Recent content by Bi3oi3

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    [SOLVED] Newby Question: Can I upgrade my CPU and motherboard and still retain my OS and access all my files from my hard drive?

    Hi there, Hoping someone will help out with a newbie question. I have an Intel i5-3570 CPU with a Socket 1155 motherboard. I am looking to upgrade to an i9-9900 CPU and socket 1151 motherboard. Can I just add the other components to my new motherboard so that it will be working as before? If...
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    What do people make of the Thermaltake Core P5 Mid Tower ATX

    I'm interested in getting a Thermaltake Core P5 Mid Tower ATX for my latest build and wondering what the community make of the case. And wondering what the pcie rizer is and whether it is a good thing. cheers
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    Dumb question - will Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10 memory work with Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C11?

    Hello folks, I'm a bit of a newb so forgive my newb question. I want to upgrade the RAM on my PC and add another 16gb. I'm wondering whether Dumb question - will Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10 RAM will work with Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C11 RAM? I figure yes but just wanted to check. Thanks
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    My MSI GTX 1070 Armour Graphics Card Geforce 8Gb ARMOR 8G doesn't fit my motherboard. Can you suggest a better alternative?

    hello n0ns3ns3, the card doesn't fit also because I am using a Corsair 120mm Hydro Series H80i Digital High Performance Rad All-In-One Liquid CPU Cooler. I need a new graphics card. I have a 260x126x34 mm MSI GeForce GTX 660 Video Graphics Card OC Gaming 2 GB PCI-Express X16 DDR5 which fits...
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    My MSI GTX 1070 Armour Graphics Card Geforce 8Gb ARMOR 8G doesn't fit my motherboard. Can you suggest a better alternative?

    I bought a My MSI GTX 1070 Armour Graphics Card Geforce 8Gb ARMOR 8G graphics card but it doesn't fit my motherboard or case. I am running a Black Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube Case with 0.8mm M-ATX 2x USB3 case with a MSI H77MA-G43 Motherboard. Can you suggest a better alternative...
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    Help: Need to find power adapter and cable for old docking station

    Hi guys, Thanks for looking at this. I have a Sumvision sata HDD ICO docking station and have lost the power cable and adapter for it. It seems these particular 7 pin adapters and cables are no longer much used as I cannot find them in regular outlets. Do you have any idea where I could get a...
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    Help: Aerocool Black DS Cube I/O Ports on top panel dead

    Thanks ewok93. There were some lose leads.
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    Help: Aerocool Black DS Cube I/O Ports on top panel dead

    Hi guys, Just bought and pieced together a system with an Black Aerocool DS Cube case. The I/O ports on either side of the top cover don't seem to be working. Is there anything I could do or you would recommend? Cheers Brendan
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    Urgent: do you know suppliers of MESH COVER of Black Aerocool DS Case [ASIN: B00FLC9670]

    Hello good folks I bought a: Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube Case with 0.8mm M-ATX 2x USB3 Side Window - Black [ASIN: B00FLC9670]. The case did not come with the mesh top cooling cover for use with water coolers etc... I did not open until out of warranty so cannot exchange. Have tried...
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    Best Modular 750 watt PSU for under £100

    Thanks for the insight guys. Set my mind at ease and I will be getting the XFX as you both recommend. Cheers
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    Best Modular 750 watt PSU for under £100

    Hi guys. Appreciate the hand. Was looking to get the Seasonic M12II Evo Bronze 750W. The test results are excellent. But it seems noiser than a train running over a bridge. So looking at the XFX Pro Series 750W XXX or XFX pro 750 black but tests don't seem as positive if quieter. This is for a...
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    Best Modular PSU 500-700 watt for Aerocool Dead Silence Cube

    Looking for some advice: Your top fully modular PSUs 500-700 watt for Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube Case?
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    Best Modular PSU for Thermaltake LANBOX VF1000SWA

    Nice. Appreciate the help. Final question if you would. What would be the closest thing to that Seasonic in the 600W range?
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    Best Modular PSU for Thermaltake LANBOX VF1000SWA

    £50 - £75
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    Best Modular PSU for Thermaltake LANBOX VF1000SWA

    Hello folks, Hoping for your recommendations. I am building a system around an older case: Thermaltake LANBOX VF1000SWA (http://www.pcplanetsystems.com/abc/product_details.php?item_id=2366). I know it is an awkward case but I like it. What would be the best modular PSU I could use with the...