Bryan Sanchez86 said:Don't even start. Athlon XP-M 2600 🙂 It could definitely push higher, but the motherboard just couldn't handle it. I picked up a DFI NF2 Ultra INFINITY, so now I'm just waiting for things to cool down outside before we dive back in. 😁
I've seen that before; Mr. Express is hanging around there too... But what I meant were those guys like Mike who brag about hitting 6600 with no actual validation... you see, once I brought it up (just a few pages ago), how much less they seem to show up on overclocking forums lately... 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
I’ve given that some thought myself, but honestly, it feels a bit too basic for my taste... though I suppose everyone has their own preferences, right?
You can find some options at Micro Center, but they’re all overpriced; personally, I picked up my $100 at Best Buy, and honestly, it was worth every penny.
The selection for this kind of gear is pretty thin here in the States; take my word for it—I've scoured just about everywhere.
I'm cleaning up my digital mess before my sister arrives in a few days.
A dentist?! Hmm... maybe, though I don't think that even exists yet.
@placidcanyon2/">@@placidcanyon2; that case is awesome, seriously top-tier stuff. I haven't quite reached that level of obsession myself; but if I actually had a modern case, maybe it would work. You have to keep in mind that mine isn't even shaped right; it's just a plain old box from about four years ago packed with low-end components... so I really don't feel like putting in TOO much effort.
The whole setup is shown under the link where it says "my machine"... except it doesn't have a potentiometer. And on the right side, it looks like this (that bottom one is an 80 mm fan => blowing air in) http://i2.tinypic.com/5077ip0.jpg
As for that 120mm fan, personally, I think it’s better to have it blowing air in because there isn't much in there for it to pull out... just my opinion; he's already got that one in the back for exhaust.
Here are some shots of my killer PC build; it’s got a serious shine to it 🙂. I ended up applying about 3 or 4 coats of lacquer—I mentioned doing this before, but now I’ve actually got the photos to prove it. Honestly, it looks even more brilliant in person; just look at how much light is reflecting off the surface in this shot. http://i13.tinypic.com/5xdk9yv.jpg
Andrew Fox74 said:If I recall correctly, you need a processor with an unlocked multiplier. As far as I know regarding the Barton architecture, only the mobile versions came unlocked; with the standard desktop chips, you have to mess around with the processor settings. I think that's right, though I can't say for certain. 😁 😁
Do you happen to know where to find a link or something? Just give me anything you've got.
Mentioning that forum just proved how amateurish and childish you actually are; it really shows the way your mind works.
What I said isn't just empty talk. If anyone wants to challenge that, they can go ahead and run through the list themselves... they'll find exactly what I mean.
Look, let’s skip the bickering for a second because I actually have a question for the rest of you. I'm currently running an Intel Pentium 4 where the math works out to 15 * 133 = 1995 MHz. As far as I can tell—though I'm not 100% certain—my memory is also clocked at 133 MHz. Here’s what I’m aiming for: I want to bump that memory up to 200 MHz (I've got DDR400 on hand), which should theoretically push that 133 base clock up to 200 as well. I can adjust the frequency in the BIOS, but the multiplier is locked. So, I'm wondering if there's any way to manually change the multiplier to 10 using a jumper on the motherboard? That way, the total frequency stays right around the same: 10 * 2000 = 2000 MHz. And please, don't just sit there laughing at me.
Bryan Wood49's photos: case modding and overclocking
If you're sitting around waiting for photos... forget about it. Here's the deal on that.
OC: Look, wiredmarlin5, quit screwing with me. I told you, once I get home, I'll post the pictures.
CM: Big Smoke? Not happening! No way!
Big Smoke? Not happening! No way! CM:If you want them via PM... I'm not posting them here because there's nothing special about it.
CM: Which one? Mine? And what exactly are you looking for? I don't mess around with case modding! Honestly, I don't waste my time on it because I have absolutely zero talent for it...
If you want them via PM... I'm not posting them here because there's nothing special about it.
CM: No, I'm seriously not lying to you guys... sorry everyone, but photographing the interior of this case is a massive pain because the chassis is built directly into my desk. It is incredibly difficult to slide it back in once I pull it out... and don't even get me started on trying to reroute all those cables! I promise you, when I can find a spare moment, I'll pull it out and take photos from every possible angle... and maybe even a shot of myself next to it... just so you believe me.
