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  1. NewShockerGuy

    568A and 568B wiring question

    Wanted to ask before I either changed everything or keep it the same. I have multiple cat5e runs in my house. The ones I wired are the 568B standard. The ones that the builder did before I bought the house are 586A standard. My question silly as it is... Most patch panel cables are 568B...
  2. NewShockerGuy

    Ethernet cable short by about 2', best way to extend? (outdoors)

    We have FIOS and just recently returned our cable boxes so I want to eliminate their horrible router from the house. On the side of the house is the ONT box and a few feet over we have a main feed line that goes to the basement which I already have wired up to most rooms in the house via cat5e...
  3. NewShockerGuy

    Confused about wiring fans in series or parallel and how they draw power?

    I'm not undestanding this as far as wiring my fans up. I have 3 fans that I want to run off a solar panel that is putting out 5watts of power and is rated at 12v. The raw output of the solar panel is up to 21v and when I hook a load up to it, IE: A fan it significantly drops down in...
  4. NewShockerGuy

    Fan that can run off of a solar panel?

    Figured I'd ask. Are there any fans out there that are more than 12v input? I ask because the solar panel that I am looking at roughly puts out about 19-21volts.. .I'd rather not try and regulate it down and I would only need this fan in my shed so it doesn't matter as far as leds or...
  5. NewShockerGuy

    Anyone add more leds to Defi Control unit?

    This is kinda car related but it's leds... so figured it would work here: I'm not a dummie when it comes to soldering or things like that... this however is throwing me for a loop. I have a defi control unit II.. they only put in 3 leds and so the light spread isn't great... there are...
  6. NewShockerGuy

    Help finding fan controller: UK Based brand

    So many years ago I bought I THINK an Ultra MRII.... Problem is I can't find any markings on this fan controller or name or receipt... Here is a picture but it's a pcb board with blue leds soldered on it. Then the lian li plate is mounted on top and holes are cut out for the knobs.. I...
  7. NewShockerGuy

    General question on heat pipes..what's best to have air flow?

    More of a general question when you situate your heatsink that has heatpipes do you have the fans blowing on the actual pipes if possibe? I just got my pc-v351 and was wondering which way I should put the heatsink on the mobo since I have two 120 intake fans... I would think that air blowing...
  8. NewShockerGuy

    Logging onto computer within the same workgroup.?

    I don't know why I can't get this to work.... I have two computer.. ( i have more but to make this simple) My laptop, eviltakitus My deskop: lianli2 The both belong to hte workgroup: mshome When I am on my laptop and click on my network places I can see the desktop lianli2. When...
  9. NewShockerGuy

    Creating a cron job that also has a file/txt with it?

    I'm new to Cron Jobs... but I would like to try something to make it a little easier on myself here at work. I have a template that I use that's in txt /text file. It looks like this: Backup Group name1 via Legato: - Backup Group name2 via Legato: - etc.. It is only 15 groups...
  10. NewShockerGuy

    How can I tell if it's unix/linux/redhat..etc?

    This is silly so please excuse it but I am trying to learn as much as possible. I've actually been using Fedora 7 for a while now and love it. (had NO previous knowledge at all with linux commands or naviagating through the shells..etc) At work we have many many unix/solaris/linux/redhat...
  11. NewShockerGuy

    Where do I find 8mm ID 10mm OD tubing?

    I have found the connectors I want. They are 8mm ID and 10mm OD fittings but the problem is I can't a site that has the correct tubing. These are the connectors I will be using: http://www.sharkacomputers.com/aqco8xcostfi.html OR...
  12. NewShockerGuy

    Can you change the barb on a Danger Den fill port?

    Just a general question since I didn't see it in the search from previous posts or topics. My idea is this. Having the aqua computer aqua tube reservoir on my two 5 1/2" drive bays in the lian li v350. Have a danger den fill port going into the res so that it's easier to fill rather than...
  13. NewShockerGuy

    Which CPU waterblock out of these 3?

