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  1. First post updated with qwesta's download link.
  2. I love NVidia and for that price range I would go with 9600GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500134&cm_re=9600gt-_-14-500-134-_-Product but, I'm not sure if this card is really good. I would recommend you the one I have, but I can't find it on the newegg. NVidia XFX 8800GT - this one is the beast and it takes only one slot in your case
  3. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Yes, I admit you that you did mate. I have to say that I've seen the Corsair Obsidian 800D in shop and I didn't like it. The perfect case for me would be Tagan Black Pearl, but I just can buy it or order it here Although, when I see this picture, I think there isn't proper cable management available in it, which is a big minus, but that is an old case too. http://www.failratio...earl/opened.jpg Update: I've just checked the Tagan site. It seems that they're offering just PSU now. I don't see any chassis available
  4. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    You gotta be joking )) This case is probably for micro ATX boards
  5. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Kandalf was huge, and it was a piece of cake to install components in it, but no cable management, no sound isolation etc. I would buy Corsair Obsidian 800D, but it is too expensive and I can't understand why did Corsair put the hot swap for SATA disks. This feature surely rises the price for 20-30%. What I need now is a modular PSU, since my third drive is in lower chamber with the PSU and bunch of thick cables. Can't get much air in there..
  6. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Ok, here we go. I've finally moved all of my parts to my new Antec P183 chassis. For a start, I am aware that I have kind of 'downgraded' my PC chassis by switching from Thermaltake Kandalf (Big Tower) to Antec P183 (Mid Tower), so I knew I didn't have to expect the chassis of the same size. Once I've unpacked the chassis, I was surprised with its build quality. This chassis looks far better in live than on the pictures. Pros: Power supply is located in a separate chamber for better heat isolation of the second one where MBO resides. I like the look and build of the front panel door, although several reviews said those are pretty bad as they're mad from plastic. Three layer sound-deadening side panels and front door which consists of aluminium-plastic-aluminium which helps to dump noise. Front door has some nice air vents from both sides which improves airflow into the chassis. Cable management is excellent as you can see in the pictures. I've managed to hide my cables so I have better airflow in the components area. HDD cages are pretty cool and I especially like the silicon grommets which prevents disk drivers vibration. It is very quiet if you set the fans to low speed. Medium and High speed changes everything Cons: This case is small!!!! Whatever other reviews say. I barely managed to connect the PCI-E power connector to my graphic card, as you can see in the picture. There is NO space between the graphic card and Disk Drivers in the upper bay. I haven't noticed that I have an internal speaker in this chassis, as I haven't found the cable to connect it to my MBO. Dust filters give the impression that they won't 'filter' much dust. Thermaltake has much better dust filters than Antec (at least comparing Kandalf with P183). Fans get very loud if used on High speed setting. Anyway, I'd give it 7/10 grade. P.S. Now I feel sorry for not buying the modular Corsair PSU, even 520w.
  7. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Check this beast LOL http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=784
  8. Upon my submission, Microsoft confirmed that this is a new variant of Trojan, but you'll have to update virus definitions manually if you are using Microsoft Security Essentials. Check the frontpage article for more information.
  9. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    I guess I'm buying the Antec P183 tomorrow. Will let you know my experience with it. LZR, that V9 Thermaltake doesn't have such a good reviews Apparently its build materials aren't very good.
