I've got an LC13. You can check out my HTPC write up here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29733&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= Note: I've since relpaced the video card to a passive 7600GS. It runs much cooler than the 6600GT. If you do decide to go with the LC13 ma...

Thanks for pointing this out. I upgraded my BIOS from 0601 to 0702 and the CPU and NB? (Temp3 in Speedfan) temps also dropped 8C!! Now my Opteron 144 is idling (0.8v 1.0Ghz) at a more reasonable 41C and under Prime95 (1.0v 1.8Ghz) 45C using an old Thermaltake SilentPipe heatsink and a 92mm fan insi...

Both coolers will fit but you will have to remove your motherboard to install backplates and/or retention brackets.

Alternatively you can pick up the CPU HSF w/ heatpipes that comes with some of the Opterons and the Dual Core chips. Then you can use the existing mounting bracket.

I have the same case. Take a look at the thread I started here: http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=29733

It may give you some ideas on how to tackle your build.

This is the mobo I'm using for my HTPC: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/motherboard/Products_Spec.aspx?ClassValue=motherboard&ProductID=2206&ProductName=GA-K8NF-9 There's also an Ultra version: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=1944&ProductName=GA-K...

The components I have dug up until now are as follows: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ "Venice" Asus A8N-E Asus GeForce 6600GT 256MB Silencer Corsair Value Select DDR400 1024 MB (2x512) Hauppauge WinTV PVR500MCE Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition Nec ND-4551 Samsung SpinPoint P120 25...

I'm using 2 grommets from the Sunbeam PCI bracket: http://www.atruereview.com/pci_rack/3big.jpg I used 2 for the Yate Loon fan assembly, and the other 2 for the HD. I mounted these on the middle holes for the HD. I also used 2 extra screws from an Antec Aria: http://images.devshed.com/dh/stories/Ant...

Hi there! Long time lurker, first time poster. :!: I've managed to make a nice and quiet HTPC thanks to the many posts and product recommendations from SPCR, so I thought I'd share my results. :D Specs for the HTPC are as follows: - Silverstone LC13 - Black - Seasonic S12 380 - A64 3200+ Winchester ...