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by galvitron
Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: server performance questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2629

You will want to go with as much ram as possible if doing the DVR thing. If you are running 32 bit OS then you will be stuck at 3.X GB. So you might want to consider 64 bit for the DVR is you are doing 1080P DVR or something. If you are not doing the DVR thing, 2GB is fine. File serving is not CPU o...
by galvitron
Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:24 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: How do you silence 8TB?
Replies: 28
Views: 27548

zoob wrote: Looks like Stackers are back on my list of possible cases.
It should be, honestly.

If you like function over form, it is one of the best cases made. If you like style and efficiency, go for a Lian.

But serious, it's a glorious case...tooo bad I heard it was discontinued.
by galvitron
Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:01 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: How do you silence 8TB?
Replies: 28
Views: 27548

I did have 500RPM slipstream fans mounted to each of the 4-in-3 modules before, but now I'm simply relying on the exhaust fans to draw enough air over the drives. I've taped off the top vent, and I cut a large piece of cardboard to block the big circular vent on the side panel. These two simple mod...
by galvitron
Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: How do you silence 8TB?
Replies: 28
Views: 27548

I have that same case and I am using the 4 in 3 bay or whatever. I think I will remove it and try your method. It's quite easy with the stacker case. You can see the holes that are meant to screw 5.25" drives into place - just use those and you should be fine. BTW, do you normally have fans in fron...
by galvitron
Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: AcK! The ECS N9600GT (Fanless) Card became deactivated!
Replies: 4
Views: 2679

I just got the Asus EN9600GT fanless. Last I looked it was on sale at NewEgg.

It gets hot but if you have a couple fans in the case it runs great.
by galvitron
Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: How do you silence 8TB?
Replies: 28
Views: 27548

I have that same case and I am using the 4 in 3 bay or whatever. I think I will remove it and try your method.

BTW, do you normally have fans in front of the HDs? If not, what do you use as the intake fan?