Pablo's Thread of ignorance

[Pableazy]

Sorry for being such a dumbass about computers, but if i don't ask i'll never know. I will continue to keep posting in this thread as a usually don't have much time on the computer due to some difficulties. ANYWAYS I live in Ontario, Canada and was wondering a couple of things before I start fiddling around with my computer.

- I need a good place to shop for computer mod based products. Somewhere were they got some really nice PC coolers and possibly some supplies to begin modding myself.

- Some possible good reading ( doesn't matter if it's 15 pages of text, I don't mind i just wanna learn. ) on modding.

- To keep in mind that I live in Canada so no American-only sites. ( at least for purchasing )


The only reason I ask about supplies is that my father isn't a "handy man" so all we really have are a few necessities


So yea, i forgot about half the stuff I wanted to write but you get the general idea. I'll continue looking around the forum for guides etc.

Pablo

[SgtM]

Welcome. For mod reading, check out Paul Capello's (CrimsonSky) book (he owns the joint).

http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Guide-Extreme-Mods/dp/0789731924/sr=1-1/qid=1169612903/ref=sr_1_1/105-4236649-9419640?ie=UTF8&s=books

[DaveW]

Also check out Aero's Guides to modding, which are a great place to start. After that, head over to the worklogs, it's the fastest way to learn.

-Dave

[slytherock]

For computers parts, look for:
ncix.com (http://www.ncix.com)
vibecomputers.com (http://www.vibecomputers.com)
microbytes.com (http://www.microbytes.com)
bigfootcomputers.com (http://www.bigfootcomputers.com)
mutepc.com (http://www.mutepc.com)
tigerdirect.ca (http://www.tigerdirect.ca)

My first choice is NCIX, but Bigfoot as a lot of interesting modding components. Microbytes, is not bad (there's one in Ontario) Vibe has good prices. And mute...well... they had better days. And tigerdirect: they have lot of stocks, but prices are high and they have only common parts...

[Pableazy]

Thanks everyone with the input! I might be buying a fairly stock case then remodeling it in the way that i choose. I was also thinking of buying the mag but wasn't completely sure it would be a great idea.

I've already read up on one the guides posted on this forum about plexi and about tools so yea i'm getting on track ;P.

Also i already sorta have an idea for a computer. And this problem has always hit me dead on. Most mods are in blue :/ i want something ( or somewhere ) i can get parts ( Liquid coolant, wire looms ) in red. If these are possible to simply make/purchase please let me know as I like red alot over the standard blue and green is neutral to me :)



_ and also looking for good cooling that is possibly interior? Like a drive bay.

[slytherock]

A I said, BigFoot have some interesting stuff ;) (http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=6280&Category_Code=510.5)

And NCIX too :) (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=1165&subminorcatid=166)

[Pableazy]

Ok another stupid question ( they'll keep coming haha ) I have thinking of getting Zalman water blocks but in the description


*This VGA water block is a component for water cooling systems for CPUs and cannot be used independently. It must be used with a water cooling system such as ZALMAN's Reserator 1 Water Cooling System.

Does this mean that I can't use for example a reservoir of a different company? I was planning on getting WB's from Zalman but using an internal reservoir. If this doesn't work I'll be a bit disappointed.

[dgrmkrp]

no :) they mean you have to use some form of water cooling, as the water-block itself can't cool the cpu or any other part by itself.. to put it differently, you have to be water cooling :) as long as you have a water loop and the right adapters (or same tubing size), you can use it :)

[Pableazy]

Ok thanks alot :p glad you guys are even putting up with me :/