    I think I pretty much have most of my stuff picked out with the exception of lines and tubing and a pump. But out of these three CPU water blocks I am just wondering which would be best for a E6600 intel quad core processor. The processor will NOT be overclocked ever, will not be a gaming...
  14. NewShockerGuy

    Jumping into Watercooling for the first time... pretty psyched out!

    I am not new to building computers. Do one every year. I've always modded them.etc. But now I really want to do water cooling, and what specifically got me intriged was this thread: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1256461 Specifically that picture is why I want to do it...
  15. NewShockerGuy

    Question on DDR2 speeds not sure how to read this?

    I have an intel micro ATX mobo that I just got via a purchase program from Intel. I'll check the modle once I get home from work. But on the box it reads that it can take DDR2 800 667mhz SDRAM. I checked at work and we carriy DDR2 800mhz that goes down to: PC2-6400 PC2-5300 PC2-4200...
  16. NewShockerGuy

    Where can I get the big saucer led feet?

    Looking to get the bigger saucer type LED feet... I've searched everywhere... I don't want the little led case feet that you can find on every site as I have those on my little shuttle... I want to get the saucers... Anyone know where I can find them? Led color is not important at all as...
  17. NewShockerGuy

    Can't decide with these two Lian Li SFF cases..

    I love lian li... all my cases are them. I really can't decide about the Lian Li PC-V350 or the PC-300A. One uses 80mm fans where the other uses 120mm.. But other than that and the looks which one really is better? I am not a hard core game on the pc anymore... honestly I will just...
  18. NewShockerGuy

    Velocity Micro T1000 tower? Which lian li is it?

    I was just at BBY and saw a velocity micro T1000 tower, We all know they use lian li towers but this one was smaller than the normal pc65 series... and was btx form factor where the video card is pointing up.. Does anyone know what Lian li tower this is? I really like the size compared...
  19. NewShockerGuy

    Can not OPEN other drives: IE: jump drive, memory cards..etc???

    This is the first time I have ever run into the problem. Here is exactly what happens. I JUST formatted my computer because I thought something got messed up but it's doing it on a BRAND new install. System is XP Pro. I only have 1hd in the computer at the moment running SATA. I...
  20. NewShockerGuy

    Weird problem with volume,speakers, and x-fi....

    I have the Dinovo Edge keyboard which can control volume. I have the creative x-fi fatality sound card and have klipsch 5.1 speakers. When I set the creative software for a 5.1 setup, everything is fine, I get sound coming through ALL the speakers... quite nice compared to my sound blaster...
  21. NewShockerGuy

    Selling Games to EB games? First time...why so low?

    So I just got back from EB games in the mall.. I sold them 4 games.. I was actually dissappointed as I thought I would get more for them. I had the following. Spiderman 3- PS3 Transformers- PS3 Crackdown - xbox360 Superman returns - xbox 360. I got only $49 total for all 4 games...
  22. NewShockerGuy

    Can't see my other computers within workgroup?

    I have three computers in my room. All with the same workgroup name. I can see the one computer when I click "view workgroup computer" But when I click on it, it asks me for a password? I just built the computer I am trying to connect to and it does not have a password at all...
  23. NewShockerGuy

    Added internal card reader, how do you make the icon go away?

    I just installed the lian li card reader on my lian li. XP pro found it np but the little icon that says "safely remove hardware" in the lower right hand corner is annoying. how do I remove that since the card reader will always be on the computer. Thanks, -Nigel
  24. NewShockerGuy

    I think my processor is running too hot... P4

    I just built this pc tonight beacuse I never got around to it and had parts laying around for over a year.. Build: Intel p4, 3.4ghz HT Intel mobo: D915PBL I am running a SL128 with a 120mm fan that pushes out around 70cfm... My current processor temp is 47'c IDLE I am using artic...
  25. NewShockerGuy

    Why am I running so hot!?

    I just built this pc tonight beacuse I never got around to it and had parts laying around for over a year.. Build: Intel p4, 3.4ghz HT Intel mobo: D915PBL I am running a SL128 with a 120mm fan that pushes out around 70cfm... My current processor temp is 47'c IDLE I am using artic...
  26. NewShockerGuy

    Dual display but two differnt formats of screens...?

