Fixing my desktop.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc There is no reason you have to get the same case, any standard ATX case will work fine. Get one you like. A new case will come with fans. I'd go a bit stronger on a video card so gamers won't just reject the system. Here would be my personal choices for a case, video card, and CPU cooler: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card ( 11202-00-20G) - Newegg.com COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ - Newegg.com

Thank you

[karapet]

Originally Posted by DOS_equis That stuff looks good enough to send it down the road and let someone else deal with it or enjoy it. The case fan just needs to be replaced and a basic 120mm fan is pretty cheap so you should add it to the pcpartpicker list. It will just exhaust the warm case air out of the back instead of cooling the radiator that you are going to throw away. You could even get a stock intel heatsink from ebay for next to nothing instead of an aftermarket one. DOS equis

Would this do it? Intel Stock Heat Sink | eBay

[glc]

Probably not, that doesn't look like it's for Socket 1366. This one is:

New Intel LGA1366 Core i7 Fan Heatsink Combo Heat Sink LGA 1366 E29477 002 | eBay

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc Probably not, that doesn't look like it's for Socket 1366. This one is: New Intel LGA1366 Core i7 Fan Heatsink Combo Heat Sink LGA 1366 E29477 002 | eBay

This one is 10 buck cheaper, I think this one is just screaming "buy me".

[glc]

Yeah, you don't really need a Hyper 212 but it may impress a buyer who may want to try overclocking.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc Yeah, you don't really need a Hyper 212 but it may impress a buyer who may want to try overclocking.

Can I overclock this one myself or the PSU might fail?

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc Yeah, you don't really need a Hyper 212 but it may impress a buyer who may want to try overclocking.

Sorry for being annoying, but why can't I keep existing liquid cooled fan?

[glc]

I would not recommend you overclock it, I would recommend you get rid of it as soon as you can, and I wouldn't take a chance with that liquid cooler after all that damage. The build I recommended in your other thread will handily outperform this computer, even without overclocking.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc I would not recommend you overclock it, I would recommend you get rid of it as soon as you can, and I wouldn't take a chance with that liquid cooler after all that damage. The build I recommended in your other thread will handily outperform this computer, even without overclocking.

I see , ok.

[DOS_equis]

Originally Posted by karapet Sorry for being annoying, but why can't I keep existing liquid cooled fan?

IMO, the AIO water cooling setup could be damaged enough to not show up for a short period of time. If it is then it could spring a leak and ruin some of the components in the case, namely the mobo and or the video card. Plus another thing is the loose wire from the cooling fan that you can't figure out where it went. I can't see where it would have plugged in either based on the pictures. Normally they are on a 3pin or 4pin fan plug, which would get connected to the pump assy, another fan header on the mobo, or a fan controller. It kinda looks like it it was connected close to where you saw it laying since it's under a zip tie on another cable. I'm thinking it was wired in directly to the heatsink/ pump but without knowing who makes it or a model number it's hard to determine how it was supposed to be hooked up. It would be easier to omit the water cooler and get a stocker since you plan on selling it. No reason to make it better for someone else except for marketability purposes. You also have to consider a return on that thing too if the water cooler were to spring a leak the day after the new owner took possession of it. Then you would have to deal with that headache on top of everything else. Better to cut loose any unknowns and go from there.


DOS equis

[karapet]

Originally Posted by DOS_equis IMO, the AIO water cooling setup could be damaged enough to not show up for a short period of time. If it is then it could spring a leak and ruin some of the components in the case, namely the mobo and or the video card. Plus another thing is the loose wire from the cooling fan that you can't figure out where it went. I can't see where it would have plugged in either based on the pictures. Normally they are on a 3pin or 4pin fan plug, which would get connected to the pump assy, another fan header on the mobo, or a fan controller. It kinda looks like it it was connected close to where you saw it laying since it's under a zip tie on another cable. I'm thinking it was wired in directly to the heatsink/ pump but without knowing who makes it or a model number it's hard to determine how it was supposed to be hooked up. It would be easier to omit the water cooler and get a stocker since you plan on selling it. No reason to make it better for someone else except for marketability purposes. You also have to consider a return on that thing too if the water cooler were to spring a leak the day after the new owner took possession of it. Then you would have to deal with that headache on top of everything else. Better to cut loose any unknowns and go from there. DOS equis

Thanks, that is what I thought .

