thats what I like about SPCR forums...nobody really has a clue..... Just becuase you don`t understand why something is done is no reason to call it bling...... You peps really amaze me.... Wait for the reviews to come out before trying to make sense of what is very obvious to me that you peeps know...

2 8800 cards = loud. No way around it, unless you plan on using water. Even then, the PSU will probably be running its fan at or near 12V when you stress the cards.

You are getting the S3 and not the DS3, correct?

wicked wrote:The main thing causing instability in power supplies is overheating. So yes, those heatpipes are more than just a marketing tool.

I wish you were on my debate team.

Fins are too closely spaced...

The M-Systems mSSD SATA 2GB drive should suit you, but I wouldn't know where to buy one.

The 9500 can be a great cooler but it's not a great quiet cooler. The TR Ultra-120 or Scythe Ninja would be better suited for that task.

Do you plan on overclocking? Which features of the P5W DH Deluxe do you need that other mobos don't have?

jonnyguru.com covered the 520W version, too.

Core 2 Duo is faster than the X2, so you might wanna check that out. If you OC, you can get an E6300 and Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 for about $335 after shipping, though it doesn't come with an HSF. EDIT: Oops, didn't see that you're Canadian. Core 2 duo isn't enough faster to warrant the price differenc...

Intel C2E X6800 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800 2x ATI X1950XTX Auzentech X-Purity 7.1 DTS Connect (if a multimedia PC) M-Systems mSSD SATA 2.5" 128GB Lian-Li PC-V1100 (maybe) Infrant ReadyNAS NV /w 4 500GB drives or similar NAS Swiftech Storm, MCW60x2 (or whatever's currently the bes...

accelero

I'm not a fan of fanless PSUs (no pun intended) or even semi-fanless PSUs because the internals must run hotter than those of fanned PSUs. Not good for longevity. Core 2 Duo is faster than the X2, so you might wanna check that out. If you OC, you can get an E6300 and Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 for about $...

Get a digital multi-meter and measure the voltage of the PSU's rails, then.

Why don't you replace the fan? While you're at it, inspect the capacitors to see if they're visibly going to crap.

You'll be using onboard audio for high-end music production?

I'm thinking a de-framed fan on a Velcro pad reinforced with zip ties.

That is a pretty ambitious computer for your first build. Glad you went with quality components. I can't comment on all the hardware but I'm gonna offer advice on the video card...DON"T DO SLI. It is a stupid marking ploy for you to buy two video cards when 1 faster card will be cheaper and faster....

I don't think ground cares what voltages are being sent to it.

Oh, and electrons go from neg to pos, but current goes from pos to neg.

If you take the drive out of the case and place it on your desk (try putting it on one of the long, thin sides so it stands up), what temp does it stabilize at?

Note: make sure no conductors or magnets are nearby.

What happened to the Accelero?

Anybody know what the difference is between the HD400LJ and the HD401LJ?

Wakko....it would be easier to replace the noisy fans with better units. About $12 will get you two Yate Loons at JabTech. PWM....pulse width modulation. Sounds more difficult than it is. It is a method to regulate fan voltage, without using heat-producing resistors. Basically the 12v going to a fa...

DontMakeMeEatU wrote:It's a bit too expensive.

The 520W version has 40A on the +12V rails. More than the S12-600.

How much do the Samsung HD400LJ cost? I checked Froogle and got 47 prices (widely varying, BTW). What's the problem? Froogle doesn't really cater to Aussies, right? They're about $230, which is a bit less than the same size WD drives at $275 (but with only 8mb cache as opposed to 16) Cache size isn...

How much do the Samsung HD400LJ cost?

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Yeah, the Ninja will be fine. Do you really need the HD redundancy?

Well then, get a fan controller that decreases voltage (through resistance), not one that uses PWM to decrease speed.