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There isn't too much info on this CPU heatsink, so here is my mini review. Introduction: The Cooljag Falcon II is a low-profile CPU heatsink that boasts a clearance of 70mm, plus a fraction of a millimeter extra. I can attest that this fraction of a millimeter exists because I own a...

Hi everyone, I've been building PCs and posting on [H] for a while now. I really like researching my own PC components, but this time I want to build a super-stable gaming pc, and that's where single-component reviews and newegg just don't cut it. I need to know which components work well...

Here's the story. I have an HIS Radeon 5870 for sale that has a replaced capacitor. I accidentally knocked off one of the 16V capacitors trying to force the card into a PCI-E slot. I failed to realize that the capacitor did not clear a SATA cable (from hell) that plugs into the motherboard right...

I have 55 posts, 5 more than needed to post in the FS/FT section, yet the forum will not let me post. Please, moderators or administrators, help me out here!

I was a bit worried about the compatibility of my MCW60-4870 GPU cooler because someone over at overclockers.net posted that the MCW60 itself works, but not the heatpipe attachment that cools the VRMs (http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/586298-hd-5870-mcw60-4870-a.html). Fortunately, that's...

I'm surprised at how few good threads there are for this subject on the internet right now, so I'll start one on [H]. Please post your system specs, in-game graphics settings, game resolution, DirectX version (9, 10, or 11) and at least avg. frames per second (fps). With enough responses, I...

So last week I posted the "Best Video Card EVER" thread and got a TON of responses, thanks guys! A lot of you said you went from GPUs I've never heard of (meaning pre-2004 cards) to things like 8800GTXs, 4850s, and even a 5870?!?!? That must have been night and day! Navigating through all the...

The Radeon 5000 series has been out for months now and has shown us some pretty amazing performance, giving the "fastest (single & dual) GPU" crown back to ATI. Now we've got a buzz around the internet about Nvidia's Fermi 100 GPUs being up to 30% faster than the 5870. With all the speculation...

It took me the whole weekend to finish my new water-cooled build, but I am happy with the results. Specs: Silverstone Grandia GD04 HTPC case AMD Athlon II X2 250 @ 3.62 GHz XFX Radeon 4890 @ 900 MHz/1100 MHz XFX Geforce 8200 Motherboard Auzentech Studio 5.1 Sound Card Western Digital Caviar...

Hey everyone, I am going to set up a water-cooled HTPC and I want to buy a very, very quiet pump. I used to have a CPU loop with an MCP-350 and it was pretty quiet, but I'm not sure if it is powerful enough for the loop I am planning: Black Ice GTS 240 XFLOW Enzotech Sapphire CPU block...

I've been searching (unsuccessfully) for a mini-itx case that is well-built and looks high quality. Is it just me or does it seem strange that new cases seldom arrive in the US alone? In fact, it seems like the UK and Korea get all the cool cases way before (if ever) we get them. So far I've...

Hey everyone, I have about $1.5K to spend on computer upgrades. Here are my brief current specs: C2D e4300 (OC'ed modestly to 2.83 Ghz), EVGA 8800 GTS 320MB SC, 2GB Corsair pc6400 DDR2 (5-5-5-12), water-cooled and stable. I am fixed on getting a silverstone HTPC case b/c even though I am...

I just finished fixing the problems with my water-cooling project (the one from my crappy "College Modding Guide"). I ended up just ordering an MCP350 from Newegg and got NEXT DAY delivery (even though it was for 3 day) since I live in LA and Newegg's west coast warehouse is near Whittier, CA...

I have a Swiftech MCP355 for sale at $35 + s/h. The pump works fine but It has a forced screw in one of the corner holes that was secured by its original owner by a series of washers. The pump also has an adhesive foam pad applied to its base to prevent vibration. If you are interested, please...

If you're going to school (or you're on a tight budget), chances are you can't afford or don't have access to the power tools everyone loves using to mod their PC. Why does it seem like most people on this and other water-cooling forums have their own "Bob Villa" style workshop? If you're like...

Ironically, the only reason I decided to get into water-cooling is the insurance money I got back from UPS after my PC arrived DOA. Long story short, the Thermalright HR-03 Plus I installed on my 8800 GTS was heavy enough to distort the PCB (that is the correct term for the circuit board...

Hey everyone, I've been looking through this forum for two weeks, trying to figure out what really matters when it comes to water cooling. I am planning on modding a Coolermaster Centurion 5 (mid-tower case with clear side panel) to have a double-rad out the top front (taking up the top 5.25...