Just a short remark that the TS-x69L series indeed feature an old atom chip, just check when it was brought to market! This series is being replaced by newer ones very soon, with faster processors and way more silent. So a tip is NOT to buy this model, but get the newer ones :) (disclaimer: I'm a QN...

A quick update on the GA-KNXP-9 (and probably SLI): - underclocking/undervolting: I've had quite a bit of a conversation with Gigabyte about not being able to go below 1.1V on my Venice, and the current status is that the guy from support thinks it's a hardware limit, but he's passing on the questio...

One thing I did notice was that the minimum frequency seems to be 1000mhz instead of the 800mhz I thought was supposed to be the minimum for cool'n'quiet... I see in the Asus bios release info it states that the 1005 revision sets the minimum freqency for A64 x2 CPU's to 1000mhz, maybe they did bot...

What version of the amdk8.sys device driver do you have? I find it very problematic to install a 2004 version. That's the most recent version I've managed to find so far. None, AFAIK (have de-installed C'n'Q since it would only run in low-power mode and didn't ramp up under load). Did I mention I'm...

We're suspecting it's a BIOS "problem". Someone told me on the grapevine that this problem occurred after someone around here upgraded the BIOS. I had 1009 and went to 1014Beta. Neither of them work. I'm still looking for this posting. I was think along the same lines, so I've posted a question in ...

Because it goes to 1.1V, i believe the standard voltage for Venice is 1.35V. Yes, but that is the standard C'n'Q value that the MB is supposed to support. Undervolting (for me) is going below 1.1V like others have posted on the forum. I've posted a service request with Gigabyte, we'll see what they...

AFAIK, my Gigabyte K8NXP-9 is also non-undervoltable, at least with my Venice 3500+ Tried CrystalCPUID and RMclock, can't get it below 1.1V. I can select any lower voltage, but it reports 1.1V back (also other tools report Vcore as 1.1V) And even more tricky: if you set Vcore in the BIOS to anything...

Ah, so you can get a Venice below 1.1V with an nForce4 chipset. Why won't my A8V K8T800 go down that low? Same problem here, can't get my (brand new) Venice to go below 1.1V on my Gigabyte K8NXP-9 :( I can select it, but it limits it to 1.1V I've also noticed that when I select a lower voltage in t...

Yes, bloody Gigabyte boards... I have a GA-K8NXP-9 and was confused about the temps as well... Too bad I swapped the NB cooler with a passive one before I installes SpeedFan, but the values mentioned look the same for me: temp1 = 25 = never changes, temp2 = CPU, temp3 = 70-73 = ??? I was thinking NB...

I first tried to mount my SpinPoint using the included rubber as well, but couldn't get rid of the seek noises... So I had to remove all metal things as well, and then got just enough room for elastic suspension. Which works just great! And keeping the drive cage like this gives room for enough disk...

I haven't tried this yet, so I may be wrong, but I think you may have adjust the settings in Windows Power Managment to activate CnQ. This is the same place you adjust the other power saver settings. Well, I have the power scheme set to 'Minimal Power Management' and on the 'Cool 'n Quiet' tab I se...

Am experiencing first hand that C 'n Q isn't working on my GA-KNXP-9 running W2K. The driver loads but keeps the CPU at low speed, so I could have bought a slow CPU :( Also: dual power module fan and nF4 fan are loud as hell. Power module fan can be removed as the heatsink doesn't get warm at all an...

I don't agree with rubber grommets being in the 'good' list: I tried mounting my spinpoint using the stuff that came with my SLK3000B and the seek rumbling was loud - no idle noise.

Did the elastic suspension and I'm impressed: no more HDD noise!

Peter

Petur, have you tried to measure the temps of your NB47J? Stable for now doesn't mean stable forever... Although by patching the side vents, the airflow from the front would go over the NB47J, it would be better to find out how hot it gets (if it's properly mounted). Agree 100% I just don't know wh...

Tollo71, I advise against using only one 120 mm fan in the SLK3000B and passive nForce4 chipset cooling. The airflow would go from the side vent to the back fan, almost bypassing the NB47J. Hmmm... I have taped the side vents and all holes on the front except those of the bottom intake. I run the s...

