Any update to this build? I'm about to start an identical build with the same case and components and would love to see how this one turned out. Yeah fair call. Sorry about the delay, haven't been around SPCR for a while. So far I've been amazed with the performance of the A10 as a silent case - it...

Hello SPCR, I first became interested in the quiet computing scene with the purchase of my first computer back in 2008 - a Core2Duo E6750/8800GTS build in an Antec P180B. Having grown up with jet engine-like family computers, I jumped at the chance to turn things around and ended up with the followi...

Unplugging the CPU made no difference to the noise. On closer inspection however, I did notice a fair amount of low frequency noise coming from my HDDs, almost a humming sort of noise. I definitely think I'll be looking into suspension or drive boxes.

Acoustipak made an enourmous difference in terms of DVD drive noise, this is awesome as I watch a fair few movies on the computer. Also quite good in terms of HDD seeks and general noise. Will try unplugging the CPU fan and seeing if that makes any difference. To give you an idea of how cool temps a...

Hey all. First up, I'd just like to say a big thankyou to everyone here at SPCR. From the reviews to the forums, everything has just been a massive source of inspiration and help :) I first put together this computer in about September 2007. There are a few pics of it in this stage, though it didn't...

I have the exact same setup. I have the fan facing down, haven't had any problems from it. If you want the cables to run behind the motherboard tray you'll need to mount the PSU fan down anyway.

Thanks very much Widowmaker Great reply. Now I have to wait for the new Acoustipak to make its way out to Australia.

Wow. I've had a problem with one of my side panels, quite tempted to email Antec and get one sent out to me. Awesome news

The foam on the side panel indeed does touch the heatsink top, but does not feel dangerously over-pressured. It has not adversely affected temperatures in any way either. I'm just a bit more careful now when opening or closing the case. The foam has actually helped seal the gap stretching between t...

Bump.

Is this under warranty? Do you have to pay for the replacement panel?

Just had to add in my 2 cents' worth. Using Mojo's copy of the BIONIC_EARS duct, my GPU temps dropped a solid 6-7C. I was amazed to say the least. While I can't run the 8800 fan any slower (stupid Vista won't let me install RivaTuner or ATITool), I'd encourage anyone out there with a stock 8800 to m...

Windows drive stays fairly active, whereas my data drive spins down just fine when I'm not accessing it

Just wondering how your HDD temps are with that setup tutu? I too am looking at getting some Slipstream 800s, my TriCools are finally annoying me just a little too much. At the moment I'm thinking one at the back, one at the front as an intake and one in the lower chamber. Originally I tried blockin...

Thanks for the pics mate

Nice setup Konnetikut :) Very impressed with your cable management, it's become a bit of an obsession and I've copied a few of your tricks with the lower HDD SATA cables. I was wondering where you've routed all your front panel connectors and especially (if you are using it) the front panel audio co...

How are you finding the Noctua CPU cooler?

Nice build

Look around the forums, lots of people (including myself) have made paper shrouds for their 8800 series cards. They force air from the internal vents out the back via the lower PCI slot. This may seem like a silly question, but couldn't a lot of the effect of exhausting the hot air straight out of ...