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Thanks Dave the ATI option sounds particularly good. I think as every one mentioned its best to get it built so I guess I would do the buying and have one of the shops build it but are they any good at it?

There was only 1/3 of us responding that suggested you get someone else to build it.

Seriously, if you can handle a Phillips head screwdriver you can put your own machine together. You line the motherboard inside the case and note where the standoffs are. Take it back out and install the hexagonal brass standoffs (assuming your case does not have pressed standoffs). You put the motherboard back in and check that every mounting hole has a standoff under it. You screw it down. Install the processor (loosen the arm on the socket, lift the retainer, put the cpu and reverse the previous two steps), being careful to set it in straight, because you could bend a pin if you do not. That's actually the 'hardest' part. If using the stock heatsink included with the processor, remove the blue film, line it up and install. If using an aftermarket heatsink install a dab of the paste and let the clamping of the processor spread it for you.

Connect the fan lead to the "CPUFAN" on the motherboard. Install the memory modules; they are keyed so they can only go in one way. You will have to look at the motherboard manual to see which slot colour gets installed first. Install your hdd/ssd/dvd drives in the correct holes. Try and put them as far to the top or bottom to maximise airflow. Hook up the SATA cables from the back of the drive(s) to the motherboard. Once again reference the manual to see what ports to use. You'll want to use the SATA Gb/s ports for your SSD. Install your video card; usually in the top most slot it will fit. Connecting the front panel of your case used to be a pain, but a lot of Asus motherboards now ship with a connector that you can hook up the leads to and the connector then goes onto the motherboard. If not....consult the manual. Any case fans can be connected to open fan headers on your motherboard.

Only thing left is to slip the power supply in and connect the cables. I like going for the small cables first. The video card will have at least one 6 pin that needs connected. It could have 2x 6 pins or if you go top of the line 2x 8 pins. Your drives are connected next. They're flat rectangular plugs. Lastly you have motherboard power. You're going to put the big 24 pin in the correct slot and then any 4 pin (square) or 8 pin that should be near the CPU socket. Attempt to manage the wiring to not impede the airflow.

Fire it up and go into the bios. Usually that's "delete" or a function key "F1,F2, etc). Change your boot priority to make sure that your DVD is looked at first. Save and install Windows. You're done except for going back in and changing your boot priority to your hdd so that your start up times are faster.

thanks Ubon I did just that.

Not sure if Im in the right forum.

Thanks Dave the ATI option sounds particularly good. I think as every one mentioned its best to get it built so I guess I would do the buying and have one of the shops build it but are they any good at it?

wont let me edit

thanks for the replies. Will have a look in detail over the next few days im currently back in OZ so not connected as often, I forgot to mention I bought a Benq 631st 1024x748 short throw projector and I cant begin to explain the wow factor! 6 feet throw fills 110' and crystal clear bringing a new dimension to the simulator

What is the most important factor? I will be adding and building a cockpit with several extra smaller screens plus hard ware ,throttles rudders etc. The Sim its self needs a lot of power at the higher settings regarding frame rates and lot of the gamers have water cooled set ups.

thanks for the replies. Will have a look in detail over the next few days im currently back in OZ so not connected as often

No if or buts, just the best possible gaming PC either built or out of the box to be used for flight simulator such as FSX but particularly the A10 warthog.

yes there is a ton of info out there but I would like to keep it specific to Pantip since there are quite a few places that could build the PC with supplied parts. I dont know if that would be much cheaper than the out of the box stuff

Anyone have any thoughts or experience to share? the only limit being price $1500 tops..

sorry about the delay in replying. I was able to sort out all my problems which a lot were to do with memory on c which was full.

what i did

from the start menu I allocated all of free disk space on D to its own partition

then using an external programe was able to allocate the free space to C in one click

good stuff

Driving me nuts, All of sudden I cant open just about any type of download. Im running windows 7

Any suggestions?

I think its necessary for Thailand to move forward in the long term just like the Elephants are now banned from BKK .

sooner or later the soi dogs will all be cleaned up.

No

A bit of a divided issue. Im in the no camp. I have never used a lawyer and actually signed a power of attorney last time and they did all of the running around for me, I just turned up to pay and get my keys.

