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I plan to build an energy efficient HTPC and I am wondering which is the most efficient DDR3 Dual Channel setup: 4x 2GB 1600mhz rated at 1.35v or 2x 4GB 1600mhz rated at 1.35v It makes sense to me that less dimms would mean less power, but if each setup contains the same amount of memory...

Thanks for the answers guys. On a final note, I see some waterblocks (partucularly EK) offering an Acetel/Nickel combination, is there any advantage to this?

Hi everyone. So I was just wondering if anybody had experience in knowing when it is time to chuck a waterblock. If we assume that the loop is properly maintained with regular draining, anti corrosive additives etc. Also how much does the heat sink material matter in terms of corrosion or is...

I have recently made an upgrade to Fibre and received my new Dual-Band VDSL modem router combo (Talktalk HG635). Upon doing a speed test via Ethernet connection i can see I am getting top end up and down so I am very happy with that! However not a singal device connects wirelessly without...

Thanks for your input, its a bit misleading to be honest :P I think I will wait for a review and also see how others liquid cool.

That was my first assumption but looking at the image, the top barely clears a fan let alone fan and rad.

So I've been keen to find a case than can house 2x 240mm radiatiors in a custom liquid cooling loop for a mITX build and I think I have it. As specifications are limited due to the Air 240 not having been released yet, I'm at a loss with the planning of my loop. Therefore I thought I would post...

Corsair 250d 4770k with Corsair H100i Cooler (I am holding back for release of 4790k if it is not delayed otherwise I will go with 4770k) Gigabyte GA-Z97N Gaming 5 Mini ITX 2x 3.5" 4TB HGST Deskstar NAS HDD 2.5" 1TB HGST Travelstar HDD (for portable dock) Pioneer BDR-209EBK Blu-ray Writer 2.5"...

Apologies for the relatively simple questions but I will be attempting my first ever build and I want to make sure I cover everything :) I have chosen this semi-modular PSU for my itx overclocking build and I was confused as to what the soldered connectors are. From what I can see, the...

I did wonder, thanks for the quick responses :)

Hi I'm new to these forums and any help you could offer would be much appreciated :) I'm looking to build a Micro ATX gaming rig with dual SLI/xFire setup, in a case that has five expansion slots. I also have a x1 PCI-e TV Tuner which I was looking to install alongside. I have noticed however...