Hi All, I'd just like to apologize for a lack of updates and lack of responses for some comments people have been leaving here! I've have since graduated from college and currently work full time as a software developer so I no longer have much free time. It also seems that I have lost access to the Pier78.ga domain so I'll figure something out once I have time....

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So recently I posted about my H55 failing. I have since swapped out the cooler with a Phantek PH-TC14PE, and now my 2500K temperatures are back to normal. woo PH-TC14PE Box The cooler was a lot larger than I had imagined. It pretty took space from the entire box. Specifications on the box. Well I'm going to open my case, might as well clean out the dust filters,...

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So recently I started noticing that my Corsair H55 was occasionally making gurgling noises or I guess "water movement noises".  There are no grinding noises indicating a failing pump. The fans are spinning at the proper RPM's and the pump is connected to a working power source. I have been been experiencing issues with hard lock ups (which typically indicate unstable OC's on the processor) so I ended up lowering...

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So I've always wanted a mechanical keyboard with blank keys. Unfortunately CoolerMaster does not sell one. I have a CM Storm QuickFire Rapid that I had purchased off Amazon a while back (2 years+). It is 10-key less and has amazing durability (still up and running after two years) and feels like its indestructible.  Final Product A couple of months ago I had purchased Plastic White Blank PBT Keycaps...

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