Cpl Ledanek Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 I don't plan on upgrading until 2010 but here's my current wish list: Processor: AMD Athlon 5600+ Socket AM2 (2.8 gigahertz) 65 nanometer Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA770-DS3 Random Access Memory: Patriot Extreme Performance 4 gigabytes PC2 6400 Video Card: BFG Tech BFGE86256GTOC2FE GeForce 8600GT 256 megabyte 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 how much are you looking into this? i got a co-worker who wants to upgrade also and he's budget is around $600, reusing HD,CD-ROM, FLOPPY, but do need a newer CPU/MOBO/RAM..he wants a media center though but I might copy this wishlist for him...it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Militiaman Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 How much are you looking into this? I got a co-worker who wants to upgrade also and he's budget is around $600, reusing Hard Drive,CD-ROM, FLOPPY, but do need a newer CPU/MOBO/RAM..he wants a media center though but I might copy this wishlist for him...it looks good I have spent several hours compiling my wish list. I talked with some computer technicians online and they gave me some great advice. Feel free to copy my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) ok, I managed not burn myself and the house....pictures gallery is here...too many to post one by one with ImageShack...ok here's a preview: here's the other LED resting on LED window, next to the RESET button I used this LinRose SuperBrite LED B4304H91 10000mcd 5mm Red 2.2Vf @20mA viewing angle-20 Edited March 9, 2008 by Cpl Ledanek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 just sharing this here...same as BFS $150 ECS N9600GT-512MX-P GeForce 9600GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0, seems like a nice cheap upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Well, since my case is not put together yet, I thought I made use of the 120mm fan and blow directly to the PMW?/PWM? and up some of the settings see if you could do some recommendations as always advance thanks:biggrin: started early this morning this is next day already::biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dporter Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 just sharing this here...same as BFS $150 ECS N9600GT-512MX-P GeForce 9600GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0, seems like a nice cheap upgrade Yep very nice cards. I've seen some going for around $140 after mail in rebate. That's only $50 more then what I paid for my 7600gt last year. I'm very tempted to pick one up with the tax return money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 couple of changes: 1) switch thermal paste Artic Silver 5 Ceramique to Artic Cooling MX-2 @: a) CPU b ) PWM/Mosfet c) NB d) SB 2) Xigmatek RS-1283 push-pin changed to Thermalright 775 Bolt-Thru kit 3) PWM/Mosfet now cooled with a Scythe Mini-KazeSY124010L 40mm fan 3500rpm, 4.11cm, 14dba, 12v/0.06A 4) WD 5000AAKS SATA now caged in CM 830 HD case cooled with stock 120mm Blue LED Previous Current: Orthos Blend test after adjusting the FSB DRAM to 1:1 and adding a 120mm fan over the PWM Posting if someone could tell me if there are any improvements with posted updates...I tried to copy setting from previous as much as possible. But having more eyes on it, is better than just a pair As always advance thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR6 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've just purchased parts for a Q6600/P35/4GB/GF8800GTX rig but won't have time to put it together for 1-2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 I felt that pain too, when I had a case but no mobo, or when I did assembled the mobo, but the case was still wet.... well I'm nearing the end of my project soon...she'll be mine...then...I'll be Ground Branch Ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 IP35 PRO inside Stacker 830 SE...inverted ATX..benching now...see you in 8-10 hrs or so 32 minutes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Im thinking about a ddr3 complete system but still waiting on prices to drop a bit. MB Asus Asus P5E3 Premium/Wifi@N Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR3 Motherboard This would be my start point. Still thinking about other components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 @ Cpl Ledanek: Once the benchmarking is done, post your full build sheet, so we can remember what we're looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 DISCLAIMER: I'm a n00b who looked, asked around, and collected answers on the question of: Is there a temp change when the Abit IP35 PRO is placed CPU DOWN/ATX or CPU UP/reversed ATX? Now collecting all my post, see if there is a difference in temperature, at least, maybe forgoing performance issues at this time. IP35 PRO inside Stacker 830 SE...inverted ATX.. 32 minutes into it: _____________________________________________________ Now, I'll try regular ATX, or as someone says, "right side up." 2hrs... Finally 14 hrs on ATX So, is there a temp change? Specs: XP PRO SP2/ ABIT IP35 Pro v1.1 = Newegg for $99 MIR BIOS v.16beta09/ Intel C2D E8400 Batch Q748A223 /Xigmatek HDT-RS1283/ 4GB Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 5-5-5-18 1.80V ver4.1/ Silverstone Zeus ST65ZF/ CM Stacker 830SE did I leave anything out? btw: BestBuy has/had a clearance of Full Tower Aluminum Lian-Li case, rebadged as "Rocketfish." It's huge!!! lots of room for watercooling and extra long vidcards...get this....$47.99...yes a Full Tower Aluminum Lian-Li normally over $110-120 I screwed up...I'm supposed to do the CPU + RAM...instead I did the small FTT-whatever testing only the CPU. I did say I was a n00b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 is there such thing as pulling hot temp from HD? I got a Stacker 830 which comes with cage for HD with fan pushing cool air to the HD, to cool it down. now I see there are push-pull cooling for CPU heatsink. would pulling warm air from HD apply here too. basically what I'm trying to do is suspend HD with bungee cords vs caging them. then placing the 120mm fan to pull hot air. anyone done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARDelta Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 It's all about how much air you move across your components. Think about how much more air you feel moving in front of a fan as opposed to behind it. Sure, a fan can only blow out as much air as it draws in, but the air blowing away from the fan is in a more concentrated stream and components in that stream are consequently cooled more effectively. As far as push/pull combo setups, you might get more effective cooling if the fans work together to form a "tunnel" of air. Of course, for components to benefit, they must be in the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 thanks ARDelta, that makes more sense than what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 going against the grain, again... first primer coat: 2nd primer coat 1st red coat: waiting to dry, then a little 320grit sandding, and 2nd coat of red for later from my old sig: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCO*AFZ* Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've just purchased parts for a Q6600/P35/4GB/GF8800GTX rig but won't have time to put it together for 1-2 weeks Nice, only downer is that the P35 os crossfire not SLI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 going against the grain, again...Looking good, Ledanek. You do contract work?...I've got a side panel here in dire need of a make-over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 going against the grain, again...Looking good, Ledanek. You do contract work?...I've got a side panel here in dire need of a make-over. going against the grain is my "warning"...n00b wannabe posing as a modder ... I'll assist if you bring a gallon of elbow grease ... wait till it actually works then we'll talk contract whatcha got going? maybe I can point a direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 ^ Thinking about replacing the lexan piece with a filtered grill, possibly with an additional side-mount fan directed to agitate the lower rear (GPU) area of the chassis...warm air is supposed to rise, but apparently not in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 ^ Thinking about replacing the lexan piece with a filtered grill, possibly with an additional side-mount fan directed to agitate the lower rear (GPU) area of the chassis...warm air is supposed to rise, but apparently not in my case. I'm sorry but I don't remember what kind of pc case you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 ^ Thermaltake VA8003BWS w/25cm (600rpm) side mount fan (Compliments of Newegg ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 nice case, not big fan (no pun intended) with large side fan...maybe a trip to Home Depot or FrozenCPU DIY for Windows and Mesh supply(ies) what kind of vidcard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 ^ Thanks for the link...looks like the place to start. ____ I've got an EVGA 8800GTX (768-P2-N831-AR) which does not get abnormally hot, its just that that area of the chassis does not circulate well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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