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by psiu
Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:29 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: P180 Motherboard / PSU compatibility List
Replies: 104
Views: 86931

P180/A7N8X/TP 330

Have an Asus A7N8X motherboard, my Truepower 330 (inverted) has no problems reaching, although this mobo just uses the ATX power connector (Socket-A mobo).
by psiu
Sat Aug 27, 2005 12:09 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: HTPC desktop style case DIY construction - wood
Replies: 29
Views: 12768

*snip* I see how it eventually will effect cooling and make things look bad, but i guess i've never been real worried about dust in my case. I have a eureka toolbox that has a suck and blow vacuum on it that is easy to pull out and use on occasion. *snip* Get compressed air. You could very easily f...
by psiu
Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:56 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Upgrading current computer...just want some second opinions.
Replies: 13
Views: 5138

thermalright SI-97 with Nexus 92mm fan on top sounds like the cooler for you - it's what I'd get if I had the cash :) cpu - check out the Skt A Semprons - cheap, reasonable speed, v. easy to unlock to adjust multiplier (ie using CrystalCPUID) trouble with thinking some things are fine now is that w...
by psiu
Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:57 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Upgrading current computer...just want some second opinions.
Replies: 13
Views: 5138

BAM!

Sweet, got my new P180 up and running. First impression is that I will definitely need an alternative CPU and GPU cooler. Other priorities will be sheathing the PSU cables and doing a better bit of cabling on the inside, I need some new round cables, the floppy cable just didn't reach at all and I h...
by psiu
Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:00 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Upgrading current computer...just want some second opinions.
Replies: 13
Views: 5138

Re: Upgrading current computer...just want some second opini

I hopped on a deal at the beginning of this month and nabbed an ATI X800XT PE (for ~230 shipped!) to replace my decrepit old TNT2. CPU: Currently, Athlon XP 1800 with stock cooler. Considering upgrading to Athlon XP-Mobile 2200 or 2400 (35 watt model). Looking at the Swiftech MCX-462-V as new heats...
by psiu
Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Upgrading current computer...just want some second opinions.
Replies: 13
Views: 5138

Upgrading current computer...just want some second opinions.

YAY! 1st post...here at least... Anyway, as stated I'm finally bringing my computer out of the dark ages and into modern times, and would like some feedback on the route I'm taking from some of the experts here. I hopped on a deal at the beginning of this month and nabbed an ATI X800XT PE (for ~230 ...