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  1. Shaytanya

    Advice USB C front port Dan A4.1

    Hi all - I have recently completed a Dan A 4.1 (high spec) build. I receive the “USB device over current status detected” error if I try to plug in the front USB-C connector into the Mobo. If I do not plug this in, there is no error message - has anyone else experienced this problem / has a...
  2. K

    Log Planning to move to SFF, need help with case decision.

    Hello! Finally decided to slowly make the move to an SFF build instead of buying a laptop in addition to my PC. The PC is mostly used at home, but also needs to be able to be taken to work/university in a backpack. As such I thought a small console-shaped case would be best for transporting in a...
  3. R

    Dual 120, layered?

    Evening folks, has anyone ever tried to use two 120mm radiators layered, with a fan in between, so effectively get 240mm worth of radiator? What I'm visioning is using two crossflow radiators, and put them in series (input into the first rad from res, output from first into input of the second...
  4. F

    Build advice in a Silverstone FTZ01B-E - picked parts vs cooling and silence potential

    Hi Everyone. First I wanted to make a small introduction of what I would like to achieve and why. My current PC is a thing from the past, build way over a decade ago. I think my mobile phone is stronger... Even though the PC is a bit too loud, to big etc. it kinda worked. I am a casual gamer...
  5. Th3 Duck

    Ncase M1 v5 built help

    Hello (sorry if this is in the wrong place or done wrong , first post .) I recently bought a m1 and am in the process of transferring the content of my old htpc/lan build into this + my main rigs graphics card (asus 1070 strix) and ram(hyperX 2x16GB). After the week these will go back to the...
  6. LeChuck81

    NAS build?

    I'm evaluating a NAS. Main use will be providing DVD/BD/UHD (when it will eventually be possible) rips to the house. No transcoding, pure, raw, delivery. I wonder if I should go with some basic Synology or build a cheap one. Things I'm looking at: - Raid 0; - Easy to use interface; - Silence...
  7. FizzyXzzY

    Looking for advice on modding an Alienware x51

    Hello everyone and thanks for taking your time to read this, I'm looking into upgrading my old X51 due to it's aging specs and already sub-tier 1080p performance. I've already gutted the parts from the pc to make a pc for my family member, so I can't re-use them (except for the powerboard and...