As I said: the Nexus is OK. Its power load in my system is so low I never hear it spin up. My PC is standing at 0.5 meter to the right of me, and pointing with its back to a wall, so I can hear the slightest whisper of my system. If I stop the case fan and cpu fan by hand (just did to test) I can he...

I am about to buy a very simular system as yours. Are you happy with the Nexus PSU or would you buy an other one if you wouls have another chance? The Nexus is OK. I just did the zip-tie decoupling of the case fan, and considering the fact that there are three fans running in my system, I'm quite h...

I replaced the *very noisy* HS+fan of my Gigabyte K8NXP-9 with the Zalman NB47J and I'm not 100% comfortable with it: - I find the NB47J sits rather loose on the nF4, I'm afraid it may not give good contact. - the NB47J does get quite warm - I can't measure any nF4 temp: after trying out several thi...

Got my system up and running and have been doing modifs to get it silent. Here are my comments on the parts: CASE: Antec SLK3000B After taping most of the holes in the front and the dustfilter-bypass at the bottom, got very good airflow. Rear fan a bit noisy, now running at 5V, going to decouple it ...

If you're ever going to do audio extraction, buy a Plextor and only a Plextor. There once was this site from 'R3mix' full of measurements and for reliability and error-correction the Plextor drives always won. It's the only brand that will ever get into my PC. (I recently ordered a PX-716 for my new...

I got my fanless Gigabyte GV-N66T128VP yesterday and would like to share some info for those who are interested in having a fanless 6600GT in their system. This card is factory overclocked and it overclocks well too. I do not underclock, yet temps are cool. Thanks... I'm getting a GV-NX66T128VP on ...

I think this is my current favorite: http://www.samsung.com/Products/HardDiskDrive/SpinPointPSeries/HardDiskDrive_SpinPointPSeries_SP2504C.htm My bad luck: just bought a 1614C (but with Nidec :)) Strange thing on the Samsung website: if you browse it using their products link, they don't appear in t...

Can't help you yet, I have ordered the GigaByte GV-NX66T128VP (GF6600GT with passive cooling) and will be using it in an Antec SLK3000B. I read somewhere the card can get quite hot, but: GigaByte wouldn't make such a card if passive cooling weren't enough. so more info probably next week when I get ...

freggy wrote:Where did you order it? I would certainly be interested in a retailer in Belgium selling Nexus stuff.

http://www.dle.be
They are a supplier at work, which helped to get some stuff cheaper than what their pricy pricelist suggests...


Peter

FYI: I finally ordered the following: CASE: Antec SLK3000B PSU: Nexus NX-4090 + ATX 2.0 20/24 pin adapter MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-9 CPU: AMD Athlon64 3500+ (90nm Winchester), Zalman CNPS-7000B AlCu VGA: GigaByte GV-NX66T128VP MEMORY: 2 x 512MB DDR400 Kingston HARDDISK: Samsung Spinpoint SP161...

The LG 4163B seems to be the cream of the crop at the moment, but I can't comment as mine has been in transit for three weeks from the UK to Lux - I fear it is lost and there was no return address or not even registered post. Not good. Don't panic just yet, I've had stuff held up by customs for mor...

Thanks, I'll keep that link aside... Had a quick check and saw they're not selling Gigabyte stuff, but I can always ask if they could order it.....

Also saw the Samsung spinpoint is out of stock, I wonder why that is

Peter

Just run the stock Antec 120mm exhaust fan on low, if at all possible, and keep the cables as neat as possible. Maybe a little undervolting... Well I was going to use it and see what it gives and replace it if too much noise... The only thing that worries me a bit is the VGA card, I do hope the pas...

Hi all, My first post even though I've been reading a lot here (and I mean A LOT :D ). I'm not new to computers but I tend to build them to last 5+ years, and time has come to get some new stuff (current cpu = K6-III 450!). I'm building a quiet but fast and upgradable system :) Usage will be mostly ...