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fixit · 11-19-2009

hello 2beor02b

re changing batteries more often i assume the wireless keyboard and mouse would "connect" via a usb reciever hub , to save on batteries get an extended usb cable to go from your tower to the desk ,

re: getting a smaller tower this would again bring overheating issues as the smaller the area that the heat has to dissipate and move or be moved will generate heat retention as opposed to a larger tower the air can move around and be moved more freely ,(big radiator in a big room,it gets warm : big radiator in a small room : it gets a lot hotter quicker)

re : hdd size if its just the op system and exe's on the internal then you wouldnt need a great hdd , but if the 1.5 tb external was to be left in an "on"state 24/7 and always accessible i again would have reservations on temperature stabillity (i personally would have an internal drive so the system can cool it and manage temperatures by fan control

regards
fixit

fixit · 11-19-2009

Originally Posted by ilyabyk83

I have a close question to this topic: I have an 840W PSU installed in my machine. How much energy does that sucker eat?? It sure does produce heat though!!

hello ilyabyk83

please make your own posting on the forum and someone will be sure to help you out , various questions from different people can make the original post difficult to manage

fixit

2beor02b · 11-19-2009

OK, I think that, with your help, I'm there now.

With the rigorous use I'm going to give this system then it's got to be a tower, I'll just have to adapt my space to suit. Seen a built unit on eBay that seems to have what I want and the Company selling it will tweak it to raise the spec where necessary.

So :-

400w Black case with space for two extra fans
10.4 Ghz Quad Core CPU (4 x 2.6 Ghz Amd Athlon II 620 AM3)
1.0 Tb Internal HDD
4 GB Ram
Windows XP Professional
Hardware Monitor with CPU and Chassis Temp Sensor
CPU and Chassis Fan Tachometers

There is also, apparently a remote boot from HDD standby power down. If it actually does this then I shall be as happy as a man with two things I can't mention.

with a 27" Monitor and a 1.5 Tb Seagate it's going to be a bit of a monster. I'll let you know when I'll be powering it up for the first time so you can hang your head out the window and listen

Think you can draw a line under this one now and call it closed.

Thanks again to you and Sir Trews for your help.

Geoff Thomas

fixit · 11-19-2009

hello geoff

that sounds a good system although the gfx card isnt mentioned, should you get a reasonable quality one i personally would think about a larger psu especialy if you require extra fans at some point

glad we were able to help you out here at pchf and we look forward to seeing you around the forum again soon .

marked as answered

regards
fixit

11-19-2009	#8
fixit Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,330 PC Experience: experienced and always learning	Re: Specification advice - new laptop user hello 2beor02b re changing batteries more often i assume the wireless keyboard and mouse would "connect" via a usb reciever hub , to save on batteries get an extended usb cable to go from your tower to the desk , re: getting a smaller tower this would again bring overheating issues as the smaller the area that the heat has to dissipate and move or be moved will generate heat retention as opposed to a larger tower the air can move around and be moved more freely ,(big radiator in a big room,it gets warm : big radiator in a small room : it gets a lot hotter quicker) re : hdd size if its just the op system and exe's on the internal then you wouldnt need a great hdd , but if the 1.5 tb external was to be left in an "on"state 24/7 and always accessible i again would have reservations on temperature stabillity (i personally would have an internal drive so the system can cool it and manage temperatures by fan control regards fixit __________________ can we ...fixit . . . . "i'll try my best" speedfan pc wizard recuva prework

11-19-2009	#9
fixit Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,330 PC Experience: experienced and always learning	Re: Specification advice - new laptop user Originally Posted by ilyabyk83 I have a close question to this topic: I have an 840W PSU installed in my machine. How much energy does that sucker eat?? It sure does produce heat though!! hello ilyabyk83 please make your own posting on the forum and someone will be sure to help you out , various questions from different people can make the original post difficult to manage fixit __________________ can we ...fixit . . . . "i'll try my best" speedfan pc wizard recuva prework

11-19-2009	#10
2beor02b Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 24 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Specification advice - new laptop user OK, I think that, with your help, I'm there now. With the rigorous use I'm going to give this system then it's got to be a tower, I'll just have to adapt my space to suit. Seen a built unit on eBay that seems to have what I want and the Company selling it will tweak it to raise the spec where necessary. So :- 400w Black case with space for two extra fans 10.4 Ghz Quad Core CPU (4 x 2.6 Ghz Amd Athlon II 620 AM3) 1.0 Tb Internal HDD 4 GB Ram Windows XP Professional Hardware Monitor with CPU and Chassis Temp Sensor CPU and Chassis Fan Tachometers There is also, apparently a remote boot from HDD standby power down. If it actually does this then I shall be as happy as a man with two things I can't mention. with a 27" Monitor and a 1.5 Tb Seagate it's going to be a bit of a monster. I'll let you know when I'll be powering it up for the first time so you can hang your head out the window and listen Think you can draw a line under this one now and call it closed. Thanks again to you and Sir Trews for your help. Geoff Thomas

11-19-2009	#11
fixit Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,330 PC Experience: experienced and always learning	Re: Specification advice - new laptop user hello geoff that sounds a good system although the gfx card isnt mentioned, should you get a reasonable quality one i personally would think about a larger psu especialy if you require extra fans at some point glad we were able to help you out here at pchf and we look forward to seeing you around the forum again soon . marked as answered regards fixit __________________ can we ...fixit . . . . "i'll try my best" speedfan pc wizard recuva prework

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