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OK! The GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L has a serial port but only 4 SATA (need min 6). The Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R has 8 SATA ports but no serial port. What would be optimal would be to run the modem from a USB serial adaptor, do they work worth damn?

Oh Crud! Gents and Ladies (if present). I need a serial port. Breaks me heart but its a must. I have to retain my fax modem, and occasionally have to use it for work (Unix at a blistering 9600 baud). Wooo!

Valnar >> I will check the MB out. Drive >> Western Digital? OK! Remember I am running at an information deficit. But I thought WD changed there warranty to 1 year, which is the 'kiss-0-death' for me. I have been replacing WD disks (even have some 'Other' in the mix that I need to retire...

hosdaddy! >> Well, got to admit, right off you made me laugh. What is my Monitor? Umm. Well, its a Samsung 19" CRT. I scrape the dust off on occasion. ;) Oh! Here is a label...997df. I run at 1152X864 on the desktop, Games I have to tune it down a bit, but that's not a monitor issue. It works...

I realized today that my system is so old that I can no longer purchase CD media that is slow enough to work in my burners. With that said, I think it is time for a system upgrade. My problem > Woefully out of touch with new stuff and no time to really learn it. Not really sold on value of...

Guess I am just lucky that the 1st things I read are items like >> Date: October 11th, 2006 Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 “To be fair, the vast majority of P965 motherboards on launch day had several issues and some still do two months later.” And >> Date: December 22nd, 2006 ASUS P5N-E SLI...

The motherboards you listed with the Nvidia 680i and the Intel P965 are the ones I have been reading about that have issues. The data corruption with the 680i is a non-starter for me. So I would probably be looking at a 975X board, and will try to find more info on this RD600 I keep hearing...

This is all great info and advice. As regards single vs. dual core cpu. Lets revisit the original question with the original wording reworked. Question Restated: "Is it my belief that 'something' will automatically distribute the computing chores amongst the available cores. If true, how...

Hmmmm. Your responses are interesting and informative. As regards SLI or Crossfire. I recall claims that it would allow us to ‘scale’ our video as budget allows. But your responses suggest it’s a non-starter in that category (I never did understand the economics other than Nvidia wanting to...

These are basically newbie questions, although I have always built my own PC’s, the hardware has changed sufficiently over the last 2 years (and I have been severely out of touch) that I find myself at an impasse in trying to assemble an upgrade strategy. I have tried to research backwards, but...

"I feel you pain". I had a very similiar problem man years back. In my case it (eventually) worked out to be the video card. Heck it could be anything. Here are some maybe less common ideas that may help. Is you wall outlet (really) grounded? (Many difficulties if not. Testers are cheap...

I have a need to power on an external cabinet under PC control. Some sort of USB device that has a relay and can be controlled from Windows "Scheduled Tasks" would be ideal. If you know of such a product please provide a link. (Note: the 'relay' need not be rated for power) Thanks

I am not sure where to put this. So I will stick it here. I really need to replace 2 PC's. The current situtation in video cards dictates I choose either an ATI or Nvidia only solution as pertains to the motherboard/video card(s) My question is thus. Is there any discussion ongoing regarding...

Actually, if your water is non-conductive then no worries (water is only conductive when mineral elements are introduced). so if you use de-mineralized water then galvanic activity really should not be a problem for many-many years (if at all). I should have asked my question in a separete...

I would assume the plate is a load spreader due to its thickness. Don't ditch it.

I have to throw this in. as long as your calling DD. Find out what the load range is for the springs. Then see if you can find a 'Wave or Disk Spring' that comes close. that would really cut down on the space. :)

Pleasure! :) I have to ask.. What is that thing on the bottom of your Vid card? (that the mounting springs apparently use for support). Is it part of the active cooler or just a mount?

Just a thought. Could you substitute barrel nuts? I am guessing the bolts are 10-24. You could also substitute the springs for shorter ones. Here is the URL to McMaster-Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com They have lots of stuff. Sell retail and prices are reasonable (although you might have to...

Thanks. You just saved me probably hours of research. I must conclude that my Mobo just THINKS it's way cool. :cool: But it's not really!

ROFL! I will keep it in mind. Thanks for the input. :D

I have to jump in and ask... Why not use a 'sacrificial anode' to protect the whole system? Would not a replaceable piece of bronze somewhere in the loop due the trick?

I have to correct a typo. 50C is max temp. Apologies!! But. you have all answered my core question. Thanks much. I also think I have figured out the case temp discrepancy. I suspect that the sensor is being blown on hard from one of the case fans (I have 3 panaflows that blow across the...

I have an MSI mobo that came with a software package called "Corecenter" that runs under windows and reports (among other things) my CPU and case temperatures. My question is >> Is there any concensus on how accurate this tool is? I question it as I have a modest WC setup installed, and the...

I am building the tank. It will occupy the 'visual' portion of the optical bays (front 2 inches depth approx). The back portion will contain the radiators, fans, pump etc.

The optical bay area was going to have the water tank. I agree with your assessment. I dug out an old antec server case and examined the construction. I would have to engineer the box to provide the structural integrity lost by removing the bays. This can be done. It would probably be useful...

I have not purchased a case yet. I am still working through the design. :)

I would like to mount my WC radiators at the case top. This would require removing the upper 2 or 3 drive bays. Would this severly compromise the case strength? I am evaluating mid or full tower (not server) cases. Thanks

Sorry I took so long to reply back. Your link was very helpful. It led me from one article to another. Essentially, The info I am looking for is not published. But! I can do it myself by making a 1 cu. ft. box with a cutout for a radiator, a hole for a fan (with a known CFM rating) and use a...

You should run your rads in parallel vs series (maybe that is what you mean by loops?). You want the water to pass as slowly as practical as it passes through the radiators. heat exchange is as much a matter of time as temp differential.

I found a pic of the circuit brd for you LIS-2. (http://www.vlsys.co.kr/English/product_lis2blue.php) (use the 3D view) Note the 8 (TO-92 body) transistors under the connectors for the fans. I do not have a schematic, but I would think that the transitors closest to the fan connectors...

Where can I find the static pressure specs for the various radiators sold for the PC water cooling community? I need it to properly size the fan. Thanks