. I couldn't fi...

It all got ordered yesterday. Went with the P183 case in the end.

HDD and GPU upgrades will be phase 2 of my new build. Can't afford that right now. My current CPU / MoBo / RAM is a low-end AM2 setup.
I have a spare Seasonic S12II-430 I might be putting in there instead of the Enermax.

I think I'm going to go for the P183.

Will probably upgrade the stock cooler in the very near future too.

Thinking about the Scythe Mugen 2.

I did think about that. In what ways is it better? (other than not having that raised bit at the back).
Steve

Ok, so I'm just about to get on and buy my new components: CPU - Intel Core i7 920 "D0 Stepping" 2.66Ghz Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R RAM - OCZ 6GB (3X2GB) DDR3 1333MHz/PC3-10666 Gold XTC Triple Channel Case - Antec P182 Whilst keeping my current components: PSU - Enermax 625W MODU 82+ GPU - ...

Ok, I'm not really clued-up on PCs nowadays (not built one for over 2 years) and am stuck on which motherboard to get for my new system. I'll be using it for watching videos and TV, rendering video files to DVD, playing games, music, CAD and some MatLab as well as the basics, word processing, intern...

Well my current system used to be fine up until a couple of months ago where it kept freezing, usually while watching videos or using webcam etc. I posted my problem on various forums (including this one I think) and all replies said that it would be the PSU at fault. Anyway, it's been really annoyi...

Just worried because my current setup keeps hanging due to what I've been told is the power supply not being able to handle it. Current Setup: Case: Coolermaster Centurion 5 Mobo: Asus M2V CPU: AMD Athlon X2 4200+ GPU: ATi Sapphire HD 3870 Cooler: Coolermaster Eclipse RAM: Kingston 4Gb DDR2 (forget ...

Ok, so I'm planning my new PC build and need to know if the PSU I'm choosing is going to be able to handle it... Case: Antec P182 Mobo: (undecided due to CPU choice) CPU: (undecided, but thinking about Intel Core2Quad) GPU: ATi Sapphire HD 3870* Cooler: (undecided) RAM: (undecided) HDD1: Seagate ST3...

Blacktales,
It started crashing / freezing, so I decided to reformat and install the latest drivers while I was at it.
I've run Prime95 in normal mode and as of yet, it's not crashed.
Defragmenting now.
Will post any developments.
Steve

It locks up at those times and sometimes when I'm playing videos and most of the time when I use Nokia Phone manager.
I've run atitool's "scan for artifacts" and it didn't freeze up (don't know if that's relevant).
I'll try Prime95 and post what happens.
Steve

Hi, Recently my PC has started to freeze. When it does, it's not responsive and the sound coming from the speakers sticks. I've found it usually does it when I lock my machine (WinKey+L) or press Ctrl+Alt+Del, it freezes on a black screen. It also crashes when little notification windows pop up in t...

Hi,
I'm just about to buy the HD 3870 but I'm not sure if it's compatible with my motherboard. It says it's PCI-E 2.0 but I don't think my motherboard is. It's an ASUS M2V. I can't find anywhere that says it's PCI-E 2.0. Will this be a problem if it isn't?
Steve

Well at the moment I've got an ATI x550. I replaced the v. noisy fan with an arctic cooling heatsink pack. I've tried playing UT3 but the graphics are VERY poor, rather doom-esque... The recommended spec for UT3 is: NVIDIA 6800GT/Ultra or 7800GT/GTX SLI I'll look about at the suggestions you've give...

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a new graphics card. I has to be silent and able to run Unreal Tournament 3. I've got a PCI-E slot for it.
Any advice would be good.
Cheers.
Steve