The Sailing Bug

Continuing with my tradition of off topic posting here, I thought I would post some notes on my new computer case and assorted goodies that I posted about recently. I have finished of transplanting everything across now and it is almost completed! (more…)

Since my last post I have received all my new computer bits and I have started playing with my new case. I have installed some of the Acoustipack sound proofing material and have put a few pictures and descriptions in the gallery. I am sure I will be adding more sound proofing and pictures in the next week or so. It is currently a work in progress though.

Also I have tried installing the Artic cooling VGA cooler but ran into a few issues! The heat sink on my current VGA card appeared to be connected by 2 push pins only. After removing the fan and push pins I was unable to actually remove the heat sink. Either it has been attached with industrial strength superglue or it has just bonded itself quite well after a year or so of use!! Despite a reasonable degree of force that saw the card bend to an almost banana shape it would not budge which is a shame as the Artic cooler is a great bit of kit and really quiet when connected to a 12v supply. Comments on how to removing it without snapping it would be gratefully received!!!