Recent content by Alexandre Vancomerbeck

Thanks guys :)

Hi there, pretty new to this so please bear with me :) My laptop's AC adapter was damaged so I ordered a new one from ebay, but the specs of the AC adapter are not the same as the one they were supposed to send so I am not sure if it's safe or not and so far my google searches for the answer has...

The computer is fine now (starts and run ok), it's just that 2 of the RAM slots are not working. The 2 RAM sticks work fine as long as they go in the mobo slot 1 & 3; computer wont boot if I try to put any RAM stick in the mobo RAM slot 2 or 4. Maybe I will try compressed air in the slot 2 and...

Computer specs: Gigabyte Z87M D3HP G Skill 2x4Gigs 2660 RAM Gigabyte 760 GTX Intel 4770K CoolerMaster 212X CPU Cooler So, I removed my old CPU cooler (and thermal paste) and installed the CM 212X and new thermal paste (as well as new Asus Xonar DSX sound card). No clearance problem between the...

Right, sorry I meant I wasn't sure if the CPU coolers would fit, more so than being compatible. Good to know about the backplates supporting the weight. It totally makes sense! Measured a few things this morning, so it looks like the available room is going to seriously limit my choices. I...

Thanks. Well, I was getting 100C during a CPU stress test, at idle it was about 40-50C. Still, too high, I know :( After a bit more research, it looks like the max weight for the CPU cooler recommended on my mobo is about 500g (1lb) so the 1+kg (2lbs) Noctua D14 is probably not a good idea, even...

Hi there, So, I am pretty new with OC but I tried to OC my 4770k to 4.2ghz (~1.2 Vcore) and I am getting really high temps (up to 100C after a minute of Prime95 stress test). Maybe the thermal paste wasn't applied correctly, but still, I would like to upgrade my CPU cooler regardless to reach...

I didnt know about that. I guess I'll just wait for the new CPUs then, I am not in a rush :) So... expect a similar question in a few months then :D

Thanks for the suggestions. I am not sure if a slightly slower RAM would reduce the cost all that much, I am looking at getting Team Xtreem LV 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 for $69.99 and, at least, on newegg, that's one of the cheapest one. Yeah I can definitely keep my PSU (750W)...

So, my computer is (really) old and I am looking to upgrade. Mostly using it for gaming and some photo editing. Current setup: -Intel core 2 duo E6550 (O/C @2.8mhz) -4 Gig DDR 2 -P5K - SE Mobo -Radeon HD 5750 Budget: under $500 if possible I am currently pretty set on the Intel Core i5-3570K...