Corsair Labs: System Builds

Those crazy guys down in the Corsair Labs. Usually they can be found subjecting Corsair products to a frightening array of torture tests to ensure legendary Corsair reliability and performance. But in the course of those activities, they manage to come up with some pretty neat system builds, overclocking techniques and innovative ways to push system performance. Here are their latest efforts and links where you can see the system build log or discuss these builds in the Forums.

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Upgrading RAM in a Dell XPS M1330 Laptop Upgrading the RAM in a Dell/Inspiron 1520 December 2007 - Building a High-Definition HTPC Installing the Dominator modules and Fan Assembly Upgrading the RAM in an Apple/MacBook Pro Upgrading the RAM in an IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad February 2007 - Building an Affordable Gaming PC August 2006 - The CarPC Build Log March 2006 - Installing the Nautilus 500 on a K8-based platform December 2005 - Building a High Performance Gaming Box

	INSTALL A CORSAIR NAUTILUS500 LIQUID COOLING UNIT How to Do It, Why to Do It and What it Does for Your Rig The Corsair Nautilus500 Liquid Cooling Unit is one of the easiest to install because of its unique modular design and snap on connectors. But everyone likes to have someone show them the ropes. But of equal interest in this build, the Corsair Lab Guys make a good case for why you SHOULD have liquid cooling, and include lots of testing results to back it up. Build Log: Includes lots of testing Discuss this build in the Forums
	BUILDING A HIGH-DEFINITION HOME THEATER PC Get a Quiet HD-HTPC with countless hours of recording time (Take that Tivo!) Corsair's Lab Guys cover everything from why you should build this instead of just buying a DVR recorder, to picking the parts and loading the software. They'll guide you through step-by-step instructions with lots of DIY tips. Build Log: Includes detailed discussion, plus photos and screen shots Discuss this build in the Forums
	BUILD A HIGH PERFORMANCE GAMING BOX A Start-to-Finish Guide with Loads of Pictures Corsair's Lab Guys build a system from the ground up, from component selection to overclocking to Windows configuration. This isn’t going a “state of the art” system with liquid nitrogen and car batteries that requires protective eyewear and a good knowledge of spot welding and theoretical chemistry to build. This is something anybody can do with a little bit of patience and some basic knowledge. Build Log: Includes detailed discussion, plus over 200 detailed photos Discuss this build in the Forums