For my latest i7-860 Win7 build, I decided to use a X25-M 160G Postville instead of two velociraptors set RAID1 (mirror) as in my i7-920 Vista64 rig. Data files are kept on NAS, and 160G is way big enough for all my program files (no games). Win7 + Intel SSD = serious SMOKING HOT system. The differe...

30" @ 2560 x 1600
20" @ 1200 x 1600

For work, this is a very high productivity set up - highly recommended. For play, it's just SWEET.

I have an XFX Geforce 7950GT PCI-E passive which, as you may recall, is a hot little furnace. I have it plugged into a P5B deluxe and use a passive scythe as well. I have a 120 fan rigged to the inside side of the HD enclosure, blowing at these two "passive" heat sinks, and I've blocked up the enclo...

Grr .. Installed 6700E with Scythe Ninja PLUS Rev. B on a P5B with hacksaw mod. Fits. However, temps just after o/s install with NO load stink (50s) with a Nexus fan at 800 rpm. Take off heatsink, look at surface (which I should have done before; okay, next time - now I know.) CHECK OUT THIS PIC: So...

Got my ninja today. Got out my freaking HACKSAW and modified my new, very expensive heatsink. :x However, now everything is installed & she's lookin' fine. NEW QUESTION if anyone's still reading this thread. Can some kind person please direct me to directions to modify a nexus 3 pin to fit a 4 pin M...

And of course my Ninja B shipped an HOUR before I read this. Can anybody else confirm? I did read NeoNSX's positive experience on the YngDiego thread. Too late fer me; lucky I own a hacksaw

okay, I have to pick up my daughter from school tomorrow, so I'll give you all a definitive air flow inny or outty. I sincerely hope that flow is out the front, cause if it's blowing hot air into the case, that would be way too STUPID! I can see fans ramping up pretty quick if it does blowing in! My...

Oh, sorry, you mean air flow as in which direction. Yes I'm 100% sure that hot air is exhausting out the front it's not blowing hot air into the case. I did feel the air coming out the front vents.

Yes, I'm 100% sure. I opened up the case and was very surprised at what I saw. Here is the 5150 on the Dell site. Go to product pictures, and look inside. You can see the air flow dumps in behind the handles in the front and the entrance to the air duct is exactly in over the vid card. The fan is sl...

I was pretty sure it needed the plate, since that cooler is so FREAKING HUGE, but .. I mean .. it's just like the days before Christmas as a kid, and .. I wanna build it so bad .. and I guess I'll just have to get a life instead! :) THANKS (and I saw your comments over on my P5W thread; I ended up w...

Got all the bits for my new build except the Scythe Ninja which is on back-order until next week. I wanna build now, of course, because I could use the stock cooler, BUT does installation of the Ninja require an X shaped backboard mounting plate? (yes, with tape NOT removed). Don't really want to bu...

Well I gotta say something here, because credit MUST be given when credit is due. The Dell 5150 is *remarkably quiet*. IT'S NOT MARKETING FLUFF! Let's face it, most of us are here on this site because somehow or other we purchased or built a PC lawnmower. And I'm saying that the new Dell 5150 is qui...

Colbalt: Are you planning on running the ninja passive? Even with that XFX 60C cooker right below it?

Got my E6700 and the 7950 today

BTW fer you Canadians the 7950 is on sale at NCIXright now.

Cobalt: Thanks for your comprehensive report! Looks like my machine will be almost exactly the same, since I ended up buying the P5B Deluxe as well. Still say 60C at idle is scary, but at least it's QUIET. Thanks again.

nah, 2-3000psi pressure washer gets dust outta all them cracks 'n crannies

Cmthomson: I have read the reviews about heatsink caps and crappy "goop", so I'll take care of that. I try to do a careful, neat build once, then leave off for a few years. Glad you like your board! Planning Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB 2X1GB PC6400 THANKS all! Will order tomorrow in time to bui...

