First Build Woes

Boldyin said:
Ok just had a reply via web note.....

Please return this to us via Royal Mail, we can re emburse you for any postage costs if it is sent as a standard parcel to us.

So a result it seems, looks like it will be a royal mail special next day, should i wrap the mobo box in something for protection? it only came in a bag(which i tore apart like a child who's desperate get to his sweeties:D
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Note the "standard parcel" bit, sounds like they won't refund special delivery. Be careful with the postal insurance when you send it via standard parcels though.
 
Yes, at the post office ask for "standard parcels" delivery not special delivery and make sure you get proof of posting (just in case it gets lost in the post or OCuk don't receive it). If you want to make sure it's fully insured there's an option with Standard Parcels post to insure items up to £100 value for an extra £1 I believe.
 
Looks like it's standard parcels with an extra quid on top for insurance for me then. Dont want to cause any fuss with special delivery so i'll just do as requested and send it standard parcels, i mean it's only natural that OcUK wouldn't be in as much of a rush to take it back if it's going to cost them more money.

besides....i have no case :D..................:(
 
Ps.... Thanks for all your help and advice folks, When i get all my bits i will do a little build log(with pics) if anyones interested.

Thanks again:)

Just realised i need some braided cables:D
 
Of course, and dont forget a good photo of the ram/cooler fitted so we can get an idea of clearance, a side on one would be sweet.

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Will do my best with the pics chaps I'm familiar with the macro button although i aint no David Bailey, unlike Stulid:p

Stulid is that the Akasa Venom cooler? What was your application method with TIM for this badboy?
 
it sure is, used the white stuff provided, used under half the sachet, and put my finger into a plastic bag corner and carefully spread over the cpu. sorted.
 
Yeah i have been reading that thread, your a good sport mate thats for sure,the closest thing i've got to technical help here is the cashiers at the off licence:D
 
People still buy AS5? MX-2 is where its at. ;)

The damage that your NZXT received in transit is one of the prime reasons why I hate plastic cases.
 
Vinni3 @H|H said:
People still buy AS5? MX-2 is where its at. ;)
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Yeah im a complete noob, The AS5 was right there on the face page when i went to buy so i read the reviews and there was some happy customers and i thought, well why not...

The case was in a real bad condition, to me it looks like it had happened at the factory where these things are produced, because all the packaging was in fine condition, it was only when i took the white wrap off i noticed it had a shark fin sticking out the front of it:p
 
Just out of curiosity, is there a particular method for applying AS5 to My Akasa Venom, or should i just go with the small pea sized blob on the CPU?

I only ask because of the direct contact with the heat pipes on these things.

Thanks;)
 
thats bad mate the case looks awfull:( but im sure they will sort it for you ..
as concerning the RMA process i found it to be exellent and the fellas are very helpfull in deed.. goo luck i hope you get your build sorted soon...
 
Thanks matey, i just hate having the majority of the parts in front of me and cant get cracking on.:(

Waited long enough for Sandybridge release before i bought so a few more days wont hurt:)
 
Boldyin said:
Just out of curiosity, is there a particular method for applying AS5 to My Akasa Venom, or should i just go with the small pea sized blob on the CPU?

I only ask because of the direct contact with the heat pipes on these things.

Thanks;)
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The pea method should be just fine. AS5 is quite thick though so you might want to load up some benchmarks to get it flowing.
 
Boldyin said:
:D Only to soften the TIM?, or because people are Benchmark Bonkers?:D

Thanks Vinni3, appreciate it fella;)
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If I remember correctly, it has bee said that AS5 requires 'burn in' ie. running the CPU at high heat to soften it up and allow it to flow in to all the microscopic cracks on the IHS of the CPU.

'Due to the unique shape and sizes of the particles in Arctic Silver 5's conductive matrix, it will take a up to 200 hours and several thermal cycles to achieve maximum particle to particle thermal conduction and for the heatsink to CPU interface to reach maximum conductivity. (This period will be longer in a system without a fan on the heatsink or with a low speed fan on the heatsink.) On systems measuring actual internal core temperatures via the CPU's internal diode, the measured temperature will often drop 2C to 5C over this "break-in" period. This break-in will occur during the normal use of the computer as long as the computer is turned off from time to time and the interface is allowed to cool to room temperature. Once the break-in is complete, the computer can be left on if desired.'

http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm

EDIT: I've just realised this is my 1,000th post! :D
 
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