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Yeah, that's what I said and thought, until I got one that managed to blow air into the machine, even though the fans were supposed to suck it out... PSU aren't the most perfect boxes for airflow, especially the bigger 600W+ PSUs... And if you're not careful, it will make the machine slower... It's not like it manages to overheat the components, but it's noticable.
I took the PSU out of the case, and it saved me some 12 degrees celcius inside the case (with absolutely no fans in sight).

I have a hard time believing the PSU causes a 12c heat increase. At worst, my rig has a case temp. maybe 6c over room temp. while playing a game; normally it's 3c over room temp. Even if I removed the PSU, it's still not going to be room temp, since all the other components create heat as well. PSU maybe contributes 1-3c (depending on PSU fan set-up) to overall case temp..

I used to always buy my computers, but as of late they all seem like utter rip-offs, so I build my own. Not being a cheapskate or anything, I really like working on computers, the savings is just a big benefit.

My last two computers have been self-built, the first one had a 3ghz P4 and an ATI AIW 9800PRO. The one I'm using now has an AMD Athlong 64 3500+ @ 2.47ghz, 1gb g.skill pc3200, and an ATI AIW X800XT. All designed to be overclocked, now if I could just work out how to increase my overclock some more.

I'm quite into the style aspect of my computer as well, most computers you get buy retail are just too ugly, and often poorly-build using cheaper parts.

Anyway, now onto some pics of my supposedly beastly rig.

They have credits disabled now. Not that they were of any use to begin with.

I can't see any problem with the TC at all, even on the FZ50. I keep it set to allow 10% wheelspin, it only kicked in just before I would have spun. I was getting into these wild angles and it wasn't getting in my way, just keeping me from spinning.

As far as F1 goes, I seriously doubt even the top drivers could control their cars without the TC, they pretty much have the same reaction times everyone else has, so they wouldn't be able to stop it spinning in time. If TC is what LFS needs to realistically simulate F1, then so be it, as long as it's adjustable I don't care.

I had the problem where 5.12 and 5.13 generally didn't perform as well as the latest 6.1, big performance loss. Updating to 6.1 helps quite a lot.

rofl @ yozzer

I have a DFP and Act-Labs pedals with the clutch, so I usually keep autoclutch off, my method is lift, clutch, shift, back on the loud pedal. Sometimes if I feel lazy I'll turn the autoclutch on and just lift a bit between shifts.

Most people I think just use the paddles on their steering wheels, so there isn't a whole to explain about shifting.

Looks like I'll be joining the almost-20 crowd too, I'll be 20 on December 7th. I don't really look my age at all, most people think I'm 15/16 or possibly 17, again cos I don't like face hair or looking messy.

Not that I mind looking a bit young, it'll be a good when I'm 50 and no-one can guess I'm that old.

Last edited by SHIFT_, Tue 1 Nov 2005, 23:33.

I found 0.1N at BHMS...
http://www.bhmotorsports.com/download/344

A64 3500+ Venice (stock speed) (cooled by XP-90C w/92mm TT LED fan)
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum
1gb PC3200 PDP Sys (Patriot) RAM
ATI AIW 9800 PRO
SB Audigy2ZS
200gb WD SATA HD
480W TT Butterfly PSU
LiteON SOHW 1693S
TT Hardcano 13
TT Tsunami Dream (black/window)
Panaflo case fans all round

Pretty decent rig all round, want to upgrade the videocard later this year. I really like the looks and cooling of my case, excellent for when I want to start OC'ing.

Thanks for your time doing this. Makes it a lot easier for people to try different setups to match their driving style.

I just sort of hold on tight and pray for the best... Not exactly sure how to describe it, I hold the wheel at 3 and 9 and use hand over hand if needed. The DFP is small and too strong for its size in most cases.