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    Re: not another new build?!!? Opinions required.

    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post
    That way can work better than the websites instructions but i tend to find the paste settles better just doing it their way, you normally get a full spread with little or no gaps anyway
    Are you refering to this?: http://www.arctic-cooling.com/downlo...mx2_retail.pdf

    It is not overally detailed....

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    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post
    Ah..a six page guide...which appears to be very detailed!

    "Initial Precautions
    • Don't put it in your mouth"

    and it is also irish proof...excellent.

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by djglenn View Post
    Ah..a six page guide...which appears to be very detailed!

    "Initial Precautions
    • Don't put it in your mouth"

    and it is also irish proof...excellent.

    Cheers
    Yeah you have to love it

    But really.. don't lol

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    Re: not another new build?!!? Opinions required.

    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post
    thats the way i used my AS5 with the Tuniq Tower

    if only i found this guide
    Last edited by barnyboot; 31-07-2008 at 08:17 AM. Reason: s/c

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    Re: not another new build?!!? Opinions required.

    Just received the parts...

    First impressions: WHAT FRIKKEN SIZE IS THIS HEATSINK! (Scythe Mine)

    Case looks like (maybe a tad taller than I imagined).

    WIll set round building it tomorrow, so will let you know how it goes (or doesnt go...)

    Fingers crossed.

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    Re: not another new build?!!? Opinions required.

    Lol well the picture I showed you on page 2 is with the scythe ninja which is bigger than the mine

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    Re: not another new build?!!? Opinions required.

    hang on a sec... can you really touch your cpu with something held to your finger by static electricity (cling film)? Isnt that a bit dangerous?

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