pretty close, i admit, but this model is as different as much as it looks the same. Aside fro mthe fact that its higher quality, there are a few things they did differently. Admittedly, there is only So many designs that can be made totally original i always liked the 340's....when they first released i thought it was a sharp design...i forget who it was, but there was a thermaltake or coolermaster design that came out before the 340 that was almost the same design, but i think it lacked the PSU band/compartment, which is one of the most identifying features of that design type
incidentally, these are the Fans i ordered (ebay, from China, so they take about 12 business days), for anyone who might have been curious, or possibly another person who may find themselves in a similar situation to NeatFeat. theyre pretty cheap, so its not as big of an issue as the wait is
they seem to be the exact OEM fans EVGA uses. afaik, EVGA (as well as other AIB's) use Powerlogic fans. They are classed as 92mm, but are actually 87mm iirc.
me? i have no rosewill case.
that case was just the one i used when i built the PC for this giveaway. i didnt kee pit im not familiar with those phanteks cases you mentioned, but i DO own a Phanteks Enthoo Pro-m, and i love it
speaking of Clones, heres a raidmax i used for another Giveaway PC, that looks close to a 340
After a slew of help from @jboydgolfer (thanks for all the help!) we were able to get the fan issue on the GPU resolved. My brother, not being very tech savvy, got the new fans installed after some difficulty (not really, but for him it was) he has the computer up and running.
So far, things are looking good. Both fans on the GPU are spinning without issues and idles at 22C. After a short bout of gaming the GPU hits around 58C with game settings maxed in Dying Light.
Everything looks awesome and appears to be running as they should be.
After a slew of help from @jboydgolfer (thanks for all the help!) we were able to get the fan issue on the GPU resolved. My brother, not being very tech savvy, got the new fans installed after some difficulty (not really, but for him it was) he has the computer up and running.
So far, things are looking good. Both fans on the GPU are spinning without issues and idles at 22C. After a short bout of gaming the GPU hits around 58C with game settings maxed in Dying Light.
Everything looks awesome and appears to be running as they should be.
Theyre pretty intricate in regards to their lighting option. Both colors and patterns can be selected/customized via the remote control that comes with that case...its an impressive case, especially for one so readonably priced (not even taking into account all the tempered glass on it). Very impressive imo
It's for a GTX 960 GAMING 100ME, that could possibly be the fan too lol
(Of course this GPU is in a rig at my mom's - that I gave her and is complete over-kill for her needs)
Just to be safe I would recommend highly that you remove the video card from the computer, lay it on a flat surface with the fans pointing up and slowly rotate the blades with a flashlight pointing down onto them and you should see most likely three very small Phillips head screws. you can remove them ,and the fan will come loose, so you can easily check the sticker on the back of the fan hub to verify exactly what part number it is to just to be safe.it's the best sure way to verify the exact part number instead of having to Google for a little while and hope it's right
Yeah I plan on removing the culprit either way, if the part number is close/matches the fan pictured then I will order some. Double checking part numbers is a habit of mine from being a mechanic, don't like getting the wrong parts lol.
Yeah I plan on removing the culprit either way, if the part number is close/matches the fan pictured then I will order some. Double checking part numbers is a habit of mine from being a mechanic, don't like getting the wrong parts lol.
I know the PCs given away here tend to be more in line with newer hardware, but.....
Curious - would anyone here be interested in a older/retro gaming PC in a give away here? I only ask because of folks posting in the "Who has TPU's oldest pc still in use for daily task?" thread and some of the hardware listed (in use or just sitting around) is rather impressive.
I have some old hardware that's just sitting in original boxes, collecting dust. I'm sure others out there have similar hardware and there has to be a good handful of people that would make use of a XP gaming machine, for example, or maybe something even older if the proper hardware is available.
I know the PCs given away here tend to be more in line with newer hardware, but.....
Curious - would anyone here be interested in a older/retro gaming PC in a give away here? I only ask because of folks posting in the "Who has TPU's oldest pc still in use for daily task?" thread and some of the hardware listed (in use or just sitting around) is rather impressive.
I have some old hardware that's just sitting in original boxes, collecting dust. I'm sure others out there have similar hardware and there has to be a good handful of people that would make use of a XP gaming machine, for example, or maybe something even older if the proper hardware is available.
I know the PCs given away here tend to be more in line with newer hardware, but.....
Curious - would anyone here be interested in a older/retro gaming PC in a give away here? I only ask because of folks posting in the "Who has TPU's oldest pc still in use for daily task?" thread and some of the hardware listed (in use or just sitting around) is rather impressive.
