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game4it70

Headshot wrote: »

Lads any where I can get somthing like this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Large-Plastic-Syringe-plastic-tubing/dp/B009LEEOVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371850716&sr=8-1&keywords=syringe+tubing

Handy for draining the WC res

would a pharmacy have this or a veterinary?

You should be able to get it in one of them i'd say.

I use on of these and use it for draining the res too.
http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/500ml-Squeezy-Bottle-for-filling-Watercooling-Systems-pid-10035.html

ED E

Propane Nightmare wrote: »

What generally happens when you overload a PSU that has insufficient wattage? Looking to know as I did a calculation online, and if I was to add another fan and HDD, I would be 10 watts below the max wattage, so getting close. Would the computer just not start or restart itself, or something more sinister such as the PSU catching fire? Its a corsair PSU if it matters.

You're fine, good branded PSUs tend to be fine above their rating, and GPUs are totally overestimated in their requirements on the box.

Headshot

game4it70 wrote: »

You should be able to get it in one of them i'd say.

I use on of these and use it for draining the res too.
http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/500ml-Squeezy-Bottle-for-filling-Watercooling-Systems-pid-10035.html

man that is perfect

thanks alot

Do you have the exact same one or another kind? Love to get somthing like that in ireland tbh. I expect my new res and pump early next week and want to be prepared

game4it70

Headshot wrote: »

man that is perfect

thanks alot

Do you have the exact same one or another kind? Love to get somthing like that in ireland tbh. I expect my new res and pump early next week and want to be prepared

No problem,yes that exact one.
Very very handy to have.

Maybe if you post a pic of it somebody might know if possible to get in a bricks and mortar here?

BloodBath

Propane Nightmare wrote: »

What generally happens when you overload a PSU that has insufficient wattage? Looking to know as I did a calculation online, and if I was to add another fan and HDD, I would be 10 watts below the max wattage, so getting close. Would the computer just not start or restart itself, or something more sinister such as the PSU catching fire? Its a corsair PSU if it matters.

That would be peak power. If everything was using its max power at the same time. This will practically never happen.

Most psus can go above their rating for short periods of time anyway.

Brian

Anybody that's successfully bought compressed air in Dealz, could you tell me what it was labelled as and what section it was in? I can't find any mention of it on their website.

Lu Tze

Brian wrote: »

Anybody that's successfully bought compressed air in Dealz, could you tell me what it was labelled as and what section it was in? I can't find any mention of it on their website.

It looks like this - wasnt with the crappy USB gadget things, think it might have been with other spray things (WD40 and Stuff)

ED E

Vending machine in work is taunting me, anyone know how to pick the lock on one of these things? :pac:

Squaredude

Buy something heavier from a higher slot (not the maltesers)and try and knock them loose.Failing that a well placed dropkick should solve your problems!

ED E

Only crisps above ^^

Snowie

marco_polo wrote: »

About time AMD

good to hear thats my next thing to do is to cross fire and a bigger psu and some new fans and a new cpu cooler :eek:

I've been having a great time with the computer i built..

I gave it a clean today it was a little dusty

Bazzo

Meant to thank ye for the tip about Dealz. I happened to be in Athlone which is the nearest one to me the other day.



This was the result. I got some strange looks.

They were beside the blank CDs and general gadget-y stuff when I was in there.

Oh, and it all still cost significantly less than the last 200ml of compressed air I bought in Maplin.

Serephucus

Squaredude wrote: »

Buy something heavier from a higher slot (not the maltesers)and try and knock them loose.Failing that a well placed dropkick should solve your problems!

The m&ms would work. They'll be rotated counter-clockwise, so it should fall right on the other bars. Being peanut, they'll be that bit heavier too.

Brian

Bazzo I don't think your Dropbox file is publicly listed, maybe try putting it on imgur or min.us instead.

Cheers for the help fellas.

Headshot

Brian what sound card would you recommend?

Gbear

tuxy wrote: »

A common problem in cases where the psu is at tha bottom and the motherboard at the top

Cheap

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-CB8-8-EXT-extension-cable-30cm/dp/B000TV7M7E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371838971&sr=8-2&keywords=8+pin+extension+psu

Or a nice black braided one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-CBPW08-40BK-Flexa-ATX12V-Extension/dp/B004ZKXUS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371838971&sr=8-1&keywords=8+pin+extension+psu

Does the length of the cables vary a lot from PSU to PSU or do most people who have a large case with the PSU at the bottom and the plug at the top use extensions?

glynf

ED E wrote: »

Vending machine in work is taunting me, anyone know how to pick the lock on one of these things? :pac:

Maybe a metal clothes hanger, create a hook at one end to catch the metal worm bit holding the double deckers, and give it a few tugs.

Just don't do a homer on it..

Brian

Headshot wrote: »

Brian what sound card would you recommend?

Schiit Magni & Modi, NwAvGuy O2 & ODAC, FiiO E17, Aune T1. These are all external stereo USB devices. I use the last one. For virtual surround gaming apparently the Creative X-Fi Platinum HD is the best, which is around €150.

Bazzo

Brian wrote: »

Bazzo I don't think your Dropbox file is publicly listed, maybe try putting it on imgur or min.us instead.

Cheers for the help fellas.

Derp. I thought there might be trouble but it showed up ok for me so I just left it, hangovers are great.

Headshot

Brian wrote: »

Schiit Magni & Modi, NwAvGuy O2 & ODAC, FiiO E17, Aune T1. These are all external stereo USB devices. I use the last one. For virtual surround gaming apparently the Creative X-Fi Platinum HD is the best, which is around €150.

oh so you think theres no point in a internal sound card?

Brian

Internal sound cards can be fine, but external ones are typically made by companies that specialize exclusively in audio so I would be more inclined to trust them for performance. Additionally, you get physical volume control which is always helpful.

Serephucus

Thought I'd post this, 'cause it's awesome.

The guys at Cloud Imperium Games have unveiled a new ship, the 300i, but in a rather unique (and awesome. Did I mention awesome?) way.

http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/the-300-series-revealed/

I've also gone and upgraded my 300i to the 325a dogfighter variant.

ED E

Still looking for more funding eh, must login and see what my pledge got me.

Headshot

sigh thought I had a micro usb for pi but alas I dont

Rare enough that micro usb power supply

Tea_Bag

Propane Nightmare wrote: »

What generally happens when you overload a PSU that has insufficient wattage? Looking to know as I did a calculation online, and if I was to add another fan and HDD, I would be 10 watts below the max wattage, so getting close. Would the computer just not start or restart itself, or something more sinister such as the PSU catching fire? Its a corsair PSU if it matters.

can we know more about said PSU and what components you have?

tuxy

Headshot wrote: »

sigh thought I had a micro usb for pi but alas I dont

Rare enough that micro usb power supply

The power supply used in most non apple smart phones is rare?

Headshot

tuxy wrote: »

The power supply used in most non apple smart phones is rare?

pay no attention im half asleep

iv a nexus 7 d'oh

Gumbi

That's some deal Tuxy! 780 build for 700 quid. Must be a catch...

tuxy

Gumbi wrote: »

That's some deal Tuxy! 780 build for 700 quid. Must be a catch...

It's actually €1,050 he wants for it ,still a great price. He says he has to leave Ireland and that's why he's selling. He should have all the receipts so a very good deal for someone.

ED E

tuxy wrote: »

The power supply used in most non apple smart phones is rare?

Micros are fine but I never have a mini when I need one anymore, things used to be everywhere.