  10. Check comments on the frontpage article. See, how people can easily open this type of attachments.
  11. If you're smart and doing regular backups of your important data, you're probably won't need it, but I had a disaster and couldn't restore data from faulty RAID disks. From that time, I'm having regular backups and I don't trust disks one bit
  12. I've received several suspicious e-mails in the last couple of days, so I've decided to check the contents of the attached .zip file and without a surprise, there was an .exe file in it. What is not good, is the fact that neither Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus nor Eset Nod32 wasn't able to detect it once I've scanned the file. At least Microsoft Outlook mail scanner marked this mail as spam. So I wasn't entirely unprotected The bogus message subject is something like this: Subject: UPS Tracking Number 8279775. Sender: UPS Manager Ramona Mock parcel@ups.com Here's the subject of the mail: Dear customer! The courier company was not able to deliver your parcel by your address.<br itxtvisited="1">Cause: Error in shipping address. You may pickup the parcel at our post office personaly! Please attention!<br itxtvisited="1">The shipping label is attached to this e-mail. <br itxtvisited="1">Please print this label to get this package at our post office. Please do not reply to this e-mail, it is an unmonitored mailbox. Thank you.<br itxtvisited="1">United Parcel Service.<br itxtvisited="1">The attachment actually contains a virus which may infect the user's computer. When I googled for more information on this virus, I've found out that similar virus was released almost 2 years ago, so apparently this is a new variant of it, as AV scanners were unsuccessful in detecting the threat. So far I've tried to detect the threat using 'only' Microsoft Security Essentials and Nod32 antivirus. Here is the warning about UPS virus which was released about 18 months ago. The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS/Fed Ex Service along with a packet number.. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days. I can't be sure of what damage it can cause to your computer, but I guess it is variant of UPS trojan virus and I can only advise you upon receiving similar mail, to immediately delete it. Update: I have submitted suspicious file to the Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC). I will update this article, as soon as I get more info on this.
  13. I had Maxtor and boy it was loud! Seagate bough Maxtor so this is basically one and the same company now. I have 2 Seagate drives and those are pretty quiet. I can only recommend Seagate to you as I didn't have much experience with WD. Without a doubt, SSD drives are noiseless, but unfortunately still very expensive. Based on this, I'd recommend a Seagate, but we'll see what other people think about this.
  14. A new Giveaway is available, Easueus Data Recovery Wizard originally priced at $69.95, which is an advanced and professional data recovery software is now available for free download, for a limited time. Grab it now without paying a cent. EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard, providing a one-stop data recovery solution under Windows OS, enables you to recover deleted files emptied from the Recycle Bin, format recovery and partition recovery due to virus infection, partition damage or loss, or many other reasons. The only minus is that it doesn't support Windows 7. I've posted it on the frontpage. Here is the link: http://www.wincert.n...orth-6995-.html Enjoy!
  15. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Cool! I've seen that most of quality chassis have rubber grommets, but my thermaltake hasn't any.
  16. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Haven't thought about it since it is very expensive, especially here in Croatia. To be honest, I have never heard about Lian-Li, but now I've googled and I can tell you I would surely like the PC-A71F model. This is the case I am looking for, but unfortunately Lian-Li isn't available in Croatia. http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/flashpage/a70f&a71f/
  17. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    One of my friend has recommended this one to me: http://tech-reviews.co.uk/reviews/antec-p183-mid-tower-case/ Any experiences, thoughts on this one?
  18. I especially like this part: LOL
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  20. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    It is to wide though. I would loose a lot of space with it. I might just sell my PC as I got a pretty decent laptop from my company (Lenovo T500) I can buy port replicator for it and use it easily at home and at work.
  21. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    What do you guys think about Antec Skeleton. It looks cool and apparently it is very quiet, yet very expensive. http://www.tomshardw...on-torture-rack,2411-2.html I guess you need to have the can of compressed air for everyday use to clean this baby Reviewer also said that EMF is a minus, since it is an open case.
  22. NIM replied to a post in a topic in General Discussion
    Ok, take care mate. See you soon.
  23. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Announcements
    I have had enough of this server. I've sent a request to move to a stronger server as soon as possible, after my site was blamed again for consuming high server resources.
  24. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Thans LZR, I'll check some reviews on this one. This big fan should be quiet.
  25. NIM replied to NIM's topic in Hardware Field
    Seller who I've asked for Tagan case, said that he recommends Coolermaster Cosmos, although I don't like the look of it. Besides, it costs $400 here!