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- Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:23 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: [Aging] Fans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3132
hmm, changing the fan isnt a bad idea but it does seem like a bit of effort. although i like to think of myself as a bit of a handy man with computers, i don't like making modifications that cant be easily reversed. is there any other possible way to reduce bearing noise? like some how giving it a d...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:45 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: [Aging] Fans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3132
[Aging] Fans
Hey all, Ive recently noticed that my PC isnt as quiet as it used to be; and its not just my addiction to silencing either as other people have said that it seems louder. Ive determined that the noise is coming from my zalman 7700AlCu cpu cooler. Ive been using this cooler since i first built my sys...
- Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:28 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: AC Accelero S1 is the BEST cooler for 8800GT / ATI38?0 cards
- Replies: 221
- Views: 175594
well, i just received my 8800GT and immediately put on the S1 (so no comparison with stock heatsink from me). Comments I used the ramsinks that came with the cooler and they stuck on fine. i guess so long as you put some pressure on them, and mind not to touch them until the thermal tape has cured, ...
- Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:48 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Will my PSU handle an 8800GT?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7322
ah true, i guess its probably closer to ~25db. in the SPCR review of the 7700alcu it was measured at 22db at 5v, so with the years of wear and tear its probably put on a few db's. the 7700 is pretty much all i can hear now, but with a feint undertone of the disk drives. i think i have taken this pc ...
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:41 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Will my PSU handle an 8800GT?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7322
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:31 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Simple VGA cooler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4402
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:28 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: 1st quiet PC (gaming) advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9466
ah, fair enough then mate. the zalman PSU is probably your best bet then. as for the gfx cooler, you dont have to run the 8800 passive with the accelero S1. what most people seem to be doing is strapping a slow 120mm fan to it in order to provide that cooling 'safety net'. and besides, isnt it alway...
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:28 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: 1st quiet PC (gaming) advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9466
looks like youve got most of it sorted out. just a few queries though... why a zalman ZM460? you would be better off with a corsair VX450 or VX550, or a seasonic S12 550. also, id suggest swapping out the accelero X1 for an accelero S1. oh, and you probably dont need all those case fans. just stick ...
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:31 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 3850 vs. 3870
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18766
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:29 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Will this northbridge cooler fry my videocard?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5302
- Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:45 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: AC Accelero S1 is the BEST cooler for 8800GT / ATI38?0 cards
- Replies: 221
- Views: 175594
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:41 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Will my PSU handle an 8800GT?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7322
well i just had a look at a PSU calculator that i found recommended on this site (http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php). putting in my specs (but using an 8800GTX instead of the GT because it is not an option to choose), it yeilds the following recommendation: Max sustained total power consumpt...
- Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:32 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Will my PSU handle an 8800GT?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7322
its a winchester core. im certain that 350w would handle it fine, but im concerned about it only being able to pump 16A. additionally, it only has a single 12V rail. i think i read somewhere that nvidia recommends a PSU with 24A on the 12V rail. i mean we all know that they over estimate to cover th...
- Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:11 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Will my PSU handle an 8800GT?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7322
Will my PSU handle an 8800GT?
Hey all ive got an 8800GT on order as an upgrade for my rig to extend its life, but im not sure if my PSU will handle it. so, heres my specs: CPU: AMD64 3200+ (skt939) RAM: 2gb DDR400 Mobo: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Gfx: Soon to be 8800GT. Currently 6600GT. HDD: 500gb Samsung, and 160gb Seagate Optical:...
- Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:35 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT list of compatible after market coolers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36015
- Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:09 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT list of compatible after market coolers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36015
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:11 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Thermalright HT-03 GT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9263
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:09 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT list of compatible after market coolers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36015
I honestly wish people would not buy the Geforce 8800 GT until the price gouging ends this card is suppose be retailing for $200.00 US but stores are selling it at $300.00 CA. Even normally the cheapest places in Toronto to buy computer parts are gouging. It not such good deal anymore. :( you think...
- Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:59 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT list of compatible after market coolers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36015
- Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:47 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT list of compatible after market coolers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36015
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:55 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT list of compatible after market coolers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36015
Ultrachrome, do you need the ram heatsinks like with the other 8800 cards, or is the vf1000 enough? I use the ram sinks that came with the heatsink. The RHS88 part for the 8800 series doesn't work with the GT. excellent, so the VF1000 comes with all the ram sinks required? or did you have to get a ...
- Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:00 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Corsair HX520W & HX620W Modular power supplies
- Replies: 79
- Views: 92413
- Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:37 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe pushes towards Infinity
- Replies: 49
- Views: 44559
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:43 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: What are you WATCHING right now? ~Voted #1 Thread~
- Replies: 62
- Views: 38040
- Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:46 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Does the VF900 work with a 6200A AGP? Zalman is unclear.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3567
- Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:40 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Thoughts on Zalman FC-1 WSVG Fatal1ty ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5970
- Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:10 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Anyone else waiting for CPU-Day July 23?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13000
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:12 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: External Seagate Drives: A Portable 2.5" and a Pocket
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12297
- Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:00 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: VGA Cooler Roundup: A Thermalright, two Zalmans, and an Arct
- Replies: 54
- Views: 45569
- Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:31 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: TT Extreme Spirit II Northbridge Cooler
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2470