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    Advice on selecting a radiator?

    Hey guys, So I've been looking around on a bunch of the modding websites and noticed that radiators are outrageously expensive compared to vehicle radiators. Is there any reason someone can't use a vehicle radiator? Are PC WC radiators more efficient and thus the price? What other kinds of...
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    What's on the market for LGA 1366 water blocks?

    Been searching around but there doesn't seem to be a plethora of LGA1366 water blocks. Does anyone know some good names in this department?
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    Lapping a tube?

    Have you ever heard of anyone making sure a tube is perfectly cylindrical without using a lathe? I'd use a lathe if I had one but I don't. :(
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    Doesn't Oil Immersion void warranties?

    That's been a question floating around in my brain for a while now. I'm seeing this oil stuff catching up but it sure doesn't seem like something as extreme as that would be valid in the warranties. Don't get me wrong, I know they are more stable in oil than in air but I'm sure all that glue...
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    Best efficiency PSU at about 500 to 600w?

    Hey, Currently I'm building a: DFI LP DK P45-T2RS+ Q6600 Patriot Viper PVS24G6400LLK HD4870 1GB Sony Optiarc BC5600S and either an Intel X25-M or OCZ Vertex 120GB I figured that a 500 to 600 watt PSU would do the job so I'm more concerned about PSU efficiency. Anyone have some suggestions...
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    4870 1GB comparisons, What is the best?

    Hello, After reading Tom's Hardware review of the 4870 512mb maker comparison it seems like the only difference is operating temp. Since I'm going to be using a chilled water system this will be a bit of a moot issue. Does anyone have some input on the cheapest average price vs quality...
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    Best DDR2 800 w/ Q6600 & DFI P45-T2RS?

    Hello, After spending a couple hours in the search I've come up empty handed with this question. I'm looking for some 2x2GB DDR2 800 and am not sure what to get, so what is the best memory to use with a 3+ GHz Q6600 and a DFI P45-T2RS? The DDR2 1066 appears to not be worth the money as there...
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    Best Mobo to OC a Q6600?

    Yes I used the search! :P I'm having trouble differing between all the different mobos out there and need a couple pointers. Essentially I'm looking to get +3GHz out of the 6600 which appears to be pretty common, but I'm also confused about all the FSB speeds and Memory OC stable speeds. This...
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    Suggestions for Phase Change resources?

    Hello, I haven't been having much luck in finding good phase change resources. Currently I'm just doing as much research on it as possible to see if it's worth my time, money and effort. The websites that I have been finding like www.xtreamsystems.org appear to deal mostly with custom...
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    Need to upgrade memory, can't find Mobo Specs

    Hello, I have a laptop that I want to upgrade my memory for and I can't find the Motherboard Specs for the life of me. All I know from CPUz is this: Alienware Aurora m9700 AB04 ...and that's it. Currently it's running 2x256 DDR 800 and it's just killin me. Does anyone know where to find the...
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    Questions regarding 4830 CF OC'ed vs. 4870 1GB vs. 4850X2?

    Hello, I'm attempting to build a fast budget machine and I'm considering the 4830 in Crossfire, both overclocked, against a single 4870 1GB. This machine will be running on a 1080i TV, but if need be I don't have a problem scaling back texture sizes or to 720i. One of the problems I'm...
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