Recent content by tsmorty

I should have added this one to the one above, but wanted to keep them seperate. I got my Molex>SATA adapter and the Laptop cooling pad most of you have been getting. I Mounted the fans first. They are larger then I was expecting. My opinion is that if you could get ones that were a little...

Nope you could use a sata extension cable, just make sure the length is long enough to go from about where the connector on the HD is to the DVD ROM

I would say that things that are not commonly used are usually hidden away to keep people away from them. If you look around enough you would find out how to do what you need. Many games allow you to turn on the FPS, if you enable a particular function or mode. I don't know everything about...

ahhhhxd - You will also need a MOLEX to SATA Connector. You can read about why on page 120. Also you can see pics of the replacement. I would probably also recommend getting some new thermal grease. Good luck.

I am in agreement with Archaea about the cards. I was running a 9500GT, but my PSU was super hot. It worked but that PSU wouldn't have lasted long. I would recommend the Sparkle route (but I am partial to it since it's in my computer. Read page 120 about my endeavors with the Sparkle PSU and...

Thanks dude for the comments. It's been awhile since I have replaced heatsinks so I haven't had to do anything in regards to the Grease for awhile so it's good for a reminder. I will keep my eye on the heat(which right now it's down.) If it starts to raise above my baseline I'll replace the...

After some more game playing it does seam that the whole system is cooler, plus the case is not toasty to the touch. I have been monitoring the temps before and after the upgrade with Hardware ID, I believe that's the name. I think the other PSU I never went over it's limites but I think that I...

I could not power the CDROM, because the even though the new PSU did have 2 - 15pin SATA connectors, they were on the same cable(you can see it in the 2nd picture of my post the Red circled one is the new PSU), and if I plugged in the Hard drive the 2nd connector won't reach the CDROM. Since the...

Before (And yes that is my 1 year old helpers hand) The Circled Cable is from the Sparkle(The reason I need a Molex to SATA Adapter) The Back of the New Unit Installed The Lip that Holds the Sparkle in place. The Final Beauty I thought I would put the HP PSU on top of...

So I got home and started on the conversion. Man the sparkle is definitely shorter and has more cables, wherein the HP PSU only has 3. What You Need -The Sparkle 270LE PSU - Census PC (49.99 Plus Shipping -ATX to Micro Adapter - ATX Power Supplies ($23.82) -Molex to SATA Adapter - Census...

Got my Adapter yesterday and the Sparkle PSU arrived today(my wife was nice enough to text me:)). I will get pics and post tomorrow how it went. I will try to baseline the cooling too. Question did anybody have to remove the CPU to get the guy out?

Just purchased the PSU and ordered some Thermal Grease with it. Don't have any lying around and if I need it I don't want to wait for it. Will grab some fans for cooling later. I'll let yall know what happens when I get it.

I was going to grab the Sparkle PSU, For cooling I wanted one inside(Maybe front to pull in from HP Pocket Slot or bottom below graphics card to push air across it better) and 2 on the rear(USB). Since I am not work I am not infront of my PC, did someone say it has a 3 pin fan connector on the...

You crazy man you. The Power :)

That's cool with the Nyko fan. I am assuming the ones on the outside are on the back. Where did you put the one that was located inside? Too get the 5 Dollar coupon off on the PSU, maybe I'll get these 2 fans, then I will already have the fans I need...