As with any computer enthusiast, I like to push my hardware to its limits. Over clocking allows me to get the most from my hardware. As you know in order to achieve the best over clock possible, it is often necessary to increase the voltage. Unfortunately, the byproduct of this added voltage is excess heat. 

 I had pushed my 6800nu to it's limit due to heat. So I picked up a new water block to take over where the stock cooler was falling short. This cooled the GPU but did nothing for the video ram. So now I was looking for a solution to this new problem.

This is why I bought the  Akust Ramsink VI BGA ram sinks.

I have had a chance to get my hands on two contrasting PSU's. Astec's custom built TEC power unit. Looks pretty solid. Full of UCC/NCC and Nichion caps.

And then this crapola of a unit, which needs some recapping done to it.
Guess which unit we have here?

See more pics and read more in the forums!

Custom Epoxy shapes

Ever wanted to build a custom ice-themed case like this, but just couldn't quite figure out how to make the little bits of plastic that would really set it off?

If so, read on and learn a way to make the little bobs and nubbins that will transform that ho-hum case mod into something that will really turn heads!

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TechPowerUp! have taken a good look at this rather powerful PSU - the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 750 watt unit.

It's a smart looking brushed metal box which packs plenty of power, but with minimal noise output. Sound level is reported as 43dbA at a distance of 10cm (4 inches).

Read the review here.

photo courtesy of TechPowerUp!

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