Recent content by Dvfreeman

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    PSU for FX-8350 and Gigabyte r9 280x oc

    Are you sure that 650w is definately enough? I had problems with an old antec 650w not being able to cope with my own r9 280x and fx8350, could have just been age related though, but since swapping to a Corsair RM750W it's now fine, and yes, people say alot of bad things about Corsair PSUs being...
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    Good First Build?

    I think he didn't ignore your posts, but you've both been looking at the wrong build, the OP is asking about the build in the first post, someone else posted their own link a couple of posts down from the OP which is the one with the expensive mouse and keyboard, and not what the OP wants to...
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    Good First Build?

    It shouldn't do, the r9 series are quite chunky but I've never had an issue, I'm currently using my own r9 280x with stock coolers on an Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 and no weight issues here, if you do notice any though then there are always stands you can buy for cheap, such as the Powercolor...
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    Good First Build?

    If you're set on watercooling then I'd suggest upgrading the h55 to a h60i or even a h80i if they're not too much more expensive, and I'd look to upgrade the 280 to a 280x if you've got the money for it as the performance will be much better.
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    Question about cleaning my pc.

    I'd always unplug first and hold the power button down for a little bit just to make sure it's drained, also wait a little while afterwards as capacitors tend to hold their charge for a while after the power supply is disconnected, vacuum cleaners can be okay aslong as you're only using the...