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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...

Hey Archaea, Tax Rebate for the state came in. Do you have the info on that coupon or is it a single use thing? I think I have convinced my wife now. :) I am also hoping that the new PSU runs a little cooler, this one gets the case pretty hot. Even before using the 9500GT. I agree though...

Hey james, I like the PSU you went with, do you have any pics of the back, as well as were you able to mount it at all with screws or did you use only that double sided tape you mentioned. Also have you noticed if your temp is higher with that fan blowing over your CPU, or if you have gotten...

I apologize if I contributed to this post becoming an IM. I am really appreciative for this thread. It's been nice to bounce things off people. This little machine is a great joy for me and my wife(mainly her since I have a work laptop), but now it can play some games that she really enjoys, and...

Hahahaha, Well I am glad to hear that. From your previous post you are right on the track, make sure the back of your unit has room for airflow. I noticed a big difference when I flipped my unit 90 Degrees so the back has tons more room(doesn't look as nice but couldn't get it to fit with DVI to...

2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998301 is the bracket that you will need. Let me explain why you need it. The metal part that you have to screw down to secure your card inside your computer, with the 9500GT is too long. It is the standard length but for the smaller...

The Combo deal appears to be gone. Make sure you purchase the adapter though. I would recommend when you get it taking out that HP USB Storage cage to assist circulation. Temps for me have been good so far. What's the safe range for these?

Well, I got my XFX 9500 GT 512MB DDR2 last night. Got it installed. The only problem I have is that for me to run it's primary adapter as VGA I have to use the supplied adapter. Which caused it to be deeper then I wanted in the Cabninet. So I had to flip it sideways in our entertainments system...

SoulFly - I am sure you could boot using either. drpenicilin - I am running CPUID Hardware Monitor and only getting 3 Temps, 2 for the AMD Cores and one ACPI - THRM. Although it has 2 other items Hardware monitor ID= 0x19340507 & NVIDIA Mainboard. But neither have anything under them...

markster33139 I am assuming since it is vista it reboots right after showing you the bluescreen. What you need is all the info it shows at the top of the bluescreen. Since It reboots you can grab it from the Event Viewer instead. Goto Control Panel>System and Maintenance>Administrative...

With Everest I get 4 Temps. Is that what you are getting with CPUID HWMonitor? I do hope the MCP temp drops when I am no longer using the onboard Video markster33139, I would make sure Vista is up to date, as well as you have the latest bios(I am not sure what the latest one is. When you say...

Try updating the nforce Chipset drivers, I was having some problems with Internet Sharing on my phone across USB(kept disconnecting), updated the drivers and *whola* works better. Try that first then update the Video.

Hey Guys, Quick question what are you using to monitor temps??? Preferrebly cheap. I tried out the NVidia System Monitor(no Temps) and also the Speed fan, but it only seems to get my CPU. I would think the motherboard would have more temp points then that. Thanks ahead of time. P.S. I am...

Awesome review. Thanks for the time and effort put into it. Sounds like without the monitor you could have trimmed it even lower on the price front. I may go this route if the slimline we just got doesn't hold up. :) Thanks

Heh, Know what you mean, my wife "helped" me get rid of mine. :)

The slot only allows the card to pull a certain amount of power I believe the max is 75watt from what I was reading. I hope that it is just the fact that the Powersupply doesn't have enough juice to power up those two cards or slot. I am kinda curious though, you could try putting a VGA card...

So another card does work in that slot or it boots up and uses integrated but neither of the other cards. :( Hmm, I would definitly see if you can find someone that has a PCI-e 16x card for networking or sound and try to see if they work. If they do then wierd, and if they don't no good. Also do...

wow so it died over time huh, no fun. Did you have any heat issues? I just purchased the 9500GT which is supposed to require less power then the 8600GT. I guess we'll see soon enough. I also have 2 additional USB devices: wireless transceiver for Keyboard and mouse and a USB Level One wireless...

Probably need a tad bit more info. When you put those cards in does it appear that your computer does still proceed to load into windows?(IE do you hear the windows sound, does the HD light chug away?). If it stops there then I would make sure they are getting seated properly as well as check to...

This is the Best Priced 9500GT in my opinion 512MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150319 Includes free bracket, and $20.00 mail in rebate. It comes out to be 49.99 + 6.99 shipping. It's the route I am going when I get my Slimline this thursday. I will keep everyone...

chklin - Cool to hear you got the Dell Studio Slim, I would have if it had been a little more in my price range. It's going to be quite nice though. I have got to see one and I like how they are built. I would like to hear a review on the unit. Where I work now we are an all Dell City and my...

Sorry that for awhile I was asking some basic questions, but I was afraid that HP's Cyber Monday would runout(now it is still going), I have still ran through alot of the thread since then. Mainly 90-now, as well as some of the first pages. Sadly the varying opinions weren't totally clear...

Hey I know all about paying a little more to get it from someone you trust. So after doing some more reasearch, mainly on the full size 9500 GT(not much to find for Low Profile reviews) I think that the 9500GT would be okay power consumption wise. Reason being is that when they say the...

OOh and Blaire, here is a bit cheaper price on the card you were looking at http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3636578&SRCCODE=PGCMPUSA&cm_mmc_o=2mHCjCVybgwTyz__wyCjCVqHCjCdwwp 14.99 good enough? Or you can get the passive Version here (it is XFX)...

512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9500GS is the options you could go since it is included as an option for the Slimline. The only questions is finding it. Not sure who makes one, but they must exist since HP includes them if you pick it. I am thinking though that I might still try the 9500GT since if it can...

So now that the machine is coming, thanks for letting me know about UBID, I am fine paying a little more since I am new to this unit the extra 100 or so for 1 year warranty will give me some peace of mind for now. I may have to get a spare though :). Now onto the most important part the video...