Recent content by Ryan_286

First off, I understand that lga 1366 is an older platform, but I want to build a dual cpu computer and a dual lga 2011 socket mobo is out of the budget. Second, I am looking to run dual x5670 xeons as they seem to be a good balance between performance and price. I also think I will go with a...

I am going to college next fall and I am looking to bring my desktop and laptop to do work on. I want to bring the desktop for more rigorous applications like autodesk inventor and other 3D modeling tasks that might be a bit to overwhelming for a general use laptop. I'm thinking that maybe some...

The graphics card had a dual bios and it seems as if one may have been bricked or somehow messed up. The second bios worked for me.

I recently build a budget computer with some parts from ebay and craigslist. I am running an i5 2400 and because its a locked processor, I just bought the cheapest motherboard from a reputable brand from ebay. Its a lenovo m81 board from a lenovo thinkcentre. When I shut down my computer, all of...

Is there any good way to get some more air to my cpu and gpu in a compact case/chassis? I was thinking maybe some of those small 40mmx40mm server fans to go where the io shield is supposed to go because I'm missing my io shield and it seems they would fit there ?. Any other ideas? Thanks!