Recent content by DarkLED

Is it at all possible to bolt the Scythe Shuriken B3 heatsink to an LGA1366 socket? I'm having the most annoying problems using the included clip system and would much rather have a nice, secure, backplate-and-bolt-through system. Has anyone attempted this? What steps do you take to go...

I have a few important questions about this case now that I've done a lot of research: 1. When installing an XFX 5850, is it required that one puts it in the second slot? I am going to use a soundcard, and there is no room for it on any board if I used the second slot. Sure, there is this...

May as well tally it up then... DA BOX 100 Blackheart ~ 197.03, Shipped CORSAIR HX650 ~ 119.99 msi X58M mATX board ~ 169.99 XFX HD5850 + G.Skill 6GB RAM ~ 454.98 ASUS VE246H Monitor ~ 219.99 Intel i7-930 ~ 213.74 w/ Tax Western Digital Caviar Blue (500GB) ~ 55.99 Newegg Total...

After learning that the distribution center is here I wish they had a store so I wouldn't have to wait for shipping. Sad times, Sad times ;). Excited to order one still, though.

This is the reason I chose the 750W PSU at the start. Also with more headroom it seems generally accepted that less heat is produced which is imporant for the case Im choosing. Posted via [H] Mobile Device

When I got home today I checked out what PSU I actually had. It turns out I have a Corsair VX450W PSU after all. Bleh. Thanks for the link to the HD by the way. That's a good deal. Same can be said about the combo deal. That looks like a nice HDD, too. Do either of you think I should switch...

Hello! I have been lurking here for a while, preparing my mATX LAN build. I wanted some more input besides me and my friend, however. I want to hear anything people have to say about the current build, and how it could be improved. (or even a totally new build if this is crap!) :) (Skip to the...