Supply and Demand Skippy

Its logical. The flip side is unaffected land will increase in value

There will be a rush on flood proof Condominiums in Bangkok as buyers seek protection from any further disasters.

"Did it flood here" will be something real estate agents will need to get used to hearing in the future.

Villa has some choices like that. The best brand from the US, organic peanuts, all peanuts is almost 400 baht though!

!2 bucks for a bowl of grinded peanuts

Must be a good demand or they wouldn't import it

This place is nice and a 20bht trip from Pattaya. Plenty of accommodation , great seafood however no night life but best to save that for Pattaya

http://kohlarn.com/

Yes.

yes

That is why not drinking Beer has no effect on Gout. A Breathalyzer measures Acetic Acid Vapours on the Breath not Alcohol. That's why many say, I've stopped the Beer and the Gout seems worse.Lack of Acetic Acid provided via Beer.If you go to a Chinese Herbalist, there is a Green Leaf that works wonders.They know what you want, and no Chemicals to upset your intestines.

Beer is low on the list. Following the low purine diet has worked for me and I have had gout all my life.

http://www.acumedico.com/purine.htm

I must say that I am quite perplexed as why the ownership or non-ownership of condos in BKK is such a hot issue.

For those of us who own, hey, we're happy.

We aren't trying to push ownership down anyone's throat....so why is it that those who don't own see us as such an issue?

I am very pleased that the non owners are so very concerned that we, the owners, may lose money or that our investments may not be sound (according to "experts"). Thank-you for that.

At the end of the day, its OUR decision to own and yours not to own.

Simple.

My view hasn't changed about BKK because of the flooding. I still love it and enjoy iiving here.

People are annoyed That the Condo market hasnt crashed. Why is it every where else in the west crashed in 2008 but Thailand hasnt?

The number 1 reason is simple NO SUBPRIME exposure! so its not going to happen.

Its ironic but a good mate of mine has been waiting 7 years for the Baht and the Condo market to implode and was a keen buyer however he got frustrated and parked his money in a second condo in the USA and rents here but wouldn't you know it, USA market crashed big time, he is screwed.

BKK is a vibrant exciting city and Im not going anywhere and enjoy being my own boss a luxury renters will never get.

Maybe a silver lining for those of us retired in the Land of Smiles and opining the days of 45-65 Baht/USD...

Any opinions?...

why only 65 Baht?

stop teasing

I lived in Vietnam for over 10 years, and while it is no secret that the Communist authorities in VN are soulless, brutal thugs, they would never have permitted a flood situation to descend into such an absurd public farce as we are seeing here.

First, they would have mobilised the entire armed forces.

Second, they would have declared martial law, so that, for example, any hobbledehoy who started messing around with flood defences could be shot on the spot for endangering national security

Third, if necessary, they would have blasted huge deep channels to divert water away from industrial areas, airports, urban areas and so on, and into agricultural areas occupied by peasants, blowing up a Catholic church or two if they happened to be in the way.

Fourth, they would have called loudly for, and instantly accepted any foreign help going -- cash preferred, but helicopters and boats would do.

Fifth, they would only screen nightly programs showing solidarity, unity, victory in the national struggle and the mutual love between people and Party. No bickering between officials whatsoever, and no interviewing whinging locals.

Bottom line -- what kind of country do you want to live in?

If what you say is true, then I'd opt for Thailand.

Is this a trick question

TRANSPARENCY of the government, any government is about the same as this sweater.

The other way around I think. This government is about as transparent as a sheet of lead.

Doesn't matter, more Heidi Klum... it'll stimulate more lead.

Kind of makes the average Isaan hooker look like a............................... .... enough said....

sighhhhhh..

khaan

okay big fella, enlighten us on your "rent in Bangkok but invest internationally" strategy.

What is your portfolio ?

Dig a big ditch

Try saying that 10 times holding your breath.

thanks now i cant stop sayin it.

great thread!

yelling "Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi" at the top of your lungs,with a Singha singlet on and clutching a long neck of beer in your hand, whilst staggering down Bangla road, is not funny or patriotic, it is downright embbarrasing

but very common :lol:

Yes unfortunately , especially when the singlet ends up in the other hand. What is it that drives males to remove cloths publicly when drunk?