[karapet]

Hey GLC,

I am reassembling the whole system in new case. I have also got a OEM INTEL stock cooler. Now, do I need to apply thermal compound (I don't have it) or just install the fan on top of the cpu?

[glc]

If the heatsink surface doesn't have a patch of compound on it, you need to get some. You may be able to scrape the compound off the water block and the top of the CPU to reuse it if you absolutely have to.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc If the heatsink surface doesn't have a patch of compound on it, you need to get some. You may be able to scrape the compound off the water block and the top of the CPU to reuse it if you absolutely have to.

Thanks, that's what I did. Sunday I will list it on eBay. After it's sold, I will bring up my post of "New Build".

[karapet]

OK,

It seems like it's all ready to on the market .
The only one thing bothers me is that power cable 8 pinner can't reach all the way around the GPU, so it's stupid looking (look at the picture please). Is there a trick how to hide it?

Thank you

[glc]

Get an extension.

KINGWIN Model PCI-02 - Newegg.com

[karapet]

for some reason, when i plug in my mic/headphones to the jacks on top, they don't work. I know that I plugged audio cables from the case to the JAUD1

[glc]

If you don't have the motherboard manual, download it - and verify the correct header. There are 2 different ways of doing it - HD Audio and Legacy AC97 - what is set in the bios must match how you cable it.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc If you don't have the motherboard manual, download it - and verify the correct header. There are 2 different ways of doing it - HD Audio and Legacy AC97 - what is set in the bios must match how you cable it.

So, I do have manual, but can you guide me? I don't know what is AC(& and where it would be or HD Audio

[glc]

There are 2 different settings in the bios for sound - HD Audio and AC97. HD Audio is preferred. There are also 2 different ways to wire the front panel, some cases have 2 different connectors labeled as such. Some motherboards have 2 separate headers, one for each. Other boards have 2 different ways to connect a single header.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc There are 2 different settings in the bios for sound - HD Audio and AC97. HD Audio is preferred. There are also 2 different ways to wire the front panel, some cases have 2 different connectors labeled as such. Some motherboards have 2 separate headers, one for each. Other boards have 2 different ways to connect a single header.

I have a single connector "audio" from the case and it seems like only one header JAUD1

[glc]

There may be a jumper or multiple headers on the audio panel itself in the case.

Do you have sound at the rear panel jacks?

[DOS_equis]

Originally Posted by karapet OK, It seems like it's all ready to on the market . The only one thing bothers me is that power cable 8 pinner can't reach all the way around the GPU, so it's stupid looking (look at the picture please). Is there a trick how to hide it? Thank you

You can route it under the GPU card. Right near the slot bracket and between that and the card slot is a cut out area that is just the right size for that cable. You have to pull the card(s) up and out of the way somewhat to get the connector under it. Whatever you do be gentle in this area so you don't accidentally snag something on the cable sleeving. Then you will have plenty of length to get to the EPS socket. You can just tuck the rest of the excess behind the PSU if needed.

DOS equis

[karapet]

Originally Posted by glc There may be a jumper or multiple headers on the audio panel itself in the case. Do you have sound at the rear panel jacks?

Yes I do, that is how I hooked my speakers from the monitor.

[karapet]

Originally Posted by DOS_equis You can route it under the GPU card. Right near the slot bracket and between that and the card slot is a cut out area that is just the right size for that cable. You have to pull the card(s) up and out of the way somewhat to get the connector under it. Whatever you do be gentle in this area so you don't accidentally snag something on the cable sleeving. Then you will have plenty of length to get to the EPS socket. You can just tuck the rest of the excess behind the PSU if needed. DOS equis

I used extension that I have purchased with recommendations fron GLC.

Thank you anyway.