If I break mine I'm without a computer for god knows how long as I can't afford an upgrade let alone a replacement.
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Geeky1University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
edited November 2003
right now, I don't have the money for either one, either. I spent everything I earned this summer on computer parts (normally it lasts me an entire year). However, I've got 4 computers of my own, plus 5 of my parents, plus enough parts to replace just about anything that I break in one of mine.
Must be nice, I've got this one and that's it so I'm stuck.
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Straight_ManGeeky, in my own wayNaples, FLIcrontian
edited November 2003
Ok, will remember to use Ceramique mostly. Most HS that come stock Retail use pads on underside for those who have angular depth perception issues and tend to put uneven pressure on HS when holding it down while locking it on-- THAT pad, though I believe you when you say NO pad. I have done that exactly once, used very much less compund the next itme,no glue-on (um, NOT the Arctic Silver Three two-part ADHESIVE (they make Alumina Adhesive (with Epoxy bonder) and Acrtic Silver Adhesive with an AS3 base and epoxies), I hope-- that is for aux HS only wehre you do NOT want it to come off). The only single time I "glued" a CPU on with too much compound, I did what Geeky said to do.
Geeky1 had this to say right now, I don't have the money for either one, either. I spent everything I earned this summer on computer parts (normally it lasts me an entire year). However, I've got 4 computers of my own, plus 5 of my parents, plus enough parts to replace just about anything that I break in one of mine.
sounds like what i have here....6 of mine, 1 thats hers, 1 for the kid, and three laptops. not to mention about 6-7 spare mobos, five more AthlonXP's in the desk drawer. cd writers, cd-roms, and even spare dvd-writers and so on.
The problem is that I give away my extras.
I gave my sister my last system, sold my shuttle due to becoming unemployed and I've given my spare ram, drive. PSU's...ect, ect, ect away.
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Geeky1University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
edited November 2003
Ah, well that's why. I don't get rid of the extra stuff. I have _every_ component I've ever bought for my computers that's still functional. EVERY single one.
If I tried that I'd end up feeling guilty about not sharing the wealth, I figure if I can help someone out by selling them (cheap) or giving them stuff I don't need I'll just add to my OC kahrma and mayby the patron saint of stressed silicon will smile my way when I abuse my chips.
I've sold good motherboards, burners, cases with PSU's (quality ones at that), video cards, burners and more for $10-$20 each to friends just to help them get their rigs going again.
It's stuff I'll never use or need due to the fact that it's slower or not compatible (socket A stuff when I have a P4 now) with what I run and I am one that will hold out until I can have what I need/want rather than step back to what I just traded up from.
I mean if I buy a 480watt PSU because my 300Watt no longer can power all my goodies I'll pass the 300watt along because if I blow up my 480watt I obviously won't be able to power my rig with the 300watt either if you know what I mean.
I haven't gotten the waterblock for my GPU yet, the algea's still not bad at this point and as I haven't had my rig running 24/7 thanks to problems with it the algae's not getting as much heat to speed growth.
Well, don't let this worry you. I am not sure what caused this but I think it's from a used waterblock I had "donated" to me to build a TEC chiller on the rear of my system that was the culprit.
As far as wandering conversations go, I guess that's a way to keep from having an explosion of odd topics.
Well only time will tell how much trouble i get. I guess your right about the topics to since some things are better kept in existing threads to avoid clutter.
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John.
Just kidding John, I'm usually the one using so many brackets.
sounds like what i have here....6 of mine, 1 thats hers, 1 for the kid, and three laptops. not to mention about 6-7 spare mobos, five more AthlonXP's in the desk drawer. cd writers, cd-roms, and even spare dvd-writers and so on.
its a sickness i tell ya.
I gave my sister my last system, sold my shuttle due to becoming unemployed and I've given my spare ram, drive. PSU's...ect, ect, ect away.
I've sold good motherboards, burners, cases with PSU's (quality ones at that), video cards, burners and more for $10-$20 each to friends just to help them get their rigs going again.
It's stuff I'll never use or need due to the fact that it's slower or not compatible (socket A stuff when I have a P4 now) with what I run and I am one that will hold out until I can have what I need/want rather than step back to what I just traded up from.
I mean if I buy a 480watt PSU because my 300Watt no longer can power all my goodies I'll pass the 300watt along because if I blow up my 480watt I obviously won't be able to power my rig with the 300watt either if you know what I mean.
EyesOnly shakes his head in dispair
Madmat i hope you'll get everything sorted out. As someone who's considering watercooling i'm keeping a good eye on how others are doing.
As far as wandering conversations go, I guess that's a way to keep from having an explosion of odd topics.