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    Mac Pro ATX Conversion

    Hello all fellow modders and enthusiasts. I got a Mac Pro case for free that was "damaged" (power button came loose, easy fix) and have decided to make it into an ATX pc case, since I think it's a cool looking case. I plan to transfer the parts I currently have into the Mac Pro case when done...
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    Vectra ATX conversion

    I'm modding an old HP Vectra case that was being thrown out. I will be making it a reverse(mobo upside down) atx case. It has the power supply on the bottom as well as the optical drives. The front has a sliding "door" to hide the drives. Here are some pix to start out of the how it looks...
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    e4300 Overclocked Load Temperature Question

    I have an e4300 and I finally got a board capable of overclocking it a bit. So right now I'm running 3.0ghz, and it's passed 5hrs(and counting) of orthos small fft. My "problem" is that the temperature reported by coretemp is VERY high IMO. It is 77C under load :eek:, but like 35C idle. I'm...
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    Htpc video recording formats and compatibility with ps3 streaming.

    I wasn't exactly sure if this is the right subforum, if not please move it for me, thanks. I've recorded some tv shows with my htpc into mpeg2 format using the avermedia center software, and would like to stream this to my ps3 to watch on the tv, but it will not work. The ps3 sees it, and...
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    Choosing video card for HTPC, 8500gt good choice?

    First, background info. My PVR: e4300 @2.7GHz 1GB HyperX Multiple Hard drives AverMedia HD a180 Maybe a Bluray drive in the Future I mainly use the unit to record OTA atsc broadcast tv in vista media center. I usually play back using media player/media center. I need to get a...
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    Can a temp readout of 6C be right for C2D CPU?

    As the title states, my temperature readout in speedfan is 6C, (under load) while running orthos(and bios is lower, 2C, but bios isn't load temp). Is that even possible? The heatsink does feel cool(almost cold) to the touch. I'm running an e4300 @2.7ghz, and I am using pretty low voltage...
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    Vista Ultimate Locks Every Time I Play Video Files.

    So, I got vista ultimate, and have some serious issues with it. First, it locks my machine EVERY time I play a video file in windows media player. It usually will play at least a few seconds before locking up, but no more than a few minutes. When it locks, everything just freezes, no BSOD, no...
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    Smallest MATX Core 2 Duo Board?

    So I'm looking for a very small micro atx board that supports core 2 duo (e4300). Height can be the standard 9.6", but for the project I need a width of 7.5" (~19cm) or less. I guess I also could use a board that's slightly wider if there's nothing in the top right(the top 2.1" wide by 2.75"...
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    PowerMac G8: My Apple G3 To PC Tower Mod (56K friendly!)

    Welcome to my PowerMac G8: G3 To PC Tower Worklog. I've finished this project, at least for the most part, so I'll detail the steps I took in this mod below. Enjoy! I am modding an apple g3 blue and white case in this worklog. I was given this unit (in working order) which had a...
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    Finally a Matx board that can OC?

    Hey I just saw this board and though it looked really good. http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Products/Products_GA-K8N51PVMT-9.htm http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_Spec_GA-K8N51PVMT-9.htm Here're the specs I like. From the specs it seems like it has all the...
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    Wood case SFF, my first custom case.

    Ok, I decided to try and build a case, 100% from scratch. It's going to be wood (hardwood laminate abou 3/8"), it's going to be a micro tower ,and it's going to be my first linux box. I thought and drew for several days trying to get the design down. I finally decided to make a 12" high...
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    Old pentium 2 tower mod.

    Ok, I got an old p2 tower, and I'm modding it. I want to increase airflow, it has 0 case fans as of now. I will add at least 1-2. Here's the front panel I'll be modding. And here's a side view. It has a vertical mounted psu, which is a little odd, IMO. It also is about 2" wider than...
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    Dell Dimension 2300 project, first time mod.

    Part 1: Ok this will be my first case mod. It probably won't be too "special", but it hopefully will accomplish my needs. I have a Dell 2300 pc that I will be doing several things to. 1. I want 2 80mm fans in the back panel, currently it has 1 90mm. 2. I want to move the 90mm fan to...
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    Dell Dimension 2300 case mod, first time mod.

    Sorry, I posted my worklog here instead of in worklogs. I'll just make this a link to my new worklog in the worklog section. I'll be doing my first case mod. Here's the link. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1027657034#post1027657034
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    Lcd mod a good idea?

    Hello all, this is my first post here, although I've read many others' posts. First, I've never done any serious case modding, but I've done small stuff like adding filters etc. I love to modify and build all sorts of things, and I'm fairly new into computers, so I figure, hey, I love to mod...
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