Regarding the CM part you mentioned: August 20, 2007 So, there's my take on this thread. Since this is your topic, I'm going to give it a wide berth... that's all. Peace.
And hey, look at the post count over there now... (you can check for yourselves)
Henry Thompson66 said:So, I managed to tidy up the cables by wrapping them together with some garden mesh used for tying up tree trunks. Here are the photos:
Cables Small Town, USA Small Town, USA
It looks to me like those fans—the blue ones at the bottom—aren't actually doing much of anything, if they're doing anything at all, since from what I can see, you don't even have intake vents or openings at the bottom of the case. You'd be better off putting one of those 10cm LED strips up top between the PSU and the ROMs, because that's where the shadows are hitting. 😬
@ Joshua Davis18 That color looks incredible. It’s hard to tell if you used some custom mix or just went with a standard off-the-shelf option... how many coats did it take to get that finish? And you have to drop the brand name, because honestly, it looks amazing.
Like I said before, I have no idea what these synthetic tests actually entail, or why they’re the only way to go. Wouldn't it be more effective to stick with the same frequency but just set the clock to 200?
My motherboard lets me set a multiplier via a jumper; what would happen if I configured it to 10x 200?
Look, my current system clock is sitting at 133 MHz, I've got DDR 400 RAM, and the multiplier is set to 15.
I’m thinking about dropping the multiplier down to 10 while simultaneously cranking the system clock up to 200—the motherboard can actually handle up to 300—so I was wondering if anyone knows if this is even feasible. My goal is to hit a 1:1 ratio between the clock and the memory. Is this going to end in a cloud of smoke?
I'm going to try a bit of overclocking myself once I figure a few more things out; it's all still a little fuzzy to me right now. So, when I inevitably mess something up, just please don't go making fun of me... 🙂
wiredmarlin5 said:What kind of nonsense is that? Since there's a 10x multiplier, almost any decent board capable of handling a 450MHz Intel will be plenty for 4.5GHz 🙂
What's your take on this?
And so what? You can just stare at it. What exactly would you even use that for?🙄
Casey Williams5 said:The chassis is already painted, so that’s settled. Right now, I’m busy cutting plates out of plexiglass and drilling extra holes for the vents. I managed to fabricate a handle and a few other bits, too. If anyone has any bright ideas on how to design a custom plate for the potentiometers, please let me know. Also, does anyone know where I can actually pick up some potentiometers around here?
You might find something at Micro Center, though the selection isn't exactly massive, and even Hobby Lobby won't have much to offer you. Where did you "borrow" the design for that handle from—did you just strip it off some online blueprint?
What kind of vibe are you going for with this PC modding project? What gear are we working with here—what case are you using, and what’s the actual budget for all this?
I was actually thinking about picking up some metallic silver spray paint (the high-gloss stuff) to coat the interior components. Regarding that lacquer finish I did on my rig, honestly, the results were incredible. I applied three thick layers, and now the thing shines like it’s been coated in liquid pearl 🙂, and you could practically scrape at it with a screwdriver and wouldn't even leave a scratch.
Some people live for the rain, others crave the sun, and some couldn't care less about the weather because they're focused on what's happening inside—while others only care about appearances. It is what it is. I see no reason to get into a heated argument with you just because you don't value external aesthetics. Honestly, just don't open this topic; don't even start a debate about it. It’s as pointless as arguing whether AMD is better than Intel or vice versa.
Hey, this post isn't actually about my specific build... I’ve been browsing various tech forums lately and noticed there are entire sub-forums dedicated just to PC Modding. It honestly surprised me that on our US community boards, we only have this one single thread for it. However, over time, the engagement here has climbed steadily, hitting about 5,500 views—averaging over 20 hits a day, which is quite significant (though obviously not compared to the sheer volume of the lifestyle or adult sections). Since PC Modding is a specialized niche of computing that keeps attracting a larger audience as time goes on, I decided to reach out to one of the admins ( Eladio ) and ask him to pin this as a >Top-topic<. In my opinion, it deserves that spot right alongside the site rules and Overclocking. A huge thanks to -Eladio- for agreeing to my suggestion.
My hope is that by pinning this, it stays front and center for readers, hopefully inspiring an even wider circle of enthusiasts to take their rigs and turn them into absolute masterpieces.