I have some old hardware that's just sitting in original boxes, collecting dust. I'm sure others out there have similar hardware and there has to be a good handful of people that would make use of a XP gaming machine, for example, or maybe something even older if the proper hardware is available.
I, for one, would be allllllllllllll over some old nostalgic hardware!!!!!!!!
I'm currently looking at putting a rig, well getting the proper hardware together for an original Windows 3.11 for work groups. That is when I got seriously into computers. It was pretty much due to the original Doom.
I ran a program that most will not ever remember; "out and back" to run some of the DOS games once 3.11 was a thing of the past and I was then running Windows 95....................Wow, god I miss those days.
My first ever pc was running Windows 3.11, still remember it like yesterday. Had some great memories on it too, exiting Windows to the DOS/command prompt (or whatever it was called back then) to switch to the D: to a game. Used to play Lemmings, Rebel Assault, and Sim City 2000 on that old rig. Good times
I have some old hardware that's just sitting in original boxes, collecting dust. I'm sure others out there have similar hardware and there has to be a good handful of people that would make use of a XP gaming machine, for example, or maybe something even older if the proper hardware is available.
Send me a PM to discuss- sounds like a good idea to setup a classic hardware giveaway here.
We'll be setting up another build and giveaway starting next month so keep a watch out for it If anyone wants to help out before the official build announcement please PM me to discuss
I know @Norton has been busy with life, but he expressed with me an interest in offering up a DIY retro build as part of the next giveaway that he's still working on getting setup as his free time allows. Hopefully he doesn't mind me posting this here since everything is not officially announced yet, but I thought I'd try to save him a little work. I've got a good bunch of hardware to put towards for making (what I think would constitute as) a high-end XP gaming machine and I thought I'd just post it up here. Here's what the DIY build would consist of:
CPU: Phenom II x4 940 (AM2+) MB: ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi RAM: 2x2GB DDR2 Corsair XMS2 GPU: BFG GTX 280 & a flashed BFG GTX 285 (which is flashed with the 280 BIOS - GPU was faulty with the 285 BIOSes used on it, out of curiosity in an attempt to get it working, I tried putting the 280 BIOS on it and it worked) to run in SLI Heatsink: Zalman 9500A PSU: CoolerMaster SilentPro 1000W Soundcard: ASUS Xonar DG 5.1
(Pics of hardware can be seen under the spoiler at the end of this post)
I'm lacking a case, HDD and copy of XP - though I might have a XP Pro 32bit copy buried somewhere in my stuff.
Everything comes in original packaging except for the flashed GTX 285 - I used to have the GTX 280 box (285 was sent to me for a RMA), but my younger brother trashed the box after I lent him the card......that punk.
Everything when last tested 1.5-2 years ago was in working condition. I even found a link of the 3DMark Vantage for the flashed GTX 285 and one of the actual GTX 280 cards. You can see that both cards have a very similar graphics score.
Flashed GTX 285 card running as a 280 on 3DMark Vantage: http://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5389525
Actual GTX 280 card under 3DMark Vantage: https://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5395691
I don't have a link for both cards in use under 3DMark Vantage, but I do have one of the actual system (listed above, except for the heatsink, I was probably using a Corsair H50) when I was using Vista in 3DMark 06: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm06/14466833
CPU - able to get this CPU on this MB up to 3.71GHz with proper cooling and high enough voltage of around 1.525 if memory serves me right)
MB (short 1 SATA cable). MB drivers only support XP and Vista OS. Stock, default settings in BIOS runs the voltage - if I remember correctly - on the CPU by .5V higher than needed if you plan on running the CPU at stock settings.
RAM - not sure about their OC potential. I kept the FSB and RAM async when overclocking so I didn't have to dink with the RAM voltage and timings.
Flashed GTX 285 - Looks used and abused, but she works when last tested. Had new TIM applied before testing. Last tested 1/2/16 (https://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5389525)
Heatsink/fan - was able to run this PII x4 940 at 3.4 or maybe 3.5 on this cooler
PSU - lacking power cable. Last tested and working early 2017.
i always liked the 340's....when they first released i thought it was a sharp design...i forget who it was, but there was a thermaltake or coolermaster design that came out before the 340 that was almost the same design, but i think it lacked the PSU band/compartment, which is one of the most identifying features of that design type
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im not familiar with those phanteks cases you mentioned, but i DO own a Phanteks Enthoo Pro-m, and i love it 
