Recent content by jm1

Thanks for explaining that. I didn't realize that old style copper lines were practically a thing of the past there. My mother loathes the internet, she got a fiber-to-the-premises connection and was very put out when she realized her phone won't work in a blackout. I asked if she wanted to swap...

Haha, suffice it to say I'm jealous. Thanks for the help (y)

I'm looking for a replacement for my current modem/router for a Fiber To The Node ADSL connection that accomodates a landline. The cable that goes from the wall plug to the splitter has two connectors that connect to the modem - a DSL connector and a PSTN connector. The modem I have is fairly...

Problem solved, disabled Nvidia High Definition Audio. Maybe related to this? Hope this helps anyone unlucky enough to get this problem in future.

I neglected to mention that my monitor is only being recognized by the GeForce driver as "G-Sync Capable", rather than "G-Sync" proper. I'm not too worried about that in itself, but it means something is quite different now. I really hope someone has a suggestion, it would be much appreciated...

Hi, bit of a strange one, and somewhat complex to explain, so please bear with me... I just upgraded an RTX 3080 to a 4080. I have an (original) Oculus Rift connected by HDMI, and an Acer Predator XB273K S connected by DisplayPort. I had no issues starting the Oculus app and using the Rift with...

Afraid not, I think it’s just a characteristic of the board. I wound up getting an MSI board instead.

So there isn't risk of damage (provided I'm vigilant about checking the temps after fitting), worst case is it won't fit or won't provide sufficient pressure, in which case I'll have to wait for the other backplate. Thanks for explaining, much appreciated

MSI Z690 Carbon Wifi, sadly it doesn’t have the dual holes. So if the included bracket does fit, you think it’s reasonable to just go ahead? I have emailed Alphacool support and posted in their forum, but I guess I won’t hear from them until next week…

I bought an Alphacool Eisbaer Extreme after seeing their shop listing that confirmed LGA1700 compatibility. Thing is, neither the printed manual enclosed with the product nor the PDF available from the site give instructions for LGA1700 installation. One backplate has sliding screwholes that...

Thanks, that was a great answer, I understand now. I’ll fit it as one piece as intended, like I said I can drop the mobo tray, or if it really comes to it I can change case. Mounting proper cooling is now the priority for me, everything else will have to fall into line.

lol yeah it’s enormous. Thankfully I have the Be Quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Rev2 so I can drop the mobo tray if I have to. When you stripped the shell, were you able to take the fans off and mount them the other side of a fan grill? That would give me more options but I wasn’t sure it was doable

Thanks gentlemen, much appreciated. I just added an Alphacool Eisbaer Extreme to my cart :) Shipping costs a ton because of where I live though, so I might wind up getting the Eisbaer Aurora instead... Either way, thank you, you helped me make my decision!

I'd like some advice about CPU cooling. I used to run a custom loop but I learned the hard way that I don't have the fine touch or hand strength to dependably tighten compression fittings anymore. I was loath to go with the standard AIOs, but the EK Phoenix was more or less a custom loop CPU...

You Sir are a genuis! It seems like it was Armory Crate. I've removed it, flashed BIOS 1601 and it's stuck. I couldn't work out where it would be flashing 1720 from either, since I didn't have any USB drives connected to the system (I'd removed the one with 1601 as soon as it was done...