The Computer Megathread

[zefoo]

Out of these laptops which one should I get?
Im kinda worried about the MSI's overheating and they say they have very cheap cases.

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[Butler]

My power supply has a 6+2 pin cord, and I was wondering where I plug it in. There is no 6 pin plug anywhere and the only 8 ping plug it won't fit with the +2 piece.

[KoopaScooper]

Unless you have a video card (or other device) that uses PCIexpress connectors from your power supply, the 6+2 is useless.

[Butler]

Unless you have a video card (or other device) that uses PCIexpress connectors from your power supply, the 6+2 is useless.

If the card has it's own port integrated into itself? That's the only time I would use it?

[KoopaScooper]

Correct.

[Butler]

Ok, then I just plug the 2 2x2 pin connectors into the ATX 12v then?

[Extrude]

I would think so. My PSU has like 4000000 extra wires flopping around from it.

[Butler]

Maybe I should specify.

The connector on my mono is a 2x8 input connector. And from my power supply there are 2 separate 2x2 pins. Do I plug them both in? Or just one of them?

[Butler]

Help please. I don't want to fry my processor.. or anything for that matter.

[KoopaScooper]

Are you talking about the 8-pin CPU connector? The 4+4 pin connector from your power supply should fit in it (hold them together and push them into the socket)
Shouldn't matter which order, as long as the 12V (typically yellow) goes towards the clip


Anyone know of an AMDK8.sys driver that doesn't crash XP whenever you enter S3?

[pecon98]

I'm changing my CPU cooler.

Should I remove the old thermal paste before apply new thermal paste?

[KoopaScooper]

I'm changing my CPU cooler.

Should I remove the old thermal paste before apply new thermal paste?

yes
use rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth
http://youtu.be/fRRWbQUqW1Y?t=1m48s

[HellsSpot]

upgrading to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130683

but I am using the most stufftiest CPU ever, Pentium D 280

how much bottleneck will I get? I currently have the GT 240, so would I get any performance boost?

[Butler]

Maybe I should specify.

The connector on my mono is a 2x8 input connector. And from my power supply there are 2 separate 2x2 pins. Do I plug them both in? Or just one of them?

Help please. I don't want to fry my processor.. or anything for that matter.

[KoopaScooper]

I answered your question on the previous page. Don't be an idiot and look next time, please.

Are you talking about the 8-pin CPU connector? The 4+4 pin connector from your power supply should fit in it (hold them together and push them into the socket)
Shouldn't matter which order, as long as the 12V (typically yellow) wire goes towards the clip