"Asus' Xonar DG is the older PCI version of this sound card. Many PC enthusiasts ignored that card because the card required a legacy PCI slot for installation and a free four pin power connector for the card's headphone amplifier."
Steve, the Xonar DX is the card with the 4-pin power...
The aquacomputer block is made for both the 7950 and 7970 reference coolers
Wait, there's another block for the 7950?!?
Ok, apparently, there's 3 types of blocks: 1 for the Tahiti XT version, one for the Tahiti Pro and one for the Cayman XT/Pro?!?
Yeah, I would like to know the exact name of the system you have. Being able to actually see the specs will help determine what card you can get. Some systems from a major manufacturer use smaller style cases that won't fit a full graphics card. Plus, it's always good to know if your PSU can...
I've seen some people use everything from tubing, pencils, and rubber bands to help support their cards. The only professional solution I've seen is these Cardkeepers
Some cases also include a vga card bracket, which attaches to the HDD cage and extends to the card area.
If you put a rad into the system, then you will be heating the water.
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"A word of warning though: adding a radiator to a loop with a water chiller is counterproductive, as the radiator will actually transfer heat from the air into the loop, raising the temperature of the coolant. Do...
Well, the biggest savings you get is TIME. You are paying them to buy the components, put them together, and test. You also need to think about the time you will spend fixing any problems you have with your PC without tech support.
The biggest question you should have is: Is my time worth the...