Recent content by Dioleus

Hi guys, So I want to figure out the most reasonable/resourceful way of converting my old HP a255c into a decent media server. It will share over the local network via SMB, use some client/server application, and run scheduled tasks. Relevant specs: Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.66 GHz...

Thanks for responding! Washers are a great idea, but the ones I have have are fairly flat. If I pick up thicker ones to elevate the bracket wouldn't that kind of defeat the purpose of having a bracket (preventing flex)? I mean when it lies flat against the board it's distributing the weight...

Hi guys, So I'm putting together an SFF build with the Intel BOXDQ77KB and the Dynatron K199 as the HSF. Unfortunately, the mounting brackets for the K199 block some motherboard components (pics below) on the very ends. I'm thinking of dremeling a small bit off the bracket to accommodate...

Yea, I've been receiving this same suggestion across forums and I'm strongly reconsidering my purchase now. I just had an appealing price for the Galaxy GTX 670 4GB below the $399 threshold so I got excited. The 7970 seems to be reasonably more power hungry and idles at much higher temps/noise...

Galaxy GeForce GTX 670 GC 4GB for higher VRAM or MSI GTX 670 PE 2GB for higher clocks + voltage unlocked? I don't upgrade more than 5-6 years at a time. Whichever card is chosen will push a single 2560x1440 display. The price difference is $15 for the 4GB, but I'm not sure which will serve me...