I just hope Zalman would release one of these for the HD4870:
http://www.zalman.co.kr/ENG/product/Pro ... sp?idx=189

That would most likely solve the VRM issues and would offer a lot better memory cooling too. And would me more trustworthy than just sticker mounted cooling for VRMs...

Some 32-bit server versions support more than 4GB of RAM (some up to 64GB). While this is true, there are still severe limitations to what programs you can run, and which ones can make use of the full memory space (they have to be compiled with special options). That's true, but Virtual Server 2005...

peerke wrote:With 8 Gig of memory do you need to use 64 bit OS?

The OS is 32-bit. I don't have a license for 64-bit Server 2003.

Some 32-bit server versions support more than 4GB of RAM (some up to 64GB).

Installed a bit more RAM to suit the current level of load the setup is experiencing. I hope you don't mind me asking, but is that Virtual Server 2005? And is this more a server instead of just a workstation? I guess you're running Windows Server 2003. Yes, you are right, it is Virtual Server 2005 ...

Installed a bit more RAM to suit the current level of load the setup is experiencing. There is also a drawback in the load as the setup is also experiencing quite a bit of heat now very often, so I raised the case fan rpms a bit. The front intake fan is at 900rpm now, exhaust fans at 800rpm and CPU ...

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I think that mobo manufacturers did not receive guidance on the effects of newer hotter components on PCB longevity until AMD and NVIDIA forced the issue. Good for them because 125W+ CPUs are here to stay for at least the next few years. In any case, if the 140W issue is just a marketing ploy then ...

Depends on how you look at things... http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3326&p=8 So, the TDP is for the whole system? ;) If 173 is the same as 130 and if you consider that that system probably did not have a power-hungry graphics card (at least not under load) then, yes, it i...

Somehow I remember that Nehalem quadcores have a TDP of 130W... Yes. And the E8xxx have a TDP of 65W, while pulling less than 30W under full load. And that's before undervolting. ;) Depends on how you look at things... http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3326&p=8 Besides, e8xx...

Here is a screenshot of 45 mins of prime95 / small FFTs stress testing.

Somehow I remember that Nehalem quadcores have a TDP of 130W...

Phenom 9950 ain't that bad, it is more or less similar to the 125W models like 9850. As far as I understand that 140W has something to do with ACC for overclocking features on newer SB750 motherboards. And considering what it is, just as a side note, I have one in my setup and although it is not wha...

I'm curious, is there a gigantic hole at the bottom of the case right below the psu? Or is the psu just raised and the air drawn is still coming from the front? I'm only worried about dust clogging up the psu if there is indeed a giant hole at the bottom of the case and the psu sucks the air from o...

Clean, your setup is. :) The cooler on that C3D 4870 seems to be a ZEROtherm, not listed on their website however. Looks similar to the Zalman VF/GV1000 apart from the plastic shroud and the fan not being "in" the heatsink. Thank you! It is quite similar to the Zalman, I agree. There have come quit...

I'm curious of the power that your system requires...you don't happen to have a power meter handy do you? Just curious what idle/load power draw is. Finally some numbers for this, although they are with a cheap meter so they might be off a bit, but still... around 350 watts from the wall under full...

Nexus fans do big difference. Man that HD 4870 is running hot... Judging from what I've seen, average is around 80 degrees when idle. And yeah, it sure does run hot, the exhaust air is very warm even at idle. That's why I'm waiting for those models with better coolers. Update on the temps, it has b...

Update with idle temps after a couple of hours just browsing the internet etc. GPU a bit under 70 degrees CPU a few degrees over 30 degrees HDD at 35 degrees. It seems that at least as far as HDD goes, the 80mm fan on the PC P&C is enough to keep the HDD cool :D Now to test some load temps for the C...

Remember when I said just a while ago that I think I'll leave the setup as it is...? Well, I didn't. I bought some new fans and started experimenting with different fan layouts. Here's a couple of overview pics of the new fan layout. http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8217/sidewx3.jpg http://img220....

Suosaaski. Club 3D is comming Overclocked version of HD 4870. It will have quad heatpipe cooler with 80mm fan. The PCB has regular 3-pin motherboard connection instead regular special power plug motherboard makers have used. Their site you have high resolution picture but that does look very nice: ...

Nice setup man :-) very nice and tidy. Try putting a artic cooling s1 on the 4870. I did, its dead silent now and it idles at about 50 and loads about 65. That's with a 120mm scythe sflex 800 rpm fan. Ramsinks on the memory and the vrm's as well... Thanks. I kinda want this to be a "warranty build"...

Wow, the first 3 games you listed are what I'm playing too :) My 7900GS doesn't handle them good though. 1280x1024 (on a 22" widescreen) at minimal settings to get good frames. High detail same res gets me around 15 fps. Running any at full res (1680x1050) is completely out of the question. I'm hop...

I really like your rig Suosaaski! Though I prefer the Core2Duos over the Phenoms, your set up is very, very nice indeed. Thank you. I had Phenom before this one too, I tried a C2D and C2Q setup in between but they just didn't feel like my thing (nothing wrong with the performance though... somethin...

seba84_2005 wrote:NICE rig!!!

Thank you

This pic shows the slot that the HD4870 is installed to: http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/924/hpim1736tl6.jpg And this shows that at that particular slot, it takes up one HDD slot: http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9437/hpim1739dy9.jpg However, all other slots are fine, and if you use the rubberban...

can't find any people running this config. I had it. It will fit, but the PCI-E power cables might block some HDDs from installation. It is pretty easy to check though as the cables go straight back from the bottom side of the card. I might also have some pics somewhere that I could post later if y...

A few pics with the new PSU:

thejamppa wrote:colour of PSU really suits powering up tha Ati Monster ^^

It sure does

Let's take the Zalman ZM850-HP 850W PSU. It's supposed to be very quiet at even 400w loads, but it costs maybe three times as much as your ordinary SPCR PSU (Enermax Pro/Modu82+, Seasonic and Corsair). Well, it is not three times as pricey as for example Corsair HX520 for example. In fact, at least...

Slight update. Changed my PSU from the previous Antec NeoHE 550W to a PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W. Cabling looks just the same, only the PSU looks different (bigger and it's bright red) so no need to update the pics at this point, though I'll probably post some pics later. Pros: - Long cables. ...

ryboto wrote:I'm curious of the power that your system requires...you don't happen to have a power meter handy do you? Just curious what idle/load power draw is.

I don't have a power meter, but I might be able to borrow one. I am curious too