Recent content by Phobos956

Did you run the same tests before you decided to disassemble the card? What were the temps then? I can also see that Vaporx 7970 has a tendency to be a hottie, so an operation temp of 80-90C is sort of normal for it.

This sounds great. Thank you both for your answers :) One less thing to worry about :D

Going straight to the point. My common sense tells me I should turn off my PC before I unplug the ethernet cable. But If I unplug it while the computer is turned on, is this being harmful in any way? I am asking because am using a laptop now, and I often find myself in need to switch locations...

Thank you all for your opinions and answers. coozie i will thank you a second time for the comprehensive and thorough answer. I'll bear in mind your tip about the cat and the amber rod :D

I've been searching the internet and everybody is talking about static electricty being conducted when cleaning you case and components. Got quite frightened. In the past i used a cloth to clean my old pc, not very effective now that i have a more expensive machine i would like to take a better...