Recent content by RobM

I had to remove my loop to fit my new graphics card, I want to put it back in but have no idea where to put it. I am using this case, - Phanteks Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass I have removed the framework that the holds the drive cages where I had the res originally located. The res/pump...

Been using the vertigear 2000 for several years and hated it all that time, not comfy and bad for my back. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent comfy char sub 200. Must have soft arms and headrest and tilt

I removed my loop to fit new gxf card and noticed that the tubing had discoloured. I want to stick with soft tube, there are a lot of options to choose from. Which type offer the best clarity for longer or better still stay clear?

So I got a used 32" 1440p widescreen and am currently using it with HDMI and get the full 144htz Is there any point or reason that I should consider a DP cable?

So I recently got a new gfx card and did a fresh install of windows along with updating to the latest BIOS. Since then, non of my USB 3.1 ports (the blue ones), will charge my devices such as phone and vape, prior to this, they did. There seems no longer to be an option in BIOS, or at least I...

I have crosshair 7 which the 2nd nvme slot shares pci lanes with my graphics card thus reducing the gfx to x8 only. Is it worth getting an expansion card to put into one of the x4 pci slots?

I got an XFX card for my birthday https://www.xfxforce.com/shop/xfx-speedster-merc319-radeon-tm-rx-7800-xt-black-edition I cannot for the life of me get the damn thing to work. I have done a clean windows 11 install and with the rx470 the system boots up no problem. Switch out the card for the...

Whilst I am very comfortable with PC hardware, when it comes to networking, I am like a child in a sweet shop and just plain confused by the choices on offer. AC or AX? Dual or tri-band? 1200 or 5600? My needs are not huge, I game on my PC via ethernet and the wifi is solely for wifes laptop...

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I like me you dislike vendor apps (Asus suite) I found this alternative to speedfan. Early days but after an hour of playing about, it seems to be as good if not better. https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1099996-fancontrol-my-take-on-a-speedfan-replacement/

So, I am almost at the point where I have the required bits and bobs to make my first custom loop. This is all being done on an extremely tight budget. My checklist: CPU block - EK Supremacy EVO £33.30 Rad - 240 slim copper - £8.50 Reservoir - EK 240 Pump - EK DDC Pump top - EK £45.00...

am4 cpu block Anyone know if this is any good? https://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/Barrow-Acrylic-Micro-Jet-CPU-Waterblock-LRC-20-RGB-AM34-Black_69890.html I have an xspc block but am unable to locate the am4 mounting kit for it

I have crosshair hero VII, using 2 x nvme drives, however it appears that one of the 2 m.2 slots shares its lanes with the x16 card which means my meagre rx470 is running at x8 instead of x16. Does anyone have recommendations for a cheap adaptor card for the nvme that will fit into one of the...

Almost at the point I can make a start on my first loop. Just need 6 soft tune compression fittings and coolant I have a used Raystorm but it is AM3 and the AM4 brackets are no longer available. I was wondering if anyone had modded a bracket to fit am4, it looks as if I might just need to...

Can anyone recommend a USB 3.0 hub please, need one with at least 30cm of cable