Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the response. I'll look at the fans over on the Newegg site and some different PSU options. Oh! Have you had any issues yet with the passive setting of the PSU with game loads? This isn't a new HTPC build so it doesn't have to be too quiet but I don't want to have that jet plane sound eit...

I have this case arriving today so I came back to see this. I started adding parts over at Newegg and man, this is a pretty pricey build! :shock: I was going to build a simple PC and of course you just keep piling on the parts. Are the case fans that you used the NF-S12A-FLX? Was the onboard video n...

Thanks for the info. I'm guessing that you had no need for an optical drive.

Very nice! I've seen this case before and I just read over some Newegg reviews one person was talking about mobo warping. Have you had any issues? And in your completed shot with the OS running, what is that little device on top of the rig? Wifi?

Thanks guys. I've upgraded two of the slim fans to the 2000 rpm models to move a bit more air around and also upgraded to PowerDVD9 Ultra. I've also tested and successfully recorded 4 TV shows at once in 7MC. PDVD9 seems to have integrated into 7MC for BR playing. But I still have the problems playi...

Well, I guess this project is done, hardware wise anyway. I have installed the 2 dual HDTV cards and I now have them working. I've ripped a few disc to try some setups in Windows 7 Media Center and Sage TV. http://home.comcast.net/~alexander1469/HTPC/front.jpg Here, both dual tuner cards are install...

The 500gb drive is for the OS, programs, pictures, music and some ripped movies I store of my more favorite movies that I watch more than others. The 1tb drive is for seasonal HDTV recordings at a high quality. Temporary rips and some video files that I get from the PlayStation 3 store. The large dr...

I haven't forgotten. I'm just waiting for the 2 Avermedia Duet cards that will arrive tomorrow. I posted this in another forum. Hey all, With the arrival of my 2 Avermedia Duet cards this Wednesday, my hardware will be complete and I will be setting up software at that point. Here's the specs: http:...

Thanks. The cooling is normally done with 3 40mm fans in the back of the case above the I/O shield. Other than that, you have to get a little creative. :D I'm considering using a couple of those Scythe slim fans attached to the hard drives. The fans come with a bracket to do so. That way it can pull...

Ok. I've ordered most of the parts. New Gear: Motherboard: Gigabyte E7AUM-DS2H mATX Nvidia 9400 HDMI Optical: Plextor PX-310A Blu Ray PSU:Seasonic M12II 430-GM 430w Scythe SCSK-1000 100mm "SHURIKEN" Already picked up: Case: Moneual MONCOSA 312B CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz Memory: CORSAIR 4GB (2...

Magnificent! This is a beautiful rig. The pictures are great. Very, very nice.

Yeah, when I saw it and found out it was smaller than the Antec I knew it would be the next case for me. Full size PSU and Optical drive. Space for 3 full size HDDs. I'll be glad to get away from Antec. http://www.frozencpu.com/images/products/large/cst-865.jpg http://www.frozencpu.com/images/produc...

I'm also looking for a fanless heat sink for this chip. But I would require a lower profile. I won't know exactly until I get the new case, a Moneual Moncaso 312B.

More than likely I'll end up using a low profile heat sink and a fan. Passive is wishful thinking under the best conditions.

With TV season about to end in a few short weeks, I've started planning my next HTPC project. New Gear: Case: Moneual MONCOSA 312B Motherboard: Gigabyte E7AUM-DS2H mATX Nvidia 9400 HDMI CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000333AS 1TB SATA 2.0 Optical: Plextor Blu Ray...

Very nice. I was considering that mobo for my next HTPC project but decided on an mATX Gigabyte board. It would have been nice if you could have used passive cooling but that doesn't seem possible with your build.

Good job!

Thanks for that site. I bookmarked it. It has some nice accessories.

I don't know how slim you need, but this will be my next HTPC case.

Moneual 312

Try playing around with some of these "Slim" fans. I have attached to my 3.5" 1TB storage HDD in my Antec NSK2480 case. They might be of use to you.

Scythe Kaze Jyu Slim 100mm 1,000RPM Case Fan They also come in a 2,000RPM model.

I like the video card heat sink. How heavy is that thing?

Thank you all for your replies. I'll take a look at that 8800GT thread too.

I have that case but it's in Silver. I've had it since they were released a few years back. How did you get the Black model? The silver with black faced optical drive just isn't pretty. Do you live in the US? Where did you order it from?

Thanks.

If it's it possible. If not, then I'll try to quiet it down some.

XFX 9800GT

I also have an old BFG 7950GT OC card. I'd really like to quiet that one down. It's the loudest component in my PCs.

Any suggestions?

I'm also thinking that I might take your advice and loose 4GB and keep with Vista 32. I have seen some reports that Vista 32 will only recognise 3GB out of a 4GB set up, had anyone had any experience of this? The is the exact question that I need answered. I just bought 4gb of RAM and a 1TB hdd for...

I use Sage TV on my HTPC but I've recently started to play around with Vista MC. But I can't get any sound from "LIVE TV". I think I may need to use a physical audio cable to do so. I've heard or Media Portal but can't remember my reason for not using it. I'd like to play Blu Ray disc through too bu...

Thank you.

I'd like to know where you bought the case from. I will be build ing a new PC for my brother and wanted to use a smaller case.

Thanks

I'm actually interested in this case. I would like to rebuild my older HTPC components into it. Maybe toss in a Blue Ray drive. There is nothing wrong with my current HTPC but it uses a slim laptop drive and can't play blue ray disc. And the storage drive is external. Images if you would like to see...

Blaster, how did you change the fan speed? Bios? Some program?

I switched the external drive over to USB from eSATA. It doesn't run constantly anymore. If it is running it's not at top speed and creating all of that heat. Maybe it's a an eSATA thing?

Sucks about the screws. How did you turn down the CPU fan speed? Mobo utility? I really don't like that Vantec NexxStar external case. The drive gets hot and it never stops running. I have to find another alternative. Other than that and the CPU fan speed things are fine. http://home.comcast.net/~al...

That Zalman isn't our exact CPU HSF, but it's pretty close in design. I like that Shuriken!!! I was hoping for a slim designed fan but didn't know they actually existed. I may have to check into it. I need to read up on it some more for the setups height and compare it to the HSF that came with the ...