Thanks Matija, I'll look into that.Matija wrote:Some early 3870 cards have faulty BIOS code that doesn't do quite well with adjusting fan rotation speed... Perhaps you could look into a BIOS upgrade, or use ATT/RivaTuner to set the tables manually?
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- Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:19 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Sapphire HD3870 Toxic isn't quiet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1819
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:21 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Sapphire HD3870 Toxic isn't quiet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1819
Sapphire HD3870 Toxic isn't quiet
In case anyone was wondering, the Sapphire HD 3870 Toxic coolers are way too loud for a quiet enthusiast rig. I just put my system together last weekend. The Vision Tek HD 3850 I’d used in my wife’s computer was really very quiet, so I thought I’d take a chance and try one of the HD 3870s. Har...
- Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:53 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Any Opinions About CoolMax?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4666
The CoolMax power supplies are a reasonable choice for an inexpensive power supply, but don't expect them to be as good as the high end brands on the recommended list. It all depends on what's important to you. The 450W CoolMax I purchased in February of 2004 ran so cool and quiet that I actually pr...
- Thu May 25, 2006 3:20 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Where have all the PCI slots gone?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2516
There are good times, and bad times, to upgrade. For an Intel based system, this is NOT a very good time to upgrade if you want the ability to upgrade to conroe in the near future. The fact that you are currently using a Northwood tells me that you are also using an AGP video card. As of right now, ...
- Fri May 12, 2006 1:48 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: has anyone tired using dynamat???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2314
Re: has anyone tired using dynamat???
i was wondering if i could cover my HD with the dynamat like how the guy on this fourm made a rubber box for the HD.....to cool it down i will have some jell packs on the top and bottom with a fan in the front...this will be located in the front/bottom of the case........think it will work?? this s...
- Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:13 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: 400watt PSU large enough?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3894
Wstadmin, Here’s my $0.02. Prescott processors are not exactly the most efficient processors in the world. Without adding up the exact wattages for your two hard drives, two HDTV tuners, etc., I would estimate your maximum power consumption with components you’ve mentioned could be fairly close to 2...
- Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:40 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: P4 2.4 --> Athlon 64 | Some advice please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5014
If your current motherboard and memory are up to the task, and don't mind taking risks, you could temporarily overclock your current system to see if an upgrade might be worth it. Many of the 2.4B processors are able to overclock to arount 3.0Ghz by increasing the FSB from 133.33 to 166.66 (assuming...
- Mon Feb 14, 2005 1:14 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: are coolmax CR-450B very quiet?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4945
As the owner of a Coolmax Taurus 450B, I can't speak for this particular model, but I can say that the coolmax brand in general is a reasonable choice for an inexpensive but relatively quiet power supply. The audible noise from my coolmax falls somewhere between the noise level of my 300W Seasonic a...
- Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:22 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Should I try to quiet current case or just get a better one?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4721
- Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:33 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Should I try to quiet current case or just get a better one?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4721
Blappo is right, "using quieter components in the first place is a better way of quieting your PC than switching to a quieter case," so I'd focus on finding the source of the noise before swapping components (including the case). If the case is the problem, you can try replacing restrictive grills w...
- Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:13 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Help me improve my silent system. 92mm -> 120mm fan.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5032
While I've never used an 80mm to 120mm adapter, I have used 60mm to 80mm adapters on older heatsinks with good results. However, going from 80mm at the heatsink to 120mm could be a little more tricky. Anyone who has used these adapters will probably agree that using an adapter with a cooler designed...
- Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:41 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: noisy moniter...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4183
CRT monitors do make some noise, so unless the noise is really loud there may not be anything wrong with your monitor. The monitors I have make a distinct rapid clicking noise that can't be heard over the sound of a normal computer (unless you stick your ear up to it). However, in quiet room with a ...
- Thu Jul 15, 2004 11:16 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Coolmax Taurus 400w questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1985
I've had my Taurus CX 450B installed for several months, so I don't remember exactly how many lines it came with. However, I do remember the lines it came with were quite long, and not having to use at least one line (not inlcuding the Serial ATA power connectors, which I also didn't need). That was...
- Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:47 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Case recommendations, need your help please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5996
I think we need to think outside the box, or in this case inside the box. The main problem here is to find a way to get the hot air out of a restrictive area, without cutting into the desk. The ideas that come to mind off the top of my head are: * Reverse the air flow of the PC to back to front, rat...
- Wed Apr 28, 2004 2:31 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Just got my SLK3700AMB, question on paint job...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6444
It doesn't look like you've got much money invested in this case, which makes it a perfect candidate for whatever modification you'd want to subject it to. If it were me, I'd take the $10 credit from Directron, buy some spray paint, and paint the whole case a different color. I'm partial to black, b...
- Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:08 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: who's getting the zalman case?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 22900
- Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:13 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: 2,5": fujitsu MHS vs. MHT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2795
- Tue Apr 13, 2004 2:43 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Help Me choose
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2442
If you want to keep it inexpensive, but still want good performance, I'd put in another vote for the Coolmax Taurus CX (if you can get it in Australia). I'm using the 450W version and am very happy with it. Like you I also do a bit of overclocking, so I didn't want something that would wimp-out as I...
- Fri Mar 12, 2004 10:34 am
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Any CPUBURN type software for DOS boot disk??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3916
Re: Any CPUBURN type software for DOS boot disk??
....anyways to really test cop i wanna stress it and then let it power down.. I'd rather not be in windows as it may trash my windows install or hdds (hey, anything seems keen on trying at the moment with my hdds so i'd rather be careful) so what i really want is a floppy boot disk based cpu burner...
- Thu Mar 11, 2004 1:06 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Coolmax CX-450 Taurus CX Power Supply (Long)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13912
btw the coolmax at newegg say it has NO PFC. is newegg wrong? TIA ~RaNDoM Mine does not have PFC. It does have a switch on the back for three fan speed settings. I think they were Low, Auto, and High. All my comparisons were done with the switch set on Auto. The fan does rev up a little under heavy...
- Thu Mar 11, 2004 12:41 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Coolmax CX-450 Taurus CX Power Supply (Long)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13912
HI could u compare the coolmax a little better? can u hear the coolmax from a foot away? any strange noises? clicking, humming? would u say for noise quietness silentX>seasonic>coolmax>>Forton? TIA ~RaNDoM That order sounds about right. The only noise I can hear from the Coolmax is the sound of mov...
- Mon Feb 23, 2004 12:19 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Backup silent VGA card?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1953
Even with two video cards in the same system, I think your biggest problem is going to be the fact that the fan on your XT will still spin as long as it has power to it. You might be able to get around this by rigging an external switch of some sort, but a better option might be to think about repla...
- Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:58 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Coolmax CX-450 Taurus CX Power Supply (Long)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13912
I've been trying to see if I can talk Coolmax into sending one to SPCR for review, but so far, it doesn't seem like I've had any luck. I'd really like to see SPCR review it though, cause I agree, I think it is an excellent choice for those who want a quiet PSU on a budget. Great Idea! I just sent C...
- Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:24 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Coolmax CX-450 Taurus CX Power Supply (Long)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13912
Coolmax CX-450 Taurus CX Power Supply (Long)
The Coomax CX-450 caught my attention when I noticed that the temperatures of my overclocked Barton system were getting higher than I’d anticipated. Below is a recount of my experiences with the Coolmax 450 watt PSU in comparison to my previous SilenX 400 PSU. So far, the Coolmax looks like a good c...
- Fri Feb 13, 2004 9:40 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Quiet PSU for aggresive overclocking?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3282
Thanks for your reply. Balancing between speed and silence is indeed hard. I can still remember the howling 5000rpm cpu fan I used 2 months ago... And the effort to silence everything while pushing huge overvolts. The psu you recommended is , like most SPRC recommended , not available in the EU (to...
- Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:29 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Quiet PSU for aggresive overclocking?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3282
Your system specs are similar to mine (overclocked 2500+ with a fast video card). As you know, walking the line between high performance and silence is always a difficult task. For my system, I swapped out my SilenX 400 PSU, which was silent, but didn't move much air, for a Coolmax CX-450B Tarus fro...
- Wed Feb 11, 2004 5:35 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Rubber spray paint
- Replies: 50
- Views: 44139
I've have been wondering if it is overkill or not to first apply something like bitumen roofer's tape (generic Dynamat) to the case panels first and then paint the plasticoat over top of it. This would add a lot of vibration dampening while at the same time covering the rather unsightly roofer's ta...
- Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:53 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Rubber spray paint
- Replies: 50
- Views: 44139
After reassembling my computer last night, I thought I’d share my experiences with Plasti Dip. As Douglass stated before, this stuff goes on just like paint. In fact, I was a little concerned it wouldn’t cover thick enough to make much of a difference. However, when it dries it forms a thin rubber-l...
- Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:13 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Rubber spray paint
- Replies: 50
- Views: 44139
Please don't delete this thread. It may have strayed onto a tangent, but I think the original topic is quite interesting. So much so, I picked up a can at Home Depot over the weekend, disasembled my computer, and sprayed the entire inside of the chasis and side panels. So far, I believe it does have...
- Sat Feb 07, 2004 9:49 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: BFG Asylum FX5900
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2069
Sorry to respond to an old post, but I just bought a BFG 5900 last week when I couldnt get my Radon 9600np stable with my nVidia based motherboard. As far as add-on kits go, I think the ZM80C-HP would be the best choice for any of the nVidia cards. However, I must say that I was pleasantly supprised...