Recent content by A Shiny Demon

I just reworked the setup in my sig (Abit IP35 Pro and Zalman cnps7700-cu) and noticed that I could actually lift the Zalman off the surface of the CPU just by tugging on it, and I wasn't even pulling very hard. I have it set to ramp up according to the CPU temp, and the CPU stays around 45C but...

A single 8800GT plays TF2 maxed out at 1920x1080 (still CPU limited due to lack of proper multithreading support), I haven't installed anything else since I got my 42" LCD (actually, that's a lie... Starcraft runs just fine in case you were wondering). As for future proofing, you have to figure...

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That looks pretty good for the most part, but this PSU supports higher max amperage on all rails except 5v and I think I'd trust OCZ more than Thermaltake (and it's cheaper after rebates): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012 You also might be able to find a better...

I'm currently running a 12" Kenwood car sub in a box with a Kenwood mono amp: KAC-8103D (discontinued; this is the new one). Of course, you'll want an amplifier that closely matches your subwoofer's specs. The important thing here is the power supply; like the others have said, computer...

Ultra RAM... *shudders* My DDR400 stuff would never pass memtest86 even underclocked...

Next time you're at a LAN party, you'll have to carry around a gigantic adjustable wrench and smack everyone who walks by, occasionally hitting the computer too.

I have a 5.1 setup by running my card's analog outputs directly into amplifiers and out through speakers -- no special receivers or anything. I currently use my motherboard's onboard sound but will be upgrading to a good sound card soon (what I'm picking will be determined later, or possibly by...

I have a custom surround setup (currently quadraphonic, will be 5.1 once I get a center speaker and finish the sub enclosure, but that's irrelevant). I want to know what kinds of mics people use for surround setups. I currently use an old headset, draping the headband around the back of my...

... 8x8?

I'm a huge fan of ASUS, having built both Socket A and 939 systems using their boards (A7N8X and A8N32-SLI), but they just don't currently have a board with all the features I want and at a good price point for Socket 775. Just like your link suggests, I went with the IP35 Pro this time around...

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The purchased becomes the purchaser? But seriously, huh? Weird move.

Why not require that each person hack all three machines before being declared the winner?

Shouldn't they "just work"?