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PCI Slots and Front 3.5" Bay ... Ideas

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  • Motherboards
  • X64
  • PCI
  • Components
  • PCI Express
  • Windows 7
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October 6, 2013 2:08:41 PM

Dear Sirs,

I'm running Windows 7 64bit and I have up graded my motherboard and have ordered items for my PCI-e namely, 3.0 USB's.

I'm leaving the bigger PCI-e slot for now but I have 3 PCI slots free, so I could do with some good ideas to use them.

Also as I have two 3.5" front bays, again I could do with some ideas to use them too.

I would be highly grateful for your contributions to assist me to pick some useful gadgets.

My budget isn't massive but on the other hand I could save up for a while should someone think of something expensive.

Kind regards, Jonathan

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October 6, 2013 2:40:34 PM

It isn't ideal to fill all the PCI slots. Only install the ones that are necessary.
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October 6, 2013 2:42:53 PM

Hi, I wouldn't recommend filling all slots.
Install only the necessary stuff.
Some ideas, though: If the case has more fans than motherboard headers, you can use a fan controller ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... ).
For watching TV while working, maybe a TV tuner.
For better sound, an audio card.
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October 6, 2013 4:25:40 PM

Dear Sirs,

I have duly noted about not to use all pci's, just wanted a few ideas...

The fan control is nice but it's to big, got that size filled with DVD burner and the other with a blu-ray burner.
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