newegg carries the sata 120 and 160 versions. At the moment, PATA only (no SATA). To my knowledge, Samsung SATA's appear to be available by engineering sample only, with general distribution sometime in the unspecified future. I wanted the SATA, but could not wait. So, I got some of the PATA drives...

Summary of Rusty's commentary: Once again, Tom's Hardware demonstrate the consistent journalistic standards of objectivity, integrity, and accuracy that discerning readers have come to expect.

Well, I would have checked other for lots of reasons, but I plunked on Medicine since I'm currently working at a medical school. However, I'm in the lab doing neurophysiology research on the auditory system (so my sound booths are *really* quiet). My daughter likes to remind me that I'm "not a real ...

Awp! My bad. Much of the discussion occurred whilst I was out of town (Aug/early Sep). My apologies for not searching first for an obvious addition.

According to hmonitor (and Asus Probe), MOBO temp is 23C (CPU is 47C, but that's a different post). I don't remember the exact temps before, since I was so distracted by the thrumming noise when conventionally mounted. The drives were also mounted in the middle of the retaining cage (higher than now...

Thermalright has recently released the newest incarnation of the SLK[8,9]00 series -- the SP-94. The specs can be found here, clicking on SP-94 . It's Intel only, weighing in around 590g, Borg-like heatpipes protruding, screw-on only (not useful with retaining clips), and has a retail of around US$5...

I recently built a system with the famous Antec 3700 case. One of its selling points was the rubber mounts for the hard drive cage, supposedly for decoupling the drive from the cage/case. However, with my two new Samsung drives (SP1213N), the case resonated considerably at a relatively low frequency...

For more background on the term "borging", see this definition of modern usage or this commentary on a well-known software company or, from the official Star Trek site, more than you want to know and even more and yet even more!

While I was in France for a conference this summer, I had the curious experience of using some French Macs. As Kostik and others know, the layout of the keys is a bit different. However, on these Macs, the system interpreted the keys as if they were US/UK QWERTY. Thus, I (and most of the other parti...

Let me echo Ralf's exhortation about memory. It's not something you want to skimp on. I've just built a system with P4 3.0C on an Asus P4C800-E board using Mushkin Level II DDR433. Fortunately, I'm actually building two identical systems, so have doubles of everything. My first build would not clean...

wussboy, if you have the bucks ($500) and want a superb PCI sound card (versus an external conversion box that will definitely set you back), also look at Lynx Studio's LynxOne. They have higher end cards that are quite nice. I especially like the LynxTwo but its too rich for my simple needs (transf...

OK Zhentar, in a couple of days I should be receiving the guts for two higher-powered machines (P4 3.0C/800FSB) that will be set to folding as soon as they are running. I doubt I'll be able to match your 14 CPUS, but watch your tail for my attempted claim as the "come-back kid" (props to BillC) with...

Hey riff, I tried emailing the requested file but the message was returned as undeliverable (nothing specific) to your hotmail. I suggest deleting the Folding@Home directory and completely re-installing the client. It's a bit dodgy to do surgery, I've found. Remember the gross anatomy motto: When in...

My farm is currently down, I'm going to get one of the machines up tomorrow maybe, but thanks to my mobo problems I'm short a stick of RAM for the last one. Hey, I've got an extra stick hanging around. I'll be happy to send you mine. :lol: Meanwhile, it's been fun near the top (of SPCR's folding te...

I can see why you're in withdrawal, Zhentar. I'm mightily impressed with your folding prowess! Go Z-man, go Z-man....

And yeah us.

[[ back to folding myself ]]

Welcome back, riff. Actually, I *did* think of you as the local med students were starting their Fall's gross anatomy section (which is on the same floor as my research lab!). Hmmmm......

On a lab machine, a P4 3.2 (533 MHz) with retail HSF stays steady at ~55 C under 100% load (folding) according to Asus' diode reading. This is in an Antec 3700 with the usual Fotron 300 PSU and a single 120mm exhaust fan on mostly-high.

A quick call to Digi-Key reveals a 12-13 week (!) lead time, according to their computer records. They do have the H1BX in stock($8.75, untailed), but I don't know about the noise characteristics at extreme undervoltage. [I believe there was a thread in this forum a little while ago about Panaflo H ...

[bumpity-bump] OK, I'm getting back in the saddle after a lot of travelling. I'm ready to resume my postponed high-end computer purchase. I'm looking at the newer ASUS, but still like the new ABIT MAX3. However, I have not found any information about new noise levels with 40mm fan sucking from the s...

The latest P4 HSF's are thermister-controlled, I believe. What effect does undervolting have on the thermister and thence fan speed?

Yippee! Thanks for the pointers. Any new information about when/if the SATA versions will arrive in the States? I've got to make a decision soon and will otherwise choose the Maxtor (since performance slightly outweighs sound for my application). EZ: What does one want/need in a[n on-line] retailer?...

Ummm, very nice but perhaps this announcement should be made over in Deals, Vendors & Classifieds with a subject tag that specifies "UK vendor"?

WARNING: In my experience, Sonex does not age well. The Sonex foams I've used in sound booths have tended to go brittle and crusty after 3-4 years. Their formula may have changed recently, so it may no longer be a problem. However, ask about the lifetime of the product and warrantee/replacement. On ...

Personally, I wanted the door (though I've noticed that it can rattle a bit) and will be putting some damping inside the door. I also chose the Antec since Directron.com will substitute a Fortron PSU for the stock PLUS knock US$6 off the total price. However, if I were living elsewhere, I'd probably...

A press release here describes Abit's new Max3 motherboard. Of interest to SPCR is the new motherboard has an enclosure around some of the capaciters and MOSFETs plus a small fan apparently at one end of teh usual back-plate. My question, which will require empirical evidence, will this result in ov...

Thank you Kostik for the helpful hint. I bought an SLK-3700 about a week ago and noticed significant hum noise, identifiable as coming from the hard drive (IBM 180XTC or whatever it's called). I haven't had the time to investigate the solution, so am happy you gave me a direct clue. With luck I'll b...

Ralf Hutter wrote: I just bought a handfull of $2 ribbons and started folding. After some practice I got good at it.

Zhentar, take notice.

Ooops, wrong thread.

Only slightly OT: Silver is the best standard metal for heat conduction, but traditionally rather pricey. A while ago, I was rather obessively into high-end cookware. Quick heating and quick are key elements for stove-top use, especially for delicate dishes like sauces and chocolate. At the time, co...

4. Where did you get the BX 92mm L1A?

Yep, verrrrry pretty.

Discussed, pro tem, in [urlhttp://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=5844]this thread over there in Cooling.[/url] Bottom line, it sure looks like an SLK800 with a fancy fan.