Recent content by Jaime3d

The next generation of cards is coming out soon. If you can manage to wait until they are out, you can probably get a better deal on current generation cards.

It could be a problem with the water pump. Even if the pump isn't running, the water will keep CPU cool enough such that it won't overheat unless you're pushing the CPU very hard. Can you verify that the pump is running?

So, it sounds like you're assuming Samsung will repair your SSD and return it to you? I personally think that is unlikely - they will just send you a new one which will already be empty. Either way, when you clone your HDD over to your SSD, it will wipe it completely clean first, so you'll just...

You can clone your HDD over to the SSD. There are quite a few products out there that will do that for you, that way you won't have to worry about re-installing Windows 10. One that I've used is EaseUS Todo Backup - you should be able to boot to the HDD, tell EaseUS to clone it to the SSD. Once...

The only thing you really need to worry about is the difference between thermal paste and thermal compound. Thermal paste is a thermal glue, and is not meant to come off. If you do use it and manage to get the glued parts apart without breaking them, cleaning it up will be a nightmare. As for...

The pins on the CPU socket are very small and delicate. The black plastic is a cover to protect them when the CPU is not installed. You should be able to remove plastic cover and then install the CPU. In the event that you have to return the motherboard, remove the CPU and re-install the black...

I mean, technically your GPU could be going haywire because it's not getting the power it needs from the PSU, or it's getting irregular power from the PSU. But I think that's really unlikely. I still think the problem is the GPU. You're certain you've connected the correct additional power...

My guess is that it is a faulty GPU. You can't open the 850 and try it out without being able to return it?

Make sure your CPU fan is still running. Definitely clean out any dust that's in there. If you have any thermal paste, you may even try to re-seat the heat sink.

If you're worried about sound, I'd stay away from the WD Blue drive IMHO. Maybe they've changed since I had mine a few years back, but that thing would CONSTANTLY thrash for no apparent reason. I tried everything to figure out why all of a sudden it would start up and thrash for hours, daily. I...

I actually have that exact case. The only 120mm fan is the one in the back - is this the fan that you're replacing? It really shouldn't be a problem if you can get it to at least be there without falling - not sure how you're going to do that considering the holes are for a 120mm fan. The Storm...

Make sure you don't have v-sync turned on. Also, I'm assuming you installed the latest drivers?

You should try to get a 16GB memory kit, instead of buying 2 different kits. It's not a HUGE deal, but there are reasons, for instance if you want to OC your RAM, you'll want memory that's been binned together, has same CAS latency, etc... Also, for a few extra bucks I'd recommend an...

No - so the the max output is 12V, so 12V * 1A = 12W. So 1 Amp and 12 Watts are the same thing - it would be like saying "max. 1 foot and max. 12 inches". I think they do that because when looking at some fan specs, sometimes they give it in watts, and sometimes they give it in amperes.

Yes, it will work. Power = Voltage * Current - that fan draws .18 Amps, so power is 12V*.18 = 2.16W. With two of them you're looking at 4.32 W which is well below the 12 W per channel. I also have a fan controller and had to run the same calculation, though my fan controller is 30W per channel...