JonnyAlpha

I collect all types of PC hardware for those rainy days and now I know why i saved those redundant HDD`s.Iv`e got a couple of 1GB HHD`s and always wanted to know what was inside so next chance I get those babies are gonna get stripped!!! and used on a working platform.I`ll even do a defrag.....Thanks guys

Hi; For commercial choices I have tried both Norton & McAffee, my preference is Norton just seemed easier to use, the latest editions though don`t seem as good. On two of my PC`s I now use AVG free, its fast slick and free and I have never been caught out with a virus, must remeber to donate some bucs to those guys or buy the commercial version, how much better is it than the freebie? So if your looking for FREE and SAFE then you can`t go wrong with AVG!!! That`s my twopenth worth (Old English Saying).

People seem to get really hung up on the whole Fan & Cooling saga (Me included) firstly you need to look at all the factors: 1. How cramped or untidy is my case? an overcrowded case will require additional cooling, ensure all cables are tidied away to prevent restricting the internal airflow. 2. Am I overclocking? an overcloked system will require additional cooling. 3. Am I using a stock CPU cooling fan. Most stock coolers are more than adequate but you can increase the efficiency by using say a Zalman cooler. 4. Do I need additional cooling? - As suggested above download and install speedfan to see how hot your system is running at, do a search on google for recommended temps for your own system components. A while ago I found a very good article on the AMD web site re cooling requirements, basically the nor is to suck air into the case from the lower part of the front case and blow it out at the rear either with an additional rear fan or simply relying on the PSU but only if you have a dual fan PSU the type that suck in from underneath above the CPU as well. I have also seen some articles on reversing the CPU fan?? So in summary the best solution without changing your case would be: If you can`t fit a fan at the front you will have to rely on the side fan to suck air into the case (Make sure it is the correct way around). If not definately get the fan in at the front positioned to suck air into the case. The Air flow will go in the case at the side or the front bottom (Or both) over the CPU into the bottom of the PSU and out at the rear of the PSU. Ensure a smooth air flow in the case by tidying up cables that are in the way. Run Speedfan to check the temps and determine if there is a cooling problem. The above setup shoul be fine however if you are still running hot you may have to consider a new CPU cooler or a new case but unless you are seriously creating some heat by overclocking and maxing out your CPU and Graphics Card I don`t think this will be an issue. Hope my two penneth worth helped out.