I appreciate that -- thanks!

The resonance in my system sounds like a huuummmm. At first I thought it was the CPU fans. I can also feel the vibration on the top and sides of the case exterior.

DrJ

Looking at the database at storagereview.com, from most quiet SCSI drive to loudest: 1. Seagate Barracuda 36ES2 -- 39.3 dB 2. Seagate Cheetah 36ES -- 44.6 3. Seagate Cheetah 15K.3 -- 45.1 4. Fujitsu MAP3147 -- 47.0 5. Maxtor Atlas 15K -- 47.6 ... and others Have a look at the site for more informati...

I can't offer you advice at the moment, but I am also working with the FK-333 and a SCSI drive, a Seagate 15K.3. I'd like to ask you a question about case resonances -- mine vibrates audibly (about 280 Hz; that's a C# above middle C) with the standard drive mounting system. That is just about where ...

I have received several inquiries about the service Fong Kai has given me with my case problems. I have been corresponding with Jeff Stalnaker, who has been doing a good job for me. It does appear that Fong Kai is trying hard to do the right thing. Jeff offered to replace my case at no cost with one...

Well, at the cost of one internal hard disk drive bay (2 optical/4 hdd vs 3 optical/3hdd if I read this correctly). FWIW, I would have preferred the extra internal HDD.

DrJ

Jeff answered here as well. That does clarify things, but I must say that the various reviews, or the manufacturer's web site, for that matter, did not make this model differentiation clear. Indeed, this is the first that I have heard about the different drive configuration for the E-ATX board. FWIW...

I wish I had known about that as well. It certainly would have made life a LOT easier. Still, I read and reread the various reviews, the product ad at directron, and the manufacturer's web site. I saw no mention of this anywhere. Did I miss something?

DrJ

I've removed the offending 2 sq inch piece of metal with a Dremel (and sacrificed a half dozen cut-off discs in the process). Tough metal; even the pop rivet did not yield without a struggle. My motherboard now fits! I understand your comment about first versions often being "incomplete." Still, thi...

Well, that's probably what I'll do. But it does seem silly -- leave your screw drivers home, but don't forget the grinder. That is convenience?

DrJ

I recently inquired here about a case for a case that would be quiet and hold an extended ATX motherboard. Ralf recommended the Fong Kai, and in spite of some reservations, it looked pretty good. The review on Tom's Hardware (I know, I know) was also pretty favorable, so I ordered the case. It arriv...

OK, I read the review in more detail. The case might work, but here's my issues with it. First it comes with a power supply. While that seems to be the current trend, I prefer not to pay for something I'm not going to use. Second, the internal hard drive capacity is rather limited. If I read correct...

Thanks for the welcome, Ralf!!

*blush* I skimmed the review but missed that it takes EATX boards. Let me read it with a bit more care now...

DrJ

I'm looking for a case for a new computer I'm putting together. Might some of you share your opinions on reasonable condidates? As the title indicates, the motherboard has an exended ATX form factor. The case should breathe well, be quiet, have a few front ports if possible, come with no power suppl...