Our rules & tips?

[SuB]

Get a Dremel, a proper Dremel, learn to use it properly and don't be afraid of it... It will pay off.

 

[Wraith]

Make sure your screws aren't too long for your radiator.

Forget the benchmarks - it's the games that count. Save money on things that don't matter - like super speedy RAM - and spend it on things that do matter - like the GPU.

A system is only as good as its weakest component, so don't go powering £500 worth of GPU with a £20 PSU.

Never use other peoples OC settings.

More intake than outtake fans.

Positive pressure = cleaner rig.

I think this is a much nicer way of putting the quality/price argument...


"The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten." - Sir Henry Royce (or Aldo Gucci, or Nash... IDK)

JR

I like this, very poignant

Get a Dremel, a proper Dremel, learn to use it properly and don't be afraid of it... It will pay off.

More great words of wisdom

 

[barnsley]

If you see a part you like and it has very little reviews, don't buy it until you've found someone who has that part and has experience of it.

 

[SeekaX]

If you see a part you like and it has very little reviews, don't buy it until you've found someone who has that part and has experience of it.

someone has to be the first to buy it...

 

[MadShadow]

Hey Wraithguard, could you add all of our tips to your first post. That would make it easier for someone to pop onto this thread and learn from our advice.

 

[Wraith]

Hey Wraithguard, could you add all of our tips to your first post. That would make it easier for someone to pop onto this thread and learn from our advice.

I'm already working on it :lol:

 

[barnsley]

someone has to be the first to buy it...

Ok, let me rephrase that.

If you're not a 100% happy to risk buying a part that not many people know about, then don't.

 

[SuB]

If you can't afford to replace it, don't fuck around doing something risky with it!!

 

[Wraith]

If you can't afford to replace it, don't fuck around doing something risky with it!!

In this day and age of zero common sense this should be the #1 Rule
It should also be included in all hardware warranties.

 

[Mickypheonix]

Ask the guys who know rather than just jump in feet first , they can save you a lot of time and money and if you don't understand ask again or someone else , not everyone is technically minded and what may seem like a brick wall to you might be an easy fix for someone else

 

[Excalabur50]

I have always like these two
1) KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid
2)PPPPP: Poor Preparation= Piss Poor Performance!

 

[tinytomlogan]

Less can be more - especially when we are talking hose and cables!

 

[Mr. Smith]

Don't disseminate dogma.

 

[SparkleDJackson]

check the basket multiple times to save on unnecessary shipping fees

 

[Antony1995]

1: Measure twice cut once..
2: You can always take more off but you can't add more on..

 

[Wraith]

I have always like these two
1) KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid
2)PPPPP: Poor Preparation= Piss Poor Performance!

I always thought it was Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
(The 6 Ps)

 

[Squidlorock]

I always thought it was Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
(The 6 Ps)

That one always makes me smile Until it goes FUBAR

 

[Wraith]

That one always makes me smile Until it goes FUBAR

:lol: or SNAFU

 

[Squidlorock]

:lol: or SNAFU

I had to google that quickly, that made me laugh :lol:

 

[Excalabur50]

Don't forget TARFU or BOHICA but I think you may be right Wraithguard it's the 6 P's was too tired when I posted