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| Nov 17th, 2006 02:45 PM | ||
| MetalMilitia |
Any computer hardware shop shold carry it or something similar, if not NewEgg will definatly have the exact stuff. Basically all you need to watch out for are the thermal pads. They don't work well at all. |
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| Nov 17th, 2006 12:00 PM | ||
| timrpgland |
It's really hard to "get to me" so, definately, no worries. I'm not huge on this stuff anyway, especially these days, I used to put together and fix PC's years ago so I know at least what things are.  I think Best Buy carries thermal paste but not totally sure. There aren't many computer stores here in town. Any idea where I can find the kind you speak of? Hardware store maybe? |
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| Nov 17th, 2006 11:41 AM | ||
| MetalMilitia |
Not sure how much you know about this kind of thing so don't take the following post as being patronising: Some really good thermal paste is Arctic Silver 5, but when you apply it do not apply too much; there should only be a very thin layer covering the entire core. You should also ensure that the core is completly clean before applying a new layer of paste. There are specialised alcohol based cleaners available or if you have something similar it should work just fine. If the base of the heatsink appears slighly rough or tarnished give it a good clean with fine wirewool (away from electonics!). It's not 100% neccacary but will give better thermal contact between the core and HSF. |
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| Nov 17th, 2006 09:41 AM | ||
| timrpgland | That's what I was thinking, there was some left but apparently not good enough. I can also rig up some extra cooling device after the fact. I didn't have any paste to do that last night though. I'll be back to messing with it again after work. | |
| Nov 17th, 2006 08:52 AM | ||
| MetalMilitia | Did you re-apply thermal paste after dis-assembling the HSF (heatsink fan unit). Assuming it needs some. | |
| Nov 17th, 2006 08:43 AM | ||
| timrpgland |
After a lot of messing with it and eventually trying the "hot air gun method" I got the son of a bitch to work last night. The problem now is that it's running too hot and will occasionally crash and give the 2 left side red lights. I think I can remedy that issue though. I'll post pictures of the stupid ordeal tonight. |
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| Nov 14th, 2006 08:39 AM | ||
| timrpgland | I took the beast apart (for the most part) yesterday. Didn't have enough time to dig much deeper but pics and progress to come. | |
| Nov 14th, 2006 03:29 AM | ||
| Supafly345 | This exact thing happened to me, in the same exact time frame. 1 month after the warrentee it breaks down. I havent' sent it into them yet, but I am thinking that I will. | |
| Nov 14th, 2006 02:00 AM | ||
| thebiggameover | link please. i cant find it.... | |
| Nov 14th, 2006 01:32 AM | ||
| Shifty | yup its there its fun tho :P | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 11:09 PM | ||
| Chojin |
actually i thought the kid line was pretty boss ;< for those of you not in the know, shifty got a girl preggers. you can read all about it in loveline |
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| Nov 13th, 2006 11:07 PM | ||
| Grislygus |
Accusations of child molestation, that's a new one. Let alone the unique phrasing. Niceties aside, THEM'S FIGHTIN' WORDS. |
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| Nov 13th, 2006 09:46 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
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| Nov 13th, 2006 09:46 PM | ||
| zeldasbiggestfan |
Why does everybody say that to me!! 
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| Nov 13th, 2006 09:44 PM | ||
| Misdemonar |
thank god 
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| Nov 13th, 2006 09:40 PM | ||
| zeldasbiggestfan | At least I dont have a kid fuck face. | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 08:17 PM | ||
| Shifty | tried it, they havent owned it. you really are a fuckin moron. | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 08:07 PM | ||
| zeldasbiggestfan | No but people who have tried it say its been working fine. | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 07:55 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
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| Nov 13th, 2006 07:50 PM | ||
| zeldasbiggestfan | I havent heard anything about the wii shitting out on people yet but Im still getting an extended warrenty. | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 05:49 PM | ||
| Ninjavenom | I laugh when people buy a laptop from me without even considering and extended warranty. When i buy a PS3, you can be absolutely sure that i'm buying an extended warranty. Consumer Reports shits on them, and every time someone want to return something out of policy because it broke, i tell them to go fuck themselves. It feels good 8-) | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 05:14 PM | ||
| Chojin | I've had at least two Playstation 1s die on me before ;< | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 04:30 PM | ||
| timrpgland | Yeah I guess I learned my lesson about warranties with these. It still doesn't seem right that they can't backup such an expensive product themselves. I've never had trouble before this so maybe I've just been lucky til now. Still have my first of every console I own except my NES and Genesis. | |
| Nov 13th, 2006 04:16 PM | ||
| Chojin |
this is why every system that I buy I buy from compusa or gamestop/eb and get at least a 1 year warranty tacked on ;< Gamestop/EB's warranty is totally boss btw ;> $20 and as long as you have all the parts you can exchange it. Even if you just fucked up a modchip or went crazy with an axe one night or something ;> |
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| Nov 13th, 2006 04:09 PM | ||
| MetalMilitia |
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