Recent content by dand3

A lot of the comments about gaming didn't specify the game type. FPS and racing games require a lower response time than say, an MMO or Sims ;) Spore should be pretty undemanding too...:)

One item; the heat inside the case is the same regardless of the TI system; the difference is that the GPU chip reaches equilibrium at a lower temperature with the improved cooling. So if a chip, for example, dissipates 50W with stock cooling, it's die temp might be 50C degrees above the chip's...

I've had very good luck with JNCS; they build to order, very good selection of motherboards, processors, etc. All good brands. They assemble, burn in and provide good tech support. (Based on one question in two years.) Prices very reasonable. If they don't list an item, they can usually get...