Cobalt: Not to get OT, but I recently installed MCE on my daughter's new machine, and I thought it was pretty slick! I think you'll like it; however, it is only a glorified file selector. And I do like the modular, individual wire bundles io the NEO. The way of the future, I HOPE for everybody else....

While I appreciate your concern about my finances, let’s just say that the business is paying, so can we put the dollar issue aside, please? I want fast because I can use faster, and I’m expecting that a package with this board can help me achieve that. I’m also willing to shell out $700 today...

Building a new work computer, so STABLE (and quiet and fast) is prime. Main elements in a p150 case to be: Asus P5W DH Deluxe MB C2 E6700 Thermalright XP-120 the new XFX 1950 passive (if I can stomach 60C idle!) QUESTION, with no overclock, has the P5W been around long enough for BIOS issues etc to ...

Cobalt: User comments would be GREAT. I have a p150 case that I'm going to upgrade with a E6700. I have a Thermalright XP-120, and since this is a downflow cooler with the fins oriented toward a future XFX 9750, I'm hoping there's enough air flow so I can go passive. I HATE the 7800 fan I have now -...

Some advice please? Which PSU for P180 with 4 disks in bottom bay? The Antec Neo HE430 has the straight thru design while the Seasonic S12-430HB has a 90 degree in-out flow design. I've read a few posts with high disk temps with the 180. One of those posts featured a Seasonic. Any major issues with ...

bigA: You are NOT stating the obvious, since memory and o/c are new to me. THANKS for the o/c sites. I have researched in the mean time, and here's what I bot: Asus A8R-MVP Radeon Xpress 200 Athlon 64 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Corsair TWINX2048-3500LLPRO 2GB Kit DDR433 XMS3500 ProSeries Hopefully I can...

Bob_the_lost: ACK! Based on the ram-is-ram theory above, here is what I selected, but there is still a day or so. Corsair TWINX2048-3200 2GB DDR400 XMS3200 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80097-40 I also did elect to go with the 4800, but this is because o/c will still re...

Aris: Thanks for the quick reply. Memory is something I've always let my local shop choose, so I've never had to pay attention. Therefore I don't know what CAS is or how it relates to speed and stability. computergeek22: THANK YOU for your work on this! Cost is secondary to primary goal of stability...

A new build; going to assemble for first time. Going AMD for first time. Long time lurker on this GREAT site. This will be my third quiet PC. Decided to go with P150 case and its NEO430, an Asus A8R-MVP and x2 4400 (or the 4800 depending on how I feel the day I'm actually at the checkout) with SI-12...

I have a 9-10 month old EIDE version of the WD2500 and after suspension is very quiet (muted seeks not an issue). No vibration, no whine. About three ago, one the SATA Samdung SP1614Cs in my Raid 0 crapped out (with NO data loss - hurray for raid!) Based on the solid, quiet experience of the above W...

coteesh: i thought maybe this machine was going into your office, but since it's dusty, it must be out on the shop floor. In this case, why are you even trying for quiet or fanless? If this system is to go into any machine shop enviroment i'm familiar with, there is no way that quiet - at least the ...

I just installed a Dell 3000 for my daughter at college. It has only ONE fan inside because on board graphics is good enough (it uses the case fan and a duct over the CPU - smart design). However, if your criterion is "I cannot stand the noise of computer fans", then even one-fan 3000 is WAY TOO LOU...

Now... the BIG question: So many threads about the noise problems of the Super Tornado 300 have scared me... Is it really a good idea to buy it from Silicon Acoustics ? I bot the retail version from Silicon Acoustics 6-7 weeks back. Had the famous fan problem. Called SA, and I had a replacement fan...

The 9600 pro runs great fanless. I put it in a "Ralf Clone" BQE case with WAY more air than my old rig. I have the Saphire that came with the small heat pipe pre-installed.

Pics here http://www.durovac.com/temp.html if yer interested.