    I have a gateway 21" 16:9 and I have a HP 19" 4:3 format. Just plugged in the HP monitor and have it set as an extension of my primary monitor... The problem is that the display on the second monitor is not like my main gateway 21" It's vertical instead of horizontal.. I have aATI...
  27. NewShockerGuy

    Question about Creative X-Fi Fatality, power?

    I have the x-fi fatality with the live drive. I know the actual live drive has a power connector... however looking at the sound card there is a 4 pin connector that looks to be a place where I would plug in the 4pin mini molex (floppy connector) I can plug a mini 4 pin power into the sound...
  28. NewShockerGuy

    Is there a custom face plate for Xfi Platinum?

    Is there ANYONE out there that makes s face plate to replace the UGLY non matching face plate of the Xfi Platinum live drive bay...? The way they make this one it doesn't match or line up at all against the lian li front bezel.. Anyone out there know of a place. -Nigel
  29. NewShockerGuy

    Does anyone have a Palm phone?

    I just updated my firmware on the phone... Used hotsync to back all my stuff up and I can SEE it on the Palm Desktop... Problem is I have NO clue how to move it from the desktop to my palm phone again... I read all the directions on line via Palm and following it to the T picking my...
  30. NewShockerGuy

    Using rpm monitoring via fan controller?

    I am not sure how I would do this but I was wondering can you run a 3pin fan into a fan controller and then plug the one sensor to the mobo so that you can monitor the RPMS? How would I get that to work... My little fan controller only accepts 3pin fans, which is fine because at the moment...
  31. NewShockerGuy

    90 Degree WALL outlet?

    Do they make a wall plug that is 90 degrees? IE: You have your standard wall jack for power that is facing straight... do they make an adaptor that goes into it and then has the power at the bottom... Think of an "7" almost in shape. *Side topic what happened to the Search button...
  32. NewShockerGuy

    Is this normal for shuttles?

    So I got done redoing my little shuttle project... I'll post pics later tomorrow in the day time... But this is something that I never noticed before... With this little shuttle, even when the computer is off it still is powering my optical mouse via the PS2 connector... not the keyboard, jus...
  33. NewShockerGuy

    Need some type of fan to cool receiver..?

    I have a yamaha HTR-6090 receiver... It gets HOT.. actually I never noticed how hot this got till today when I put my hand above it and the glass was actually really really warm... My denon receiver never got that hot but that could be because I wans't really looking for it... I would be half...
  34. NewShockerGuy

    Does shuttle have temp monitoring software?

    Just built my first shuttle... had some spare parts/time... Just wondering if shuttle has some type of software out there to monitor temps? I tried core temp but it doesn't want to run.. says it's not a intel processor? It's a p4, 2.8ghz HT... weird... Thanks, -Nigel
  35. NewShockerGuy

    Anyone see or have this: Lian Li Raptor X Mod?

    Browsing Performance pc's website and came across this... http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4621 Anyone have pictures? I have a raptor x and would love to see how this looks in a lian li or figure out how this is shown off... Thanks...
  36. NewShockerGuy

    Where can I find the Mitron 3.5" fan controller?

    I'm looking for this particular one as it's all black and there is no lettering... I don't want the nexus one becuase I think it's ugly.. Quick pic: http://www.mnpctech.com/SC195MitronOn.jpg Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks :-) -Nigel
  37. NewShockerGuy

    Why won't my computer see SATA hd and optical drive?

    w00t w00t! I got it! Mods feel free to delete me. -Nigel
  38. NewShockerGuy

    Where can I get the Shuttle PF16 black mesh cover?

    I have been trying to find this for over a month now with no luck. It's the black mesh/case cover for the G series. Model: PF16. Everywhere I look it's sold out. Does anyone know where to source this part? If someone can get me a place that does in fact have them in stock and I am able...
  39. NewShockerGuy

    Having really hard time finding this for shuttle?

    I'm looking for the shuttle pf6, it's mirrored front face plate. I ended up getting the computer and fixing it up for my sister. The stock silver aluminum front face is scratchedup pretty bad so I wanted to replace it with this.. Problem is I can't find it anywhere.. even googled/froogled it...
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