Since I too had a "no-go" GS with two mainboards I'll chime in -

I got a PNY & an EVGA to work with both of my problem mainboards. Of note the PNY fan was whiny.......EVGA? (they make a passive IIRC)

A few experiences with the thermal pad, the stock AMD version isn't bad from a removal standpoint.

#1 - heat up CPU
#2 - unlock clip & twist slightly
#3 - clean up with rubbing alcohol

Done. If you're going to replace the HS/Fan anyway why not just use the pad until you get the replacement?

Tried two cards now & the same issue..........started thinking (dangerous :D ). I wonder if the 7600GS series pull too much power for the PCI on newer boards (those designed w/ powered PCI cards in mind). Sort of like the AGP issue at one time, when some cards needed 1.5v just to start & some slots ...

Hmmmm................that sounds just like my experience. The card I have is made by BFG (sold under the 3D Fuzion label). It's cheap, but should work. Funny part is that the two MB I tested with are different brands - sounds like it's not a MB BIOS issue (one is AMI & the other is Phoenix)??

It's been a long time since I've posted, but I'm stumped on this one - I'm having an issue with a new(ish) system. I've done a fair amount of reading & everything points to it not being a power supply issue but........ Basic system A64 1.8ghz Newcastle core S754 (yep, an "oldy") 1gb DDR 400 RAM 1 PC...

I've read on silent pc that the so advertised "thermal conduction" of the alluminium cases are a joke....anybody have experiences with that I'd say so, my case doesn't seem any cooler than steel. Ambient has remained the same (it's in the same room) & the internal temps have be almost exactly the s...

Excellent, I appreciate the information, thanks!

Nope, they don't match up. The P4 holes are farther apart than the AMD holes.

asus k8t motherboard

I didn't read closely enough, thought is was an XP chip not a 64.

I don't think the 8045 will fit.

I gather from the searches I've done that the filter for the front fan is accessible w/o tipping the case BUT.... Does the front piece swing up/down like the D8000? If it does pop off can it be modded w/ mesh like the D8000? I'm aware I could get the D8000 from Jim (I own the 1st "pop-top" Genie eve...

"25dB with fans on normal"? I hope "normal" ≠ 12 volts because that'll be pushing it, even for L1A Panaflos Tt gets even worse than that, they claim 21dba for the ones in my case. This is for both the 9cm (1800rpm) & the 8cm (2050rpm) :D They are fairly quiet, but I'm not about to buy the 21dba cla...

Is the AMB better than the BQE? I wouldn't say better, they're alomst the same case. The main differences are that the BQE has the lower drive rack turned 90* (tword the side of the case) & the color. :D The names actually stand for: BQE = Black Quiet Edition AMB = Antec Metallic Bronze You can get...

Simple answer, no - unless requirements dictated the purchase. If the requirements were: 1. Small sized case OR 2. Transportable AND 3. Had to be aluminum Maybe, but I still think I'd go with a LanBoy (or super) - less money. If weight wasn't a criteria I'd most likely go with a steel case from Comp...

I have the LanFire & yes the fans are quiet - when run below full blast. They claim 21dba for all 4 fans - I'm not sure, but they are quiet at any speed less than full (even @ full they aren't what you'd call noisy - they don't whine @ all). I'm pretty picky & I only have a few complaints (aside fro...

If you're referring to the "Black Skull" series you'll have a hard time making it quiet w/ all that open mesh on the side. I don't think Thermaltake is "bad", they're just very pricey for what you get. I have the Lanfire case & it's a good small case but even @ the price I paid it was too expensive....

I have a new 350w & it's whisper quiet. I'm not sure if they're still hit or miss but when they work right they're great.

I agree w/ you SeaSonic if one of the few companies that has a 12v line that fits in with new power requirements.

I think the corrosive issue is as overblown as the leak issue. Yes, anti-corrosives ARE required, but this should enable the system to function just fine for extended periods of time. Anyone drive a car? How often do you really change the cooling fluid? I'm not ware of a care made that has a single ...

A thin layer, just enough to not see the core. Less than 1/2 the thickness of a piece of paper?

I'd probably opt for the 92mm over the tornado - those things are LOUD! A panaflo 92L1A on a controller would work well. Even @ full tilt it'd probably be quieter than the tornado @ 7v. At 7v the panaflo will still move a repectable amount of air.

Black Ice makes two rads for 80mm fans. One is a single & the other is a double. Depending on space you may be able to use either one (the double would be better obviously). You can see them here - http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Radiators/hwlabs.asp You might also consider mounting the radiator in th...

My advice is....... Just keep searching here - lol - there's more information than you can assimilate :D I agree w/ all the others, Panaflo L1A's (whatever the size) should be more than enough to keep the system cool. Using the rubber/silicone to isolate the fans is an excellent idea, this should el...

Just some background - I've been on the "cool & quiet" trail for quite some time. My 1st attempt was a Chenbro Genie from coolcases (so long ago I had the 1st "pop-top" mod Jim ever did - lol). It was a great case, two 120's & a 92mm. If you ran the fans @ 7v it was very quiet - unfortunately it wei...

Do the bigger pumps generate more of a hum noise too, or just more vibrations? As a rule, yes. I have a couple of large pumps running in aquariums (900+ gph). They make noise & vibrate but they're hard to hear over the sound of the moving water - lol. I have a maxi-jet running in the comp & it's pr...

The SeaSonic is a good power supply, no problems from a power delivery point of view. If you've done a search here then you're probably aware that the "Tornado" can be hit or miss when it comes to noise production. I have the 350w version & it's dead quiet, I guess I got a "hit".

they mix Al and Cu in their block I'm not sure if I'd worry about that issue. Most WC'ers use some form of anti-corrsoive which should eliminate the problem. I mean, most cars have multi-metal cooling (i.e. Al water pumps & copper heater cores). I use Zerex "water pump lubricant" - it' purely an an...

Unless everyone at overclockers.com are complete morons, then the new Bartons are LOCKED HARD, as in Intel style. So you can cut and join bridges from now until eternity, its still going to be locked. Yep, just check this thread - they tried everything. If there's something they missed I'm sure the...

I was installing my WC system yesterday & was too lazy to remove the PS (only had to drill a couple of holes). I taped up the fan & vent holes "just in case". I reinstalled eveything & all was well - low temps & very quiet. I tried to play a couple of games & the system crashed. I couln't figure out...

I found out that there's a lot of really competent people here, so... I just thought that someone could come up with good advice when it comes to water cooling your system to make it as silent as possible. Oops, I certainly didn't mean to infer that there weren't compotent folks here :oops: (I've s...

No nifty fan connectors. Given the way your load is spread out either one might do the trick - (I'll have to exclude the CPUs as I don't remember the draw of a P3) 12V: 2xOptical = 2 - 2.2a 2xWD HDD = 4a (using the guide below, my Maxtor 200/8mb only draw .6) Zip Drive = .6a TOTAL = 6.8 (81.6w) 5v L...

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