Cbutter's NSK2400 HTPC System Build Log.
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:23 pm
Hello,
I am a long time lurker of this website and forum. Here goes my first post:
I in the process of upgrading my media PC to a full blown HTPC. My goals are decent performance while maintaining silence. Here are my selectons:
CASE: NSK2400 (the obvious choice )
CASE FANS: Yate Loon 120mm (nexus clones)
PSU: Seasonic Super Silencer 350Watt
MB: Gigabyte GM-M61PM-S2 (microatx, SOCKET AM2)
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 3600+ (Brisbane core built on 65nm process [low voltage])
CPU Cooler: Thermalright XP-120 (also purchased AM2 adapter)
MEM: WINTEC DDR2 1GB (512x2)
HD: SEAGATE 300GB SATA
GPU: eVGA 7600 GS (Zalman VF700cu Installed)
DVD: Sony DVD BURNER
Tuner(s): Nvidia DualTV
ATI HD TV WONDER
Let me know what you think of my build.
First,
I have a few questions regarding my choices. I am worried about the XP-120 fitting my Motherboard, I know that quite a few others have used the xp-120 in their microatx boards. But Im not sure if it is 100% compatible with all boards. If anybody has any experience or insight into this I would appreciate it.
Second,
I plan on running the XP-120 as a passive cooler. How plausible does everyone think this is?
Third,
is running the two tuners next to each other going to be a problem with heat in this low air flow situation? I've noticed both cards get pretty hot.
Thanks ahead of time!
I will post pictures of my build once all my parts get in.
I am a long time lurker of this website and forum. Here goes my first post:
I in the process of upgrading my media PC to a full blown HTPC. My goals are decent performance while maintaining silence. Here are my selectons:
CASE: NSK2400 (the obvious choice )
CASE FANS: Yate Loon 120mm (nexus clones)
PSU: Seasonic Super Silencer 350Watt
MB: Gigabyte GM-M61PM-S2 (microatx, SOCKET AM2)
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 3600+ (Brisbane core built on 65nm process [low voltage])
CPU Cooler: Thermalright XP-120 (also purchased AM2 adapter)
MEM: WINTEC DDR2 1GB (512x2)
HD: SEAGATE 300GB SATA
GPU: eVGA 7600 GS (Zalman VF700cu Installed)
DVD: Sony DVD BURNER
Tuner(s): Nvidia DualTV
ATI HD TV WONDER
Let me know what you think of my build.
First,
I have a few questions regarding my choices. I am worried about the XP-120 fitting my Motherboard, I know that quite a few others have used the xp-120 in their microatx boards. But Im not sure if it is 100% compatible with all boards. If anybody has any experience or insight into this I would appreciate it.
Second,
I plan on running the XP-120 as a passive cooler. How plausible does everyone think this is?
Third,
is running the two tuners next to each other going to be a problem with heat in this low air flow situation? I've noticed both cards get pretty hot.
Thanks ahead of time!
I will post pictures of my build once all my parts get in.